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Ferndale School District voters pass levy

By Bill Helm website, ferndalesd. newal is for four years. ed, ballots from 48,555 the community, ies support learning, auditor’s office.
Editor org, “supports critical According to unof- (30.39%) of the coun- among other things, a bonds support build- It does not estimate
day-to-day operations ficial results, 4,488 of ty’s 159,753 voters new high school. ings. ballots that have not
WHATCOM — As of the district and Ferndale’s voters sup- have been counted. In the Nooksack Whatcom County yet been received.
of 8:03 p.m. Tuesday, provides students ac- ported the levy, where- Although more Valley, 49.67% of 1,981 Auditor’s election Ballot signature
Feb. 13, Ferndale’s cess to the technology, as 3,746 voted no. To than 56% of Lynden’s ballots counted sup- division will next cures and overseas
voters have passed programs and staffing pass, a bond requires voters supported a ported the district’s count ballots at 5 p.m. ballots are not includ-
a $64M educational they need to succeed.” 60% voter approval. four-year $44.4M re- four-year $15.2M Wednesday, Feb. 14. ed and can be received
programs and opera- In 2022, the dis- So far, 8,234 votes have newal levy, unofficial EP&O replacement According to the up until the day before
tions replacement levy trict’s voters passed a been counted regard- results also show its levy. auditor’s office web- certification.
(EP&O) with more two-year EP&O levy. ing the district’s levy. voters collectively said Lynden School Dis- site, the number of The results of this
than 54% support. This levy is a renewal With an estimated no to a $157.5M capi- trict Superintendent estimated ballots left election will be certi-
This levy, accord- of the current levy. 4,400 ballots county- tal facilities bond that David VanderYacht to count only includes fied, meaning made
ing to the district’s However, the re- wide left to be count- would have brought explained that lev- ballots currently in the official, on Feb. 23.

Ferndale Chamber grows by 10% in 2023

Ellary Boyd

Custer
resident/US
Merchant
Marine
Academy
student
awarded two
scholarships On Feb. 7, the Ferndale Chamber held its annual general meeting at Silver Reef Casino Resort in Ferndale. Am-
bassador Lead Hayden LeMaster and Executive Director Heather Sherrill, above, from left, spoke to attendees.
CUSTER — Ellary Boyd, a (Bill Helm/Ferndale Record)
US Merchant Marine Academy
(USMMA) senior at Kings Point, “Please help us get the word
NY, was awarded two scholar- New executive out that the flower baskets need

ships at the 2023 Newark Connie
Award reception in New Jersey.
Boyd is from Custer and a
2020 graduate of Ferndale High
School.
Boyd and her sea year partner
Aiden Brown and two other Kings
Point midshipmen were awarded
2023 Thomas B. Crowley, Sr. Me-
morial Scholarships. Boyd was
also honored with a $10,000 CII/
Anthony Marino Scholarship.
Boyd is studying for a bach-
elor’s degree in maritime logis-
tics and security. At USMMA, she
serves as the co-president of the
Kings Point Ladies Mentorship
Club, an organization working to
ensure fair and adequate treat-
ment of all midshipmen.
Since plebe year in 2020, Boyd
has been on the dinghy sailing
team and competed at three na-
tional championships, was class
vice-president for three years,
and is the 2024 Skyline Confer-
ence champion in the 50 free-
style on the swim team.
During her sea year, she
served aboard the Crowley-man-
aged USNS 2nd LT John P. Bobo,
a Military Sealift Command pre-
positioning cargo ship, for 90
days and the Sunshine State, a
Crowley-managed tanker, for 94
days.
After graduation, Boyd plans
to continue her maritime career
by sailing on a commercial tank-
er with her Third Mate License.
Boyd was nominated to USM-
MA by Congresswoman DelBene.
director shares
goals for 2024
By Bill Helm
Editor
FERNDALE — In 2023, the
Ferndale Chamber of Com-
merce grew by 26 members. It
is because of its 244 members,
Hayden LeMaster explained,
why the chamber exists.
“Whether you join the cham-
ber to network with other busi-
nesses, to deepen your ties with
the community through mar-
keting opportunities, or to take
advantage of the resources we
provide, we hope that you feel
welcome and supported,” said
LeMaster, the Ferndale Cham-
ber’s ambassador lead. “And I
encourage you to reach out to
Heather (Sherrill) with ideas you
may have on how the Chamber
can better support you.
LeMaster was the first of two
presenters at the chamber’s an-
nual general meeting, held Feb.
7 at Silver Reef Casino Resort in
Ferndale. The other presenter
was Sherrill, who recently be-
came the chamber’s executive
director.
After introducing the cham-
ber’s executive committee and
its two board directors, Sherrill
said that the chamber is right
now looking for more people to
join its board.
“I’m already chatting with a
few wonderful people and the
goal is to find several people who
have a love for Ferndale, see all
the potential it has, and who want
to communicate, be engaged and
help activate ideas that will not
only help Ferndale’s businesses
grow but also attract people from
outside of our little city to spend
their hard earned money here,”
Sherrill said. “Please reach out if
you’re interested and please help
me spread the word.”
A resident of Ferndale for
the past year, Sherrill said she
doesn’t yet have a “firm grasp”
on the city’s signature events.
However, she said she has some
“lofty goals in expanding our
events and services moving for-
ward.”
The first of those events is the
Saturday, April 27 Flower Power
5K Fun Run, an event that will
help support the chamber’s put-
ting up flower baskets in town
this year.
“It became really clear to me
really quickly after I started that
these things are a huge deal to
the community, but I’m guessing
most people have no idea what it
takes to make those baskets hap-
pen,” Sherrill said.
By a lot, Sherrill specified
$14,000 each year for approxi-
mately 120 baskets.
“I learned that the chamber
has had to cut the basket order in
half this year to 65 due to a lack
of funding,” She said. “Because
it’s not just the flowers that cost
money, it’s the flower pots and
hardware, it’s the gator and the
gas for the gator and all the wa-
tering ... all of those background
things that make those flower
baskets so beautiful for so long.
“This program is clearly in
trouble so this is a call to ac-
tion to all of you,” Sherrill said.
funding in order to keep seeing
them every year.”
Other annual events in Fern-
dale are the Jam on the River
(Saturday, July 13), Pig and Swig
(date TBA), Downtown Trick
or Treat (Saturday, Oct. 26) and
Tree Lighting (Friday, Dec. 6).
Another event, the Chamber
Summer Swing Golf Scramble, is
scheduled for August, but Sher-
rill said during the AGM that it’s
a “lofty goal for 2024” and could
be pushed back until 2025.
Sherrill also said that refresh-
ing the chamber’s website and
selecting a new logo are also
part of the chamber’s plans for
2024. Others include revamping
monthly networking lunches,
reimagining the newsletter and
offering new quarterly programs
such as women in business, di-
versity in business, and SBDC
talks for new or aspiring small
business owners.
“In my opinion it’s a great
time to be a part of the Ferndale
Chamber,” Sherrill said. “We’re
seeing lots of growth in Ferndale.
The Score will be opening soon
on Main Street, Sports Physical
Therapy just opened in January,
Bella Boutique & Consignment
is expanding and opening a new
location. All great things.”
For more on the Ferndale
Chamber of Commerce, visit:
www.ferndale-chamber.com.
-- Contact Bill Helm at bill@lyn-
dentribune.com.

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Inslee reflects in his final year as governor

Inslee said it may not have school students.
Partnership been possible without Tru- “I feel closer to her than

with wife
Trudi gave
him strength
By Aspen Anderson
Washington State Journal
OLYMPIA — On the
second level of the white
and gray marbled Capitol
building stands the Gov-
ernor’s office, guarded by
a State Patrol trooper sta-
tioned outside. On the inte-
rior walls are portraits and
paintings showcasing past
Washington Governors.
In the heart of the con-
ference room stands a
grand dark wood table sur-
rounded by twelve bulky
wood and brown leather
chairs, and the one at the
head of the table, where
Jay Inslee sits, has leather
detailing of Washington’s
State seal at the top. The
oval table is empty except
a caffeine-free gold and red
diet coke can.
“We don’t need any
more caffeine in here,” In-
slee joked.
Inslee, the longest-serv-
ing current governor in the
nation, is overseeing the
last weeks of his final leg-
islative session and eyeing
the end of his third and fi-
nal term.
He said he feels like,
“one of the luckiest people
in the world,” looking for-
ward to finishing strong
and passing the torch as he
celebrates 52 years of mar-
riage to his close partner
in work and life Trudi and
prepares with her and his
three sons and six grand-
children for their next ad-
venture.
Reflecting on the path
that got him to Olympia,
di.
“That took courage,” he
said, in the way she sup-
ported him through the
career changes, election
campaigns and the reloca-
tions — leaving the apple
orchards in Selah for meet-
and-greets in Washington
D.C., and back again.
A graduate of the Uni-
versity of Washington and
the Willamette University
College of Law, Inslee be-
gan his political career
in the Washington State
House of Representatives
and served from 1989 to
1993. In 1993, the Inslees
left behind the deep snow
of Selah, Wash. where
they raised their children
and headed to Washing-
ton D.C., where he served
in the U.S. House of Rep-
resentatives from 1993 to
1995. He served only one
term representing Eastern
Washington’s 4th Congres-
sional district.
He made his first run for
governor in 1996 but lost in
the primary to fellow Dem-
ocrat Gary Locke. Inslee
then served as regional di-
rector for the United States
Department of Health and
Human Services under
President Bill Clinton.
Having relocated to
Western Washington, he
returned to Congress from
1999 to 2012 representing
King, Snohomish and Kit-
sap counties. He was suc-
cessful in his second run
for governor in 2012.
None of it would have
happened, he said, if Trudi
didn’t believe as much as
he did in the policy chang-
es, they have worked side
by side all along to advance.
It has been a decades long
partnership. The Inslees
became a pair when they
were just 16-year-old high
I have at any other time in
my life,” Jay Inslee said. “I
don’t know how she feels
about it. You would have to
ask her,” he laughed.
In Olympia, Inslee said
he loves that he gets to
see Trudi almost every
day. Trudi has been active
in supporting gun safety,
early childhood education
and child homelessness.
She was instrumental in
establishing the first child-
care facility on the Capitol
campus in Olympia.
“No spouse has ever
been more resilient and
courageous in American
political history than Trudi
Inslee,” he said.
Inslee has been a cham-
pion of the fight against cli-
mate change for decades,
and it was his central focus
when he campaigned for
the presidency. Just a few
days ago, he said he tracked
his passion back to 1988 af-
ter coming across an old
junk box that housed his Jay and Trudi Inslee wear red for #WearRedDay to support women’s
very first political flier that
heart health in 2022. (Photo courtesy Jay Inslee)
he handed out when going
door to door. “We need to tion will only increase as political spectrum want improve, which also recog-
defeat climate change,” it the damage of a warming to protect the state and its nizes there are some things
read. climate becomes more natural resources and ul- that need improvement.”
And when he spends apparent. His Twitter bio timately will come to cel- Inslee said he and Trudi
time with his grandchil- reads: “On a mission to de- ebrate the results the act are happy to pass the keys
dren, he said it re-ignites feat climate change. Early delivers. to the next residents of the
his fire to beat the threat of to bed, early to rise, work “They do not want their governor’s mansion.
a warming climate. like hell, and organize.” families to breathe in pol- Being governor is “the
“I have always felt in “I will still be pushing lution, kids getting em- best job in public life,” In-
my life and my family’s the ball up the hill,” Inslee physema. They don’t want slee said, “because it is
life, that we have always said. to see us ravaged by forest such a rare opportunity
been connected to the Inslee’s Climate Com- fires,” Inslee said. to know your whole state
natural world,” Inslee said. mitment Act, which took Inslee advises the next and become engaged in
“Whether it’s hiking, bik- effect in January of 2023, governor, whoever that is, your whole state. You get to
ing, skiing…or just looking has a goal to reach net zero to build a great team and know people’s lives like you
at a bird in the backyard. greenhouse gas emissions preserve what the state has have never known before.”
Things that were so impor- by 2050. The act was re- already accomplished.
tant to my life … deserve to cently targeted by Initiative “You have to be will- -- The Washington State
be protected.” 2117, a proposal that seeks ing to constantly try to Journal is a non-profit
He said he is commit- to repeal parts of the act to improve, which is also a news website funded by
ted to continuing work to lower taxes and business recognition that you are the Washington Newspa-
expand the clean energy expenses. not perfect from day one,” per Publishers Association
economy after he leaves Inslee believes state he said. “You have to ac- Foundation. Learn more at
office. He said his motiva- residents from across the cept that you are going to wastatejournal.org.

also made the university’s members. Typical assign-

Local students
earn dean’s list
recognition
from George
Fox University
NEWBERG, ORE. —
Eight local residents have
earned dean’s list recogni-
tion at George Fox Univer-
sity for the fall 2023 semes-
ter.
y
m e e q u it
F ir s t h o o s e d Fir st toa st to ou r Those students are Lyn-
loan cl co mp let ed rem ode l den residents Grant Heer-
inga, senior with a major in
engineering; Noah Libolt,
a freshman with a major
in biology; Grace Meyer,
Fund Your Home Projects, Purchases, a senior with a major in
psychological science; Ari
Education, or Debt Consolidation Rader, a junior with a major
in business administration;
Luke Roderick, a senior
dean’s list for fall 2023.
Traditional undergrad-
uate students must earn a
3.5 grade point average or
above on 12 or more hours
of graded work to earn a
spot on the dean’s list.
County
Council
internships
WHATCOM — The
Whatcom County Council
internship program, now in
its second year, will hire 1-2
interns for spring 2024. The
upcoming internship term
is from April 1-June 14 with
potential for extension.
The council internship
program is a great oppor-
tunity for individuals inter-
ments include policy re-
search, budget analysis,
meeting attendance, and
the drafting of ordinances,
resolutions, and code revi-
sions.
Current council intern
Rachel Holladay has as-
sisted council members
with a variety of topics and
projects, but she says her
favorites are those that sup-
port the preservation and
enjoyment of the environ-
ment.
Another benefit of the
program is the chance
to meet with individual
council members to learn
about their responsibilities
and legislative priorities.
Through the course of their
work, interns are also often
able to meet with addition-
al elected officials, county
staff in other departments,

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OBITUARIES
Russell
VanBuren
Russell VanBuren
passed away in Belling-
ham from complications
due to a fall on the ice, he
was 79 years old. The el-
dest of two children, he was born on Dec.
4, 1944, in Seattle to Russell Keith and Inez
Valrid VanBuren. He died on Jan. 28, 2024.
He attended Bellingham High School
and graduated in 1963. After graduation,
he enrolled in Western Washington Uni-
versity and joined the Navy Reserve, he
was sent to Vietnam from 1967-1969.
Returning home, he continued his
bachelor’s degree at Western. He gradu-
ated in 1971 with a degree in history
and political science. After graduation,
he was hired by Puget Power and mar-
ried his first wife, Karen Holm. While
at Puget Power, Russ worked as a me-
ter reader, marketing and in 1978 was
promoted to public affairs representative
in Bellevue. He held this position for sev-
eral years before becoming the manager
of Washington State Government rela-
tions. Returning to Bellingham in 1982, he
was promoted to local branch manager at
Puget Power.
During his first marriage he had three
children: Kris, Kevin and Katie. He di-
vorced in 1991. Remarried in 1993 to his
high school sweetheart, Penny Cyr, class
of 1962.
In 1984, he was elected as a member of
Bellingham School Board; he was on the
board until 1992. He also worked with The
Bellingham Chamber of Commerce and
was a member of the Rotary. Russ served
his local community in many ways both
during his working career and after his re-
tirement.
Russ enjoyed playing golf, raising chick-
ens, supporting all Washington sports
teams and loved hockey. To say that the
Philadelphia Flyers was his favorite team
would be putting it lightly.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years,
Penny; daughter Jeralyn, sons Kristopher,
Kevin (Kelli); daughter Katie, grandson
David and granddaughter Hanna.
A memorial service will be held Sun-
day, Feb. 18, 2024, noon at the American
Legion, 1688 W. Bakerview Road, Belling-
ham. All are welcome to attend.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that
a contribution be made to the Veterans
Fund at The Albert J. Hamilton Post No.
7 American Legion 1688 W. Bakerview
Road, Bellingham WA 98226.

Sharlene
Hersman
Mock Hauge
Sharlene was born in
Lynden. She grew up on
a chicken farm at North-
wood corner and attended Lyn-
den High School. In 1956, she
graduated as a registered nurse
from the General Hospital of
Everett, and married Ronald
Mock who was also from Lyn-
den.
Sharlene and
Ron started their
family in Kirkland
and later moved to
Bellevue. She was
a nurse at Seattle
Children’s Hospi-
tal and then had a
long career as an
ICU nurse at Over-
lake Hospital. Sharlene was in-
volved with the Bellevue United
Methodist Church and support-
ed her kids at school and swim
meets as a single mom after
Ron’s passing in 1976.
In 1984, she married Paul
Hauge and moved to Kirkland. ic educational organization), their families, and daughter Lo-
They joined Holy Spirit Lu- which has been celebrating relei “Lori” Mock. Also, Paul’s
theran Church and were active
members. Sharlene amazed
women helping women reach
for the stars for over 150 years.
daughters, Diane Hauge Dag-
gatt and Lorna Hauge Pflau-
family when she learned how to
ski at 50 years old, so they could
She was a big Seahawks fan and
founding season ticket holder
mer (husband Bruce, daughters
Madison Fergerstrom, Makalie
travel the country skiing to- from the beginning in 1976. Schile, and their families).
gether and host an annual fun Sharlene was very stoic, and A memorial service and re-
family ski trip at Crystal Moun- barely shared how much pain ception for Sharlene will be
tain. They were avid travelers she was in from cancer. We are held at Holy Spirit Lutheran
and traveled the world together. extremely grateful that she is no Church on Saturday, March 2
Their winters were spent skiing longer in pain. at 11 a.m. The address is 10021
and the summers backpacking. Sharlene is survived by sons N.E. 124th St., Kirkland.
Sharlene spent 20 years par- Jeffrey (wife Judy, daughters In lieu of flowers donations
ticipating in a quilting group Danica and Toria) and Steven can be given to https://kid-
for charity. She was a long-time Mock (son Cameron, daughters vantagenw.org/, a local charity
member of P.E.O. (philanthrop- Stephanie and Samantha) and Sharlene supported.

to Dirk and Emma (Hamstra) Vanderpol.
Donald He graduated from Mount Vernon High
Henry School.
Don and Tena (Cloo) were married
Vanderpol at Mount Vernon Christian Reformed
Church on Dec. 30, 1966.
Don was a sheet-metal worker for
Donald Henry Vander- 40 years and served in the Air National
pol, age 79, went to be Guard as a senior master sergeant for
with his Lord and Savior 26 years. He also volunteered for World
on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. Renew. Don enjoyed model trains, wood-
Don was born Oct. 11, 1944, Bellingham working, camping, time with family and
friends, sports and traveling. He is remem-
bered for his great sense of humor.
Don is survived by his wife of 57 years,
Tena, children David Vanderpol, Vicky
(Brian) Frantz, and Brian (Kelsey) Van-
derpol; grandchildren, Shad Frantz and
Nyah Frantz. He will be greatly missed by
siblings Vern (Judy) Vanderpol, Bob (Barb)
Vanderpol, Jerry Vanderpol, and Patty
(Rick) Vander Yacht.
The memorial service will be held on
Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Hope
in Christ Church, at 710 E. Sunset Drive,
Bellingham. The service will also be live
streamed at www.facebook.com/Gillies-
FuneralHomeAndCremationServices. A
private graveside service will precede in
Monumenta Cemetery.
Memorial donations are suggested to
Hope in Christ Church benevolent fund
or Peace Health Whatcom Hospice House.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Ser-
vices.

County to parents Howard and Agnes
Kay Lynn Ohlund. Kay retired from her 35-plus
Schufreider year career at Valley Internal Medicine
and Valley Medical Center where she
wore many hats. After retirement, she
Kay Lynn Schufreider, 80, was able to spend quality time enjoy-
died Dec. 7, 2023, at Valley ing her family and being a wonderful
Medical Center of compli- grandma and great-grandma. She was
cations from pneumonia lovingly referred to by her grandkids
and COVID-19. as G MA.
Kay was born April 27, 1943, in Whatcom Kay is survived by her three children,
Wendy Cote (husband Tim Cote), Jodi
Riley (husband Doug Riley), and Scott
Schufreider (wife Nancy Schufreider) and
sister Marna Leistiko, Niece Leanne Leis-
tiko, Nephew Gordy Leistiko, and great-
nieces Sophie and Isabella Vacca.
Kay has seven grandchildren, Brandon
Cote (Wife Kierstien Cote), Kyle Cote (fian-
cée Naomi Schulze), Michael Riley, Brian-
na Cote, and Savannah Hoberg (husband
Hunter Hoberg), Chloe Schufreider and
Luke Schufreider.
Kay has four great-grandchildren Jaxton
Riley, Lilly Cote, Nora Cote, and baby to
come shortly (Savannah and Hunter Ho-
berg)
There will be a celebration of life on Sat-
urday, May 25, 2024, time and place to be
determined and will be posted on Face-
book.

Timothy Jasper
Martin Jr.
Timothy Jasper Martin Jr.
passed away peacefully on
Jan. 30, 2024, just shy of his
85th birthday. Tim was born
on March 2, 1939, to parents
Timothy Sr. and Bertha Martin in
Patterson, California. At the age
of one, they moved to Modesto,
CA, where he grew up.
Tim excelled as a three-sport
athlete and artist. After graduat-
ing from Modesto High School,
he declined a prestigious art
school scholarship enjoyed dressing well, driving for each of his family members. dren: Melissa, Saul (Elysa), Ste-
and instead attend- fun cars, and living life to the full- His pride in his children, grand- phen (Jackie), Clayton, and Koby;
ed Modesto Junior
College, where he
est. Tim was an inventor who was
always brainstorming ways to im-
children, and great-grandchil-
dren was evident to everyone
great-grandchildren: Katie, Jaela,
Liam, Lydian, Palmer, MacKen-
continued playing prove things. He started his own who knew him. He cherished the zie, and Victoria; former wife, Su-
baseball. welding/manufacturing shop, annual family camping trips and san; and many extended family
Tim learned the where he passed on his welding any opportunity to be at an event members.
welding trade from knowledge to many others. where he could cheer on his fam- Tim was preceded in death by
his father and be- In Lynden, his family expanded ily members while they did what his parents, Timothy Sr. and Ber-
gan working as a with two more children as Tim they loved. Tim beamed with tha Martin; siblings Gloria, Toni,
welder at the Heil Company. It made his home at the Pangborn pride whenever he had an oppor- Mike, and Jenny; son Joseph;
was here that he met Hank Jansen homestead. Many cherished tunity to brag about his family; he grandson TJ; great-grandson Lo-
and eventually relocated with his memories were made here. The was one proud Papa. gan; and former wife, Diane.
young family of four to Lynden family raised various animals and Tim will be deeply missed by A barbeque in celebration of
where he joined the Milky Way Tim had his workshop, where he his children: Timothy Martin III Tim’s life is being planned for this
division of Lynden Transport. enjoyed tinkering and coming up (Kim), Monica Wolverton (Hal), spring. Arrangements have been
Tim had a passion for every- with the next big invention. Sean Martin (Carmel), and Sarah entrusted to Lewis Funeral Cha-
thing flashy and eccentric. He Above all, Tim wanted the best Whitman (Marty); grandchil- pel in Bremerton, WA.

Carolyn
Ardith Van
Mersbergen
Carolyn Ardith Van
Mersbergen went to
be with her Heavenly
Father on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024 at the age of
87. Carolyn was born to B.C. and Henri-
etta (Schemper) Van Kooten as the fifth of
seven daughters on April 18, 1936 in Long
Island, Kansas. She attended a one-room
school until the family moved to Lynden in
her third grade year. She attended Ebene-
zer Christian School and graduated from
Lynden Christian High School in 1954.
In 1957, Carolyn married Sherwin, her
high school sweetheart, at Third Christian
Reformed Church. In 1961 they moved to
Seattle and were quickly enfolded in the
small congregation at Seattle First Chris-
tian Reformed Church. They raised their
three children in Seattle, and were very
involved in Shoreline Christian School
where the children attended. Carolyn was
instrumental as a leader in Bible Study Fel-
lowship and also helped begin the wom-
en’s Bible study Coffee Break Program at
Seattle CRC. Carolyn was a gracious friend
and hostess, regularly welcoming visitors,
friends and new church members for Sun-
day lunch in their home.
In 1998 during their retirement years,
Carolyn and Sherwin returned to Lynden
to be close to their siblings and her mother.
She and Sherwin rejoined Third CRC and
especially enjoyed time spent with their
Small Group. Carolyn loved the closeness
she shared with her six sisters and their
spouses, often traveling by RV with them
to warmer destinations.
Casseroles from her kitchen and bou-
quets from her garden made their way into
many homes whenever friends needed
her kindness. She wrote meaningful sen-
timents and mailed cards for every occa-
sion. She loved giving gifts at baby show-
ers and celebrating the beauty of wedding
celebrations. She loved her children and
grandchildren unconditionally, always
ready with a listening ear and an open
heart.
Carolyn had trials in her life which only
made her relationship with God stronger.
She and Sherwin lost their son Greg in
1988, and had a stillborn grandson, Nich-
olas, a few years later. Her grief journey
equipped her to help numerous other par-
ents with their grief over untimely deaths.
Carolyn bravely fought and won three bat-
tles with cancer.
Carolyn will be fondly remembered
for her good nature, hospitality and gen-
erosity. She was welcomed to heaven by
her parents, sister Marge, son Greg and
grandson Nicholas. She is survived by her
husband of 67 years Sherwin; son Larry
(Tonya); daughter Joan (Jeff ) Henderson;
grandchildren Renee (Stephen) Gorman,
Alex Van Mersbergen, Christine Hender-
son; step grandchildren Cheramie (Brian)
Holt and Jamie (Gilbert) Marquez; six
great-grandchildren; sisters Alta Louws,
Irene Beld, Fran Ten Kley, Lois (Arv) Apol
and Helen Terpsma.
Her memorial service will be at Third
Christian Reformed Church in Lynden on
Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at 2 p.m.
Memorials in Carolyn’s name are sug-
gested to The Gideons International, PO
Box 882, Lynden WA 98264 or Starfish
Ministries, PMB 440, 1706 Front St., Lyn-
den, WA 98264. Funeral arrangements are
entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and
Cremation Services.

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North Whatcom
County
municipal,
county
governments

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

Everson City
Council
Everson City Council
meets at 7 p.m. the sec-
ond and fourth Tuesday
of each month at Everson
City Hall, 111 W. Main St.
Visit ci.everson.wa.us for LETTERS
meeting agendas or for
more information.
New Lyndenite
Nooksack City keeping
Council
connected with
Nooksack City Council
meets at 7 p.m. the first
the Tribune
and third Mondays of the
Editor,
month at Nooksack City I so enjoyed your power-
Hall, 103 W. Madison St. If ful commentary in the Feb. 7
Monday is a holiday, then Lynden Tribune titled, “You can
love the job you’ve got.” Some
council will meet on Tues-
of the best advice ever.
day. Visit cityofnooksack. I also hail from Los Ange-
com for meeting agendas
les (Arcadia, to be exact) and
or for more information.
my brother also went through
those trying times at the L.A.
Times (in IT -- he was asked to
Sumas City stay in the building during a
Council bomb threat. He was eventually
laid off and got a much better
Sumas City Council job at Pasadena City College,
much to his surprise.). I spent
meets at 7 p.m. the sec-
most of my career (29 years) at
ond and fourth Monday
the California Institute of Tech-
of each month at Sumas
nology after a stint in the Peace
City Hall, 433 Cherry St.
Corps in Zaire/Congo, about
Planning Commission five years in film and televi-
meets at 5:30 p.m. the sion production, and then five
third Wednesday of the years as an international tour
director in Asia and the South
month if needed. Other Pacific.
committees meet only
Some of the most rewarding
as needed. Visit cityof-
sumas.com for meeting
work I did was volunteering
as an employment coun-
agendas or for more selor through our church. Your
advice is so spot on. I plan to
information.
share your article with a few
young people I know could
Ferndale City benefit from it.
Council My husband and I love liv-
ing in Lynden and the Lynden
Tribune keeps us informed
Ferndale City Council
about what is going on and
meets at 5 p.m. the first
keeps us connected with
and third Mondays of people and businesses in the
each month. If Monday is community. I would love to see
a holiday, then council will more profiles about the diverse
meet on Tuesday. Meet- residents and business owners
in Lynden. These are always my
ings are held at the City favorite articles.
Hall Annex, 5694 Second
Ave. Visit cityofferndale.
I also appreciate the articles
that inform us about com-
org for agendas and links
to council and other com-
munity issues and challenges
in objective ways. And I really
mittee meetings. enjoy Lee Mielke’s column. I
have learned so much from it.
Glad to have you At the
Whatcom Helm.
County Council Cynthia Carlson Clary
Lynden
Whatcom County Council
meets the first and third
Tuesdays of each month
Seeking
at 6 p.m. at the County improved
Courthouse, 311 Grand
Ave. Suite 105, Belling- services
ham. Visit whatcomcoun-
Editor,
ty.us for agendas and My husband has Alzheimer’s
links to council and other disease. His diagnosis is con-
committee meetings. sidered early onset because his
decline began in his late fifties.
I am profoundly grateful for
the invaluable resources avail-
able in our area to help demen-
tia patients and their caregiv-
ers. The painfully protracted
period from diagnosis to death
from Alzheimer’s is often called
the long goodbye, and for good
reason. Family and friends be-
come strangers to their afflicted
loved ones, and in a sense, vice
versa.
Last spring PeaceHealth
announced it would close
its out-patient palliative care
(OPPC) program claiming, in
part, due to lost revenue during
the COVID-19 pandemic. That
announcement dashed my
hopes that the local OPPC pro-
gram would eventually include
Alzheimer’s patients.
Because of a barrage of pleas
and entreaties, PeaceHealth
reconsidered and said it would
reinstate OPPC in a new model.
My understanding is that the
reinstated program will be pre-
dominantly for cancer patients,
with other diseases included at
some future date.
In 2020, an estimated 5.8
million Americans aged 65
years or older had Alzheimer’s
disease. In 2010, the costs
of treating Alzheimer’s were
estimated at up to $215 billion
annually. Unlike declining
heart disease and cancer death
rates, Alzheimer’s death rates
are increasing.
Whatcom County urgently
needs representation on the
PeaceHealth System Governing
Board. The system board in-
cludes five seats, of a total of 11,
for people who live in commu-
nities where PeaceHealth has
no facilities: three in California
(Fairfax, Newport Beach, San
Francisco), as well as one in
Denver and one in Chicago.
If our region had a seat on
the system board, I believe we’d
have improved educational,
awareness and support services
for people with all life-limiting
or terminal diseases, including
Alzheimer’s.
Kathy Sitker
Birch Bay
Path of least
resistance
Editor,
Just like water, Joe Biden
seeks a path of least resistance
as leader of the free world.
When the Nooksack
breached, it sought and ob-
tained the path of least resis-
tance as it traveled to Sumas:
the Johnson Creek watershed.
Likewise, when Biden faces
issues that challenge him, he
always seeks the path of least
resistance.
Ukraine: it is easier for him
to support Ukraine than to face
domestic issues here like open
borders and inflation! It is eas-
ier to spend taxpayer’s money
elsewhere than to prioritize the
needs of the American citizens
with that money. Biden: It’s on
the path of least resistance.
Open border: Rather than
representing the American
people and follow the US Con-
stitution which he as sworn to
uphold, it is easier to com-
promise with allowing 5,000
illegals to enter and ignore the
rule of law. It is on the path of
least resistance.
Israel: Using troops as
guinea pigs at the Syrian/Iraqi
border is easier than confront-
ing Iran aggressively. It is easier
to appease Iran and its proxies
than to stand up for freedom
because it’s on Biden’s path of
least resistance.
Afghanistan: It is harder to
carefully design a departure
than to hastily leave as Biden
did. However, It was on his path
of least resistance.
I do not know about you,
but I want our next leader I vote
for in November to realize that
the path chosen for America is
almost never an easy path. Our
leaders must carefully make de-
cisions that impact all Ameri-
cans they represent. Those
decisions must be collabora-
tively and carefully made, not
made with reckless abandon or
in political haste.
We must consider this as
we study those who seek to
represent this great nation in
November.
Gerald Hulbert
Sumas
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Dairy • A5
Gardening • A5
FFA/4-H • A6
Briefs • A7

With February comes anticipation of spring

Pictured, a Double Delight Rose from summer 2023. Proper rose care begins in late winter with attentive pruning. Taking the time to prune roses
before the growing season begins will help ensure healthy, productive plants all season long. (Photo courtesy David Vos)

I love the excitement of a weeds that amazingly sur- called eyes) on each portion for best re- steps above, checking off each in order.
good winter storm, but once vived our low-single-digit sults. Replant each portion you’ve divided After removing any sick or weak-look-
February rolls around, my temperatures. Additionally, or plant one and give the others away to ing canes (that’s rose-speak for branches if
mind starts shifting to the take the time to rake out any friends, remembering to fertilize with a you’re unfamiliar), prune out any branch-
anticipation of spring. leaves that have collected slow-release fertilizer like Jack’s Classicote es angled inward toward the center of the
With mild temperatures around your plants over later this spring when they begin to sprout. plant. As the season progresses, those
and sunny days teasing the winter to reduce the num- After dividing perennials, my next task branches crowding the center won’t get
new season just around ber of garden pests that may around the yard will be rose pruning. proper air circulation and will be the first
the corner, it’s time to start have overwintered there. Whether you have a single rose bush or a to get diseased, so eliminate anything that
preparing your garden for Next, it’s time to divide whole garden dedicated to these classic crowds the plant.
spring. As you get started any perennials that got plants, you know that few other shrubs Last, prune all your remaining branches
with your initial spring gar- overgrown last summer. rival the blooms and enticing scent roses down to as low as four to six inches (or as
den tasks, here are a few One of the joys of growing provide from May through October. On tall as a foot off the ground), pruning just
suggestions of where to perennials is watching them a pleasant day sometime this month, get above a bud facing outward away from the
start. multiply over the years, and your roses ready for spring by pulling away center of the plant. Choose your healthiest
My first task around the for the health of the plants, any mulch you’ve piled around the base of three to five canes to keep, and cut all the
garden each year is cleanup. David Vos dividing your perennials ev- the plants for winter protection, then get to others totally down to the ground or to the
No matter how tidy a gar- ery few years will keep them pruning. graft — identified as the knobby portion of
dener you are, chances are high you didn’t growing vigorously for years to come. When I prune my roses in spring, I al- the plant from which all the canes sprout.
finish every bit of cleanup around your For some perennials, I typically rec- ways seek to accomplish three goals: 1) With the official arrival of spring still
yard last fall. Even if you did, winter’s wind, ommend dividing in autumn, but if you cleaning up dead, sickly, or spindly canes; more than a month away, winter may not
rain, and the general inattentiveness that missed your opportunity last fall, late win- 2) opening up the center of the bush for be totally done with us yet, but I’ll be the
follows with the season means you’re go- ter is a safe time to divide many perenni- proper air circulation; and 3) removing first to say it feels good to get outside and
ing to have some work to get things looking als before they begin to sprout. Simply dig all but three to five well-spaced, healthy start to play in the dirt once again. To adapt
nice again. up the root mass and use a sharp shovel, canes. After a whole year’s worth of growth, a quote from John Muir: “The garden is
Start your cleanup around the yard by Hori Hori knife, or even reciprocating saw even a well-kept rose bush can look un- calling and I must go. Won’t you join me?”
deadheading hydrangeas and echinacea to split the roots into quarters or thirds, be- kempt by the time the next spring rolls
you kept for winter interest, cutting back ing sure to identify and keep at least two around, so rather than get overwhelmed at -- David Vos is manager of Vander Gies-
ornamental grasses, and pulling stray to three buds or growing tips (sometimes the idea of rose pruning, simply follow the sen Nursery Inc. of Lynden

MIELKE MARKET

Benchmark drops 87 cents to start 2024

The first Federal or- $17.71; and June at cember 2022. The top taled 9.357 million, sions lowered Novem- pounds, up 12 million
der Class III milk price $18.07, with a peak at 24-State total, at 18.1 down 1,000 from the ber output by three pounds or 0.5% from
of 2024 starts with an $18.61 in September. billion pounds, was November count, pounds. a year ago, thanks to
87 cent plunge. The The January Class off 0.1%. which was revised California put 3.4 a 10 pound gain per
USDA announced the IV price is $19.39, up The November 2,000 head lower, billion pounds in the cow. Cow numbers
benchmark price at 16 cents from Decem- 50-State total was re- and was down 39,000 tank, down 35 million were unchanged.
$15.17 per hundred- ber but 62 cents below vised down 24 mil- head or 0.4% from a or 1.0% from a year Idaho was off 0.7%,
weight, $4.26 below a year ago. lion pounds from last year ago. The herd ago. Cow numbers on a 20-pound drop
January 2023, and the U.S. milk produc- month’s estimate, peaked at 9.44 million were down 9,000 and per cow. Cow num-
lowest Class III since tion remained below which put output in March but is the output per cow was bers were up 2,000.
July 2023. that of a year ago for down 0.7% from 2022, smallest since June down 10 pounds. The Michigan inched
Friday’s Class III the sixth consecu- unchanged from 2020. last time California up 0.9% and Minne-
futures settlements tive month in De- last month’s report. Output per cow in output topped that of sota was down 1.4%.
portend a February cember. Preliminary The 24 state revision the 50 states averaged a year ago was August, New Mexico again
price at $16.13. March data pegged output at was down 14 million 2,014 pounds, up 2 2022. posted the biggest
settled at $16.98; 18.84 billion pounds, pounds, down 0.6%. pounds or 0.1% above Wisconsin produc-
Lee Mielke April, $17.35; May, down 0.3% from De- Cow numbers to- December 2022. Revi- tion totaled 2.7 billion See Mielke on A6

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BARN BUDDIES 4-H

Barn Buddies hold first meeting of 2024

By Norah Allen presented by Con- salad, Brooke’s was bers enjoyed a fun ice Barn Buddies
Barn Buddies Club ner Curry. There were on the different types cream party. 4-H Club
Reporter many activity reports, of stomach digestion, The Barn Buddies President
including the Chicken and Alyssa’s was about 4-H Club welcomed
On Jan. 27, Barn Fun Day told by Evie pigs. its newest member, Annaliese
Buddies 4-H Club had Tutu, Dairy Power There was also a as Brooklyn Hallberg Boersma and
its first meeting of the Hour told by Cruz preview of the What- joined the club this Treasurer
new year. The meeting Cano, and the Lighted com County Youth month. The club is al- Conner Curry
was held at the home Christmas Parade told Fair, scheduled for ways eager to welcome held a finan-
of club leader Deb- by Annaliese Boersma. April 5-6. Club mem- new members. Barn cial meeting
bie Vander Veen. They There were also bers Norah Allen and Buddies learn about at Peoples
started the meeting reports on the Feb. 3 Olivia Brown showed animals, make new
with the Pledge of Alle- Round Robin Work- calves at last year’s friends, participate in Bank on Feb.
giance and the Pledge shops. Youth Fair. Paxton fun events throughout 5. Pictured,
of 4-H. This meeting The 4-H public pre- Heeringa showed the year, and work at Curry com-
was filled with fun and sentations were sched- pigs; Savannah Curry the Small Animal Ex- pletes a
interesting moments. uled to take place on did crafts; her broth- perience at the North- financial
Club Secretary An- Feb. 10 and on Feb. 12 er, Conner Curry, did west Washington Fair. transaction
nika Boersma was so club leaders Debbie chess; and last but not Anyone interested with Custom-
not able to attend the Vander Veen, Brooke least, Aliana Boersma in joining Barn Bud-
meeting, so the secre- Weimer, and Alyssa did sewing. dies should email er Service
tary’s report was read Boersma demonstrat- The meeting was club leader Brooke Supervisor
by Club Vice President ed how 4-H presenta- adjourned; follow- Weimer at brooke. Kaitlyn Har-
Courtney Small. The tions are done. Deb- ing the meeting, club vanderveen@gmail. man. (Photos by
treasurer’s report was bie did hers on a fruit leaders and mem- com. Brooke Weimer)

Mielke: Benchmark drops 87 cents to start 2024

Continued from A5
loss, down 11.1%. New York
was up 1.4%. Oregon was
down 2.4%, Pennsylvania
was down 0.8%, and South
Dakota showed the biggest
gain, up 11.3%.
Texas was off 0.7% and
Washington State was up
2.6%, thanks to a 30 pound
increase per cow and 3,000
additional cows from a year
ago.
Unofficially, 2023 U.S.
milk production totaled
226.6 billion pounds, up
0.04% from 2022. The cow
number average was down
7,000 head, and the aver-
age output per cow was
only up 2.3 pounds or 0.1%
from 2022.
The Agriculture Depart-
ment issued its greatly an-
ticipated Cattle report and
dairy heifer numbers were
down for the sixth year in
a row. Heifers expected to
calve are only down 1.1%
from last year, says StoneX,
“Not a record decline de-
spite a growing belief that
a systemic heifer supply
problem exists.”
USDA did revise last
year’s heifer supply from a
2% decline to a 7% decline,
“Which goes a long way to
explain how the herd con-
tinued to drop in the sec- $1.30 per bushel below a January except for spot first hearing of this magnitude down 5.50 cents on the
ond half of 2023 despite year ago. quarter which improved in over 20 years and the week, but 27.75 cents above
very strong slaughter. The Alfalfa hay slipped to following a rally in nearby dairy industry has changed a year ago.
drop in 2023 was a record $205 per ton, down $2 per milk futures prices while a lot in those years so up- Churning is active, says
large drop (although data ton from November, and the corn and soybean meal dates are needed in the DMN, as cream is readily
only goes back to 2003), $63 below a year ago. markets held steady.” Federal order system. available. Butter demand
says StoneX. “This report The December cull price The MW warned “In- Complete details are post- is seasonally steady. Inven-
gives us a nice overview but for beef and dairy com- creased beef cross breed- ed at https://www.nmpf. tories continue to move at
will likely have little impact bined slipped to an aver- ing has sharply reduced the org/issues/milk-pricing- above-market prices. Some
to dairy market trading as is age $101 per cwt., down number of dairy heifers” economics/federal-milk- expect a range bound sta-
perennially the case.” $3 from November, $24.10 and cited USDA’s reduced marketing-order/ tus to take hold, while oth-
A drop in the All Milk above December 2022, and heifer numbers. “A further After gaining 20.50 cents ers see more bullish pres-
Price with higher corn and $29.40 above the 2011 base 1% drop is expected in 2024 the previous two weeks, sure moving through first
soybean prices reversed average. with only 2.59 million heif- cash block Cheddar head- quarter and into second
five consecutive gains in Income over feed costs ers expected to calve this ed south, closing Friday quarter.
the milk feed price ratio. in December were above year and enter the dairy at $1.57 per pound, down Western cream is read-
The USDA’s latest Ag the $8 per cwt. level need- herd, the lowest inventory 8 cents on the week and ily available, with varied
Prices report shows De- ed for steady to higher milk in 22 years of USDA pro- 29.25 cents below a year demand from buyers.
cember at 2.00, down from production for the fourth jections,” according to the ago. Manufacturers are running
2.12 in November and the time since January, accord- MW. The barrels climbed strong to steady produc-
lowest in three months, but ing to dairy economist Bill Following 12 weeks of to $1.59 Monday, high- tion to build inventory for
compares to 1.83 in Dec. Brooks, of Stoneheart Con- testimony, the Federal Milk est since Dec. 6, 2023, but the spring holidays at the
2022. sulting in Dearborn, Mis- Marketing Order Pricing finished Friday at $1.5775, end of March. Retail butter
The All Milk Price aver- souri. He adds that milk Formula Hearing has come 2.75 cents higher on the demand is strong to steady
age ended four months of income over feed costs for to an end. The purpose of week, 0.25 cents above a overall, while food service
gain, dropping to $20.60 all of 2023 came in at $8.14 the hearing was for USDA year ago, and 0.75 cents is stronger than in previ-
per cwt., with a 4.35% but- per cwt., up 7 cents versus to consider proposals to above the blocks. ous weeks. Exports are
terfat test. That’s down last month’s estimate and amend the uniform pric- Cheddar demand is light, says DMN, aside from
$1.10 from November, and below the level needed to ing formulas applicable in slower according to Mid- some stronger demand
$3.90 below December maintain or grow milk pro- the 11 Federal milk market- west contacts, says Dairy from Canadian purchasers.
2022, which had a 4.27% duction. Profitability was ing orders. Forty proposals Market News. Grocers’ or- Grade A nonfat dry
test. down $3.77 from 2022’s were submitted. ders are reportedly season- milk made it to $1.24 per
The national corn price level and $1.58 lower than National Milk dairy ally quieter. Some cheese- pound Tuesday, a level not
averaged $4.80 per bushel, the 2018-22 average. economist Stephen Cain makers say inventories are seen since Oct. 23, 2023,
up 14 cents from Novem- Chicago-based Com- said the process was lon- growing. Milk availability but closed Friday at $1.20,
ber but $1.78 below De- modity and Ingredient ger than the Department or is snug compared to a few down 2.50 cents on the
cember 2022 Hedging LLC’s latest Mar- the participants expected weeks ago and some not- week, and 6.50 cents below
Soybeans averaged gin Watch says “Dairy mar- in the Feb. 5 “Dairy Radio ed a marked downturn in a year ago.
$13.10 per bushel, up a gins remained relatively Now” broadcast. He said component levels in that StoneX reports that
dime from November, but flat over the second half of the industry hasn’t had a timeframe. Vats are busier NFDM exports were stron-
and will likely remain so ger than expected for De-
through the spring holiday, cember while stocks posted
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Through March 23 Feb. 14 5 and younger. Lynden Community/ Feb. 28

Lynden Winter Ride
Sign-ups are open for this year’s Lyn-
den Winter Ride program. The Winter
Ride program is a multi-week chaper-
oned ski and snowboard program for all
ability levels, especially beginners. The
program is open to all sixth through
12th grade students who live in the
Lynden School District boundaries, not
just Lynden public students. The dates
of the trips are March 2, 9, 16 and 23.
More information and the sign-up link is
available at www.lyndenwinterride.org.
Through Feb. 29
Enhanced Fitness in the Afternoon
The Lynden Community/Senior Center
has updated its enhanced fitness class.
This session is a drop-in class. Cost is
$2 for members, $4 for non-members.
You also can purchase a punch card.
Class is from 2:45-3:45 p.m. Monday,
Wednesday and Friday. You must get
physician approval before you enroll in
the class. Lynden Community/Senior
Center is at 401 Grover St. For more
information, call 360-354-2921 or email
info@lyndencommunitycenter.org.
Tuesdays through Feb. 27
Watercolors with Lois Dahl
Join watercolorist Lois Dahl every
Tuesday from Feb. 6-27 at 10 a.m. at
Lynden Community/Senior Center,
401 Grover St. Dahl will teach beginner
and more experienced skills depending
on the student’s abilities. Cost for four
classes is $30 for members, $35 for
non-members. Registration is required
before class begins. Call 360-354-2921
or email info@lyndencommunitycen-
ter.org for more information and to
register.
Beginning Feb. 13
Second Tuesday of each month
Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Leslie Jackson will facilitate a Dementia
Caregiver Support group at the Lynden
Community/Senior Center on the
second Tuesday of each month from 10
a.m.-noon, starting Feb. 13. This group
will focus on resources and knowledge
that will be helpful for caregivers, as
well as allowing caregivers to receive
support. The center is at 401 Grover
St. For more information, call 360-354-
2921 or email info@lyndencommunity-
center.org.
Valentine’s Day Dinner
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at lunchtime
with the Lynden Community/Senior
Center. Reservations are required and
the cost is $6. Lynden Community/
Senior Center is at 401 Grover St. For
more information, call 360-354-2921
or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.
org.
Beginning Feb. 15
Knowing the God of All Comfort
Knowing the God of All Comfort, an
inductive Bible study, is from 10-11:30
a.m. Thursdays beginning Feb. 15, at
Nooksack Christian Fellowship, 201
Jackson St., Nooksack. Study by Jan
Wells, led by Jan DeFoe. Text or call 707-
953-5862 to reserve a book or for more
information. Ending date estimated to
be 8 to 10 weeks but is open ended.
Feb. 16
Crab Feathers band
Join the local band Crab Feathers for
some Jazz and standard songs from
the ‘50’s and ‘60s at the Lynden Com-
munity/Senior Center on Feb. 16 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.
Beginning Feb. 24
WSU Extension’s Gardening Green
Course in Birch Bay
Register today for WSU Extension’s
Gardening Green Course at BP Heron
Center, 7290 Birch Bay Drive, Blaine.
Learn the essential principles for suc-
cessful landscape gardening that is
easier on the environment – using more
know-how and less fertilizer and pesti-
cides. The course exercises will create
the foundation of your own custom-
ized landscape plan. Participants will
receive a coupon to the Kent’s Garden
& Nursery. Five-part course is on Satur-
days beginning Feb. 24. Cost is $36 for
a soil test. To learn more and register:
https://extension.wsu.edu/whatcom/
nr/gardening-green.
Feb. 17
Pancake breakfast
Lynden Community/Senior Center’s
pancake breakfast is on Saturday, Feb.
17, from 8-10 a.m. Breakfast includes
pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee and
orange juice. Cost is $6, or $3 for kids
Senior Center is at 401 Grover St. For
more information, call 360-354-2921
or email info@lyndencommunitycenter.
org.
Feb. 20
Painting with Anne
Anne Levinson will assist students to
create a painting with acrylic paints,
which will be completed in two hours.
Classes will be on Tuesday, Feb. 6 and
Feb. 20 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Lynden
Community/Senior Center, 401 Grover
St. Cost is $25 for members, $30 for
non-members. Registration is required
before class begins. For more informa-
tion, call 360-354-2921 or email info@
lyndencommunitycenter.org
Feb. 22
Guided bus trip
Get to know the WTA bus with a short
ride on the 26 Lynden. This fixed route
runs once an hour and can be a useful
option once you’re familiar with it.
Meet at the Lynden Community/Senior
Center at 11:30 a.m. for a brief presen-
tation by Smart Trips. Bus passes will
be provided, bring your Gold Card if you
have one. Space is limited and is free.
Registration is necessary. Lynden Com-
munity/Senior Center is at 401 Grover
St. For more information, call 360-354-
2921.
Feb. 23
The Washboard Trio
Come hear the fun music of the Wash-
board Trio: Rick Whitaker, Lou Lippman
and Dale Steele at the Lynden Commu-
nity/Senior Center at 12:45 p.m. Feb.
23. Lynden Community/Senior Center
is at 401 Grover St. For more informa-
tion, call 360-354-2921 or email info@
lyndencommunitycenter.org.
Feb. 26
New day for monthly
birthday celebration
Lynden Community/Senior Center has
shifted our monthly birthday party to
Monday. If you have a birthday in Febru-
ary, celebrate with us on Monday, Feb.
26 at 12:30 p.m. There will be a special
lunch at noon, for $6 to begin the party.
Lynden Community/Senior Center is
at 401 Grover St. Call 360-354-2921 or
email info@lyndencommunitycenter.
org for more information.
The Boldt Decision, Then and Now
Bellingham City Club’s February
program is Fishing in All the Usual and
Accustomed Places: The Boldt Deci-
sion, Then and Now, 50 Years Later.
This program focuses on the 50th
anniversary of the Boldt decision which
upheld the rights of members of several
Western Washington Indigenous tribes
to fish with nets off reservation in ac-
cordance with terms of treaties signed
in the 1850s. Tickets are now available
for the Wednesday, Feb. 28 program
and catered lunch served at 11:45 a.m.
at the Bellingham Yacht Club, 2625 S
Harbor Loop Drive. Early registration is
highly recommended because space is
limited. See www.bellinghamcityclub.
org for tickets and more info.
March 9
Climate Dragon book launch
at Village Books Lynden
Village Books in Lynden will host a book
launch for Sandy [George] Lawrence
at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 9. Lawrence
recently completed his first book, Cli-
mate Dragon, the first part of a trilogy.
Climate Dragon is about a newly minted
engineering professor who stumbles
upon evidence someone might be plot-
ting a cyberattack on nearby electrical
infrastructure. Lawrence will also show
slides from a climate lecture and will
read the opening paragraphs of the first
three chapters, which kick off the three
intertwining narrative threads. Village
Books is at 430 Front St. in the Waples
Mercantile Building.
March 15-17
Whatcom Cultural Arts Festival
Allied Arts of Whatcom County pres-
ents the annual Whatcom Cultural
Arts Festival at the Bellingham Cruise
Terminal, located in historic Fairhaven
at 355 Harris Ave., March 15-17 from 11
a.m. until 6 p.m. each day. This event
celebrates the area’s cultural diver-
sity through the common language of
visual and performing arts. The cruise
terminal will feature a host of vendors,
displays and activities put together by
the artists, artisans and businesses
highlighting the diverse cultural com-
munities in Whatcom County. A sched-
ule of performances, workshops, and
presentations will be viewable online
via social media. For more information,
email lizs@alliedarts.org.

COUNTRY LIFE BRIEFS

Northwest Washington as we salute those who feed
Puget Sound Fairgrounds are at 1775 us and enhance us.
Front St. Parade starts at 10:30
Antique a.m. but you are advised to
Tractor and arrive early

Machinery
Red Barn Applications will be
available at the Lynden

Association Market Chamber of Commerce

website, https://www.lyn-

Spring
den.org, in April.

Puget Sound Antique

Tractor and Machinery
Association will hold its
annual spring tractor and
truck pull event, June 22-
23 at Berthusen Park, 8837
Berthusen Road, Lynden.
The Puget Sound An-
tique Tractor & Machinery
Association’s mission is to
provide and foster the spirit
of interest in the history of
agriculture.
Visit https://psatma.org
for more information.
WC Home &
Lifestyle Show
2024
BIAWC’s Whatcom
County Home & Lifestyle
Show for 2024 is April 12-14
at the Northwest Washing-
ton Fairgrounds in Lynden.
This is the largest home
show north of Seattle.
Get ready for a weekend
of fun and inspiration for
the whole family.
Visit https://www.bi-
awc.com for more informa-
tion.
Show
Red Barn Market Spring
Show, March 15-16 at the
Northwest Washington
Fairgrounds in Lynden.
More information to
come. Visit whatcomcd.
org/whatcom-farm-expo
for more information.
Northwest Washington
Fairgrounds are at 1775
Front St.
Farmers Day
Parade
The Lynden Farmers
Day Parade is one of the
longest running parades
in the Northwest, and this
year will be no different.
This year’s event is Sat-
urday, June 1 starting at
10:30 a.m.
Join us on Front St. in
Lynden starting at 10th St.
and running to 3rd St. as a
eclectic menagerie of cars,
bands, tractors, trucks and
horses salute the Agricul-
ture Industry of Whatcom
County.
Join us Saturday, June 1
Whatcom
Farm Expo
The eighth annual, free
Whatcom Farm Expo will
be held on Saturday, March
2 in the WECU Expo Build-
ing at the Northwest Wash-
ington Fairgrounds in Lyn-
den from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Whether you are try-
ing to grow your own food,
making the transition from
hobby to business or oper-
ating a small farm business,
this event offers something
for everyone.
This event will include
interactive exhibits, hands-
on demonstrations, and
seminars by local farmers
and experts.
Designed to be an in-
formal meet-and-greet and
networking event, visitors
will find opportunities to
engage with exhibitors and
other farmers.
Visit whatcomcd.org/
whatcom-farm-expo for
more information.
Northwest Washington
Fairgrounds are at 1775
Front St.

April 5-27: Recycled Arts

Resource Expo
Come to the opening
reception of Allied Arts of
Whatcom County’s 12th
annual Recycled Arts
Resource Expo (RARE),
from 6-9 p.m. Friday, April
5. Allied Arts of Whatcom
County is at 1418 Cornwall
Ave., Bellingham. Allied
Arts also spotlights art
organizations and facilities
promoting sustainabil-
ity. For more information
visit www.alliedarts.org or
contact Xandra Blackburn
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Recognizing Our Career Skills Students

National FFA Week

February 17-24

Ferndale School District

Lynden School District

Mount Baker School District

Each year, FFA chapters around Whatcom County celebrate National FFA
Week. This year, National FFA Week is Feb. 17-24. The National FFA website, ffa.
org, offers a plethora of resources for folks in the know, as well as for anyone just
getting interested in FFA. Lynden Christian Schools
Those resources include implementation guides, national days of service, ac-
tivity calendars, and various audio and video materials. Founded in 1928, FFA
was originally known as Future Farmers of America. The acronym, FFA, became
the organization’s official moniker in 1988.
The official name, National FFA Organization, was also assumed in 1988 as
the organization is for students with diverse interests in the food, fiber, and nat-
ural resource industries, also encompassing science, business and technology
in addition to production agriculture.
According to ffa.org, the heart of the National FFA Organization is at the local
chapter level. FFA chapters may be chartered in any public school that has an
agricultural education (Ag) program.
At the local level, student officers provide leadership and are elected each
year by the chapter’s members.
The school’s FFA chapter advisor also provides leadership. State FFA associa-
tions are made up of local chapters and function within the constitution of the
National FFA Organization.
State associations also may create individual leadership structures, awards,
programs and competitions. State FFA officers lead the membership of the state
associations and are elected by state FFA convention delegates. Local FFA Chap-
ters are chartered through the state associations.
Across north Whatcom County, Lynden and Lynden Christian, Nooksack
Valley, Mount Baker and Meridian are some of the high schools involved in FFA.
North Whatcom County schools involved in FFA are welcome to send this
year’s FFA week photographs to bill@lyndentribune.com. Nooksack Valley School District

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State wrestling
championship
set
Page B2

Meridian boys top Nooksack Valley, rematch set

Joe Kramer
Sports Editor
EVERSON — Merid-
ian boys basketball came
away with a 67-62 on Feb.
7 to advance to the Dis-
trict 1 championship game
against Lynden Christian.
The game’s biggest mo-
ment unfolded with two
minutes left, the score at
60-54 and the Pioneers
threatening. Meridian head
coach Shane Stacy called a
timeout and implemented
a screenplay designed to
give their junior forward
Talon Jenkins an open look
from long-range.
Jenkins got the space
and nailed the 3-pointer
with 2:09 left on the clock
and the Meridian bench
jumped up in celebration.
The nine-point lead was
their biggest of the night
and gave them enough of
a cushion to hold off Nook-
sack Valley in the final two
minutes.
Stacy explained the
play was something of an
improv because the play
drawn up during the time-
out didn’t actually work;
the successful play was
one the team had practiced
before and acted on out of
instinct.
“Talon hit that three in
the corner and did a great
job,” Stacy said. “Jacob
Amundson was playing out
of position in that situation
as well. He hasn’t had a lot
of time practicing and for
him to step up in that situ-
ation and set the screen he
needed to set up for that, it
goes unnoticed.”
Jenkins led both teams
in scoring with 24 points
on the night and four from
3-point land. Amundson
finished with 12, second to
Jenkins.
This was Meridian and
Nooksack Valley’s second
time matching up, the first
time in the regular season
on Jan. 16. The Pioneers
came away with a 67-55
win in that contest, how-
ever, they were unable to
come back against the Tro-
jans in this game. Stacy ex-
plained what was different
with his group in this game
compared to the former.
“I think just our men-
tality and understanding
of how they were gonna
play us and prepare,” Stacy
said. “We have a bunch of
freshmen and sophomores
practicing against us right
now that are working their
tails off to give us a good
look. They’re grabbing jer-
seys and being physical
and those guys got us ready
for the physicality in this
game.
“It takes more than just
the guys you see on the
court and the whole pro-
gram this week has done a
good job preparing these
guys.”
With the win Meridian
will have a chance at ad-
vancing to the state tour-
nament and face Lynden
Christian on Feb. 10 at
Lynden High School at 3:30
p.m.
Naturally, the Lynden
Christian would be consid-
ered heavy favorites in this
matchup. They’re currently
ranked No. 2 (1A) in the
Meridian junior guard Jaeger Fyfe goes up for a layup during Meridian and Nooksack Valley’s district
See Meridian/NV on B3 match-up on Feb. 7 . (Dennis Cairns for the Tribune)

Nooksack Valley girls advance to state playoffs

Joe Kramer
Sports Editor

LYNDEN --- Nooksack Valley secured

a spot in the state playoffs for the fourth
year in a row with a 53-45 win over Lyn-
den Christian on Feb. 10.
Senior guard Devin Coppinger led the
Pioneers with 23 points and senior post
Tana Hoekema finished second with 12.
Given Nooksack Valley is the No.1
ranked team in the state by WIAA, they’ll
open regionals as the top seed after the
rest of the teams are determined.
All hope is not lost for LC despite the
defeat. They’ll have a chance at the state
playoffs against Meridian in a win-or-
go-home game on Feb. 16 at 7:15 p.m.
at Lynden High School. This will be the
second meeting this season between the
two teams; they met on Jan. 11. The Lyncs
came out on top, 71-30 in that game.

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PREP SPORTS: PLAYOFFS ROUNDUP, SCOREBOARD & SCHEDULE
Joe Kramer
Sports Editor
WHATCOM COUNTY — In wrestling,
the state tournament is set to take place at
the Tacoma Dome on Saturday, Feb. 17.
Twenty-six wrestlers from the Tribune/
Record’s Whatcom County schools are set
to participate.
This includes 12 wrestlers from Mount
Baker High School, nine boys and three
girls.
In boys basketball, Ferndale and Mount
Baker were eliminated from the playoff
picture after they lost in their respective
rounds.
Lynden Christian clinched a spot in the
regional playoffs for a chance to play in the
1A state playoffs. They entered the district
playoffs as the No. 1 seed and promptly
took care of business against Mount Baker
and Meridian.
Although Meridian fell to Lynden Chris-
tian in the district championship, the num-
bers show substantial improvement from
where they were, just a couple of weeks
ago. They fell to Nooksack Valley, 67-55 on
Jan. 26, however, they avenged the loss on
Wednesday with a 67-62 win to play LC in
the championship.
In the championship against LC, they
lost 72-47, which is a more favorable mar-
gin than the 25-point margin they lost on
Jan. 30.
Nooksack Valley and Meridian will meet
again on Feb. 16 at Lynden High School at
5:30 p.m. in what’s set to be another com-
pelling matchup. The winner will advance
to state and the loser’s season ends.
Should Meridian win, this will be their
first time advancing to regionals since 2020
and if Nooksack Valley wins, it’s their first
time advancing there since 2011.
In boys 2A basketball, Lynden advanced
to the district championship against Ce-
darcrest with a win over Lakewood. The
Lions got a huge performance from junior
forward Jack Stapleton who stepped up in
the face of the Lions’ offensive struggles
from other key players.
“He’s a smart kid who recognized they
were working hard to take away shots from
Brant (Heppner) and Anthony (Canales),”
head coach Brian Roper said. “He was con-
fident in taking those shots and provided
Bowling season concludes, All-Conference teams
Meridian's Dakota Hill was named to the
Northwest Conference first team for
bowling during the 2023-24 season. (Photo
courtesy//Meridian High School
Meridian’s Laura Lipton looks to score
a strike during a bowling match earlier
this year. (Photo courtesy//Gregg Hill)
Athlete of the Week
The athlete of the week is Ferndale
senior guard Mallory Butenschoen. She
was a force to be reckoned with, scoring
27 points in the Golden Eagle’s 62-47
loss to Monroe on February 8, including
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a huge spark for us. I don’t think anyone
within the basketball program was that
surprised because we’ve seen how much
Jack has improved.”
Stapleton finished the night with 23
points, a personal season-high to lead
the Lions past Lakewood, 62-53 after a
13-point halftime deficit.
“Jack and Charlie (Ayres) stepped up
and made some big baskets when we really
needed it,” Roper said. “It’s the ultimate
team game and our guys believe in the
team concept. The great UCLA coach, John
Wooden said, ‘It’s amazing how much can
be accomplished when no one cares who
gets the credit.’”
Lynden will face Cedarcrest on Feb.
14 and the winner will advance to state/
regionals. Heading into the game the Li-
ons are ranked No. 2, while Cedarcrest is
ranked No. 4. The game will take place at
Mount Vernon High School at 7:15 p.m.
“They have the best team they’ve had in
probably 40 years,” Roper said. “They have
good size, they have an elite shooter and a
very feisty point guard. They’re as talented
as any team we’ve played this year, so we
know it’ll be a tough game; we expect that
this time of year when you’re playing in the
district championship.”
Senior guard Jack LeBlanc is Cedar-
crest’s standout scorer that Roper alluded
to. Like Lynden senior guard Anthony Ca-
nales, 20-point games are a common fre-
quency for both players.
In girls basketball, Nooksack Valley
clinched a trip to the state tournament/
regional for the fourth year in a row. They
promptly swept their way through Merid-
ian and then Lynden Christian. They re-
main the top-ranked 1A team in the state.
Despite the losses, Meridian and LC
both still have a chance at making the state
playoffs and will face each other for the
berth.
The bout between the two teams takes
place on Feb. 16 at 7:15 p.m. at Lynden
High School. LC beat Meridian, 71-30,
back on Jan. 11.
Lynden still remains the top 2A team
in the state and they will have a chance to
clinch a spot in the regionals on Feb. 14
against Archbishop Murphy. The game will
take place at Mount Vernon High School at
5:30 p.m.
Meridian's Gisell Jimenez was named an
honorable mention for the Northwest
Conference All-Conference team
selections. (Photo courtesy//Meridian High School)
Ferndale's varsity bowling team fin-
ished second in the 3A district cham-
pionship behind Everett. (Photo courtesy//
Ferndale High School)
MALLORY BUTENSCH
OEN
Ferndale’s Gabe Rios-Gordillo beat Mount Baker’s Isaac DeKriek to
the mat in their 106 match, on Jan. 11. Both wrestlers will compete in
this Saturday’s wrestling championship. (Dennis Cairns for the Tribune)
SCHEDULE
Boys basketball Archbishop-Murphy vs. Lynden, 5:30
Feb. 14 p.m. Mount Vernon High School
Cedarcrest vs. Lynden, 7:15 p.m.
Mount Vernon High School Feb. 16
Meridian vs. Lynden Christian, 7:15
Feb. 16 p.m. Lynden High School
Meridian vs. Nooksack Valley, 5:30
p.m. Lynden High School Wrestling
Feb. 17
Girls basketball State Championship, Tacoma Dome
Feb. 14
SCOREBOARD
Boys basketball Girls basketball
Feb. 7 Feb. 7
Meridian 67, Nooksack Valley 62 Nooksack Valley 83, Meridian 32
Lynden Christian 78, Mount Baker 35 Lynden Christian 74, Blaine 21
Ferndale 58, Marysville-Getchell 76
Lynden 81, Burlington-Edison 65 Feb. 8
Lynden 78, Sedro-Woolley 19
Feb. 9 Ferndale 47, Monroe 62
Lynden 62, Lakewood 53
Feb. 10
Feb. 10 Meridian 40, Blaine 38
Nooksack Valley 66, Mount Baker 47 Nooksack Valley 53, Lynden Christian
Lynden Christian 71, Meridian 58 45
Lynden 60, Sehome 20
Joe Kramer
Sports Editor
Ferndale and Meridian fea-
tured four bowlers combined
named to the Northwest Con-
ference All-Conference teams.
Katelin Ord of Ferndale
High School was named to the
All-Conference first team.
Dakota Hill of Meridian
High School was named to the
All-Conference second team.
She placed eighth at the WIAA
HS District 1 championship
with an average score of 128.
Haylee Ochoa from Fern-
dale High School was an hon-
orable mention.
Audrey Terpstra and Gisel
Jiminez from Meridian were
also listed as honorable men-
tions. Terpstra placed fifth at
Meridian's Audrey Terpstra was named
the WIAA District 1 champi-
an honorable mention for the Northwest onship. She averaged a score
Conference All-Conference team of 137 over the four rounds.
selections. (Photo courtesy//Meridian High School) Ferndale placed second,
behind Everett at the WIAA
HS District 1 championship
as a team. Katelin Ord was
named to the All-Conference
first team and she placed fifth
at the district championship
with an average score of 132.
In addition to the District
championships, Ferndale
and Meridian each had one
bowler participate in the state
championships from Jan. 31-
Feb. 3.
Meridian’s Audrey Terpstra
placed 41st in the 1A/2A divi-
sion of the championship with
an average score of 134 over
a six-game span. Ferndale’s
Meridian’s Claire Hinkleman looks to Madison McFadden placed
score a strike during a bowling match 35th in the 3A division with an
earlier this year. (Photo courtesy//Gregg Hill) average game score of 148.
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state, behind Zillah (20-0)
and the Lyncs beat the Tro-
jans, 72-47 on Jan. 30.
Stacy explained what his
team needs to do in order to
have a chance against the 1A
defending state champions.
“I think we just need to
go out and play our game,”
Stacy said. “Our guys know
them, they know us and I
think this time of year, you
gotta play hard. You gotta
execute on offense and be
physical defensively and
we’ll see what happens.”
Meridian lost against
Lynden Christian, however,
their hopes for a state playoff
berth are still intact. They’ll
rematch against Nooksack
Valley on Friday, Feb. 16 at
Lynden High School at 5:30
p.m. The winner moves on to Meridian junior forward Talon Jenkins scored 24 points in
regionals and the loser’s sea- Meridian’s postseason win over Nooksack Valley. (Joe Kramer/
son ends. Lynden Tribune)
Ferndale girls season ends against Monroe
Joe Kramer
Sports Editor
FERNDALE — Ferndale girls bas-
ketball season ended on Feb. 8 with a
62-47 loss to Monroe in the 3A district
playoffs.
Monroe got off to a 10-1 start early
in the first quarter and the Golden Ea-
gles were unable to mount a comeback
despite strong efforts. In her last game
with the basketball team, senior guard
Mallory Butenschoen led Ferndale
scorers with 27 points, including five
3-pointers.
Down by 11 in the third quarter,
the Golden Eagles began brewing a
comeback when sophomore guard Jil-
lea Fox went on a seven-point streak. It
brought the score to 40-35.
However, whenever the Golden
Eagles began to claw back, Monroe
seemingly answered each time with a
big shot. Furthermore, Ferndale was
unable to match the physicality of
Monroe’s post players and was seem-
ingly overmatched in the rebounding
department.
Nonetheless, the scoring perfor-
mances of Fox and Butenschoen were
memorable. Fox had eight points in the
third quarter alone and Butenschoen
scored 10 in the first quarter alone.
“Mallory played amazing,” said head
coach Terri Yost. “She played awesome
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Stapleton steps up for 23 points as Lynden advances

Joe Kramer
Sports Editor

MOUNT VERNON —
Lynden boys basketball
defeated Lakewood, 62-53
in the second round of the
district 2A playoffs on Feb.
9.
The game didn’t go ac-
cording to plan in the first
half for Lynden with their
two star players struggling
to make shots. The Lions
entered halftime trailing
39-26 after Lakewood sank
seven 3-pointers in the sec-
ond quarter, alone.
Junior forward Jack Sta-
pleton stepped up as the
hero for the Lions offense
and led the team in points
with 23, 10-19 from the
field. This included 15 Sta-
pleton points in the second
half and the Lions entered
the fourth quarter with a
46-45 lead and didn’t look
back.
Lynden's chances for a
state championship three-
peat remain alive. They’ll
have a chance to secure a
spot in the state playoffs
when they face off against
Cedarcrest on Feb. 14 at
7:15 p.m. at Mount Vernon
High School.
-- All photos by Dennis
Cairns for The Tribune

LC girls crush Blaine, 74-21

Joe Kramer
Sports Editor
LYNDEN — Lynden Chris-
tian girls basketball opened
the district playoffs with a
dominant, 74-21 win over
Blaine on Feb. 7.
Coming right off the heels
of their 66-33 loss to Lynden,
the Lyncs dominated Blaine,
almost from tip-off. They had
11 different players contribute
to the scoring column, led by
junior guard Danya Dykstra
with 16.
“We were really encour-
aged by our two days of prac-
tice this week and we wanted
that work to translate to the
court tonight,” head coach
Brady Bomber said. “Not only
what we were doing on offense
and defense, but how we were
doing it and making sure we
played with joy and played
hard.”
While this game was an
easy win for the Lyncs, they’ll
face Nooksack Valley on Satur-
day, Feb. 10, for a state tourna-
ment berth. Nooksack Valley is
currently ranked as the top 1A
girls team in the state and LC
fell to the Pioneers, 61-46, back
on Jan. 5.
“Nooksack Valley is an ex-
tremely talented team and
they’re the defending state
champs for a reason,” Bomber
said. “They’ve had a great sea-
son and they’ve answered ev-
ery question about them and
succeeded in numerous ways.
It’ll be a tall task for us, so we’re
gonna have to play really well.
“We’re gonna have to make
some shots, we’re gonna have
to find a way to match their
physicality and it’ll be a great
challenge for us.”
Bomber further reflected
on the two team’s first match-
up a little over a month ago.
“We did a lot of things well
in that first game and they were
able to kind of stretch it out
and put us away in the second
half,” he said. “It’ll be a tough
task, playing them again and
we’ll have to play really well to
give ourselves a chance.”
Should Lynden Christian
lose, they’ll still have a chance
to earn a berth in the state
tournament. If they lose, they’ll
play the winner of Meridian vs.
Blaine, which takes place the
same day. If the Lyncs can beat
one of those two teams, they’ll Lynden Christian junior guard Grace Hintz drives to the basket
earn a spot in the 1A girls state during LC’s 74-21 win over Blaine on Feb. 7. She finished the night
tournament. with nine points. (Joe Kramer/Lynden Tribune)

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LEGAL
CITY OF LYNDEN
LEGAL NOTICE OF
APPLICATION FOR A
VACATE OF CITY
RIGHT OF WAY
AND PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on
August 16, 2023, the City of Lyn-
den received an application from
Chad Van Ry, regarding the prop-
erty described below:
APPROXIMATELY 9000 SQUARE
FEET OF RIGHT-OF-WAY TO THE
SOUTHWEST DIRECTLY ABUT-
ING THE FOLLOWING DESCRIP-
TION:
THE NWLY 77 FEET OF LOTS 7-8
BLOCK 20 OF HAWLEY-LAW-
RENCES ADDITION TO LYNDEN.
WHATCOM COUNTY WASH-
INGTON, ACCORDING TO THE
PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN
BOOK 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 46, RE-
CORDS OF WHATCOM COUN-
TY WASHINGTON.
COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS:
210 Lawrence Street, Lynden.
For a vacation of City-right-of-way
on a portion of Lawrence Street
and Pine Street (200 Block) in Lyn-
den. The application was deter-
mined to be complete on August
16, 2023.
A public hearing with the Lynden
City Council has been tentatively
scheduled for March 4, 2024. Any
persons wishing to comment on
the application, or the proposal
may do by submitting their writ-
ten comments to Heidi Gudde,
Planning Director, 300 4th Street,
Lynden 98264, by March 4, 2024 ,
or by attending the public hearing
to be held at 7:00 P.M. March 4,
2024 at 205 4th Street.
Published February 14, 2024
Notice of
Trustee’s Sale
LEGAL
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pur-
suant to the Revised Code of
Washington 61.24, et seq.108 1st
Ave South, Suite 450 Seattle, WA
98104 Trustee Sale No.: WA-23-
965046-BF Title Order No.: 23-
19131-TO Reference Number of
Deed of Trust: Instrument No.
2110701254 Parcel Number(s):
4001303545570000, 121439
Grantor(s) for Recording Purposes
under RCW 65.04.015: HOLLY D
OTIS, A SINGLE PERSON Current
Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust
and Grantee (for Recording Pur-
poses under RCW 65.04.015):
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current
Trustee of the Deed of Trust:
QUALITY LOAN SERVICE COR-
PORATION Current Loan Mort-
gage Servicer of the Deed of Trust:
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. I.NOTICE
IS HEREBY GIVEN that QUALITY
LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION,
the undersigned Trustee, will on
2/23/2024, at 10:00 AM At the
main entrance to the Whatcom
County Courthouse, located at
311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham,
WA 98225 sell at public auction to
the highest and best bidder, pay-
able in the form of credit bid or
cash bid in the form of cashier’s
check or certified checks from fed-
erally or State chartered banks, at
the time of sale the following de-
scribed real property, situated in
the County of WHATCOM, State
of Washington, to-wit: LOT 43,
PLAT OF HOLIDAY PARK, DIV-
ISION NO. 1, ACCORDING TO
THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED
IN VOLUME 13 OF PLATS, PAGE
91, RECORDS OF WHATCOM
COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITU-
ATE IN WHATCOM COUNTY,
WASHINGTON. More commonly
known as: 4659 SUNBURST
DRIVE, BLAINE, WA 98230 Sub-
ject to that certain Deed of Trust
dated 7/8/2011, recorded
7/15/2011, under Instrument No.
2110701254 records of WHAT-
COM County, Washington, from
HOLLY D OTIS, A SINGLE PER-
SON , as grantor(s), to NORTH-
WEST TRUSTEE SERVICES LLC , as
original trustee, to secure an obli-
gation in favor of Wells Fargo
Bank, N.A., as original beneficiary,
the beneficial interest in which was
subsequently assigned to Wells
Fargo Bank, N.A., the Beneficiary,
under an assignment recorded
under Auditors File Number II. No
action commenced by the Bene-
ficiary of the Deed of Trust as refer-
enced in RCW 61.21.030(4) is now
pending to seek satisfaction of the
obligation in any Court by reason
of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s de-
fault on the obligation secured by
the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III.
The default(s) for which this fore-
closure is made is/are as follows:
Failure to pay when due the follow-
ing amounts which are now in ar-
rears: $14,377.87. IV. The sum
owing on the obligation secured
by the Deed of Trust is: The princi-
pal sum of $49,482.28, together
with interest as provided in the
Note from 12/1/2021 on, and such
other costs, fees, and charges as
are due under the Note, Deed of
Trust, or other instrument secured,
and as are provided by statute. V.
The above-described real property
will be sold to satisfy the expense
of sale and the obligation secured
by the Deed of Trust as provided
by statute. Said sale will be made
without warranty, expressed or im-
plied, regarding title, possession or
encumbrances on 2/23/2024. The
defaults referred to in Paragraph III
must be cured by 2/12/2024 (11
days before the sale date), or by
other date as permitted in the Note
or Deed of Trust, to cause a discon-
tinuance of the sale. The sale will
be discontinued and terminated if
at any time before 2/12/2024 (11
days before the sale), or by other
date as permitted in the Note or
Deed of Trust, the default as set
forth in Paragraph III is cured and
the Trustee’s fees and costs are
paid. Payment must be in cash or
with cashiers or certified checks
from a State or federally chartered
bank. The sale may be terminated
any time after the 2/12/2024 (11
days before the sale date) and be-
fore the sale, by the Borrower or
Grantor or the holder of any re-
corded junior lien or encumbrance
by paying the principal and inter-
est, plus costs, fees and advances,
if any, made pursuant to the terms
of the obligation and/or Deed of
Trust, and curing all other defaults.
VI. A written Notice of Default was
transmitted by the Beneficiary or
Trustee to the Borrower(s) and
Grantor(s) by both first class and
certified mail, proof of which is in
the possession of the Trustee; and
the Borrower and Grantor were
personally served, if applicable,
with said written Notice of Default
or the written Notice of Default
was posted in a conspicuous place
on the real property described in
Paragraph I above, and the Trustee
has possession of proof of such ser-
vice or posting. The list of recipi-
ents of the Notice of Default is list-
ed within the Notice of Foreclos-
ure provided to the Borrower(s)
and Grantor(s). These require-
ments were completed as of
9/13/2023. VII. The Trustee whose
name and address are set forth
below will provide in writing to
anyone requesting it, a statement
of all costs and fees due at any
time prior to the sale. VIII. The ef-
fect 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-de-
scribed property. IX. Anyone hav-
ing any objections to this sale on
any grounds whatsoever will be af-
forded an opportunity to be heard
as to those objections if they bring
a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursu-
ant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to
bring such a lawsuit may result in a
waiver of any proper grounds for
invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X.
NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR
TENANTS – The purchaser at the
Trustee’s Sale is entitled to posses-
sion 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 follow-
ing the sale the purchaser has the
right to evict occupants who are
not tenants by summary proceed-
ings under Chapter 59.12 RCW.
For tenant-occupied property, the
purchaser shall provide a tenant
with written notice in accordance
with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NO-
TICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE
THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF
YOUR HOME. You may be eligible
for mediation. You have only until
90 calendar days BEFORE the date
of sale listed in this Notice of Trust-
ee Sale to be referred to mediation.
If this is an amended Notice of
Trustee Sale providing a 45-day no-
tice of the sale, mediation must be
requested no later than 25 calen-
dar days BEFORE the date of sale
listed in this amended Notice of
Trustee Sale. DO NOT DELAY.
CONTACT A HOUSING COUN-
SELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LI-
CENSED 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 ASSIST-
ANCE Housing counselors and
legal assistance may be available at
little or no cost to you. If you
would like assistance in determin-
ing your rights and opportunities to
keep your house, you may contact
the following: The statewide fore-
closure hotline for assistance and
referral to housing counselors rec-
ommended by the Housing Fi-
nance Commission: Toll-free:
1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-
4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.
wa.gov/consumers/homeowner-
ship/post_purchase_counselors_
foreclosure.htm The United States
Department of Housing and Urban
Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-
4287 or National Web Site: http://
portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or
for Local counseling agencies in
Washington: http://www.hud.gov/
offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cf-
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erSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal
aid hotline for assistance and refer-
rals to other housing counselors
and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-
606-4819 or Web site: http://nw-
justice.org/what-clear Additional
information provided by the Trust-
ee: If you have previously been
discharged through bankruptcy,
you may have been released of
personal liability for this loan in
which case this letter is intended to
exercise the noteholders rights
against the real property only. The
Trustee’s Sale Number is WA-23-
965046-BF. Dated: 10/18/2023
QUALITY LOAN SERVICE COR-
PORATION, as Trustee By: Tianah
Schrock, Assistant Secretary Trust-
ee’s Address: QUALITY LOAN
SERVICE CORPORATION 108 1 st
Ave South, Suite 450, Seattle, WA
98104 For questions call toll-free:
(866) 925-0241 Trustee Sale Num-
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230365270-WA-MSI NOTICE OF
TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO
THE REVISED CODE OF WASH-
INGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET.
SEQ. Grantor: MERRY BRIOSO
AND DELVIN BRIOSO, A MAR-
RIED COUPLE Current Beneficiary
of the Deed of Trust: Idaho Hous-
ing and Finance Association (which
also dba HomeLoanServ) Original
Trustee of the Deed of Trust: CHI-
CAGO TITLE COMPANY OF
WASHINGTON Current Trustee of
the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial
Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current
Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of
Trust: Idaho Housing and Finance
Association dba HomeLoanServ
Reference Number of the Deed of
0803019
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Trust: Instrument No. 2021-
Parcel Number:
4101323082050000 | 186716 I.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on
March 15, 2024, 09:00 AM, Main
Entrance, Whatcom County Court-
house, 311 Grand Ave., Belling-
ham, WA 98225, MTC Financial
Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the under-
signed Trustee, will sell at public
auction to the highest and best bid-
der, payable, in the form of cash, or
cashier’s check or certified checks
from federally or State chartered
banks, at the time of sale the fol-
lowing described real property,
situated in the County of What-
com, State of Washington, to-wit:
PARCEL A: LOTS 23 AND 24,
BLOCK 1, “CAPLE`S ADDITION
TO BLAINE,” WHATCOM COUN-
TY, WASHINGTON, AS PER THE
MAP THEREOF, RECORDED IN
BOOK 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 16, IN
THE AUDITOR`S OFFICE OF
SAID COUNTY AND STATE.SITU-
ATE IN WHATCOM COUNTY,
WASHINGTON PARCEL B: THAT
PORTION OF LOTS 21 AND 22,
BLOCK 1, “CAPLE`S ADDITION
TO BLAINE,”WHATCOM COUN-
TY, WASHINGTON, AS PER THE
MAP THEREOF, RECORDED IN
BOOK 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 16, IN
THE AUDITOR`S OFFICE OF
SAID COUNTY AND STATE,
LYING SOUTH OF THE FOLLOW-
ING DESCRIBED LINE: COMMEN-
CING AT THE NORTHEAST COR-
NER OF LOT 21, BLOCK 1, AS
PLATTED IN CAPLES ADDITION
TO BLAINE, ACCORDING TO
THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED
IN BOOK 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 16,
RECORDS OF WHATCOM
COUNTY, WASHINGTON,
THENCE SOUTH 00°20`34”
WEST 6.00 FEET TO THE TRUE
POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE
NORTH 88°36`13” WEST 65.56
FEET, THENCE SOUTH 00°15`39”
WEST 25.03 FEET, THENCE
NORTH 88°36`13” WEST 61.81
FEET TO THE INTERSECTION OF
THE WEST LINE OF LOT 22; SITU-
ATE IN WHATCOM COUNTY,
WASHINGTON APN:
4101323082050000 | 186716
More commonly known as 184
JEROME ST, BLAINE, WA 98230-
9414 which is subject to that cer-
tain Deed of Trust dated August
19, 2021, executed by MERRY
BRIOSO AND DELVIN BRIOSO, A
MARRIED COUPLE as Trustor(s),
to secure obligations in favor of
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGIS-
TRATION SYSTEMS, INC.
(“MERS”), as designated nominee
for CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC.,
Beneficiary of the security instru-
ment, its successors and assigns,
recorded August 20, 2021 as In-
strument No. 2021-0803019 and
the beneficial interest was assigned
to Idaho Housing and Finance As-
sociation (which also dba Home-
LoanServ) and recorded August
23, 2023 as Instrument Number
2023-0801820 of official records
in the Office of the Recorder of
Whatcom County, Washington. II.
No action commenced by Idaho
Housing and Finance Association
(which also dba HomeLoanServ),
the current Beneficiary of the Deed
of Trust is now pending to seek
satisfaction of the obligation in any
Court by reason of the Borrowers’
or Grantors’ default on the obliga-
tion secured by the Deed of Trust/
Mortgage. III. The default(s) for
which this foreclosure is made is/
are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY
WHEN DUE THE FOLLOWING
AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN
ARREARS: DELINQUENT PAY-
MENT INFORMATION From Janu-
ary 1, 2023 To October 27, 2023
Total Monthly Payment $23,658.00
Total $23,658.00 LATE CHARGE
INFORMATION January 1, Octo-
ber 27, 2023 $716.90 PROMIS-
SORY NOTE INFORMATION
Note Dated: August 19, 2021
Note Amount $405,372.00 Inter-
est Paid To: December 1, 2022
Next Due Date: January 1, 2023
Current Beneficiary: Idaho Hous-
ing and Finance Association (which
also dba HomeLoanServ) Contact
Phone No: (800) 526-7145 Ad-
dress: 565 W Myrtle St., Boise, ID
83702 IV. The sum owing on the
obligation secured by the Deed of
Trust is: The principal sum of
$395,001.13, together with inter-
est as provided in the Note or
other instrument secured, and
such other costs and fees as are
due under the Note or other instru-
ment secured, and as are provided
by statute. V. The above described
real property will be sold to satisfy
the expense of sale and the obliga-
tion secured by the Deed of Trust
as provided by statute. Said sale
will be made without warranty, ex-
pressed or implied, regarding title,
possession or encumbrances on
March 15, 2024. The defaults re-
ferred to in Paragraph III must be
cured by March 4, 2024, (11 days
before the sale date) to cause a dis-
continuance of the sale. The sale
will be discontinued and termin-
ated if at any time before March 4,
2024 (11 days before the sale) the
default as set forth in Paragraph III
is cured and the Trustees’ fees and
costs are paid. Payment must be in
cash or with cashiers’ or certified
checks from a State or federally
chartered bank. The sale may be
terminated any time after the
March 4, 2024 (11 days before the
sale date) and before the sale, by
the Borrower or Grantor or the
holder of any recorded junior lien
or encumbrance by paying the en-
tire principal and interest secured
by the Deed of Trust, plus costs,
fees and advances, if any, made
pursuant to the terms of the obliga-
tion and/or Deed of Trust, and cur-
ing all other defaults. VI. A written
Notice of Default was transmitted
by the current Beneficiary, Idaho
Housing and Finance Association
(which also dba HomeLoanServ)
or Trustee to the Borrower and
Grantor at the following ad-
dress(es): ADDRESS DELVIN
BRIOSO 184 JEROME ST, BLAINE,
WA 98230-9414 MERRY BRIOSO
184 JEROME ST, BLAINE, WA
98230-9414 by both first class and
certified mail on September 22,
2023, proof of which is in the pos-
session of the Trustee; and the Bor-
rower and Grantor were personally
served with said written Notice of
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Default or the written Notice of
Default was posted in a conspicu-
ous place September 22, 2023 on
the real property described in Para-
graph I above, and the Trustee has
possession of proof of such service
or posting. VII. The Trustee whose
name and address are set forth
below will provide in writing to
anyone requesting it, a statement
of all costs and fees due at any
time prior to the sale. VIII. The ef-
fect 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 de-
scribed property. IX. Anyone hav-
ing any objections to this sale on
any grounds whatsoever will be
afforded an opportunity to be
heard as to those objections if they
bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale
pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Fail-
ure to bring such a lawsuit may re-
sult in a waiver of any proper
grounds for invalidating the Trust-
ees’ Sale. X. Notice to Occupants
or Tenants. The purchaser at the
Trustee’s sale is entitled to posses-
sion 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 follow-
ing the sale the purchaser has the
right to evict occupants who are
not tenants by summary proceed-
ings 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. Notice to
Borrower(s) who received a letter
under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NO-
TICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE
THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF
YOUR HOME. Mediation MUST
be requested between the time
you receive the Notice of Default
and no later than 90 calendar days
BEFORE the date of sale listed in
the Notice of Trustee Sale. If an
amended Notice of Trustee Sale is
recorded providing a 45-day no-
tice of the sale, mediation must be
requested no later than 25 calen-
dar days BEFORE the date of sale
listed in the amended Notice of
Trustee Sale. DO NOT DELAY.
CONTACT A HOUSING COUN-
SELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LI-
CENSED IN WASHINGTON
NOW to assess your situation and
refer you to mediation if you might
eligible and it may help you save
your home. See below for safe
sources of help. SEEKING ASSIST-
ANCE Housing counselors and
legal assistance may be available at
little or no cost to you. If you
would like assistance in determin-
ing your rights and opportunities to
keep your house, you may contact
the following: The statewide fore-
closure hotline for assistance and
referral to housing counselors rec-
ommended by the Housing Fi-
nance Commission: Telephone:
(877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819
Website: www.wshfc.org The
United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development:
Telephone: (800) 569-4287 Web-
site: www.hud.gov The statewide
civil legal aid hotline for assistance
and referrals to other housing
counselors and attorneys: Tele-
phone: (800) 606-4819 Website:
www.homeownership.wa.gov Dat-
ed: October 31, 2023 MTC Finan-
cial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly
Appointed Successor Trustee By:
Alan Burton, Vice President MTC
Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps
606 W. Gowe Street Kent, WA
98032 Toll Free Number: (844)
367-8456 TDD: 711 949.252.8300
For Reinstatement/Pay Off
Quotes, contact MTC Financial
Inc. DBA Trustee Corps Order
Number 97196, Pub Dates:
2/14/2024, 3/6/2024, FERNDALE
RECORD
Published February 14 & March 6,
2024
Notice
to Creditors
LEGAL
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
FOR WHATCOM COUNTY
In Re: GLORIA BUREN KELSH and
ARTHUR KELSH Revocable Trust,
Gloria Buren Kelsh and Arthur
Kelsh, Deceased.
Cause No. 24-4-00063-37
Judge: EVAN P. JONES
NONPROBATE NOTICE TO
CREDITORS (RCW 11.42.030)
The Notice Agent named below
has elected to give notice to credit-
ors of the above-named deced-
ents. As of the date of the filing of
a copy of this notice with the court,
the notice agent has no knowledge
of any other person acting as no-
tice agent or of the appointment
of a personal representative of
the decedents’ estates in the State
of Washington. According to the
records of the court as are avail-
able on the date of the filing of
this notice with the court, a cause
number regarding the decedents
has not been issued to any other
notice agent and a personal repre-
sentative of the decedents’ estates
has not been appointed.
Any persons having a claim against
the decedents must, before the
claim would be barred by any
otherwise applicable statute of
limitations, present the claim in
the manner as provided in RCW
11.42.070 by serving on or mailing
to the notice agent or the notice
agent’s attorney at the address stat-
ed below a copy of the claim and
filing the original claim with the
court in which the notice agent’s
declaration and oath were filed.
The claim must be presented with-
in the late of: (1) 30 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 for-
ever barred, except as otherwise
provided in RCW 11.42.050 and
11.42.060. This bar is effective as
to claims against both the deced-
ents’ probate assets and nonpro-
bate assets.
Date of First Publication: January
31, 2024
NOTICE AGENT: DANIEL KELSH
Address: 818 39th Place, Belling-
ham WA 98229
Attorney for NOTICE AGENT: Jes-
sica Aurelia Carr, WSBA #43439,
North Sound Law Group, PLLC,
300 N. Commercial St., Belling-
ham, WA 98225; Phone: 360-671-
7700
Published January 31 & February 7,
14, 2024
LEGAL
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY
OF WHATCOM
In Re the Estate of:
BETTY RAE ROBINSON
NO. 24-4-00102-37
NON-PROBATE NOTICE TO
CREDITORS
RCW 11.42.030
JUDGE: EVAN P. JONES
The Notice Agents named below
has elected to give notice to credit-
ors of the above-named decedent.
As of the date of the filing of a
copy of this notice with the court,
the notice agent has no knowledge
of any other person acting as no-
tice agent or of the appointment
of a personal representative of
the decedent’s estate in the State
of Washington. According to the
records of the court as are avail-
able on the date of the filing of
this notice with the court, a cause
number regarding the decedent
has not been issued to any other
notice agent and a personal repre-
sentative of the decedent’s estate
has not been appointed.
Any persons having a claim against
the decedent must, before the
claim would be barred by any
otherwise applicable statute of
limitations, present the claim in
the manner as provided in RCW
11.42.070 by serving on or mail-
ing to the notice agent or the
notice agent’s attorney at the ad-
dress stated below a copy of the
claim and filing the original claim
with the court in which the notice
agent’s declaration and oath were
filed. The claim must be presented
within the late of: (1) 30 days after
the notice agent served or mailed
the notice to the creditor as pro-
vided 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 for-
ever barred, except as otherwise
provided in RCW 11.42.050 and
11.42.060. This bar is effective as
to claims against both the deced-
ent’s probate assets and nonpro-
bate assets.
DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION
February 7, 2023
NOTICE AGENTS
Linda Lee Robinson
306 N. Commercial St., Ste. B
Bellingham, WA 98225
Attorney for Notice Agents:
Erin Mae Glass, WSBA #39746
Chuckanut Law Group, PLLC
306 N. Commercial St., Suite B
Bellingham, WA 98225
Published February 7, 14 & 21,
2024
Probate Notice
to Creditors
LEGAL
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
STATE OF WASHINGTON
FOR WHATCOM COUNTY
In the Matter of the Estate of Larry
Milton Brown, Deceased.
Cause No. 24-4-00093-37
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDIT-
ORS (RCW 11.40.030)
The Personal Representative
named below has been appointed
as Personal Representative of this
estate. Any person having a claim
against the decedent must, before
the time the claim would be barred
by any otherwise applicable stat-
ute 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 at-
torney at the address stated below
a copy of the claim and filing the
original of the claim with the court.
The claim must be presented
within the later of: (1) thirty days
after the personal representative
served or mailed the notice to the
creditor as provided under RCW
11.40.020(3); or (2) four months
after the date of first publication
of the notice. If the claim is not
presented within this time frame,
the claim is forever barred, except
as otherwise provided in RCW
11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This
bar is effective as to claims against
both the decedent’s probate and
non-probate assets.
Date of First Publication:
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Personal Representative:
Karly Adella Young
Attorney for Personal Representa-
tive: Jessica Aurelia Carr, WSBA
#43439
Address for Mailing or Service:
North Sound Law Group, PLLC,
300 N. Commercial St., Belling-
ham, WA 98225; Phone: 360-671-
7700
Published February 7, 14 & 21,
2024
LEGAL
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY
OF WHATCOM
In Re the Estates of
THERESA ANN DUPUIS,
Deceased.
NO. 24-4-00081-37
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDIT-
ORS
RCW 11.40.030
JUDGE: LEE GROCHMAL
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 stat-
ute 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 at-
torney 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 pro-
vided 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 for-
ever barred, except as otherwise
provided in RCW 11.40.051 and
11.40.060. This bar is effective
as to claims against both the de-
cedents’ probate and nonprobate
assets.
DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION
02/07/2024
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Yvonne Hyde
Attorney for Personal Represent-
ative:
Erin Mae Glass, WSBA #39746
Chuckanut Law Group, PLLC
306 N. Commercial St., Suite B
Bellingham, WA 98225
Published February 7, 14 & 21,
2024
LEGAL
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
STATE OF WASHINGTON
FOR WHATCOM COUNTY
In the Matter of the Estate of JAN-
LYNNE JEAN MCDONALD, De-
ceased.
Cause No.24-400118-37
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDIT-
ORS (RCW 11.40.030)
The Personal Representative
named below has been appointed
as Personal Representative of this
estate. Any person having a claim
against the decedent must, before
the time the claim would be barred
by any otherwise applicable stat-
ute 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 at-
torney at the address stated below
a copy of the claim and filing the
original of the claim with the court.
The claim must be presented
within the later of: (1) thirty days
after the personal representative
served or mailed the notice to the
creditor as provided under RCW
11.40.020(3); or (2) four months
after the date of first publication
of the notice. If the claim is not
presented within this time frame,
the claim is forever barred, except
as otherwise provided in RCW
11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This
bar is effective as to claims against
both the decedent’s probate and
non-probate assets.
Date of First Publication: February
14, 2024
Personal Representative: JAMES
MCDONALD
Attorney for Personal Representa-
tive: Jessica Aurelia Carr, WSBA #
Address for Mailing or Service:
North Sound Law Group, PLLC,
300 N. Commercial St., Belling-
ham, WA 98225; Phone: 360-671-
7700
Published February 14, 21 & 28,
2024
LEGAL
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
STATE OF WASHINGTON
FOR WHATCOM COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF DELORES ELAINE MINIKEN,
Deceased.
No. 24-4-00005-37
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
WHEREAS, the last Will of DE-
LORES ELAINE MINIKEN, de-
ceased, was on the 3rd day of
January, 2024 duly exhibited,
proven, and recorded in our said
Superior Court.
AND WHEREAS, it appears that
DAYNA MINIKEN PENNEY, has
been named Executor in and by
said will;
NOW, THEREFORE, know all per-
sons by these presents, that we
do hereby appoint and authorize
DAYNA MINIKEN PENNEY, Exec-
utor, to execute said Will accord-
ing to law.
WITNESS Jonathan Richardson,
Court Commissioner of said Su-
perior Court and the seal of said
Court hereto affixed this 3rd day of
January 2024.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
of the Superior Court of Whatcom
County, Washington
by Connie Long, Deputy Clerk
CERTIFICATE
STATE OF WASHINGTON I
COUNTY OF WHATCOM ) ss.
I, RAYLENE KING, County Clerk
and Clerk of the Superior Court of
Whatcom County, do hereby cer-
tify that the above and foregoing
is a true and correct copy of the
Letters Testamentary in the above
entitled matter, and were on the
3rd day of January, 2024 duly en-
tered of record.
I further certify that said Letters are
now in full force and effect.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand and affixed
the Seal of the Superior Court, this-
3rd day of January, 2024
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
of the Superior Court of Whatcom
County, Washington
Bv Connie Long, Deputy Clerk
Published January 31 & February
7, 14, 2024
See LEGALS on B7
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LEGALS
Continued from B5
LEGAL
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT
FOR ISLAND COUNTY,
WASHINGTON
IN THE ESTATE OF
DOUGLAS LEE NIBARGER,
Deceased.
No.: 24-4-00013-15
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDIT-
ORS
RCW 11.40.020, 11.40.030
The Administrator named below
has been appointed as Adminis-
trator of this estate. Any person
having a claim against the deced-
ent 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 Admin-
istrator or the Administrator’s at-
torney at the address stated below
a copy of the claim and filing the
original of the claim with the court
in which the probate proceedings
were commenced. The claim must
be presented within the later of: (1)
Thirty days after the Administrator
served or mailed the notice to the
creditor as provided under RCW
11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months
after the date of first publication
of the notice. If the claim is not
presented within this time frame,
the claim is forever barred, except
as otherwise provided in RCW
11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This
bar is effective as to claims against
both the decedent’s probate and
nonprobate assets.
Date of First Publication:
1/31/2024
Administrator: Angie Rice
Attorney for the Administrator:
Deborah Holbert
Address for Service by Mail: PO
Box 1046, Freeland, WA 98249
Address for actual Service: 5575
Harbor Ave, Ste. 207B, Freeland,
WA 98249
Court of probate proceedings and
cause number: Island County Su-
perior Court #24-4-00013-15
Published January 31 & February 7,
14, 2024
LEGAL
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT
OF WASHINGTON
FOR WHATCOM COUNTY
In Re The Estate of:
MONTE YOUNG ADAMS,
Deceased.
No. 23-4-00798-37
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDIT-
ORS
(RCW 11.40.030) (NTCRD)
The person named below has been
appointed as Personal Represent-
ative of this Estate. Any person
having a claim against the deced-
ent 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 Person-
al 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 com-
menced. The claim must be pre-
sented within the later of: (1) Thirty
days after the Personal Represent-
ative 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 pub-
lication of the notice. If the claim
is not presented within this time
frame, the claim is forever barred,
except as otherwise provided in
RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060.
This bar is effective as to claims
against both the decedent’s pro-
bate and nonprobate assets.
Date of First Publication:
February 7, 2024
Personal Representative
BRENT D ADAMS
Address for Mailing or Service:
Brent Adams
5012 Macbeth Dr, Anacortes, WA
98221
916 690 4289
Court of probate proceedings and
cause number:
Whatcom County Superior Court
CASE NBR 23-4-00798-37
Published February 7, 14 & 21,
2024
Public Notice
LEGAL
City of Lynden, 300 4th Street Lyn-
den, WA 98264-1905, is seeking
coverage under the Washington
State Department of Ecology’s
Construction Stormwater NPDES
and State Waste Discharge Gener-
al Permit.
The proposed project, Cedar Drive
Reconstruction, is located at Cedar
Drive east of Depot Road in Lyn-
den in Whatcom County.
This project involves 1.75 acres
of soil disturbance for activities
relating to the reconstruction of
approximately 1,100 linear feet
of Cedar Drive, new stormwater
collection, conveyance, and treat-
ment system, new sanitary sewer
main, and matches to private prop-
erty.
Some post-construction runoff will
discharge to groundwater via new
infiltration and dispersion trench-
es. The receiving waterbodies are
Depot Road Ditch and Fishtrap
Creek.
Any persons desiring to present
their views to the Washington
State Department of Ecology re-
garding this Application, or inter-
ested in Ecology’s action on this
Application, may notify Ecology
in writing no later than 30 days
of the last date of publication of
this notice. Ecology reviews public
comments and considers whether
discharges from this project would
cause a measurable change in re-
ceiving water quality, and, if so,
whether the project is necessary
and in the overriding public inter-
est according to Tier II anti-degrad-
ation requirements under WAC
173-201A-320.
Comments can be submitted to:
ecyrewqianoi@ecy.wa.gov, or
ATTN: Water Quality Program,
Construction Stormwater
Washington State Department of
Ecology
P.O. Box 47696
Olympia, WA 98504-7696
Published February 14 & 21, 2024
Summons by
Publication
LEGAL
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR WHATCOM
COUNTY
CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SER-
VICES, LLC,
Plaintiff,
v.
BOBBY JERRY MILLS and BETTY
CHARLENE MILLS, husband and
wife,
Defendants.
Case No.: 23-2-01603-37
SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION
(60 DAYS)
TO THE DEFENDANT/RE-
SPONDENT(S) BOBBY JERRY
MILLS and BETTY CHARLENE
MILLS, husband and wife:
You are hereby summoned to
appear within sixty days after the
date of the first publication of this
summons, to wit, within sixty days
after the 14th day of February,
2024, and defend the above en-
titled action in the above entitled
court, and answer the complaint
of the plaintiff CARRINGTON
MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC and
serve a copy of your answer upon
the undersigned attorneys for
plaintiff, ZBS Law, LLP, at their of-
fice below stated; and in case of
your failure so to do, judgment will
be rendered against you according
to the demand of the complaint,
which has been filed with the clerk
of said court. This is a Complaint
for Declaratory Relief and Refor-
mation of Deed of Trust and Loan
Modification Agreement.
DATED: February 8, 2024
ZBS LAW, LLP.
By: /s/ Tom B. Pierce of Pacific Woods Condominium,
Tom B. Pierce, WSBA# 26730
Attorney for Plaintiff
ZBS Law, LLP
11335 NE 122nd Way, Suite 105
Kirkland, WA 98034
Ph. 206-209-0375
Fax 206-260-8870
Published February 14, 21, 28 &
March 6, 13, 20, 2024
LEGAL
THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY
OF WHATCOM
UNIT OWNERS ASSOCIATION
OF PACIFIC WOODS CONDO-
MINIUM, a Washington non-profit
corporation,
Plaintiff,
vs.
JONI A. NESTLEBUSH and JOHN
DOE NESTLEBUSH, her husband,
and the marital community there-
of, if any; CARRINGTON MORT-
GAGE SERVICES, LLC, its succes-
sors and assigns; and all unknown
parties claiming an interest in the
real property that is the subject of
this proceeding,
Defendants.
NO: 23 2 01692 37
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
Judge Lee Grochmal
THE STATE OF WASHINGTON,
to: Joni A. Nestlebush and John
Doe Nestlebush, her husband,
and the marital community there-
of, if any; and any unknown party
claiming any interest in the real
property that is the subject of this
proceeding.
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED
to appear within 60 days after the
date of the first publication of this
summons, to-wit, within 60 days af-
ter the 10th day of January, 2024,
and defend the above entitled
action in the above entitled court,
and answer the complaint of the
plaintiff, Unit Owners Association
and serve a copy of your answer
upon the undersigned attorneys
for plaintiff, Gregory E. Thulin, at
his office below stated; and in case
of your failure to do so, judgment
will be rendered against you ac-
cording to the demand of the com-
plaint, which has been filed with
the clerk of said court.
The purpose of this lawsuit is to
foreclose a lien regarding the fol-
lowing described real property:
Insert Unit No. 31 of Pacific
Woods Condominium, Phase
5, according to the Declaration
thereof, recorded under Auditor’s
File No. 2011001044, and any
amendments thereto, records of
Whatcom County, Washington.
Situate in Whatcom County,
Washington.
APN 380332 167412 0031 / PID
79329
DATED: January 3, 2024.
Law Offices of Gregory E. Thulin,
P.S.
Gregory E. Thulin, WSBA #21752
Attorney for Plaintiff
Published January 10, 17, 24, 31 &
February 7, 14, 2024

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