Revitalizing self, others: Raneys go from owning own business to creating business in other countries

ENCORE By Elisa Claassen For the Record WHATCOM— The Beech family goes back for generations in the small community of Maple Falls. Becky (Beech) Raney’s mother Danna Beech Haddock ...

AT THE HELM: Heaven gained a real ace

Some people are just so special, you could have known them your entire life and it still wouldn’t have been enough time. For me, Mike Adrian has been one of those people. The evening ...

GUEST OPINION: Sharing one’s Christmas memories

By Elisa Claassen For the Record WHATCOM — In a few days, it will again be Christmas. It is happening so fast. Once upon a time, I made my own cards and gifts, decorated inside and ...

Letters to the Editor — Dec. 22, 2021

Better to display no flag than tattered flag? Editor, The flag of the United States is a tangible representation of our country. Representing the United States of America, it is entitled ...

Hugh G. Locker

Hugh G. Locker On Dec. 9, the world lost the most amazing man and soul, Hugh G. Locker.  Ninety years on this Earth, Hugh gave all his heart to his family and those around him. For ...

Marsha Drain

Marsha Drain Marsha Kay Drain passed away in her home Saturday, Dec. 11 at the age of 72. She was deeply loved and adored by her children and grandchildren.  Marsha leaves a legacy ...

Cliff DeBoom

Cliff DeBoom Cliff De Boom passed away on Sunday, Dec. 12 at the age of 90. Clifford “Cliff” De Boom was born May 12, 1931, in Round Lake, Minnesota, the son of John and Gertrude ...

Ron Dykstra

Ron Dykstra Ron Dykstra, age 71, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 14.  He is known for his kind heart and love of the Lord. He had many friends. Ron was born on Oct. 31, 1950 in Bellingham ...

Jesus Rodriguez

Jesus Rodriguez Jesus Rodriguez, age 44 passed away Thursday, Dec. 16 after a brief illness.  Family and friends are invited to Nooksack Cemetery for a Graveside Service on Thursday, ...

Bill Faber

Bill Faber William Lloyd Faber (Bill) was born at home under the Christmas tree to Arnold S. and Janice K. (Broersma) Faber Dec. 14, 1986 in San Jose, California. He was the third of ...