Lesley Kamphouse and Bert Sorin

Lesley Kamphouse and Bert Sorin announce their engagement, which took place on Oct. 17, 2009. Lesley is a daughter of Neil Kamp-house of Sumas and Bonnie and Bryan Allem of Lexington, S.C. She graduated from Nooksack Valley High School and Seattle Pacific University.

Florence Kredit

Florence Kredit, who resides at the Christian Health Care Center in Lynden, is celebrating her 100th birthday with some family events. She was born on Feb. 5, 1910, to Teake and Maggie De Jong. She is a member of Third Christian Reformed Church of Lynden.

MADELYNN KAY DAVIS
  Krystal and Jason Davis of Everson welcomed a daughter, Madelynn Kay, on Dec. 29, 2009, at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. She weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces. Grandparents are Bill and Pam Deeter of Everson and Don and Shelly Davis of Sumas.

ARLIE CLARA HARRIET RAMERMAN
  Hattie and Jerald Ramerman of Lynden welcomed a daughter, Arlie Clara Harriet, on Jan. 27, 2010, at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces, and joins her brother, Amos, 2 1/2.

Walter Meester

It is with great joy that we are able to celebrate the 10th birthday of the stem cell transplant of our father and grandfather, which took place on Feb. 8, 2000. We are grateful to our heavenly Father who makes all things possible and for the good health that he has restored to Walter Meester.

Lisa Marie Stauffer and Eric James Van Beek

Lisa Marie Stauffer and Eric James Van Beek announce their engagement and plans for a March 1, 2010 wedding at Kaanapali in Maui. Lisa is a daughter of John and Nancy Strachan of Lynden. She is a graduate of Lynden High School and is employed at Peoples Bank as an assistant branch manager.

TRENTON SCOTT CRABTREE
  Christy and Clint Crabtree of Medical Lake, Wash., welcomed a son, Trenton Scott, on Dec. 19, 2009, at Deaconess Medical Center in Spokane. He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce, and joins Zachary, 2. Grandparents are Larry and Cathy Lewis of Custer and Ron and Barbara Crabtree of Lynden. Great-grandparents are Don and LaRhee Lewis of Oregon City, Ore., and David and Doris Crabtree of Lynden.

Jennelle Wynn and Kyle Gene Boon

Jennelle Wynn Pelleboer and Kyle Gene Boon were united in marriage on June 27, 2009, at Tail Skid Meadows near Custer, with Pastor Grant Fishbook officiating.
  The bride is a daughter of Harry and Jennie Pelleboer of Sumas. Ron and Kathy Boon of Sumas are the parents of the groom.

ALYSSA JEAN TJOELKER
  Tana and Travis Tjoelker of Blaine welcomed a daughter, Alyssa Jean, on Nov. 19, 2009, at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and joins brother Adrian, 2. Grandparents are Chuck and Barb Tjoelker of Blaine and Sandy Kelton and Jeff and Genieve Kelton, all of Ferndale.

Chelsie Marie Miller and Bart Jeremy Zandstra

Chelsie Marie Miller and Bart Jeremy Zandstra, both of Lynden, announce their engagement and plans for a March 18, 2010 wedding. Chelsie is a daughter of Steve and Ellie Miller of Lynden. She graduated from Lynden High School and Whatcom Community College and is employed as a human resources assistant at Western Refinery Services.

Dara Van Berkum and Matthew Scheffer

Dara Van Berkum and Matthew Scheffer, both of Everson, announce their engagement and plans for a May 21, 2010 wedding. Dara is a daughter of John and Cindy Van Berkum of Everson. She graduated from Nooksack Valley High School and from Whatcom Community College.