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Cities close playgrounds, parks still open for those social distancing Parks staff no longer able to follow CDC guidelines for sanitation and have closed all playgournds By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com
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Lakewood schools handing out meals at their bus stops The Lakewood School District is providing about 1,800 meals per day to local children By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Lakewood School District has begun providing meals to local children in an effort to make sure all youth are getting food during the new coronavirus quarantine. The district is delivering meals through its bus routes at all bus stops. Any child, even if not enrolled in a Lakewood school, can receive a meal. There is no registration required and the meals are free. Buses start out at 9 a.m. each day. Amie Verellen-Grubbs, assistant director of teach-
ing and learning at the district, said that the district decided to use their bus routes because they "wanted to reach the kids that needed it the most." The Lakewood School District is a more rural district with spread out bus stops, and unlike some other local districts, many children are not able to walk to their school. "Especially now that we're in a 'stay-at-home' order," said Verellen-Grubbs. "We wanted to do everything we could." The number of meals given out has increased quickly with the program, she said. "We have almost tripled the number of meals that we are serving," said VerellenGrubbs, adding the district See LAKEWOOD on page 2
Marysville and Arlington have closed off their playgrounds but their parks are still open for those who are following social distancing guidelines. COVID-19, the new coronavirus, has caused local cities to shut down portions of their parks that they are unable to consistently sanitize. For Marysville, that See PLAYGROUNDS on page 7
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Playgrounds at Jennings Park have been fenced off as the city closes them until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Snohomish Health District begins drive-thru COVID-19 testing By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com
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The drive-thru testing site in Everett near Funko Field on March 23. The testing is available to those experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and that are part of an essential workforce or at-risk population.
The Snohomish Health District has begun drivethru testing for COVID-19 that is available for priority workers or those especially at-risk from the disease. The drive-thru testing began March 23 and will continue for three weeks after that in Everett, near Funko Field. Those being tested must have symptoms of COVID-19. See TESTING on page 6
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is now serving about 1,800 meals per day. She noted that the menu has also been improving each day. "We had some issues getting food out in the beginning," said VerellenGrubbs. Many students rely on the food that they receive at school and with school closing because of the COVID-19 outbreak there was concern of where they would receive lunch. When Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee ordered schools closed he also ordered districts to put together lunch programs.
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"As a district we do a lot more than just educational services," said Verellen-Grubbs. She said she oversees a number of different populations including foster care students and low-income families that often need those lunches. "There's a lot our schools do in terms of meals that many kids count on," she said. "There's a moral obligation to continue that." Leftover meals are donated to local churches. "If we have any meals left we leave them with the local Lutheran church," which takes them to three other local churches. Families and other community members can pick up leftover meals there if they are still in need of food,
said Verellen-Grubbs. The program is keeping a lot of Lakewood School District working through the closure as well. "There is a good number of staff members involved in helping with this," said Verellen-Grubbs, including para-educators, bus drivers and nutrition staff. "Staff is excited to continue to be involved in the lives of these students and families," she said. The district is also putting together some boxes of grocery staples that families will be able to sign up for. The items are meant for the week that is typically spring break. Those boxes are scheduled to head out sometime soon, possible April 3 or 6, said Verellen-Grubbs.
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Local casinos closed until at least mid-April By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Local casinos have been closed for several weeks now as tribes in the area help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and follow Gov. Jay Inslee's 'stay-at-home' order. The Tulalip Resort Casino will say closed for an indeterminate amount of time. The Angel of the Winds Casino is also scheduled closed until at least April 9. Stillaguamish Tribal officials will reassess that date later and see if it needs to be pushed back. "I think we will continue to listen to what our governor is saying," said Mary Jewett, director of marketing with the Angel of the Winds casino. "We will keep the best interests of our tribal members and our staff and team in mind in these trying times." The hotels that each of the casinos has are also closed because of the new coronavirus. The local tribes performed deep cleaning of their casinos. "Our whole team went
through and did a deep cleaning of the whole casino," said Jewett. "They went through anything and everything. Same with all the hotel rooms, they meticulously cleaned everything." Tulalip Resort Casino staff members used medical-grade disinfectant to clean their facility. The Angel of the Winds casino said they will have cleaning standards that exceed the CDC recommendations when they re-open. Both casinos have committed to pay staff members for at least a couple of weeks into the quarantine. Currently, the Angel of the Winds staff is being paid through April 1. Jewett said a decision beyond that date has not been made yet (as of March 26). "The Tribe and our general manager have the best interests of our team members and they will do what we can," said Jewett. The Tulalip Tribes said they will continue paying staff through April 5, then allow employees use of their annual leave from April 6 to 12. After that, mandatory furloughs will begin. "It was a painful deci-
sion. But furloughs, instead of layoffs, mean that employees will retain their jobs, and anniversary dates, and return to their jobs when we reopen. Under the Tulalip Tribes' furlough policy, employees are also eligible for unemployment while on furlough," said Tulalip Tribal chairwoman Teri Gobin in a statement. "With no revenue, we had to protect our future, our elders, and our community. There was no easy path forward." Both casinos found themselves with a good deal of food during the beginning of the shutdown and donated to local food banks when able. The Angel of the Winds casino provided 1,800 pounds of food to the Arlington and Stanwood food banks. "Times are tough for everyone and we are trying to figure out how we can be a good neighbor," said Jewett. "Anything we can do to give back to the community is critical." When they re-open, the Angel of the Winds casino is also planning to provide some sort of bonus or gift
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Larsen holds COVID-19 telephone town hall By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen hosted a telephone town hall to address concerns from residents on COVID-19 and the government response to the crisis on March 23. Larsen represents Washington state's Second Congressional District, which stretches from Lynnwood
to Bellingham and includes most of Marysville, Arlington and Tulalip. Dr. Paul Pottinger, the director of the Infectious Diseases & Tropical Medicine Clinic at the UW Medical Center, also joined Larsen on the call to help answer questions about the new coronavirus. The town hall was held only a half hour after Gov. Jay Inslee issued a 'stay-at-
home' order to limit the spread of COVID-19 and Larsen encouraged residents to heed that order. "Please stay at home and stay healthy," he said. "If left to spread it will overwhelm our medical resources." Larsen said social distancing is the best tool we have to protect each other and our most vulnerable populations. "I know it is hard, but it
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does appear to be working," said Pottinger. "Out of desperation, because we have no other choice, to protect ourselves, to protect our seniors, this is the approach we have to take,." Pottinger added there is a lot of work ahead for doctors and other health care professionals. "It's still early days for the epidemic, believe it or not. I know it feels like it's been forever," he said. "We are committed to finding the answers for all those important questions. I'm more optimistic now than I have been with how the epidemic is going." Personal protective equipment (PPE), such as masks and gloves, is a big concern for many, said Larsen. "The existing supply does
not meet the demand locally, or nationally," he said. "Washington state received multiple shipments from the strategic national stockpile," Larsen added, however those supplies will likely be going mostly to healthcare professionals who are working with at-risk populations. A field hospital could be set up in the state soon, as well, said Larsen. "The Department of Defense has said they will deploy five field hospitals nationally," he said. "We anticipate Washington state will receive at least one of these hospitals." Testing was also on many residents' minds and is an important tool for curbing the spread of COVID-19. "More tests means bet-
ter knowledge and therefore smarter knowledge to stop the spread," said Larsen. On March 23 the state was testing about 3,800 per day. "My dream would be to know the viral infection status of everyone. If I had my magic wand I would ask who has got it," said Pottinger. "That's the dream. The challenge for us is that technology is not yet there for us to deploy it state-wide, nation-wide," he said. With limited testing the state has to target their resources at the most at-risk populations. Larsen also hopes to see some relief heading to workers who have been affected by the stay-at-home orders. "We've seen thousands of our neighbors thrown out of work," said Larsen. "I am looking what we can do for mortgage payments, rent and business loan payments. I don't have the answer yet." The relief package that was being debated in the U.S. Congress had some disagreements about the implementation, said Larsen. "There are no strings attached to the money they want to give to companies. I think one of the lessons we learned in 2008 is that we can put strings on this money to make sure the workers receive protection and the government gets their money back," he said. Larsen said he expects the House and Senate to come to a resolution for the package. (The CARES Act was passed by the House and Senate, and was signed by President Trump on March 27.) Unemployment insurance policy has also been loosened in some cases and Larsen encourages individuals to apply at the state website. "For anyone who has questions about unemployment assistance, before congress adds to unemployment assistance, I would strongly encourage you to go to esd. wa.gov," he said. President Donald Trump's major disaster declaration for the state of Washington has the potential to open up individual assistance funds for households as well. "Our delegation will continue pressing FEMA to expand the disaster declaration," said Larsen. Many types of workers are not helped by unemployment insurance and Larsen said those disaster funds could support gig workers as well. "We're a state that has a lot of gig-economy workers. That category of worker doesn't get help in many of the traditional buckets," said Larsen. "We're working with the state and FEMA to expand the disaster declaration so we can include selfemployed and contractors."
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Stores provide special hours for at-risk people By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com With concerns of COVID-19 and escalating cases in Washington state many stores are making changes to their staff routines and providing special hours for the most vulnerable populations. Most grocery stores in the area have chosen specific hours each week to provide to seniors, immuno-compromised, recently pregnant or other at-risk individuals. "We have set aside dedicated shopping hours for senior citizens and other at-risk populations, such as pregnant women or those with compromised immune systems," said Tairsa Worman, public affairs manager for Safeway and Albertsons. The vulnerable shopping hours for those stores is Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. The pharmacy will open at 7 a.m. on those days as well. For Target, the first hour of shopping every Tuesday and Wednesday will be for those 65 and older, pregnant women and those defined by the CDC as at-risk.
"During the dedicated hours, we’ll have team members outside of our stores before opening, reminding guests to practice social distancing both in line and when entering the store," said Jake Anderson, a communications staff member for Target. CVS pharmacies at Target will also be open at that time. More hours for vulnerable populations are available at various stories. Those include Tuesdays at Walmart from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays at Costco from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., Tuesday and Thursdays at WinCo Foods from 6 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays at Haggen from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at Fred Meyer from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. and Monday through Friday at Dollar Tree from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Be sure to double check those with stores to ensure you have the most current information. Stores in the local area also taking increased precautions in cleaning for their customers and staff members.
Child care available for essential workers By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com The Arlington Boys & Girls Club, in partnership with local school districts, will offer free childcare for families of healthcare workers and other essential employees during the COVID-19 shutdown. When Gov. Jay Inslee shut down schools until April 24 he also requested school districts find ways to provide childcare to children of healthcare workers and other essential workers. The Arlington School District, the Lakewood School District and the Darrington School District have partnered with the Arlington Boys & Girls Club to do that. "We have an opportunity here to provide free childcare for students of healthcare workers, first responders, pharmacy workers and grocery store workers," said Chrys Sweeting, superintendent of the Arlington School District. The club is providing child care from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day for free to children of those kinds of workers. Other children can receive childcare, however there is a cost. "We're taking all measures to make sure that the kids are remaining healthy," said Lyanne Rolf, unit direc-
tor for the Arlington Boys & Girls Club. Screenings are given at the beginning of the day to check the temperature for kids that come into the club. Social distancing for the kids is also being followed. "We're keeping them separated as much as possible. They're kids so we have to remind them," said Rolf. Children rotate between four rooms throughout the day, including the computer room, the gym and the teen center. "Usually, only kids 13 and up are allowed to be here in the teen center, so our younger guys are loving coming in here," said Rolf. Every other computer station has been closed to ensure social distancing. Games being played in the gym are chosen so that kids are not touching each other. School districts are providing food for lunch and breakfast for the program. "This is for our families with healthcare workers, first responders or other essential employees. We know you're on the frontlines fighting for us and we want you to have this support," she said. Rolf said that those interested in more information or in dropping of their child should call 360-435-4442 to register.
"We have implemented several steps to ensure the safety of the people who shop in and work in our stores," said Worman. She said Safeway and Albertsons plan to install Plexiglas in all checkout lanes in all stores over the next two weeks to provide a barrier between customers and cashiers. "We’ve taken enhanced measures to clean and disinfect all departments, restrooms and other hightouch points of the store throughout the day, as well as a deep cleanse at the end of each business day," said Worman. Anderson said Target is also implementing enhanced cleaning protocols. "We’re taking guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC), which recommends regular cleaning as one of the most important preventive measures," he said. A staff member at each store is assigned to the entrance and checkout lanes are being cleaned after each customer. Some stores have adjusted their hours to give time for staff members to restock shelves and clean. "We have placed signage in the stores to remind our customers to practice social distancing and remain six feet — essentially two shopping carts — apart," said Worman. The CDC is recommending six feet as that is the general distance droplets released from coughs can travel. "The company is installing designated waiting
points through floor markers positioned throughout the store, especially at check stands and stations where people most often congregate," said Worman. With the COVID-19 shutdown in the news, many residents are purchasing a large amount of in-demand items. "We’re also asking customers to continue to respect quantity limits of select, high-demand items like hand sanitizers, household cleaners, as well as toilet paper and paper towels," said Worman. "We’re refilling high-demand products as quickly as we can through our robust and sophisticated supply chain. If the product you’re looking for isn’t in the store today, there’s a good chance it will be there the next day
or the day after," she said. Worman added that nearly all Safeway and Albertsons are hiring at the moment. "We understand that this crisis has left many people suffering from layoffs or low hours and we have immediate openings," she said. Finally, she wanted to thank the workers who are under increased burdens right now. "We cannot express enough gratitude for our employees' dedication and commitment during this unprecedented time as they work to support their neighbors and provide essential service to communities here in Washington State and across the country," she said. "The ‘thank you’s’ they are receiving from customers mean so much."
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Cities will not perform utility shutoffs in April ____ “ Marysville, Arlington want to support individuals who are suddenly jobless by providing utility billing relief By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Marysville and Arlington are providing utility billing relief as they will not charge late fees and are suspending any shutoffs this April in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. COVID-19 has left many without work or with reduced hours and officials hope to provide some temporary relief for utility bills. "We are not charging late fees or penalties currently," said Sandy Langdon, finance director for the city of Marysville. That will be in effect for the city until April 30.
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"They go through a screening criteria looking for the symptoms. It's not all of them, it's sore throat,
"We are also suspending shutoffs in the city," she added Those measures could be extended if the Washington state 'stay-at-home' order extends past April as well, said Langdon. The Arlington City Council also approved a council vote for no late fees in March or April and to suspend utility shutoffs for those months as well. City administrator Paul Ellis said that Arlington could extend those measures as well, but it depends on how quickly the recovery is happening. "We have to see how the situation goes," he said. Ellis said city officials hope to support those struggling during the COVID-19 closures. "We know this is a tough time," he said.
cough and a fever of at least 100.4 degrees, or shortness of breath and difficulty breathing," said Heather Thomas, communications and public affairs officer for the Snohomish Health Dis-
"There are people who are unable to work because their business is closed or they have a reduced schedule," he said. The city is not able to provide free utility service, said Ellis, but it can take the measures which it has already enacted. "We can't wave the utility fees as that would be gifting a public fund, which is not constitutional," he said. Langdon said Marysville took action because COVID-19 is affecting large portions of the city's residents. "We want to make it easier for our community and business owners at this time," she said. "Many layoffs have occurred and we don't want that to affect our community right now," she added.
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Langdon also recommends businesses with dumpsters reduce their pickup schedule if they can at this time to lower the costs. "If your business uses a commercial dumpster it may be seeing less use," she said. As the state recovers from the coronavirus shutdown, many residents will return to bills that they have been unable to pay. "We are still encouraging people to pay if they can, as we do not want people to have large bills during the recovery," said Langdon. Marysville is changing their policy so that payment arrangements can be made even if you have a delinquency on your utility bills. Before, customers had to request for arrangements before becoming delinquent.
compromised. In the first day of testing the health district did five appointments every 15 minutes and pushed it to about seven appointments every 15 minutes each day after. "It's gone through pretty quick so we think we can get in seven," said Thomas. That means about 250 tests per day for residents of the county. The health district's testing is not meant to be the primary source of testing for the community, but a supplement to coronavirus testing. "We had been starting some plans a couple of weeks ago," said Thomas, and the opportunity came to receive some supplies. Dnohomish Health Dis-
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"Reach out to us if you need some help and we'll see what we can do for you," said Langdon. Ellis said that the city of Arlington also wants to work with people to help them get back on track during the recovery. "We want to work with people to get on a payment schedule," he said.
trict officials hope the drivethru testing supports the healthcare system in their time of need. "Obviously this is a huge release valve and if we can provide 250 a day that helps our healthcare providers focus on those who may not meet the criteria for our tests," said Thomas. At the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak there was limited tests, but Thomas said that situation has improved each day. "It's gotten better and this helps," she said. "I think there's lots of frustration. We've seen it and our community members have seen it. They have the symptoms and have some health conditions and are trying to find the testing," is difficult, she said.
The health district plans to run the testing for three weeks. "There is the hope that at some point we turn the curve in Snohomish County," said Thomas. "Right now, part of it is looking at supply. We have confirmation we'll have test kits for three weeks," she said. Health district officials also have to keep in mind their own capacity and resources when deciding what to commit to. "This is also resource intensive. We have 30 staff and volunteers out here operating this site. I know people are asking 'could we operate other sites around the county,' and it's just not realistic right now unfortunately," said Thomas. Those interested in an appointment must preregister at redcap.link/Snohomish-COVID-19. "We'll be opening appointments for one week at time," said Thomas. Residents sign up at a portal from the Washington State Department of Health, which gives them an identifier number, which they should bring with a photo ID to their appointment. Appointments are scheduled for five days a week right now. "We'll be looking at if there's enough demand to add an additional day or more hours," said Thomas. Informational materials at the appointment is available in a few languages. "We have a couple of non-English speakers, just by chance, but then we also have a couple of translation devices and the material is translated into six languages," said Thomas. More updates from the Snohomish Health District about COVID-19 are available at their website at snohd.org/484.
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means that the playgrounds and the skate park have been closed down and many buildings have been closed to the public. "We can't control how many people are using those areas," said Tara Mizell, director of Marysville's Parks, Culture and Recreation Department. "There is a lot of metal surfaces, and we were cleaning those every day but we couldn't guarantee that people wouldn't get exposed on that equipment," said Mizell. In Arlington playgrounds and restrooms have been closed at city parks. "This is for the safety of the public. We are not able to sanitize the playgrounds and bathrooms the way that is recommended for safety right now," said Sarah Lopez, community revitalization project manager with the city of Arlington. County parks are still open as well, but the parking lots have been closed. "The county parks have also been gated off, including Twin Rivers Park, but
they are still open to foot traffic," said Lopez. Arlington and Marysville's parks are still open, but individuals should be six feet apart and follow social distancing rules. "People should not gather in groups at the parks," said Lopez. People also shouldn't gather for use of the picnic shelters or sports field, she said. "I think people have really got the idea of staying home the last couple of days," said Lopez. Mizell said the Marysville parks are seeing a good amount of use still. "We've seen an increase in the use of the doggy bags in the last couple of weeks so, anecdotally at least, that tells us people are going out there for walks," said Mizell. The parks departments in both cities have had to cancel all events that were upcoming. "We had a handful of classes that had around 10 people," said Mizell. "Once the guidelines came out we knew there was no way to adhere to them with the number of people we had," she said. The biggest cancellation
for Marysville is likely the annual Easter Egg Hunt, which is usually held at Jennings Park. Arlington has also had to cancel their annual Easter Egg Hunt which they host with other community organizations. Besides the Easter event though, Arlington "didn't have a lot coming up," said Lopez. The McClinchy Mile Bike Ride is another event that has been forced to cancel. Marysville has been able to move many of their events to later in the year. "People have been great about rescheduling with us," said Mizell. The Mother/Son Superhero Dance has been rescheduled for June 6 and a number of Opera House concerts have been moved to later in the year. The Mother Lovin' Craft Fair has been rescheduled for Sept. 19. More cancellations and postponements may have to happen if the state 'stayat-home' order continues. "We're waiting to see what will happen over the next couple of weeks and will have a better picture soon," said Mizell.
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County Councilmembers advocate at state, federal level
In addition to the work of adopting policies and budgets for Snohomish County, we as Councilmembers are involved in advocacy to our legislators at the state and federal level. As representatives closest to the people, we bring the concerns of our communities to our state and federal partners. In this month’s column, I will highlight some of this work with at the state and federal level. The 2020 legislative session ended on March 12th. One of the major actions the legislature took this year was the response to the COVID-19 health emergency.
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Over the course of the session, legislators approved $200 million to support state and local health agencies in responding to the outbreak. This money will help public health agencies and medical centers test for
and respond to positive COVID-19 cases. Part of the money will also help fund increased unemployment claims caused by missed work due to the outbreak. We have seen great coordination between our local, state, and federal partners in this response and I thank the many agencies and organizations which have been part of this effort. I am also very appreciative of our community members who have stepped up to support one another during this difficult time. Another priority for See NEHRING on page 10
Coming together to respond to COVID-19 As the Marysville/Tulalip community comes together to respond to the COVID-19 virus threat and physical restrictions to help limit the spread of the virus, we are encouraged by the resilience of our residents and many examples of community partnerships to help those most in need. Marysville School District These unprecedented times provide opportunities for our district staff to connect with our students, families, community, and
staff in different ways. During this time, we want to make certain that our families and community members are able to connect with us. We have a variety of ways to receive information and learn about the school district and our schools. Website — Go to www. msd25.org. Stay updated on current news and events, access departments, school sites, and important notices. Social Media — Like and follow to receive updates.
"Isn't it the moment of most profound doubt that gives birth to new certainties. Perhaps the very soil that nourishes human hope; perhaps one could never find sense in life without first experiencing its absurdity." Author — Vaclav Havel Submitted by North County Outlook editor Scott Frank.
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services during these challenging times. Be safe and thank you for all that you are doing. RAVE: We should all support our local restaurants and their employees. Many of the are offering drive-thru, pick-up or delivery. We should also support the other businesses in our community who are also struggling during this crisis.
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It looks like it will take a bit of planning for people who want to help maintain the region’s blood supply for hospitals. Officials at Puget Sound Bloodworks are recommending people make an appointment in April and May to donate blood, since blood drives have been canceled due to COVID-19 “We need to keep the blood supply robust,” said Vicki Finson, executive vice president of blood services for Bloodworks Northwest, which is a non-profit organization that 1provides a safe blood supply to more than 90 hospitals in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. Bloodworks Northwest saw supplies drop in early March as public events were canceled in response to Coronavirus. Hundreds of blood drives were canceled since March 1 that represents a 11,500 reduction in donations, according to a news release from Bloodworks Northwest. Locally, six blood drives in the Marysville area have been canceled, which means a loss of more than 150 donations. An April 16 blood drive blood drive at Arlington High School, which would have brought in 58 units of blood, was also canceled, according to an email from John Yeager, spokesperson for Bloodworks Northwest. Finson said supplies fell
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in early March, but people responded after learning of the short supply. “Actually, the blood supply today is really strong.” She recommended people make an appointment to donate at the nearest blood center. Bloodworks Northwest has a location is at 2703 Oakes Ave. in Everett. To make an appointment call (425) 740-2909. Supplies will dip in April and Bloodworks Northwest will need help from the public, Finson said. The mobile buses, which account for 40 percent of blood drives, aren’t on the roads. She said that no blood center tests for COVID 19 and, according to information from Bloodworks Northwest, there hasn’t been a reported case of transfusion-transmitted Coronavirus in the world. Finson stressed that if anyone has any symptoms of Coronavirus – fever, cough and shortness of breath – then they should stay home. For more information, go to www.bloodworksnw. org.
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OVID-19, the novel coronavirus that was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization in midMarch 2020, has claimed thousands of lives across the globe. Though the WHO insisted during a press briefing declaring COVID-19 a pandemic that the virus could be suppressed and controlled, Director-General of the WHO Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus described what he felt were “alarming levels of inaction” in regard to preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Understanding COVID-19, including the threat it poses and how it’s transmitted, is of the utmost importance. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there is still much to learn about COVID-19, including how it spreads. However, the CDC notes the following are some ways that researchers, as of March 2020, feel that the virus is transmitted.
Person-to-person
Researchers who have studied the virus feel that it is spread mainly from person-to-person. People who are within six feet of one another may spread the virus through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of those who are nearby or potentially be inhaled into the lungs. The CDC notes that the virus is contagious, and that people might be most contagious when they are at their sickest. Symptoms of COVID-19 include difficulty breathing
Contact with surfaces
The CDC notes that researchers do not suspect that contact with contaminated surfaces or objects is the main way the COVID-19 virus is spreading. However, the CDC also notes that it may be possible for people to get the virus by touching surfaces of objects that have the virus on them and then touching their own mouths, noses or possibly their eyes. The relative infancy of COVID-19 means researchers have yet to fully understand how the
or shortness of breath, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion or inability to arouse, and bluish lips or face. Additional symptoms may be associated with COVID-19 as researchers learn more about the virus, and people who experience anything unusual should discuss their condition with a physician immediately.
Researchers also suspect that the virus may be spreading through people who are asymptomatic. So even people who do not feel sick or exhibit signs of sickness may unknowingly have the virus, potentially making them capable of spreading it.
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Understanding COVID-19 also involves staying up-to-date on local announcements about the virus and adhering to any restrictions government officials put in place. People living in or near areas where others have been diagnosed should follow all protocols put in place by the government to reduce their own and their neighbors’ risk of exposure to the virus. More information about COVID-19 is available at www. cdc.gov.
Protect yourself against COVID-19 and other diarrheal and respiratory illnesses, and help prevent the spread of germs to others, by following these simple hand hygiene guidelines: 1. Wash your hands with soap and warm water, lathering for at least 20 seconds. 2. If soap is unavailable, use a hand sanitizer containing at least 60 percent alcohol to clean your hands. Wash your hands throughout the day, and particularly under these circumstances: • Before preparing food • Before eating • After using the toilet • After changing a diaper or helping a child use the toilet • Before and after exposure to someone who is sick • After coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose Proper • After touching an animal or picking up animal waste handwashing helps • After handling pet food or treats all of us stay healthy, • After handling garbage or garbage cans so remember to be aware • Before and after attending to a cut or wound and do your part to help Information resource: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Snohomish County during the recent session was the cost of elections. The County Auditor in each county is responsible for administering elections each year. Most jurisdictions (cities, school district, fire districts, etc.) pay their share of election costs including staffing, voter pamphlets, and ballots. Historically, the state has not paid their share of these costs. As a county, we have joined other counties across the state in an attempt to change this. This year, our efforts were successful and the legislature adopted ESHB 2421, requiring the state to reimburse counties for their share of these election costs. As I mentioned, we also advocate and meet with our federal representatives in Congress. Two of our key
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We are also creating what is known as a Broadband Action Team (BAT) which brings government, business, and community partners together to identify needs. We have asked our federal partners for support in this effort to bring reliable high speed internet to more communities in Snohomish County. I appreciate the partnership of our state and federal representatives and look forward to continuing to work together to prioritize the needs of the citizens of Snohomish County. Nate Nehring is a member of the Snohomish County Council and represents District 1 which includes Arlington, Darrington, Granite Falls, Marysville, Stanwood, and unincorporated north county. He can be reached by email at Nate.Nehring@snoco.org or by phone at (425) 388-3494.
City of Marysville While city buildings are now closed to the public, we continue to operate all essential services including public safety, clean drinking water, garbage pickup, sewer services, road maintenance and more. City playgrounds, Cedarcrest Golf Course and the Skate Park are closed. City parks and trails remain open to enjoy as long as you remember to avoid crowds and stay at least 6 feet away from others to maintain physical distancing. We are working with the Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce to help support local businesses at this time. You can
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find a list of restaurants offering takeout and delivery meals at https://www. marysvillewa.gov/1047/ Supporting-Local-Businesses and also by joining the chamber’s “Marysville Tulalip Take-out & Delivery Options” Facebook page. That city web page also has information about special grocery shopping hours for seniors and other vulnerable populations along with information about other local service and retail businesses. Finally, while we are all asked to practice physical distancing at this time, it’s so important to nurture social connections. Check-in on your neighbors by phone or from a safe distance. Offer assistance with errands or grocery shopping to older folks and people with special needs. Keep in touch with family and friends, and take care of yourself too. This remarkable community has come through tough times in the past and we will do so again. This monthly column is jointly prepared by the City of Marysville, Marysville School District and Tulalip Tribes about topics of interest to the Marysville Tulalip community.
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Hunker down with these perennial veggies As we all are ers are engaged being forced to in making their yards more beaustay at home and tiful and learning keep our social more about the distance when joys of growing out and about, it their own food. has become apFor the most parent to me that By Steve Smith a heck of a lot of people are part, when we talk about taking advantage of this growing vegetables, we are time and working in their looking at annual crops that yards! I have never seen so we will grow for the season, many lawns neatly mowed harvest and consume, and and flower beds weeded so pull out in the fall. Some early in the season. I have edible crops are what we also noticed a huge re- refer to as perennial, which newed interest in planting simply means they are peredibles, such as fruit trees, manent and after going dorberries, and of course veg- mant in the fall return the gies. Maybe it is a result of following spring bigger and simply having more time on better. Here are four such our hands or a little bit of crops that are fun, easy to insecurity surrounding our grow for northwest gardenfood supply. Either way, as a ers and are only available small business owner, I am this time of year. Plant them extremely grateful for peo- this spring and by next year ple continuing to support you will be harvesting their local garden centers and bounty in perpetuity. Asparagus: There is delighted that homeown-
absolutely nothing sweeter than a fresh cut spear of asparagus directly from the garden this time of year. Trust me, unless you have a large swath of this planted, you will probably eat most of it before you ever make it back to the kitchen. Asparagus is packed with vitamins and minerals and is even touted to be a mood enhancer. Male selections like ‘Jersey Giant’ produce the largest spears. Considering it takes 2 to 3 years before you can start harvesting it, the sooner you plant it, the sooner you get to eat it. Rhubarb: This is a bold textured plant that makes an attractive ornamental as well as a tasty edible. It is grown for the stalks, which are often combined with strawberries to make delicious pies. The leaves are poisonous when consumed, but the stems, when
combined with copious amounts of sugar, are very tasty. Don’t panic when this plant goes dormant in the summer. It’s not dead. Horseradish: A specialty veggie for sure, fresh grated horseradish is a delicacy. The plant itself is rather weedy-looking, so plant it out of sight if possible. It is the root that is harvested, and like most perennial veggies, it is best to wait 2 to 3 years before cutting any to eat. Artichokes: As our weather has continued to moderate, artichokes have become more and more successful to grow in our climate. The plant makes a dramatic addition to the garden and over the years you should be able to harvest a half dozen chokes per plants. Aphids can be a problem but soapy water or lady bugs will usually get rid of them.
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Asparagus in veggie beds with strawberroies in pallets. All of these crops require rich soils and good drainage. Remember, they are permanent plants and will benefit from annual applications of food and compost. Work them into an edible landscape or add them to your vegetable garden for years of culinary enjoyment. Lastly, they are a
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