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Extra precautions being taken locally to deal with coronavirus

By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

Local cities, schools, first responders and others are all taking extra caution and preparations to help slow a potential outbreak of COVID-19. The new coronavirus, also known by it’s scientific name COVID-19, is affecting Washington state as the majority of cases and deaths in the U.S. have been here. As of March 6, the Snohomish Health District is reporting 15 cases in the county, including one death. “The number of COVID-19 cases in the county is expected to change daily,” said Dr. Chris Spitters, health officer for the Snohomish Health District. The district plans to provide two updates per day, around 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., although details on specific cases are unlikely to be available right away. “I know that people are worried about the disease. First, remember that this is a mild or moderate illness for 80 percent of cases,” said Spitters. The World Health Organization estimated the current death rate for the coronavirus at 3.4 percent on March 4. That would make it more dangerous than the standard influenza virus, although experts say the death rate typically goes down as more testing is done as those with the most severe symptoms tend to be over-represented early as they are more likely to go to the hospital than those with mild symptoms.

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Locals Derek Drube, left, and Kelli Drube look at some of the items at the Stilly Valley Youth Dynamics annual fundraiser dinner on March 7.

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Dan Klein, a maintenance technician with the Arlington School District, sprays down one of the district’s buses with a disinfectant on March 5. Officials hope to slow the virus outbreak and have given a number of recommendations to the public. “It is caused by a respiratory virus and we have proven methods that help prevent the spread of this kind of illness,” said Spitters. On March 5 the Snohomish Health District released new recommendations to help prevent the spread of the illness. “It is important we take action at this time when prevention strategies can make a large impact in the short run,” said Spitters. He emphasized that the district is not mandating anything at this moment, merely giving recommendations.

Typical flu prevention techniques are encouraged, such as washing hands and avoiding touching your mouth or nose. County Executive Dave Somers said simple behavior changes are a part of prevention. “I think all of us noticed today that as we gathered how hard it was not to shake hands with each other,” he said. “Many of the recommendations that the doctor went over are our daily activities that are going to be hard to change." Those with flu symptoms should keep away from others as much as possible. “It is crucial that individuals with fever or symptoms like coughing or shortness

of breath stay home and stay away from others,” said Spitters. “We urge employers to maximize sick leave and benefits." Employees should also work form home if possible. “If you cannot work from home, those people should minimize their contact with large groups of people,” said Spitters. He recognized that these recommendations get harder for those without middleclass jobs. “I acknowledge those are a burden and there are differential impacts based on the freedom individuals have to work from home and their income. We just See CORONAVIRUS on page 10

Auction raises funds for Youth Dynamics By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Stilly Valley Youth Dynamics held their annual fundraiser dinner and auction on March 7 to help fund their services for local children. The local nonprofit faith organization runs drop-in centers in Stanwood and Arlington that help provide community for youth. "This is our annual fundraiser that raises pretty much all of our money that helps keep all of our drop-in centers running and sends kids on trips," said Jessica Ronhaar, the Stilly Valley Youth Dynamics director. "It helps keep the Spot and the Mud Hut open," which are the organization's

centers in Arlington and Stanwood. Those students who cannot afford the trips are sometimes given scholarships for the organization's trips and the fundraiser helps provide money for those as well, said Ronhaar. "All that money comes together at this event," she said. A number of items are offered at the auction including a horseback riding trip and Seattle Sounders tickets among other items. Dinner was provided by the Arlington High School Culinary Department. Ronhaar said that extra precautions were taken this year because of the CO-

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VID-19 virus, also known as the new coronavirus, and the number of people who gathered for the event.

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Jessica Ronhaar, the Stilly Valley Youth Dynamics director, talks about her experiences with Youth Dynamics during the organization's annual fundraiser dinner on March 7.

"We have hand sanitizer out, we made sure there is extra soap and we wiped everything down," said Ronhaar. A number of people said they were there to support the local organization. Local Derek Drube said he thinks it's a good cause. "We have had friends that have done Youth Dynamics," said Drube. "We all came here to support the community." Levi Gott, is a student and volunteer for Youth Dynamics who said a trip down to Portland with the organization helped teach him about the value of service. Along with many others he helped provide services to homeless individuals. "I got to wash people's feet, which I was not excited about at first," said Gott. "I was a little outside of my

comfort zone." The trip taught him about the value of helping others though. "I got to know people, their situations, where they came from, and I really enjoyed myself although I didn't tell myself that at the time," said Gott. "Before that I would do something and I would hope for something in return. Now I learned through that experience you don't have to get something in return to have a good feeling from service," he said. Parent Robin Price agreed that her son also took a lot away from that trip to Portland. "I remember getting a call from Portland and could just hear the spirit in his voice," she said. "When he came home from that trip he was different, he had found a purpose."

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Locals Jerry Graber, left, and Cherene Graber look at some of the items at the Stilly Valley Youth Dynamics annual fundraiser dinner on March 7. Price said that the organization provides a lot of service to the community. "YD provided an incred-

ibly important and safe alternative as a place for fun, building relationships and to learn about God," she

said. More information about Youth Dynamics is available at yd.org.

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Strawberry Festival Pageant

By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com This year’s Strawberry Festival Royalty will be crowned in a more private gathering due to concerns around the coronavirus. The annual April Friesner Memorial Royalty Scholarship Pageant was scheduled for March 14 at the Marysville-Pilchuck High School auditorium. “The school district has cancelled public use of M-P facilities,” said Maryfest board member Sandie Phipps. Facility use was cancelled

effective March 5 and is expected to continue for an undetermined amount of time. Other venues were already booked or following the same guideline recommendations from the Snohomish Health District and not scheduling new events. “Yesterday [March 5], the board decided that we are going to do an abbreviated pageant with the kids,” said Phipps, which will be held at the Maryfest’s own offices. “We will not be selling any additional tickets at this time,” said Phipps.

Each pageant participant will have the opportunity to bring some family along to the event though. The event will be open to family members, people who already have tickets, press and Maryfest board members. “This is partly due to the limited space we have available at our office,” said Phipps. Maryfest board members also didn’t want to create too large of a gathering for the pageant as well. “We do not want to endanger further people for this event,” said Phipps. The Maryfest office will be going through a thorough cleaning before the event. Phipps said the pageant will be scaled back significantly from the normal show that is put on. “We will try and get everyone in and out of there within an hour,” said Phipps. “It’s going to be a quick deal." The nine candidates for this year’s Strawberry Festival Royalty have already given their speeches to Marysville City Council and other groups from around the city, so those will not be performed again at the pageant, said Phipps. “Most of what we’re going to do is the song and dance numbers they’ve been practicing,” she said. The Royalty Court will be crowned at the event. Board officials said that the event could not be postponed because the first parade for Strawberry Festival royalty happens on April 4 and the Royalty need to be outfitted with their costumes before then. More information about the festival is at their new website at marysvillestrawberryfest.com.

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AFJROTC students take part in competitions By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Arlington’s AFJROTC teams participated in a number of competitions this season and a couple of students will move on to the regional competition this month. The Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps works to prepare students for a number of drill and skill competitions throughout the year. For Arlington High School’s teams this includes a new unarmed drill team and other drill teams. Student Areanna Schuerman performed well and participates in dual person drills. “For me and my partner we got first in the first three competitions,” she said. The two students are moving on

to regionals this month. “It’s nerve-wracking, because last year when we went it was a different environment. There are other teams that do way crazy more stuff,” she said. “We’re working really hard and trying to get a routine together and make it more complex,” she said. Teacher Mike Blue, who leads the AFJROTC program at the school, said that Schuerman and her partner put in a lot of work this year. “They’ve set the tone of what you can do if you put in the practice time,” he said. “They’ve put in a lot of time and it shows, and that’s why they’re moving on.” The school’s “Cyber Patriot” team also performed well. That team focuses on securing computer systems.

“We’re taking a virtual system that has a lot of flaws with it and just trying to make it secure,” said student Jacob Stickles. Stickles said the school’s team did more to look at new methods this year. “We started researching new ways to secure systems that we haven’t done before,” he said. “Because in previous years we would get far but then we would hit a wall and didn’t know what to do.” The competition went pretty well for this year’s team, who placed first in the state. “With the Cyber Patriot competition, the guys were really accelerating a lot faster than we’ve seen in previous years,” said Blue. “We got into the semi-finals and it was levels of difficulty harder than previous

ones,” he said. The Cyber Patriot competition is graded on a national scale, and Arlington’s team finished 54th, which was good for first in the state, although only the top 13 go on to the national competition. Blue also wanted to mention some of the marksmanship teams which have also succeeded in competitions. “The good thing about this year is that some of the first-year students are doing really well, especially for marksmanship, including one of our freshman. She is shooting better than most of our students,” he said. The competitions help students prepare for life after graduation. “There’s all of the different things you’re going to need when you move on to future selves,” he said.

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Arlington High School’s AFJROTC students who participated in recent competitions salute and hold their practice rifles on March 6. From left, Jacob Stickles, Noah Pells, Eleanor Kikuchi and Areanna Schuerman. They’re also good for camaraderie, he said. Students also said they enjoyed getting to know their teammates. “Just getting to know more people and hanging out with the people you already know. It’s just a good

way to build relationships,” said student Eleanor Kikuchi. “Driving on the bus to the competitions, for me, personally, is one of the best parts, because we all sing and we’re all one team,” said Schuerman.

Fees increase at Cedarcrest Golf Course By Nathan Whalen christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

Golfers will pay a little more out of the pocket when they want to play a round at Marysville's golf course. The Marysville City Council recently approved a proposal to raise fees at Cedarcrest Golf Course. Council President Kamille The vote was 6-0 with Norton having an excused absence. While most golf courses raise fees annually, the current proposal marks the only the third increase since 2015, said Shayne Day, golf pro at Cedarcrest Golf Course. According to the fee proposal, 18 holes of golf during weekdays will increase 25 cents to $30 ($34.29 post tax), 18 holes of golf during the weekends will increase 88 cents to $35 (40.01 post tax). He said that increasing costs are prompting the rate increase. The minimum wage will be $13.50 an hour in 2020, which is up from $12 an hour in 2019. The 2020 wage is a 42 percent increase from the minimum wage in 2016. "Costs are going up," Day said. Washington voters in 2016 approved Initiative 1433 which required a standard minimum wage of $11 an hour in 2017, $11.50 an hour in 2018, $12 an hour in 2019 and $13.50 an hour in 2020, according to information from the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. Prior to Initiative 1433, minimum wage

adjustments were based on the federal Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. Minimum wage adjustments starting in 2021, will

be based on the CPI-W. Day said the annual minimum wage increases represent a 42 percent increase since 2016. The golf course employees 18

people year-round and 23 people during the summer peak season. Cedarcrest Golf Course had a banner year in 2019, Day said. The golf course

brought in $1.3 million in revenue, which is 18 percent more than its revenues in 2018 and 13 percent more than what was budgeted in 2019.

In terms of rounds of golf, Cedarcrest recorded 39,287 rounds of in 2019, which is up from the 33,981 rounds of golf in 2018, Day said.

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Arlington girls place third at State By Andrew Hines sports@northcountyoutlook.com The Arlington girls basketball team battled with a familiar opponent in the Shorecrest Scots in the second round of the 2020 WIAA Hardwood Classic 3A Girls State Championship on March 5. Shorecrest started on a strong 6-0 run as they forced

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Eagles’ senior guard Allison DeBerry fires a three against the Shorecrest Scots at the 3A Girls State Tournament at the Tacoma Dome on March 5.

turnovers and took advantage of their trips to the free throw line. After falling behind early, Arlington started to settle in and limited their mistakes, matching the Scots basket for basket through the rest of the quarter. Heading into the second, Shorecrest held a lead of 15-9. Through the rest of the half, the Eagles began to get into a groove with a 14-6 run and established their first lead of the game with 2:18 left on the clock, 23-21. After falling behind for the first time, Shorecrest came roaring back on a 6-2 run to secure a 27-25 lead. In the third quarter, both teams fired back and forth as neither team was able to pull away. After eight minutes, each team scored 11 points and the Scots held their slight lead, 38-36, heading into the fourth quarter. In the final eight minutes both teams played tough and put everything they had into each possession. With 2:33 left, Arlington clawed their way back into a lead as they were up by one point, 44-43. Over the final couple of minutes there were four lead changes as the Eagles came down the court down 48-49, with less than 10 seconds remaining.

Arlington’s Hailey Hiatt took the ball off an inbounds pass and hit the turnaround midrange jumper to walk away with the 50-49 victory over Shorecrest. “Our main focus was to just play our game, we just wanted to come out and play ball. We stayed focused, believed in each other and in the end I had the hot hand, so I was given the opportunity to take the final shot. It was big but it was just another shot to me,” said Eagles’ junior guard Hailey Hiatt. Arlington was led by their juniors Hiatt and forward Makenzie Gage. Hiatt was efficient as she shot 60% while leading all scorers with 17 points, two three-pointers and a perfect three-for-three at the line. She also had three rebounds and a game-high three steals. Gage also made the most of her shots as she went five-for-eight with 15 points, five free throws, four rebounds and two assists. “We both know each other so well and we knew it would come down to who wanted it more and who could make plays at the end of the game. Once we settled down and played defense like we’re supposed to it was a different ball game.

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Arlington’s sophomore guard Keira Marsh controls the offense as she looks to cut and pass against the Shorecrest Scots in the second round of the 3A Girls State Tournament at the Tacoma Dome on March 5. We’ve been working for this all year, we’re super excited and just so happy to be here,” said Arlington Head Coach Joe Marsh. The Eagles have had incredible depth all season and continued to show it with the performances from Jenna Villa, Keira Marsh, Sierra Scheppele and Abbey Hassing. Villa, freshman wing, was perfect at the line going five-for-five as she fin-

ished with eight points, one three-pointer, one rebound and three assists. Marsh, sophomore guard, was right behind her with seven points, one three-pointer, three rebounds and two assists. Scheppele, senior guard, came off the bench due to injury and made the most of her minutes with two points, one rebound and two steals. Hassing, junior guard, was unable to get on

the scoreboard but still made her mark with four rebounds and an assist. After taking the victory in the second round, Arlington went on to lose to the eventual State Champion Garfield Bulldogs, 53-36, and took another win in the final round against the Eastside Catholic Crusaders, 61-57. With their win, the Eagles secured the third-place finish in the State Tournament.

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Chargers fall in first round at State By Andrew Hines sports@northcountyoutlook.com The Marysville Getchell boys basketball team took on the challenge of the second-seeded Wilson Rams in the first round of the 2020 WIAA Hardwood Classic 3A Boys State Championship, on March 4. The Rams came into the game using their size to control the boards and force the Chargers to take outside shots. As Marysville Getchell struggled from beyond the arc, Wilson began to generate a lead on a 10-3 run. They continued to control the quarter as they worked the midrange on the way to a 16-6 lead entering the second. Through the rest of the first half the Rams continued to dominate inside while the Chargers struggled to hit their shots from outside the paint. Marysville Getchell went to the three-point shot as they tried to fight their way back but couldn’t hit, as they finished the first half going one-for-11. Wilson outscored the Chargers 23-8 and extended their lead entering halftime, up 39-14. In the second half, Marysville Getchell began to fight back and matched the Rams

on both ends of the court. Throughout the third the Chargers started to hit their shots and forced Wilson to take their shots outside of the paint. The Rams barely took the quarter as they outscored Marysville Getchell 18-16. In the final quarter, the Chargers never let go of their fight as they outscored Wilson 22-16. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough as they lost the game by a final score of 73-52. “I think we just had a tough time making some shots and putting the ball in the hole. We talked in the locker room about how we’ve been fighting back all year, and it was good to see them come out and fight till the end,” said Marysville Getchell Head Coach Corby Schuh. The Chargers were led by their junior guard duo of Malakhi Knight and Josiah Koellmer. Knight had an explosive game as he went off for 29 points with four three-pointers and a perfect four-for-four at the line. He also filled the stat sheet with two rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals. Koellmer had a tough day shooting but still finished with 14 points, six rebounds and two assists.

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Chargers’ junior guard Malakhi Knight fights through the defense against the Wilson Rams in the first round of the 3A Boys State Tournament at the Tacoma Dome on March 4. Other big contributors alongside the leading guards were juniors Landyn Olson, Cole Norton, Austin Townsend and Alex Owens. Olson, forward, was unable to get on the scoreboard but led the team in rebounds with seven and had one assist. Norton, forward, used his length in the paint as he had five rebounds and a game-high two blocks. Townsend, forward, was unable to get into a groove on offense but still had two rebounds, two assists and one steal. Owens, guard, came off the bench and made the most of it with five points,

two rebounds, three assists and two steals. “Our goal at the beginning of the year was to get here. Of the eight guys in the rotation we return six of them next year so we will be looking to get back and take some games. Now we know what to expect and they’ll have a whole year to get ready to do some damage. It’s not going to be easy but I’m hoping this motivates them,” said Coach Schuh. After losing in the first round of the State Tournament the Chargers finish as a top-12 team with an overall season record of 17-9.

M-P comes up short at State By Andrew Hines sports@northcountyoutlook.com The Marysville-Pilchuck boys basketball team entered the first round of the 2020 WIAA Hardwood Classic 3A Boys State Championship as they matched up with the Central Kitsap Cougars on March 4. The Tomahawks made a statement from the start as they opened on an 8-2 run and showed off their defensive versatility at every position in their starting five. Pilchuck’s ability to run a switch defense from one through five proved difficult to overcome for the Cougars as they struggled to create open shots. After a dominate first quarter the Tomahawks looked like the favorite to run away with it, up 16-4. In the second quarter, Central Kitsap started to attack inside and drew fouls as they began to go on a run of their own. With 2:20 left in the quarter, the Cougars held onto a 9-4 run to narrow the gap down to 20-13. In the final two minutes both teams traded baskets while the Tomahawks held onto their lead 24-16 entering halftime. Marysville-Pilchuck came out in the second half shooting from beyond the arc, and unlike the first half started hitting. They kept their emphasis on the defensive end but with their newfound scoring output, rattled off a 13-6 run with 3:08 on the clock. Central Kitsap began to slow them down late in the quarter and managed to hit a few shots to match Pilchuck, 6-6, as they headed into the fourth down 43-28. Through the final quarter MarysvillePilchuck controlled the game, matching any scoring output that the Cougars

managed to create. With their backups running the last couple of minutes, the Tomahawks walked away with the 6348 victory and continued to the next round. “If we just play our defense, I think we’ll be just fine. We’re coming out confident and all we want to do is keep playing. It’s nice to get this one in and now we’re looking forward to the next ones we have coming up,” said Tomahawks’ senior forward Cameron Stordahl. Stordahl led all scorers with 25 points while going four-for-four at the line and hitting three three-pointers. He also grabbed six rebounds, dished one assist and had a game-high three steals to cap off his performance. “We always talk about controlling what we can control and it’s huge to be able to shut down teams on the defensive end, especially when we aren’t hitting our threes. We earned ourselves at least two more games and it’s all about taking it one at a time here on out,” said Marysville-Pilchuck Head Coach Bary Gould. The rest of the senior starters stepped up where they needed to behind Aaron Kalab, Luke Dobler, Ethan Jackson and Brady Phelps. Kalab, forward, was second on the team in scoring with 13 points, four rebounds, one assist and two steals. Dobler, guard, was the final Tomahawk with double-digit points as he had 11, one three-pointer, four rebounds, a game-high seven assists and two steals. Jackson, center, had a game-high in rebounds with seven as well as having seven points and two assists. Phelps, guard, was unable to get on the scoreboard but filled his stats

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Tomahawks’ senior forward Aaron Kalab pushes the ball up the court against the Central Kitsap Cougars at the 3A Boys State Tournament on March 4. with four rebounds, two assists and a steal. Off the bench they had seniors TJ Severn and Treven Southard alongside junior Elson Battle. Severn, center, played a total of six minutes but made the most of it with four points, one three-pointer and a rebound. Southard, forward, had the most minutes of the group with 10 and only scored one point but managed to grab four boards. Battle, guard, finished with two points and two rebounds in five minutes. After winning in the first round the Tomahawks went on to lose their next two games against the eventual State Champion Garfield Bulldogs, 74-53, and the Wilson Rams, 75-66. They finish this season as a top-eight team in the State Tournament with an overall season record of 22-5.

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Thursday, March 12 Sunrise 7:26 am • Sunset 7:10 pm

Monday, March 16 Last Quarter Sunrise 7:18 am • Sunset 7:16 pm

Friday, March 13 Sunrise 6:24 am • Sunset 7:12 pm

Tuesday, March 17 Sunrise 7:16 am • Sunset 7:18 pm

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2:33 am 8:21 am 3:15 pm 9:23 pm

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2.4 ft 11.6 ft 0.2 ft 10.1 ft

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Gardens are a safe place for you to hang out Sometimes I life is currently feel like the world throwing you. is spinning out of March is a key control. There is month for prunall the fear over ing. Due to our the coronavifairly mild winter, rus, the political I don’t expect to turmoil over the By Steve Smith see much winter November elections, con- damage. Deciduous shrubs cerns over climate change, that bloom in the summer, the stock market, March like butterfly bush, spiraea, Madness (okay, maybe that potentilla, and hypericum, isn’t a life or death issue), can be hacked back hard and just general angst over now. This also goes for red making the mortgage or be- twig dogwoods that are ing able to pay for health grown for their winter incoverage. terest. Hard pruning stimuIf you are feeling a bit lates lots of new growth, overwhelmed, I think I which is good for these have the solution for you: summer bloomers. Early spend more time in the spring bloomers, like forgarden. The sunshine will sythia and quince - which do you good, working in are blooming now, should the dirt will help you build be pruned after they finish up immunities, breathing blooming, so hold off for the fresh air will clear your now on them. Roses will require some lungs, and just communing attention this with nature will clear your serious mind. Here are some things month, if you want specyou can do while you are tacular blooms this sumdecompressing from all that mer. Prune them down to

knee high (except climbers of course), clean around them, apply a generous application of organic fertilizer (2 cups per bush isn’t too much), and cover the soil with a fresh layer of compost. An application of dormant oil and copper is a good preventative spray to help control future insect and disease problems. If for some reason you still have any of last year’s leaves on the bush, remove them and toss them in the yard waste bin. Hydrangeas are always confusing for gardeners. PG type hydrangeas can be cut back “hard” since they bloom on new wood. “Mop head” and “Lace leaf ” varieties should be cut just below last year’s blooms, same for Oakleaf and climbing varieties. It gets complicated, so don’t hesitate to ask a horticultural professional. Bringing pictures into the garden center is always

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is still time to apply a dormant spray of copper and oil, but always avoid any insecticides (natural or synthetic) when trees are in full bloom. March is the

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Preparing garden beds for spring and beyond Gardening enthusiasts may have been thinking about their landscape plans throughout the winter, eager to once again get their hands dirty with soil. Whether a home gardener is making preparations for edible crops or beautiful flowers, he or she must take time to make the soil amenable to planting. Gardeners can complete a few tasks to help foster a successful growing season. One of the first things gardeners should do is get their soil tested, said Pete Mackay with WSU Master Gardeners. Testing the soil saves the homeowner money by avoiding purchase of unneeded additives. Those additives eventually gets washed away. "Everything we put in gardens end up in waterways," Mackay said. He

added gardeners should get their soil tested every twoto-three years. Testing the pH and the levels of certain nutrients in the soil, namely nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium, will give gardeners an idea of other soil additions that may be needed. Soils with a pH below 6.2 often can benefit from the addition of lime several weeks before planting. Soil tests will determine just how much fertilizer to add to the soil. Complete fertilizers will have equal amounts of nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium. Individual fertilizers can amend the soil with only these nutritional elements that are needed. Top-dressing empty beds with a layer of mulch or compost can prevent weed growth and preserve

moisture until it is time to plant. If existing shrubs or plants are in garden beds, use more care so as not to disturb roots or dig too deeply. Preparing garden beds takes some effort initially, but can be well worth the work when plants flourish throughout the growing season. Many gardeners prefer growing a variety of plants in their gardens. Such an approach requires taking inventory of the type of soil in one’s garden and making the necessary modifications so that the types of vegetables, herbs, shrubs, or flowers that will be planted can grow in strongly. In fact, according to the plant company Proven Winners, the most important step to developing good roots is

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Home projects that can help conserve energy Home renovation projects can pay numerous dividends. Renovations can have a positive effect on resale value, make homes more livable for residents and, in some ways, make homes more affordable. Renovation projects that aim to conserve energy can save homeowners substantial amounts of money. Such projects don’t often require considerable effort or even sizable financial investments, which can make homeowners skeptical as to just how much they can save after completing the project. But the scale of a project may have little to do with how much homeowners will save. For example, the U.S. Depart-

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weather stripping, caulking materials and packet foam gaskets. “All of those are air sealing products that reduces drafts in the house,” Watier said. He added that plastic can be placed over windows in the winter and be removed during the spring. Caulking, sealing and weather stripping all cracks and large openings can cut back on air leaks that are costing you money. The DOE recommends hiring a contractor to seal any leaks on heating and cooling ducts. How much can I save? Homeowners who seal uncontrolled air leaks can save between 10 and 20 percent on their annual heating and cooling bills. Project: Install exterior low-e storm windows. Low-e windows reflect See CONSERVE on page 9

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suggested a coarse, woody mulch like arbor chips. "If you do that now, you pretty much have minimal weeding for the rest of the season," Mackay said. Mother Earth News suggests working on garden soil when the soil is damp but never wet; otherwise, garden soil can become messy and clumpy. Use a digging fork or shovel to lightly turn the soil when it’s mostly dry. Gentle tillings also can open up the soil to incorporate the nutritional amendments and relieve compaction that likely occurred from freezing temps and snow pressure. Tilling also helps with drainage and oxygen delivery to roots. The DIY Network suggests turning over soil at a depth of 12 inches to work the soil — about the length of a shovel spade. However, the resource Earth Easy says that existing garden beds have a complex soil ecosystem and simply top-dressing with compost or manure can be enough preparation for planting. Gardeners can experiment with the methods that work best for their gardens. Mackay recommended monitoring soil temperature. If conditions are too cold, then seeds won't germinate. For vegetables, soil temperature should be at least 60 degrees. He recommended a couple of resources gardeners can consult including WSU Extension Hortsense website at hortsense.cahnrs.wsu.edu/Home/ HortsenseHome.aspx or they can call the Master Gardener hotline at 425-357-6010.

infrared heat back into a home. Such windows are coated with an ultra-thin layer of metal that improves the window’s insulation ability. Watier said such a purchase should be considered when the previous windows need to be replaced. How much can I save? Homeowners who install low-e windows can save between 12 and 33 percent on their annual heating and cooling costs. Project: Plant shade tree What is it? If you plant a deciduous tree between six and eight feel tall near your home, it will begin to shade your windows within a year of being planted. Depending on the species of the tree and the home, the shade tree will begin shading the roof within five to 10 years. The DOE notes that shading is the most costeffective way to reduce air conditioning costs. Watier cautioned about installing shade trees. While they can block summer heat from entering, shade trees could become a liability during the winter when a homeowner would want outside heat to enter. Considering a sun

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By planting this month, you can save dollars, get a better selection, and benefit from not having to lug around a 40-pound pot of soil. As a bonus, bareroot plants will often establish faster. Weeding is so critical this month. Get those weeds out of the garden before they go to seed and you will have fewer weeds to contend with this coming fall. You

can “skin-off ” annual weeds with a Hula Hoe in a matter of minutes, then follow up with a layer of compost and be done for the season. Perennial weeds will need their roots removed as well, which is a little more work. Products like Preen, Casaron, and Corn Gluten help to keep future weed seeds from germinating, but be sure to read the label - they can also damage desirable plants if used in the wrong places. Cool season veggies

should be planted this month. After you have worked your soil with some fresh compost, fertilizer, and lime, head down to the garden center for starts of potatoes, onions, garlic, shallots, and seeds of carrots and radishes. In other words, root crops. You can also plant leaf crops and peas right now, either from seed or transplants — there is nothing sweeter than a fresh picked pea. Wait on tomatoes, peppers, beans and for sure basil until the

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shade on exterior windows could be an option. How much can I save? Properly planted shade trees can reduce air conditioning costs by anywhere from 15 to 50 percent. Project: Insulate the water heater tank What is it? New water tanks are likely already insulated. But homeowners with older hot water tanks can insulate their tanks with a water heater insulating blanket kit. How much can I save? Insulating a water heater tank can save homeowners as much as 16 percent on their annual water heating bills. Even the smallest DIY projects can produce big savings. More information about energy-saving home improvement projects can be found at www.energy.gov. Watier also recommended a couple of strategies to help reduce energy costs — wash full loads of clothes and use cold water and set water heaters to 120 degrees. If the furnace has the capability, consider installing a smart thermostat, which can automatically change the home’s temperature and can be tied to a smart phone. “You have the functionality of being

soil and air is much warmer, usually some time in May. There are tons of documented health benefits from gardening: the exercise is good for us, the sunshine is full of vitamin D, the visual and culinary rewards improve our physical and mental health, the

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hope that employers and the community at large can buffer that inequity of impact,” he said. Spitters recommends avoiding non-essential gatherings of large groups, which the health district is defining as any space with more than 50 people. “This is a good time to consider postponing events if possible,” he said. If an individual does have flulike symptoms, Spitters recommends calling their healthcare provider by phone. “Anyone that is ill should stay home and stay away from others … unless you truly have an urgent need that requires immediate care,” he said. “We need to save that space for those who are moderately to severely ill and need the limited space at those facilities.” He also said it is not necessary for everyone to have the coronavirus test, as they do not want to jam up the system. He added that the state will run out of tests if everyone with the cold gets tested. Those with jobs with close contact with the elderly, such as first responders and healthcare workers, should get tested if they have symptoms though, Spitters said. These efforts are meant to slow the coronavirus down, said Spitters. “We do expect the number of cases to go up,” he said. “Even with faithful following of these recommendations, we will not be able to terminate any new cases,” he said. In preparation for the potential coronavirus outbreak many local jurisdictions have declared state of emergencies, including Snohomish County and the cities of Arlington and Marysville. “Proclamations like this make it easier for us to work with our partners and use the best available strategies to keep our community safe and healthy,” said Spitters. Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring said the proclamation simply allows cities access to tools for faster response. “This is not something that we want to be a cause for alarm. Declaring a proclamation of emergency and doing some of these

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other things are important for allowing your government to prepare or it will get worse,” he said. Nehring said the proclamation allows the city better access to obtain equipment and potentially allows for reimbursement later if federal emergency funds become available. The city should have better access to equipment now. “A big one right now is those N95 masks … those are very different from the regular surgical masks,” he said. “And right now, it’s tough to get those." Somers said the county also gains some additional authority because of the emergency proclamation. “It does give me some authority to make decisions based on recommendations from the health officer,” he said. “It really allows us to move quicker when needed.” The Snohomish Health District will be leading the decisions of the county, said Somers. “I want to acknowledge the health district and all our public health officials at the local, state and federal levels,” he said. “Our role at the county level is going to support those officials that have the expertise to guide our actions.” In addition to the proclamation local governments are also meeting frequently to discuss prevention tactics. “We’re daily evaluating what events we should postpone or cancel,” said Nehring. “For example, we’re offering full refunds to anybody who doesn’t feel comfortable coming to a dance class or one of our events at the opera house,." Tulalip officials are also getting together to talk about prevention as well. “Tulalip Tribes emergency management has been activated,” said Ashlynn Danielson, emergency preparedness manager with

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the Tulalip Tribes. “The leadership for the Tribes is taking COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, very seriously,” she said. The Tribes are also talking about moving events to later if they are not necessary at this moment, but haven’t mandated any changes yet. “We have encouraged some of the more non-essential meetings to be postponed,” said Danielson. Local agencies are looking at policies and ways to prevent the spread of the virus. “Custodial staff has been brought in to make sure we disinfect all those important touch points,” said Danielson. Danielson encourages Tulalip locals to follow the Tulalip News Facebook page for further additional updates. “We have been sharing all information that we have received,” she said. “We’ve been pushing local bulletins through there.” Marysville officials have been preparing for various possibilities as well. “We have a jail facility,” said Nehring. “We have to get policies and procedures in place if an outbreak happens in the jail. That’s a crisis-level situation." Nehring said the city, like many other government agencies, is also sending employees home if they are sick with cold or flu symptoms. Schools are also in close contact with the Snohomish Health District. “For schools, we continue to be in close communication with our local superintendents,” said Spitters. “We know that closures have a large impact on students, staff and families and require a lot of coordination and cause disruptions,” he said, adding that the health district has not required any school closures yet. The Marysville School District had multiple school closures last week as community members in contact with students had been diagnosed with the coronavirus. Grove Elementary and the Early Learning Center were closed on March 3 and Pinewood Elementary, Sunnyside Elementary and Marysville Getchell High School were closed on March 6. “This is a rapidly evolving health concern that we are taking very seriously,” said Jodi Runyon, director of engagement and outreach at the Marysville School District. “We are also following the guidance of the Snohomish Health District and making decisions to close some schools out of an abundance of caution,” she said. Although individuals in close contact with students have been diagnosed with the coronavirus, no staff or students in the Marysville School District have been diagnosed.

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The Snohomish Health District offers information to help the public fight the spread of the coronavirus. “We continue to keep the information updated on our website at www.msd25.org and strongly encourage everyone to use the universal health precautions as outlined by the health district,” said Runyon. The Arlington School District also has no confirmed cases in students or staff and plans to keep communicating daily with family and staff, according to Gary Sabol, director of communications with the district. “In addition, we’ve been letting folks know about our cleaning practices,” he said. “We’ve been wiping down all the desks, really focusing on those touch points.” The district’s buses have been receiving cleanings with disinfectants as well. “Again, we’re trying to address those points where lots of kids touch,” he said. Age-appropriate curriculum is being delivered to students to emphasize tactics like thoroughly washing hands. “The teachers are talking with the students about proper hygiene practices,” said Sabol. Both districts are meeting frequently to assess the situation. “We are constantly monitoring and taking steps to address the concerns,” said Sabol, and the district has partnered with Skagit Regional Health to respond to the outbreak. The Arlington School District has not had to close any schools yet, and Sabol said they will follow the Snohomish Health District’s guidance. “We’ve talked about it but it really comes down to what the Snohomish Health District recommends,” he said. Local fire departments and districts are also following the health district’s guidance. “It’s one message being put out to all the departments right now,

everyone is taking similar precautions,” said Arlington Fire Chief Dave Kraski. All the fire departments and districts are trying to keep their paramedics safe and available during the outbreak. “If there are signs and symptoms we are limiting the oneon-one exposure for our first responders,” said Kraski. Paramedics in Arlington and Marysville will begin to wear protective gear when they respond to patients with respiratory symptoms such as coughing or sneezing or if they have a fever. “The mask is not the common surgical mask, they have a seal,” said Christie Veley, public education and information specialist with the Marysville Fire District. “If they’re transporting a patient they’ll wear a gown as protection as well,” she said. Veley said these are largely precautions. “This gear doesn’t mean that the patient we're responding to has the coronavirus. We don't test for coronavirus,” she said. The end goal of the precautions is not complete quarantine but to slow the spread of the coronavirus so that less people overall are infected, said Spitters. “These are meant to slow or reduce the spread of the disease and really protect the vulnerable populations as best we can,” said Somers. Although the death rate is estimated around 3 percent currently, that number increases sharply for those over 60 or those with compromised health systems. “A lot of the actions here are about protecting those vulnerable populations,” said Somers. For the latest information, go to the Snohomish Health District’s website at https://www. snohd.org/484/Novel-Coronavirus-2019.

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Local Girl Scouts see drop in cookie sales By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Local Girl Scouts are selling cookies and are hoping more people buy in the coming days to help fund their service projects. Sales are down this year for at least one local troop, said Christina Pedersen, a local mom and Marysville troop leader. She said that the stores are not as busy, possibly because of concerns over the coronavirus. “The grocery stores are a little more sparse this year than they were last year,” said Pedersen, who added the troop was seeing fewer sales, although she said she couldn’t speak for Girl Scouts of Western Washington as a whole. With the coronavirus in the news and a potential outbreak happening in the state, many people could be hesitant to go out if they don’t have to. “A lot of people are not comfortable being out in

public,” said Pedersen. Pedersen hoped to encourage those who are going out and see girl scouts to consider buying some boxes of cookies. “We just want to get the word out that Girl Scouts are here, that were still awesome, and that we hope people will buy cookies when they’re out,” she said. Local Girl Scout troops will be selling cookies until March 15. “There are Girl Scouts at a bunch of different grocery stores all around town, all week,” said Pedersen. Pedersen’s troop includes a number of local Marysville kids. “Our troop has 10 daisies, who are in kindergarten and first grade, two brownies who are in second grade, and one cadet who is in second grade,” Pedersen said. The money raised as part of the Girl Scout cookie sales helps local troops fund some of the projects that they hope to do throughout

“The kids learn how awesome community service is and how important it is to be a part of something bigger than themselves,” said Pedersen. “It’s awesome to see sixyear-olds demanding that we do community service and clean up our parks,” she said.

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LaConner Daffodil Festival 2020 Through March 31 LaConner, Many Locations www.lovelaconner.com

Once Upon A Mattress Performances on March 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. with a 1 p.m. matinee performance on March 14. Byrnes Performing Arts Center www.byrnesperformingarts.org

St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 14, 12:00pm – 1:00pm Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham www.stpatsbham.com

Stanwood Coin Club Show & Sale March 14, 10:00am – 4:00pm Stanwood Senior Center (425) 876-8798 Mike

Silvana Fair Auction March 14, 5:00pm – 10:00pm Viking Hall, Silvana www.silvanafair.com

“Grafton Street” Irish Dance March 15, 2:00pm – 4:00pm Marysville Opera House www.marysvillewa.gov

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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day! It is thought that over the years more than 4.8 million Irish people have made the journey to live in America. About 21,000 Irish people in the U.S. still speak Gaelic, the mother tongue of Ireland, in their homes. Today, about 33 million people in the U.S. proudly claim to have Irish blood in their families. They live in all parts of America and work in every career field.

You don’t have to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day events. Read the clues to fill in the puzzle with the ways people celebrate:

1. people may wear their family tartan (plaid) or this color to remind them of the Emerald Isle known as Ireland 2. banners, bands, floats and even “St. Patrick” himself may march down the street 3. looking for little gifts for the special day: shamrock plants, handcrafted Irish jewelry, T-shirts 4. an Irish cultural __________ has displays/talks about the history, language, arts of the Irish people 5. lessons in Irish ______ will have your family eating well 6. may join in some steps to do this; usually the upper part of the body is still while the feet move quickly 7. fun __________ and walks; athletes go as fast as they can; families walk; sometimes people dress in costumes 8. festivals and band competitions - bands, singers, fiddlers, bagpipers, bodhran drummers, harpists 9. a get-together with family and friends to eat, sing, dance 10. people gather at these to greet, eat, watch a sports event 1P atrick

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the year. “The girls voted to sing holiday songs at a senior center, which we did, and they want to do a trail cleanup or a beach cleanup and they want to help the local cat shelter,” said Pedersen. It’s good for the kids to get out and improve their town, she said.

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Little Leprechaun Laughs! 1. How are best friends like 4-leaf clovers? They are hard to find and lucky to have. 2. Where can you always find gold? In the dictionary!

4. an Irish-American dinner of corned beef and ______ 5. Henry ______; father born in Ireland, started company that used an assembly line to build more cars in less time for a lower cost 6. Saint ______ is the patron saint of Ireland 7. this crop fed everyone, especially the poorest people 8. the ______ is a 3-leaf clover; national symbol of Ireland 9. ______ Pie - traditional dish of lamb, onion, carrots, potatoes 10. Irish have given a lot to the arts in America – especially in dance and _____ 11. largest population with Irish ancestry is in state of ______ 12. U.S. President John F. _____ was of Irish heritage

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Paula Knight, left, and daughter Josie Knight help sell Girl Scout cookies outside of the 64th Street Walmart on March 6.

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Illusion of Elvis March 29, 2:30pm – 4:30pm Marysville Opera House www.marysvillewa.gov Cirque Du Soleil: Axel April 9-12 Xfinity Arena, Everett www.everett.ticketoffices.com

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The process for setting the various tax rates in Sno. County

In February of each year, the County Treasurer sends out property tax statements. These bills are a culmination of the multiple taxing districts that each property lies within. In this month’s column, I will review the process for setting the various tax rates and highlight some of the impacts that North County residents saw on their 2020 property tax statements. Property taxes are based on a multitude of factors including the taxing districts that a property is part of, the rates set by those various taxing districts, and the assessed value of the property. Taxing districts Any one property can be part of many taxing districts. For example, I live in Arlington. I am part of the City of Arlington, Arlington School District, Snohomish County, Hospital District, and Sno-Isle Libraries District. Each of these districts has one or more tax levies that it collects. I also pay the state schools property tax which is broken down into two different collection amounts. All together, I pay toward 11 different levies or taxing authorities. The number of taxing authorities you pay toward can vary based on whether you live within a city’s limits, a hospital district, a fire district, etc.

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Levy amounts and rates Each of the 11 taxes I pay into fall into either a “voted” or “non-voted” category. “Voted” amounts are things like certain school, fire, and library levies and bonds where the voters approved a levy amount. “Non-voted” amounts include the general levies collected by cities, counties, and other districts. These “non-voted” amounts are set by the legislative bodies of the taxing district. These bodies include City Councils, the County Council, Fire Districts’ Board of Commissioners, and the State Legislature. Assessed Property Value The County Assessor and her staff assess all of the property parcels in the County for the purpose of determining tax amounts to be collected from each parcel. In levy based systems, each property pays their share of the property taxes based on the value of their property compared to

the overall assessed value of all of the properties in the taxing district. This means that an increase in your assessed value does not necessarily mean that your property taxes for a certain district will go up. If all of the other properties in your district go up similarly, it may not change much. The exception to this is the new state schools levy based on the McCleary Decision. The State Legislature set the levy to be purely based on a dollar per thousand of assessed value. This means that your property taxes paid to the state go up proportionally to the increase in your assessed value. As you can see, there are many factors that go into the setting of property taxes. If you would like more information about your specific property taxes and the taxing districts you are part of, I encourage you to use the tool on the Assessor’s page at https:// snohomishcountywa. gov/5167/Assessor

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.

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RAVE RAVE: Thank you to the state, county and local officials who have been working to prevent the spread of the coronavirus and for working to ensure we have accurate and timely information. While it is always a difficult, and often unpopular, decision to cancel events or closes schools, I think it best if they err on the side of caution. RAVE: Just a couple of weeks before the

first day of games for Major League Baseball on March 26 which is just one week after the first official day of spring. Go Mariners.

RAVE: The Lakewood School District has decided to place the Programs and Operations levy and Capital and Technology levy on the April 28 ballot. Please become informed about these levies and vote to support our local students.

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Tell us about local special events and meetings for free publication in the Community Calendar in the paper. Local events only, please. Send an email to editor@northcounty outlook.com, phone (360) 659-1100 or fax to (360) 658-7536. Be sure to include contact info. Deadline: Friday before the following Wednesday publication. You can also submit your local events for our free online community calendar at www. northcountyoutlook.com

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www.northcountyoutlook.com and new members are welcome to join the generous folks who help raise funds for library programs. Held in the Stillaguamish Conference Room, 154 W. Cox Ave. Held Wednesday, March 11, beginning at 3 p.m.

March 11 - March 17 Friends of the Arlington Library Book Sale: Great books available at bargain prices. Something for everyone. Proceeds support the Arlington Library. Held Wednesday, March 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave.

stories of ghosts and spirits from around the world. AGHOST is a volunteer paranormal research organization focused on providing education, training and community outreach through scientific investigation, data collection and analysis. Registration is encouraged. Held Friday, March 13, beginning at 4 p.m., at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave.

Travel on the Spooky Side: The vice president of the Advanced Ghost Hunters of Seattle Tacoma, June Nixon, discusses her travels, paranormal investigations and

Friends of the Arlington Library Meeting: Guests

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Art With Friends - Mexican Tin Art: Bring your friends to the library to learn about hojalata, a bright and beautiful form of Mexican tin art, help make a new group art piece for the library and share tasty snacks. For ages 6 and up. Held Saturday, March 14,

The North County Outlook is looking for a part-time Sports Reporter to cover high school sports in north Snohomish County. Prior sports writing experience preferred. Photography skills also preferred. Must be available for evening and weekend assignments. Send a brief cover letter, resume and clips to North County Outlook, Attn. Editor, P.O. Box 39, Marysville, WA 98720.

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COMING EVENTS Tweens & Teens Win-It Wednesday: Middle and high schoolers, you're out of school early today. Join us for some board games and win a snackish reward just for playing. This month we're testing the game Go Nuts for Doughnuts. Held Wednesday, March 18, beginning at noon, at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave. Toddler Storytime: Jump and bounce into a magical world of stories, music and movements that nurture the desire to read in toddlers. For ages 18 months to 3 years. Caregiver required. Held Mondays, March 23 & 30, beginning at 10:30 a.m., at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave. Baby Storytime: Wiggle and giggle with your baby through silly stories, happy songs, rhymes and activities that inspire a love of reading. Playtime follows. For newborns through 18 months. Caregiver required. Held Tuesdays, March 24 & 31, beginning at 10:30 a.m., at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave.

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ARE YOU BEHIND $10k OR MORE ON YOUR TAXES? Stop wage & bank levies, liens & audits, unfiled tax returns, payroll issues, & resolve tax debt FAST. Call 888-315-2645. DONATE YOUR CAR TO CHARITY. Receive maximum value of write off for your taxes. Running or not! All conditions accepted. Free pickup. Call for details, 855-635-4229. ELIMINATE GUTTER CLEANING forever with LeafFilter. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate to-day. 15% off & 0% financing for those who qualify. Plus Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-888-360-1582.

Preschool Storytime: Let imaginations run wild with fun books, sing-alongs and activities that prepare young minds for the adventures of reading. For ages 3-5. Caregiver required. Held Wednesday, March 25, beginning at 10:30 a.m., at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave. Waggin’ Tales: Read a tale or two with Arlington's favorite registered therapy pets. For children and families. Held Saturday, March 28, beginning at 11 a.m., at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave. Fruit Tree success - Apples, Pears & Plums: Growing your own fruit can be a rewarding experience. In Western Washington, apples, pears (European and Asian) and plums are the most popular and easy to grow. WSU Master Gardeners offer tips and best practices for growing your own fruit here. Registration is encouraged. Held Tuesday, March 31, beginning at 6 p.m., at the Arlington Library.

ONGOING EVENTS Host Families Needed: Greenheart is looking for families to host an exchange student for next year at all the schools in Snohomish County. We have several who have earned a scholarship to come. We have some from Africa to place as well as other countries. Students have their own spending money, medical insurance, and speak good to excellent English. They have a wide variety of interests. Host families can have kids of any age or no kids, be empty nesters, a young couple, or a single woman. The students are eager to learn

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Lions Club: Are you interested in community service? The Lions are a worldwide community service organization. We are going to start a new Lions Club in the Marysville area and are looking for motivated community members to participate. Check out our web site (LionsMD19.org) under district B for some of the things we do. Also check out the Lions international web site for what we do around the world (lionsclubs.org). If interested contact mjlallysr@gmail.com.

Life in the Past Lane: The Comfort Genealogy Class meets every Thursday, 1011:30 a.m., at the Ken Baxter Community Center, 514 Delta Ave. in Marysville.The Comfort Genealogy Class is a group of people interested unlearning about their family history. Each week they will present information created by certified genealogists via webinar, speaker or DVD.

Binky Patrol: Binky Patrol, which meets at a private home in Marysville, provides quilts and afghans to Snohomish County infants and children who need comfort.Volunteer knitters, quilters and crocheters are needed, as well as donations of fabric, batting, thread or money to buy sewing supplies. In particular, the group is looking for volunteers interested in helping make quilts. All levels of experience are welcome. For more information: call Ernalee Munday at 360-6597198.

Assistance for veterans: Military Veterans seeking help with the VA may contact American Legion Post 178, 119 Cedar Ave., Marysville. Messages may be left on the Post phone, 360-6530155. A service officer will return your call. Post 178 meets the third Thursday of each month. The Post has a social/coffee hour at 6:00 PM and the meeting starts a 7:00 PM. All veterans are invited to visit and learn how the Legion serves our community.”

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LEGAL NOTICE

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ROY LUVERNE COMPTON, SR., Deceased, NO. 20-4-00271-31, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, RCW 11.40.030

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DAVID FRANK GOETZ, Deceased, NO. 20-4-00270-31, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, RCW 11.40.030

LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Public Hearing Surplus and Disposal of Utility Vehicles A public hearing will be held before the Arlington City Council on the below listed date. The purpose of the hearing will be to hear public testimony regarding the surplus and disposal of select City Utility vehicles (Resolution 2020-XXX)

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 statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: February 26, 2020 Personal Representative: Douglas E. Compton Attorney for Personal Representative: Steven J. Peiffle, WSBA #14704 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 188, 103 North Street, Arlington, WA 98223

The co-personal representatives named below have been appointed as copersonal representatives of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the co-personal representatives or the co-personal representatives’ attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the co-personal representatives 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 RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: February 26, 2020. Co-Personal Representative Janice Werder Co-Personal Representative James Goetz Attorney for Personal Representative: Breanne W. Martin, WSBA #44519 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 188, 103 North Street, Arlington, WA 98223

Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 20-4-00271-31.

Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 20-4-00270-31.

The City invites any interested persons to either testify orally at the hearing or provide written testimony at or prior to the hearing. Written comments may be submitted prior to the hearing to the City Clerk, at 238 N. Olympic Ave., Arlington, WA 98223

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: VIOLET GERALDINE MADSEN, Deceased, NO. 19-4-02041-31, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, RCW 11.40.030

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: TEMPIE MAE GORE, Deceased, NO. 20-4-00317-31, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, 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 statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: March 4, 2020. Personal Representative Cheryl Ann Madsen Attorney for Personal Representative: Steven J. Peiffle, WSBA #14704 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 188, 103 North Street, Arlington, WA 98223

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 statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: February 26, 2020 Personal Representative Cynthia Diane Cruickshank Attorney for Personal Representative: Steven J. Peiffle, WSBA #14704 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 188, 103 North Street, Arlington, WA 98223

Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 19-4-02041-31.

Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 20-4-00317-31

LEGAL NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JACK LEE CHARLESTON, Deceased, NO. 20-4-00406-31, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, 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 statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty

days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: March 11, 2020. Personal Representative: Judith Lynn Camp Attorney for Personal Representative: Bradley E. Neunzig, WSBA #22365 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 188, 103 North Street, Arlington, WA 98223 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 20-4-00406-31.

Year: 2006 Item: Ford Escape VIN: 1FMCU92Z76KC13294 ID# W-10 Year: 2000 Item: Ford Explorer VIN: 1FMZU71E7YUB76669 ID # ENG-10 Year: 2000 Item: Chevrolet S-10 VIN: 1GCCS1444Y8176430 ID # WW-70 Year: 2002 Item: Ford F-250 VIN: 1FTNX21S82EC89485 ID # WW-91 Year: 2002 Item: Ford Supercab 4x4 VIN: 1FTNX21SX2EC89486 ID# W-44 Year: 2008 Item: Ford Ranger 4x4 VIN: 1FT2R44U18PA99206 ID# W-15 Year: 2007 Item: Chevrolet Colorado 4x4 VIN: 1GCDT19E578211512 ID# W-22 Year: 2001 Item: Ford F-250 4x4 VIN: 1FTNX21S21EC20550 ID# W-45 Year: 2004 Item: Hyster H50XM Forklift VIN: H177B47598B ID# WW-94 HEARING DATE: March 16, 2020 HEARING LOCATION: City Council Chambers, 110 E. Third, Arlington, WA 98223 (entrance on Olympic Avenue side of the building, adjacent to the City Hall Plaza) APPROVAL PROCESS: Public Hearing, review and adoption of resolution by the City Council. STAFF CONTACT: Kris Wallace, Public Works Accountant

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION You are hereby notified that on March 2, 2020, the City Council of the City of Arlington, Washington, did adopt Ordinance No. 2020-003 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO CONTRACTING INDEBTEDNESS; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF NOT TO EXCEED $7,500,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF LIMITED TAX GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS IN ONE OR MORE SERIES TO REPAY A PROMISSORY NOTE, TO REFUND CERTAIN OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY AND TO PAY THE COSTS OF ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE BONDS; FIXING OR SETTING PARAMETERS WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN TERMS AND COVENANTS OF THE BONDS; APPOINTING THE CITY’S DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE TO APPROVE THE FINAL TERMS OF THE SALE OF THE BONDS; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER RELATED MATTERS.”

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ResearcHERS promotes women scientists By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Local American Cancer Society officials are hoping to promote women in the science field and is looking for “ResearcHERS ambassadors” to help with that mission. ResearcHERS is a program from the American Cancer Society that provides funding to women doing cancer research. Selected ambassadors are meant to help spread the word about the program, wear a ResearcHERS lapel pin in May and raise $2,500 to help fund women researchers. “This is a really great way for influential women to help represent and support women in the science fields,” said Jerri Wood, a program manager with the local region of the American Cancer Society. “I think there are a lot of women here that have connections and can help make a difference,” said Wood. “The board wants to help give them that platform.” The American Cancer Society provides money each year to fund research, usually in the form of grants.

“Every year we get applications for research grants,” said Wood. Officials look through and pick out research proposals that show the most promise or are the most important, although at this point American Cancer Society officials don’t know anything about the scientist proposing the research. ResearcHERS provides some more funding to some of those selected. “Afterward we look at the top ones that got selected and help provide funding to the ones with the female researchers,” said Wood. These grants are often going to young researchers. “A lot of times these grants are going to really new scientists” said Wood. “Which is important because if these young researchers don’t get grant funding they may go to a pharmaceutical company,” she said. The American Cancer Society wants to support new researchers to keep scientists in the field of the cancer research, she said. They also want to help women researchers. “Women are consistently underrepresented in the

STEM fields,” said Wood. Wood said the program is meant to promote women scientists. “Hopefully encourage young girls to study science in school as well,” she said. “We’ve funded many prominent scientists throughout the years that have gone on to be recognized or win awards, but not one that is a woman,” said Wood, although she said a program like ResearcHERS could change that. The American Cancer Society West Region of Washington state wants to grow the program this year, as last year there was only one ResearcHERS ambassador. Wood said they are looking for women to step up or nominate another woman, and that there are a lot of individuals who could help the mission. “Either because they work for a company that will support that or they have their own network of people,” she said. Wood said those who have questions or want more information can call her at 425-404-2199 or email her at jerri.wood@cancer.org.

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Rotary scholarships available News Briefs By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Lakewood and Marysville students have the opportunity to apply for thousands of dollars in scholarships until April as Marysville Rotary’s scholarships are now open. Applications must be submitted by midnight on April 13. “We want to encourage kids to turn that application in and please not wait until the last minute,” said Deidre Kvangnes, president of the Marysville Rotary Education Foundation. Those interested should apply at www.thewashboard.org. The foundation provides thousands of dollars each year to graduates of the Lakewood and Marysville school districts. Last year the foundation gave out $173,500 total in scholarships, ranging from $1,500 to $20,000 for each award. Kvangnes said the foundation wants to support the local youth. “We value the graduates and want to support them,” she said.

“You and I know that college is expensive and we want to support the graduates' hopes and dreams,” she said. There are many local students who are an active part of their community who receive scholarship funds to help them post-graduation each year. “We’re excited to be able to make a difference. We are honored to be able to do that,” said Kvangnes. After the applications are received a committee scores the students on a number of criteria. “Students are judged on a variety of issues,” said Kvangnes. Those areas include financial need, community involvement, goals and a short essay. “We want them to have a little bit of knowledge of what Rotary is and what we do,” said Kvangnes. Committee members don’t collaborate when scoring the applicants, so each of the members come up with their score independently. The foundation awards the scholarships during an award night, typically held at Legacy High School. This

year’s award night is scheduled for May 13. “We encourage all students to apply for these scholarships,” said Kvangnes. “They do not have to be 4.0 students to receive awards,." Students interested in trade schools or skill centers after graduation can also receive support. “We have given to a lot of students going to EvCC [Everett Community College] and Edmonds Community College in the past as well,” she said. The foundation is a separate, but related, entity from the Marysville Rotary Club which has a mission of providing scholarships. They typically do a lot of their fundraising at the Marysville Rotary’s annual auction. “This year was the highest we’ve ever collected,” said Kvangnes. In addition to the amount collected at the auction, they take a percentage of what is in the foundation’s account to give to students. More information about the Marysville Rotary Club is available at https://portal. clubrunner.ca/275.

APS accepting K-11 Highly Capable referrals Arlington Public Schools is accepting Highly Capable Program referrals for kindergarten through 11th-grade students from Monday, March 2 through Tuesday, March 31. Students will be considered for evaluation for possible program participation for the 2020-21 school year. Students who are highly capable may possess, but are not limited to, the following learning characteristics: n Capacity to learn with unusual depth of understanding, to retain what has been learned, and to transfer learning to new situations; n Capacity and willingness to deal with increasing levels of abstraction and complexity earlier than their chronological peers; n Creative ability to make unusual connections among ideas and concepts; n Ability to learn quickly in their area(s) of intellectual strength; and n Capacity for intense concentration and/or focus. Referral forms are found on the district website under student forms and may be returned to: Heather Brown, Teaching and Learning, 315

N. French St., Arlington, WA 98223. For additional information, contact Verlaine Meyers, Categorical Programs Coordinator, at 360-6186287.

Marysville earns financial award

The city of Marysville recently received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officer Association of the U.S. and Canada. The award commends the city for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). A CAFR is a government financial statement

that looks at long-term financial trends and goes beyond minimums established for public sector employees. “The CAFR award represents our team’s commitment to excellence and transparency,” said Finance Director Sandy Langdon. “We are honored to receive this achievement.” The certificate of achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management, according to GFOA Director Michele Mark Levine.

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M-P students honored for community involvement By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Mar ysv i l le-Pi lchuck High School seniors Alexis Bennett and T.J. Severn were honored for their community service and academic engagement with the February Student of the Month awards. The awards are given out monthly by the Marysville Kiwanis and Soroptimist clubs to one boy and one girl in the Marysville School District. T.J. Severn was recognized for his participation in the community. Since 2016 he has been a varsity basketball player with the M-PHS team. He has helped a variety of local events with his basketball knowledge, in-

cluding volunteering at the M-PHS basketball camp from 2016 to 2019, helping basketball tryouts in 2018 and 2019 and serving as assistant coach for a 7th grade team in 2017. In Italy T.J. also volunteered for a basketball camp in 2017. Other volunteer efforts include helping at the Tulalip Boys & Girls Club in 2016 and helping to improve the M-PHS campus with the You Gotta Love This Place program for two years. For a number of years T.J. has also volunteered with local food banks. Beginning in 2013 he has also been a frequent volunteer for Tulalip’s Spee-BiDah Community Potluck.

Every Christmas since 2010 T.J. has helped to sponsor a foster child for the holiday season as well. T.J. was on the honor roll in 2014 and 2015 and currently holds a cumulative GPA of 3.88. That is with course work that includes AP Composition, AP Chemistry and AP Calculus. In the Tulalip Art Show he has also taken first-place honors in 2012, 2018 and 2019. Alexis Bennett was also honored for her frequent work within and outside of her school. She has been part of the swim and dive team for the last four years, including practicing swimming for 13 hours a week and serving

as captain for the last two years. Since 2010 she has been part of the Mighty Marlins Swim Club. Alexis often volunteers at the concession stand or as a timer at the club’s events. At the Stillaguamish Athletic Club Alexis works as a swim instructor. For the last two summers she has also been a volunteer at a local swim camp, where she has been a camp counselor who leads campers through exercises, stretches, activities and games. She wrote that she plans on volunteering for the camp again this upcoming summer. At Grove Elementary she has also volunteered as a tu-

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She plans to eventually go to medical school. “Following high school, I plan on attending the University of Washington where I will complete my bachelor’s degree as a premed major before applying to medical school,” she wrote.

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