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The joy of growing vegetables Last week I special about mentioned that it growing our own was time to plant veggies. For startyour “cool seaers, the taste in son” vegetables. i n c omp a r a b l e . In the northwest There is absoluteespecially, we ly nothing in the have two dis- By Steve Smith market that can tinct seasons to plant veg- compare to the freshness of gies. Right now is the cool home picked veggies. Even season, when the soils are “farm to market” is slower still cold and an occasional than “garden to kitchen”. frost can be expected to coat Truth be known, a lot of our roofs and lawns. Crops homegrown veggies are eatlike peas, broccoli, spinach, en in the garden and never chard, onions, potatoes and even make it to the kitchen. carrots— to name a few — The other truly “fun” love these cooler temps and thing about home grown also don’t mind these frosty veggies is that you can plant mornings. Once we move varieties that you simply into late April and May it is cannot find at the grocery time to plant our tomatoes, store.Many veggies that are beans, and cucumbers for grown commercially have the summer. been selected for their shelf Whether you are a cool life or ease of growing. As season gardener and love home gardeners, we get to to have fresh broccoli and grow the unusual ones that peas for dinner, or prefer to are unique and will add wait and dine on tomatoes, some pizazz to the dinning zucchini and peppers in the room table. Here are some summer, there is something examples that might pique

your interest. Miz America hybrid mustard: This mild tasting mustard has exceptional bronze foliage that is attractive, sturdy, and durable in our wet northwest climate. I planted some in my garden last week! Grand Duke Kohlrabi: I have always enjoyed kohlrabi. It is in the cabbage family, but instead of leaves, the stem enlarges into a bulb-like form and when peeled and sliced is a crisp and tasty addition to a salad - much like jicama but not as sweet. Lancinato Rainbow Kale: Also known as Dinosaur or Tuscan Kale, this Italian heirloom dates back to the 18th century. It is sweet and mild and has heavily crinkled leaves that are as flavorful as they are decorative. Spinach Monstreux de Viroflay: Good luck pronouncing this one. This is

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There are a wide variety of cool season vegetables that would be perfect for your garden. a mid-1800’s heirloom variety with very large 10 inch long leaves that will mature in under 2 months. We sell it under the Botanical Interest Seed line. Spinach is an

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Gov. orders schools to close until April 24 Local school officials working on programs to support students, staff during shutdown from the coronavirus By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Local school districts are working on ways to provide lunches, childcare, education resources and keep their staff working as schools are closed for at least six weeks. Last week, in response to the

new coronavirus, Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee directed all schools in the state to be closed until April 24. “We cannot hide from the central truth of this moment,” said Inslee during a March 12 press conference. “Anything less than strong action at this moment is not appropriate." He said that the decision was not made lightly. “This school closure is going to be tough on families. They’re going to be there tonight trying to

figure out childcare,” he said. The purpose of school closures is to slow the spread of COVID-19, the new coronavirus. If the infection gets around too quickly, it is expected that the state's medical services would be quickly overwhelmed, leading to deaths that would not have happened if communities work to slow the coronavirus' spread. “The infection rate for young people is very low, but it is important we keep those students' parents and grandparents in our

minds,” said Chris Reykdal, Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Reykdal emphasized that although the coronavirus is similar to the flu, it is new and therefore we do not have any resistances to it. “Without vaccines, we have to be prepared that this will be back with us in the fall,” he said. Inslee has asked school districts to prepare childcare and meal services while school is out, although he recognized they will need time to implement them.

“I’ve asked superintendents to have a plan for continuity of these services,” he said. School officials said that an epidemic of this nature hasn't been seen by most people. “We haven’t seen this in the state of Washington for a hundred years,” said Reykdal. Lakewood School District Superintendent Scott Peacock agreed that this is "new and uncharted territory."

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M'ville Strawberry Festival crowns 2020 Royalty By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

Maryfest officials crowned three local youth as this year's Strawberry Festival Royalty on March 14. They are Queen Jimena Yanez, Princess Grace Kyser and Princess Katelyn Leary. Due to concerns over the coronavirus outbreak the organization had to hold a scaled-back pageant this year with significantly limited seats, but they were able to crown three winners to represent Marysville this year. Queen Jimena Yanez is a former Junior Royalty member with the Strawberry Festival Court. "I did it when I was in eighth grade and I had a really awesome time," said Yanez. "I got to meet so many children and that was an amazing experience." At her school she is a member of the National Honor Society, vice-pres-

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Strawberry Festival's 2020 Royalty after they were crowned on March 14. From left, Princess Grace Kyser, Queen Jimena Yanez and Princess Katelyn Leary. ident of the Band Council and president of Spanish Club. "I'm a part of National Honor Society, and that encompasses a lot where I tutor in the community and volunteer for them," said Yanez. At 10th Street Middle School she volunteers to students. "I help out the teachers or the kids and I do one-onone tutoring," she said.

Princess Grace Kyser is a junior at Marysville Getchell High School. She hoped to be a part of the Strawberry Festival Court because she looked up to past queens, kings and princesses. "I looked through the magazines and thought 'I want to be that person,'" said Kyser. "I wanted to be able to read to kids or travel to cool places," she said.

She hopes to go to Central Washington University and eventually become a first-grade teacher. Every Friday she volunteers as a carter at the Marysville Community Food Bank. "I push around the cart and show people what food they can take," said Kyser. "I like really talking to people because you learn about their life stories and everything they've experience." The other Princess is Katelyn Leary, who is a junior at Marysville-Pilchuck High School. "I've always looked up to the Marysville Royalty and thought 'maybe I could be up there, too,'" said Leary. "They've always inspired me because it means girls can do great in our community," she said. Leary hopes to become a fighter pilot for the Navy or Air Force. See ROYALTY on page 3

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Blake Wilson, co-owner of Wander Coffee Bar, cleans one of the surfaces at his downtown Marysville coffee business on March 13.

Local businesses feeling impacts from coronavirus By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Many local businesses are reporting fewer customers as concerns about the coronavirus have kept people home recently. “I’ve seen a lot less foot activity,” said Rich Senff, owner of Action Sports in Arlington. “I’m not seeing

much new customers.” He said most of his business is now coming from orders he already had. Brandon Wilson, coowner of Marysville's Wander Coffee Bar, also has seen a decrease in business. “We’ve seen in a drop of about 20 percent over the

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“We’ve seen disease outbreaks before, but never something to this level that required this kind of response,” he said. The situation escalated rapidly and many school districts are now preparing programs from the ground up with little notice. “These are really unprecedented times, so we’re really working through these new challenges,” said Jodi Runyon, director of outreach and engagement at the Marysville School District. “We’re going to need some time to figure that out,” she said. Reykdal said that the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction has the power to waive school day requirements, so not all missed days will have to be made up, but he expected school to be held well into June. Marysville School District Marysville will serve free breakfast and lunch daily at all school sites for youth age 1 to 18

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last week,” he said. “It’s just people not coming out." Debi Kokulak, owner of Ava Rose Boutique and Gifts in Arlington, said it hasn't affected her much yet, but she's seeing more signs.

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from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A plan for childcare is coming soon for the district. “We are working on a plan on how best to serve the students,” said Runyon. She said that during the time of the coronavirus crisis the district hopes to support the community. “We’re working with our community partners to make sure that we can serve the citizens here and meet Gov. Inslee’s directives,” she said. The district is working on a childcare program currently. For online school, district officials said they do not want to further inequities of those who do not have internet access, but are currently exploring all options and ways to mitigate those concerns. Arlington School District Arlington School District will provide free meals available to all students and can be picked up at Presidents Elementary or Arlington High School. "We're also encouraging folks

“I’ve been pretty lucky and we have a good customer base, but it is starting to slow down,” she said. Small-business owners say that they have begun to cut back hours. “I was just thinking earlier today that I’ll have to email my employees that we’ll have to be cutting back because of this situation.

to go to the Arlington Community Food Bank," said Gary Sabol, director of communications for the Arlington School District. The food bank is expanding their Meals 'Til Monday program for school children typically meant for just the weekends. The district's childcare program is being worked on and Sabol expects to have more information early the week of March 16. "The district is prioritizing childcare for students of first responders and healthcare workers as the governor requested," he said. District officials are developing "educational resources" for students during the time off, although exactly what that looks like is still to be determined, said Sabol. The school district will try to keep their employees working throughout the school closure, said Sabol. "Although the work might look a lot different than what they normally do," he said.

And it doesn’t mean they’re out of a job, but they will be working less,” said Senff. “Obviously, if no money is coming in, it’s tough to put it out." Wilson said the slow business at his coffee bar has meant sending more people home earlier in their shifts. “We’re staffing less, just because we have to, and cut-

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Sabol encourages parents and students to send him questions at gsabol@asd.wednet.edu. "We're developing a FAQ to make sure we are responding to all the family's concerns," he said. Lakewood School District Lakewood hopes to have meal and childcare programs set up soon and the discussions around those are currently going on. “We are exploring how we might provide childcare for our students and the families of first responders,” said Peacock. Peacock was skeptical that online school would be provided. “We don’t have the resources

ting people earlier,” he said. Local business community members have also heard similar problems. “Our businesses are already reaching out and telling us that they’re hurting,” said Jesica Stickles, president/CEO of the Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce. “Some of our small busi-

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to provide comprehensive online learning and there are equity issues involved in that as well,” he said, because not all students have the same level of access to computers and the internet. “We’re not planning for distance learning per se, but we are looking at how to best provide support for kids during our leave,” he said. The district is currently looking at how best to provide their staff continued work during the coronavirus outbreak. “We intend to provide meaningful work for our employees,” said Peacock.

nesses are already worried about the impact of just the next couple of weeks,” she said. Lisa Cisneros, president of the Downtown Arlington Business Association, is hearing the same, especially for restaurants. “I have heard from some that they are already seeing effects,” said Cisneros. “It’s definitely already affecting us." The chambers themselves have also responded, either by cancelling events or taking more precautions for their events. “If you come to our events, you’re expected to be in good health,” said Stickles, who added that the Marysville Tulalip chamber will also be changing up their practices, such as not shaking hands. The Stilly Valley Chamber of Commerce is cancelling their upcoming events. “In order to do our part in minimizing the spread of COVID-19, we felt like it was our social responsibility to cancel our business afterhours event. We plan on rescheduling at a later date” said Mandy Kruger, who works for the Stilly Valley Chamber of Commerce. Chamber officials said that the Federal Small Business Administration will have loans soon available to help businesses through this time. Stickles said that the Marysville Tulalip Chamber will be able to help members with that info, as well as providing workshops to help businesses through trainings about staff insecurity. “We’re going to start putting out that information soon,” she said. Kruger said that the Stilly Valley Chamber of Commerce will also continue to provide updates on

those measures. "We’re gathering information daily from our local leaders and city government, posting to Facebook in a timely manner and communicating via email daily. Our goal is to reassure members that were here to serve them to the best of our ability,” she said. Business owners are still bracing for the upcoming weeks though. “Business-wise I am concerned. Personally, no, but for my business yes,” said Senff. “I’m not in terrible shape, but it will affect me." Now, with schools being closed for six weeks, that adds even more uncertainty for local business owners and their staffs. “School being closed could be beneficial because people are home, or it could mean parents are going to stay home or can’t go to work and their income drops,” said Wilson. “It’s just up in the air right now,” he said. The lack of school also increases staff concerns for local businesses. “For me, my staff all have kids and now that those kids will be home for six weeks we’re going to have to figure out how that is going to work,” said Cisneros, who is the owner of Arlington's Olympic Escrow. “Most of our small businesses are run by families as well,” she added, and if the owner has to stay home to take care of kids then it means the business may just be closed. Kokulak encourages those who want to support her business to do so through their online store if they are not able to come in. “We also have an online store if people want to go to that instead of coming in,” she said.

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Lakewood schools take levies off of April 28 ballot By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com The Lakewood School District will not run any levies for the April 28 special election and have rescinded their previous two proposed measures. The school board for the district voted 5-0 on March 11 to take back the district's two proposed levies. They had previously voted to put them on the ballot during their Feb. 26 meeting. The situation with COVID-19, the new coronavirus, is rapidly evolving and district officials felt that it was not the right time to put two levies before the voters. “This happened because

with the state of emergency declared by the government and the coronavirus spreading in the area, and specifically around our community,” said Lakewood School District Superintendent Scott Peacock. "We felt it was important to focus on the community’s well-being and health “The levy election can wait." Peacock said the health of Lakewood residents should be prioritized at the moment, which is why the district put the special election on hold. “We really wanted to make sure that we were able to focus on the health of Lakewood at this point,” said Peacock.

“We want to give people the space to take care of all the things that are on their mind right now and not have to worry about this particular issue,” he said. The ballots have not been printed by the Snohomish County Elections office yet and so the district will not have any financial cost for rescinding the levies. The district also acted before the deadline to cancel elections. “We rescinded it prior to the ballots getting published and the election actually having to be run,” said Peacock. The two levies that the district put on the ballot were two that were rejected

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She is a member of the National Society of High School Scholars and has a Silver and Gold Presidential Service Award. At Allen Creek Elementary she volunteers in her mother's classroom. "I always help with their spelling tests and there's a couple of kids who always struggle, so sometimes I help them spell out words," said Leary. This year there were nine strong candidates for the Royalty and Maryfest board member Sandie Phipps thanked them all for their hard work during a rehearsal on March 12. All of the candidates are youth involved in the community and help out in local schools. Candidate Ismarie Cuiriz volunteers at Cascade Elementary as a Big Buddy who mentors students. "I really want to be a teacher there as soon as I get my bachelor's degree," she said. Candidate Aaron Able also tutors students of various ages. "I've seen a lot of progress in how they're going to do more problems," he said. Former Junior Royalty member and candidate Zinnead Morales helps out at her old middle school. "I love to volunteer in the middle school I used to go to," she said. Other candidates like Victoria Wilde are involved in their community in other ways. Wilde helps with the Letter Carriers Food Drive and sorts the food. "They don't know who it's going to, but they leave the food out," she said. Candidate Abigail Jeskey worked an internship

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Candidates for the Strawberry Festival Royalty line up during a rehearsal of the pageant on March 12. From left, Aaron Able, Elizabeth Card, Ismarie Cuiriz, Abigail Jeskey, Grace Kyser, Katelyn Leary, Zinnead Morales, Victoria Wilde and Jimena Yanez.

at Summit Rehabilitation, which was meaningful to her as she had injuries when growing up and couldn't walk for a year. "I personally can relate to what it feels like to walk again, so I love giving that feeling to other people," she said. Finally, candidate Eliza-

beth Card works frequently with Marysville's Parks, Culture and Recreation Department. "I work at the Opera House and do events like the Easter Egg hunt and camps during the summer and I just love getting to see people in the community," she said.

by the voters earlier in February. The first was a Programs and Operations levy that would provide funding to support services such as mental health support and other programs not funded by the state legislature, including such things as athletics and band. The second levy was a Capital Improvements and Technology levy that would provide further investments into the district's technology for students and provide funds for building mainte-

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nance. Both levies were renewals of previously passed levies, so they would not necessarily be new taxes. “We will decide at a later time when we’re going to run the levy special election,” said Peacock.

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“We will have the opportunity to re-examine conditions in the community and discuss what propositions will be on the ballot and when the best time would be for the community to run those propositions,” he said.

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Tomahawks committed to work to be ready By Andrew Hines sports@northcountyoutlook.com The Marysville-Pilchuck boys soccer team reloaded in the offseason and will be ready to play once they are back on the field. After the recent cancellations due to the Coronavirus, the fate of this season is

up in the air. However, the Tomahawks are committed to working on their game outside of organized practices in order to be ready whenever they get the call to compete. “We have to value the moment and we never know when we’re going to be able to live this moment

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Tomahawks’ senior captain and defender Edgar Martinez launches the ball down the field during the Varsity vs. Junior Varsity scrimmage at Marysville-Pilchuck High School on March 12.

again as seniors. We all have passion and we live this sport. It’s unfortunate to have this happen to the season, but as a team we need to do our best and be ready,” said Tomahawks’ team captain Edgar Martinez. Last year the Tomahawks dominated the league, as they went 12-1-1 in the regular season and finished with an overall record of 163-1. After losing in the first round of the State Tournament, Marysville-Pilchuck graduated eight seniors off their varsity roster. That class included three members of the All-Wesco First Team and one from the AllWesco Second Team. Even with a large part of their roster graduating, they return a lot of experience with six seniors, four juniors and three sophomores. “They’re discouraged that they shut the season down, but even with that they have come out here and looked really good. We’re still not sure how they’re going to format everything and we’ve never been here before, so we just need to be ready for what-

ever happens. If we get to come back, I think we have a good shot with the experience and talent we have on this team,” said MarysvillePilchuck Head Coach Paul Bartley. The senior class will be led by the trio of Edgar Martinez, Douglas CruzYoung and Victor Aguilar. Martinez has been a key part of the defense over the last few years and will be the team captain coming into his final year as a Tomahawk. Last season he was voted onto the All-Wesco First Team as a junior, and previously earned Second Team honors in his sophomore season. Cruz-Young made strides in his junior year and was able to earn a spot alongside his teammate on the First Team roster as a defender. Aguilar will have big shoes to fill as a mid, but after a strong offseason will look to organize the offense and be a key distributor. Behind the upperclassmen, Davis Magee and Ashton Wolff will look to provide a spark on the offensive side. Magee, junior mid, has been a versatile

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Victor Aguilar, Tomahawks’ senior mid, moves the possession down the field and makes a pass into the middle during the Varsity vs. Junior Varsity scrimmage at Marysville-Pilchuck High School on March 12. piece over his first two years at Pilchuck, as he earned a spot as an All-Wesco Second Team defender in 2018 and another Second Team nod as a mid last season. Wolff, sophomore forward, earned time on the pitch as a freshman last season and

is looking to make that next jump as a primary scorer. There are no matches set in stone, but as of March 14 the Tomahawks first match is scheduled to be against the Marysville Getchell Chargers on Tuesday, April 28, at 7:30 p.m.

School closings put Chargers' season on hold By Andrew Hines sports@northcountyoutlook.com

With the winter season ending, the Marysville Getchell baseball team is back to work and looking to make some noise this season which, unfortunately, has been put on hold for at least six weeks because of the school closings due to the coronavirus. Last season the Chargers dealt with injuries to key players and finished with a league record of 3-15 and an overall record of 4-16. Over the offseason they only lost four seniors from their varsity roster and return six juniors and four seniors coming into the year. With one of their best rosters in a few years, Marysville Getchell will look to put together their first league record over .500 since the 2015-2016 season, where they

finished 8-7. “Two years ago, we threw a group of freshmen into the fire. Now they’re juniors and we have been able to see a ton of growth and they are ready to lead by example. This is the best group we’ve had since I’ve been here and it’s very exciting heading into the season,” said Marysville Getchell Head Coach Gabriel Rochon. All eyes will be on the Chargers’ junior class that includes Malakhi Knight, Trevor Loucks and Josiah Koellmer. Knight has been highly touted as one of the best prospects in the country since he was a freshman and is currently committed to Oregon State University. He was on the All-Wesco Second Team as an infielder during his freshman year but missed a large part of last season due to injury. He will come into this season as

a leader in the outfield alongside Loucks. Trevor has been one of the best outfielders in the area since his freshman year as he has been recognized as an All-Wesco First Team member during both the 2018 and 2019 seasons. Koellmer stepped up last season at the shortstop position as he earned a spot on the All-Wesco Second Team. He will also be contributing on the mound this year as he will fill a slot in the pitching rotation. Alongside the strong junior class there will be a few players returning as seniors and a couple of new faces that will be earning varsity roles as freshmen. Garrett Devereux and Matt Card have stepped up into senior leadership roles over the offseaSee CHARGERS on page 5

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Marysville Getchell’s senior catcher Garrett Devereux takes off from first base as he looks to steal second during the team scrimmage at MarysvillePilchuck High School on March 9.

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Lakewood girls prepare for uncertain season By Andrew Hines sports@northcountyoutlook.com

After a long offseason, the Lakewood softball team is geared up to take advantage of every opportunity that they have on the diamond. However, due to the recent Coronavirus cancellations, all sports are suspended for at least the next six weeks and the WIAA is currently looking to find a solution to salvage the season. It is still unclear whether teams will play the end of their regular season or if there will be some other alternative put in place. “We’re not sure what is going to happen, so we just need to deal with everything that comes our way. It’s unfortunate, because the team was ready to go and a lot of them had personal goals that they were setting for the season. Even with that, when it comes down to it the health and well-being of everyone comes before sports,” said Lakewood Head Coach Travis Boortz. Over the past two seasons the Cougars have been in the conversation as one of the best 2A teams in the state. In 2018, they finished as a

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son. Devereux is known as one of the smartest players on the team and will be the starter at catcher. Card had a strong start his freshman season as he earned All-Wesco Second Team honors as an infielder but has dealt with injuries over the last two seasons. He will look to get healthy and finish out his high school career with a strong senior year. As for the freshmen, Ethan Jury and Keegan Agen have been stepping up in early practices as they battle for varsity spots. Jury will be playing most of his

top 14 team in the State with a record of 18-8, 8-5 in league. They took another step last season as they finished with an overall record of 21-6, league record of 10-2, and placed seventh at the State Tournament. After their strong finish last year, Lakewood graduated four seniors including longtime leader Olivia Poulton. Poulton was a two-time AllNWC shortstop as a 2018 Second Team and 2019 First Team member. “We have a young roster, but we have a lot of experience, and when we come back that will be a huge advantage to get back rolling. They put in a lot of work in the offseason and came into this year wanting to find ways to get mentally tough for a long season. They are all leaders and I know they will find ways to stay ready for when we get a chance to play,” said Coach Boortz. This season the Cougars return nine players including five juniors and four sophomores back from the varsity roster. Two of the returners made All-NWC teams last year including Riley Mae Swanson and Natalie Krueger. Swanson, junior pitcher, has made the All-NWC team in her

time in the infield while Agen looks to earn innings at outfielder. “Right now, our plan is to get these guys as many live reps as we can and put them in game-like situations. We need to stay the course, block out the outside noise and take care of ourselves. All I can ask of them is that they focus on themselves and do their jobs,” said Coach Rochon. Due to the Coronavirus, games are currently being postponed for safety purposes. Currently, the Chargers first home game is scheduled to be against the Marysville-Pilchuck Tomahawks on Wednesday, April 29 at 4 p.m.

first two seasons, on the Second Team in 2018 and a First Team member in 2019. Krueger, sophomore second baseman, came in her freshman season and made some noise as she finished the year on the All-NWC Second Team. The other four returning juniors will be Ashtyn Falor, Addison Wagner, Brittani Boortz and Abby Freeman. Falor, catcher, will be calling the shots from behind the plate and Wagner will be working in the infield alongside her. Boortz will be the only returning outfielder on the roster and Freeman will act as a utility player wherever needed. Kaci Smith, Makena Lampinen and Madison Graham will round out the rest of the returning sophomores. Smith, infielder, has been voted as the team captain and will play a huge role as an underclassman. Lampinen will round out the infield and Graham will operate as an utility player. The WIAA is currently in discussions about how to deal with the season. Currently, the Cougars are scheduled to play their first home game against the Sehome Mariners on Tuesday, April 28, at 4:30 p.m.

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Sun, Moon and Tides in Snohomish County Wednesday, March 18, through Tuesday, March 24

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Sunday, March 22 Sunrise 7:06 am • Sunset 7:25 pm

Thursday, March 19 Sunrise 7:12 am • Sunset 7:21 pm

Monday, March 23 Sunrise 7:04 am • Sunset 7:27 pm

Friday, March 20 Sunrise 7:10 am • Sunset 7:22 pm

Tuesday, March 24 New Moon Sunrise 7:02 am • Sunset 7:28 pm

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Tips for planting shade trees Beautiful landscaping can add instant curb appeal to a property. But beauty isn’t the only thing that makes idyllic landscaping attractive to homeowners. Some landscaping features, such as shade trees, save homeowners money while adding aesthetic appeal. The U.S. Department of Energy notes that shading is the most cost-effective way to reduce solar heat gain in a home. Shading also cuts air conditioning costs, which tend to be expensive in areas with warm, humid climates. In fact, the DOE notes that well-planned landscapes can reduce unshaded homes’ air conditioning costs by anywhere from 15 to 50 percent. Consider using native trees when thinking about which plants to use for shade. Coco Zheng, who owns Clarks Native Trees with her husband, Jim, highlighted several advantages to using trees that are native to the Pacific Northwest region. The trees are stronger and stand up to the windy conditions of the region, easier to maintain and more resistant to dis-

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those same deciduous trees may begin shading the roof within five to 10 years of being planted. When planting deciduous trees, homeowners should keep these tips in mind: n Plant trees to the south of the home. When planted to the south of the home, deciduous trees can screen between 70 and 90 percent of the summer sun while still allowing residents to feel summer breezes. n Consider sun angles. Homeowners who want to shade their homes from low afternoon sun angles should plant trees with crowns that are closer to the ground on the west side of their homes. n Cool air before it reaches your home. Shrubs

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Good foundations for detoxification With the weather warming, albeit slower than many of us would like, and the change of season right around the corner, it is a time when many people think of spring cleaning and others of spring detox. The term “detox” has become very popular in recent years with hundreds of versions existing online, discussed via media outlets and promoted through medical groups. Although helping

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recommendations. As we all know fiber helps to keeps bowel movements regular (and if you remember from earlier this is a critical mode of elimination), but it also directly supports detoxification. Fiber physically binds toxins in the GI tract, preventing them from being reabsorbed along with nutrients from our latest meal so they are actually removed as waste. It also acts as a prebiotic, a.k.a. food for your gut bacteria, helping to promote healthy flora which in turn does some of the detox for us. The current fiber recommendations for those ≤50 years are 25g for females and 38g for males and for those >51 years are 21g for females and 30g for males. Fiber can be gotten through whole grains (especially oats and quinoa), vegetables, legumes (beans, peas, lentils, chickpeas), nuts and chia seeds. Food sources are preferable, but supplements can fill in gaps if you are not getting enough. Besides fiber, there are many specific foods that benefit the liver, provide antioxidants and are antiinflammatory. Foods that support liver health include cruciferous veggies (broc-

coli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale, bok choy, radishes, etc), beets, artichokes, onions, garlic, etc. Antioxidants are compounds that help to prevent oxidative damage from free radicals. Foods high in antioxidants include berries, nuts, dark leafy greens and dark chocolate. Healthy fats are important for skin and brain health and are also naturally anti-inflammatory. Examples include fish, avocados, nuts, seeds, olive oil, etc. Now, let’s move on to what we are drinking. Water is so critical for our body, yet many people don’t get enough. The average moderately active male often needs 8-12 8oz glasses of per day and a woman often needs 8-10. Water makes up a large percentage of our body and is involved in the majority of physiologic processes. If we are dehydrated then our kidneys do not have enough fluids to properly filter and remove toxins in urine. That being said drinking an excess of water will not necessarily flush out more toxins and it is important to mention that drinking too much water is a real thing known as water intoxication which can be dangerous. Further,

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water is required for sweat production (again a major mode of elimination). If drinking plain water is not your thing then you can add natural flavors like lemon, cucumbers, a handful of berries, or a tea bag. That brings us to exercise. Too often in today’s age much of our lives are spent sedentary at jobs, watching TV or playing with phones and not enough time is spent being active. Regular exercise, especially at an intensity that causes us to break a sweat (the last vital form of toxin elimination), promotes detoxification. It increases circulation bringing nutrients to our tissues and clearing waste products, causes us to breathe deeply so we can cleanse via our lungs, and triggers sweating. It also increases fat metabolism and since many toxins are stored in fat cells, this can release them from storage for excretion. Finally, exercise helps to keep bowel movements regular and tends to make us increase our water intake. Although promoting more efficient detoxification is useful, reducing exposures in the first place is the most ideal. Unfortunately, there are chemical we cannot avoid, but there are many ways to minimize our total body burden. Use HEPA filters to reduce air particulate and pollution. Use water purifiers to reduce metals, pesticides and other compounds. Limit pesticides by eating organic food and using natural weed and insect repellents. Use glass food storage containers and glass or metal water bottles instead of plastic alternatives. Choose body products without parabens or phthalates and cleaning supplies without harsh chemicals. So use this Spring to kick-start a healthier and happier you. Optimize your wellbeing by working on the foundations of health – diet, hydration, exercise – to support your body in doing what is was designed to do – detoxify naturally.

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The Census is a selfportrait of the nation, counting everyone living in the country once in a decade. The Constitution mandates the Census, and it is our duty to complete the survey and be counted. The 2020 Census team has been working to promote, educate and finally collect information from communities across the U.S. The data collected is used to distribute billions of federal funds to local communities and determines the number of seats each State has in the House of Representatives. Washington State received an additional House seat as a result of the 2010 Census. The Federal funds that are distributed are used for funding services for people in poverty, designing public safety strategies, assessing the potential for spread of communicable disease, planning for school projects, determining areas eligible for housing assistance, and so much more. For every 100 households missed, Washington could lose $5.8 million over a 10-year period (Source: WA Counts 2020 OFM). The confidential Census survey is just 10 simple questions about you and who is living with you. You will receive a postcard

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notification in the mail between March 12 and March 20 requesting you to respond online at the Census website. This new format is being used to conserve natural resources and taxpayer money, and to make the process more efficient (other ways to respond will be explained in the postcard). You are being asked to reply by April 1. The Arlington Library and the City of Arlington have computers available for you to complete the survey online from March 23 to April 8. Stop by the Arlington Police Station, the Public Works Office by Haller Park, or the Airport Office to complete the survey on the provided computers. There is also a Questionnaire Assistance Event on Saturday, March 28, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 110 E. Third Street. Census staff will be avail-

able to walk you through the questionnaire and provide support, including assistance for those who speak Spanish. I hope you will complete the Census. Snohomish County historically has a low return rate, due to many factors, including rural areas, people who distrust the government, and other socioeconomic and demographic factors. Children are the most undercounted population. Strong confidentiality protections are in place to protect the information provided. The individual information cannot be disclosed for 72 years and Census staff swear an oath for life. There is a website set up to address myths about the Census: https://2020census.gov/ en/news-events/rumors. html. Please help by spreading the word that avoiding the questionnaire is not helpful to the community. In Snohomish County, the distribution of the federal funds amounts to about $2,000 per person per year. The U.S. Census team will be following up with those that do not reply, by sending reminders, and then paper surveys in the mail, followed by Census employees visiting residents from May through July.

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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: JACK LEE CHARLESTON, Deceased, NO. 20-4-00406-31, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, RCW 11.40.030

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATES OF HARVEY NEAL HOOD and DONNA LURAE HOOD, Deceased, NO. 20-4-00473-31, 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

The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of these estates. Any person having a claim against the decedents must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serv-ing on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s at-torney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as 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 pre-sented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provid-ed in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedents’ probate and non-probate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: March 18, 2020 Personal Representative: :Ronald Earl Hood 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. 20-4-00406-31.

Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 20-4-00473-31

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

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Food banks respond to coronavirus Local food banks are preparing for uncertainty as the coronavirus has put their volunteers, clients and supply chain at risk. COVID-19, the new coronavirus, is causing concern and potential disruptions for many of the local organizations. Both the Marysville Community Food Bank and the Arlington Community Food Bank are moving to a model where clients receive a package of food and do not enter the building. “You come here, take a number, head back to your car, and when your number is called we will bring you food,” said Dell Deierling, director of the Marysville Community Food Bank. “The building will only be accessible to the volunteers." Arlington is on a similar model that serves clients out

of the building. “With our clients for food distribution, they don’t touch the food. There’s no point of contact,” said Carla Gastineau, director of the Arlington Community Food Bank. She said it is a priority for the food banks to stay safe so that they can remain open in uncertain economic times. “All food banks are going to this model because one food bank in our coalition [in Edmonds] is closed and quarantined, because they had a case,” said Gastineau. A large number of local food bank volunteers are elderly and/or retired, which has put additional risk to some. “Many of our regular volunteers are seniors, so they have stepped away and I have gotten some newer volunteers who are currently

out of work,” said Gastineau. Deierling said they have seen some reduction in volunteers in Marysville. “We’ve seen a little bit of a drop off and we’re not certain where that is going to land right now,” Deierling said. “Starting tomorrow [March 13] we’ll be putting in some changes so that the people who are more reluctant to come in feel safer,” he said. Although Gastineau added that the food bank has also seen an influx of new volunteers. “There’s a great response from the public to come and volunteer, although that puts us at higher risk,” she said. She hopes to run with as few volunteers as possible to reduce the risks of infection. “I’m compiling a list of people and we’ll call as need-

ed,” she said. If the coronavirus continues to spread things could get more difficult for the local organizations. “We are very concerned about what our supply coming in is going to be and what our demand at the door will be,” said Deierling. “We are expecting an increase because people are out of work,” said Gastineau. The Arlington Community Food Bank has had to cut back on the size of their portions, said Gastineau, although she added they are still sufficient to sustain an individual or family. “We’re making sure people have enough,” she said. Local food banks may also be receiving less food. “The grocery stores are being heavily shopped, and we get a lot of food resources from those grocery stores,

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Arlington Community Food Bank volunteer Taylor McDonald sorts some of the donated food for the organization on March 13. so we are already seeing less food come to us,” said Gastineau. She recommends those who want to donate provide cash assistance instead of food. She said cash will help keep their food sources safer

and bring fewer people directly to the food bank. “Let’s work together to get through this and support each other,” said Deierling. “Supporting local organizations is a great thing to do at this time,” he said.