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Families enjoy Airport Appreciation Day By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com
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Aviana Strunk sits in one of the seats on an airplane before going on a flight from the Young Eagles during Arlington’s Airport Appreciation Day on Sept. 19.
Families learned about local aviation while kids received free flights above the surrounding regions during this year’s Airport Appreciation Day. The Arlington Municipal Airport held its annual Airport Appreciation Day on Sept. 19. Kids enjoyed the simulators, bouncy houses, face painting and more at the event. Airport coordinator Tim Mensonides said the event lets people come into the airport and know it better. “It really shows how important the airport is to the community. We want to let them see what we do here,” he said. Airport director David
Ryan said the event is good for both the community and the airport. “The airport is a huge part of this town’s history. It’s fun for us and it’s great for the community,” he said. The Arlington Municipal Airport also serves as a big economic asset to the city as well, he said. Parent Laura Strunk liked the event for “getting them [Strunk’s kids] involved in airplanes and learning about it,” she said. Of course, one of the biggest attractions for the day is the Young Eagles flights, which are free flights in small aircraft given to kids. “I think it’s awesome. The kids get to go up in the air and otherwise you
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Marysville bans vaping in parks By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com
The Marysville City Council voted on Sept. 14 to ban e-cigarettes/vaporizers in the city’s parks. E-cigarettes, also known as vaporizers, are devices that simulate the feel of smoking without the combustion of regular cigarettes, but through a heated aerosol that sometimes contains nicotine and sometimes does not. The devices have been growing in popularity in recent years. The council’s ban will move vaporizers to be regulated more like regular cigarettes. A couple of years ago the council banned regular smoking in parks. That ban has been very successful with very few offenders, said Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring. “It’s been very well received. There’s been a lot of appreciation from the com-
munity about that,” said Nehring. When that ordinance was created vaporizers were not as popular as they are currently, which is why they weren’t originally included in the law. “It never really occurred to anybody at the time. To be honest, at the time I didn’t even know what it was,” said Nehring. With these new devices rising many people are unaware of the rules though. “Now that it’s becoming pervasive we have gotten complaints from people in parks and they’re assuming [vapor/e-cigarette devices] aren’t allowed as well,” said Nehring. He said it’s about making the public feel like they can go to the parks and not have to worry. “These are public places for enjoying our city events like concerts and movies PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER ANDERSSON
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or just enjoying the spray park and some people don’t want to be exposed to that smoke,” he said. “You want to have respect for your community and you want to make your parks a welcoming place for them,” he said. With the recently passed ban, vaporizer users can
receive the same penalty as smoking, a civil infraction of $150. Some vaporizer users agree that vaporizers should probably be put away around parks. “I think that’s common sense. I’m not going to vape where there’s a bunch of little kids,” said Michael Thorn, owner of Vaporland, an e-cigarette store in Marysville. Thorn said he advocates
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www.northcountyoutlook.com for etiquette in vaporizer use, however not all users are polite about where they use their vaporizer. “Obviously, if I’m in a restaurant and I pay $40 or $50 for a steak, I don’t want to smell what this guy’s vaping. But, unfortunately we only sell vaporizers. We try and sell common sense, but there’s a lot of people that won’t buy it,” he said. The City Council’s ordinance cited harmful chemicals in the vapor as one of the major reasons for the ban. “And I know there are some juices that don’t have nicotine, but there are so many substances available and we don’t know what we’re being exposed to with them,” said Nehring. General manager of Vaporland, Joshua Baba,
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agreed in general with the ordinance but said the “rumors” and “bad studies” which portray e-cigarette vapor as harmful have been increasingly used to legislate against the devices unfairly. “We want to be careful and not have kids running around and seeing these vapor devices, but we also don’t want to be villainized because we believe these [devices] are really helping the community by helping people get off of traditional tobacco cigarettes,” he said. Baba said the devices have personally helped him quit smoking and helped many people in his family. “They’re spreading all sorts of rumors about how toxic the vapor is, stuff like ‘it’s got hazardous chemicals and metals’ and all these have been proven false three, four, five times over by people like Boston University and the University of Georgia,” said Thorn. Baba acknowledges the long-term effects are still unknown. “We know there’s no 30-year studies done on this yet, and there’s obviously a possibility, but at least phrase it as a potential instead of claiming it as an absolute fact that these are harmful chemicals,” he said. Thorn described vaporizer devices as one of the greatest recent health advances because of their help getting smokers off of traditional cigarettes, which has much more of the carcinogenic chemicals according to those studies. He also added he wasn’t really upset at the ordinance, but disappointed that the local e-cigarette community did not know the City Council was passing the law and so they didn’t “have any opportunity to testify on it.”
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Randalls earn Lifetime Achievement Award __ By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com
Chuck and Bea Randall were presented with a Community Lifetime Achievement Award on Sept. 16 for their work in the Arlington education system, local sports and the community. The Stillaguamish Senior Center presents the Lifetime Achievement Breakfast annually and this year gave the award to locals Chuck and Bea Randall. The Randalls met at Everett Junior College where they both studied to become teachers and they met on the track team. “There was just one girl on Everett’s track team and her name was Bea,” said Arlington Mayor Barbara Tolbert at the event. Their first date was at Snoqualmie Pass at a Seattle Mountaineers Snow Camping training exercise. The two were married in 1964. Soon after graduating, they looked for a town to settle in. “We graduated from college and we decided we wanted to raise our children in a small town, so we started hunting for jobs in small towns and we tried Okanogan and Wenatchee and Maple Valley,” said Bea Randall. They got a job offer for a football coach, but took a position in Arlington instead.
“He wanted to be a biology teacher first of all, not a coach who would be fired if his teams didn’t win,” Bea joked. The two have been constant champions of local sports and sports for girls as well. Helping girls participate in the league has long been a passion for Bea, who coached for a boys soccer league. “Of course it didn’t take long until girls were introduced to the soccer teams. The Arlington Soccer Club actually obtained a federal court injunction so opponents would have to forfeit their game if they refused to play Arlington’s co-ed team,” said Tolbert. She also coached the first girls team at Arlington High School, a track team. “Being a trailblazer, Bea and the girls P.E. teachers decided to work together and take the Arlington girls to the second ever girls State High School Meet. Not only did Arlington girls track team participate, they won the state championship that year,” said Tolbert. Chuck also coached at Arlington High School. “Chuck was also a champion of girls sports and allowed the girls to participate on the cross country team. This was not popular with the other coaches in
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the league,” said Tolbert. Helping coach those students was one of Chuck’s favorite memories of Arlington. “I think one of the things we really enjoyed in Arlington is leading those teams of boys and girls, they were almost like our own kids,” he said. Bea and Chuck have been involved in more than just sports though. Bea was a city councilmember with Arlington for 20 years and served as Mayor Pro Tem. She was also past president of the Cascade Valley Hospital Auxiliary (known today as the Cascade Valley Hospital Foundation). Chuck worked for eight years as a National Park enforcement officer, volunteered with mountain rescue and won the district championship as a coach of Arlington High School’s cross country team.
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Bea Randall, right, speaks at the Stillaguamish Senior Center during their Lifetime Achievement Breakfast while Arlington Mayor Barbara Tolbert, center, hands the award to Chuck Randall on Sept. 16. Bea thanked the community of Arlington for everything they did for them as well. “The whole thing was
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such a tremendous environment. I never would’ve served on the city council of Everett for example,” she said.
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O’Dea shuts out Tomahawks 49-0 By Sarah Lane sports@northcountyoutlook.com
The Marysville-Pilchuck Tomahawks felt a tough loss against the Fighting Irish of O’Dea at their Sept. 18 home game, losing 49-0. Mar ysv i l le-Pi lchuck failed to score a single touchdown Friday night, and made numerous technical mistakes that O’Dea was
quick to take advantage of. O’Dea, who is currently 3-0 this season, scored a total of seven touchdowns followed by seven successful kicks. M-P head coach Brandon Carson acknowledged his team’s mistakes and said, “I thought we moved the ball well against them, but the turnovers killed us.” The first quarter started off strong for O’Dea, as Sam
Sanchez scored a touchdown two minutes into play. Pilchuck made a strong effort to even the score, but were unable to secure 10 yards at the 25-yard line and had a turnover. O’Dea utilized that turnover and in the seventh minute as Zachary Oster completed a 72yard run touchdown. Two minutes later, MarysvillePilchuck had one of numer-
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Marysville-Pilchuck senior quarterback Eric Lind attempts a pass before being tackled by O’Dea’s defense.
ous fumbles of the evening, which resulted in O’Dea’s Thomas Stowers recovering the ball for a touchdown. O’Dea’s last touchdown of the first quarter came with a minute left following a Marysville turnover. Race Porter scored the touchdown, putting O’Dea up 28-0 in the first quarter. One minute into the second quarter, Pilchuck had another fumble, giving O’Dea possession. O’Dea made their way down the field, and Sanchez had his second touchdown of the night after a 19-yard pass from quarterback Nathan West. Marysville then lost possession after an interception by O’Dea. With only 54 seconds left in the first half, O’Dea’s Frederick Cooper scored their sixth touchdown, putting Marysville-Pilchuck down 42-0 at the half. Pilchuck’s defense stepped up in the second half, allowing O’Dea only one touchdown at the end of the fourth quarter. Pilchuck had numerous at-
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Marysville-Pilchuck senior wide receiver Trent Tinglestad attempts a run past the O’Dea defensive line. Marysville-Pilchuck lost their Sept. 18 game, 49-0. tempts at drives, but they either ended in turnovers, interceptions or fumbles. The Tomahawks, who are coming off what Coach Carson described as “an incredible season” after making it to the state semifinals
last year, now have a record of 1-2. Carson said the team needs “to do a better job of taking care of the ball and executing in the redzone” for their next match against Stanwood on Friday, Sept. 25.
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Chargers get season’s first win on the pitch By Sarah Lane sports@northcountyoutlook.com Marysville Getchell’s girls soccer scored a 3-1 home win against Newport High School on Saturday, Sept. 19. After a slow start to the game, the Chargers took possession and their offense made numerous and successful attempts at goal. “I thought it was a good start to us being able to score in the games,” said head coach Wayne Nash. He added, “we’ve struggled for offense last year, and a little bit so far this year, and we finally found the back of the net a couple times. I had a feeling that once we scored one, we would score several. Hopefully it got some confidence.” Newport started the first half off strong, scoring the first goal of the game and holding possession early against Marysville Getchell. Halfway through the first half, the play became more even, with Getchell having a few shots on goal and hold-
ing the ball near Newport’s goal. However, Newport’s defense was able to hold off the Chargers, and led 1-0 into halftime. Marysville Getchell stepped up their game up in the second half, making numerous explosive plays and scoring three goals. Their first goal came seven minutes in, after a free kick from outside of the goal box. The shot went high and out of reach of the Newport goalie. Possession remained equal between Newport and Marysville Getchell, and both defenses worked hard to keep the score even. Twenty-two minutes in, junior midfielder Lindsey Weikel scored the Chargers’ second goal, lofting the ball above the goalie’s head. The final goal of the game came with 10 minutes left of play. Sophomore Kyra Loe made a run down the left side past numerous Newport players, and nearly lost control of the ball multiple times. She fought to save the ball and crossed the ball where Sasha Bean was waiting in the goal
box to put the ball in the net. The cross assist was not Loe’s only major play of the game — she made multiple runs down the sideline, and was an aggressive playmaker on the field Saturday night. The entirety of Marysville Getchell’s offense also performed well, and outran Newport for much of the second half. They were quick to the ball, and beat the defense on numerous occasions, allowing them to take the win. Despite how well they played, Saturday night was Marysville Getchell’s first and well-deserved win of the season. The team is coming off a previous year of injuries, and Coach Nash said, “we would get two or three girls injured at the end of each game, and get like one back. It was a struggle last year to have any kind of consistency.” Their win put their season record at 1-3. Nash’s expectations as they continue their season are to “defend and keep people out of the net, but also to provide scoring opportunities.”
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Marysville Getchell’s Hayli Huhta, left, competes for the ball during the Chargers’ Sept. 19 home game win against Newport High School.
Arlington boys tennis falls to Stanwood in close match By Sarah Lane sports@northcountyoutlook.com
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Arlington Tennis first singles player Connor Guthrie warms up before his match against Oak Harbor’s Nathaniel Haskin.
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Arlington boys tennis lost by one point at their Wednesday home match against Stanwood High School. Both schools won two of the four singles matches, but Stanwood’s doubles teams took the winning point, with two of three doubles teams winning. The first singles match between Stanwood’s Nathaniel Haskin and Arlington’s Connor Guthrie was the deciding match in the overall outcome: The match went to a tie break, which
Guthrie lost 7-4. Head coach Ben Mendro said, “We played hard, it was disappointing to lose. We really felt we could have won.” The winning Arlington matches were second singles team member Nicholas Mendro, fourth singles team member Isaiah Mitzelfeldt, and first doubles team members Wren Pullig and Kenny Knutson. Overall, Coach Mendro was happy with how the players played. “Overall, I was pleased. I really didn’t know if we’d win or lose. It really could have gone either way.”
After Arlington’s match on Wednesday, their season record was 0-5. However, they stepped up one day later at their Thursday match, which gave them their first win of the season, a 4-3 victory over Oak Harbor, putting them at 1-5. Coach Mendro thought they played “really well” and the “guys who needed to win, won.” Nicholas Mendro was the only winning singles player, while Arlington’s doubles teams all took wins. The Arlington winning doubles teams consist of Kenny Knutson and Wren Pullig, Sean McCauley and Will Eckley,
Johnathon Leon-Guerrero and Dean Shepherd, and Edward Radion and Conner Fochesato. Mendro believs this win was much needed mentally for Arlington, after going five matches without a win. He said, “I think it was a huge mental victory to get that win. I think that the knowledge that we can win is going to be really big for these guy’s confidence.” Arlington’s next opponent is Marysville-Pilchuck, who have also struggled to secure a win and are at 0-5. Mendro believes his team will win, and sets his goal on winning in a shut out.
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With colder weather right around the corner, many homeowners are once again giving thought to their home heating needs and if it is possible to heat their homes more efficiently. The United States Department of Energy reports that more than half of the energy used in a typical home goes toward heating and cooling costs. With energy costs continually on the rise, many homeowners want to make the most of their heating systems and use the heat in the most efficient manner possible. A heating system is most effective when the home is free from drafts. Before investing in a new furnace or considering other drastic changes, determine if a few simple repairs can help your heating system perform more efficiently. Insulation is one of the most important parts of the heating system. “A wellinsulated home is going to keep heat in,” said Neil Neroutsos, corporate communications for Snohomish County Public Utility District (PUD). He advises home-owners to look for cracks around the doors and windows to seal. This also will help in the
summer when you are trying to keep the house as cool as possible. Determine if cold air is infiltrating the home elsewhere, such as from around pipes leading to the outdoors. Caulking or foam insulation can remedy the situation. Adding extra insulation in garages and attics also can help. The DOE says if insulation is less than R-30, the home probably can use more. If after increasing insulation your home still feels drafty, it may require additional insulation in the exterior walls. If making large changes to your heating system, the Snohomish PUD offers a weatherization program that gives incentives and rebates for those purchasing qualifying equipment like efficient heat pumps, duct sealing and better insulated windows, said Neroutsos. Those incentives can help offset the costs of these upgrades and will save money on the heating bill. “These are all things that are going to make your heating system perform more efficiently,” he said. “It definitely makes a big difference for your bill,” he added. More information on the PUD’s program is available at www.snopud.com.
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Even if you don’t have a programmable thermostat, reducing temperature at night can help save energy. “Turn it down at night to 55 degrees, if you’re comfortable with that. Some people like it a little bit higher, but the lower you go the more you’re going to save,” said Neroutsos. While homeowners are improving heating efficiency, they should reverse the direction of ceiling fan blades. Having the blades spin clockwise will draw down the hot air that rises to the ceiling and allow it to better flow through the home. “Those things that seem like small things really can add up to help you save money on your energy bill and, in general, make you more comfortable as well,” said Neroutsos. In addition to these suggestions, homeowners can employ these other energyand cost-saving measures. Reuse oven heat. After cooking a meal in the oven, open the oven door and let the residual heat escape into the kitchen and the rest of the house. Note, it is not safe to heat a home with the oven, and the oven should be turned off before opening the door. Add a little humidity. Moist air tends to hold heat better. Add some humidity to dry indoor air, particularly if the relative humidity of the home as measured with a hygrometer is below 25 percent. Houseplants and home aquariums can add some warm moisture to the air and reduce reliance on heat. Limit use of exhaust fans. After showering or cooking, keep the exhaust fan on for as little time as possible so that warm air is not drawn out of the home. Heating a home efficiently means reducing drafts, programming the thermostat and making the most of other ways to warm up.
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Creating fall, winter interest in your garden For anyone best bang for the who has followed buck we need to my columns over think about the the years, you will other parts of recognize the folplants. Fall color lowing mantra: may be fleeting, “If you want year By Steve Smith but never the less ‘round interest in it is still a short your garden, you need to go season of interest that is to the garden center once a well worth planning for. month and buy something Fall color in the northwest that looks interesting.” You can’t begin to hold a candle don’t have to spend a boat to the New England states, load of money, just buy but when the weather coopsomething that catches your erates it can be pretty speceye. If you do this every tacular. Burning bushes, month, for 12 months, you Japanese Maples, sumacs, will have year ‘round inter- big leaf maples, vine maples, est. It is that simple. choke berries, red maples, I realize, of course, that oaks, Katsura, Oxydenit will take some finessing drons, Raywood ash along and planning to work these with many more shrubs and monthly purchases into trees have incredible fall your garden design, but color. With the dry sumwith a little “organizing” it mer we have had, many can be done with relatively trees are already into and little stress. And always re- even finished with their fall member that plants can be colors while some, like oak moved and rearranged as leaf hydrangeas, seem to the garden evolves. Other hold onto their fall colored than trees, the garden is a leaves most of the winter. fluid composition that can While the above trees and be adjusted and reassemshrubs require us to rake bled throughout the years. up leaves, there are also evnothing is permanent. ergreen shrubs that change As we move into the fall and winter season the fo- color for the winter without cus moves from flowers to dropping their leaves. Many leaves, twigs, berries and conifers will turn bronze or bark. Yes, there are plants coppery in the winter and that bloom in the winter in some broadleaf shrubs, like the northwest but for the Leucothoe and Nandina,
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Oso Chapel celebrates 100th anniversary By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com The Oso Community Chapel likely started its foundation in 1915 and the community around it today came together on Sept. 19 to celebrate its centennial anniversary. About 100 years ago the congregation used to share a log cabin with the local school, however after the log cabin burned down they looked for a new space. A local family donated land that would remain in the church’s possession as long as the land was used for a church. With $300 and some volunteers, the group began to build the Oso Chapel, according to Gail Blacker, a community member and one of the organizers of the centennial celebration. Blacker said she spent many hours digging through archives of The Arlington Times to find the exact date of the opening, but wasn’t able to find anything. Many of the people who would know the date have passed, she said, but she found that the foundation of the church was started in 1915. Throughout the years various improvements have been made. Indoor plumbing was added in 1981, and the group used to have to use a two-seat outhouse.
“I used to have bad dreams about that thing that my kids would fall in it,” said Blacker. It was an argument sometimes to get the indoor bathrooms as well, said community member Anita Merritt. “I think arguing for indoor plumbing took a lot of convincing, they were like ‘well, why do you need it?’” she joked. There used to be no heating in the building as well, and Blacker recalls having to sit near the stove to get warm. “We didn’t have any heat in here, but that pot-bellied stove helped,” she said. They’ve made some renovations to the building as well, improving various rooms and making a taller bell tower over the years. “The bell has been rung since it was here,” said Blacker, who added the years of use can be seen on the bell. “It’s worn flat on both sides from being rung over the years,” she said. Even without the modern amenities, Blacker said the community has become family over the years. “For us that go here, we’re like a family. It’s just like a big family. Many of us have gone here since we were young parents with 2-year-old and 3-year-old kids,” she said. “I wouldn’t know any different, they’re family here. I’m 37
The Oso Community Chapel, seen here, held its centennial celebration on Sept. 19. years old and this is just where I’ve always been,” said community member Joy Alskog. “Even if you go away for a little while, you come back and it’s like you never left,” she said. Alskog said that the membership has waxed and waned over the years, but there’s always a small faithful core of people that stay there.
She said she remembers the picnics, events, and songs that have been sung at the chapel. Merrit said she has been going to the chapel since she was 3 years old and has had many good times there as well. “I remember all the sing-alongs and get-togethers we’ve had and all the potlucks, and all the memories, there’s so many memo-
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ries,” she said. The chapel received a grant to help fund improvements after the Oso mudslide on March 22, 2014. “We kind of became a hub during the slide and we realized how limited our facilities were and our ability to have anything here was,” said Blacke. She hopes they can continue to improve being a community center with those funds.
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Grant program supports beautification Neighborhoods and homeowners associations looking to spruce up their community can now apply for up to $5,000 in grant funding through the city of Marysville’s new Community Beautification Program. The new CBP program provides funding to bring communities together to improve the look and feel of their neighborhoods through working on comPHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER ANDERSSON
Graham Callan holding one of his skateboards at his shop, Unknown, on Sept. 18.
Skate shop Unknown opens in Marysville By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Graham Callan hopes to combine his passion for art and skateboarding at his recently opened skate shop Unknown, located in central Marysville. “Its definitely my mission to bring art and skateboarding to one place,” he said. Callan is a professional artist who has worked at Pike Place Market and in the skateboard industry for 12 years, and now returns to his hometown of Marysville to open a local shop. His store is at 9920 State Ave. in Marysville. The shop will carry skateboards with art from a collection of different artists, apparel, shoes, safety equipment, pro skateboards, and components to build and upgrade skateboards. The store will be the only shop dedicated to skateboards between Seattle and Mount Vernon, according to Callan. Although he carries many of the skateboards you could get elsewhere, Callan also said he wants to support small artists and have designs you won’t find in many other places. “We try really hard to be driven by stuff that’s artistic. In this day and age things are watered down, so we really try to support that art,” he said. In the future he also hopes to bring in more equipment to make products like embroidered hats and stickers himself. “I hope to offer more of a custom touch and get away from that corporate skateboarding side. I would rather make money with my hands and my mind and have people get one-of-akind items or at least something unique that you can’t find anywhere else,” he said. Callan said he has enjoyed art ever since he was
a child. “Art is just who I am. As long as I can remember, I wanted to draw. I wanted to stay inside on the weekend and create a dungeon out of my head or just G.I. Joe characters,” he said. He remembers winning art contests at Shoultes Elementary and illustrating some parts of the weekly newspaper at the school there. He also grew up with skateboarding, but looking at the designs on the bottom of the skateboard was what got him into graphic design in the first place, he said. Callan still enjoys skateboarding, he said. “It’s definitely changed with the Internet and social media, but there’s still something about it that’s
still a little punk rock,” he said. Callan’s store Unknown was previously open in Marysville in 2006, but he closed it down to fully pursue a career as an artist in Pike Place Market. Later he would re-open the store in Bellingham, but now has moved to Marysville. He said the store is still a work in progress and “not anywhere close to where I want to get.” Although only open a couple of months, Callan has helped sponsor contests and events like a memorial jam at the Marysville Skate Park and an upcoming race at the Centennial Trail in Arlington. He hopes to continue being part of the community, he said.
munity landscaping, cleanups, or other projects that enhance the quality of the neighborhood. Applicants should include pictures of the area they want to improve, their plan of action, an explanation of the benefits of the project to the neighborhood’s community and a line-item budget to ensure accountability. Applications for the CBP will be accepted until 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct.
15, 2015. Projects must be completed by Aug. 30, 2016. The maximum available city funding for any project is $5,000. For information on the CBP grants, including a downloadable application or online application form, please visit http://www. mar ysv i l le wa.gov/761/ Community-Beautification-Program. Any city neighborhood is welcome to apply for grant funding.
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Kacey Rutledge and her dog Sedona.
Send us photos of you and your pet The North County Outlook is kicking off a new weekly feature titled Our Best Friends. Community members can send us photos of them with their pets and we will randomly select one to run in that week’s issue. All photographs will be featured each week on our website at www.northcountyoutlook.com. To submit a photo, please send it to editor@ northcountyoutlook.com. Please include the names of the people and pets in the photo.
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The Soroptimist International of Marysville welcomes their new board for the 2015-16 year, which includes, from left, Renae James, Jackie Van Assche, Janet Keefe, Debbie Whitfield, President Linda Clay, Suzanne Perry, Rosie Reynaud and Elaine Hanson. Not pictured is Alicia Delegans.
Soroptimists plan annual auction The Soroptimist International of Marysville’s Annual Benefit Auction at the Medallion Hotel in Smokey Point is slated for Oct. 23. Doors open at 5:30 p.m..
This years’ theme is “Under the Big Top.” There will be a silent and live auction, dinner, guest speakers and a dessert dash along with a few surprises. Tickets are $55 per person. Seats
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would have to pay to go up there,” said Strunk. “We’re just trying to introduce young people to general aviation,” said Jim McGauhey, a pilot with the Young Eagles organization. McGauhey said the organization formed with the goal of flying a million kids to celebrate the anniversary of the Wright brothers’ flight. “After the Wright brothers’ anniversary came and went, they said ‘well, what do we do now?’” he said, adding the organization continued providing flights for kids. McGauhey said he enjoys helping give kids free flights. “I have no reason to own an airplane. It’s recreational flying for me, so I look for excuses to fly and flying Young Eagles and sharing flight is a wonderful thing. Most people have never seen what it looks like from 1500 or 2000 feet up in the
sky,” he said. The organization has been operating for more than 20 years now and about 7 percent of all pilots got their start at the Young Eagles, he said. Although the organization didn’t set out to make pilots, it has helped many people he said. “Once in a while I get someone coming back saying ‘you know, this was a life-changing thing, and I didn’t know I wanted to be a pilot until I went on this,’” he said. People like current airport intern Lorene Parker who said her first flight was with the Young Eagles. “I think it’s great that the Young Eagles volunteer their time to get young people into aviation,” she said. Ryan wanted to thank the Young Eagles and all the volunteers who help put on the event. “None of these people get paid to do this stuff,” he said, adding the airport has also received support from people and local aviation companies to make the event happen.
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Viking Fest comes to Arlington By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Learn about Arlington’s Scandinavian heritage while participating in Vikingthemed events at downtown Arlington’s newest event, the Viking Fest and Pub Tour on Oct. 3. The tug-of-war tournament will be one of the main events of the day, said Taira Knee, chairman of the event and a board member for the Downtown Arlington Business Association (DABA). Teams of eight will compete throughout the day in an elimination tournament and the winner will receive
a prize basket worth more than $400 total. Sign-ups start at 8 p.m. and the games are held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More games including a sausage and anchovies pizza-eating contest will also be held. Other events include the authentic Swedish Pancake Breakfast from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the American Legion, live weapon demonstrations, Nordic hair braiding, activities for kids, and a history center with Nordic artifacts. Those wanting to take part in the put tour can pur-
chase a “conquering map” and visit Olympic Avenue businesses and pubs. Those who complete their map are entered into a chance to win a 50-inch flatscreen TV, an iPad Mini and more. Registration begins at 10 a.m. at Whiskey Ridge Brewery, 116 E. Fifth Street. Two waves of the tour will be run and the cost to enter either is $5. DABA will sponsor the event and this will be the first year for the Viking Fest. Knee said that the idea started when another DABA board member wanted to
make an Oktoberfest pub crawl event, however, some wanted to add a more family friendly element to it. “The city of Arlington and the Downtown Arlington Business Association want to run events that are structured for the family, so we wanted to get away from solely the idea of a pub crawl,” said Knee. She worked with city of Arlington officials and eventually got into the history and found some of the Scandinavian heritage in the Stillaguamish Valley. “We just started talking about some sort of Scan-
dinavian culture celebration and it sort of stemmed from there,” she said. The event brings a focus on history to the downtown area. “We are the historic Arlington downtown, so part of this is we’re trying to capitalize on that historic aspect,” said Knee. It also highlights one of the lesser-known origins of the area, said Knee. “It is not something you see in this region much. People are not aware of the amount of Scandinavian heritage here and its value to the community,” she
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n LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Arlington Fly-In funding Curt Hecla’s recent Letter to the Editor read that the Arlington Fly-In also received government funding after the 530 slide. As President of the Board of Directors for the Arlington Fly-In, I oversee budgets and review the financial statements. I can assure you that the Fly-In received no such funding. Perhaps Mr. Hecla meant to refer to grants funds from the City’s Hotel-Motel Tax Fund that the Fly-In applies for each year. This fund is generated by lodging taxes on overnight visitors and is used to promote events that generate overnight stays. Many great local events are recipients of this promotional funding including the Arlington Arts Council concerts, the Stilly Valley Genealogy convention and Red Rooster Route Days. Thank you, Nathan Lorance President, Arlington Fly-In
Christianson for Mayor The upcoming Mayoral election is an important one. An important question to ask is, is the city better off than it was 4 years ago. The quick answer would be yes. But that’s an easy answer. Four years ago, the economy was bad all over the country. In Arlington, like the rest of the country, about the only direction to go was up. So things are looking up, returning to normal. Arlington is rebounding, thanks to Mayor Tolbert. Really? Why yes, the latest acquisition of funding for road improvements was very important. Now citizens will eventually have an easier time driving to the west side of the freeway to shop. And all that sales tax revenue will go to ... not Arlington, but Marysville. How much money does the dilapidated Bayliner complex, excuse me, the aka manufacturing/industrial center bring in to the area? Public Safety; 5 years ago it was evident the city could not fund the Fire Department in the way it needs to be funded. It was made clear to Mayoral candidate Tolbert at that time by the labor group that finances were an issue. City controlled Fire Departments are virtually non-ex-
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istent. The majority of Fire Departments are districts or fire authorities. Just check Arlington’s surrounding neighboring fire departments, they all fit this description. Five years later, at a cost, the city is planning on contracting a study of the current services and cost. It took that long to figure the finances weren’t working? In the meantime, the city is exploring the possibility of suing neighboring Fire District 21 because the district refuses to be strongarmed into an agreement for services. The district that, up to this point has been a lifetime friend and partner in Arlington’s public safety. So far, all I see is losses. The biggest loss during Mayor Tolbert’s reign is personnel. I know there have been losses in various departments in the city. The biggest loss I know of is in the Fire Department. Since July 2014, seven members of the Fire Department have left the city’s service. One person was fairly new with a couple of years of service. The rest had 5+ years of service. Five of these people were paramedics, all fall into the 5+ years of experience. Losing experienced people like this is significant. More than 80 percent of responses for present day fire departments is EMS related, emergency medical responses. All other responses; fires, fire alarms, smoke in the area, downed power lines, etc. make up the rest. Arlington Fire Department was actually hovering near 90 percent EMS at one time. Once upon a time, before Mayor Tolbert, Arlington had an EMS program that provided for the whole Stilly Valley. Now the city plans lawsuits. People wanted to come here and work. Now, people want to leave. I myself served as a paramedic/firefighter for the Stilly Valley, city of Arlington for 25 years. I am still working as a paramedic, just not for Arlington. So when you think of Mayor Tolbert’s reign, think of the Land of Oz. If you want to believe everything is great because you’re being told everything is great you need to look further. Pull back the curtain, see the smoke, mirrors and intimidation. Craig Christianson, a lifelong Arlington resident, retired firefighter and yes, a person who will put Arlington back on the right track. Vote for Craig Christianson. Marty Ruffner Former AFD Firefighter/Paramedic
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Rachelle (Amundson) Anderson R a chelle transitioned peacefully out of this world on Sept. 11,
2014. Rachelle was born in Circle, Montana on Jan. 21, 1933. The last chapters of her life included living at the house in Arlington with her husband Bill. Rachelle is survived by her husband, Bill; along with sons, Steve, Bob, Warren, Joe, Dan and Kelly. Preceding her in death were her parents, Ebert and Margaret. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (DAWN).
Anita Lee Gould O n Sept. 6, 2015 Anita Lee Gould returned to heaven. Anita was born in Castle Rock, Washington. She was preceded in death by parents Edwin Lee and Esther Lee. Anita met Barry Gould in Longview and they were married in 1980. Anita worked for Providence Medical Center in Everett as a centralized scheduler. Anita is survived by her husband of 35 years, Barry Gould and her daughter, Noel Gould. A celebration of life will be held at The Grove Church in Marysville on Sept. 26, 2015, at noon.
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June Helen Crawford passed away on September 4, 2015. June was born on May 30, 1924 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In 1938, at the age of fourteen, June moved to the Northwest, which would become her lifelong home. June is survived by her daughters, Barbara, Linda, Cristine, Mary, and Carla. She was preceded in death by her son, Greg. Memorial services will be held at June’s church, Berean Baptist Church, 601 Delta Ave, Marysville WA at 4:00 p.m. on Oct. 4, 2015. Memorial donations may be made to Berean Baptist Church.
O n Aug. 24, 2015, Patty Mgnillo fell into the comfort of our savior Je-
sus’ arms. Born March 12 1945. She was preceded in death by her father Bud Sordoff. She was a loving stepmom to Lincoln and Peter Mongillo. Patty worked 28 years for the Eldec Corporation as a circuit board assembler. There will be a memorial on Sept. 20, 2015, 1:00 p.m. at the Port Susan Camping Club Chapel in Tulalip. Memorial donations may be made to a children’s fund of your choosing.
Corrine Connie Nethercut Connie Nethercut passed away peacefully this past May at the age of 96. Connie was born July 25, 1918 in Marysville to Borgild and Lauritz Fagerland. She was one of seven children and graduated from Marysville High School. After graduating, she met and fell in love with her husband James ‘Jim’ Nethercut. Connie truly had a special talent and calling in the fashion industry. Connie is preceded in death by her husband, Jim. She is survived by her daughter, Linda. A private family gathering was held in her honor.
Marilyn Ann (Bell) Sandven Marilyn Ann Sandven of Arlington passed away on September 1,
2015. She was born October 20, 1935, in Bellingham, Washington to Dora Goenen and Raymond Bell. She was preceded in death by husband, Marven Sandven and infant son, Marven Sandven Jr. She is survived by her daughters, Doranna Nocula, Joanne Walker and Janet Musga. At Marilyn’s request, no formal services are planned, but a “Celebration of Life” will be held at her daughter’s home at
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Richard “Dick” Smith Richard “Dick” S m i t h passed away after a logging a c c i d e nt on Sept.
16, 2015. Dick was born in Arlington, Wash. to Frances Smith on Sept. 30, 1952. His logging career started soon after he graduated high school. He owned and operated Prince of Wales logging. He is survived by wife Joan, son Robb and daughter April. A celebration of life will be held at the Medallion Hotel in Arlington, on Oct. 3, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Donations can be made at any Wells Fargo bank to the “Dick Smith Memorial Fund.”
Karrie Spitzer Kar r ie S p i t z e r, of Marysville, was just 40 years old when she passed away on Sept. 18, 2015. Karrie was born in Everett on Nov. 19, 1974. She married Michael James Spitzer in 1997. Karrie loved the outdoors and was an avid gardener and concrete sculpture artist. She is survived by her husband and children as well as her parents. Funeral Services will be held on Sept. 24, at 11:00 a.m. at the SchaeferShipman Funeral Home in Marysville. Memorial donations may be made to the Providence Regional Cancer Partnership in Everett.
Bonnie Loy (Bailey) Stevens Bonnie Loy Stevens, long-time resident of Marysville, died on Sept.
13, 2015. Bonnie was born on May 2, 1941 to Wilbur and Loydean Bailey. She was a beloved teacher and counselor in the Arlington school district for 31 years. We are planning a Celebration of Life ceremony in the upcoming months, more information to follow. Memorial donations may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association. She is survived by Adrian, her husband of almost 50 years; and daughters, Leesa and Allison.
Paula Renae Thomas Pau la Renae T h om a s , of Marysv i l l e , passed away on Aug. 28,
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17, 1961, to Dale Harris and Jean Harris. Her greatest joy in life was being a grandma. Paula is survived by her husband, Jeff Thomas; daughter, Chelsey Molony-Willecke, and sons, Brandon Molony and Shawn Molony. Paula is preceded in death by her father. A celebration of life will be held, Sept. 26, 2 p.m. at the Edmonds Senior Center in Edmonds. Memorial donations may be sent to Relay for Life.
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Irene M. Williams, age 92, passed away on September 6, 2015. Born Sept. 2, 1923 in Marysville, she was the daughter of Mabel Riley and Carl Erickson. Irene is survived by her four daughters, Rose Krumm, Sandy Reed, Cheryl Brownell and Cherri Jennings. Irene married Marvin Williams in 1966 and were happily married until his death in 2001. She worked for the State of Washington and retired from the Dept. of Corrections in 1987. Irene was preceded in death by her son, Jerry Ross.
Marysville High School Class of 1965 Deceased The following is a list of those who have passed away from the Marysville High School Class of 1965. Apologies for those missed. Mike Blum Larry Bruns Janet Cave Bill Cook John Dobesh Bruce Dunston Jim Adgar Tom Gagnon Rick Greaves Judi Griffis Jack Hammond Lonna Heltne Betty Henry John Holman Dee Jacobsen
Jack Johnson Loren Kirkland Harold Kreske Greg Kruse Peggy Linnahan Gary Marks George Moll Ken Mount Jerry Nobach Piet Oosterwyk Gary Paddock Jerry Paul Bob Pohl Ken Ridgley Janet Schmitt Robert Spoelstra Ken Sweet Cliff Taubeneck Greg Thompson Dan Westland Steve Wilkins Suzy Wilson
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Submit your events to our online calendar at www.northcountyoutlook.com - Click on Calendar SEPT. 23 – SEPT. 30 Friendship Walk: Village Community Services will hold this Friendship Walk, 5k run and car wash to raise funds for their services on Sept. 26. Friendship walk (for one mile) and a 5k run begin at 1 p.m. at Legion Park in Arlington. Car wash from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Co-op Supply parking lot. Teddy Bear Tea Party: Children can come for this afternoon of tea, treats, crafts and a story at the Teddy Bear Tea Party on Sept. 27. Run by Attic Secrets and Marysville Parks and Recreation. Dress up and bring your teddy bear for the evening. Event at Attic Secrets at 4229 76th Street NE, Marysville. To register go to marysvillewa.gov.
COMING EVENTS Operation Smile Benefit Concert: This barbershop concert on Oct. 3 will benefit Operation Smile, and
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international non-profit that provides surgeries for children who are born with cleft lip. The Sweet Adeline’s women’s barbership quartet and a men’s barbershop quartet will perform at the concert. Refreshments will be served. No cost for the concert, but donations will be taken. Concert at the 92nd Street Church of Christ.
Centennial Sk8 Festival: The annual Arlington skateboard/longboard competition on the Centennial Trail returns this year on Oct. 10 and 11. Multiple races, art, vendors, music, food and prizes will be available. Free camping and free entry night party also available. This is an all ages event. For more information go to facebook.com/CentennialSk8Festival.
Arlington Viking Fest and Pub Tour: The first ever Arlington Viking Fest and Pub Tour will happen on Oct. 3 in downtown Arlington. Viking-themed demonstrations, history, games and activities will be available throughout the day. A pub tour through some of downtown Arlington’s pubs will also be held. Event sponsored by the Downtown Arlington Business Association.
ONGOING EVENTS Volunteers Needed for Blood Drives: Help Bloodworks Northwest save lives by volunteering at various blood drives throughout Snohomish County. Days and times are flexible. Volunteers are needed to register donors and monitor them for post-donation reactions. Training is provided. Contact Katherine Urbanski at 206-853-4198 8826 or kurbanski@bloodworksnw.org for more information.
Basketball Registration Open: Registration for the city of Marysville’s youth basketball league will be open until Oct. 9. The league is for students in first through eighth grade and focuses on basic fundamentals. League runs from December to March. If you would like to volunteer to help the program, contact Dave Hall to discuss the application process at dhall@marysvillewa.gov. Youth can register at dhall@ marysvillewa.gov or by calling 360-363-8403.
Make Music with Evergreen Community Orchestra: Evergreen Community Orchestra’s new season is here. Join them on Tuesday evenings, 6 p.m., at NW Music Hall, behind Everett Mall, for rehearsals. They are a community orchestra and play for the love of making music. Teaching director available and helpful, welcoming members will be there as well. For more information check them out at musichallcommunityorchestra.org.
Marysville Mayor Coffee Klatch: Join Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring for coffee and a chance to chat about city events and issues on Oct. 9. Light refreshments provided. Event at the Marysville Library from
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Veterans Affairs Help: American Legion Post 178 (119 Cedar Ave, Marysville) hosts monthly dropin hours for veterans seeking help with US Veterans Affairs (VA) business, from noon to 4 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month. Jerry Gadek, Veterans Service Officer from Snohomish County Human Services, along with Post 178 VSOs, help veterans access VA benefits and file disability claims. Legion membership is not required to attend. Contact Legion Post 178 at 360-722-7825 or walegion178.ser vice@gmail. com with questions. Donate Blankets, Towels: Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County is seeking new or very gently used twin blankets and towels (white towels if possible) for victims of domestic abuse and their children. Items may be dropped off at the New and Again Thrift Shoppe located at 3116 Rucker Ave., Everett. Contact Stephanie Civey, special events and marketing coordinator at stephanie@ dvs-snoco.org or 425-2592827 ext. 1013 for further information or other drop off locations. Art Instructors Sought: The Red Curtain Foundation is seeking local arts instructors for its summer workshops and classes. Have an idea for an arts-related class or series? E-mail scott.randall@redcurtainfoundation. org or phone 425-501-7604. Compensation is offered. Grief Support: Anyone grieving the death of someone close is invited to attend GriefShare. Group meets every Thursday, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Mountain View Presbyterian Church. Grief experts and real people address a weekly topic via DVD. A facilitator-led discussion follows. Individuals can join any week during the 13-week series and make up sessions when the cycle repeats. For more information go to mtvpc. org or call 360-659-7777. Pre-registration at 360-6597777 is recommended.
Community Prayer Group: Join this community prayer group to pray for our local communities. Last Sunday of every month at 12:45 p.m. at the Legion Park Gazebo in downtown Arlington. Call Vicki, 425-330-0585, or Kim, 425-210-7573, for more information. Volunteers for Animal Care Wanted: The NOAH Center in Stanwood is looking for volunteers. NOAH offers volunteer opportunities to help care for their adoptable animals. If you are interested in volunteering you can go to their website at www.thenoahcenter. org or call 360-629-7055. Problem Gambling Program: This program from the Tulalip Tribes Family Services includes a broad range of free services to anyone who needs help with a gambling problem. Services include couples and family counseling, group therapy, family night events, activities, prevention education, consultation and referrals. For more information call the program coordinator Sarah Sense-Wilson at 360716-4304. Arlington Arts Council meetings: The Arlington Arts Council meets the second Tuesday of the month in the Community Room of the Boys & Girls, 18513 59th Ave. NE, Arlington. The regular meeting starts at 6 p.m. and is preceded by a free presentation regarding some aspect of art at 5 p.m. The public is invited to attend the presentation and the regular meeting. For more information call 360403-1011. Providence Everett Toastmasters Meetings: This is an open club and is not limited to employees of Providence Regional Medical Center. Guests and new members are welcome. Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Baker Room of the Medical Office Building, Providence Regional Medical Center Everett. For more information call 425-418-5646.
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Al-Anon Meetings: A variety of local weekly Al-Anon meetings are available. The Serenity Station AFG meets on Mondays from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Free Methodist Church at 730 E Highland, Arlington. The Arlington AFG meets on Tuesdays from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church at 1200 5th St., Arlington. The Friday Solutions AFG meets on Fridays from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Alpine Recovery Center at 16404 Smokey Pt. Blvd, Marysville.
Jam Session for People with Disabilities: Youth and adults of all abilities are invited to Village Music and Arts Friday jam sessions featuring live music by Jon Dalgarn and Voices of the Village. Bring your own instrument or use theirs. Sessions are every Friday, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 338 North McLeod, Arlington, WA. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Call Michelle at 360-653-7752 ext. 14 for more information or to sign up.
Caregiver Support Group: The Ken Baxter Community Center offers a caregiver support group to help those who are dealing with the challenges of care giving. Meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and is facilitated by a trained care giver specialist. Located at 514 Delta Ave in Marysville. For more information call 360-363-8450.
Youthville Volunteers: Youthville Washington, a local non-profit that focuses on improving the quality of life of vulnerable children, is seeking volunteers for their Marysville location. Contact Joan Hill, development coordinator, for more information at 425-246-3586 or johill@youthville.org. Go to www.youthville.org for more information.
Low-Cost Acupuncture: Experience the health benefits of acupuncture every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Stillaguamish Senior Center. Find relief from chronic health conditions. Treatment costs $20 ($15 for members). Anyone over 18 welcome. Call 360653-4551 to schedule an appointment. For more information e-mail contact@ freerangehealth.org.
Family Night to Battle Addiction: The Tulalip Tribes Family Services runs their “Family Night” on the last Tuesday of every month. The dinner and discussion night provides information, support and community ideas on how to help loved ones in their battles with addiction. From 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Juanita AnnJones Morales building at 2821 Mission Hill Road, Tulalip. Call 360-716-4400 to RSVP.
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Arlington City Council discusses Legal N otices amendment to animal care code LEGAL By Sarah Arney sarah@northcountyoutlook.com
A crowd of animal rights advocates filled Arlington City Council chambers for the workshop meeting Monday, Sept. 14, when Deputy Police Chief Jonathan Ventura reviewed options for updating the city’s animal care and control codes on tethering animals. The proposed amendments evolved out of a case involving a dog named Blaze. Animal rights advocates Shannon Oquist, Tami McMinn, Linda Pehri, Jennifer Haystrom, Deborah Darling and Marilyn Limber expressed concerns about the health and wellbeing of Blaze, who, they allege, has been tethered for the past five years. And, they allege, the cone on his head should be there for only two weeks and it has been on Blaze for too long. Ventura recommended a blend of legislation from the state level with language borrowed from the current Tacoma Municipal Code allowing tethering during the day, with a specified time off the tether during the night. The last update to the code occurred in 2011. If passed this Monday, the city of Arlington would be the second city in the state
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to adopt tighter controls on tethering of animals. The animal rights advocates asked how long before it would take effect and requested rapid response to the situation. If approved this Monday, the amendment would be published on Thursday, and would take effect five days later, or Tuesday, Sept. 29, said Kristin Banfield, director of communications and human resources. This week, City Council was also scheduled to vote on an amendment to the city’s municipal code regulating the installation of above-ground flammable and combustible liquids storage tanks. At the workshop meeting, Community and Economic Development Director Chris Young explained that the code currently has no regulations for the placement of above-ground flammable- or combustibleliquids storage tanks. This allows any proposed tank, regardless of size and product to be placed in any zoning district within the city, including residential areas. The proposed code
amendment allows the city to regulate the size of tanks in specific zoning districts of the city, Young said. Council was expected to accept a donation of $31,000 from Cascade Valley Hospital through the Arlington Firefighters Association to fund training and wages for a temporary firefighter position. Acting Fire Chief Tom Cooper explained that the donation would cover the costs of hiring and training a temporary firefighter position during a 10-month vacancy left by Steve Daggett as he attends paramedic training at Harborview Medical Center. Cooper said the void must be filled to continue an adequate level of service. A volunteer firefighter was selected to fill the void and is now in training for the temporary position, Cooper said.
New ambulance needed Council was also asked by Cooper to move forward on the replacement of cab and chassis of a 2009 ambulance (Aid 47) that is currently out of service due to
engine failure. The ambulance has traveled 175,000 miles and is due for replacement in 2016. Staff proposed installing a new cab to save about $90,000 compared to replacing the entire unit and suggested piggybacking on a bid issued by Kittitas County Hospital District 2 with Braun Northwest. Council also reviewed last week a WSDOT Airport Aid Grant to pay for pavement maintenance. Airport Coordinator Tim Mensonides said that the airport commission approved a contract for the project in the amount $123,918.85 at their Aug. 11 meeting. WSDOT Aviation has awarded nearly $62,000 toward the project. Staff requested that council authorize the mayor to sign the WSDOT grant and associated documents for the project.
of Olympic Avenue to Dunham Avenue from 2 to 9 p.m. Oct. 10. Banfield explained that event organizers want to add a slide jam to the event. “A Slide Jam is a downhill showcase of style and skills,” Banfield said. “It is not a race.” The original street closure was approved July 6.
Community Transit explains ballot measure At the Sept. 14 workshop meeting, Community Transit CEO Emmett Heath spoke about the Snohomish County transit company’s desire to expand services with increased support from residents that will be requested on the Nov. 3 general election ballot. “If not approved, we will maintain our current level of service,” Heath told council. “The proposed increase in sales tax would enable us to expand services.” That, he said, would help grow the economy and preserve a quality of life. If approved by voters, the projected cost for the average adult resident would be $33 a year.
Addition to Centennial Skateboard (Sk8 Fest) permit Organizers of the Sk8 Fest set for Oct. 10 in downtown Arlington have requested an additional road closure on Third Street east
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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: PATRICK EUGENE HARRIS, SR., Deceased, NO. 15-4-01443-4, 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: September 23, 2015 Patrick E. Harris Jr., Personal Representative 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. 15-401443-4
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Families get a taste of pioneer life By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Local kids got a taste of pioneer life as they helped milk cows and grind wheat at the Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Association’s annual Pioneer Days on Sept. 19. Exhibits at this year’s Pioneer Days included teaching kids how to use a hand pump, how to spin wool, how to saw logs for firewood and how to churn butter. Part of the idea of the event is to show how things used to be harder to do, said Myrtle Rausch, president of the Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Association. “To show the kids how things used to be done, like milking a cow by hand, churning butter by hand. You don’t just go to the store and buy it, you actually had to make it. Even the shake shingles of the roof so they could put a roof on their house,” she said. Electronic devices have made things simpler than
ever before and many young people won’t know what life before those innovations was like, she said. “We have a washing machine so we put the clothes in turn, the knob and let it go,” she said. “Way too many easy things in the world now. Still got to know how to do things the hard way,” said volunteer Dave Walter. Volunteer Marty Rausch, son of Myrtle Rausch, added that many of the skills learned during the Pioneer Days will be useful if the power goes out and someone needs to chop wood. He also said that it’s a different experience for many of today’s kids. “It’s handson for kids. Very few things these days are hands-on instead of video games,” he said. Kids also learned about the old toys that were used in the pioneer days and were given a chance to play on the old-fashioned scooter and other items. “They’re learning how
PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER ANDERSSON
Camille Rowley rides on an old-fashioned scoot during the Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Association’s Pioneer Days on Sept. 19.
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they entertained themselves without batteries or electricity,” said Myrtle Rausch. Parent Michelle Rowley said that her kids have a chance to see “how things were” when they come to Pioneer Days. “I think it’s a great opportunity to show the kids what life was like before we had all these electronic gadgets,” she said. She also appreciated having a unique local event. “It’s small, it’s close to home, and I don’t have to go south to Seattle to do all these cool things,” she said. Myrtle Rausch said she enjoys the event for the historical value and helping the kids. “It’s fun just to watch the kids, especially milking the cow [model]. They love milking the cow,” she said.
PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER ANDERSSON
Lily Andrich, left, and Madeline Andrich, right, learn about sawing wood from volunteers Marty Rausch, background and Dave Walter during the Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Association’s Pioneer Days on Sept. 19.