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Regional Fire Authority talks stall Talks between city of Marysville, Fire District 12 falter due to disagreements over board governance By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Since the beginning of the year the city of Marysville and Fire District 12 have been negotiating for a Regional Fire Authority, but those talks appear to have stalled now. The city of Marysville and Fire District 12 worked together to create the Marysville Fire District in 1991, and that district has served the area since then. Last year Fire District 12 officials came to the city to propose a Regional Fire Authority (RFA), a governmental body that can levy taxes and is meant to provide fire protection and
emergency services to an area. One major point of contention has arisen though: the RFA governing board. The current Marysville Fire District board is composed of three members of the Marysville City Council and three fire commissioners for Fire District 12. City officials want the new board to have four councilmembers from Marysville and one commissioner position, while Fire District 12 officials are arguing for a more even split. Marysville councilmember Jeff Seibert said the majority of the RFA’s coverage would be in Marysville. “Not only is the breakdown about 80 percent of the valuation in Marysville, but also 80 percent of the people would be in the city so it makes sense for See RFA on page 2
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Marysville firefighter Ryan Hopp tests one of the district’s hydraulic tools which is used to pry open doors or roofs during vehicle rescues.
Arlington adopts dog tethering ordinance By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com
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Shannon Oquist, an Arlington native who helped the push for new tether laws in the city, takes her dogs Poky, left, and Paris out to her yard on Sept. 26.
Arlington will soon have a new law in effect regarding the practice of tethering animals to encourage humane treatment of animals. The City Council voted unanimously for the new ordinance during their meeting on Sept. 21. “The changes in the law are pretty significant. The [previous] law for tethering is only one sentence long,” said Jonathan Ventura, deputy chief of police for the city of Arlington. The previous law was more about preventing a tethered animal from going into another person’s house or into an alley, said Ventura, while the new law is focused on hu-
mane treatment of animals. There are numerous changes that will go into effect no later than Oct. 1, according to city officials. Under the new law, tethering is prohibited between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. The tether must be connected in a way that prevents tangling and must be at least 10 feet in length. Water must be available, and the water container must be one that can’t be knocked over. Tethering is completely prohibited for animals that are sick, injured, in distress, under six months old or in the advanced stages of pregnancy. The chains cannot be too big under the new law. The links of the chain must be
5/16 of an inch or smaller. Using choke chains as collars is prohibited, except when using a choke chain to train an animal if the person is present and engaged with the animal the entire time. The city received help from many animal-focused organizations including the Washington Federation of Animal Care and Control Agencies. “What we’re trying to eliminate is the 24/7 tethering that is not humane and not good for the community,” said Kay Joubert, chair of the federation’s legislative committee. She said that discouraging constant tethering is good for animals because it reduces
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more representation,” he said. Those numbers used to be lower before the central Marysville annexation, which turned over what was previously Fire District 12 territory to the city of Marysville. Fire District 12 vicechairman Gary Bontrager said that if Marysville city councilmembers have a majority on the board the Regional Fire Authority just becomes an extension of the city though. “They would prefer to have the majority of the board be made of Marysville city councilmembers, but if they have majority it would be like we were working for Marysville,” he said. Bontrager said Fire District 12 officials are hoping for a RFA model because it
will help improve services and the district’s budget. “If you take a look at the other models, they provide better services and help provide better uses for your resources for your fire district,” he said. RFAs can also take in nearby districts to grow larger and save money through economies of scale and reduced administrative costs, he said. The intent was to have that option in the future, Bontrager said. Seibert is more skeptical that an RFA will help solve the district’s budget issues. “With their vision all the financial issues would go away,” Seibert said, but he said other models of the budget aren’t as clear about that. Last year, Marysville paid a consultant more than $40,000 to study the issue and the consultant recommend a fire authority.
www.northcountyoutlook.com “We had a consultant look at the different models for us, but with one of the members of that consulting team all he does is RFAs,” Seibert said, who felt the study didn’t spend enough time looking at the other options. Bontrager said that the discussions have not been contentious between the two groups. “We’re not fighting about this. There’s no animosity between the two of us,” he said. Fire District 12 officials plan to let Marysville look more into their other options now and are not looking to pull out of their agreement with the city which they have had since 1991. “If tomorrow we put this all on the back burner and just continued as normal, nothing would change with the local fire service,” he
said. “There is plenty of time to work this out and we hope to continue working with the city of Marysville,” he said. Seibert said that the city is looking closer at other options available now. “We’re going to look at what it would take to form a city fire department,” he said. This July, the city sent the fire district notice that it intends to terminate the contract, but councilmembers at the July 27 city council meeting said they were merely keeping their options open for a future change, since it requires three year’s notice to end the contract. No upcoming meetings to discuss the RFA are scheduled, but Bontrager said he expects the city be back in contact in the next couple of months.
Goodwill offers free job training By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com
Marysville Goodwill plans to hold their upcoming session of free job training classes and registration for those events will be held Oct. 5 to 7. Classes include English as a second language, keyboard skills, basic writing, cashiering, customer service, computer skills, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and others.
They take place at the Marysville Goodwill Job Training and Education Center, located at the Marysville Goodwill store at 9315 State Ave., Marysville. A new class this session called “Career Pathways Program: Community College 101 Class” will show students how to use a local community college to complete a job-training program for a new job. Successful completion will make students eligible for ongoing support from Goodwill staff and scholarships from Seattle Goodwill. Class is from Oct. 20 to Nov. 12 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The U.S. Citizenship Preparation class has been run in the past, but now has an afternoon session. This class is from Oct. 22 to Dec. 2 and takes place on Thursday afternoon from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. To sign-up for a class, applicants must attend one of the orientation and registration events which will be held from Oct. 5 to 7. The events begin at 9:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Doors close at the start time and open 30 minutes before the event begins. The process takes about two hours and includes an orientation, application, basic skills test and an interview. Interested participants should bring a picture ID as well. For more information call 360-657-4418 or email tania.siler@seattlegoodwill.org.
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City seeks volunteers to work on boat ramp A new boat launch into the Stillaguamish River at Haller Park will likely be completed in October By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com A new boat launch is scheduled to be completed in Haller Park this October and the city is looking for volunteers to help finish the project. The new boat launch will likely be open by Oct. 10, said Bill Blake, natural resources manager for the city. The new launch will be meant more for kayaks, rafts, small boats and not for big motor boats, said Blake. Motor boats are prohibited on the north fork of the Stillaguamish River anyway, and the south fork is often too shallow for them, he said. Blake hopes the new launch will restore safe river access for the area though. The previous boat launch has been in disrepair for more than 20 years.
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negative behaviors in the animal and has positive health effects, like preventing sores and fleas. There are still acceptable uses for tethering, said Joubert, and she gave the example if you want to do some gardening for an hour. “We have found that if you tell people about the appropriate way to tether an animal, that people will use that way,” she said. The city started looking into its tethering laws after a group of concerned citizens lobbied for one particular dog and a social media campaign was started, said Ventura. Although Ventura said that not all the allegations made about this one dog were correct. However, he said the new law “opens the door” for animal control officers. “This started with an advocacy group looking to help one animal, but it may end up helping a lot more animals because of that,” he said. Shannon Oquist, one of the citizens who petitioned the city, said she was glad that new law actually got passed. “I was thankful that they adopted some protection for the dogs. I wasn’t sure anything was going to get done,” she said. Oquist thinks it will help some animals who need
Locals coming down to the river will have eco-tourism and recreation options again. “A lot of people who grew up fishing in the Stillaguamish River will have that opportunity again,” Blake said. It will also make Haller Park more attractive as a destination. “Hopefully it adds to the family fun in the park, but also it’s important economically, with brining people down to Arlington,” he said. It won’t just help with recreation, but fisheries science and public safety as well. Northwest fisheries can launch their boats to study the river from Haller Park and rescue boats are currently “hard to launch quickly if you need a rescue boat downstream,” said Blake. The project for a new boat launch started earlier this year when Blake volunteered to try to secure funding for a new launch. “As long as I’ve worked here the past 15 years, the ramp’s been broken and there have been a lot of people over the years that have help. “I think it will help in some cases, not all,” she said. “For animal control, I think it will help give them some tools because now they have some more things they can enforce,” she said. Although it started about one dog, Oquist said she wanted to make sure all animals were protected. “The idea was to get laws to help all dogs and possibly push this to the state level,” she said. Ventura said similar legislation was being considered in the state legislature, but didn’t make it to a vote this year. “We looked at what
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The old boat launch at Haller Park was washed away more than 20 years ago and has not been in use since then. asked about it,” he said. The city has secured $10,000 from the Stillaguamish Tribe, $16,000 from an Arlington Hotel Motel Tax grant and $300 from the Evergreen Fly Fishing Club. Many local businesses have helped out as well, offering discounts or donating part of their work for the project, including materials like paving tiles. “There is a lot of people involved in this and it is a community project,” Blake said. Volunteers will help place 700 interlocking paving tiles on Oct. 2, 3 and 10. The city is still looking for volunteers, especially for
Oct. 3. Those interested in volunteering can call Blake at 360-403-3440 or bblake@ arlingtonwa.gov. Blake said that he appreciates all the help from volunteers, local businesses and organizations that have funded the project. Signs near the boat launch will be added about the fishing laws and other regulations around the river. “We want people to recreate on the river but still keep it a nice place so that people are using the resource responsibly and it will be there for the future,” said Blake.
they hadn’t been able to get through at the state level and decided to enact some of that at the local level,” he said. The city also consulted other jurisdictions and looked at what has worked elsewhere. “The laws have to be usable and enforceable,” said Joubert. The nighttime restrictions is something that has been enforceable in other jurisdictions, she said, and is meant to make it so 24hour tethering is impossible. Ventura said other models, like Oregon’s 10 hour per day limit on tethering,
sound good, but are difficult to find the staff to gather evidence for. The first violation of the new tethering laws will be a civil infraction. Ventura said some jurisdictions use a misdemeanor for the crime, but added the city didn’t want to “immediately go to the stick” when dealing with people who “maybe aren’t intentionally being neglectful or abusive.” He thinks the new law will be useful for preventing animal cruelty in the city. “This just gives a few more tools for our officers to work with in cases of suspected neglect or abuse of animals,” he said.
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Eagles overpower Chargers 34-7 By Sarah Lane sports@northcountyoutlook.com Arlington football got its second win of the season with a 34-7 victory against Marysville Getchell on Friday, Sept. 26. “Our defense took care of business, but I thought offensively we executed very poorly,” Arlington head coach Greg Dailler
said, noting they needed to learn from their mistakes to execute better in future games. Regardless of the mistakes made on offense, Arlington came out with a total of five touchdowns. While the Eagles outplayed the Chargers, Getchell struggled with the loss of standout running back Collin Montez to injury and subsequent adjustment of
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A pass is just out of the reach of Arlington’s Donavan Sellgren during Arlington’s Friday, Sept. 25 football game against Marysville Getchell.
players. “I think with Collin going down, that was tough because we had to move around some positions to make some adjustments and so we made a couple more mistakes than what we usually would do,” Getchell head coach Davis Lura said after the game. However, it was more about the spirit and effort given by his team than the overall outcome. Lura added, “I thought we played with a lot of heart tonight,” he said. “Guys are coming off and they’re fighting ... that’s all you can ask as a high school coach, to give me effort, and they do.” Marysville Getchell’s defense struggled early in the game, allowing Arlington’s first touchdown in the ninth minute. With seconds left in the first quarter, Arlington scored again to put them up 14-0 going into the second quarter. Arlington struck again one minute into the second quarter, scoring a touchdown but failing to secure the extra point in their attempt. Only 20 seconds into
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Marysville Getchell quarterback Caleb Koellmer, right, dodges Arlington’s defense at the Chargers’ home game on Friday, Sept. 25. the third quarter, Arlington scored their fourth touchdown of the evening. The defenses of both Arlington and Getchell played hard in the third quarter, not allowing any major plays and keeping the score at 27-0. With 15 seconds left in the third quarter, Arlington’s Devon Nutter weaved his way through the Marysville Getchell defense, and scored Arlington’s final touchdown of the evening.
The persistence of Getchell was demonstrated in the last quarter — down 34 points, the Chargers fought hard through the remainder of the game. With only five seconds of play left, Ethan Watts scored the single touchdown for Getchell, putting the final score at 34-7. Arlington’s next game is on Friday, Oct. 2 against Oak Harbor, who is currently leading the North
3A standings. “We expect a very tough game, and a very tough team,” said Arlington coach Dailler. “We’re hoping that we improve on both sides of the ball before we see them next Friday.” Marysville Getchell will face Marysville-Pilchuck on Friday, Oct. 2. Coach Lura anticipates a “heck of a game against M-P,” and is hopeful of the positive impact of having players returning from injury.
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M-P, MG face off against Cascade By Sarah Lane sports@northcountyoutlook.com The Cascade High School girls swim team faced off against Marysville-Pilchuck and Marysville Getchell on Thursday, Sept. 24. Over the course of 12 events, Cascade outscored both M-P and MG. The final scores were Cascade 139 and MG 37, and Cascade 100 and M-P 83. While their final scores did not earn either team a first-place position, both teams had numerous
standout swimmers. Jaci LeGore Hodgins, head coach for both Marysville-Pilchuck and Marysville Getchell, said she is “very excited about the progress both teams are making. Marysville Getchell is very young and on a fast track of improvement.” The first event of the afternoon was the 200-yard Medley Relay. The Marysville-Pilchuck team of Leah Taylor, Madison Rossnagle, Abby Magee and Rebekah Pusateri won the event, earning
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Marysville-Pilchuck Freshman swimmer Jennica Harper races in the 200yard Medley at the Marysville-Pilchuck/Getchell dual meet against Cascade High School on Thursday, Sept. 24.
Marysville-Pilchuck 11 points. This power relay team in particular has put in recognizable effort, and qualified for state in September. Standout swimmers Taylor and Magee swim for the Mighty Marlins Swim Team, and as noted by LeGore Hodgins, manage to fit in three workouts a day, training before and after school. Another Marysville-Pilchuck relay of Kassidy Reese, Lauren Carson, Ashlee Richmond and Jessica Harper came in third in the 200-yard Medley Race. The rest of the events saw a number of Marysville-Pilchuck and a few Getchell swimmers in the top three positions. Marysville-Pilchuck’s Abby Magee came in first in the 200-yard Freestyle. Madison Rossnagle of Pilchuck came in second in the 200-yard IM. Leah Taylor of Marysville-Pilchuck finished in second place in the 50-yard Freestyle. Marysville Getchell swimmer Chloe Bishop earned first in Diving, followed by Pilchuck’s Lauren Carson in second. Marysville-Pilchuck’s Leah Taylor and Ashlee Richmond came in first and second in the 100-yard Butterfly. Pilchuck’s Re-
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Marysville Getchell swimmer Nadia Vogan competes in the 200 yardFreestyle at the dual meet with Marysville-Pilchuck against Cascade High School on Thursday, Sept. 24. bekah Pusateri finished second in the 100-yard Freestyle. Magee came in first again for Pilchuck in the 500-yard Freestyle and 200-yard Freestyle. MarysvillePilchuck’s Madison Rossnagle finished first in the 100-yard Backstroke, and was followed by Marysville Getchell’s Emma Savidge. Lauren Carson of Marysville-Pilchuck came in second in the 100-yard Breaststroke. In the final event of the day, Marysville Pilchuck’s relay team of Rebekah Pusateri, Ashlee Richmond, Jen-
nica Haper and Lauren Carson came in second in the 400-yard Freestyle. Coach LeGore Hodgins is happy with Pilchuck and Getchell’s improvement as their season has progressed and said, “these two teams have made us coaches very proud because they are committed to improving and getting the most out of the opportunity to be on this team.” Marysville-Pilchuck and Marysville Getchell’s next swim meet is against Stanwood on Oct. 6.
Cougars get season’s first win By Sarah Lane sports@northcountyoutlook.com The Lakewood Cougars girls soccer came out on top at their Thursday, Sept. 24 home game. The Cougars defeated the Cedar Park Christian Eagles 1-0, getting their first win of the season. Lakewood had a strong game, but was unable to finish off multiple scoring opportunities. “I thought we played well,” Lakewood head coach Steve Brown
said following the match. “We played great defense because we didn’t allow a goal, and we actually possessed the ball pretty well.” Lakewood senior Cyera Charles scored the single goal of the game in the sixth minute, after receiving the ball from a free kick that went through Cedar Park’s defense. Lakewood offense beat the Cedar Park defense multiple times throughout the game, but were unable
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to finish off their shots successfully. Senior Hayley Senyitko had a promising opportunity in the first half, attempting a shot that landed right in the Cedar Park goalie’s hands. In the 28 minute, Faith Dahl also hit a hard shot that narrowly missed its target, hitting the crossbar instead. While Lakewood held possession for most of the game, Cedar Park’s defense stepped up in the second half. Lakewood got caught offside numerous times in the second half, and had a hard time passing balls through the Cedar Park defense. Cedar Park’s goalie
also had a standout game, contributing to Lakewood’s inability to secure another goal. Lakewood’s Charles had another near goal opportunity late in the second half after shooting near the top of the goal. However, the Cedar Park goalie was able to get her hands on the ball, hitting the ball up to the crossbar. Moving forward with their season, head coach Brown said they need to work on “being able to put the ball in the net,” and finish off their scoring opportunities with a goal. Lakewood next faces Granite Falls on Thursday, Oct 1.
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Lakewood senior Cyera Charles, left, fights over the ball with a Cedar Park Christian defender at their Sept. 24 win at home.
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A fresh coat of exterior paint can give your home a vibrant new look. ture is a comfortable 60 F during the day, homeowners should avoid painting if the nighttime temperatures figure to drop considerably. Bruce Carroll, owner of Marysville Paint Store, advises to never paint in direct sunlight as well. “These
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new formulas of paint dry quickly, but if they dry too fast they don’t adhere as well to the house,” he said. You should basically “chase the sun around the house,” he said. In addition to choosing the right time of year to paint, consider the following painting pointers to ensure your home’s exterior gets the fresh look you are aiming for.
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It’s not just the temperature at night after you paint that should be monitored. Sherwin-Williams advises that the temperature should be in the suggested range and above the dew point for at least 48 hours after application so the paint film can form properly. So applying a fresh coat of paint on a beautiful autumn Saturday is not ideal if Sunday figures to bring the first hints of winter.
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While price and quality are two different things, it’s important that homeowners avoid choosing a paint solely because it is the least expensive option. Research paints before buying a particular one, emphasizing quality over cost. Today’s paints last longer than the paints of yesteryear, so you likely won’t need to paint your home’s exterior again for a long time. The colorants can be similar in low and highquality paints, said Carroll, but the resin quality can differ greatly. Which means that the paint is “not going to cover as well and it’s not going to have the same long-term durability,” as one that costs more, said Carroll. A budget-friendly yet low-quality paint will not only make your home less appealing, but you will likely need to paint again sooner than you will if you go with a higher quality paint.
Don’t paint to cover up a problem
Rotting wood or siding is unsightly, and some homeowners think paint can cover up such a problem. But paint will not stick to rotten wood and siding, and the problem will still be noticeable after you paint. “The wood has got to be in good solid shape for the paint to stick,” said Carroll. A fresh coat of paint is not the solution to rotten wood or siding. Consult a professional contractor if your home is experiencing such a problem. A fresh coat of paint on your home’s exterior can be a great way to improve your home’s curb appeal, but it’s important homeowners follow some of the same rules the pros adhere to when painting the exteriors of their homes.
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Longboard races return to Arlington By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Professional longboard racers from across the nation are coming to Arlington in October to race along the Centennial Trail for the third year in a row. This year’s Centennial Sk8 Festival will be held at Legion Park on Oct 10 and 11. For the previous two years the event was known as the Centennial Push Race but the race has been rebranded this year. The races are meant to promote longboards, which are similar to skateboards but are designed more for speed and racing. Returning races include the 5k race and the onemile sprint on Oct. 10 and the half-marathon race on Oct. 11. This year also includes a “slide jam,” said Angela Kuhn, one of the organizers of the event. “It’s not a race, it’s a downhill showcase of style and skill,” said Angela Kuhn. Chris Kuhn, one of the organizers of the event, and Angela’s husband, hopes that the event will help bring in more youth. “We’ve added the slide jam as we’re trying to cater a little bit to the younger scene,” he said. Professionals will be on hand to give pointers at the slide jam. A “cape race” has also been added, said Angela Kuhn, which is meant to be a less serious race, as longboarders must be wearing a cape as they do the race. At Legion Park there will also be booths, skate venThat’s easy… dors, a food truck and mu-
sic, said Angela Kuhn. All profits this year will be donated to the Nick of Time Foundation in Mill Creek, Wash., which raises awareness of sudden cardiac arrest in youth. The money will be going toward their Heart of Edmonds project, which seeks to provide automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to schools within the Edmonds School District. “Why I like that project is that not only is it in our county, but it provides a good model for providing AEDs for other local school districts,” said Angela Kuhn. Chris Kuhn participated in the races last year. He had skateboarded when he was younger and has used a longboard to commute to work for the past six years, and when he saw the local competition he decided to join it on a whim. “What I like about longboard racing is that it’s this new sport and this is an exciting time for it,” he said. He also liked the variety of people there. “I like meeting people that come from all around the U.S. to be here,” he said. Last year, people from as far away as Miami and New York attended the event. Angela Kuhn said she and her husband were contacted to run the event this year and jumped at the chance. “We were here almost every day on that pump track and got to know the people who were running it,” she said. She said she loves the community around the event. Advertise yourwere “What weinloved
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the people. These racers, they defy the stereotype of a skateboarder. These are working professionals sponsored by longboard companies and all are very passionate,” she said. Angela Kuhn said she hopes to continue running the event and has big plans for the future. All ages registration and day-of registration are welcome for the races, she said. Prices range from $5 to $20. A youth category for 13 and under is available. Volunteers are still needed to help direct traffic and facilitate the races, Angela Kuhn said. Those interested can e-mail angelakuhn.office@yahoo.com or send a message their webpage at facebook.com/centennialsk8festival.
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A historic farm in the Smokey Point area has a starring role in “The Autumn Waltz,” an upcoming independent film about Alzheimer’s. The short film, produced by local filmmakers, is about a man who brings his wife to her childhood home to help her recall memories. Producer Elena Haas said the film is a “deeply human story” that takes a indepth look at Alzheimer’s, mental illness and caretakers, something that has touched many people’s lives. “I think we’ve all loved someone and came to the limits of what we can do for them and had to fight through that,” she said. Tony Doupe, another producer of the film, said he thought the film takes on the issue well.
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From left, director of photography George Watt, second camera operator Joe Andolina and director David Golden shoot their film “The Autumn Waltz” at a historic Smokey Point barn. “It touches a sensitive subject, but does so in a very caring way, a very nonjudgmental way,” he said. Director David Golden said the characters help ground the issues as well. “The appeal of the film is that we take a big issue and look at the repercussions and consequences, and put that in a specific setting,” he said. A local farm, no longer in use, was used as the most prominent setting of the film. “We needed an abandoned farm, to represent that something was amiss in [the character’s] mind,”
said Haas. “It’s almost the centerpiece of the film and an expression of what’s happening with one of our characters, without the farm there is no film,” she said. The place evokes a feeling of time past, said Golden, which was important to relate to the story. “There’s a feeling to this story about this character’s childhood home and how it used to be and how all those memories are part of the DNA of the land,” he said. Doupe described it as “a beautiful piece of the area that hasn’t been developed yet. It’s like a little piece of land that time forgot,” he
said. Haas liked the big open space of the farm and the train that runs in the background. Although the train can mess with sound when filming, it adds an ambience to the background that is familiar to her since she grew up in the county, she said. During location scouting Haas actually thought about the property every time she drove past it, and took a chance by calling a nearby real estate sign and got connected to the owners. The owners had a history of dementia in their family as well, so this was “poignant for them to capture their farm in a film that way,” said Haas. Haas said the film is complete and has turned out better than they had hoped so they intend to apply to some of the bigger film festivals. “You don’t necessarily know how well it’s going to come out while you’re working on it, but when we finished and looked at it we wanted to try and get it to some of the bigger festivals,” she said. The filmmakers have started an Indiegogo crowdfunding page in an attempt to raise $4,000 to finish some related art and post-production costs at indiegogo.com/projects/ the-autumn-waltz. The Indiegogo campaign also includes a chance to see a screening for those who donate $25 and Haas expects to screen the film at local festivals soon. Their Facebook page at facebook.com/theautumnwaltzmovie will have updates, she said.
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Friendship Walk volunteer Judy Tilley, left, hands a ribbon and trophy to Steve Fuller, center, and A.J. Fuller for their participation in the event on Sept. 26.
Friendship Walk raises funds for local disability services By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Arlington community members came out to downtown Arlington to walk part of the Centennial Trail in support of Village Community Services and their Friendship Walk Village Community Services is an Arlington organizations provides programs that support people with disabilities. Their Friendship Walk includes a one-mile friendship walk and a 5k run that raises money for the organization’s music and arts program and their band Voices of the Village. The event was held on Sept. 26 in Legion Park and along the Centennial Trail and included live music, a car wash and prizes for the participants. “It’s our biggest fundraiser that we do and it just brings the community together,” said Marilyn Baker, a board member of Village
Community Services and one of the organizers of the event. She said she likes how many volunteers and friends come out to support the people at the event. People like Jen Harbert who participated in the event because of some friends she knows from her church. “I’ve watched them with their children, and I love their attitude and wanted to support them,” said Harbert. Harbert’s pastor Gale O’Neil also came to support his friends who he remembers seeing at a recent event. “We got to see all of the people he’s helped through their struggle and I was touched by that,” he said. Other participants like the chance to get out and have some fun. “It’s fun to get out,” said parent and participant Steve Fuller. “I’ve never been to the downtown area before but
it’s beautiful and there’s lots of places to explore,” he said. Baker said she likes supporting Village Community Services. “It’s a company that has a 30-year history of being one of the best in the county,” she said. The funds raised help keep programs like their band, Voices of the Village, going with things like equipment and instruments, she said. Baker’s daughter is in the band and enjoys it as well. “It creates community for our daughter, she has developmental disabilities, and these are lots of her friends out here,” she said. Baker said that Voices of the Village provides a great environment for her daughter. “She’s totally accepted and it builds confidence and helps her believe in herself,” she said. More information about Village Community Services is available at villagecommunitysvcs.org.
More residential traffic circles coming to Marysville roads Five neighborhoods in Marysville with chronic speeding problems will get traffic circles this fall and winter. Public Works crews will install traffic circles along 92nd Street NE, 71st Avenue NE, 56th Avenue NE, 79th Avenue NE and Beach Street. Residents who noticed speeding drivers taking shortcuts through their neighborhoods brought their concerns to the city’s Traffic Safety Commission. The commission reviewed data that validated resident concerns, showing that a disproportionate number of drivers chose to exceed the posted 25 mile per hour speed limit by more than 10 miles per hour. “It’s fairly common to hear from concerned residents who hope that reduced speed limits or speed bumps will prevent drivers from speeding through their neighborhoods,” said Jesse Hannahs, city traffic engineer. “In this case, we determined that
installing traffic circles at key intersections would be the most effective way to reduce vehicle speeds and discourage drivers from cutting through neighborhoods to avoid congestion.” Construction of traffic circles along 71st Ave. NE — at the intersections of 71st St. NE and 67th St. NE — is already complete, with landscaping scheduled for mid-October. Construction on seven other traffic circles is not currently scheduled, but Public Works crews hope to complete work by the end of the year. Drivers shouldn’t notice major traffic impacts during construction, only temporary flagging as necessary. For more information about city of Marysville transportation projects and upcoming roadwork, visit http://marysvillewa.gov/701/Roadwork-and-maintenanceclosures.
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Arlington council holds workshops By Sarah Arney sarah@northcountyoutlook.com On Monday, Sept. 21, Arlington City Council adopted new animal care and control laws to restrict the tethering of animals. The new laws, which will go into effect no later than Oct. 1, include regulations on the size of a tether, the length of a tether, and the types of collars and harnesses that can be used when a dog is tethered.
Other city business On Sept. 21, council amended its ordinance on storing flammable and combustible liquids, and accepted a grant from Cascade Valley Hospital through the Arlington Firefighters Association to hire a substitute firefighter while another firefighter spends
10 months in paramedic training. Council agreed to accept a WSDOT Aviation grant of $61,959.42 for a pavement project at the Arlington Airport valued at $123,910. The airport commission approved a contract for the project at its Aug. 11 meeting. The city will purchase a new cab and chassis for its 2009 Aid 47 ambulance. The ambulance was scheduled for replacement in 2016 and the engine failed recently. An additional street closure for the Centennial Skateboard (Sk8 Fest) on Oct. 10 was approved. E. Third Street will be closed from Olympic Avenue to Dunham Avenue during the afternoon for a Slide Jam, a downhill showcase of style and skills.
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the city’s proposed six-year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) update as required by state law. Any road construction project that is to be considered for Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) or Transportation Improvement Board (TIP) funding must be listed on the TIP. To be eligible for allocation of 1⁄2-cent gas tax monies, projects must also be listed. A public hearing on the plan will be held on Oct. 5. n Council is reviewing an annual update to the city’s Low Impact Design (LID) code as required by the current 2013-2018 NPDES (National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Phase II) permit to manage stormwater. The city began operating under a state Department of Ecology NPDES
On Saturday, Sept. 26 Arlington City Council and staff gathered for a budget retreat at the Best Western in Smokey Point. The “holdthe-line” budget projects a 6 percent increase over 2015.
Sept. 28 Workshop n At this week’s Sept. 28 workshop meeting, council was scheduled to revisit RV Parks, as a six month moratorium comes to an end. When asked for a review of the city’s “permissible uses” table, the Arlington Planning Commission not only reviewed RV Parks in commercial zones, but other permissible uses that could be cause for concern. The planning commission held a public hearing on proposed changes on Sept. 1. n This Monday, council was scheduled to review
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funds for mosaic mile markers at four mile points on the Centennial Trail within city limits. The entire request totals $32,000. n The city is reviewing a request for a new street closure in 2016. A beer and wine festival is proposed in Legion Park on July 23 next year. The Arlington Beer & Wine Festival is being coordinated by Jeremy Carter as a fundraiser for Vision for a Cure, a non-profit corporation which supports research for Usher Syndrome, a cause of deaf/blindness. Carter is requesting use of Legion Park and Olympic Avenue between First and Second streets, where food vendors would be in the street and approximately 12 beer and wine tasting vendors would be in the park from 4 to 9 p.m. n An street closure is being requested for the annual Hometown Halloween Pumpkin Roll, on Saturday, Oct. 31. This annual event closes First Street from Dunham to Olympic Avenue from approximately noon to 2 p.m. Sponsored by Youth Dynamics, the annual pumpkin roll starts at 1:30 Another event during Hometown Halloween, Taking Steps to Beat Breast Cancer is a 5-K walk starting at Legion Park proceeding up Olympic Avenue to Fifth Street, to the Centennial Trail, starting at 10:30 a.m. sponsored by American Cancer Society.
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Meeting the transportation needs of Snohomish County We’ve all seen tremendous growth in Snohomish County, and there’s more on the way. The Puget Sound Regional Council forecasts the county’s population will increase another 240,000 people by 2040 — that’s about 10,000 people a year! The future is looking crowded. Community Transit’s mission is to keep Snohomish County moving — now, and in the future. On a busy day, up to 40,000 people ride Community Transit buses, vanpools and DART paratransit vehicles — that’s a lot of cars that are not on the road. The region’s traffic problem is getting worse with all this growth, so it’s important that we provide a public transportation option for those who choose it, and more space on the road for those who don’t. Last year our ridership increased 8 percent, and it continues to grow this year. Our commuter service to Seattle fills up early, and people are standing in the aisle for the entire commute. We’re currently stretched beyond our limits to meet demand. Thankfully, we have an opportunity to make investments that will improve our transit service. The new state transportation bill enabled our Board of Directors — made up of Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring, Arlington City Councilmember Jan Schuette, Stanwood Mayor Leonard Kelly and other elected
Emmett Heath Community Transit CEO leaders from around Snohomish County — to place a measure on the November ballot to increase transit service. It is called Proposition 1. If approved, the three-tenths of 1 percent increase in sales tax would cost the average adult $33 a year and would enable us to add: More trips on local bus routes throughout the county. More commuter bus trips to downtown Seattle and the University of Washington. New service to emerging job, housing, retail, health and educational centers throughout the county, such as along 172nd by Arlington Airport. New routes, such as Marysville-to-McCollum Park via Lake Stevens, Snohomish and Silver Firs along Highway 9. A second Swift bus rapid transit line between Boeing/ Paine Field and the high-tech job center at Canyon Park/ Bothell, along Highway 526. More east-west bus trips in South Snohomish County and a possible third Swift line
to connect to light rail when it gets here in 2023. Our long term vision is to have a network of Swift lines for fast, frequent bus service throughout the county. We built the new Smokey Point Transit Center with Swift in mind, and hope to have it be the northern terminal for one of our future Swift lines. We can begin delivering transit improvements right away. If the measure is approved in November, we can have more trips on the road next March. Transit investments help our economy grow and protect our quality of life. Eighty-percent of our riders use Community Transit to go to the work every morning. They’re heading to their jobs, earning a paycheck and boosting our economy. In the evening, 80 percent of our riders use Community Transit to come home. They’re meeting friends, going to Little League games and sitting on the porch with loved ones. We have the opportunity to add more bus trips, take more cars off the road, help more people get to their destinations, and make our homegrown transit service even better. It’s up to us to ensure that our future here in Snohomish County is just as amazing as the community we love today. For more information on Proposition 1, go to www.communitytransit.org/futuretransit. Emmett Heath is the CEO of Community Transit.
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n LETTER TO THE EDITOR Vote for Mayor Barb One of my favorite parts of being on City Council so far has been the Public Safety Sustainability committee we just finished. This was the first group I have worked with that was all inclusive. Mayor Barb Tolbert coordinated this group to include Council members, senior managers, captains, firefighters and police. Because of this, we were able to come up with several great recommendations that were well vetted and reviewed by many points of view. We now have a solid plan moving forward. I appreciate Mayor Barb’s collaborative approach to solving problems. She believes in getting as many people involved as possible
and coming up with a viable solution together. She also started a new budget process. Now all the Senior Managers and Directors work together to balance the whole city budget, rather than battle for the same funds. Projects that overlap in different departments are being done together to save resources. I’m proud to serve with Mayor Barb. I believe her determination and collaborative work ethics are just what this city needs for the next 4 years moving forward. I urge you to vote for Barbara Tolbert this November, so we can continue to go in the right direction. Jesica Stickles Arlington
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Marlene Jane (Duncan) Baze Marlene Jane B a z e passed away Sept. 16, 2015. S e r vices were
held Sept. 24. She was the daughter of Harry and Charlotte Duncan, and was born Sept. 9, 1935, in Arlington, Wash. Marlene is survived by her five children: William Baze, Denise Cook, Dennis Baze, Mylene Weston and Gordon Baze Jr. Her life was full and busy with family, work, church and education. Her life was filled with caring for others as an LPN, beautician, RN and involved with the Church of Jesus of Latter Day Saints.
Richard Leroy Bentley
Richard Leroy Bentley was born May 8, 1926. H e joined the United States Navy where he served from 1942 to 1946. After the war, Dick was a 747 captain for the Flying Tigers, retiring after 38 years. Upon retirement, Dick built an RV-4 airplane and became a regular at Arlington Airport and helped found the Blackjack Squadron that flies at local events. He was preceded in death by wife Nancy Jeanne Bentley, and is
survived by his daughter Ann Bruun and son Jeff Bentley. Memorial services were held Sept. 25.
Gloria Gladys (Goldman) Cookson Gloria Gladys Cookson, of Marysv i l l e , passed away Sept. 4, 2015. Gloria was born April 18, 1928, to Howard and Gladys Goldman. She was involved in the Wash. Assoc. for Retarded Children. She organized several guilds of women to benefit children with disabilities. Gloria was preceded in death by her oldest son, Randall. Gloria is survived by her children, Bradley Cookson and Diane Cookson. A celebration of her life will be held on Oct. 10, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. at the Ken Baxter Community Center in Marysville.
Tara (Nelson) Feingold Ta r a Feingold, of Marysv i l l e , passed away on her 45th birthday,
Sept. 18, 2015. Tara was born in Everett, and graduated from Lakewood High School. She was the daughter of John and Bobbie Nelson, the beloved wife of Zach Feingold and loving
mother of Breanne and Donald Richard Gill Michael Mitchell. Tara loved spending D o n special moments with her p a ssed kids and family, guiding away in the children at the Boys A r l i n g and Girls Club, practicton, Wash. ing Yoga on her paddle on Sept. board, hiking with her 22, 2015. husband. H e Services were held on raised three children: Sept. 24. Richard, Mary Janda and Megan deLay. MaryAnne “Micky” Don worked for Seattle City Light for 35 years as Fuller a cable splicer and crew MaryAnne “Micky” chief. He was preceded in Fuller, 89, passed away death by his parents, MaAug. 30, 2015. rie and Clayton. She was born in 1925 His celebration of life and was a resident of Arwill be held on Oct. 10, lington for many years. 2015, at 10 a.m. at ImShe married Ronald Conception Fuller in 1975 and they maculate Church in Arlington. lived in Portland, Ore. Memorial donations and Tacoma, Wash. until may be made to Saint they retired and moved Martin de Porres Shelter to their home on Nimpo in Seattle. Lake, BC. She loved plants and especially the viola’s she Cecil Lacy Jr. grew at home. She is survived by her Cecil beloved husband, Ron; Lacy Jr., daughter, Sharon Kutzer; was born son Pat McMullen. June 10, A memorial gathering 1965, and was held Sept. 27 in Arwent to be lington. with his
Earle V. Gavaza Earle V. Gavaza, Jr., formerly of Arlington, WA, passed away Sept. 18, 2015. He was born to Earle Gavaza, Sr. and Geneva Gavaza. Earle retired in 1986 from Best Lock Corporation. After retirement, he served in the Gideon Ministry, holding Bible classes in prison. Survivors include his wife of 71 years, Ruth Gavaza; children, Arlyne
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Bischof, Judi Loftin, and Kenneth E. Gavaza. Memorial services were held on Sept. 28. Memorial donations may be made to the Gideon’s International Scripture Fund.
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Dad and sister “C.C” on Sept. 18, 2015. He also worked with Tulalip Recreation for several years; he enjoyed taking the kids on trips to the rivers and mountains. He was a published writer and poet. Jr. leaves behind his wife, Sara Lacy; daughters: Monique Lacy, and Cecile Lacy; sons: Ian Cooper, Tim Anderson, Trevor Anderson; and mother, Joy Lacy. He was preceded in
death by father Cecil Lacy Sr. Services were held on Sept. 25.
Yvonne I. Michl Yvonne I. Michl went to be with her Lord on Sept. 18, 2015. She was born Sept. 7, 1935 to Harry and Arabella Taylor. Yvonne worked at Bayliner Boats in Arlington before beginning her 18-year employment with the U.S. Post Office. Yvonne leaves behind her love, Frank Michl; daughter, Terry; son, Mich; daughter, Heidy; and daughter Tracy Pearson. Services will be held on Oct. 2, 2015, at Camano Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Norma Jean Mydynski Norma Jean Mydynski passed into the arms of Jesus on Sept. 4,
2015. Formerly from Marysville she was born on Sept. 13, 1931 to Jess and Margaret Edwards. She was preceded in death by husbands, Don Tri and Tom Mydynski. She leaves behind daughters, Kathy Tri and Cheri Hopp and sons, David Tri and Steven Mydynski. Memorial donations may be made to the Lakeside Bible Camp. A memorial celebration of life will be held in late September. Contact the family for details.
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Beginning Cheerleading classes for kids ages 6-8
Marysville Parks and Recreation is offering Beginning Cheerleading classes. Learn cheer terminology, jumps, cheers, levels and a progression of skills. Meets Mondays, Oct. 5 - Nov. 9, 4:30-5:20 p.m. The cost is $46. Located at the Ken Baxter Community Center at 514 Delta Ave. To register or for more details go to www. marysvillewa.gov or call 360-363-8450.
Autumn Craft Show vendor spaces available
Marysville Parks and Recreation is hosting their annual Autumn Craft Show on Saturday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., located at Totem Middle School at 1605 Seventh Street. Quality gifts including holiday items, gifts for pets, children, hats, tutu’s, jewelry, wood crafts and much more. Great turnout expected for this all indoor event. Vendor spots are still available with our larger venue for $50. For an application e-mail mburgess@marysvillewa.gov or call 360-363-8450 for complete details.
AARP Defensive Driving Course for seniors
The Ken Baxter Community Center is taking registrations for an upcoming Defensive Driving Course open to adults age 55 and above. Cost is $15 for current AARP members and $20 for non-AARP members. This two-day day classroom course is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday Oct. 14 & 15th. Inquire with your insurance company first for a possible discount on your rate if you take this course. The class will be located at Marysville Fire Station No. 66. For more details or to register call 360-363-8450.
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Operation Smile Benefit Concert: This barbershop concert on Oct. 3 will benefit Operation Smile, and international non-profit that provides surgeries for children who are born with cleft lip. The Sweet Adeline’s women’s barbershop 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.
Health and Wellness Resource Fair: This free Health and Wellness Resource Fair will be held on Oct. 7 at the Stillaguamish Senior Center. Information about wellness programs, fun fitness, screenings, flue shots and social services will be available at the fair. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center at 18308 Smokey Point Boulevard, Arlington. For more information call the Stillguamish Senior Center 360-653-4551.
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.
chamber’s offices at 8825 34th Ave. NE, Marysville from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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.
Financial/Money Management Training: This workshop on Oct. 8 will help you teach good financial skills to clients, employees or the community. Training includes how to teach financial skills including keeping budgets, managing credit and building savings. Meant for counselors, teachers, social service staff and others. Hosted by the Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce from a grant from the Tulalip Tribes. At the
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 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. If you plan to attend, RSVP at tmiranda@marysvillewa. gov or by calling 360-3638091 by Oct. 7.
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Murder Mystery Dinner: The Stillaguamish Senior Center’s second annual Murder Mystery Dinner will be held on Oct. 10. Tragedy strikes on the dance floor this year. Try to find out the killer and save the dance. Doors open at 5 p.m. Dinner, spirits, raffles available. Tickets are $50 for nonmembers, $45 for members. Dressing in ‘50s attire is optional, but encouraged. Tickets available at 18308 Smokey Point Boulevard, Arlington. Call 360-6534551 for more information. Mansford Granges’ Harvest Festival: This fall har-
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vest festival will be held at the Mansford Grange on Oct. 10. Activities include an autumn bake sale, pumpkin carving for kids, a giant zucchini contest, “veggie critter” creating and more. Event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1265 Railroad Ave., Darrington. 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. Fall Into Art: Local artists will be holding the second annual “Fall into Art” art show in Darrington on Oct. 17. Many new works have been created especially for this event. The show will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at a local studio at 605 S Emens Ave, Darrington.
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. 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 members. For more information check them out at musichallcommunityorchestra.org.
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.
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Community Prayer Group: Join this community prayer group to pray for our local communities. Group will meet the 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 several volunteer opportunities to help care for their adoptable animals. The organization is a no-kill animal adoption and rescue center. If you are interested in volunteering you can go to their website at www.thenoahcenter.org or call 360629-7055.
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 to attend. 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 425-4185646.
Al-Anon Meetings: A variety of local weekly AlAnon meetings are available around Marysville and Arlington. 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.
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RAVE RAVE: Good for city of Arlington officials for improving their laws to better handle tethering issues around animals. An animal is a responsibility and if a person doesn’t have the time to properly take care of them they should think really hard before they accept that responsibility. RAVE: I support the Marysville City Council’s recent decision to ban vaping in city parks. It’s nice to be able to take our kids to the park and not have to worry about them being exposed to vaping (and smoking). RANT: Drivers need to slow down in school zones and obey the posted speed limit. Some people are going way too fast, putting the safety of the kids at risk. RAVE: Finally, the Seahawks have their first win of the regular season. Let’s hope they can continue their winning ways. Do you have a RANT or RAVE that you want published in the North County Outlook? If you do, you can e-mail it to: editor@northcountyoutlook.com.
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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: PAULA RENAE THOMAS, Deceased, NO. 15-4-01474-4, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS,RCW 11.40.030
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 30, 2015 Jeffrey A. Thomas, Personal Representative 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. 15-401474-4.
LEGAL NOTICE SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION You are hereby notified that on September 21, 2015, the City Council of the City of Arlington, Washington, did adopt Ordinance No. 2015-019 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON ADOPTING ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 15.24 REGARDING THE STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS” And Ordinance No. 2015-020 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO TETHERING AND AMENDING TITLE 8 OF THE ARLINGTON MUNCIPAL CODE” These ordinances are effective five days from passage and publication, except as otherwise specified in the ordinance. The full text of the ordinances is available to interested persons and will be mailed upon request. Kristin Banfield, City Clerk, City of Arlington
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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Blessing of the Animals set for Oct. 4 St. Philip’s Episcopal Church will be at Strawberry Fields for Rover Off-Leash Dog Park on Sunday, Oct. 4, 1-2 p.m., for a Blessing of the Animals. Marysville Dog Owners Group (M-DOG) will also be hosting their first Pet Memorial Balloon event following the blessings at 2:30 p.m.
Purchase a balloon, write a message or name of a pet that has passed away on the balloon and M-DOG will line the fence inside the dog park. The balloons will be white with red ribbons so visitors to the dog park can walk around and view these balloons all week at the offleash park.
Proceeds from these balloons go to the dog park for supplies. M-DOG is the all volunteer nonprofit group that maintains the dog park. M-DOG had originally planned a balloon release but the dog park is too close to Arlington Airport flight path. Strawberry Fields for
Rover Off-Leash Dog Park is located at 6100 152nd St. NE in Marysville. M-DOG has recently installed new agility equipment in the dog park from the proceeds raised from Poochapalooza. A new bench has been installed donated by Roy Robinson Chevrolet-Subaru.
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It’s time for my October To-do List
It is official. and soak the As of the 23rd beds and lawn of September, at least one time the days are now this month. Just shorter than the trust me on this nights and will one, it’s worth continue to be the effort and exso for the next By Steve Smith pense. LAWNS: This is the last six months. While that might sound depressing to month to overhaul or plant us, the fact is that Mother a new lawn. If you missed Nature doesn’t seem to be our lawn care class then just bothered by it at all. In fact, come in and we will get you there are actually plants going in the right direction. that seem to wake up in the Applying an organic fertilwinter, bloom and set fruit izer like EB Stone Nature’s while the rest of us are hun- Green 10-1-4 now will help kered down in our homes. keep your lawn green all winter and into early spring. Go figure. If anyone can remem- Red thread can sometimes ber the fall season from last be a problem in the fall year, it was dry and warm, and Bonide Infuse will help with the exception of that control it in one easy applinasty week in early No- cation. ROSES: Stop fertilizing vember. The same is forecasted for this fall, which and leave a few finished means that we should be blooms on to form hips. able to get everything done Don’t do any hard prunbefore winter sets in for ing now, just a little sniping good and have a jump on to tidy them up. Once the spring 2016. Here are the nights get into the 30’s then we can do some serious high points to consider: WATERING: Despite mulching and pruning. PERENNIALS: There the scattered rains we have received, the ground is still are still some late bloomvery dry. Get out the hose ers that look great: asters,
mums, Japanese anemones, cone flowers, Russian sage, sedum and toad lilies, to name just a few. Ornamental grasses are just spectacular now. Enjoy the last blooms of the season and don’t rush to tidy things up. There are lots of seeds in those old flower heads that the birds will enjoy. Wait until the first frost to really start cleaning up the perennial beds. In fact, you can even wait until mid to late February to do it. CONTAINERS: It’s time to clean out your containers of summer color and replant with hardy perennials, ground covers and even shrubs for the winter. For color, of course, nothing beats pansies and violas. Try some E.B. Stone Pansy and Fall Flowers fertilizer which contains seabird guano, a more readily soluble form of organic nitrogen. BULBS: This is the month to get serious about planting bulbs. With some careful planning, you can have blooming bulbs from January until June, sometimes all in the same pot. Don’t forget to add some
Asters are just of the great looking late-blooming perennials. E.B. Stone Bone Meal containing 15% phosphorus, an ingredient that bulbs love. VEGETABLES: Plant fall crops now and control winter weeds by either laying-on a one inch layer of compost or planting a cover crop. Building a cloche (a temporary greenhouse-type structure) will also help to
produce a successful winter crop. Root and leaf crops can both be planted this month. Garlic is a must to plant in the fall. FALL CLASSES: We have a great lineup of classes for this month including such topics as terrariums, gardening with bulbs, and putting the garden to bed.
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Go to our website at www. sunnysidenursery.net for more details and be sure and register so you have a seat. Steve Smith is owner of Sunnyside Nursery in Marysville and can be reached online at info@sunnysidenursery.net.