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Carr’s Hardware will close after 93 years The family-owned business has been an important part of the community for nearly a century By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

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Gail Scott Libbing, left, and Darlene Scott, weigh out some nails at Carr’s Hardware on Sept. 19. The family-run business will be closing at the end of October.

Carr’s Hardware has been part of the Marysville downtown since the early years of the city but will be closing its doors at the end of October. Co-owner Gail Scott Libbing said it was a good time for the family to close the store. “There are many different reasons, but it was a good time to bow out. Business is good and we’re going out on top,” she said. The store began 93 years ago when Libbing’s grandfather, M.H. Carr, came to Washington state from Michigan.

“His sweetheart’s family moved out here, so he was following her,” said Darlene Scott, co-owner of the store and Libbing’s mother. Carr originally began a blacksmith shop in the town. “The hardware store is 93 years old but our family has been in business in Marysville for over a hundred years,” said Libbing. Carr purchased the land and constructed the building that would become Carr’s Hardware with the intention of leasing it out. “It didn’t lease out though, so he bought some stock from a Mt. Vernon store that was going out of business,” said Libbing, which led to the downtown hardware store.

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Kids learn about history at annual Pioneer Days By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

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Construction has begun on what will become a trail along the Ebey Slough on Sept. 15.

Paving begins on waterfront trail By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Construction has begun for a new waterfront trail in downtown Marysville that will run along the Ebey Slough and the recently re-

stored Qwuloolt Estuary. The estuary was a project from the Tulalip Tribes, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other groups that worked to restore land that See TRAIL on page 3

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Matthew Grindy, left, learns the old-fashioned methods of washing your clothes from Joann Gray, right, a member of the Stillaguamish Valley Pioneers, during the organization’s Pioneer Days event on Sept. 17.

Arlington kids and families got a taste of the more difficult chores of the past at the Pioneer Days event from the Stillaguamish Valley Pioneers on Sept. 17. The annual event at the organization’s Pioneer Hall in Arlington provided many free activities including washing clothes, sewing, churning butter and cutting logs, all done with old fashioned tools and methods. President of the Stillaguamish Valley Pioneers Myrtle Rausch said she enjoys the event every year because it helps show kids See HISTORY on page 2

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how much easier technology has made their lives. “I like to see how the kids like to milk the cow and learning how to wash the clothes the old-fash-

ioned way and playing with the old-fashioned toys,” she said. Many of the parents also enjoy seeing the older tools as well, she said. “Sometimes you see the adults enjoying it because they forgot what it was like,” said Rausch. Local parent Crystal Hernandez said she remember similar events when she was growing up and wanted to give her kids that experience. “When I was younger we used to do stuff like this, only I would go to Silver Dollar City in Missouri, because I grew up in Kansas,” she said. “And we thought it would be cool to let them check it out,” she said. Local parent Josh Grindy said the event is good family fun.

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“It’s a nice public event that’s open for kids and families,” he said. “It’s neat for the kids to see the old ways of doing things in the house and in the community,” he said. Volunteers from the Stillaguamish Valley Pioneers helped local kids with the activities, including showing them how to use an old sewing machine or showing them how to work an old manual typewriter. “It’s fun to interact with the kids,” said Joann Gray, a member of the Stillaguamish Valley Pioneers and a volunteer at the event. “We’ve been here for many, many years now out volunteering here,” she said. This year’s event was a bit smaller than usual because of the rain of the day. “This is kind of a small crowd today, but usually we have them packed in here,” said Gray. “It’s going good. We couldn’t cancel because it’s all been advertised, we still have people coming in though,” said Rausch. More information about the Stillaguamish Valley Pioneers is available at their website at stillymuseum. org.

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District, community discuss failed bond By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Marysville School District officials met with local parents and other community members last week to find out their thoughts about the recently failed school bond and the district in general. District officials invited the public to three symposiums on Sept. 14, 15 and 17. “We need to hear back from the community. We need to know what people like and don’t like,” said Emily Wicks, communications coordinator for the district. The main topic of the symposium was the school bond from April which voters rejected. Only 50.53 percent of the public voted in favor of the bond. In Washington state, school bond measures require more than 60 percent of the vote to pass. The $230 million bond measure would have created a new middle school in northern Marysville, replaced Liberty Elementary, Cascade Elementary,

Marysville Middle School and most of MarysvillePilchuck High School and provide some maintenance measures for other schools in the district. The district does not have a bond measure on any of the upcoming ballots currently, but district officials are still hoping to catch up the district’s aging facilities with some measure soon. “We’re kind of behind the eight ball now,” said District Superintendent Becky Berg. “Once we pass this, and we will pass in some way, shape or form … we want to get on more of a cycle, so we don’t have so many schools that need replacing at the same time,” she said. Local parents, district staff and other interested community members came out to the symposiums to give their opinions. “I think it’s fantastic that there are this many people interested in giving feedback to the school district,” said Berg. “I think by the time we

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was formerly used for farming to a more natural estuary habitat. The Qwuloolt Estuary is located near the Sunnyside area of Marysville. Last August a levee near the Ebey Slough was breached as part of the final phase of the project. Marysville officials hope to take advantage of the restored habitat with a trail system near the downtown. “This has been a dream of mine, and a lot of folks at the city, for a while now,” said Jim Ballew, Parks, Culture and Recreation director for the city.

go through Saturday we’ll notice some themes in what the public is saying,” she said. Local parent Liz Dobler said she thought April’s bond was rejected because people didn’t have a full understanding of the measure. “I think it’s about getting the communication out there. I know the bond committee really strived to get the word out there, but I think people still had a misunderstanding of what was coming,” she said. Marysville teacher and local parent Annette Northrop also said that education of the community needs to be better. “We need to build trust in the community so they understand why it’s better for the whole community,” she said. District staff member and local parent Wendie Jones said a lot of the feedback she received involved the district trying to replace less schools at one time. “I think a lot of [the bond’s rejection] has to do

“This is one of the most important projects that we’ve started in a while, at least in terms of quality of life,” he said. The public only has access to about 900 feet of the Ebey Slough, and creating more waterfront recreation has been a long-term goal for the city, he said. The trails also tie in with the city’s plans to expand Ebey Waterfront Park in the future, when funding is secured. Last week, beginning on Sept. 14, the first phase of the trail system was begun with workers paving a trail along the Ebey Slough. Crews paved a total of 1.7 miles of new trail for the city. State funding helped to pay for the project, including a $325,000

with money and the size of the bond. Unfortunately we don’t pass bonds very often so people feel like we should be staggering it more, but when we try to stagger it, that doesn’t work either,” she said. Other community members also expressed concerns over the district’s other buildings, like Shoultes Elementary, which was built in 1951, the same year as Liberty Elementary. “If everything went the way it was supposed to, Shoultes [Elementary School] is what we would be talking about today,” said Wicks. District officials hope that something can be done so that the district’s facilities don’t fall further behind. “As you can see, our needs are very extensive. We have a lot of replacements and maintenance that need to be done, and as we procrastinate those needs grow to a larger number of buildings we need to maintain,” said school board member Chris Nation.

grant from the Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account from Washington state’s Recreation Conservation Office. The newly paved surface will connect with the existing trail system near Harborview Park in Sunnyside on the east end, and connect with the Ebey Waterfront Park on the west end and go around the city’s Wastewater Treatment Plant, said city engineer Jeff Laycock. Those trails will take the public to the west and east ends of the estuary breach. Those trails will also be furnished with signs, benches, picnic tables, fences and vegetation in the coming months, said Laycock. “We’ll be out to bid for addi-

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Local parent and Marysville School District staff member Wendie Jones puts a sticker down to voice her opinion on why she thinks the public rejected the district’s school bond this April at a symposium put on by district officials on Sept. 15.

tional improvements after this is finished,” he said. “I expect those will be completed later this fall.” Two “classroom sized” areas that schools can use will also be part of the design, said Ballew. “There’s a practical science aspect of coming down to see the nature in the Qwuloolt Estuary,” that schools can take advantage of, he said. The trails could be open to the public after those improvements are finalized. “We might be able to open by the end of the year,” said Ballew. These 1.7 miles of new trail are the first part of a planned trail system. “We’ve got a master plan for a trail system around the Qwuloolt

Estuary which we hope to complete one day if we can secure the finances,” said Ballew. Many trails in the downtown would connect with each other, he said, with the exception of a bridge over the breach, which won’t be possible due to the way the breach was designed. The trails will help highlight the new Qwuloolt Estuary habitat in Marysville though, said Ballew. “The estuary is a gem,” he said. It’s the second largest estuary in the state and it’s man made, which makes it a unique asset for the city. He expects tourism to increase once the trails are open as well, with kayakers, boaters or people who just want to see the nature coming out.

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Arlington defeats Marysville Getchell 47-26 By Andrew Hines sports@northcountyoutlook.com On Sept. 16, the Marysville Getchell football team hosted the Arlington Eagles in a game of ups and downs. Early on Arlington took a commanding lead, dominating in all facets of the game, leading to a score of 21-0. However, the Chargers came back firing as they scored 20 points in the second

quarter while allowing one more touchdown for a halftime score of 28-20. In the second half Arlington managed to pull away as their defense shut down Marysville Getchell to a final score of 47-26. “Their defense is basically set up to take away the pass and you have to run up the middle. You’ve got to be patient with it and you have to learn to take your shots at

certain points. It definitely slows you down and makes you grind it out. That’s why we felt our best shot was to attack with the run instead of the pass like we had done the past couple of weeks,” said Marysville Getchell Head Coach Davis Lura. Marysville Getchell’s offense was strapped to the back of their running back Gage Thomas, as he racked up over 150 yards and three

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Marysville Getchell’s Cody Day dives for the huge reception late in the game against Arlington at Quil Ceda Stadium on Sept. 16.

touchdowns on the ground. On the defensive end, Zachary Townsend caused havoc as he brought the pressure with three sacks and a fumble recovery. Garrett Allan and Michael Stewart also contributed with an interception and a pick six, respectively. Arlington had stat machines as they scored 47 points against the Chargers. Starting quarterback, Campbell Hudson threw for two touchdowns and grabbed one receiving. He threw his two scores to Jaren Carey, who also had a fumble recovery touchdown, and Jack Sheward. The other two key offensive weapons were Gabe Green and Devon Nutter. Green rushed for a touchdown and connected with Hudson for a touchdown with his only pass of the game. Nutter rushed for over 100 yards and picked up three touchdowns. The Eagles’ defense picked up four interceptions produced by Payton Bastien, Tanner

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Arlington’s Devon Nutter jumps to break away from Marysville Getchell defenders at Quil Ceda Stadium on Sept. 16. Edmondson, Joey Stretch and Wyatt Hawthorne. Hawthorne led the defensive unit with the Eagles’ lone pick six and a PAT block. “It’s a lot of fun. Campbell could be our starting receiver if he wasn’t our best quarterback. It was fun to get out there and throw the ball. Gabe Green, our middle linebacker, had that wildcat package where he got to throw that touchdown. He has a great arm. We’ve got some guys with talent,

they’re young and just getting better. It’s going to be a fun year,” said Arlington’s Head Coach Greg Dailer on the versatility of his players. If you want to catch the cross-town rivalry game between Marysville Getchell and Marysville-Pilchuck, they will be playing the Berry Bowl at Quil Ceda Stadium on Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. Or if you want to attend the next Arlington home game, they will be playing Ferndale on Sept. 23 at 7 p.m.

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Eagles tennis tops Tomahawks 7-0 By Andrew Hines sports@northcountyoutlook.com The Arlington Eagles boys tennis team took on the Marysville-Pilchuck Tomahawks at Arlington High School on Sept. 14. Every matchup looked like the same story as the Eagles dominated the competition in every facet of play. With a strong senior cast, Arlington took advantage of the inexperienced Tomahawks who have just one senior on their roster. After making quick work of Marysville-Pilchuck, Arlington ended up scor-

ing 7-0 throughout their matches. “We did what I thought we’d do. I know Evan is down this year, he’s got a very young team. Those kids are trying hard but they are super inexperienced and I have a really experienced team this year, eight seniors. So I expected that we would dominate and we did. I told them before the match that this would be a great opportunity for them to work on their weaknesses and skills,” said Arlington’s Head Coach Ben Mendro. Through seven scored

matches Arlington lost a total of seven games, out of the total 91 games played. Connor Guthrie and Nick Mendro led the Arlington Eagles singles as their number one and number two, respectively. Nick Mendro swept Marysville-Pilchuck’s lone senior, Griffin Hubbert, through two sets. As for doubles, Arlington was led by their starting doubles team Kade Meyers and Isaiah Mitzelfeldt. “They are getting more of the tennis strategies down and getting more tools in their pocket. We’ve

been working on things in practice that they are starting to implement more and feel comfortable with in match play. We’re still cutting on the number of unforced errors and just the consistency. We have a lot of new guys so they are really working on controlling where they want the ball to go, and then implementing the strategies we learned in practice,” said MarysvillePilchuck Head Coach Evan Shaw. If you want to catch Arlington’s next match they will be playing against the

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Squalicum blanks Lakewood on the pitch By Andrew Hines sports@northcountyoutlook.com The Lakewood Cougars girls soccer team took on the Squalicum Storm, on Sept. 15, in a match that got quickly out of hand. By the eighth minute the Storm scored their first point of the contest and then scored twice more in the first half. Down 3-0 heading into the second half, the Cougars came out playing aggressive but just couldn’t match the speed of the Storm as they scored four more times to bring a final score of 7-0. “It was a tough game. The beginning of our league sets up really tough for us. The best thing going for us right now is that the girls are putting in a ton of effort, they know we are going against a lot of difficult teams and their willingness to go out and play different positions that they may have never played before. When we have the need, I think that’s one of their strongest qualities because they are learning positions. It’ll help in this season and will help moving forward into next year because we have such a young team,” said Lakewood Head Coach

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Prestyn Lalone steals the ball and passes upfield at Lakewood High School on Sept. 15. Steve Brown. The Cougars are looking to gain a lot of experience this season as they only have four seniors across their varsity and junior varsity rosters. The challenges of a young team, injuries and a new conference will test the Cougars throughout this entire season. “The biggest thing is keeping a positive attitude. It’s really challenging to come out here and play these teams. We’re going to focus on keeping things positive, keeping it a learn-

ing experience and teaching the girls the game. There is more to the game than the scoreboard. It’s how much they are fighting on the field and how hard they are playing out there. As long as they do that, leave it all out there and work for their teammates, then we’ll be good,” said Coach Brown. If you want to attend the Lakewood Cougars next home game they will be competing against the Bellingham Red Raiders at Lakewood High School on Sept. 22 at 6 p.m.

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Fall is for planting — Carpe Diem I know that the weather is some of you much like spring. might think that I The day lengths just pontificate to are about the same amuse myself and and the night and that I am mostly day temperature full of BS (and fluctuations are that might be true By Steve Smith similar. These are occasionally) but good growing in this case I need to tell you conditions if you are a plant. that the fall season is a darn Look around the garden and good time to work in the you can’t help but notice that yard and plant new stuff and some plants are getting a move around old stuff. It’s a new lease on life. Lawns are fact that the nursery indus- perking up, shrubs and trees try has tried to impress upon are putting on one more the gardening public for de- growth spurt and perennials cades with limited success. I like hardy cyclamen and fall understand that many of us blooming crocus (botanicalare simply tired of yard work ly known as Colchicum) are by the fall but if we can mus- actually coming into bloom. ter up our second wind our Fall is really very similar to rewards come spring will be spring. well worth the extra effort. Another advantage to The reason fall is such a planting this time of year is good time to plant is because that we can control the soil

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Many local school districts have adopted the SafeSchools alert system, which gives local parents another way to keep their schools up to date about potential bullying, safety or harassment incidents. Both the Marysville and Arlington school districts use the tool which allows parents or others to communicate online, through phone or through texting about problems. “This is another way for parents or students to communicate with us,” said Gary Sabol, public information officer for the Arlington School District. “We want our schools to be free from intimidation, harassment and bullying,” he said. “If there is some-

thing that we need to hear, we want to make sure we get it.” It gives the public another option instead of physical forms or phone lines to connect. “I think it is helpful for those parents that use it, so that they can instantly communicate with us,” said Gregg Kuehn, risk management supervisor and civil rights coordinator for the Marysville School District. “With everyone being so busy, sometimes you just want to have an easy way to report and don’t want to find the right person to contact,” said Emily Wicks, communications coordinator for the Marysville School District. Links to the program can be found on the websites of both districts, or you can go directly to msvl-wa.safeschoolsalert.com for Marysville or asd-wa. safeschoolsalert.com for

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Arlington. Once there, community members will be able to send a message through email, through their Internet browser, through texting or by phone. People can report general concerns, concerns about bullying or harassment and safety concerns. They can be reported anonymously or with a name and phone number. “It goes right to me and I’ll send it to the school or to the principal that needs to see it,” said Sabol, who said he also responds that the issue is being looked into if the person leaves a number and name. “If they provide their name and phone number we can get right back to them,” said Kuehn. Although some people want anonymity, Wicks

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Parents of children who are being bullied or harassed can use the SafeSchools alert system to report it. said it’s important to give enough details. “When you’re reporting, it’s important to not be too vague so we can follow up on the specific incident,” she said. The Arlington School District started using the program in 2014 and Marysville started a year and a half ago. Both districts report that it has been used by some parents.

Kuehn said that the reporting tool is helpful as well because it’s the information can be archived, making repeat problems easier to spot. The two districts are also maintaining their regular anti-bullying methods as well. “We have different policies and procedures to prevent things like that, and our goal is always to make

a safe environment,” said Sabol. There is also staff training at both districts. “So when staff sees something they know what to do,” and are able to better spot it, he said. Training “keeps up to date on our own district policies as well as the [Washington state laws],” said Wicks. This year the district’s school resource officers are also raising funds for an education campaign they hope to premier this year.

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Help for parents to protect kids on the move With more than 2,600 children under 13 involved in a car crash every day, or one child every 33 seconds, parents need to be extra vigilant about keeping kids safe in cars. And while most families put kids in car seats, the latest research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that 59 percent of car seats are not installed correctly. To bring parents easy-to-access expert advice to protect their children in cars, Safe Kids Worldwide is launching a new resource, the Ultimate Car Seat Guide which can be found at www. UltimateCarSeatGuide.org. The guide, developed with support from General Motors, gives expert guidance to parents, particularly new parents, on the important decisions they face when choosing and using a car seat. It offers parentfriendly tips on how to fit a child into a car seat and how to know when it is time to move to a new type of seat. Based on the wisdom gained from checking near-

ly two million car seats at Safe Kids Buckle Up events, the Guide provides parents the latest best practices to give kids the best protection. Advice covers all stages of a child’s development, from the first car seat until the child is ready to ride with a seat belt. “We are constantly asked by parents what kind of car seat to buy, how to install it properly, and when a child should move into a booster seat,” said Shawneri Guzman, coordinator Safe Kids Snohomish Count. “Not every parent can make it to one of our car seat checkup events, but with the Ultimate Car Seat Guide, we can reach more parents with helpful tips to protect kids on the move.” “For nearly 20 years, we’ve been a partner with Safe Kids and have supported the Buckle Up program to raise awareness” said Jeff Boyer, Vice President of General Motors Global Vehicle Safety. “We are extremely proud that we can now offer parents a valuable tool that allows free access

GriefShare series begins Sept. 29 Kicking off its fifth year of providing weekly grief support sessions, Mountain View Presbyterian Church begins its 2016 Fall GriefShare® Series starting Sept. 29 through Jan. 12, 2017. GriefShare helps individuals cope with the death of someone close. Group meetings will occur each Thursday at the church, 1:30–3:30 p.m., and the public is invited. Preregister by contacting 360-659-7777 or office@mtvpc.org. Grief can be a valuable teacher, according to the internationally recognized curriculum used in these GriefShare sessions. Tips and tools are shared with participants for handling the hard work of mourning. Each week a topic is presented via DVD by grief experts and ‘real people’. A

facilitator-led group discussion follows. Workbooks are $15. “I learned that I’m not alone and that others are here to help,” said Danny, who is adjusting to the recent death of his wife. GriefShare is organized into 14 sessions covering issues such as grief and relationships, guilt and anger, why? and more. Individuals can join anytime and catch up on missed topics when the 14-week series repeats. “GriefShare has meant comfort and healing to me,” said Paula, a repeat participant who lost her sister. Mountain View is located at 5115 100th Street NE in Marysville. For more information contact the church office at 360-6597777, email office@mtvpc. org or visit www.mtvpc.org.

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to vital safety information.” “Safe Kids provides accessible, easy-to-understand resources and education for parents and caregivers who want to make sure their littlest passengers are safe and secure in the correct car seat,” said Dr. Mark Rosekind, Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “It’s our goal to make sure every child is buckled up, every time, and I applaud Safe Kids for their efforts in support of that mission.” About Child Passenger Safety Week — Sept. 18-24 Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 18-24 and culminates with National Seat Check Saturday on Sept. 24. In September, Safe Kids will host nearly 500 car seat events and inspection stations across the country, offering guidance from Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians on proper car seat and booster seat installation and usage. Safe Kids

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1254. A limited number of car seat will be on hand for those in need. About Safe Kids Snohomish County Safe Kids Snohomish County works to prevent

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When the store started in the early 1900s it mainly supplied the loggers and farmers that made up most of the Marysville community. The store became a family business when Carr’s stepson, Bruce Scott, started working there. “When my dad came home from WWII in 1945 he teamed up with his dad and they became partners,” said Libbing. At that time, Darlene Scott was looking for a job in downtown Marysville and was able to work at Carr’s Hardware, which is how she met Bruce. The two were married in 1951 and gradually took over the business from Carr, who retired in the late 1960s. After Bruce Scott passed away in 1997, Libbing came in to help run the store. “They [Libbing and her husband Maurice] came in after I lost my husband,

so they were a godsend, because that has helped us still be here,” said Darlene. Darlene said the store has truly been a family business, with four generations of the family working in various capacities there. “My sister, my brother and myself all grew up here doing whatever had to be done, whether it was dusting or sweeping or stamping envelopes,” said Libbing. After Libbing became a mother herself, her own children began helping out in the store. “We were able to work as a family,” she said. “Both of my kids literally grew up here.” Darlene and Libbing also said they will miss the community. “There’s lots of nice families in the area, and you knew everybody so it was a very tight-knit feeling,” said Darlene. “The customers became your friends,” said Libbing. Since the early days the store has grown and survived many changes in the

community. Originally the store was half the size, but expanded in 1953. “They really went out on a limb, and dad pushed for that, to really expand our merchandise,” said Libbing. The downtown has gone through many changes. “We were part of a much larger downtown, and that has shrunk and everything has just kind of grown up north,” said Libbing. The construction of I-5 and the on ramp/off ramp nearby also changed the flow of the downtown, said Libbing. Now instead of logging and farming equipment, the store carries home supplies. “We’ve become a convenient store for many household items,” said Libbing, who added that people come now for do-ityourself projects involving plumbing, painting, lawns or other hardware needs. Local Bobbie Burks said she always liked Carr’s Hardware because they helped her solve her prob-

lems rather than just try to sell her projects. “I was extremely sad when I heard they were closing because you can’t get the service that you get here anywhere else,” she said. Burks said she remembers going to the store with her grandparents. “I can’t ever remember there not being a Carr’s Hardware,” she said. Tom King, a former employee of the store and Marysville local, said his family has shopped at Carr’s Hardware since it was founded. “I come here all the time. Not only to shop, but it’s part of my past. It’s like an old shoe, it just fit well,” he said. He worked for the store while he was in high school and college. “It was a great experience. It was like one big family,” he said. “I knew a lot of the customers, and I liked working with people and the things I learned about hardware, the paint, the electrical, the plumb-

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ing, the lawn and garden care,” he said. King said the store is a “huge part of the downtown” that is going away. Mary Sweet, King’s sister, agreed it was a part of downtown’s identity. “We were talking and it’s like the Hilton [Pharmacy] and Carr’s Hardware are like the icons of Marysville,” she said. She remembers sitting in front of the store for the Strawberry Parade. “We would always stand in front of it for the parade and have some strawberry shortcake that Darlene made,” she said. Local businesses were also saddened to see the business closing. “I’m heartbroken to see them go after 93 years. They’ve been the best neighbors that we could ever ask for,” said Lorene Wren, owner of Wrenhaven Vintage Market. “They’re handy to have as a hardware store, but they’re also wonderful people,” she said. “I was devastated, but I’m glad that Darlene gets to retire and hopefully spend some time with her family,” said Shannon Quintana, owner of the

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Shannon Quintana Spa. Darlene hopes to spend more time traveling now, possibly to Alaska or Micronesia, she said, where she has family. Libbing and her husband are going to find some other line of work, she said. “And we’re still going to hang out around here,” and be part of the community, said Darlene. The two do own the building and plan to rent it out “to something that will benefit downtown Marysville again. We don’t want to leave it a hole for very long.” The closing sale for the store began on Sept. 15 and Libbing said it will run for seven more weeks before the store officially closes. She wanted to thank the community for coming out to the store for 93 years. “We were able to go through four generations as a family business and be successful and make a living. Sometimes it was tough — a lot of times it was tough — but we want to thank the community for supporting us, because they did,” she said. The store at 1514 Third Street is open 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday.

News Briefs Get acquainted with Marysville Soroptimists The Marysville Soroptimist Club is hosting a Luau-themed Get Acquainted social on Sept. 27 for those interested in finding out about the service organization. The service club is focused on improving the lives of woman and does so through activism, scholarships and other programs throughout the year. Those interested can come out to Fanny’s Restaurant at 505 Cedar Ave., Marysville at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 27 to meet current members and see if the club is a good fit for them. Food and beverages provided along with a short presentation.

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Marysville Parks, Culture and Recreation is offering a Basic Wire Wrap Jewelry class for adults. Learn basic wire techniques, tool introduction, simple and wrapped loop, coiled wire and jump rings, chain making spirals, clasps and more. Class is on Thursday, Oct. 13, from 4-6 p.m. Cost is $20 and there is a materials fee of $15. Located at the Ken Baxter Community Center at 514 Delta Ave. To register or for more details about either of the classes, go to www.marysvillewa. gov or call 360-363-8450.

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for the event and an Arlington resident. Racers come from many places to the event, but Kuhn hopes to encourage more local and woman participants this year as well. Kuhn lives in Arlington with her husband and four kids and said they enjoy supporting longboarding, as its a family friendly and healthy activity. “We’re passionate about the sport of endurance longboarding,” she said. Many people also enjoy the handmade touches of the festival, she said, like the wooden handmade trophies. This year’s festival includes new races and a new film competition. “We’ve added quite a bit this year,” she said. The film show will be held on Sept. 24 at the Olympic Theatre. Participants entered short films about skateboarding and the show will display some of the winners as well as other selections. “These films showcase some of the really positive aspects of longboarding,” said Kuhn. “It’s about new ways of looking at skateboarding, it’s not just your average film about skateboarding with a bunch of tricks,” she said. Kuhn said the whole show won’t be longer than an hour and a half. The nighttime race has been replaced with a sunset race that will be held on the

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Racer Miguel Angel Aldrete nears the end of the 5k race in last year’s Centennial Push Race. Centennial Trial at the Armar Road trailhead. The half-marathon race used to include a turn around point, but will now be on a new route that doesn’t have to turn around. The 5k race has been kept the same, said Kuhn. A free one-mile race for kids will also be available. “This race is purely for fun and to help introduce kids to the sport,” said Kuhn. The event will center around Haller Park this year and not Legion Park. In addition to food ven-

dors and food trucks, a nonalcoholic Kombucha garden will be hosted at the park. The Seattle company Sioeye has provided five cameras to the event as well. The “GoPro-like” cameras are able to livestream events to the internet. “You don’t always see all the action as a spectator, but with these cameras you’ll be able to follow along and get in the action,” said Kuhn. More information about viewing the streams online or on your phone, is available at centennialsk8fest.

com, along with more information about the festival. “We really encourage people to come out, support some local businesses and cheer on our racers,” said Kuhn. Kuhn wanted to thank the sponsors and those who have helped the event including Arlington Lifeway Church, Kombucha Town, the Downtown Arlington Business Association, Stilly Diner, Cricket Wireless, Blackdog Longboards, Sioeye, Dwayne Lanes and the Arlington Co-Op.

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Chamber hosts candidates forum By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

Candidates in the Washington state 44th District races will come out to a candidates forum on Sept. 30 that will be hosted by the Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce. The forum will be hosted at the chamber’s meeting on Sept. 30, beginning at 7:30 a.m., at the Tulalip Resort Casino. The 44th District includes parts of south Marysville, including the Sunnyside area, and Lake Stevens, Snohomish and Mill Creek. Candidates for the district’s two seats in the Washington State House of Representatives are scheduled to talk at the forum. Those candidates include Democrat John Lovick and Republican Janice Huxford who are competing for the

Position 1 seat, and Republican Mark Harmsworth and Democrat Katrina Ondracek who are competing for the Position 2 seat. Jesica Stickles, president of the Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce, said that the chamber looked at the two races in the 44th District because they were the closest in the Aug. 2 primary vote. “So we felt that these were the races that the community needed more education on to make their decision,” she said. Lovick received 50.81 percent of the vote and Huxford 46.14 percent of the vote in August, while Harmsworth received 51.25 percent and Ondracek received 32.01 percent in their race. Some other races in the area were more solidly one-

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DEWEY GALE BRYSON, Deceased, NO. 16-4-01584-31, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, RCW 11.40.030

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DONALD H. PARRIS, SR., Deceased, NO. 16-4-01644-31, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, RCW 11.40.030

The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION:September 7, 2016 Clint Bryson, Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative: Bradley E. Neunzig, WSBA #22365 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 188, 103 North Street, Arlington, WA 98223 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 16-401584-31

The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: September 14, 2016 Amy Wyatt, 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. 16-401644-31

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sided, said Stickles, and historically those types of races don’t tend to change much in the general election, she said. Stickles said that bringing the candidates out helps the public make a better analysis of their choices. “It gives the community a chance to meet the candidates in a real-life situation and see how they answer questions under pressure, and see how act when they’re not around cameras,” she said. Candidates will discuss a broad range of issues. “We’ll be talking about transportation and education, both the funding with the McCleary decision and higher ed,” said Stickles. They’ll also be asked about a couple of the state’s initiatives, including ini-

tiative 1443, which would phase in a $13.50 per hour minimum wage, and on initiative 732, which is meant to add a carbon tax but reduce the state sales tax. Candidates at the forum will also ask each other questions. “I think one of the things we do at this chamber that is different from others is that we allow the candidates to ask each other questions,” said Stickles. “They know each other’s differences more than we do, and they might want to draw upon and show those differences, so this gives them a chance to do that,” she said. Stickles said the public usually like candidates forums hosted by the chamber “because people in the

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Katrina Ondracek, one of the candidates for the 44th District House of Representatives Position 2 seat.

Mark Harmsworth, one of the candidates for the 44th District House of Representatives Position 2 seat.

community don’t have a lot of opportunities to come out and hear the candidates about their points of view,” she said. The chamber’s October meeting will also have politic discussion with candi-

dates for the state’s Lt. Governor seat and the pro and con sides for Initiative 1443. More information about the Greater cxMarysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce’s events are at marysvilletulalipchamber.com.

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Marysville Police Briefs Marysville Police investigating Sept. 15 shooting Just before 4 a.m. on Sept. 15, Marysville officers responded to a reported shooting at a residence located in the 7600 block of 80th Avenue, in Marysville. The victim, a 33-year-old Marysville man, called 911 and reported he had been shot outside his residence while getting into his truck. The victim was able to get back into his house where responding officers located him. He was transported by aid car to a local hospital with serious injuries. He was alone in his home at the time of the shooting. “While we have not yet identified a suspect, we do not at this time believe this to be a random incident and believe residents in the area are not in any immediate danger,” stated Marysville Police Cmdr. Robb Lamoureux.

MPD investigating serious injury motorcycle accident On Saturday, Sept. 10, just after 6 p.m., Marysville officers responded to a reported collision involving a single motorcycle in the 14200 block of Smokey Point Blvd., in Marysville. During the investigation, officers learned the operator of the motorcycle was travelling southbound with two other motorcycles

when he hit a curb causing the motorcycle to leave the roadway. The male rider, 21, suffered severe, life threatening injuries and was transported to Providence General Medical Center in Everett. The department’s Collision Investigation Team was called out to investigate. Smokey Point Blvd. was closed to southbound traffic for several hours as a result of the collision and subsequent investigation. The investigation is on-going.

Homeless Marysville man pistol-whipped, robbed On Saturday, Sept. 10, just before 9 a.m., Marysville officers responded to a reported assault that had taken place in the 14600 block of Smokey Point Blvd., in Marysville. Officers made contact with the victim, a 46-year-old Marysville homeless man. He advised officers that he had woken up to a known subject pointing a gun at him, demanding money that was allegedly owed to him by the victim. The victim told the suspect he didn’t owe him any money at which point the suspect pistol-whipped the victim in the side of the head several times while a second suspect held him down. The victim’s backpack was taken and both suspects fled the area. A K-9 track was attempted but unsuccessful.

The known suspect, a 26-year-old Lake Stevens man is still at large. Attempts to identify the second suspect continue. The investigation is on-going. Aid was called for the victim after he complained of dizziness. He was checked out at the scene by medics. His injuries did not require transport to a medical facility.

Rider of motorized scooter injured in collision On Friday, Sept. 9,, just before 4 p.m., Marysville officers responded to a reported collision involving a pickup truck and a motorized scooter in the 1300 block of State Ave., in Marysville. During the investigation, officers learned the driver of the truck, a 51-year-old Marysville man, was exiting onto northbound State Ave. from the driveway of a business. The scooter was travelling southbound on the sidewalk at the time. The driver of the truck did not see the scooter and proceeded to head into the roadway when traffic was clear to do so, striking the scooter and dragging it a few feet into the roadway. The scooter operator, a 65-year-old Marysville man sustained lacerations and bruises to his left arm and leg. He was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation and treatment

City Council reappoints Andes to Planning Commission Andes has served on the commission since 2006

The Marysville City Council recently confirmed the reappointment of Jerry Andes to the Marysville Planning Commission. Andes, the founder of Andes Land Surveying in Marysville, has served as a Planning Commissioner since February 2006, when he was appointed to complete an unfilled term. His first full sixyear term began in 2010; this is his second full term. The seven-member Planning Commission serves as an advisory board to the Mayor and City Council on land use issues. Other Planning Commissioners are Roger Hoen, Steve Leifer, Kelly Richards, Kay Smith, Tom Thetford and Brandon Whitaker. The Commission meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at Marysville City Hall, 1049 State Ave. For more information, visit http://wamarysville2.civicplus.com/259/ Planning-Commission.

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MSD releases assessment data

The Marysville School District would like to share the following information with the community regarding some of its school district assessment data. The district encourages community members to check the links below for information directly from the OSPI website. If you do not have access to the internet you may request a printed copy of any of the school or district reports from any school office. From these sites, community members will be able to access school specific data available by using the drop down menu to choose an individual building’s report. n Marysville School District State Report Card Information: (State Assessment Data) • Student Achievement Data District-Wide can be accessed through the district website at: msd25.org/ reportcard n State-Wide NAEP percentage of student achievement in reading and math for grade 4 and 8 is available on the following website: http://goo.gl/ uSUFco n School and District Accountability Data: • School’s and District improvement status and student performance can be accessed through the following website: http://goo. gl/zlj3xP Please contact the office of Categorical Programs at 360-965-0049 if you have any questions.

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n LETTER TO THE EDITOR Please vote in the most important election of your lifetime Having voted 27 times using “mailin” ballot’s since September 2005, I was flabbergasted when I didn’t receive my Primary Election ballot. I called Snohomish County Elections the last week of July asking if it had been mailed. I was informed all ballots were sent out mid July. When I said I hadn’t received mine, the following astonished me: 1. I was told there was no record of my Voter Registration. When I pointed out I had lived in Marysville for the past 18 years and had always voted by “mail-in” ballot, I was told once again they had no record of my registration. So, I asked for a Supervisor. 2. The second person apologized for the situation and offered the excuse that the Auditor’s Office had recently hired a number of new employees and mistakes had been made. When this party could not find my records I was passed to another person. 3. I asked how, after eighteen years of voting in nearly all elections, could my registration disappear? I was told information from D.O.L. had most likely caused the problem. Again, the comment about many new employees was made, and rather than answer my question I got “let me look somewhere else.” 4. My third individual exclaimed “oh, here you are. You were tucked behind Juanita M…” Then she assured me a replacement ballet would be mailed and should be received no later than Saturday, July 30th. When I again asked how this could happened, I was informed of the new hires, and the call was ended. This experience has generated several questions in my mind: A. Why does the Auditors Office allow new hires to function unsupervised so as to affect registration? A. What does the D.O.L. have to do with it?

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B. Am I to believe that voter registration is filed by first name? James vs. Juanita is a pretty far reach. Iceland is the only country I am aware of that lists its citizens by first name. C. Even though I deposited my ballot in the drop-box behind Marysville City Hall on July 31, I was unable to verify my ballot had been counted, as promised in the voter pamphlet, by going to www.snoco.org/elections. I checked this site numerous times between 8/4 and 8/13. Late August I received a Voter Registration Card. I checked the County historical records which showed I had voted, something I could not verify using real time records. With 115% voter turnout for the 2012 General Election at a Precinct in Philadelphia, all votes being for President Obama, fraud in the voting system is obvious. This phenomenon repeated itself over and over across our country. These happenings put me on alert to shenanigans in our voting process, and I experienced the above discrepancies in 2016, right here in Snohomish County. County records show less than 20% of registered voters cast ballots during the Primary. This figure is astonishing. What did our forefathers risk their lives for? Or, is there more “behind the scene” manipulation? This General Election, please, please vote. It will prove to be the most important election of your lifetime. If you don’t have ballot in hand by Oct. 22, call the Elections Office at 425-3883444 for a replacement. If you are unable to get through, pay the Auditor a visit at 3000 Rockefeller Ave. This will also verify your registration. Check your ballot was counted at www.snoco. org/elections. The future of your family and country, for multiple generations, will depend on you exercising your right and privilege to vote. James P. Thorsteinson Marysville

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Robert Dale (Bob) Cowley Jr. Robert (Bob) Dale Cowley Jr. of Arlington, Washington passed away on August 17, 2016. He was born to Robert and Mary Cowley on May 15, 1928 in Ly n d on , Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Bill and John; and a sister, Donna Jean. He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Dorothy (Childs); son, Stan (Jean); and daughters, Sue Tait (Ron), Debbie Argle, and Merrie Wolf (Scott). He is also survived by his brothers, Jim and Lee Cowley; sisters, Mary Ann, Vella, Jane, Peggy and Carol; eight grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on September 24, 2016 at 10 a.m. at Evergreen Funeral Home, 4504 Broadway, Everett, WA. A luncheon will be held in Arlington, WA after the service. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to The Alzheimer’s Association .

Pat Albrecht Pat Albrecht passed peacefully in her sleep on the morning of August 21, 2016. Pat was born in Leave nwor t h , WA to Ken and Mary Skelton. A divorce brought mother, Pat and sister Barbara to Seattle. Later the family moved to Marysville where Pat

graduated from high school. Pat met and married Ed Albrecht on December 11, 1954. Survivors of her immediate family are husband Ed; son Daniel of Snohomish; daughter Allison O’Neill of Blaine; grandson Keagan O’Neill of Bellingham; two granddaughters from the Marysville area, Ashley Pingera and Nicole McDonald. There are a number of nieces, nephews and cousins throughout the state. You are invited to share your condolences and memories in the online guestbook at www.gilliesfuneralhome.com.

Roger P. Goodrich Roger P. Goodrich July 7, 1917 - September 2, 2016 Roger Goodrich, 99, died September 2, 2016 peacefully in his sleep. Roger was born July 7, 1917. He was a WWII vet. He moved to Washington in 2007 from LaVista Nebraska. He is survived by his children: daughters, Carol and Maryl; sons, Darryl, Kendall and Marshall; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren. He will be truly missed. May he rest in peace.

Anthony Arden Swint Anthony Arden was born on Jan. 15, 1948 and passed away on Sept. 11, 2016. Arrangements under the direction of SchaeferShipman Funeral Home, Marysville, Wash.

Ruth Blanche (Rogers) Wagner Ruth Blanche (Rogers) Wagner was born on August 8, 1931, and passed on September 15, 2016. Arrangements under the direction of Weller Funeral Home, Arlington, WA.

Betty Ann Saterstrom Betty was born in Everett, Wash., on Nov. 7, 1936 to Bjarne and Minnie Olson and grew up in the community of Lakewood, Wash. She attended Lakewood Grade School and graduated from Arlington High School, class of 1954. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, David Saterstrom; and her niece, Jennifer Nelson. She passed on Sept. 3, 2016 and is survived by her sister, Elaine Nelson, of Sequim, Wash.; her nephew, Thomas Nelson and his wife, Jennifer Gay, of Richmond, Va.; and her sister-in-law, Selma Saterstrom, of Lake Stevens, Wash. A gathering to remember Betty was held Monday September 19, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. at the Lake Stevens Senior Center.

Leslie June Larson Leslie June Larson, age 79, passed away peacefully Monday, September 5, 2016, with her brother, Mark by her side. Born in Arlington, Wa s h . , September 12, 1936, Leslie graduated from Arlington High School in 1954. She continued her

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education in Bellingham, Wash., receiving a degree in Elementary Physical Education. After retirement, Leslie moved to Arlington to be with her mother. She served on the Arlington City Park Board and volunteered at the Stillaguamish Valley Pioneers Association. She leaves behind her brother, Mark and sisters-in-law, Margaret (John) Larson and Donna (Mike) Larson. Leslie is preceded in death by her parents, Les “Deac” and her mother, June, brothers, John and Mike and niece, Michelle. A celebration of her life will be held at Pioneer Hall on Saturday, October 1, 2016, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers please donate to Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Association or your favorite charity.

Ron Romaneski Roland Lewis “Ron” Romaneski, age 73, died on Thursday, June 30, 2016, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tu c s o n , Ariz. Ron was born in Seattle, Wash., on March 21, 1943. Ron married Sharon Johnson on September 8, 1962. The young couple moved to Arlington, Wash., where Ron got a job with Pioneer Title, launching a five-decade career in the title insurance industry. Left to honor Ron and remember his life are his wife of nearly 54 years, Sharon; two children, Stefanie (Sean) Harrington and Ryan (Marc) Romaneski; three grandchildren, Hannah Harrington, Haley Harrington and Haiden Harrington; two sisters, Royetta Monfiletto and Marilyn (John) Ross; and many nieces and nephews. Ron was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Betty and Delores. At Ron’s request, no memorial services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Leo Eugene Laberge Leo Eugene Laberg was born on April 27, 1925, and passed on September 13, 2016. Arrangements under the direction of SchaeferShipman Funeral Home, Marysville, WA.

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Stedman earns CFO designation Fire Chief Bruce Stedman of the Arlington Fire Department has successfully completed the process that awards him the professional designation of “Chief Fire Officer” (CFO). The Commission on Professional Credentialing met on July 15 to officially confer the re-designation upon Chief Stedman. Chief Stedman is one of only 1,175 CFOs worldwide. The Chief Officer Designation program is a voluntary program designed to recognize individuals who demonstrate their excellence in seven measured components including: Experience, Education, Professional Development, Professional Contributions, Association Membership, Community Involvement, and Technical Competencies. Chief Stedman received his original designation on November 10, 2010. To maintain the designation, Chief Stedman demonstrated his continued efforts to develop as a CFO in four areas: Professional

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Development, Professional Contributions, Active Association Membership and Community Involvement. A board of review consisting of members of the fire and emergency services professionals, academia, and municipal agencies review each application and recommends successful candidates for designation to the Commission. Chief Stedman has led the Arlington Fire Department for the past six years. He has spent over 38 years in public safety, including the last two as Public Safety Director for the city.

Arlington Library offers activities The Arlington Library is offering a variety of activities.

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Waggin’ Tales Read a tale or two with Arlington’s best listeners, registered therapy dogs Gus and Mason. Reading aloud to a caring canine partner helps kids strengthen reading skills and improve reading confidence. For independent readers. Presented on Saturday, Sept. 24, beginning at 11 a.m. Ready Readers: Toddler Storytime Lively stories and play activities that support children’s love of learning. For ages 18 months to 3 years. Caregiver required. Held on Monday, Sept. 26, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Baby Storytime Silly stories, happy songs, rhymes, and activities for newborns through 18 months. Playtime follows. Caregiver required. Held on Tuesday, Sept. 27, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Every Child Ready to Read and Rock, with Ian Dobson Join Ian Dobson’s Steel Drum Party for a rhythmical journey that uses music, dance, and movement

to inspire resourcefulness, creativity, confidence, and an interest in exploring other languages and cultures. Singing and dancing is one of the best and most joyful ways to engage a young child’s growing mind and prepare them for the adventure of reading. For ages 0 to 5 with an adult caregiver. Presented on Wednesday, Sept. 28, beginning at 10:30 a.m.

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Make-it Thursday: Marble Magnet Madness Come bring your creativity and make yourself some fun, unique magnets to decorate your locker with. Held on Thursday, Sept. 29, beginning at 3 p.m.

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Superhero America Which superhero do you identify with? What’s your superpower? Why are we drawn to the heroic and the superhuman? Come discuss your favorite superheros with comic book historian, T. Andrew Wahl, at an interactive multimedia presentation. Presented on Tuesday, Sept. 27, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Arlington Library is at 135 N. Washington Ave. For more information call 360-435-3033.

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Conversations with Cops: The next Conversation with Cops will be Sept. 21, 10:3011 a.m., at the Best Western Plus, 3721 172nd St. NE in Arlington.

and takes place at the Ken Baxter Community Center, 514 Delta Ave., and is held on Wednesday, Sept. 21. For registration information and more details go to www.marysvillewa.gov or call 360-363-8450.

Level 2 Nature Photography: Marysville Parks, Culture and Recreation is offering Andy Porter’s Level 2 Nature Photography workshop and will build off the first class. Topics covered include shutter speeds to create stunning and unique images and how to master control of what’s in front of you as well as using a tripod and how to capture images at night. The class costs $60

Centennial Sk8 Festival: The Centennial Sk8 Festival and longboard competitions return to Arlington on Sept. 24 and 25. In addition to longboard races this year includes a film screening at the Olympic Theatre and a kombucha garden. Many of the races and events begin at Legion Park. Registration and more information available at centennialsk8fest.com.

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Teddy Bear Tea Party: You and your child can come to this afternoon of sipping tea and eating treats as part of a tea and story time on Sept. 25. Dress up and bring your teddy bear to this event hosted by Marysville Parks and Recreation department and Attic Secrets. Event at Attic Secrets at 4229 76th St. NE, #101. To register for the event contact Andrea

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Kingsford at 360-363-8401 or akingsford@marysvillewa.gov. Opera House Classic Movie Mondays: The Marysville Opera House will begin to host classic films from musicals to comedies to thrillers. The first film will be hosted Sept. 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. where the film “High Society” will be shown. Refreshments available to purchase. $3 entry fee. Homicide Support Group: Finding Light After Darkness is a peer support group for individuals who have experienced homicide. Victim Support Services facilitates this group to bring together survivors who are looking to share their common experiences and provide support and encouragement to each other. The next group starts Sept. 21 and will be doing intakes through the second week of September. Spots for future groups also available. For more information go to victimsupportservices.org.

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COMING EVENTS 44th District Candidates Forum: Candidates for the 44th District of the Washington state House of Representatives will speak at this Sept. 30 meeting of the Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce. Event from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Tulalip Resort Casino’s Canoes Cabaret Room. The 44th District includes Marysville and Lake Stevens and candidates for the two seats will speak at the forum. Step-by-Step Painting with Sherry Cannal: In this inspiring workshop taught by Sherry Cannal, you will create your own ‘Whimsical Birds’ acrylic painting. Whether you are new to painting or have painted before this is a fun way to get brush to canvas creating a masterpiece you will be proud to hang on the wall. Make your Friday night unique and get your creativity flowing with Step-by-Step Paining. This workshop will be held 7-9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30, at the Jennings Park Barn, 6915 Armar Rd. The class cost is $35 with a $5 material fee. For information or to register online please visit marysvillewa.gov or call the Parks, Culture and

Recreation Office at 360363-8400. Babysitting Basics for Ages 10-14: Great for young teens ages 10-14 becoming babysitters! Camp Fire will teach youth the ‘how-tos’ of babysitting. This 2-week course will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturdays, Oct. 1 and 8, at the Rotary Ranch in Jennings Park, 6915 Armar Rd. The class cost is $40. Pre-registration is required. For information or to register online please visit marysvillewa.gov or call the Parks, Culture and Recreation Office at 360363-8400. Marysville Oktoberfest: Regional breweries and cider houses will be pouring samples at this Marysville Oktoberfest on Oct. 1. German-style food and snacks will also be available, along with musical entertainment. Ticket sales begin Sept. 1. Event from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Marysville Opera House. Cost is $15 for three drinks or $25 for five drinks. Marysville Rocktoberfest: The Marysville Rock and Gem Club’s 42nd annual Rock and Gem show returns on Oct. 1 and 2. Rocks from all over the world will be on display in addition to dealers with rock rough,

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Beginning Cheer for Kids ages 6-8: Marysville Parks, Culture and Recreation is offering Beginning Cheerleading classes on Mondays Oct. 3-24, from 4:30-5:30 p.m., and costs $46. With Beginning Cheerleading you can give your child a great foundation in inspiration, teamwork and fun! Learn terminology, counting, cheers, rhythm, levels and dance. 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.

Evening of Honor for Wounded Veterans: This concert at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center in Arlington on Oct. 8 will give its proceeds to the Wounded Warrior Project. Special performance from Aaron Crawford. Event from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10. Purchase tickets at brownpapertickets.com. Performance at the arts center next to Arlington High School at 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd.

Autumn Craft Show: The Marysville Parks, Culture and Recreation department hosts this annual Autumn Craft Show on Oct. 8. Handmade gifts for the holiday and fall include hats, jewelry, yard art, cards, purses, wood crafts and more. 75 vendors are scheduled for the event. Craft show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Totem Middle School at 1605 7th Street, Marysville. For more information call 360-3638450.

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Fall Into Art Auction: The Arlington Arts Council annual auction will be held on Oct. 15 at the Gleneagle Country Club. Tickets are sold at Flowers by George and by phone at 360-4355866. Tickets are $35. Dinner is provided.

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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.

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City, Fire District 21 reach agreement By Sarah Arney sarah@northcountyoutlook.com

After considerable negotiations in the last year on funding disagreements, Fire District 21 commissioners approved a proposed solution with the city of Arlington at its Sept. 14 meeting, and Arlington City Council was scheduled to approve an inter-local agreement at this Monday’s council meeting that requires the district to pay a balance due to the city for services provided in 2015. In the agreement, Arlington will continue to provide basic life support (BLS) and advanced life support (ALS) services through 2017 for 80 percent of the EMS tax levy receipts collected by the fire district. Council was scheduled to approve this Monday two new members for the city’s Lodging Tax Advisory (LTAC) and to appoint council member Jesica Stickles as chairperson of the committee. Council member Chris Raezer served as council representative on the committee for several years and Stickles has been recommended by Mayor Barbara Tolbert as a replacement. State law requires that

the LTAC be comprised of an equal number of representatives from hotels that collect the tax and organizations that receive the grants. Two members of the committee currently represent the Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society and the Arlington Arts Council. Two applications were received for the two vacant hotelier positions and now council is expected to approve the appointment of Matthew Rosenthal, from Best Western, and Thomas So, from the Medallion Hotel. The juggle of leadership and committee members is occurring at the same time as the call for applications for 2017 grants, which are due Oct. 3. Sarah Lopez, from the city’s recreation department, requested approval to apply for $19,000 from the lodging tax fund, including $6,000 for phase II of an Olympic Avenue Sound System, $5,200 to fund Arlington’s Stillaguamish Eagle Festival and $7,900 for the city’s summer entertainment, including music and movies in Terrace Park and entertainment at the street fair. The consent agenda this

Monday included a twoyear lease of Station 48 facilities in west Arlington, an agreement with DNR for Urban Forestry restoration, and a contract award for the stabilization of Prairie Creek above Jensen Business Park. Arlington has the opportunity to receive two months of labor from the forestry crew of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to work on tree maintenance and installation projects, a benefit of being a Tree City U.S.A. The tree crew services are estimated to be worth $20,000 for one month. “The value can be applied to our required match of $2 per capita to be spent on urban forestry management for the Tree City USA program,” said Bill Blake at last week’s workshop meeting. An additional month will be provided in exchange for letting the DNR crew stage their truck at the city’s utility plant for a year, Blake said. City staff is responsible for hauling off trimmed branches, to pay for any new trees and to implement a three-year monitoring plan. The stabilization of Prairie Creek is part of a con-

tinuing effort to prevent flooding in Jensen Business Park. The project, which is intended to reduce the source of sediment in the creek, is listed in the city’s Stormwater Comprehensive Plan. According to a hydraulics permit from the Department of Ecology, all in-stream work must be completed by Sept. 30, i.e. the “fish window.” The call for proposals from the small works roster received just one bid, from Environmental Remediation Resources Group Inc. for $49,577. A two-year lease agreement with Son Investments for Station 48 in west Arlington can be renewed year by year, said City Administrator Paul Ellis, on behalf of Fire Chief Bruce Stedman. Council is also expected to approve reducing the size of the city planning commission from seven to five, since they have strug-

gled with maintaining a full membership in recent years. Rapid turn-over rates have impacted the functioning of the planning commission, said Chris Young, director of economic and community development, because of the time wasted on the interview process, advertising positions and the learning curve for new members. The seven-member board requires four members to be present for a quorum and if there is no quorum, then no action can be taken, causing delays to the customer, Young explained. At this week’s planning commission meeting, on Tuesday, Sept. 20, a public hearing will be held on an update to the city’s code on impact fees to comply with Senate Bill 5923, which mandates that counties and cities adopt processes for the deferral of impact fees.

Arlington is creating a process for deferral of impact fees for single family residential construction, as required by the state law. The city’s budget discussion was to continue this week with a presentation by Finance Director Kristin Garcia on special revenues, capital project- and enterprise funds. On Aug. 22, Garcia presented information on general fund revenues for the 2017-2018 budget and on Sept. 12, general fund expenses were reviewed. Last week, Garcia explained discretionary and non discretionary buckets of funds, concluding that after all required expenses are paid, there will be about $124,000 new dollars in next year’s budget. “It seems a small amount,” Garcia said. “But it’s a good sign.” A special workshop meeting on the 2017-2018 budget is planned for Oct. 1.

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