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Stillaguamish Tribe's annual festival features Native culture, environmental education and music By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com The Stillaguamish Tribe's Festival of the River returned to the Arlington area, bringing music, Native culture and environmental education to the public on Aug. 12 and 13. The local tribe presents the festival each year to educate the public about the Stillaguamish watershed and about their culture, as well as to provide free concerts, kids activities, crafts and other activities. River Meadows Park, near Arlington Heights and the south fork of the Stillaguamish River, is the site of the festival. Free kids crafts and activities were available throughout the festival. "It's great so far. This See FESTIVAL on page 2

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Lakewood's new high school on track for Sept. opening By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

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Jan Patterson, left, and Ana Patterson play a fishing game to learn about salmon at the 28th annual Festival of the River on Aug. 12.

The new Lakewood High School is on schedule to open for students the first day of the upcoming school year this September. Lakewood School District officials report that the new high school construction is still ongoing, but on track to be finished. “We’re excited. It’s going to be a great space. When this is done it’s going to be

one of the top facilities in the area for educating kids,” said Dale Leach, director of facilities at the Lakewood School District. The construction is funded from a $66.8 million bond that Lakewood voters passed in 2014. The two-story building will be around 160,000-square-feet, said Leach. “We’ve got new pro-

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Arlington City Council approves SODA ordinance This map shows the area included in the new Stay Out of Designated Area ordinance around Smokey Point.

By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Arlington’s City Council has approved a new ordinance they hope will keep repeat drug offenders away from the Smokey Point area. The council approved the new “Stay Out of Designated Area” or SODA ordinance during their Aug. 7 meeting. The new ordinance would allow a judge to impose a court order on an individual, restricting them from entering the designated area. The designated area in this case is a large

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portion of Smokey Point, east of I-5, west of 43rd Avenue, north of 164th Street and south of 175th Street. The order would only be allowed if the judge is processing a drug-related criminal case that happened in the area. An officer or the prosecutor could then ask the judge to impose an order prohibiting them from entering that area for up to 24 months. Violation of the court order can result in arrest. See SODA on page 10

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is my first year here," said parent Kitara Reese. "It's really cool and it's got so much to see. I really like the bouncy houses and the free things for kids to do." This year's big concerts were country artist LeAnn Rimes and blues musician Jonny Lang, but numerous local bands, Native flute players and Native storytellers also took to the stages of the festival. Nicole Patterson said she came to the Festival of the River to listen to the music. "We drove down here just for the concert at five o'clock, but now all this other stuff is really cool, too," she said. She enjoyed the environmental activities that her own kids could take part in. "There's not enough of this, so it's good there's stuff like this festival to teach them things," she said. "Those are resources that we shouldn't waste." The festival began 28

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The grand entrance to a Pow Wow at the 28th annual Festival of the River on Aug. 12.

years ago with the mission of promoting the Stillaguamish River and the watershed around it. "This is to help educate

the community around us and explain what the watershed means and how we can help keep it as good as survives," said Trisha Pecor, Stillaguamish Tribal council member. She said the wildlife and nature connected to the

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river is important to everyone. "Everything needs to survive because everything is leaning on each other, so it's important that we look after the watershed," said Pecor. Pecor said her favorite aspect of the festival was promoting environmental awareness. "I like the education part about the salmon recovery and how it all goes together and what that means," she said. The Stillaguamish Tribe also shares their culture with the Arlington community through the festival, with Native storytellers and a Pow Wow that brings many local tribes to the area . This year's Pow Wow featured a new stage to handle the growth of the event. Instead of tents a circular arena was built for the Pow Wow, which is more in line with traditional Pow Wows. "It helps people understand a little bit more about the Native community," said Pecor. The tribal and environmental aspect help make the festival unique. "It helps get people's attention," said Pecor. She said that "people are drawn to the festival every year," and start asking about it before it starts. "They know what to expect and they obviously like the whole picture," she said. The festival usually serves as a way to get everyone together as well. "It's a community get together," she said. More information about the Stillaguamish Tribe's annual festival is available at festivaloftheriver.com.

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MSD discusses proposed budget ___ “ By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

Marysville School District officials talked about their proposed budget for the upcoming school year at a special work session on Aug. 10. Finance department members at the district had to work quickly to present a budget to the district’s board after the Washington state legislature’s late sessions to work on budgets. The budget is on the Aug. 21 meeting agenda and the board hoped to look at it in depth before approving it during that meeting. “I really appreciate the fact that people have pulled this together so quickly,” said Pete Lundberg, president of the Marysville School District board of directors. “Obviously it’s important for the board to understand as much of this as we can,” he said. Because the state legislature did not pass a capital projects budget, some of the items are more nebulous with the school’s budget. “I was hoping to get some match from certain grants I thought we could take advantage of, but right now we don’t know if we’re going to have that since they didn’t pass the House capital budget,” said Mike Sullivan, director of finance for the Marysville School District. Although the Marysville school officials project a decrease in enrollment, the 2017-18 proposed budget

increases the total budget from $142 million to $151 million. Some of the increased funds come from the state, although many of those sources require money spent on specific items. “We’re in times of declining enrollment, so although we’re getting more money from the state there are strings attached,” said Superintendent Becky Berg. Most of the increased expenses come from cost of living increases, salaries and insurance increases. The rising economy will also increase fees for contract services, said Sullivan. “There are companies out there that have decided to not increase their fees for years and have decided to do so now because of the economy improving,” he said. He noted the Northwest Regional Data Center as one example, which is increasing their fees for the first time in about a decade. Most of the budget is in employee staffing though. Certificated staff salaries (mostly teachers and principals) make up 42.1 percent of the budget while classified staff salaries make up 16.5 percent of the budget. Employee benefits make up another 22.9 percent of the budget. Next year’s projected enrollment estimates about 200 students less than the

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2016-17 school year. The district has been losing enrollment every year for almost a decade now. Through the reduction the school is looking at cutting back around 12 fulltime employed staff at the secondary school level, but class sizes across the district could actually be getting smaller. “Our ratio of students to teachers should be a little bit lower because the state is funding a little smaller class size,” said Sullivan. Sullivan noted that in some categories, because of the small number of teachers, a reduction can look like a large drop-off if one teacher is let go. That was the case for Career and Technical Education. “For example, Arts and Technology High School doesn’t have enough students enrolled and we have to cut manufacturing,” said Berg. “That’s what happens in

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Marysville School District board member Tom Albright, left, and the district’s director of finance Mike Sullivan go over the proposed 2017-18 budget for the district during a special workshop on Aug. 10.

declining enrollment, you cut stuff you don’t want to cut,” she said. Those reduction are in proportion to others across the district though. “CTE was reduced as part of the total reductions in the same proportion as the general population,” said Sullivan. School board member Chris Nation worried that reductions like that are cutting into student choice though. “Are we limiting what they have an ability to get to?” he asked. “Do the kids

go there with an expectation that certain classes will be there and now they’re not?” The district hopes to look at their secondary school structure this year and noted that this is one of the questions with the current Small Learning Community model used by Getchell High School and others in the district. “These are the challenges that we’re going to be talking about this year as we envision what the secondary schools are going to

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M'ville Youth Football prepares for season By Andrew Hines sports@northcountyoutlook.com

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Rylan Blankenburg outruns a defensive lineman as he goes for a big gain during Junior Red team’s practice at MarysvillePilchuck High School on Aug. 10.

As the summer begins to wind down and football season starts to gear up for an exciting start, the young athletes in the Marysville Youth Football League are working to be ready. The MYFL has been providing the platform and training for young football players for years in the local community. They currently open the league up to any five to 13 year old that wants to learn, progress and compete. “I played football from when I was little until I was grown, and my sons played and are playing as they’re growing up, so we’ve made this a family affair. It’s also what separates the MYFL from other leagues, is that we have a very tight-knit community that is like a family. The coaches genuinely care about the kids,

want them to be successful and also focus on building them up as men off the field,” said MYFL President Scott Blankenburg. The MYFL has not yet finalized their schedule for the regular season but are currently practicing for their first taste of competition of the year, the Jamboree. On Aug. 19-20 the MYFL will be playing multiple games on the field at Snohomish High School. On Saturday, Aug. 19, the younger athletes, otherwise known as the Bantams and Peewees, will be competing. On Sunday, Aug. 20, the Juniors and 89ers will be scrimmaging, including Blankenburg’s Junior Red team. “My biggest goal is to help make this whole thing run smoothly. My sons and all these kids keep me coming back because I want to make sure that they are being coached up the correct way. I’m not somebody who

likes to sit back and watch when I know I can make a difference,” said Blankenburg. If you want to check out

the MYFL and support the league you can find all the information you need at http://marysvilleyouthfootballleague.siplay.com.

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Junior Red team’s Anthony Nijera throws the deep bomb down the left sideline at Marysville-Pilchuck High School on Aug. 10.

Highland Glass defeats Blue tops Green 17-1 Misfit Toys 24-17 By Andrew Hines sports@northcountyoutlook.com

The Blue Team took on the Green Team in the Arlington Aces Recreational Baseball League on Aug. 11. After shutting down the Green Team in the first inning, the Blue Team got off to a good start as they strung a few hits together for a 2-0 lead early. Through the next two innings the Blue Team maintained their shutout while they kept their scoring pace with four more runs. The Green Team showed a little life in the fourth inning as they managed to push one man around the bases for a single run.

By Andrew Hines sports@northcountyoutlook.com Highland Glass took on Misfit Toys on Aug. 7 in the Marysville Recreational Men’s Softball League. Highland Glass started out strong in the first inning, racking up five quick runs and putting the pressure on Misfit Toys. Both teams responded back and forth as each team scored in the first three innings, with Highland Glass on top 1711. In the last four innings, runs trickled in as Misfit Toys tried to get back into it, but fell short of the production of Highland Glass. In the end, Highland Glass proved to be too consistent at the plate and walked away with the 24-17 victory. “It’s so much fun to play and to get out here with the guys. Most of the guys out here are coworkers and we all work together, so it’s good to build that camaraderie and have a little fun in the process,” said Highland Glass Manager Dave Hungerford. Hungerford played a big role from the plate for Highland Glass as he went 4 for 4 at the plate with two runs, three RBIs and two doubles. Neal McGrath, Colton Bell and Johny Derose all came up huge on the plate for Highland Glass. McGrath went 3 for 4 at

However, this wouldn’t be enough as they couldn’t capitalize on the momentum and lost by a score of 17-1 over seven innings. “It was a nice surprise to pitch well through the whole game and it seemed like one of those games where everything worked. We’re out here to have fun, but at the same time it’s competitive, so it’s nice to know that you’re winning and getting out ahead of people,” said Blue Team pitcher Trevor Milless. Milless used his defense and pitches to control the game from beginning to end as he notched six strikeouts and only allowed one run in a complete game. He

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Highland Glass’ Ralph Story throws the first pitch of the game against Misfit Toys at Marysville-Pilchuck High School on Aug. 7. the plate with two runs, a game-high four RBIs and an in-the-park homerun. Bell put together two hits, three runs, three RBIs and a triple. Derose had two hits, both of them being doubles, added on two runs and three RBIs. “It’s just good to come out here to do something physical, fun, hit, catch and not have too high of stakes with each and every game. Some people take it more seriously than others, but it’s always good to goof around with the guys,” said Misfit Toys third baseman Drew Yoos.

Yoos absolutely blew up from the plate for Misfit Toys as he had three hits, four runs, three RBIs, a double and a triple. Sean Sullivan and Justin Snyder played key roles in keeping their team in the game as they combined for five hits, two runs, six RBIs, a triple and an in-the-park homerun. If you’re interested in going out and supporting the Marysville Recreational Men’s Softball League, they have games scheduled every Monday night, at 6 and 7:15 p.m. on the MarysvillePilchuck High School fields.

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Bryce Klein ends the second inning with a strikeout for the Green Team as they take on the Blue Team at Evans Field on Aug. 11.

was also able to contribute from the plate with two hits, one run, three RBIs and a triple. Johnnie Machado, Craig Monson and Patrick Ryan played a heavy role for the offense of the Blue Team. Machado finished with one hit, four runs, three stolen bases and a double. Monson went perfect at the plate, going four for four, with three runs, two RBIs, two stolen bases and a double. Ryan had the biggest night on the team as he had three hits, two runs, five RBIs, two stolen bases, a double and a triple. “Having people show up and putting together a consistent team is the hardest part. I love baseball and I was in the Navy for 10 years so it’s good to come back to play on this field where I used to play. It definitely feels nostalgic and makes me feel young again,” said Green Team player Tom Newell. Bryce Klein showed up early on for the Green Team as he had five strikeouts through the first four innings. From the plate Jesse Machado and Tim Hoiosen gave the Green Team some life. Machado had a teamhigh two hits with one RBI and a stolen base. Hoiosen finished with one hit, one run and a double. If you want to come out and support the Arlington Aces they play every Monday and Friday at Evans Field, Arlington, starting at 6:30 p.m.

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Program helps families own homes By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

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Housing Hope staff and the six families that constructed their own homes as part of the Housing Hope program Team HomeBuilding on Aug. 8. al," she said. "They get to change stuff as they like, such as their own colors on the walls, a place to call their own." Housing Hope housing development director Bobby Thompson said that he lived in 22 different places growing up. "As a kid you don't realize when you're picking up to move every 9 or 10 months about the value of a home," he said. "Kids operate in their own world and you just think that is normal." He congratulated the six families on their work and new homes. "This is a milestone event for you guys. You're not only setting your families up for stability, it's the greatest gift you can give your kids," he said. For the participants, 30 hours per week of physical labor in addition to their

other responsibilities can be a lot. Aaron Murray said he expected it would be challenging. "I thought it was probably going to be a lot of heavy lifting and what not, but it was neat to see the whole process. I really didn't know how any of that would work, like the plumbing and the electrical," he said. "We knew it was going to be hard work, but as for the knowledge gained, it was fantastic," he said. "That's something we'll use for the rest of our lives." Aaron's wife, Josie, said it was intimidating and challenging for her at first. "I didn't know the difference between an eighth and a sixteenth on my tape measure, so I went home and Googled it," she said. "When you're not used to using a tape measure it all just looks like tiny lines

to you.” Eventually though, skills like climbing a ladder to do roofing or using a skill saw became easy for her. "I got a point where I was like, 'why was this even scary? What was I afraid of?" she said. "If there's one thing that this program taught me is that it's okay to do something that you feel uncomfortable with," she said. Wilson appreciated the community aspect of the program. "It was hard at times, but it was really nice having a whole group of people and everyone getting to work on

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Not that it wasn't done with some words from her and me," Murphy joked. "I respect you for all the work] because you could have just said you were done." Housing Hope's Team HomeBuilding program has been going for 25 years in the county now and has helped build 286 houses across the county. It is supported by federal funds from the United States Department of Agriculture. More information about the program is available at Housing Hope's website at www.housinghope.org/ team-homebuilding.

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After working for more than a year building their houses, six families got the keys for their Arlington homes as part of a Housing Hope key ceremony on Aug. 8. The six families were part of local nonprofit Housing Hope's Team HomeBuilding program, which allows low-income locals to do the work of building a house in lieu of a down payment. "Housing Hope is a nonprofit that serves low-income families in Snohomish and Camano Island," said Sara Haner, marketing and events manager for the local organization. "This is a really important program for us. Housing Hope is about breaking the cycle of homelessness and we think owning your own home is key to that," she said. Locals work to build most parts of the house. "They literally are building it from scratch, from the studs up," said Haner. "We have experts and professionals to help them, but they are doing all the hard work," she said. Program manager Ron Peterson said it is a lot of work for the families. "You sign a contract that says you are going to work 30 hours a week, on top of whatever else it is that you're doing, for as long as it takes, to build the house," he said. Participants still have to pay a mortgage for the supplies and land, although those with low enough income sometimes qualify for subsidies. "Most of them are coming from low-income backgrounds. Some of them have come from homelessness," said Haner. It will be the first home that most of the participants will own. "For many of them, they may not qualify for a down payment for these homes. Through sweat equity they're able to own their own house," said Haner. Participant Aaron Murray said he looks forward to the new house. "I'm excited for it to be done and excited to get in the house," he said. "It's a nice place to live and call home, and also a big investment for the future," he said. Participant Felicia Wilson said she was also looking forward to having a home for her kids. "It's going to help my kids have a home they can call their own and not have to move from rental to rent-

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Eating healthy even when you're busy As we head back to school and the fall weather sets in, we will be thinking of how to eat healthy while being busy. The most common reasons I hear for people choosing unhealthy meals are “I’m too busy to cook,” “I’m too stressed to think about meal planning,” and “Which diet plan do I follow?" I also hear that it is cheaper to eat fast food. Here are some tips for how to eat healthy on the go. Meal planning, this is a definite way to be successful, pick one day of the week and plan all of your meals, buy exactly what you will need at the grocery store. Invest in a meal planning calendar, this will let you write in every week exactly what you have planned to eat each day. Stock up on crunchy fresh veggie snacks, these are low calorie and decrease stress hormones like cortisol just from the crunch! Limit eating out to 2 times per week or less (including lunch), this prevents eating extra calories and saves money. While eating out, choose

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modified options like tomatoes or a salad instead of potatoes/fries. Ask for things boiled or steamed versus sauteed in butter/oil. It is a good idea to split the meal and bring half for the lunch the next day. Also, just skip the bread plate and alcohol, this will just add extra calories. Balsamic vinegar makes a great alternative to a creamy dressing. Using chicken broth or water for cooking instead of oil cuts a tom of calories. Some other tips include substituting healthy “vices” for unhealthy ones. For example, if you like to come home and drink a glass of wine at night, go out and talk a walk instead. I chal-

lenge you to write down 3 things weekly you can change that will add to your health. Substitute fruit instead of dessert, or keep some dark chocolate in the freezer when you get a sugar craving. While ordering coffee, try getting less pumps of flavor or choosing nonfat milk or a dairy alternative. Try turning off the TV and join a gym or a fun social hobby. Socializing with others is a great stress reliever, it also improves mood. It is important to keep your blood sugar balanced throughout the day with high quality protein and fiber, avoid the sugar and simple refined carbohydrates. A quality snack may include an egg, turkey and cheese rollup, almonds, or some chicken breast. If your snack comes from a box or a bag, could it be fresh or healthy? How long did it sit on the shelf for? Make your own trail mix, smoothie, or try a new recipe for “kale chips." Signs of imbalanced blood sugar include mood changes, fatigue, dizziness etc. This is

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Making a few simple changes can help ensure that you an your family are eating healthy even when you are busy and on the go. also a very common reason for kids who get very irritable during the day. Try not to go longer than 3 hours without a protein snack. Breakfast is very important to eat as well, because at this time of day the body is ready for food and the metabolism needs a kickstart. Fiber is found

in most whole fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. It is the easiest way to fill up on food without adding extra calories. Fiber tricks the stomach and gives it a stretch so your body thinks it is full, it also helps regulate bowels and is good for the heart. Most Americans only get 25 percent of their

daily recommended intake of fiber. The last tip is to treat your body like you care. I really think part of healthy choices and healthy living is to love yourself from the inside out. Fuel your body with the vitamins it needs to have energy, just like the gas in your car, you wouldn’t fill it up with empty air. Pass on your healthy habits to your kids, they are always watching and listening, healthy habits are contagious. Overall, I think that if you can find an hour per week to meal plan it will lead to success. Replace that TV time with exercise, and get out and be social. All of these things will improve mood, energy, and weight naturally for you and your family. Dr. Allison Apfelbaum is a Naturopathic Doctor at The Northwest Center for Optimal Health in Marysville, WA, located at 316 State Ave. in Marysville, WA. Contact us at 360651-9355 (WELL) or info@ ncoh.net.

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County has 37 overdoses in one week By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com At least 37 probable overdoses occurred in Snohomish County from July 17 to 23 according to the Snohomish Health District’s Point-in-Time survey. The district reached out to local police, hospitals, medical providers and community members in July to ask for help in the survey. "It started because a producer from Nightline got in contact with us for a segment that will air in the next week or two,” said Heather Thomas, public and government affairs manager with the district. Other jurisdictions across the country also participated in the survey. The information was collected over a seven-day period and the district worked to see what information could be properly shared between the agencies and the public. The Snohomish Health District is currently working with Providence Everett’s emergency room to track the overdoses that move through there, but

this effort involves working with a number of different agencies throughout the county. According to the pointin-time survey of overdoes, 38 percent of the reported overdoses never called 911. Many of those are overdoses that would be missed by just looking at emergency room data, said Thomas. "We reached out to our partners, police chiefs, fire chiefs, hospitals,” said Thomas. They provided a form that those partners could fill out and return with the information about the overdoses. Participating was voluntary, however ”nobody declined and everybody was supportive,” said Thomas. The information is still all self-reported based on the agencies' judgements though. There were a total of 37 overdoses likely related to opioids, according to the district, including three deaths in that time. "I think it has some very eye-opening information,” said Thomas. "We hear how severe and

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This graph from the Snohomish Health Districts shows the number of overdoses July 17-23 in the county. complex the opioid epidemic is, and this starts to put some real concrete numbers and demographics to the problem,” she said. There are a number of trends in the data, such as 10 reported overdoses on Monday, half of the overdoses occurred between

noon and 6 p.m., and half of the overdoses were for people between the ages of 21 and 30. More data is necessary to get meaningful trends though. “It will be interesting to see if these trends hold true if we get more real-time data,” said Thomas. The data from Snohomish County also showed an even split amongst genders, with 18 females and 19 males. The youngest reported was 16 and the oldest was 52. Seventy-three percent of those who overdosed were identified as white. Naloxone was administered in 70 percent of the reports. Thomas said that the district is working with their partners in other ways to fight the opioid crisis. "This is just the beginning,” she said. ”We're hav-

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In response to three recent overdoses in the Tulalip community, the Tulalip Community Health Department is holding an overdose awareness event on Aug. 31, to coincide with International Overdose Awareness Day. The event is at the Tulalip Community Health Department’s new building at 7615 Totem Beach Road from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Jenna Bowman, director of the Community Health Department at the Tulalip Tribes, said that the recent overdoses have been hard on the community. “It’s an ongoing problem, of course, but this is such a small community,” she said. “I am a Tulalip Tribal member myself, so I know this is a close community

and events like this touch heart and home and many people will know someone affected,” she said. Because International Overdose Awareness Day they hoped to do something “specific for this community” said Bowman. The health department has several activities planned for the evening including Narcan training and remembering those who have passed. Participants will be invited to build a rock garden “as a memorial to those we have lost or just those who have struggled with addiction,” said Bowman. Bowman said the plan is for the garden to remain at the department’s new building. “Recently we had an old tribal building that was restored and is now serving as the new Tulalip Community Health building,” she said.

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can inspire children’s motivations and abilities to succeed.” The Y is a leading nonprofit committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen, supporting their social-emotional, cognitive and physical development from birth to career. In the Y’s afterschool program youth receive homework assistance, healthy snacks, physical activity, and enrichment opportunities. Financial assistance is available to those in need, to ensure every child and teen has the opportunity to learn and grow at the Y. In addition, DSHS subsidies are welcome and there is a multi-child discount for families with more than one child from the same household. The YMCA of Snohomish County employs Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA) standards in our afterschool programs that help build a healthier future for our nation’s children by encouraging healthy eating habits, limiting screen time and providing physical activity to keep every child healthy. For more information about before and after school child care, visit ymca-snoco.org/sacc or contact your local YMCA of Snohomish County branch. The Marysville Family YMCA is at 6420 60th Dr. NE, Marysville and can be reached by calling 360-6539622.

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grams, new spaces, we’ve got efficiencies in our systems, and good lighting in all our classrooms,” he said. There are a number of improvements over the current school, Leach said. “The learning environment for all of our students is going to be better. At the old school we had 10 classrooms that had no windows in them,” he said. Every classroom in the new building will have access to natural light. In addition, the windows on the second story often have good views of the surrounding Lakewood area, said Leach. “People like the south windows because they have a view of the football field, but I think once all the other fields are done, the north will also have a nice view of Mount Baker and our baseball fields and tennis courts,” he said. Additional spaces, classrooms and offices around the school offer a lot more choice for the district. “There are lots of opportunities that we can offer now that we were limited before,” said Leach. The school’s career center now has a dedicated office and area at the school. “I am excited about it because I also do CTE (Career and Technical Education) here and it is nice to have our own space for the career secretary,” he said. There is a new cooking lab, which will likely be used more for independent skills

classes than culinary arts classes, said Leach. “My son went to community college right after graduating high school and went directly to an apartment, and so he had to learn those skills, but he had our support. For kids that need that support, it’s good to give them this opportunity,” said Leach. A fitness room is now available right next to the school’s weight room as well. “We can do yoga in here, spin classes, and a lot of other things that we haven’t had the opportunity to do just because of the lack of space,” said Leach. A second smaller gym is also nearing completion at the building. “We’ve never had one of those before,” said Leach. Leach noted that returning features will usually be getting better or bigger. “Everything is just a little bit larger and it’s going to be really nice,” he said. The primary gymnasium now features bleachers on both sides of the gym, and new scoreboards that have video display capability. There are two additional locker rooms that will make it easy for the district to host tournaments. The new commons area for the school features a screen that will be big enough for a large crowd. The kitchen there is also bigger. “It’s probably three times the size,” said Leach. In addition, it will likely be more efficient for students and will hopefully reduce waiting times for lunch lines.

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“We’ll have numerous points of sale and we’ll also be able to offer more options as we have more space,” said Leach. The district’s auditorium stage and seating is about the same size as before, but has more supporting rooms around it. There are now green rooms and a vestibule to take tickets or greet visitors at. “We didn’t have the vestibule before, you open the door and you’re in the theater,” said Leach. The auditorium is also the construction area most behind currently, he said, because of the “extremely wet winter” which has delayed that area of the building. The new school also moves away from the old Lakewood High School’s “open campus” model which exposed 60 to 65 doors directly to the outside. The new high school has one main entrance and doors are locked except during the beginning or end of day so that visitors have to go through the main office to get into the building. “Models like this are becoming really common for

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Construction crews work on the outside of the new Lakewood High School on Aug. 11. schools,” said Leach, as they help ensure security of all rooms in the building. Currently the building is “at or just a little under budget.” Leach said that the construction team has worked hard to get the school ready for the school. “It was a very aggressive build to have this done,” he said. “It’s hard to believe that in just a couple of weeks we’re going to have teachers here and in a month we’re going to have hundreds of students in here,” he said. Leach also hopes that the building will be able to serve the community at large. “It’s a real blessing for our community. We’ll be able to host events and presentations,” he said. “Everyone knows Lakewood doesn’t have a downtown, so this could really be a gathering point for our community,” he said.

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City officials hope that this will help remove repeat drug offenders from the area. “This will help police address a number of issues,” said Kristin Banfield, communications manager for the city of Arlington. “It’s not a magic bullet, of course, but it is an additional tool that they can use,” she said. Having a Smokey Point with less drug traffic is also meant to help those living with addiction.

ty in the city and the opioid epidemic,” she said. Part of looking for ways to address drug activity involves talking with local communities. “In that search we have talked to other local jurisdictions about what they have done, and what is working for them,” said Banfield. She said that Arlington officials have talked to Marysville and other local cities that have similar SODA ordinances. Marysville created a SODA ordinance in their downtown in 2012. Ban-

“We see people who are dealing with addiction and they will relapse because they are falling back in with the same individuals they were with before,” said Banfield. “We’re hoping that being able to break some of those connection will help." The SODA ordinance is something the city has been working on, said Banfield. “Our council and police department are actively looking at every potential tool that can be used to address the illegal drug activi-

field said the Arlington measure is “nearly identical” to that one. The Smokey Point area was the focus of the ordinance because it sees the most drug crime, said Banfield. “We spend a lot of time looking at all of our data from 911 calls, and it allows us to see a map of where our most concentrated drug activity is,” she said. Being a traffic hub near I-5 is likely one of the major factors that makes the area see drug activity, she said.

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Kids get school supplies at Tulalip Bash The Tulalip Tribes' Back To School Bash returns on Aug. 23 at the Don Hatch Youth Center By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Tulalip Tribal members and other Marysville Native American students can come to Tulalip Youth Services’ Back to School Bash for free backpacks, supplies and other services. The Aug. 23 event also has many activities for children. It takes place at the Don Hatch Youth Center at 6700 Totem Beach Road from noon to 5 p.m. “This has been going on for a long time, since I was little, and it’s always put on because we want to get the children excited for the upcoming school year,” said Jessica Bustad, education coordinator for the Tulalip Youth Services Education Department. The bash signals the end of summer and helps Tulalip children look for-

ward to September. “They get their backpack and some supplies and that transitions them into school mode and helps them feel good about it,” said Bustad. A variety of free kids activities and outdoor games will also be at the event for local youth. “The families like all the activities. They can come and hang out for the day,” said Bustad. Those activities include face painting, henna tattoos, a bouncy house and sports games going on at the field. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the skate park by the youth center there will be skate lessons provided by Seattle company Skate Like A Girl (the lessons are for both boys and girls). Backpacks and a starter pack of supplies are available in one of the gyms of the youth center and are available to Tulalip Tribal members in kindergarten to 12th grade, other Native Americans enrolled in the Marysville School District or those ages three and up

who are enrolled at the Betty J. Taylor Learning Academy. Tribal ID or tribal verification is required. Last year they gave out around 1,600 backpacks. “It seems to grow a little each year,” said Bustad, and this year they are estimating about 1,650 backpacks being given away. The funding for the backpacks comes from the Tulalip Tribes’ nonprofit charitable organization Tulalip Cares. Bustad said that a number of different backpacks are available. “The kids can go in and choose from all the different varieties and brands that we have,” she said. The free backpacks and supplies help local families who need support. “It’s important because some of the families can’t afford a new backpack,” said Bustad. “And the supplies are not the entire supply list, but it is some basic supplies for a good start,” she said.

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Alexandria Morse, left, and mother Kathleen Morse, receive a free backpack and supplies as part of the Tulalip Tribes' Back to School Bash held last year on Aug. 24, 2016. There are also a number of vendors and organizations at the event. Most of them are informational, said Bustad. “For example, the Marysville School District

will be there providing information on kindergarten registration or how to apply for free or reduced lunch,” she said. Other groups like Rising Stars Gymnastics will be

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Arlington accepting grant applications The city of Arlington is accepting applications from public and nonprofit agencies for projects that promote economic development and tourism in the city. Applications are available on the city’s website at www.arlingtonwa.gov/tourismgrant or by contacting the Finance Department at 360-403-3421. Applications can also be picked up at the Finance Department, located on the first floor of City Hall, 238 N. Olympic Avenue, Arlington. Hotel-motel tax, otherwise known as lodging tax, is a consumer tax on lodging charges for periods of less than 30 consecutive days for hotels, motels, rooming houses, private campgrounds, RV parks,

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and similar facilities. The city collects this tax and uses it to fund facilities and activities that promote and increase tourism through a grant program. Under State law, authorized uses of lodging tax proceeds include tourism marketing,

marketing and operations of special events and festivals, operations of tourismrelated facilities owned by non-profit organizations, and operations and capital expenditures of tourism related facilities owned by local governments. Com-

pleted applications are due by 5 p.m. on Oct. 6,. For those interested in making a grant application, the city of Arlington is hosting a training and networking session on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 3-5 p.m., in the Arlington City Council

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Sport crabbing needs in-season management The same principles we use to manage many of our salmon fisheries should be used to regulate recreational harvest of Dungeness crab in Puget Sound. During most chinook salmon fisheries, we develop in-season estimates using catch data gathered from anglers returning to the dock and from fish tickets issued to treaty tribal and non-Indian commercial fishermen when they sell their catch. This allows us to verify our pre-season forecasts, track catch numbers in-season, and decide whether to add or close fisheries to meet our harvest and conservation goals. Crabbing in Puget Sound has nearly doubled since 1996, when state and tribal crabbers shared a harvest of about 6 million pounds. Because there is no monitoring of Dungeness crab populations in Puget Sound, we have no accurate estimate of how many there are. We think this lack of knowledge requires a more a more careful approach to managing the resource. When treaty tribal and non-Indian commercial crabbers sell their catch, buyers document the amount of crab, location of harvest and other important data. This information is then shared between the tribal and state co-managers, often within 24 hours. It’s the kind of information needed for effective in-season management.

Lorraine Loomis The same cannot be said of the recreational Dungeness crab fishery. The daily bag limit for recreational harvesters in Puget Sound is five Dungeness crab, males only, with hard shells that have a minimum size of 6 ¼ inches. Recreational crabbers are supposed to keep track of their harvest on a catch record card that is mailed to WDFW or reported online after the season ends. The problem is that these rules – implemented in 2007 – are being ignored by many recreational crabbers. More than 200,000 catch record cards are issued each year, but only about half are returned as required by law. The penalty for not reporting catch is a mere $10 fee tacked onto their next license. Some recreational crabbers are not recording their catch at all, exceeding catch limits and crabbing when the fishery is closed. July 4 this year provided a good example. Recreational crab fisheries in Puget Sound have been closed on Tues-

days and Wednesdays for the past couple of years, but many assumed the fishery was open because of the holiday. According to news reports, WDFW enforcement officers in one area found crabbers in seven boats breaking regulations meant to protect the resource. Most said they were unaware crabbing was closed. Some also had harvested more than their limit, and retained female, soft-shell and undersized male crab. How accurate can the data be when catches don’t have to be reported until the season is over, and the entire program is based on a selfreporting system? Recreational crabbers harvest most of the nonIndian share, and we think the recreational harvest of Dungeness crab is seriously underestimated. We have asked WDFW to better assess sport crab harvest by conducting catch surveys when crabbers return to the dock. It’s been 10 years since the state last made such an effort. Until there is a better understanding of Dungeness crab in Puget Sound, we encourage WDFW to increase monitoring, enforcement and education of recreational crabbers to improve compliance, protect the resource and err on the side of caution. Lorraine Loomis is the Chair of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission.

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We lost our Beloved Brother, Uncle, Dad, Friend, Confidant and Love on July 26, 2017. Dan is pre ce de d in death by son, Shane. Dan was a l on g t i m e Boeing employee and an avid antique and car collector. He loved to travel and take road trips with his love. Special thanks to Cari, Tabetha and Nicole for taking care of Dan these past few months. We will love and miss you every day of our lives.

Brenda Lyle, 51, of Tulalip was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away early in the morning on August 10, 2017. She was born Dec. 1, 1965 in Everett, Wa. to Willis and Marcella (Williams) Lyle. Brenda loved camping, road trips, concerts, traveling with the Tulalip seniors, doing arts and crafts, she loved her berries, her favorite thing was spending time with her kids and grandkids. Special thanks to Leanne and Veronica for the love they shared with her.

Mr. Jens Temte passed away on August 2, 2017. He was born to Andrew and Hilda Temte on May 14, 1920, in Drammen, Norway. He married his lovely wife Pauline in 1958 and settled in Marysville, WA. He and Pauline enjoyed a wonderful life with their three children. He was a member of the Everett Elks and the Marysville Chapter of the American Legion Post 178. He punctuated his weekly routine with his regular attendance at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. It was at that church that he saw many of the milestone events of his life – baptisms, weddings and of course, memorial services. The family, in recognition of Jens' commitment and devotion to his church, request that in lieu of flowers, that a remembrance gift or donation be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

Wayne Warren Williams Wayne Warren Williams, 89, of Tulalip passed away August 2, 2017. He was born May 10, 1928 in Everett, Washington to Francis and Harriette Williams. Wayne worked on the ferry boats for the Black Ball Line; he worked for Boeing; and for 40 years for the Tulalip Tribes, holding several positions such he was the manager for the Tulalip Tribes and the first general manager for Bingo. Wayne serviced one term on the Tulalip Board of Directors. Wayne had a keen business sense and was very helpful in getting the Tulalip Casino built.

Gudrun Babette Wall Gudrun Wall of Everett, WA, passed away on August 3, 2017. She was born October 2, 1943, in Erlangen, Germany. She moved to Everett in 1963 and resided in the area for 54 years. She worked as a pharmacy tech for many years with Cornell Pharmacy in Marysville, Washington, and later with Albertson's Sav-On Pharmacy. At her request there will be no funeral service. Her children will honor her in a private celebration of life. Special thanks to Evergreen Hospice for their care in the last days of her life.

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Arlington School Board approves strategic plan The Arlington Public Schools (APS) Board of Directors approved a new strategic plan at its July meeting. The strategic plan provides direction for the board, district leadership, teachers, parents and students and includes actionable strategies that drive improved achievement and student success. During the 2016-17 school year, committee members from the APS Advisory Council for Education, representatives from higher education and business and community partners reviewed and updated the strategic plan. A survey was also sent to parents, staff and community members in the spring to determine what priorities the district should focus on. Mission: Arlington Public Schools educates all students, preparing and inspiring them to graduate and seek their full potential as lifelong learners. Motto: Educate ∙ Prepare ∙ Inspire Goal Areas: Student Learning & Achievement Students will engage in learning that is rigorous, research-based and focused on successful grade transitions leading to graduation and further pursuits. Safe and Caring Environment We will cultivate and maintain a safe and caring environment that supports a positive

culture to increase student achievement. Resource Stewardship We will align all resources (people, time, money and property) to support the District’s mission. Parent & Community Partnerships We will engage and encourage parents and our community to partner in the education of students. In addition to the strategic plan, the board also approved an updated logo. The logo includes a graduation cap – with every student graduating being the ultimate goal of the district – but also includes elements of mountains and a river to capture the Arlington community. “I would like to thank everyone who shared feedback through the online survey and for the committee members who participated in reviewing and updating the district’s strategic plan,” said Dr. Chrys Sweeting, APS Superintendent. “This plan will direct our actions, align our efforts, promote accountability and bring coherence to our efforts to educate, prepare and inspire each student.” The strategic plan was last updated in 2010. The complete strategic plan can be downloaded from the district website at www.asd.wednet.edu.

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Submit your events via email to: editor@northcountyoutlook.com Aug. 16 - Aug. 22 Children’s Concert featuring Brian Vogan & His Good Buddies: Head to the Lions Centennial Pavilion in Jennings Park, 6915 Armar Road, on Wednesday, Aug. 16, for Marysville Parks, Culture and Recreation’s last Sounds of Summer Children’s Concert. The whole family will enjoy Brian Vogan & His Good Buddies. Featuring creative, fun and downright dance-

able music for children and their parents, it's time to have fun, fun, fun in the sun. The free concert starts at noon. For more concert information contact the Parks office at (-360-3638400 or visit them on the web at http://marysvillewa. gov/concerts. Live at the OH: Sit relax and enjoy a fun out with friends, ily and co-workers. at the OH's featured

in August is The Margaret Wilder Band. Singer, songwriter and musician Margaret Wilder returns to the Marysville Opera House on Aug. 17, 5:30-7:30 p.m., with her band for a night of high energy blues, funk and soul. The Maryville Opera House is at 1225 Third St. Admission is $5 per person.

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Music on the Terraces: The Wingmen perform on Aug. 17, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at Terrace Park as part of the city of Arlington’s free concert series, Music on the Terraces. Terrace Park is located at 809 E. Fifth St.

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There is a need for one or two families for two exchange students for Marysville Getchell High School. Both girls are here with a temporary family for a few days but they cannot host them after Aug. 25. The girls have their own spending money, medical insurance, and speak very good English. They are looking forward to attending MG. We can use either a permanent family for the school year or a welcome family who can commit for 8-10 weeks at the most while we find permanent families. They must attend Marysville Getchell. A host family can be a couple with kids of any age, no children, single parents, empty nesters, or a single woman. If you can help us by hosting please call Charla at 360-659-3603 or email her at the2ms@earthliink.net. We must have the new family in time to get them approved by Aug. 25.

COMING EVENTS Music on the Terraces: The Ryders (bluegrass, folk, country, rock, Americana) perform on Aug. 24, beginning at 6:30 p.m., as part of the city of Arlington’s free concert series, Music on the

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Terraces. Terrace Park is located at 809 E. Fifth St. Airport Appreciation Day: The annual Airport Appreciation Day is slated for Sat. Aug. 26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Arlington Airport. Some of the many activities available include free airplane rides, face painting, aircraft static displays, helicopter tours, flight simulators, fly-overs, inflatables, paint an airplane, Arlington Fire and Police Departments, tractor rides, ice cream, bubble pool, and much, much more. Touch A Truck: The city of Marysville invites you to Touch A Truck on Sept. 9, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Touch A Truck is an event that puts your kids in the driver’s seat of Marysville’s biggest heavy-duty rigs. Honk the horns, set off sirens, kick the tires on a variety of big rigs dump trucks, backhoe, vactor truck, police vehicles, street sweeper, Marysville Fire District fire engines, garbage trucks, an aid car and more. Come join the fun! Marysville Noon Rotary will have train rides and Marysville Kiwanis will have tasty treats for sale. For more information please call 360-363-8400. Please bring a donation for the Marysville Community Food Bank. No pets please. Questions emai at akingsford@marysvillewa.gov. Small Business Summit: A Small Business Summit will be held Sept. 14, 4-7 p.m. at the Marysville Opera House at 1225 Third St. The Summit will include Economic Forecast Discussion, Business Tips From Local Experts, Small Business Resources and Vendor Fair. The event is free. Register at www.marysvilletulalipchamber.com/events. Aging Mastery Program at Stilly Senior Center: The Stillaguamish Senior Center is offering the fiveweek health and wellness program to residents 55 and over, beginning Sept. 14. The Aging Mastery Program® (AMP) was developed by the National Council on Aging and has been successful at helping older adults build their own playbook for aging

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ONGOING EVENTS TOPS 433 meeting: TOPS 433 meets at Arlington Boys & Girls Club on Fridays, 9:45-10:45. All welcome. For more information go to www.TOPS.org. TOPS meeting: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Friday mornings, 1011:30 a.m., at the Marysville United Methodist church, 5600 64th St. NE in Marysville. All are welcome. For more information go to www.TOPS.org.

Free Jam Sessions: The Old Time & Country Music Association has free Jam Sessions on the second and fourth Friday each month, 6:30-9:30 p.m., at 1401 Poplar in Everett. Call 360-6599713 for more information. Assistance for veterans: Military Veterans seeking help with the VA may contact American Legion Post 178, 119 Cedar Ave., Marysville. Messages may be left on the Post phone, 360-6590155. A service officer will return your call. Post 178 meets the third Thursday of each month. The Post has a social/coffee hour at 6:00 PM and the meeting starts a 7:00 PM. All veterans are invited to visit and learn how the Legion serves our community.” 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. If you are interested in volunteering you can go to their website at www.thenoahcenter.org or call 360-6297055. Jam Session for People with Disabilities: Youth and adults of all abilities are invited to Village Music and Arts Friday jam sessions featuring live music by Jon Dalgarn and Voices of the Village. Bring your own instrument or use theirs. Sessions are every Friday, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 338 North McLeod, Arlington, WA. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Call Michelle at 360-653-7752 ext. 14 for more information or to sign up. Family Night to Battle Addiction: The Tulalip Tribes Family Services runs their “Family Night” on the last Tuesday of every month. The dinner and discussion night provides information, support and community ideas on how to help loved ones in their battles with addiction. From 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Juanita AnnJones Morales building at 2821 Mission Hill Road. Call 360-716-4400 to RSVP

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Planning Commission plans for growth By Sarah Arney sarah@northcountyoutlook.com Although the Arlington City Council is off on vacation this month, the volunteer Planning Commission is hard at work with a public hearing this Tuesday, Aug. 15, on amendments to the city’s comprehensive plans for water, wastewater and transportation. At the Aug. 1 Planning Commission workshop, Public Works Director Jim Kelly summarized changes in the three proposed plans and why the changes were needed. The updates to each plan are largely the result of changes to the city’s proposed Urban Growth Area. In its last comp plan, the city proposed targeting population growth west of I-5, north of 180th Street NE to the edge of the bluff of the Stillaguamish River Valley near Silvana. After the city filed a peti-

tion to Snohomish County in 2014 for the westward expansion of its Urban Growth Area, the county’s Planning and Development Services found that the plan was not consistent with the it’s own 2015 GMA Comprehensive Plan. Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) also agreed the plan did not fit with the regional vision, and so, in 2016, Arlington withdrew its petition to grow west of the freeway and began revisions to its Comprehensive Plan on where to locate population growth in a manner that was consistent with Snohomish County’s plan. Now the city is making alternate plans providing for growth through 2035. Much of the proposed growth has been reallocated throughout the city through its mixed-use zoning overlay, where high-density residences would be combined with retail and other uses, as proposed by the city’s

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: VERNON MAYO, deceased, NO. 17-4-01313-31, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, RCW 11.40.030

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: STUART J. ALLEN, deceased, NO. 17-4-01342-31, 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: August 2, 2017 Ann Crawford, 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. 17-4-01313-31

LEGAL NOTICE SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION You are hereby notified that on August 7, 2017, the City Council of the City of Arlington, Washington, did adopt Ordinance No. 2017-010 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER RELATING TO STAY OUT OF DESIGNATED AREA (SODA) ORDERS” This ordinance is effective five days from passage and publication, except as otherwise specified in the ordinance. The full text of the ordinance 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: August 9, 2017 Mark Allen, 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

Community Development Department. The West Arlington Sub Area Plan (WASA) includes Smokey Point, West Bluff and Island Crossing, areas annexed into the city in 2005. The area lies within the city’s Airport Protection District and about 65 percent of the roads do not meet urban standards, according to the transportation plan. Neighborhoods are fragmented by a network of meandering streets dominated by cul-de- sacs. A plan for that area was adopted in 2011, but did not include an implementation strategy. Now, the city is replacing the WASA Plan with mixed-use development regulations, guided by a form-based code that would guide future development there. In 2005, Arlington’s Ur-

ban Growth Area (UGA) was expanded by about 337 acres to include the Brekhus-Beach area in the southeast corner of the city. It was annexed into the city of Arlington in 2006 and the city worked with Snohomish County’s Public Works Department on an arterial circulation study that was completed in 2009. The study confirmed that arterial connections and circulation within the BrekhusBeach vicinity, between Tveit Road and 172nd Street, are limited by the physical environment and availability of right-of-way. This neighborhood was represented well at the Aug. 1 planning commission workshop, with residents seeking more information, including Commissioner Vernon Beach who recused himself from the board

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• Improvements of 172nd Street NE to 91st Street NE and connection to McElroy Road (99th Street NE); • Connection of 95th Avenue NE to 186th Avenue NE and Burn and McElroy roads; Arlington’s 2017 update to its Transportation 2035 Plan includes more than 50 specific roadway and intersection projects that improve capacity, circulation and safety and it also provides for non-motorized movement by expanding its network of sidewalks, trails, bike lanes and ADAapproved transitions. It also includes a financial plan that details how these transportation projects will be funded and strategies to preserve these infrastructure improvements into the future.

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in order to participate as a resident. The residents asked about water and sewer connection points in Brekhus-Beach area and they asked about the city’s plans to install infrastructure in the annexed area. It was noted that the city’s Capital Facilities Plan does not include updated numbers for the Brekhus-Beach area and residents wondered if the city is compliant with the state’s Growth Management Act regulations. The arterial circulation study offered a list of potential transportation improvements needed to accommodate development in the area: • An extension of 186th Street from McElroy Road to the city limit and to Crown Ridge Boulevard and SR 9;

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What does it mean to be 'Drought Tolerant' It’s been alignore it for the most five decades whole summer. since I had a colWe tend to lege level plant think of native physiology class plants as being and studied the drought tolerant process of how and in their natuplants move wa- By Steve Smith ral environment ter through their where they grew vascular systems and how from seed and matured in they adapt to drought con- the native soils. This is true, ditions so they can survive although they can still die the dry summers. After from lack of moisture. In some research, I am happy the home landscape where to say that the science hasn’t the soils have little resemchanged much, although blance to our forest soils I did encounter some new and the plants were raised and strange words like xy- in a nursery in a gallon lem embolism and cavita- container, I have to say that tion, which I don’t remem- native plants are no more ber from a half century ago. drought tolerant than imTypically, plants absorb ported ones. While native water almost exclusively plants have other positive through their roots. The attributes, don’t be deluded water is translocated up into thinking that you can through the xylem tissue to plant and forget them. It the uppermost tips of the won’t have a happy endbranches and ultimately re- ing. leased through openings on We can minimize the the underneath sides of the trauma of drought by doing leaves called stomata. The some supplemental waterprimary function of the sto- ing in July, August and Sepmata is to breathe in carbon tember using drip or soaker dioxide and expel water, hose applicators once or and only in some rare situ- twice a month. Applying ations does water actually a one to two inch layer of enter through the stomata. mulch goes a long way to There is also evidence that conserving moisture, as plants take in water through does simply forming a watheir leaf cuticles, which tering basin around indiexplains why foliar feeding vidual plants to focus the of plants is an effective way water. In drought condito fertilize them. I am fur- tions, keeping the fertilizer thermore inclined to believe to a minimum and stickthat plants use the morning ing to organic slow release dew as a source of water to forms can help as well. Arhelp carry them through ranging our plants into wet and dry zones makes good the dry season. To make a long story sense both horticulturally short, plants that are con- and aesthetically speaking. sidered to be “drought tol- In desperate situations, erant” have evolved over the there is even a product years so that they are very called Wilt Proof that can effective at absorbing wa- be sprayed onto plants to ter and ultimately hanging reduce water loss. The term “drought tolon to it. They tend to have thicker, smaller leaves, with erant” was never meant to dull leaf surfaces. They can be a free pass to ignore our fold or roll up their leaves to landscapes. If we manage conserve moisture and have our soil, water, and fertilizer formed symbiotic relation- and pick the right plant for ships with soil micro-or- the right place, there should ganisms that enhance their be absolutely no reason ability to absorb water ex- not to have a beautiful and ponentially. As gardeners, healthy landscape. when we see a plant labeled Steve Smith is the owner “drought tolerant” it should tell us that once established, of Sunnyside Nursery in that plant will tolerate more Marysville, WA and can be abuse and neglect, but it is reached at info@sunnysidenot a license to completely nursery.net.

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Applying a one to two inch layer of mulch goes a long way to conserving moisture in your garden.

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