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Tulalip Tribes hold 3rd annual Say Something Color Run The event is one of many that the Tulalip Tribes hold as part of their Unity and Wellness Month By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER ANDERSSON
Arlington Fire Department driver/operator/EMT Matt Urtz demonstrates how local emergency responders currently lift patients into the back of one of their EMS cars on Oct. 5.
Local Tulalip kids ran through color at the Tribes’ third annual Say Something Color Run meant to raise awareness about suicide prevention. The event, held on Oct. 5, is meant to bring kids together for a fun run. “It does have a serious note to it, too, but it’s a good, fun event that celebrates life and living,” said Danielle Fryberg, one of the organizers of the event. Local parents said they enjoyed having an activity to do with their children. “It’s fun. I did it a couple of years ago and it was something fun to do with my kids, and I like the concept and the reason behind it,” said local parent Amber Cortez. Jessica Bustad, one of the organizers of the event, said that the weather was a concern, but the event went well. “We were a little worried because it was pouring down rain earlier, but it stopped just in time for the See COLOR on page 2
AFD receives grants to improve equipment, staffing By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com
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Marvin Velazquez runs through some of the color starch at the third annual Tulalip Say Something Color Run on Oct. 5.
The Arlington Fire Department has recently received hundreds of thousands of dollars in grant funding which will provide new equipment and staff for local emergency services. The department received four grants, three of which are from the Federal Emer-
gency Management Agency (FEMA). Those grants include a SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response) grant, which will allow the Arlington Fire Department to hire three new employees. The $589,000 grant provides 75 percent of the sal-
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Variety of breast cancer services available locally By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com
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Lynne Black, radiology technician at Cascade Valley Hospital, prepares to start a mammogram on Oct. 5.
October is breast cancer awareness month and whether you are looking for a mammogram or going through breast cancer currently, there are a variety of services available to people locally. Cascade Valley Hospital is having extended hours for mammograms every Wednesday for the month of October. Mammograms are available until
6:30 p.m. each Wednesday. “We do offer more little goodies for the month of October as well,” said Jacqueline Johnson, imaging director at the hospital. Johnson recommends women get their first mammogram by the age of 40. “We recommend every year after that, but it’s always up to the patient,” said Johnson. A cancer that is detected earlier is easier to fight, said Johnson. “The earlier we detect breast cancer the more treatable it is and the less
likely it is to spread throughout the body,” she said. The Arlington hospital can do some diagnostics on site “If we’ve found an abnormality with the screening we can also do diagnostics and do the biopics,” said Johnson. If someone receives a positive diagnosis they can begin working with an oncologist, or a surgeon if needed, on site. Johnson said hospital staff can help
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Local experts talk about teenage drug use By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Local experts talked about why teenagers use drugs and effective strategies for preventing use during a conversation at Arlington Library on Oct. 3. The presentation was part of a series from Cocoon House and Sno-Isle Libraries designed to help parents or those who work with teens. The series will continue this month with presentations at a variety of Snohomish County libraries, including another presentation at Arlington’s library on Oct. 24 about teenagers' struggle with identity. The local nonprofit Cocoon House provides shelter for homeless teenagers and Faith Simonelli, prevention program manager from the organization, came to Arlington’s library to talk about preventing drug use. Simonelli said it is important to “look at the cause of the behavior of the individual,” as that is one of the most effective ways to prevent teenage drug use. There are a variety of reasons kids may turn to drugs, said Simonelli, and one of the more common is that drugs represent a coping strategy for their emotions they don’t know how to handle. “Most teens feel anxious
or depressed when they're facing a test or a big competition. They feel depressed if they feel excluded or having family issues. They can feel powerless if they’re being bullied,” she said. Those emotions can be difficult for teenagers to handle, she said. “These are all common feelings that as adults we have learned to regulate, but unfortunately our youths' brains haven’t formed that regulation yet,” said Simonelli. “So it’s easy to see how someone that is anxious or powerless or depressed may turn to a drug to help them self-medicate to get through those situations,” she said. Another one of the big reasons that teenagers might use drugs is to feel like they are part of a social group. “The ultimate reason is to fit in, to feel good about themselves,” said Simonelli. “They can blend into the crowd and their inhibitions are gone." Especially with some drugs such as marijuana, there may be many teenagers who claim to have used it but never actually have. “I think marijuana is such a common thing nowadays that we see a lot of bragging rights when it comes to youth,” said Simonelli. “It often comes out that the youth just wanted to
save face with their friends,” she said. On self-reported surveys only about 45 percent of 12th graders said they had ever tried marijuana, said Simonelli, and only 36 percent said they had used in the last year. Another reason for drug use are the changes that continue to happen in the brain. The brain is still developing for men until around age 24 or 25, and for women until the early 20s, said Simonelli. “The part doing the most developing is the pre-frontal cortex and the mid-brain, which is the reward system, or the pleasure pathways,” she said. “This part of the brain is where addictive drugs and romantic love assert their most power,” she said. Although Simonelli said just because someone used drugs once doesn’t necessarily mean they will develop a problem. “There are people that I know that have experimented with drugs once and that was it, and there are other people who tried it once and then became addicted,” she said. Local Anna LaCourse said she enjoyed being able to talk about issues of drug use among teenagers. “I thought it was nice and helpful. Hopefully it will help me with the youth
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Faith Simonelli, prevention program manager at Cocoon House, right, and Abby Reveles, teen services librarian at Arlington Library, pass out information at a recent event about teenage drug use at the Arlington Library on Oct. 3. in my life as they reach teenage years,” she said. Presentations and talks from Cocoon House ex-
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M-P pummels MG in Berry Bowl By Andrew Hines sports@northcountyoutlook.com
The Marysville-Pilchuck football team hosted their crosstown rival Marysville Getchell Chargers for the annual Berry Bowl, on Oct. 5. The Tomahawks received the kick to start the game and then went on a
short two-minute offensive drive. With a strong push from the offensive line and explosive playmakers out of the backfield, MarysvillePilchuck scored on their first drive. The Chargers got the ball, after blocking Pilchuck’s PAT attempt, but their drive got stalled on the Tomahawks’ 28-yard line. Before the end of the
first quarter MarysvillePilchuck scored once again on a long run and scored on the PAT to lead 13-0. The Chargers' defense started to find it’s footing in the second quarter as they slowed down the Tomahawks. About halfway through the quarter Marysville-Pilchuck pounded out a slow drive
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Tomahawks’ senior running back Trenton Hurst races down the sideline as the Marysville Getchell defense chases him at Marysville-Pilchuck High School on Oct. 5.
and scored on a shortyardage run. Marysville Getchell was able to move the ball on the following drive and get within field goal range for a 31-yard field goal that sailed between the uprights. Heading into halftime the Tomahawks led 20-3. The second half was more of the same as the Chargers weren’t able to move the ball effectively against the MarysvillePilchuck defense. The Tomahawks relied on their ground game through the second half and scored two more times in the third quarter. In the end, Marysville-Pilchuck walked away with the 33-3 victory and their sixth consecutive Berry Bowl victory. “The beauty of our offense is that we have a lot of different guys that can touch the ball and make things happen. I was very impressed with how we were able to force pressure on both sides of the ball and stayed steady throughout the game,” said Marysville-Pilchuck Head Coach Brandon Carson. The Tomahawks were led on offense by their three-headed monster of Trenton Hurst, Bryan
Sanders and Jordan Justice. Hurst, senior running back, ran for over 200 yards to go along with his two touchdown scores. Sanders, senior running back, ran for over 100 yards and also played a key role on the defense with eight tackles. Justice, junior running back, garnered over 50 allpurpose yards and scored on a short-yardage run. Mar ysville-Pilchuck also had a big defensive performance from their junior defensive back Dillon Kuk. He finished the game with a handful of tackles and an incredible two interceptions in the second half. The Chargers were led by Caleb Koellmer, Ryan King, Dylan Rice and Cameron Hazelwood. Koellmer, senior quarterback, had over 100 yards passing and grabbed a few yards on the ground. King, senior running back and defensive back, put up over 40 allpurpose yards and led the defense with 10 tackles and a forced fumble. Rice, senior defensive back, tallied seven tackles of his own as well as two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. Hazelwood, sophomore kick-
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Marysville Getchell’s senior quarterback Caleb Koellmer looks downfield to pass against the Tomahawks’ at Marysville-Pilchuck High School on Oct. 5.
er, was the only Charger to score as he hit the 31-yard field goal before halftime. If you want to support the Tomahawks their next home game will be against the Arlington Eagles on Friday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. Or if you want to come cheer on the Chargers, their next home game is against the Oak Harbor Wildcats on Friday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m.
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Lakewood hosts annual Hole in the Wall By Andrew Hines sports@northcountyoutlook.com
The Lakewood cross country team hosted more than 100 teams including Marysville-Pilchuck, Marysville Getchell and Arlington at the annual Nike Hole in the Wall Invitational on Oct. 6. The Nike Hole in the Wall Invitational is one of the largest cross country meets in the Pacific Northwest as they had over 3,800 athletes participate this year. They include races for all skill levels from an open race to middle school and high school varsity. Lakewood did not have any participants in the division one races but had strong performances in division two. Their boys team finished in 13th place, out of 53, with a score of 452, and the girls finished in 10th place, out of 40, with a score of 416. Arlington dominated the
division two races as their boys finished in second place, score of 188, and the girls finished in eighth place, 354. The Eagles were also one of the only local teams to score in the division one races as the boys placed at an incredible sixth with a score of 251 and the girls placed 23rd with a score of 564. The Marysville-Pilchuck boys teams did not have enough participants in order to place in either division. The Tomahawk girls, however, placed 12th with a score of 424 in the division two race. Marysville Getchell placed in both of the division two races as the boys finished 16th, score of 497, and the girls finished 38th with a score of 943. “It feels good to be able to work with such great volunteers and do something so huge for the community. As for the team, I think everyone stepped up where they
needed to and they are putting themselves in a good position for the next phase,” said Lakewood Head Coach Jeff Sowards. The Cougars' top finisher in the division two boys race was sophomore Gabe Hatch, 36th place, who finished with a time of 16:56.6. The top finisher in the division two girls race was junior Madison Howe, 53rd place, who finished at 20:46.1. “We’re training for the championship phase, the kids are running lights out and we are getting PRs across the board. Right now we are just working on staying focused and looking to have success in the postseason,” said Arlington Head Coach Mike Shierk. The Eagle' top finishers in the division two races were senior Nathaniel Alexander and junior Brooklyn Hill. Alexander finished in 22nd place with a time of 16:48.0 and Hill finished in 67th
place and a time of 20:57.7. Arlington’s top division one finishers were sophomore Quincy Fankhauser and junior Anne Louise Fernandez. Fankhauser finished in 23rd place, 15:43.0, and Fernandez finished in the top 100 with a 92nd place, 19:41.3. Marysville-Pilchuck was led by their division two racers senior Tanner Lauzon and junior Alexia Sandoval. Lauzon finished in the top 30 with a 28th place finish, 16:52.1, and Sandoval finished just outside of the top 100 with a 106th place finish, 21:36.6. The Chargers' top finishers were senior Evan Krautkremer and junior Julia Rea who competed in the division two races. Krautkremer finished in 25th place with a time of 16:50.4 and Rea placed 20th with a sub 20-minute time of 19:59.6. The Nike Hole in the Wall Invitational marks the
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Lakewood’s Callie Buchanan, left, and Holly Riley, right, stick together on the final stretch of the division two women’s race at Lakewood High School on Oct. 6. end of the regular season for cross country. If you want to see the full results you can
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Arlington volleyball falls to Snohomish 3-2 By Andrew Hines sports@northcountyoutlook.com The undefeated Arlington Eagles volleyball team hosted another unbeaten team in the Snohomish Panthers on Oct. 4.
The Eagles garnered a slight lead early on as they earned their first 10 points by the time the Panthers had only scored seven. Snohomish found their first run shortly after as they led 11-
10 after a 4-0 run. Arlington quickly turned it around and found themselves battling on top the rest of the set, with a 25-22 victory. In the second set, Arlington kept the pressure on
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Reese Talbot, Arlington’s junior outside hitter, splits the Snohomish defenders at Arlington High School on Oct. 4.
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the Panthers as they got up early on once again. By the time either team took a time out, the Eagles already held a commanding score of 6-2. The Panthers called their second time out of the set moments later as Arlington continued to pull ahead, 157. Snohomish battled back after the stop in play and took the set on a 18-8 run. The next two sets were split between both teams as the Panthers secured a 25-19 win in the third set after a close competition all the way through. The Eagles stayed in the match with a 25-18 victory in the fourth set, after coming back on an unbelievably dominant 19-6 run. Arlington and Snohomish entered the final tiebreaker set willing to put everything on the line. The Eagles got down early and called their first time out
while losing 7-3. After the break they came back, tied up the set and kept the score within one point. With a tied score of 15-15, the Panthers were able to grab the final two points, 17-15, and secure the match victory 3-2. “This whole season we don’t care who is on the other side as long as we focus and play our game. We lost to a great team, but it was good to see them fight and after seeing that I don’t think there is much in our way the rest of the season,” said Arlington Head Coach Whitney Williams. The Eagles were led by
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Paige Richards, Caroline Diemer and Arianna Bilby. Richards, sophomore defensive specialist, recorded a game-high 23 digs and added on two aces throughout the match. Diemer, junior setter, has been lightsout all season as she had a team-high 26 assists as well as two aces, two kills and 11 digs. Bilby, junior outside hitter, lived above the net as she had a game-high 18 kills with 19 digs and four aces. If you want to come out and cheer on the Eagles their next home match will be against Stanwood on Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m.
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Making Strides raises funds, awareness ___ “ By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com
The American Cancer Society’s Making Strides of Snohomish County will help raise funds for local breast cancer patients and research into the disease. The event this year is on Oct. 27 in downtown Everett. The national event from the American Cancer Society is meant to bring together breast cancer survivors and others to walk in a 5K and raise money. “People like the event for the community and seeing everybody who came out to support the survivors,” said Hannah Sladek, community development manager with the American Cancer Society. The event begins at the Snohomish County Campus Plaza at 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. There is a Zumba warmup at 9:45 a.m. followed by a walk around the Snohomish County Campus to Colby Avenue and around Providence Hospital to complete a 5K. Survivors can also join a breakfast with one guest before the event as well. “This year we’re having a free survivor breakfast that is being hosted by the Everett Buzz Inn,” said Sladek. “We’re inviting all the survivors to come down to this breakfast,” she said. Sladek said that the breakfast is meant to help survivors meet with each other before the walk begins. “We kind of want to spoil our survivors and let them know that we are walking for them,” she said. The walk is also petfriendly and dogs are welcome to come. Last year’s Making Strides of Snohomish County raised about $110,000 for the American Cancer Society. The national nonprofit organization uses those funds for programs and services, said Sladek, such as the Road to Recovery, which helps patients get
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transportation to their treatments. “In case their spouse has to work or they don’t have a lot of family in the area and can’t get transportation to their hospital appointments,” she said. Other programs like Hope Lodge provide hotel stays for those going through breast cancer treatment. “If they have to travel really far for specialized treatment we can provide a night of lodging at a hotel,” said Sladek. Sladek expects a lot of people at this year’s event.
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Local pumpkin patches, corn mazes open for season By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Local corn mazes and pumpkin patches have opened for the Halloween season in Arlington for families and other community members. This includes Biringer’s Black Crow Pumpkins and Corn Maze, and Foster’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, both located along SR-530. Biringer’s Black Crow Pumpkins and Corn Maze is located at 2431 WA-530, Arlington. They are open through Halloween from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Families are invited to take part in their corn maze and grab a pumpkin in their U-pick pumpkin patch. The pumpkin patch also offers as many pumpkins as you can fit in a wheelbarrow for $65. “Most guys initially say no, but then you can see them thinking ‘I wonder how many I can get in that wheelbarrow,’” said Steve Edwards, who has helped run the pumpkin patch for many years. The corn maze is open to families and has a honeybee theme this year. “There are posts in there with information about honeybees and people can take a little quiz and punch the answers,” said Edwards. He said most people enjoy the relaxing environment at Biringer’s Black Crow. “It doesn’t have the circus atmosphere. We’re low key and more geared for families with small children so they can come out here,” he said. They’re also known for being pet friendly and will have a costume contest for dogs on Oct. 20. Fresh foods like cookies and honey are also available. Foster’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch is also open through Halloween. They are at 5818 WA-530, Arlington and open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. This year’s corn maze has a Wizard of Oz theme. “You’re following the Yellow Brick Road, and once you’re out there you find the characters and unscramble them to figure out the final phrase,” said Connie Foster, co-owner of the local farm. Families can go to Foster’s pumpkin patch to find the pumpkin they want. “We have pinks, yellows, greens, lots of different colors of pumpkin,” said Foster. Many locals enjoy getting out to one of the local farms, said Foster. “People are happy and they are ready to get out.
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Locals Hannah Jensen and Josh Basher wheel a couple of pumpkins from Foster’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch to their car on Oct. 5 There are a lot of people that don’t have a farm to go out to,” she said. “I think people like the hometown feel. We see the same families, the little kids and the grandma and grandpas,” she said. There is also a produce shop and some animals available for viewing as part of the farm.
On the weekends the farm also has an apple cannon blaster that kids can shoot targets with and a cow train running for families. Foster wanted to thank those who come out to the farm each year. “I just think they come out to support us. They want us to be here and we are thankful for that,” she said.
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Rocktoberfest features gems, jewelry and more By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Gems, jewelry, minerals and rocks were on display at the Totem Middle School gymnasium as part of the Marysville Rock and Gem Club's 44th annual "Rocktoberfest." This year the rock and gem show was held on Oct. 6 and 7. Rock and Gem Club member Mike McWilliams said the show draws in a lot of different people. "You have a whole variety of people here, the people who like to make jewelry or people like me who like to prospect," he said. Families come down a lot, often because one of the parents enjoys rock hunting as a hobby, said McWilliams. "Dad or mom are into the rocks so the kids get drug along," he said, however that usually helps spark an interest in youth. "Many of our club members our actually second generation," said McWilliams. McWilliams said that other times kids will come down because they are interested in rocks or geology. "Then you have the kids
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ary and benefits of the new employees for two years, and then 25 percent of the salary and benefits for the third year. The remaining funds will be paid for the by the department, according to
with their own collections," he said, "and they want to come down and find out what rocks they have and maybe add to their collection." Sidney Johnson is one of the local kids who said she enjoyed collecting and has a collection at home. She liked the different kinds of rocks she was able to see at the show. "I really like the slabs. At my house I have more of the natural types," said Johnson. "I can look through them and see what's interesting," she said. Other rock show visitors like Kirby Wendt are just stopping by to find out about the show. "I think it is pretty cool. We were just driving by and we decided to come in and we really enjoy it," he said. "I like the variety of rocks and just the really nice people at the booths," he said. McWilliams said that he hopes events like these inspire young people to get interested in geology. "I'm trying to think of how to really energize younger people," he said, and added he's hoping to work with the Marysville School District this Dave Kraski, fire chief for the Arlington Fire Department. Another of the FEMA grants will provide the district $130,000 to install power lift cots into their emergency response vehicles. “In the back of our EMS cars, traditionally we lower
year on a pilot program. McWilliams said he got into the hobby because he likes the outdoors. "I love to camp and fish and all that stuff, and looking for rocks just adds another dimension to it," he said. "You can come to these shows and see the rocks, so you learn to recognize that when you're out trucking around," he said. The Marysville Rock and Gem Club runs their annual show both as a way for members to show their work and effort in rock hunting or jewelry making, and as a way to raise funds. "This is how we raise our club's operating expenses," said McWilliams. The club gives out local scholarships to students planning to study geology or related fields and also supports various causes. "Something we struggle with in our hobby is land access," said McWilliams, who said rock hunting land is often restricted sometimes because of political or business reasons. To learn more about the local club go to their website at ww.marysvillerockclub.com.
and raise the cots manually,” said Kraski. “The majority of our calls are picking people up in EMS cars,” he said, so that means a lot of emergency responders connecting their cots to the back of their vehicles and manually lifting the full weight of a person into the car.
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Sidney Johnson looks at a rock slab under the examining light at the Marysville Rock and Gem Club's 44th annual Rocktoberfest on Oct. 6.
Kraski said it is a big cause of back injury and back strain among emergency responders. “The new power lift cots connect to the back of the car,” and do a lot of the work for the emergency responders, said Kraski. The power lift cots will be installed in the three
primary EMS cars of the department, but not their reserve car that they use when their primary vehicles are being maintained or repaired. The Arlington Fire Department, along with two departments around Stanwood, teamed up for the third FEMA grant, which
provides $770,000 to replace 123 sets of self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBA). The devices provide breathable air to firefighters while they are in places where they may be breathing fumes that are toxic. “The SCBA provide fresh, clean, air to be breathed in a dangerous environment,” said Kraski. “Any time the environment is hazardous, these devices help keep our firefighters safe." Because the devices work through pressurized cylinders that lose their pressure, all of the devices will eventually fail and begin to not work. “All of the devices from our department and the two other departments had about a year left of life,” said Kraski. The Arlington Fire Department’s final grant was from the Stillaguamish Tribe. The Tribe provided $22,000 for a LUCAS device, which does chest compressions during a CPR situation. Performing CPR in some situations, such as when first responders are on the road, can be dangerous said Kraski. It is also frequently strenuous. “This just eliminates some of the manpower necessary, so it frees up more hands to do other things,” he said.
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connect patients to other services. “I would speak with their family provider. There are many local programs available for patients,” she said. “We also have a family advocate that can help direct breast cancer patients to aid or assistance or emotional support,” she said. Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett also provides a number of programs for breast cancer survivors. "The Providence Regional Cancer Partnership offers a variety of support groups for survivors in addition to resources including naturopathy, rehabilitation therapy, plastic surgery and educational resources," said Erin Chaney, manager of women's and children's outpatient services for the Comprehensive Breast Center for Providence Regional Medical Center. Their support groups often help people feel less alone, said Chaney, and help "to learn how best to manage the physical and emotional changes that occur with breast cancer." The center celebrates survivors with an annual "Pink the Rink" with lo-
cal Safeway stores and the Everett Silvertips, said Chaney. Those events help fund some of the services provided at Providence's center. "Financial concerns should never be a barrier to receiving comprehensive care," said Chaney. Chaney recommends those diagnosed with breast cancer contact the Comprehensive Breast Center or Providence Regional Cancer Partnership to learn more about services there. "We have a social worker, and many others, who can help them to connect with services, such as transportation, wigs, therapies, support groups, and financial assistance, among others," said Chaney. Jerri Wood, program manager and mission director of the local American Cancer Society (ACS) branch, also recommends the society’s toll free line at 1-800-227-2345 for any recently diagnosed patients. The line is open 24/7, she said, even on holidays, and staff on the line have a directory of services available across the nation and can let you know what assistance your insurance will pay for as well. The ACS number is not just for breast cancer
patients as well. Wood’s mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and she found it useful. “As a caregiver you can call the number and ask questions, for example questions that I didn’t want to scare my mother with,” she said. The ACS provides a number of local services as well, said Wood. “The most impactful program that we have is the ‘Road to Recovery,’” she said. Road to Recovery has provided transportation for cancer patients to their hospital appointments for more than 30 years, said Wood. “That program is important because if you can’t get to your treatment you’re not going to be a survivor,” she said. They also have assistance for those who need to ride the ferry to get to their appointment. Other programs like ‘Look and Feel Right’ and ‘Reach to Recovery’ help breast cancer patients with their emotions. ‘Look and Feel Right’ allows patients to “learn about the physical effects of treatment.” The program also provides a free wig to those who want them. ‘Reach and Recovery’ connects recent breast can-
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cer patients with survivors who have gone through the experience. Wood said it is really helpful “because they get to see a survivor leading a normal life, sort of a light at the end of the tunnel,” she
said. Information about connecting with any of the ACS program is available at their call line at 1-800-2272345. Wood said that programs like Road to Recov-
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By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com The Marysville Opera House will be transported back to the ‘50s for the city of Marysville’s Grease SingAlong and Sock Hop on Oct. 13. The event will be at the Marysville Opera House at 1225 3rd Street, Marysville. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event is from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person. The city has shown family movies and classic films before but this is the first time they’re trying a singalong. “We’ve shown lots of movies before in the park and elsewhere, but this is the first time that we’re bringing a sing-along to Marysville,” said Lauren Woodmansee, cultural arts supervisor with Marysville’s Parks, Culture and Recreation Department. “We want it to be another fun family-friendly event for locals,” she said. It will be an opportunity to see the film in a big venue on a wide screen, she said, and is meant to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the
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Marysville will host Grease Sing-Along and Sock Hop on Oct. 13. Woodmansee, so they’re mostly well-known tunes, she added. “People are encouraged to sing along with all the songs in the movie,” she said. There will be dancing and other festivities after the film showing as well. “After the film we’re having a costume contest, as well, for anyone that wants to compete in that,” said Woodmansee. The Jimmy Wright Band will be playing some songs after the film. “They have a huge repertoire but they’re going to play ‘50s and ‘60s songs for
classic movie. “The buzz that we are getting is that people are super excited and many didn’t know that the 40th anniversary of the film was this year,” said Woodmansee. The Marysville Opera House will be decorated with ‘50s colors and participants can come dressed up as well. “We are encouraging everyone to dress up for the event with clothes from that era,” said Woodmansee. During the film participants can take part in the songs. ‘Grease’ is one of the most popular American musicals of all time, said
us here,” said Woodmansee. The event will feature festival-style seating with a variety of options for people viewing the film. Beer and wine will be sold by the Marysville Soroptimists. Those interested can pre-order tickets at marysvillewa.gov. Tickets are about two-thirds sold, said Woodmansee, and she expects them to sell out before the show begins. Online ticket sales will end Oct. 13 at 4 p.m. and continue at the door if they are still available. Sonic Drive In is sponsoring the event.
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As mentioned, the WashProperty tax dollars are ington State Legislature, used to fund much of local made up of 98 Representagovernment operations at various levels. The process tives and 49 Senators, creatthrough which property taxed a new state-wide property es are levied and collected is tax levy to pay for schools. complex. In this month’s colCities and towns - $131 umn, I will share some immillion – 9.64% There are 20 cities and portant information about towns in the county. Each how property taxes are collected, how the amounts are city or town has a council Nate Nehring set, and how those dollars elected by the residents in are distributed to each taxtheir respective jurisdictions. ing district. Fire Districts - $115.5 million – 8.45% How Taxes are Collected There are 21 locally elected Fire CommisThe County Treasurer is an indepen- sions. Each of these Commissions oversee dently elected official in Snohomish County the fire districts they represent. whose responsibility is to collect property Snohomish County General Levy - $90 taxes. While the Treasurer collects property million – 6.58% taxes, he does not set the amounts which are Snohomish County Roads Levy - $64 milcollected. Each taxing district which receives lion – 4.68% property tax dollars sets those amounts inSnohomish County Conservation Futures dependently. $3.7 million – 0.3% Each district has a legislative body (school The Snohomish County Council sets the board, city council, county council, etc.) county’s general levy, roads levy, and conwhich sets their budget and taxing amount. servation futures levy. As mentioned, the This is why you might have seen an increase County Council did not increase the general in your property taxes last year even though property tax levy in 2018. the Snohomish County Council did not raise Library Districts - $40 million – 2.91% our general property tax levy. Many agencies Sound Transit - $17.1 million – 1.25% including school districts, fire districts, the Voters in parts of King, Pierce, and Snostate legislature, Sound Transit, etc. have in- homish Counties approved ST3, a mass excreased their taxes significantly, resulting in pansion of Sound Transit’s light rail system. an increase in the bill you receive from the Hospital Districts - $11 million – 0.8% Treasurer. There are 3 locally elected hospital comWho Gets Property Tax Dollars missions. Each of these commissions oversee In 2018, the Snohomish County Treasur- the hospitals in their district. er will collect almost $1.4 billion in property Port Districts - $5.3 million – 0.39% taxes. Below I breakout the various districts Snohomish County has two port districts, which receive tax dollars, how much they re- Everett and Edmonds. Voters in each of these ceive, and how those taxes are set. This is a districts elect commissioners to oversee their comprehensive list of taxing districts across respective ports. the county. There may be districts which you Parks Districts - $0.1 million – 0.01% are not a part of. Local School Districts - $552 million – Nate Nehring is a member of the Snohom40.4% ish County Council and represents District 1 There are 15 locally elected school boards which includes Arlington, Darrington, Granin the county. These school boards are re- ite Falls, Marysville, Stanwood, and unincorsponsible for the local district levies to fund porated north county. He can be reached by schools. email at Nate.Nehring@snoco.org or by phone State School Levy - $337 million - $24.6% at 425-388-3494.
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Vincent Eugene Bookey Vincent Eugene Bookey died October 1, 2018 at Quail Park Senior Living in Lynnwood, WA. He was born June 6, 1928 in Seattle, to James and Margaret Bookey. He married Jeanne Peterson of Redmond, WA, on September 17, 1949 in Seattle. Vince was a long time resident of Marysville, WA, where he was active in Knights of Columbus, Lions Club, and as a volunteer for the Marysville Food Bank. After working in his family's egg business, in 1956 he and his brother Jerry cofounded what is now National Food and Cherry Lane Farms. The business continues to be owned and operated by the Bookey family today. Vince is survived by his wife, Jeanne, his daughter, Colleen Wilson (Gerry), and his sons, Brian Bookey (Renee), Dennis Bookey (Sherrill), and Kevin Bookey (Terri); ten grandchildren, and fourteen great grandchildren. Funeral Mass is Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 4200 88th St NE, Marysville, WA 98270, with a reception to follow. There will be a graveside service at Holyrood Cemetery in Shoreline, WA at 1:45 p.m.
Kelly Joe Strong Kelly Joe Strong, 37, of Tulalip, WA passed away September 22, 2018. He was born July 13, 1981 in Yakima, WA to George Strong Sr. and Katherine Smartlowit. He attended White Swan, and Wapato schools and graduated from Pace High School. He enjoyed traveling and playing softball, traveling for church services and sharing the word, and he enjoyed watching his kids in sports. Some of his work was the Legends Casino, Yakama Nation Forest development, Yakama Forest Products, Valley investments (part owner), Tulalip Resort Casino, Owner of the Good Works Mobile Detailing. He is survived by his wife, Lois Ike; children, Adasia Strong, Kelly Strong Jr., Mathias Strong-Soria, Dominick Strong, Amittia Ike- Strong, Azariah IkeStrong, Katherine IkeStrong, Amos Ike-Strong; life-long friend, Carmen Schuster; father, George Strong Sr.; Dad and Mom Duane Ike Sr.; and Francine Ike; eight brothers, seven sisters, several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Katherine Smartlowit; grandmother, Lavina Smartlowit; and son, Ryan Strong.
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City Council attends budget retreat By Sarah Arney sarah@northcountyoutlook.com In a five-hour budget retreat meeting Saturday, Oct. 6, Arlington City Council reviewed the assumptions that guided the city’s two-year, biennial budget for 2019 and 2020. Finance Director Kristin Garcia walked council through the budget and how it meets council goals of public safety, economic development and fiscal responsibility and priorities such as affordable housing, investment in infrastructure, and a plan for capital facilities. Revenue assumptions included 1 percent increases in property taxes and the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levy, along with a 5 percent increase in retail sales taxes and Transportation Benefit District sales tax. Besides the new ambulance fee, no increases are planned on water, sewer or
storm fees. On the revenue side, city officials discussed its contracts with fire districts 19, 21, 24 and 25, all of which do not cover — at various levels — the actual costs of providing the basic and advanced life support services (ALS and BLS). Paul Ellis, city administrator, and Mayor Barbara Tolbert explained the history of how the city’s fire department took over ambulance services for the valley when Cascade Valley Hospital stopped the service, about 20 years ago. Council and staff discussed a strategy for onetime revenue, especially from the sale of properties near the Arlington Library valued at $800,000 and at York Park in west Arlington near Smokey Point, valued at $195,000. All agreed that the proceeds should be used to fund capital projects or for equipment as authorized in the
budget, and not for ongoing expenses. Looming capital projects include a new Fire Station 48 to serve the west and south sides of town, and a police impound facility. A capital facility plan is also needed, according to retreat documents. The budget includes $20 million in capital improvements, with $1.5 million of runway work planned at the airport funded by airport operations, and almost $1.9 million for sewer improvements funded by sewer operations, $5.78 million for water, funded by water operations and more than $6 million for transportation, from grants, mitigation fees and legislative support from the state. That does not include the nearly $3.2 million from the local sales tax for the Transportation Benefit District (TBD), for pavement preservation, primarily. Upcoming transportation projects include design and construction of 173rd Street NE, in Smokey Point and design work on SR 531 from 40th to 67th Avenue, which is a state project funded in 2020. The budget includes about $530,000 for
parks, with $380,000 of that held over from this year for the spray park. Improvements to the terraces in Terrace Park will be funded by $60,000 from real estate taxes (REET) and $25,000 in park mitigation funds. The need for a new fire station evolved out of a recent three-year lease at the current facility in west Arlington. “We have three years to acquire property, build and move in,” Ellis said. Fire Chief Dave Kraski presented several options for locating a new fire station, with response times calculated for each option. The budget includes three new firefighters/EMS funded by a SAFER grant and three new police officers and cars, funded by the ambulance fee. The budget also proposes two new administrative assistants to be shared among different departments, and an assistant and promotion for the IT department. The budget process continues with further discussion on Oct. 22 and a public hearing set for Nov. 5. The plan is to approved the 20192020 budget Nov. 19.
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www.northcountyoutlook.com Oct. 10 - Oct. 16 Friends Of The Arlington Library Book Sale: Great books available at bargain prices. Something for everyone! Friends are looking for new members this month. Stop by and learn about your options for joining and supporting the library. Held through Thursday, Oct. 11,
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Library Meeting: Guests and new members are welcome to join the generous folks who help raise funds for library programs. Held in the Stillaguamish Conference Room at 154 W. Cox Ave. Held Wednesday, Oct. 10, beginning at 3 p.m. Business Pros - SEO and Getting Your Business to Rank On Google: Taught by Matt Cail of Super Charge Marketing, this class will cover the practical applications of search engine optimization (SEO) for your business. Registration is encouraged. HeldSaturday, Oct. 13, 10:30 a.m. to noon, at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave. Toddler Storytime: Jump and bounce into a magical world of stories, music, and movements that nurture the desire to read in toddlers. For ages 19 months to 3 years. Caregiver required. Held Mondays, Oct. 15 – 29, beginning at 10:30 a.m.,
at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave. Baby Storytime: Wiggle and giggle with your baby through silly stories, happy songs, rhymes, and activities that inspire a love of reading. Playtime follows. For newborns through 18 months. Held Tuesdays, Oct. 16 - 30, beginning at 10:30 a.m., at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave.
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Waggin Tales: Read a tale or two with Arlington's favorite registered therapy pets! For children and families.Held Saturday, Oct. 27, beginning at 11 a.m., at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave.
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At the Oct. 20 Fall into Art Auction, Arlington Arts Council will honor the people who built a stage in Legion Park the year. The team will be named the 2018 Art Advocates of Arlington. The stage project was initiated by Johnny Green and Darren Massingale, both talented performers who are also skilled in the construction trade. As a cowboy poet, Johnny Green and the Pack String perform at the Rendezvous, and the 49er Days. Massingale plays guitar with The Wild Turkeys mostly in Eastern Washington. Green said he was inspired by Winthrop. “In Winthrop, they have a nice stage and the Red Barn,” for performances, Green said. “We decided we should build a stage in Arlington.” After recruiting support from fellow entertainers and friends in the construction trades, Green and Massingale approached Arlington City Council early last year, offering volunteers to design and build a stage for the community. They got permission to proceed and continued recruiting donations. When it became apparent they would need more money, the city’s community revitalization manager, Sarah Lopez, applied for and received a city tourism grant of $12,000 to cover the cost of materials.
Along with material donations, cash donations were offered by Downtown Arlington Business Association, Stilly Diner, Action Sports, Unique Interiors, Olympic Escrow and Arlington Arts Council. The team of volunteer carpenters includes musicians Pete Frothingham, of The Folsoms, and members of Green’s band, the Pack string, including Kristina Faller. The team comprises a variety of other special talents: Skookum Brewery founder Ron Walsher and distiller Dave McGlothern. A steel guitar player, Kenny Alvers was part of the concrete team. Assistance was provided by Craig Christianson, Keith Faller, Dave Branscome and Wayne Radder, along with others who stopped by and helped out. Electrical work was done by Craig Holt, Kenny Mayfield and Darik Green. The concrete foundation and dance floor were installed by Spencer Cave, of Bayshore Concrete, with help from Jim Boone, Kenny Alvers, a steel guitar player, and Cliff Wilson, Jesse Walker, Bruce Aalmo, Lauren Aalmo and Logan Harding. Materials and equipment were donated in part by Arlington Hardware, Rex’s Rentals, Smokey Point Concrete, Brian Hendry, Island Masonry, CNB Iron Works, Ralph’s Concrete Pumping and
Wedding Matthew & Allison James
Congratulations to Matthew James and Allison Pavish as start their new lives together as Mr. and Mrs. James. They were married on Sept. 23 on Camano Island. Matthew graduated in 2014 from Marysville Getchell High School and Allison graduated in 2014 from Stanwood High School.
Ahern Rentals. Green said it was a fun project. “It all came together,” he said. Help us celebrate Any one who wants to help honor these people is encouraged to attend this year’s Fall into Art Auction on Oct. 20 at Gleneagle Country Club, an elegant “Black and White Affair” that celebrates all kinds of arts in Arlington. AAC’s one major fundraiser of the year includes two silent auctions, a live auction, dinner, dessert dash, and a free beverage for the early birds who arrive before 6 p.m., thanks to Arlington Pharmacy. Tickets are $40 per person at Flowers by George, 355 N. Olympic Ave., in historic downtown Arlington, or call AAC Treasurer Jean Olson, at 360-435-5866.
Peterson Person of the Year
Steve Peterson was honored as Arlington Kiwanis Person of the Year at the Kiwanis Installation Banquet on Oct. 3. For many years Steve has been an integral part of the community, growing up in Oso and graduating from Arlington High School in 1966. He has served as an Arlington police officer and a Commissioner on the Civil Service Board. For two of the several years he participated, Steve was secretary of the Cascade Valley Hospital Board. Honoring his late wife, Kathy, he has helped the Kiwanis and the Library Board for the past 5 years with their yearly purchase and presentation of a dic-
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Steve Peterson,lower left, with his son, Scott Peterson, wife Nikki and granddaughter Emily.
tionary for every third grade area student. This year’s dictionaries will be presented to students in honor of both Kathy and
Steve Peterson. Steve is a former president and board member of the Arlington Kiwanis Club.
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n WHISTLING GARDENER
Where there's smoke, there's fire Keeping our landtime, it’s foliage and scapes changing is so not flowers that are critical to keeping our sparking our interest. interest in gardening. We are blessed with With change, there’s an abundance of plants the anticipation of that turn spectacular something new and colors in the fall. Unexciting. With change, By Steve Smith fortunately, many yards our garden compositions take are missing this key element in on whole new personalities. And their garden design. Consumed with change, we find opportuni- with not wanting to rake leaves or ties to experience our gardens in look at “dead” sticks in the winways we may not have originally ter, we pass by these marvelous conceived. plants that keep our landscapes Fall is one of those forces changing and interesting through that brings change to our gar- the different seasons of the year. dens. Plants that may have been Here are some examples with insmoldering all season are all of cendiary names that will surely a sudden coming alive, glow- set your landscape on fire. ing with brilliant colors. Shrubs SMOKE TREE — This plant like forsythia that entertained us gets its name from the flowway back in early spring are once ers that appear in the summer again coming to front stage for an that look like feathery plumes of encore performance. Only this smoke - but that’s not its strong
feature. The most popular varieties have dark purple foliage that is translucent in the sunshine. The leaves take on reddish tones in late September. Smoke trees can become small trees (15 feet tall) or be treated as large shrubs. They can even be cut to the ground in March and forced to re-sprout from the base. This will cause them to produce strong stems with beautiful new foliage reaching 6 to 8 feet tall! You won’t get many flowers this way, but the foliar effect will be dynamic. Plant smoke trees in full sun, average soil, and reasonable drainage for best results. BURNING BUSH — The name says it all. The pleasingly textured foliage turns a brilliant red in the fall and only lasts for a few short weeks. But that’s not the end of the story. Small red-
dish purple fruits that attract birds appear after the leaves fall off. And there’s more. The bark is “winged” and adds winter interest as well. Who could ask for anything more out of a plant? Burning bushes grow in full sun or part shade, average soil and some moisture. Too dry and they will look bleached. “Compactus” is the most common variety and grows to 4 to 6 feet tall. BONFIRE HEAVENLY BAMBOO — Don’t panic, this is not a true bamboo. This is a broadleaf evergreen shrub that doesn’t lose its leaves in the winter. However, those slender, distinctively swirly leaves turn bright orange-red in the fall and stay that way all winter. A soft textured form of Nandina, Bonfire only grows to 3 feet tall by 3 feet wide. Nandinas will grow in
full sun or full shade in our mild northwest climate. Most garden centers stock several varieties of heavenly bamboo. Their textures are pleasing and they provide a fine backdrop for other coarser textured shrubs. Most have white terminal clusters of flowers that produce red berries that persist throughout the winter. Bonfire is an exception, but the foliage is so spectacular that you will never miss the flowers. The above plants are just a little kindling to start your garden fires burning. There’s a whole woodshed of plants out there just waiting to feed your bonfire. Get out and discover them for yourselves! Steve Smith is the owner of Sunnyside Nursery in Marysville, WA and can be reached at info@ sunnysidenursery.net.