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Arlington celebrates Hometown Halloween By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

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Beatrice Ballew, right, and June Eley, center, helped by her father Brian Eley, push their pumpkins during the pumpkin roll at Arlington’s Hometown Halloween on Oct. 27.

Local families and community members put on their costumes and walked through downtown Arlington for the city’s annual Hometown Halloween. Various community organizations put on a number of activities throughout the day for kids to attend in their Halloween costumes. Parents liked the various activities available for kids, including the pumpkin roll, trick-or-treating and the costume contest. “We like how nice everyone is, giving out candy, and it’s all for the kids,” said local

parent Ken Davidson. “It’s great. This is the third or fourth time we’ve come down,” he said. For many families the event is a Halloween tradition. “It’s fantastic, we’re here every year,” said local parent June Eley. “We like the community and bringing people together,” said local parent Brian Eley. For other parents, like Markeeta Brannan, this year is the first time they’ve stopped by Arlington’s Hometown Halloween. “I think it’s great. It seems like the whole community is in it and it gets people out and

doing stuff,” she said. The event kicks off with the pumpkin roll, hosted by Youth Dynamics, which allows kids to roll their pumpkin down the Third Street hill, in a pumpkin race. Kids receive prizes for where their pumpkins placed in the competition. After the pumpkin roll downtown Arlington businesses along Olympic Avenue open their doors and hand out candy to trick-or-treaters. Russ Richardson of downtown business Reclaimed Heart said that the event is a “big community thing” so

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Tulalip Tribes honor local charities By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Tulalip Tribal officials welcomed a variety of nonprofit organizations to their 11th annual Raising Hands ceremony to celebrate them and highlight the work they do. The event is held by Tulalip Cares, the Tribes' major charitable organization that supports a number of charities throughout the Puget Sound. This year's Raising Hands celebration was held on Oct. 27. Since 1992 they have given $92.1 million to various organizations and last year they gave $7.9 million. "Tulalip Tribes started out with three employees many years ago and today we have 3,838 employees," said Tulalip Tribal Chairwoman Marie Zackuse. "We have not forgotten what it is like to go without, and as we succeed we have the responsibility to give back," she said. Zackuse said that helping those in need is part of Tulalip's history. "In times of need our families helped

each other out, just like all the organizations that are here today do," she said. "Everyone deserves the opportunity to have a great quality of life," she said. The ceremony highlighted some of the nonprofit organizations that do work in the region and have been supported by Tulalip Cares funds. Those organizations include groups like the local Leah's Dream Foundation, which operates in Marysville and Tulalip and provides events and support for children with autism. Founder Deanna Sheldon is a local whose daughter was diagnosed with autism right before her second birthday. "Before Leah's Dream Foundation there were no events that were intended for children with special needs in our community. Our first event we had parents just overjoyed," she said. Local parent and board member Amy See CHARITIES on page 14

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Tulalip Tribal members, back row from left, Teri Gobin, Natasha Gobin and Eliza Davis, and front row from left, KT Hots and Allyea Hernandez perform at the Tulalip Tribes' annual Raising Hands ceremony on Oct. 27.

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Halloween costume contest winners The Arlington Arts Council rewarded the most creative costumes at Arlington’s Hometown Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 27, when Olympic Avenue was filled from end to end with trick or treaters. Thanks to the judges, Jan Bauer, Jean Olson and Char O’Neal for making the difficult selections. Thanks to families who all worked together to come up with some crazy and amazing costumes. First place winners received $25 certificates to the Pizza Factory. The winners are: Baby — 3 years old 1st place — Ledger Greenfield, a monkey with bananas 2nd place — Kyler Jahn, Grandma Shark 3rd place — Lucas Davidson, rooster 4-6 years old 1st place — Colten Davidson, recycle bucket

2nd place — Noah Brown, robot 3rd place — Zoey French, unicorn 7-9 years old 1st place — Brady Farnes, rocket man 2nd place — Evelyn Bravomenjia, Taco Belle 3rd place — Ava Swayzer, witch 10 - 12 years old 1st place — Ewan Terhune, wizard 2nd place — Ethan Glenn, batman b&w stripes 3rd place — Adam Farnes, lego man 13 - 17 years old 1st place — Abby Evans, scarecrow 2nd place — Rebecca Lemke, Captain America 3rd place — Heidi Anderson, American eagle 18 &older 1st — Adam Lee, Spiderman played the part 2nd — Dan Glenn, Santa’s burlap bag 3rd — Chuck & Pearl Reinke, batman couple

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they like to be a part of it. Owner Tina Richardson said that getting people to walk around the downtown area also helps bring more attention to small businesses. “So many people walk by and say ‘this looks like a cute shop, what is it?’ and we’ve been here for over a year now,” she said. “The more we can do these community events, the more exposure we get for the downtown area,” she said. Working with organizations like the Downtown Arlington Business Association she hopes to have more events like a chocolate walk or a wine walk next year. Another downtown business, Arlington Hardware, also gathers carved pumpkins every year and puts them on display as part of their pumpkin carving contest. Winners are announced later in the day during Hometown Halloween. After trick-or-treating the Arlington School of Dance put on a demonstration at the Legion Park stage while children gath-

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Josalyn Brannan, center, and Markeeta Brannan, trick or treat in downtown Arlington and receive candy from Russ Richardson of Reclaimed Heart during Arlington’s Hometown Halloween on Oct. 27.

ered around to see the dance. After the dance demonstration ,the Arlington Arts Council held their annual costume contest. “It was huge. Everybody says it was the biggest crowd ever,” said Sarah Arney, president of the Arlington Arts Council. She said the contest was a way to recognize innovative costumes.

“We’re rewarding the creativity of the costume designing and putting yourself out there,” Arney

said. “It’s fun to see what they come up with every year. It’s amazing,” she said.

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Colten Davidson won first place in the Hometown Halloween costume contest in the ages 4 to 6 bracket for his recycling bin costume on Oct. 27.

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AHS Drama presents 'The Game's Afoot' By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

Arlington High School’s drama department will put on the murder mystery/comedy “The Game’s Afoot” this November. Showings will be held Nov. 2 to 3 and Nov. 9 to 10 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center at Arlington High School at 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd. The play is about a fictionalized version of historical actor and stage manager William Gillette, whose longtime portrayal of Sherlock Holmes is what gave the character his recognizable deerstalker cap and curved pipe. ‘The Game’s Afoot’ is by Ken Ludwig, who also

wrote ‘Moon Over Buffalo,’ a production that the school performed a couple of years ago. There are a lot of tones that the students are balancing for the play. “The show is really complicated. It’s a murder mystery, but it’s also a comedy,” said Arlington High School senior Grace Moberly. “I like trying to find the comedic moments among the murder,” she said. After the attempted murder of Gillette, he holds a Christmas dinner party among other actors and friends. “I don’t want to spoil too much but there are a lot of murders that happen,” said Aidan Espinosa, an Arlington High School senior. In traditional mur-

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Arlington High School students Luke Rosson, left, and Aidan Espinosa act in a rehearsal of “The Game’s Afoot” on Oct. 25.

der mystery and Sherlock Holmes fashion there is an element of trying to deduce the murderer as well, who is revealed at the end of the play. “It’s a constant guessing game of who-done-it because everyone has an alibi,” said Moberly. “You have to pay attention, there’s a lot going on all at the same time,” said Arlington High School senior Luke Rosson. Many of the characters are hiding secrets as well, which presents a unique challenge for the actors, said Espinosa. “It’s been a tough process because certain characters are pretending to be something they’re not, so you often have to go deeper into your character than you normally would,” he said. He said his character is hiding something that he has to keep in mind while he’s acting. “Throughout the show I have to be reacting to every line and little pieces that might not seem like a huge deal,” he said. The characters also keep the levity up with humor as well. “It’s very funny. It has a lot of jokes in it and it keeps you guessing the entire time,” said Arlington High School senior Kathryn Stevenson. Stevenson plays Gillette’s mother and said “she’s a lot of fun to portray.” Gillette is portrayed as a tinkerer in the show, coming up with strange early1900s devices. “I really enjoy the role

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Arlington High School students Jake Hurst, left, and Grace Moberly act in a rehearsal of “The Game’s Afoot” on Oct. 25.

because it allows me to be inquisitive and quirky,” said Rosson. Espinosa said he is looking forward to a crowd for the play because actors feed off the laughs from a

crowd. “We, as actors, are waiting for laughs to fill that void and it’s scary being out there because you feel like it’s not going to be funny because you’ve done it so

many times,” he said. Tickets for the show are $8 for students and seniors and $10 for other adults. They can be purchased at byrnesperformingarts. org.

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Lakewood spikers fall to Ferndale 3-0 By Andrew Hines sports@northcountyoutlook.com

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Tehanna Goodall, Cougars’ senior outside hitter, gets a kill against the Golden Eagles at Lakewood High School on Oct. 25.

girls that even a really good older team isn’t going to always play perfect,” said Lakewood Head Coach Megan Hunter. The Cougars were led by their trio of seniors Stella Seth, Kimmy Epperson and Tehanna Goodall. Seth, right-side hitter, led the team in digs and also earned a few kills throughout the match. Epperson, setter, kept the team chemistry high as she spread

the ball around floor and set up the Cougars to score. Goodall, outside hitter, dominated above the net as she led the Cougars in kills by a large margin as well as earning a couple of blocks. With the regular season ending the Cougars will look to fight their way into the 2A District Playoffs held at Lynden and Sammamish high schools from Nov. 1-3.

The Lakewood girls volleyball team hosted the undefeated Ferndale Golden Eagles for their senior nigh on Oct. 25. Coming into the match many people expected the Golden Eagles to dominate from beginning to end as they held a 12-0 regular season record. However, the Cougars stood tall as they kept it close and fought every step of the way. About halfway through the first set both teams were tied up at 1010. Lakewood put together a 5-2 run and earned their first lead of the match, 15-12. After Lakewood got the lead, the Golden Eagles came roaring back as they passed the Cougars and then closed out the set 25-22. Ferndale kept their momentum going from the end of the first set and opened up the second set on a 14-4 run before the Cougars called a timeout. After the timeout, the Golden Eagles didn’t let up as they kept the pedal down and dominated the set with a 25-12 victory. In the final set the Cougars managed to put up a fight as they refused to be blown out. Lakewood kept it close, but the Golden Eagles were still able to cruise to a 25-18 victory, which secured the 3-0 match win. “It was good for us to see that even though they’re undefeated, we were able to hang with them and compete. Ferndale PHOTO BY ANDREW HINES made a few mistakes in the first and third Stella Seth, Cougars’ senior right-side hitter, center, takes the serve from Ferndale and puts the sets, and I think that showed the younger ball into play with a dig at Lakewood High School on Oct. 25.

Arlington defeats Getchell on the pitch ____ “ By Andrew Hines sports@northcountyoutlook.com

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Arlington’s Jordan Bartlow, left, looks to cut past the Chargers’ Gi Farias-Hernandez, right, as she pushes the ball upfield at Marysville Getchell High School on Oct. 23.

The Marysville Getchell girls soccer team hosted the Arlington Eagles for their final regular season match of the season on Oct. 23. From the start of the match the Eagles seemed to come out flat as the Chargers managed to put a lot of pressure on the Arlington defense early. Marysville Getchell made sure to stay aggressive deep into Arlington’s territory and eventually earned themselves a penalty kick, which they converted, in the 29th minute of play. After the score, the Eagles began to push the tempo more on offense, but several miraculous saves kept them at bay as the Chargers entered halftime up 1-0.

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After the half, Arlington came out as a different team as their passes seemed to find open lanes and they were able to dissect the Chargers' defense. The Eagles got behind the Marysville Getchell defense in the 46th minute and tied up the score at 1-1. Marysville Getchell began to play better on the defensive end, but it wasn’t enough as Arlington scored again in the 59th minute off a deflection from the keeper.

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Neither team would score through the last 20 minutes of the match and the Eagles walked away with the 2-1 victory. “We had a lot of young players on the roster so you’d hope that they were able to learn a lot from this year. You never know with injury or turnover, but I think they made a lot of progress throughout the season,” said Marysville

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Eagles defeat Chargers 3-0 Pet By Andrew Hines sports@northcountyoutlook.com

The Arlington girls volleyball team matched up with the Marysville Getchell Chargers for their final home game, and senior night, on Oct. 24. From the first serve both teams battled back and forth, with neither one creating a significant lead. By the first timeout the Eagles led by their largest margin of the set, 17-11. After the break, the Chargers came roaring back as they closed the gap to tie it up 20-20. Unfortunately for Marysville Getchell, Arlington put together a 5-1 run and finished the set with a score of 25-21. The Eagles came out in the second set looking to dominate as they put together a 12-3 run. After a timeout from the Chargers, they regrouped and came back with a 11-5 run of their own, putting the score at 17-14. Arlington called a timeout and found their groove to close out the set with a score of 25-18. Marysville Getchell wasn’t willing

to let Arlington walk away with the easy win as they fought tough in the last set. Each point mattered as neither team created a margin greater than four points. Near the end of the set, both teams were unable to create the two-point margin to win. After going back and forth the Eagles managed to finish the set 28-26 and win the match with a score of 3-0. “It’s huge to finish the regular season where we did with such a young team and only a few seniors rotating in and out. We’re focused on the postseason, but it’s also really exciting to think about the future and how good this team is going to be,” said Arlington Head Coach Whitney Williams. Arlington was led by Julia Parra, Sarah Mekelburg and Taylor Pederson. Parra, junior middle blocker, had team-highs in two categories with seven kills and seven aces. Mekelburg, senior middle blocker, had four kills of her own as well as leading the Eagles with five blocks. Pederson, freshman setter, tied the team-high with three aces as well as adding three digs and a game-high 23 assists.

“We came in today and played with a lot more heart and energy. We’ve been struggling mentally this season but it was good to see them work together and not let their own mistakes hold them back,” said Marysville Getchell Head Coach Kristina Naff. Marysville Getchell relied on Sydney Norton, Mikail Montez and Alyssa Hagar throughout the match. Norton, senior setter, organized the Chargers all over the court as she put up 21 assists and 11 digs. Montez and Hagar, senior middle blockers, dominated at the net as they combined for 14 kills and five blocks. The Chargers season is done as they will look to develop more over the offseason and come back stronger next year. Arlington secured one of the top spots in Wesco 3A and will be looking to continue their dominance in the postseason starting on Nov. 6.

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Getchell Head Coach Kyle Suits. Marysville Getchell was led by Kaitlyn Knocke, Faith Sherman and Sofia Trujillo. Knocke, senior keeper, kept a shutout through the first half and made a long list of incredible saves that kept the match close for the Chargers. Sherman, junior defender, played a big role in the middle of the defense forcing changes of possession. Trujillo, junior mid, was the only one to score for Marysville Getchell off of the penalty kick. “We’re young still so the goal is to keep them learning and working as a team as we head into the playoffs. We are getting inspired play from our seniors and our younger players are able to see that and grow as well,”

said Arlington Head Coach Nathan Davis. Arlington was led by Hannah Hiester, Ali Krediet and Ally Head. Hiester, senior mid, played an exceptional match as she forced the Chargers defense back on its’ heels and also added an assist to her stat sheet. Krediet, senior forward, scored the tying goal for the Eagles early in the second half. Head, junior mid, made sure to be aggressive throughout the match and scored off of the deflection from the keeper to secure the win. The Eagles and the Chargers faced each other once again on Oct. 25 for the 3A District Play-In game. After losing 3-0, Marysville Getchell ended their season with a 3-11-3 record. Arlington went on to lose in the first round to Squalicum, 1-0, but will look to battle back for a State playoff spot.

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Important races, measures on Nov. 6 ballot By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com The Arlington School District’s $107.5 million bond measure and a levy measure from Tulalip Bay Fire are two of the items on this November’s General Election ballot, among other state and federal races. Election ballots were mailed out on Oct. 18 and are due by Nov. 6. Ballots can be mailed or dropped off at drop boxes. Local drop boxes locations include Marysville City Hall at 1049 State Ave. #101 in Marysville, and the Arlington Library at 135 N Washington Ave. in Arlington. A new drop box was also recently installed at the Smokey Point Lowe’s parking lot at 3300 169th Pl. NE in Arlington. Arlington School District Bond The $107.5 million bond measure requires 60 percent approval to pass. If voters approve the bond the district plans to rebuild Post Middle School, expand Arlington High School and make numer-

ous safety and security improvements. More information about the bond is available at asd. wednet.edu/bond. Tulalip Bay Fire Levy The Tulalip Bay Fire Department covers most of Tulalip, except for the parts which are part of Fire District 12, which is served by the Marysville Fire District. The department’s measure would raise property taxes from $1.16 per $1,000 of assessed property value to $1.50 per $1,000. The new funding is primarily meant to allow the department to hire three new full-time firefighters. State Legislative Seats Many seats are up for election in the state legislature this election. District 38, which covers west Marysville, Tulalip and north Everett, has three positions up for election. The State Senator seat race is between incumbent Democrat John McCoy and Republican Savio Pham. In the House of Representatives, incumbent Democrat June Robinson is running against independent Bert Johnson for Pos. 1

and incumbent Democrat Mike Sells is running unopposed for Pos. 2. District 39, which also has three races on the ballot, is an area that includes northeast Marysville, Arlington, Monroe and much of rural eastern Snohomish County. Incumbent Republican Keith Wagoner is running against Democrat Claus Joens for the State Senate seat. The Pos. 1 House of Representatives seat is between Democrat Ivan Lewis and Republican Robert Sutherland while the Pos. 2 seat is between incumbent Republican Carolyn Eslick and Democrat Eric Halvorson. District 10 has two positions up for election. The district includes the Lake Goodwin area, Silvana and Camano and Whidbey islands. The House seats up for election include races between incumbent Republican Norma Smith and Democrat Scott McMullen for Pos. 1 and incumbent Republican Dave Hayes and Democrat Dave Paul for Pos. 2. District 44, which in-

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and Arlington, is between incumbent Sid Logan and Mary Rollins. Public Initiatives There are four initiatives covering a variety of topics on the ballot this year. I-1631 would set a carbon fee that would be raised each year until carbon emissions in the state are lowered to a targeted level. The funds would be spent by an appointed board on projects to improve clean energy and reduce climate change impacts. If I-1634 was approved it would prohibit any new food or beverage taxes in the state of Washington I-1639 would enact a number of gun control measures if approved. The measure is primarily concerned with semiautomatic assault rifles and would initiate a waiting period, put a 21-years-old age requirement for buyers and require safety training, among other gun control mechanisms. I-940 would require a ‘good faith test’ be used in investigations regarding police officer’s use of deadly force. It would also mandate that police officers receive de-escalation training. Advisory vote No. 19 asks the public if the legislature should maintain a tax on crude oil and petroleum products that would raise $13 million over 10 years. This vote is non-binding and advisory only, which means the legislature is not bound to follow the outcome of the vote. Federal Seats One U.S. Senate seat is up for election this year and is between incumbent Democrat Maria Cantwell and Republican Susan Hutchinson. The District 2 U.S. Representative seat is between incumbent Democrat Rick Larsen and Libertarian Brian Luke. District 2 includes Marysville, Tulalip, much of Arlington and stretches from Shoreline to Bellingham. The District 1 seat is between incumbent Democrat Suzan DelBene and Republican Jeffrey Beeler. The district includes parts of north and east Arlington, and much of the rural Eastern parts of Snohomish, King, Skagit and Whatcom counties.

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MSD holds forum to discuss safety, security By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Marysville school officials talked about safety and security of their students on Oct. 25 at the first of two public forums. After community surveys and feedback showed that safety was one of the top issues for parents last year, the Marysville School District is putting a focus on what they do for students. “We hope to become more proactive with our safety, and not just reactive, so we can prevent incidents before they happen,” said Greg Dennis, executive director of safety and security at the district. One of the ways Dennis hopes to improve emergency response is by improving their emergency drills. “To make them more realistic and not just ‘hey, it’s a fire drill, let’s stand in the play field for five minutes,’” he said. For many safety improvements, it will require newer buildings and campuses. “I walked into one of our elementary schools yesterday, and thinking about the way the school is designed and built, it is not for the society we have today,” said Jason Thompson, Interim Superintendent for the Marysville School District. Some of the district’s schools

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Marysville officials discuss safety and security at a public forum on Oct. 25. From left, Executive Director of P-12 Schools Lori Knudson, Interim Superintendent Jason Thompson and Executive Director of Outreach and Engagement Jodi Runyon. are from the ‘50s and ‘60s and don’t have doors. “I’m not certain we want to have metal detectors and buzz-in doors everywhere, but we could have facilities that would make it easier for everyone here to know they can keep their students safer,” said Thompson. Beyond doors Dennis hopes to add potential improvements like a lockdown indicator for parents. He said that sometimes parents arrive to get their student while a lockdown is in place, which causes confusion. In terms of communication Jodi Runyon, executive director of outreach and engagement, said that the district will contact

parents when an emergency happens and encourages students and adults to not spread unverified rumors. “One of the things we can’t do as a school district is control the speed of social media,” she said, and with most students above elementary school having cell phones these days, rumors can spread quickly. “Our parents and staff hear about things often before we’ve had a chance to respond … if there is a true emergency, be patient, get the facts and we will notify through our ways and means,” she said. Mental health is also a priority T:10” for the district, said Sandra Mad-

rigal, a counselor at the district. Currently they work antibullying curriculum, drug and alcohol curriculum and suicide screenings into the schools. “In the events of a crisis, counselors will go out to that building if the school counselor needs extra help,” she said. They then come up with a plan for how to respond “and of course always working with the families so we can do what’s best for the students,” she said. Trust and respect is also important for reducing negative behavior, said Thompson. “We really feel that one of the areas that we have not done a great job at is remembering that we’re

dealing with people … we have to make an effort to rebuild trust,” he said. Cultural sensitivity is one of the areas he hopes staff can improve on. “I would like to say that it’s 2018 and everyone understands the cultures and is accepting, but that’s not always happening, and we need to focus on that,” he said. He hopes the district can improve for the betterment of the students. “I don’t want it to come across that a lot of bad stuff happens, because we’re mostly great people, but we have to remember that we’re here for our students,” said Thompson.

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By Christopher Andersson of the main organizers of christopher@northcountyoutlook.com the All City Food Drive and the Marysville Toy Store. The Marysville All City The food bank depends Food Drive kicks off on on the food brought in durNov. 3 with volunteers out ing the holidays, said Mizell. at various grocery stores “For the holidays there is during that day to collect a big push for food and that donations. helps sustain the food bank Donations will be picked for months into the next up from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at year,” she said. the Marysville Fred Meyer, The spring Postal Drive Albertsons, Grocery Outlet usually helps the food bank and Haggen, the Walmart get through the summer on Highway 9, and both months, however this year’s the Marysville and Smokey donations were lower. Point Safeway. “The Postal Drive was Collected food goes to down this year so there is the Marysville Community more of a need for food to Food Bank. help re-stock the shelves of Red barrels will also be the food bank,” said Mizell. at numerous Marysville The barrels will be out businesses throughout the for the entire holiday season holiday season as part of the and are usually collected drive. during the first week of Community members January. can drop off non-perishThis year about 60 to 90 able food, unwrapped toys barrels are going out to varior new books. Toys go to ous businesses that are parthe Marysville Toy Store, a ticipating, said Mizell. program through the food Toys have to be collected bank that provides holiday a little earlier though. gifts to local families in “We have to get all the need. toys by the second Friday The annual drive is one of December,” said Mizell, of the biggest contributors as the Marysville Toy Store to the food bank. program is held shortly af“Last year went great. We ter that. had a ton of volunteers who Mizell said the kick-off collected food all day last drive helps remind people year,” said Tara Mizell, one that the holiday season

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Marysville Getchell High School Key Club member Aiche Danioko collects food during last year's All City Food Drive on Nov. 4, 2017. is coming and gets them thinking about donating to help with the Marysville Toy Store. The kick-off and the drive are supported by various local organizations and volunteers, including the Marysville Kiwanis, Soroptimist, Venom Baseball &

Softball Club, SnoCo Express Fastpitch, local Boy Scout troops, Early Head Start and high school students. “We couldn’t do it without them,” she said. Mizell said volunteers enjoy helping their community. “They like knowing that the impact will be to the immediate area, that they’re helping people in their town,” she said. It’s also good to see the generosity of people firsthand. “You hear so many stories, such as one person who came last year and donated a can because that is what he could afford and he said he wanted to give back because the food bank had helped him in the past,” said Mizell. In addition to red barrel locations, donations can also be dropped off at the Marysville Community Food Bank at 4150 88th St. NE or at any city of Marysville government building.

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Windermere collects for food bank By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

The Marysville Windermere office is collecting donations of food and money again this year for the Marysville Food Bank during October. The office has held the food drive for about 20 years. “We are participating in the SCAR food drive, which is the Snohomish CountyCamano Association of Realtors,” said Pam Perez, sales transaction coordinator at the Marysville office. “All real estate offices in those counties are encouraged to participate, not all do and not all Windermere offices do,” she said. Many real estate offices choose to do something for

their community for the holidays and Perez said this is the choice for the local office. “For this office, this is our thing because we get to say where our donations and food go, which is the Marysville Community Food Bank,” she said. They are one of the biggest contributors to the food bank, said Perez, and have donated more than 100,000 pounds over the last three years. “I like how many people we’re feeding,” said Perez. She said there is a need to help provide food for many in the area as evidenced by the 50 percent free and reduced lunch rate at Marysville schools. “It is one the highest in our area, it’s quite substan-

tial,” she said. “There are organizations that are trying to fill those gaps,” such as the district’s summer meals program, said Perez. “And I think the food bank, and the contributions that help them, are also what fills a huge amount of that need.” The drive does a number of things throughout the month to raise money, including raffling Seahawks tickets and holding donation tables in front of some of the local grocery stores. “The biggest money-maker is the auction,” said Perez. They were able to raise around $10,000 from 18 bidders, most of them being agents at the Windermere office. The office workers there also work with Grocery

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Windermere broker Jean Cory, left, and sales transaction coordinator Pam Perez grab some soup during a luncheon held at the Marysville Windermere office in support of their annual food drive. Outlet to spend the money raised for more food donations. “The other thing that is unique about what we’re

doing is with the monetary donations we can get more pound per dollar ourselves,” said Perez, who said the last trip they averaged about

$0.60 per pound. They work with the food bank to find out what products they need to pick up to donate.

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Local businesses will buyback Halloween candy By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

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Dr. Jason Bourne, owner of Bourne Orthodontics, with some of the candy his office collected last year as part of his candy buyback.

Kids who gather too much candy during Halloween can bring it to local candy buyback programs which provide locals with money for their sweets. In Marysville there are two annual buyback programs that continue this year, at Bourne Orthodontics and Ideal Wellness. Bourne Orthodontics Both the Marysville and Lake Stevens locations of Bourne Orthodontics are collecting candy after Halloween for their 15th annual candy buyback. Last year they collected more than 1,400 pounds. That candy is eventually sent to U.S. Army troops overseas. The Marysville location

at 815 State Ave #3 will take candy on Nov. 6 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Nov. 8 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The office pays $2 per pound and also gives a $2 donation to the Marysville YMCA for every pound donated. Lisa Johansen, clinical technician and marketing coordinator, said Dr. Jason Bourne loves doing it each year. “We try to limit the sugar that our kids are eating and if it can help these other organizations, then that’s good too,” she said. Ideal Wellness All five locations of Ideal Wellness will be collecting candy this year, including their Smokey Point office at 2639 172nd St. NE Suite 104. They will be accepting candy from Halloween to Nov. 9 and paying $2 per pound. The candy goes to Operation Gratitude. “They put together care packages for the troops of not just candy, but other things like toiletries,” said Emily Countryman, owner of Ideal Wellness. Last year they collected more than 500 pounds. “We had around seven or eight of those big black trash bags and they were all pretty heavy,” said Countryman. The program is open to anybody, not just kids, she

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said. “We have a lot of people who aren’t parents or don’t have their kids around anymore and they come to drop off their leftover candy just because they don’t want it around the house,” said Countryman. Countryman said she enjoys running the program to help people stay healthy. “We’re a wellness center so we encourage people to turn in their sugar to help reduce the amount they’ll eat,” she said. “For Halloween a lot of the joy is from dressing up and going out to collect that candy,” she said, but sometimes kids collect too much. Kids and adults are also highly encouraged to write a letter, color a picture or send a note that can go with the care packages that Operation Gratitude sends out, said Countryman.

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The Arlington School District is hosting the “Know Our Schools” event for families and community members on Thursday, Nov. 15, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center.

Register for ASD's Know Our Schools event The Arlington School District is hosting the “Know Our Schools” event for families and community members on Thursday, Nov. 15, from 8:3011:30 a.m. at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd. in Arlington. The event will begin with a complimentary

breakfast with members of the district’s leadership team. Following a brief informational session, there will be a tour of a few schools to see how students are achieving in the classroom. Please register for the event by Tuesday, Nov. 13, by contacting Gary Sabol at 360-618-6217 or email gsabol@asd.wednet.edu.

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Arlington High School Teacher James Brooke has been named the Washington Traffic Safety Education Association Teacher of the Year.

Arlington's Brooke named WTSEA Teacher of the Year

Arlington High School Special Education Teacher and Traffic Safety Coordinator James Brooke has been named the Washington Traffic Safety Education Association Teacher of the Year. The “Cliff Boyce Teacher of the Year in Traffic Safety" award is given each year to a traffic safety education teacher in the state who goes above and beyond to make a difference in the area of traffic safety. Brooke has taught traffic safety for the past 25 years at Arlington High School. In addition to a regular informational meeting for parents, Brooke hosts a

second parent meeting that includes a panel of speakers who talk about traffic safety to the students and parents. Brooke said it’s incredibly important for a young driver to take some sort of driver education course before they earn their license. “Statistics show that drivers between the ages of 18 to 21 who don’t take a traffic safety course before earning their driver’s license are 80 to 90 percent more likely to have a traffic collision,” said Brooke. “Driving is a lifelong activity and we want to make sure our students are fully prepared to drive a vehicle. In addition, Arlington

High School students can earn a .5 credit by taking the class. It’s great to have such a supportive school board and district and high school administration that values driver education at the high school.” “This award is very well deserved,” said Arlington High School Principal Duane Fish. “James doesn’t do anything halfway and is very dedicated to traffic safety education.” Brooke received the award during the Washington Traffic Safety Education Association Fall Conference that was held Oct. 12-13 in Wenatchee.

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Third-grade students in Lindsay Lopata’s class at Pioneer Elementary show off the dictionaries they received from Arlington Kiwanis. This is the 17th year the service group has donated dictionaries to third-graders in the Arlington, Darrington and Lakewood school districts.

Kiwanis Club donates dictionaries The Arlington Kiwanis Club — in conjunction with the nonprofit “The Dictionary Project”— donated dictionaries to third-graders in Arlington, Darrington and Lakewood school districts recently. The goal is to assist all students in becoming good writers, active readers, creative thinkers, and resourceful learners by providing them with their own personal dictionary. “Kids are the focus of Arlington Kiwan-

is,” said member Sherri Phelps. “We want to do everything we can to give kids a leg up on their education and these dictionaries can help them do that.” The group is donating between 600-700 dictionaries to third-graders in the three districts. Friends of the Arlington Library is also involved in this project. Arlington Kiwanis has been donating dictionaries to local students for 17 years.

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Focus on Farming Wicks named city's will be held Nov. 8 Volunteer of the Month Snohomish County recently announced the details for Focus on Farming XV and Focus on Forestry IV, being held Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe. During this year’s Focus on Farming — titled “Connect, Innovate, Grow”— participants will find an exciting mix of topics, ideas, and speakers focused on helping expand the opportunities, sustainability, and economic viability of the region’s farms and forestlands. The lunchtime keynote speaker, Mike Pearson, who is host of PBS’s “Market to Market,” will take an in-depth look at the way agriculture will be changing in the next 20 years, particularly how technology will transform farming. His address is titled “The Four MegaTrends in Agriculture.” Focus on Farming has seven different tracks, with topics as diverse as: how to get started in farming, including how to buy a farm; what the future holds for selling local food; how to

sell local meats; disease management in tomatoes; and Microsoft’s new project FarmBeats, working on AI & IoT solutions for agriculture. Also, learn how Drone Technology can be used on your farm with a morning keynote address and workshop. Also new this year will be a session titled, “Latino Farming and Business Empowerment.” Strong partnerships have been created to serve the needs of local Latino farmers, helping them overcome obstacles and achieve success. This session will feature a panel discussion with Alex Perez of Northwest Agriculture Business Center, Rob Smith of Viva Farms, and Kate Smith of WSU, representing just a few of the organizations that have recently pooled their resources to empower and motivate farmers. Juan Farias of Farias Farm will share his experiences on the receiving end of these training and mentorship efforts, and what it has meant to his operation. Focus on Forestry IV, sponsored by the Sierra

Pacific Foundation, will feature workshops to help landowners manage timber lands, choose and work with loggers, get the necessary permits, as well as manage for secondary forestry products such as herbs. If you have a forest plan, or are developing a forest plan, bring your ideas for onsite help and come ask questions. Top this off with a trade show including products ranging from tractors to greenhouses, along with a gourmet luncheon prepared by area chefs from local farm-fresh ingredients, and you have the makings for a great day full of networking and learning. Registration is now open for this unique Western Washington event. Visit FocusOnFarming.org for more information and registration links. For more information on Focus on Farming, visit FocusOnFarming.org, or contact Linda Neunzig, Snohomish County Agriculture Coordinator, linda. neunzig@co.snohomish. wa.us, 425-388-7170.

Congratulations to Emily Wicks, the city of Marysville’s Volunteer of the Month for October. Wicks volunteered her time for the 2018 "Stuff the Bus" drive that collected school supplies for more than 450 Marysville and Tulalip students. Due to some last-minute changes, a need arose for a volunteer to step up and lead the efforts for the Back to School Drive this year. Wicks jumped in to fill this role, coordinating not only the supply drive but also the distribution of materials to students. Wicks spent hours shopping, sorting school supplies and traveling between supply drop-off locations. She ran all meetings for the volunteers and oversaw barrel distributions. Through her leadership, the school supply drive was very successful and helped provide students with the resources they need to do well in school. “Emily, I am pleased to honor you as Volunteer of the Month,” Mayor Jon Ne-

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Emily Wicks, lefts, receives the Volunteer of the Month award from Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring. hring said in making the announcement at the Oct. 22 City Council meeting. “Thank you for all you do for Marysville and especially for youth in our community.” In addition to her volunteer work during the Stuff the Bus drive, Wicks has also served on the City’s Diversity Advisory Committee and with the Marysville Together Coalition. A

Marysville native who continues to give back to her hometown, she also developed promotional materials for the Marysville Police ‘Coats for Kids’ drive currently underway and has been a longtime volunteer for the Marysville Community Food Bank. She has been an active member of Marysville Rotary and is a graduate of Leadership Snohomish County.

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Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad Living in the Pacific Northwest, we are lucky to have access to many wonderful food treasures such as local smoked salmon. As the Garde Mange Chef at Tulalip Resort Casino, I am given the opportunity to create a deep selection of recipes featuring fresh and local ingredients. I wanted to share a dish using the Tulalip Tribe's local smoked salmon, which has be-come very popular. I decided to create a pasta salad that showcased some of my fa-vorite ingredients. The goal was to make a dish Serves 10-12 Ingredients 1 pound smoked salmon 1 pound mini penne pasta, Barilla brand 2 each red bell peppers, medium diced 2 cups cucumber, medium diced 2 cups celery, medium diced 1 bunch green onion, thinly sliced 1 cup Italian dressing, see recipe Making the salad Cooking the penne pasta Place a large stockpot with 5 quarts of water on high heat. Add a large pinch of salt and bring to a rolling boil. Once the water starts to boil, add the penne pasta and cook for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pasta is tender. Drain well and place in a medium size mixing bowl and re-

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Sheldon said there was a need for groups like Leah's Dream Foundation to help in the area. "There's not a lot of services in our county. A lot of people have to drive over an hour in traffic to therapy appointments, or even just to find services to help their kids," she said. Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County is another local organization that was highlighted. "Providing the family with a home is a huge step toward stabilization for the whole family. This gives them a sense of community and roots where they can build family pride," said Zackuse. Roger Johnson, executive director of the organization, said that Habitat for Humanity helps build community. "We hear from kids who grew up in habitat homes and studies have shown again and again that grades improve and well-being improves," he said. The Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) was recognized for their work rehabilitating injured wildlife and sheltering cats and dogs since 1967. "We care for 8,700 animals a year.

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Our goals is to provide whatever they need to eventually be turned back into the wild," said Annette Laico, CEO of the organization. Another Puget Sound group, Long Live the Kings, was honored for their work restoring Chinook habitat (the Chinook salmon is sometimes known as the king salmon). "Their pioneering work focused on refining and rearing techniques that mimicked nature and bolstered depressed wild Chinook," said Mel Sheldon Jr., a Tulalip Tribal board member. "We're working on how we can provide more fish for fisherman and Orca whales, and do that in a sustainable way and as natural as possible," said Jacques White, executive director of the organization. Tulalip Cares also gives to organizations all across the state as well, including Bellingham's Northwest Therapeutic Riding Center and the Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra, which were recognized at Raising Hands as well. The riding center helps a wide range of abilities through horse-focused therapy. "What we do is giving people a leg up in life, developing skills and confidence and self-awareness," said Julia Bozzo, founder and director of the center.

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Tulalip Tribal board member Mel Sheldon Jr. talks about one of the organizations that Tulalip Cares has donated to at the annual Raising Hands on Oct. 27.

The orchestra helps schools continue to provide music education. "The goal is to support music in communities where there has historically been very little access, mainly because of economic barriers," said executive director of the organization Kathleen Allen. More information about Tulalip Cares is at their website at tulalipcares. org.

Snohomish County offers resources to help prepare for flood season Flood season typically begins in fall and runs through the winter months. To help you get ready, Snohomish County has developed numerous resources that you can access before, during, and after a flood event. Snohomish County Surface Water Management (SWM), the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) and Planning and Development Services (PDS) all provide information and tools related to flood preparedness and recovery. These resources focus on topics such as flood risks, real-time flood information, and steps you can take to protect your family and home from flooding. Resources Provided by Snohomish County Public Works Surface Water Management n Annual Flood Safety Guide — This guide provides information on a wide range of flood-related topics, such as researching your property’s flood risk, protecting your home from flooding, preparing for a flood, what to do in

the event of a flood, and steps to recover from a flood. Download a copy at https://snohomishcountywa.gov/DocumentCenter/ View/6787. n Flood Information Center webpage — A onestop flood information source can be found at https://snohomishcountywa.gov/796. n Elevations, Relocations & Buyout Technical Assistance — Owners of flood-prone homes may seek one-on-one assistance with projects that will provide cost-effective, longterm relief from repeated flood damages. Details at https://snohomishcountywa.gov/785. n Real-Time Flood Information System — A newly launched website enables residents to view real-time river depths and flows as well as rain gauges throughout the county. This online tool offers maps, graphs, historical data and an interactive map. Users can access online info via smartphones as well. Available at: https:// snohomish.onerain.com. n Financial Assistance

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— The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds programs under which Snohomish County can sponsor an application on a homeowner’s behalf. More information at https://snohomishcountywa.gov/785. Resources Provided by Planning and Development Services n Flood Hazard Determination Services — Residents can use this service to determine a specific property’s flood risk and regulatory base flood elevation. Contact PDS for more information: 425-388-3311. n Flood Insurance Rate Maps (also known as FIRM maps) — The preliminary flood hazard maps are the official maps on which the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has delineated special flood hazard areas and risk zones. They show the location of a property relative to special flood hazard areas, which is one of the factors determining flood insurance rates. For more information, see https://snohomishcounty-

wa.gov/3750. n Development requirements — Staff in Planning and Development Services assist property owners with understanding how to construct or retrofit their new or existing homes to be safer from flooding. Resources Provided by the Department of Emergency Management n GovDelivery (Public Alert) — Residents can receive information and tips on disaster preparedness. Register at: https://snohomishcountywa.gov/3862. n Essentials of Flood Preparedness List — This resource will help you assemble an emergency supplies kit, prepare an emergency plan, and stay informed. Details at https:// snohomishcountywa. gov / D o c u m e nt C e nte r / View/6783. n AlertSense — Residents can register and receive emergency alerts, such as those related to evacuations, crime/imminent danger and local area emergencies. Register at http:// public.a ler ts ens e.com/ SignUp/?regionID=1129.

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City's proposed budget includes funds to repave the merchants parking lot By Sarah Arney sarah@northcountyoutlook.com

A project that has been dreamed of since before the revitalization of N. Olympic Avenue more than 15 years ago, the city of Arlington’s 2019-20 biennial budget includes funds to repave the merchants parking lot in the 300 block of N. Olympic Avenue. Funds from new development mitigation fees are also slotted for improvements to the terraces of Terrace Park, along with other park improvements. Arlington City Council will take public input on the city’s 2019-2020 biennial budget next Monday, Nov. 5. Including all sources of revenue, the city will collect over $50 million and will spend more than $54 million in 2019, with expenses increasing to more than $57 million in 2020. An ending fund balance of $3.25 million will be carried over from 2018. Staff has been working on the budget since early summer based on council input at the spring retreat, with initial review at a first draft at a budget retreat meeting in early October. The preliminary budget was posted for public review on Oct. 23. After the Nov. 5 public hearing, the final budget ordinance will be presented for council approval on Nov. 19. The annual property tax levy amount must be established by ordinance by Nov. 30 for the following levy year. The $54 million budget

is guided by the city’s mission, “to provide high quality services that are essential for a safe and vibrant community.” Also guiding budget priorities is the city’s vision, recognizing that future growth is inevitable — due to its proximity to I-5 and nearby population centers — the city’s vision is not to be a bedroom community, but rather, “to preserve Arlington’s small town identity, with the support of a growing employment base from the expanding airport, a manufacturing industrial center and a thriving medical community.” The 135-page budget document proclaims that Arlington is a caring city and its people need recreational activities, educational resources, cultural opportunities and entertainment for a full quality of life. The 2019-2020 biennial budget is based on a population of 19,300 for 2019, up 3.6 percent from 2018. Population estimates are determined by the state Office of Financial Management to calculate the distribution of state revenues shared on a per capita basis. Snohomish County Assessor’s Office estimates that Arlington’s assessed value for 2019 will be nearly $2.8 billion ($2,780,543,509), an 11 percent increase from 2018 — that determines how much property taxes the city has to spend. The city’s general expense levy amount for 2019 is estimated to be $1.6432 per $1,000

of assessed property value and $.3890 per $1,000 for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Fund. Revenue sources include utility taxes, liquor and marijuana excise taxes, real estate excise taxes, permits, land-use and other service fees, and state and federal grants. The new ambulance utility fee of $15 per billable unit, established in August this year, is expected to generate $1.4 million in 2019 and $1.5 million in 2020, to help cover the costs of EMS services that are not covered by the EMS levy. A 2/10 of a percent sales tax approved by voters in 2013 funds the city’s Transportation Benefit District (TBD), strictly for repair and improvements to city roads for a 10-year period. Mitigation fees collected from new development are also used on transportation projects, with $1.589 million transferred to the Transportation Improvement Fund in this budget cycle. Because, according to the city budget preamble, “the ability to move freight and people is essential in a sustainable community,” Arlington is planning more than $6.5 million in road improvements in the next year. Of that budget, $4.5 million is from state and federal grant funding. Along with reconstruction of the merchants parking lot, projects include the design and construction of 173rd Street NE, repairing the 67th Avenue NE/193rd Street NE Centennial Trail

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Railroad Crossing, improvements to the 204th Avenue NE/77th Street NE intersection, installation of the 40th Avenue NE/172nd Street NE intersection, improvements to the Smokey Point Blvd. and SR 530 intersection and $2.6 million in pavement preservation work. A large portion of the city budget goes to staff — the people who keep the doors open and the machines running. The budget includes two new police officers and three firefighters/ EMS, and two new administrative assistants. Public safety consumes 53 percent of the general fund — a lot less this year, as EMS receives assistance from the new ambulance utility fee. New firefighters are being funded by a federal grant. New expenses in this budget include per capita funding for Snohomish Health District, the Affordable Housing Alliance and the Regional Economic Development Agency.

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n LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Sno. Co. District Court Judges support Jennifer Rancourt We are Judges in the Snohomish County District Court, and we endorse Jennifer Rancourt to replace the current Judge in the Cascade Division. Judges rely on evidence. The best evidence available in this election comes from two independent surveys of local attorneys conducted by the Snohomish County Bar Association. These results stand out: (1) Attorneys voted for Jennifer Rancourt by an astounding 87% over the current Judge; and (2) Attorneys rated judges’ performance (decision-making, demeanor, efficiency and impartiality), and the current Judge was rated last in the county - ranking 29th out of 29. In addition, Jennifer Rancourt is endorsed by 25 judges currently serving in Snohomish County; the incumbent judge is endorsed by two. That those who work in our local courts every day have such an overwhelming preference in this race speaks volumes. Jennifer Rancourt has devoted her legal career to representing our community’s most vulnerable members, earning her a well-deserved reputation for hard work, integrity and leadership. Ms. Rancourt has also proven to be an exceptional judge pro tempore (substitute judge), and she has skillfully presided over profoundly difficult cases as the chair of Washington’s Clemency and Pardons Board. Quite simply, our community should not pass up the opportunity to elect a judge of her caliber. We proudly serve this community and hope Jennifer Rancourt will be working with us as we tackle the many challenges facing our county. Respectfully, Presiding Judge Anthony Howard Judge Tam Bui Judge Beth Fraser Judge Jeffrey Goodwin

Re-elect Kristen Olbrechts I’ve known Judge Kristen Olbrechts for 27 years and trust her skill, knowledge, and legal acumen in the courtroom as an attorney and as a judge. As a prosecutor, Kristen kept communities safe. As a defense attorney, she helped low income individuals navigate the law through the public defender’s office. And as a Judge Pro Tem, she made decisions rooted in the law and in the best interest of the people of Snohomish County.

For those of us who have dedicated our careers to the law, we want judges who have a legal expertise, a commitment to justice, and a true commitment to improving the lives of others. That’s why I’ve endorsed Kristen, as have seven of my colleagues on the Washington State Supreme Court. With nearly thirty years practicing the law on both sides of the bench, her experience is unmatched. She’s independent and accountable, impartial and responsible. And as an active member of the community, she knows the values that matter in Snohomish County. Voters have an opportunity to re-elect a great judge and leader who —as she’s always done — will ensure justice is served accurately and with integrity.

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Please join me in voting for Jennifer Rancourt I am writing to endorse Jennifer Rancourt for Judge of Cascade District Court. This judicial position serves citizens of north Snohomish County, including the cities of Marysville, Stanwood, and Arlington. I have been a Judge for the past 14 years, and I know both candidates. Jennifer Rancourt is the clear choice to be the next Judge of Cascade District Court. The voters of Arlington, Stanwood, Marysville and other communities deserve a Judge who possesses the right skills, temperament, and work ethic to be a successful Judge. Because Jennifer Rancourt has worked as a Judge Pro Tem at the Marysville Courthouse for 8 years, I know that she has these important qualities. Her opponent does not. Jennifer Rancourt has been a valuable resource for our Courthouse Judges and staff. Thirty Judges who work in Snohomish County have endorsed Jennifer Rancourt over her opponent. Even the 5 Judges who work directly with the Cascade judge in District Court, all 5 have endorsed Jennifer over her opponent. This insight offers voters an inside look at the wide disparity in judicial qualities of Jennifer Rancourt over her opponent. Jennifer Rancourt is the right person for the right job, at the right time. Please join me Nov. 6th in voting for Jennifer Rancourt for Cascade District Court. Thank you. Judge Fred Gillings Marysville Municipal Court

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n WHISTLING GARDENER

To leave or not leave - that is the question It’s that time in turn provide of year again a food source when gardeners to our feathered have to decide friends — and how they are finally, a barrier going to manto winter weeds. age their piles of Fallen leaves are leaves. Over the By Steve Smith a vital link in years I have observed two the cycle of nature, that distinct groups. There is over time build soils, prethe fastidious camp that is vent compaction from the constantly collecting and driving rains, and help removing leaves as fast as to minimize erosion on they fall. Then there is the sloped ground. Nobody al natural camp that prefers in their right mind would the more passive approach ever think of removing the of letting the leaves fall leaves from the forest floor, where they may, just like yet we do it all the time in Mother Nature does. But our gardens. If you are of the “rakebefore you decide which camp you want to be in, em-up” camp, you need to let’s talk about the impor- remember that by removtance of leaves in the gar- ing your leaves you are depriving your soil of this reden. Leaves are a huge re- plenishing opportunity and source for the garden. therefore it is your responThey are rich in nutrients, sibility to find some other can act as a blanket of in- way to replenish it yourself. sulation, a hiding place for You are going to have to worms and bugs — which bring in some compost and

spread it on your beds once you have finished raking all the leaves. If on the other hand you are of the “let-em-lie” camp, you will at least need to “organize” your leaves so they are not smothering your lawn or evergreen shrubs and perennials — plants that retain their leaves all winter long that need to breathe to function and see the light of day once in a while. Your leaves can be several inches deep, as long as they are not covering any foliage. In my garden I have beds where I herd most of my leaves for the winter. The leaves stay there until mid-February, at which time I rake up what is left and put it in a compost pile. Removing the leaves at that time opens the soil to the air (and hopefully some sunshine) and helps to wake up the beds. By late

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Once the leaves fall off the trees, gardeners must decide whether or not to rake them up. April, after my plants have started to grow, I will apply some organic fertilizer along with a new layer of compost and I am good for the season. I have other beds where I do like to remove all the leaves because I want to plant bulbs and pansies and the leaves just get in the way. In these beds I will apply an organic fertilizer at the time of planting and if needed, some additional

compost to fluff up the soil and to act as a mulch for the winter. These amendments take the place of the removed leaves and help to keep my soils healthy. Overall, we need to remember that leaves are a rich source of nutrients for our gardens and are an asset, not a liability. If you can’t stand the littered look, then at least top dress your beds with a layer of finished compost for the win-

ter. If you prefer the natural look and are inclined to leave the leaves, then remove them from the lawn and any evergreen plants. You can decide in spring if you want to tidy up any more or just let nature take its course.

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www.northcountyoutlook.com Oct. 31 Nov. 6 Preschool Storytime: Let imaginations run wild with fun books, sing-along songs, and creative activities that prepare young minds for the adventures of reading. For ages 3 to 5 years. Caregiver required. Held Wednesday, Oct. 31, beginning at 10:30 a.m., at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave. Write Now - Poems From Postcards (And Other Found Texts): Discover poetry in the everyday language of postcards. This class encourages writers to

look everywhere for poetry. You don't have to consider yourself a poet. Registration is encouraged. Held Saturday, Nov. 3, 2 - 3:30 p.m., at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave.

movements that nurture the desire to read in toddlers. For ages 19 months to 3 years. Caregiver required. Held Monday, Nov. 5, beginning at 10:30 a.m., at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave.

Holiday Bazaar: Nov. 3, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Held at Marysville United Methodist Church, 5600 64th St. NE in Marysville. Handcrafted items, quilts, wood signs, bake goods, potato bar, and more. For more information call 360-6532673

Teen STEM Day - 3D Printing Pens: Come doodle in 3 dimensions with our 3D printing pens! Spaces are limited, please preregister to guarantee your spot. Held Tuesday, Nov. 6, beginning at 3 p.m., at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave.

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Handel’s “Messiah” Community Choir now forming: The Arlington/Marysville/Stanwood/Lake Stevens community choir will be forming again this November to rehearse and perform Christmas choruses from George Fredric Handel’s masterpiece “Messiah.” Rehearsals take place at the Arlington High School choir room each Monday in November (78:30) with a performance scheduled for Sunday af-

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ternoon, Dec. 9 (2 p.m.) at the Byrnes Performing Art Center on the Arlington High School campus. This community group of north county singers has met on an every-other-year basis for over 30 years and has been a traditional Christmas event for many. These choruses have proven to be timeless with the “Hallelujah Chorus” considered as the most well known piece of choral music, world over. The program will include a variety of local musical ensembles culminating with the most popular Christmas choruses from the Messiah and accompanied by a local chamber orchestra. All singers are welcome. Musical scores will be provided. Further information is available from director Lyle Forde (llforde@aol.com). Arlington HS address: 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd., Arlington, WA 98223.

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www.northcountyoutlook.com ber’s theme is cookbooks. Proceeds support the Arlington Library. The Book Sales will be held Tuesday, Nov. 13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Wednesday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave. Arlington Book Discussion Group: Come rant and rave with us as we discuss "The Dirty Life: on Farming, Food and Love" by Kristin Kimball. New members are always welcome. Held Tuesday, Nov. 13, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave. Friends of the Arlington 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., on Wednesday, Nov. 14, beginning at 3 p.m. Teddy Bear Breakfast: Providence General Children's Association's Teddy Bear Breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 1 from 8:30 until 10:30 a.m. at the Tulalip Resort. A magical holiday event featuring children's entertainer Tim Noah, an opportunity to view the incredible decorated trees, a one of a kind color book, raffle and a chance to visit the teddy bear store. Bring your own camera for pictures with Santa. Proceeds support the healthcare needs of children in our community. Tickets are $30 each (cash or check) by phone at 425317-9825 or email at teddybearbreakfast@gmail.com. The ticket price is $31.50 with credit card at https:// squareup.com/store/teddy-bear-breakfast. Patron tickets are also available for $45 (cash or check) or $47 with credit card. Providence General Children's Association is a non profit organization whose mission is to promote and contribute to the health care needs of children in the Northwest Region of Washington. To learn more about ways to volunteer or support PGCA, visit http://washington.providence.org/donate/ providence-general-childrens-association.

ONGOING EVENTS Learn to Square Dance: Come learn to Square Dance at the Totem Middle School Cafeteria, 1605 7th St. NE, Marysville. Get healthy and make new friends dancing to modern upbeat music! No experience or partner is necessary. Experienced dancers will be there to partner and assist in class. Dress is casual and the first lesson is free. For more information, call Eric or Cindy at 425-334-4374 or email squaredancelessons@gmail.com. Visit their

website at www.happyhoppers.org Arlington Community Dance: All age/family and couples – easy country dance. Caller teaches all dances. No lessons or partner needed. Finger food potluck and live music. At Sisco Heights Hall, 13527 99th Ave. NE, Arlington. Held the third Saturday every month, 6:30-9 p.m. Suggested donation $5 or $15 Family rate. TOPS 1087: TOPS 1087 meets Wednesday mornings at Faith Lutheran Church, Lakewood, 9:30-10:30 a.m., following weigh-ins which start at 8:30 a.m. Join our family to lose weight and gain friends. Contact Susan at 425-320-6061 or for more information go to www. TOPS.org. Pills Anonymous Meeting: Do you now, or have you ever had a problem with prescription pills. If so, the join the new book study Pills Anonymous Meeting. Held on Mondays, 5-6 p.m., at the Peace Lutheran Church, 1717 Larson Rd., in Silvana. For more information contact Barry at 951212-4080 or Virginia at 360631-5142. Pills Anonymous is a fellowship of mine and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so they may solve their common problem and help others recover from pill addiction. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using pills. Age 55 or over? Call RSVP: Sponsored by Catholic Community Services, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), is looking for people age 55 and over for a variety of volunteer opportunities. Volunteer drivers, Peer to Peer counselors and food bank workers are just a couple examples of what is available. People who volunteer regularly report better health and happiness. You can experience this too. If you have a few hours a week to help someone else, we want to speak with you. For more information please email John McAlpine at johnm@ ccsww.org or call (425) 3746374 or toll free at 1-888240-8572. 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.

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News Briefs Libraries plan events in honor of Veterans Day Veterans Day is Nov. 11 and libraries in Arlington and Marysville will host Veterans Day related events and services. Veterans Day Weekend Card Making for Operation Gratitude n Arlington Library n Saturday, Nov. 10, 2-3:30 p.m. n Join library staff this Veterans Day weekend for a cardmaking event to thank our men and women in uniform. Anyone

old enough to create encouraging cards and messages is welcome. Veterans Services Outreach n Marysville Library n Monday, Nov. 19, 12:304:15 p.m. n Snohomish County Veterans Assistance Program staff will be available to provide veterans’ services and benefits counseling. In addition, Sno-Isle Libraries also maintains a veterans resources page at http://bit.ly/2yCj8fz with information ranging from job

search information, and a page for veteran-related books is at http://bit.ly/2PUraqF.

Explore paths to writing success

The Marysville Library is holding Write Now: How to Stop Wishing and Start Writing on Saturday, Nov. 3, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Do you want to write but keep finding reasons not to start or stick with it? Join this interactive session to explore the many paths to writing success, typical barriers

and myths, and strategies to help. Registration required. The Marysville Library is at 6120 Grove St. For more information call 360-658-5000.

Marysville Library holds Community Connections Day The Marysville is holding a Community Connections Day on Thursday, Nov. 1, 1-4 p.m. Connect with local community service locations. It is an exciting occasion to learn about their good works and the assistance and op-

portunities they can offer you. There will be resources for everyone from early childhood to seniors, including health, employment, recreation, food and nutrition, English language learning, emergency aid, etc. Refreshments, door prizes and much, much more. The program is funded by the Friends of the Marysville Library. The Marysville Library is located at Marysville Library 6120 Grove St. For more information call 360-658-5000.

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