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Rep. Larsen holds town hall meeting By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen talked about the federal government shutdown with constituents on Jan. 20 during a town hall in Marysville. Larsen serves Washington’s 2nd Congressional District which includes Marysville, Tulalip and Arlington. Many locals who are being affected by the shutdown talked about their hardships. "We have family deployed on the North Star [a U.S. Coast Guard ship] with a wife and children at home,” said Arlington local Cheryl Wolff. “Of course family is jumping in to help, but none of us are going to be pull enough together for house payment, car insurance and health insurance." Larsen said that 800,000
Stilly Valley Collective celebrates grand opening By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com
people are working for the federal government without pay, however they are not the only ones hurting. Local mortgage loan officer Rick Tilton said his
The new Stilly Valley Collective provides office and classroom space for growing local businesses and held its grand opening on Jan. 15. The project is from the Stilly Valley Chamber of Commerce and is located at 103 E Third Street, Arlington. The Stilly Valley Collective opened its doors last October but held an open house in January. “Our private offices are almost full,” said Jennifer Egger, executive director of the Stilly Valley Chamber of Commerce. “We’d really like to start attracting actual co-workers. People who don’t want
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U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen talks with constituents at the Marysville YMCA during a town hall about the government shutdown on Jan. 20.
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During a tour of the Stilly Valley Collective on Jan. 15, Arlington City Council members Marilyn Oertle, center, and Debora Nelson, right, talk with Kiersten Baiamonte about her business that provides tours of Italy.
Mental health experts talk about stress, anxiety By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com
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Marysville Together Coalition member Greg Kenehan, left, talks about a new program to help strengthen families that will begin this January with two local community members who will help with the program, Andrea Kingsford, center, and Pat Holman, on Jan. 17
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Local mental health experts talked about stress, anxiety and depression in both parents and children as part of a “Coping with Family Stress” presentation on Jan. 17. The program was presented by the Marysville Together Coalition. “We just felt that, at the coalition level, we’ve been hearing ‘how do I help my child handle stress and how do we as a family deal with anxiety?’” said Greg Kenehan, one of the members of the coalition.
A video of the event was livestreamed and is available at the Marysville School District’s Facebook page as well. Anxiety and stress are common issues that most people have to deal with. “Stress is one of the more easily understood concepts of mental health, because we all have stress,” said Erik Haakenson, a local school counselor. “Being stressed about your finals is a realistic appraisal of the situation, not a mental health disorder,” he said. For students there are a lot of
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to make the commute down to Seattle and just want to do some work here,” she said. Over the last couple of months Egger and others have been working to get the building cleaned up and furnished. The location was formerly the Advanced Orthopaedic Institute and is now owned by Reactive Physical Therapy, who are partnering with the Stilly Valley Collective who take up the majority of the building. Businesses like Emergency Medical Education, which provides medical training and education, have moved out of their homes and into the collective already. “They’re the perfect example of a business that outgrew their kitchen table and needed to move out,” said Egger. Jamie Sawdon, co-owner of Emergency Medical Education, said that the business had “taken over the dining room and the spare bedroom,” at her home, but now it can operate out of a business location. “This is a nice central spot so our instructors can come here and pick up materials,” she said. Kiersten Baiamonte, coowner of Bio-Monte: Tours of Italy, has also been able to
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business is suffering as well. "I specialize in USDA rural home development loans. That's about 80 percent of our business, so I'm not a federal employee like some of the people in the room but our income now is taking about a 80 percent hit,” he said. President Donald Trump’s proposed border wall is the sticking point of the shutdown, and Larsen said that he supports increased border security but not the wall. "I know that there are areas the president proposed in border security that the
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move her business into the collective. “Having the co-op has really just provided us a community to work in with our fellow small business owners of Arlington,” she said. Businesses receive support like Wi-Fi and utilities, and secure phone and internet lines are available at additional cost. “We have a couple of businesses that do financial transactions that need that line,” said Egger. Classroom, studio and small-scale meeting room space is also available. “We’ve been here three months, and those three months were spent on how to best utilize the space,” said Egger, who added that the classroom space has been used a lot so far. The small meeting room could be used for interviews or document signing, said Egger. “You can imagine with the AMMIC [ArlingtonMarysville Manufacturing Industrial Center] going in, before there’s a brick-andmortar building any businesses coming in are still going to need space to do interviews,” she said. Plans for a coffee shop to move into the front of the building are already underway as well. “It’s been awesome for the local economy because this isn’t just a vacant building anymore,” said Egger. Democrats in the House agree with,” he said. Larsen noted that the exact details of Trump’s border wall have never been released, so there is nothing to hold him accountable currently. "I can't go to anybody and justify spending on money on something I think is wasteful,” he said. Many at the town hall asked Larsen to support legislation that would prevent future shutdowns. “Why isn't there a law in place that prevents one person from affecting the lives of 800,000 people and using it as a bargaining chip?” asked attendee Marylou Hart. Larsen said that he
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Stilly Valley Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jennifer Egger, right, talks about the chamber’s new offices at the Stilly Valley Collective with Arlington City Council member Marilyn Oertle during a tour of the building on Jan. 15. Some of the major signage at the front still says Advanced Orthopaedic Institute, although Egger said that will eventually be removed. The Stilly Valley Collective also serves as a new office for the Stilly Valley Chamber of Commerce and potentially as the future Visitor Information Center. The chamber currently has a contract with the city to run the Visitor Information Center at Legion Park, although that contract’s term will end soon. “One of the challenges in the little red building was security, we called 911 on a really regular basis,” said would look into the current bills being proposed but didn’t know what could be done that wouldn’t be in violation of the constitution. Many citizens also asked about immigration and reform for the current system. “The truth of it is we're continuing to fund more border security without doing anything on immigration,” said Larsen. Some argued that more acceptance of immigrants is needed. "We contributed to what's happening to Central America. And I bet most people don't know about the Banana Wars and our role in making that mess. We have an obligation to fix that,” said local Lianne Shea.
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Egger. “I think we lost a lot of volunteers over there because of the security as well,” she said. The depot at Legion Park was originally built mainly to provide public restrooms at Legion Park. Egger said it served it’s purpose as a visitor center well, but that the Collective building could provide a new location. “We’re excited that we’re growing and we appreciate the support of the community,” said Egger. More information about the Stilly Valley Collective is available at the chamber’s website at www.stillyvalleychamber.com.
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Local Marylou Hart speaks at a Marysville town hall about the government shutdown with U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen on Jan. 20.
Others wondered about the cost of undocumented immigrants, however Larsen said that because of the taxes they pay they are a net positive on the budget. “There is more being paid from their taxes than is going out to those folks,” he said. Larsen encouraged his constituents to continue contacting their representatives every couple of days "so that there's a drumbeat of urgency from the public.”
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Rep. Larsen checks out Stilly lunch program By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen stopped by the Stillaguamish Senior Center to see a lunch program that helps older adults socialize while providing a healthy diet. Larsen, who represents Washington’s 2nd Congressional District that includes Marysville, Arlington, Tulalip, helped serve lunch to some of the seniors at the center on Jan. 18. Local nonprofit organization Homage Senior Services and the Stillaguamish Senior Center partner to put on the lunches at the center. The program is paid in part by donations from seniors and others at the lunch, and in part by federal funding from the Older Americans Act. The 1965 act is meant to provide a number of services to help older Americans, including disease-prevention, home services, nutrition, caregiver support and elder rights programs, and it continues to be renewed by the modern U.S. Congress, most recently in 2016. Those funds are not subject to the federal shutdown this year because the renewal covered this year. “Fortunately the funding is stable for this year, so we’re really lucky,” said Martha Peppones, nutrition and advocacy director at Homage Senior Services. The biggest thing the meals provide is social stimulation, said Danette
Klemens, executive director of the Stillaguamish Senior Center. “On Fridays for us it’s a great opportunity because we have music before and then a number of people come out and engage. They have this time together in a peer setting,” said Klemens. “It gets people out and decreases the isolation, which is a huge thing with older adults,” she said. Peppones said senior isolation is a big problem and providing older adults with spaces to get together is important because of that. “It’s an opportunity for people to get together and socialize. That’s one of the main reasons this program exists is to get people out,” she said. “The food is always what draws people in, but the majority of people that come are here because they like to be around other people,” she said. Homage officials also work to make sure they are able to get fresh fruit and vegetables into the meals as often as possible, said Peppones. “I like to think that the food is good. We do a lot of work to make sure it meets the dietary needs of older adults,” she said. Klemens said there are a lot of studies that say healthy eating is one of the best things seniors can do to continue being healthy as they age. “I think it helps them because it’s a big meal and
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has all the nutritional requirements, so all they have to plan for is a breakfast and a lighter supper in the evening,” she said. Eating good meals is also important for many prescriptions, she said. “With the multiple medications they may be taking, it’s important to be getting a healthy diet,” said Klemens. The senior center and Homage have been providing the meals for several decades now. “We’ve been doing the lunches long before I came here,” said Klemens. “Homage has been providing senior meals in Snohomish County for about 45 years,” said Peppones. She added that throughout the years of the pro-
gram it’s helped keep seniors social and active. “We’re always looking for different ways to jazz it up a little bit, but pretty much this is what people want to do, to come, sit, talk and have a good meal,” she said. Klemens is thankful for Homage Senior Services' continuing help with the program. “It’s a wonderful partnership with Homage that helps us serve the senior community,” she said. Peppones also recognized Larsen for stopping by to help highlight the program. “We’re just delighted that Rep. Larsen is here and he is a strong supporter of services for older adults,” she said.
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U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, left, and Linda Forbes, a volunteer with the Stillaguamish Senior Center, help serve one of the center’s Friday lunches on Jan. 18.
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M-P, MG swim teams fall to Oak Harbor By Andrew Hines sports@northcountyoutlook.com
The Marysville-Pilchuck and Marysville Getchell boys swim teams hosted the Oak Harbor Wildcats on Jan. 15. The Chargers and the Tomahawks battled hard with the Wildcats throughout the meet, but Oak Harbor was able to win both
matchups. MarysvillePilchuck lost by a score of 111-63 and Marysville Getchell lost 104-67. “It was a fun meet. We had some more best times and we’re battling through some fatigue with a lot of meets close together. We’re prepping for the last meets now because everyone has something, whether it be JV Champs, Districts or
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Leif Anderson stays at the front of the pack for the Tomahawks in the 100-yard breaststroke at Marysville-Pilchuck High School on Jan. 15.
State,” said Marysville Head Coach Meredith Jenks. Marysville-Pilchuck’s scoring output was highlighted by Seth Little, Ian Meetsma and Leif Anderson. Little participated in the breaststroke leg of the 200-yard medley relay which finished fourth with a time of 2:14.17. He also placed second in the individual medley, 2:27.42, third in the 100-yard butterfly, 1:05.25, and was part of the second-place 400yard freestyle relay team with a time of 4:43.64. Meetsma was also a part of the same relay teams, as well as earning two firstplace finishes in the 100yard freestyle with a time of 52.84 seconds and the 100yard backstroke, 1:01.45. Anderson competed in the 200-yard medley relay and earned a first-place finish in the 100-yard breaststroke, 1:12.13. Leif Anderson also contributed in the diving portion of the team alongside Andrew Kallio. Anderson
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Jesse Nahinu keeps the Chargers in good position during the butterfly leg of the 200-yard medley relay against Oak Harbor at Marysville-Pilchuck High School on Jan. 15.
finished third with a score of 186.10 and Kallio took the first-place spot with an impressive score of 234.10. The Chargers were led by Jesse Nahinu, Kameron Wilkes and Nicholas Carlson. Nahinu raced in the butterfly leg of the second-place 200-yard medley relay, 2:08.77, the second-place freestyle relay, 1:53.22, and the 400-yard freestyle relay that finished first with a time of 4:33.22.
He also earned a first-place finish in the 500-yard freestyle, 6:13.95. Wilkes took part in the medley relay and the freestyle relay, as well as earning secondplace finishes in the 50yard freestyle, 25.87, and the 100-yard butterfly with a time of 1:02.66. Carlson was also part of the 200yard freestyle relay, and competed solo for a firstplace spot in the 200-yard freestyle, 2:15.02, and sec-
ond-place in the 100-yard freestyle, 57.65. If you want to come out to support Marysville, they will be hosting the Last Chance Invite on Thursday, Jan. 31, at 4 p.m. Multiple teams will be participating in the Invite including the Everett Seagulls, Lake Stevens Vikings, Monroe Bearcats, Mount Vernon Bulldogs, Oak Harbor Wildcats and Stanwood Spartans.
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The Arlington boys wrestling team matched up with the Oak Harbor Wildcats and the MarysvillePilchuck Tomahawks for a night of high-level competition on Jan. 18. The Eagles opened their senior night by taking on the Wildcats. Arlington and Oak Harbor competed neck-to-neck as they nearly split the first seven matches with the Eagles earning four victories and holding a lead of 21-14. After keeping it close, Oak Harbor lost six of the last seven matches and fell to the Eagles 54-20. After Oak Harbor, Arlington set their sights on the Tomahawks. They opened the match winning the first two over Marysville-Pilchuck and establishing a 10-0 lead. However, the Tomahawks went on a dominate run throughout the rest of the match as they won 10 of the last 12 matches and took the victory by a wide margin of 55-19. “We wrestled hard. Some of our guys are just starting to turn it on as we get closer to the postseason so it’s all starting to come together at the right time. As for the seniors, it’s exciting to see them come out here and put it all out there one last time,” said Arlington Head Coach
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Isaiah Galindo, top, earns the takedown for the Tomahawks over Arlington’s senior Gavin Howell, bottom, at Arlington High School on Jan. 18. Jonny Gilbertson. The Eagles were led in both matches by Daniel Heiss, Sam Rush and Dorian Tollenaar. Heiss, senior 113-pound class, was able to earn two pins on the night as he finished Oak Harbor with 54 seconds left in the second round and ended the Tomahawks 18 seconds into the third. Rush, senior 160, secured a pin 48 seconds into the second round against the Wildcats and then beat Marysville-Pilchuck by decision with a score of 17-10. Tollenaar, sophomore 120, took the six-point forfeit from Oak Harbor and finished on a pin 1:19 into the match against M-P.
“It was great to be able to come away with a win over Arlington because it’s always tough and competitive. Our league is very tough top to bottom, and I think that benefits us as we get into the postseason,” said Marysville-Pilchuck Head Coach Craig Iversen. Marysville-Pilchuck had six wrestlers finish their match within the first two minutes of competition. Tanner Lauzon, senior 126, was the first on the night with the finish in 26 seconds. Right after him Austin Davis, junior 132, earned his pin with 41 seconds left in the first round. A couple of matches later Jonathon Goeden, senior
145, earned his six points 1:09 into the match. Cayden White, junior 182, continued the dominance with the pin at the end of the firstround with eight seconds to spare. Finally, Kamiakin Craig, junior 220, and Jeff Roullier, senior 285, earned their pins 1:08 and 18 seconds, respectively, into the first round. The Eagles and the Tomahawks have no home matches left this season. However, Arlington will travel to Marysville Getchell to face the Chargers on Thursday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m. and Marysville-Pilchuck travels to Stanwood to take on the Spartans on the same day at 5:45 p.m.
Ferndale defeats Lakewood By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com
The Lakewood boys wrestling team competed against the Ferndale Golden Eagles on Jan. 16. The Cougars started out strong as they won three matches out of the first five on the backs of a very young group of wrestlers. With six freshmen on the varsity roster, Lakewood earned multiple impressive victories throughout the match. At the end of the ninth match the Cougars held a small 26-24 lead over the Golden Eagles. Unfortunately, after a forfeit and two losses by pin, Ferndale managed to take control of the match and earn the 42-26 victory. “They’re a good team. Right now, it’s not about winning and losing, it’s about getting better, learning in the room and learning out here against other teams,” said Lakewood Head Coach Tom O’Hara. The Cougar freshmen Chase Dawson and Dre Ang had impressive victo-
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Shane Dawson, Lakewood freshman, gets the takedown near the end of the first round against the Golden Eagles at Lakewood High School on Jan. 16.
ries. Dawson, 132-pound class, was able to earn the first Lakewood victory with a pin 26 seconds into the second round. Ang, 152, wasn’t able to earn a pin but dominated in his matchup to earn a technical pin, by a score of 24-7, with 1:21 left in the third round. “Now that we are getting near the end of the year, it is go time. We need to start drilling harder and push-
ing ourselves at a different level because at this point it’s a sprint,” said Coach O’Hara. Lakewood’s score had other contributors including Brendan McClellan, Barrett Meyer and Gavin Wright. McClellan, junior 145, had the fastest pin for the Cougars as he finished his matchup 37 seconds into the first round. Meyer, sophomore 195, took his
match into the third round but also finished with a pin with 52 seconds left. Wright, senior 170, was the only match to finish by decision as he won 10-5 over Ferndale. If you want to come and cheer on the Cougars, they have one home match left in the regular season against the Sedro-Woolley Cubs on Wednesday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m.
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Arlington Police Dept. honors employees ___ “ By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com
The Arlington Police Department recognized officers who excelled during the last year during their annual awards ceremony on Jan. 11. “Once a year we get the whole department together and try to cover the highlights, including the good, the bad and the ugly,” said Arlington Police Chief Jonathan Ventura. “As part of that it is important to recognize employees that excelled,” he said. The Police Employee of the Year for 2018 was officer Ken Thomas and law enforcement embedded social worker Britney Sutton. Thomas and Sutton partnered on the embedded social worker program which began early in 2018 for Arlington. The program seeks to reach homeless individuals who are dealing with addiction issues and attempt to support them rather than trying arrest them as a first response. “With the embedded social worker program receiv-
Jurisdictions from across the country, and even outside the country, have contacted us about how we got this program started.
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ing national attention” it was pretty clear who would get the award this year, said Ventura. “Jurisdictions from across the country, and even outside the country, have contacted us about how we got this program started,” he said. The nominations for the award came from peers in the department, he said. Ventura said that Arlington and nearly all police departments across the country have looked toward arrests as the first solution to problems that arise because of addiction. “The root of the problem
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Social worker Britney Sutton, center left, and Arlington police officer Ken Thomas, center right, were recently awarded with the Police Employee of the Year for 2018 in Arlington. They are joined by Arlington Police Chief Jonathan Ventura, left, and Mayor Barbara Tolbert at the launch of the embedded social worker program last March. is a social issue, and police are not social workers,” said Ventura. The first year of the program went well, said Ventura, with many homeless individuals getting into programs which help them beat addiction. “Our guys have shown that they are out there making a difference,” he said. “Those two had a phenom-
enal year." Ventura is hopeful that social workers will be more integrated with problems traditionally thought of as “police work.” “This problem was put in front of the police and we’re problem solvers so we’ve been trying,” said Ventura, who added there are likely better ways to approach homelessness.
“Quite frankly I think this is the future of law enforcement,” he said. “We need to put a lot more money into programs like this, because it has shown so much potential." Other awards include the Chief ’s Traffic Enforcement Award given to officer Stephanie Ambrose and the Chief ’s DUI Award given to officer Alex Donchez.
Those awards recognized officers who increased public safety on the streets of Arlington. “Taking a drunk off the road can be one of the most impactful things we can do, potentially saving a life,” said Ventura. Officer Shelly Hamel was recognized for her involvement in an incident which saved the life of a citizen and officers Mike McQuoid and Mike Knight were recognized for Valor. “We were assisting another agency in an incident where shots were fired,” said Ventura. “Our officers were able to subdue the subject in a non-lethal way." Over the last few years the department has attempted to become more community focused and respond to the needs of the public. “And every agency says they are trying to be community-oriented policing,” said Ventura. He pointed out the Arlington department’s conversations with neighborhoods and businesses, as well as their Conversations with Cops program. School Resource Officer Justin Olson received the Chief ’s Community Engagement Award for continuing that effort. “He was inspired by Conversations with Cops and he decided to replicate that within the schools,” said Ventura. The full list of award winners is available at the city of Arlington’s website at www.arlingtonwa.gov. Sure, you love our paper... but don’t forget to
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Arlington Eagle Festival highlights wildlife, environment By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com
Birds of prey, nature exhibits and walks through wilderness are all part of Arlington’s annual Eagle Festival which returns this year Feb. 1-2. The event provides downtown activities for local families with a focus on the nature around the Stillaguamish Valley. “It started because we didn’t have a lot going on in the winter time,” said Sarah Lopez, community revitalization project manager with the city of Arlington. “And because we also wanted an event that focused on the nature here." The festival began in 2008 and has continued with support of the city of Arlington, the Stillaguamish Tribe and various other local organizations which help to put it on. “The people really enjoy it and come back every year, which is why we continue to help run it,” said Lopez. There are numerous activities for people to do throughout the day. “People like the variety of events. There are a lot of different things throughout the day for everyone,” said Lopez. The Sarvey Wildlife Care Center plans to return with some of their large birds, usually including a couple of eagles and owls, for display at the Arlington City Council chambers. Sarvey officials plan to be there from noon to 4 p.m. “You get to be up close and personal to some birds of prey,” said Lopez. Sound Salmon Solutions, the Snohomish Conservation District and other groups will also be at the City Council chambers with nature exhibits. Nature tours include a bird identification walk sponsored by the Pilchuck Audubon Society, which
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has a new location at Country Charm Park, 604 E Gilman Ave., this year. It is from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The Nature Conservancy at Port Susan also returns with a tour. “The Nature Conservancy is not usually open to the public, so this is a rare opportunity to meet with some biologists and volunteers there,” said Lopez. The Stilly Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a treasure hunt for children and an “Identify Your Arlington Stream” event. “There will be an interactive display at the new Stilly Collective [by the
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Chainsaw sculptors also return and will work out at the Legion Park parking lot. They are scheduled to be active Feb. 1 and 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. More information and details about all the events going on at this year’s Eagle Festival are available on the city of Arlington website at www.arlingtonwa.gov/168.
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M'ville Opera House hosts Wedding Show C ommunity members will have a one-stop place to see the Marysville businesses that are available to make the perfect wedding happen. The Marysville Wedding Show is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 26, at the
Marysville Opera House at 1225 Third St. in Marysville. The Wedding Show will host planners, photographers, caterers, DJs, florists and travel agents specializing in weddings and are based in the North Snohomish County area.
More than 40 vendors are slated to attend including Daisy and Wish, Legacy Portraiture, Prudence and Sage, the Hair Bar and Exquisite Travel Group. The Wedding Show takes place during a busy time in the wedding industry to
prepare for the busy summer wedding season. Lauren Woodmansee, cultural art supervisor for the city of Marysville Parks, Culture and Recreation, said that many couples got engaged over the holidays and they are eager to start planning for the wedding. "It's a fun way to start the new year," Woodmansee said. The city of Marysville owns and operates the Opera House. Woodmansee said the show is smaller than larger ones that take place at Tulalip and Seattle, but it emphasizes local businesses.
A fashion show, sponsored by Paeonia Pines along with Olive and Opal, will take place during the middle of the Wedding Show. The fashion show features bridal-inspired designs from Isabel Rose Boutique, AC Mora's Boutique and Bella Boutique. The Wedding Show will allow couples to sample delicious appetizers, see gorgeous centerpieces and the latest stationery designs, as well as meet wedding planners. The first 100 visitors through the door will receive a swag-bag filled with goodies from vendors. The
Marysville Wedding Show is free to attend. The Marysville Wedding Show also provides a chance to tour the Opera House. The city-owned Opera House is available for special events, concerts and private events. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Employees will be on hand during the Wedding Show to offer tours, answer questions and check venue availability. For more information about the Marysville Opera House, go to www.marysvillewa. gov/762Opera-House.
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ecause fashion preferences were once ornate and dependent on precise fits, ready-to-wear clothing really did not become widely available until the early 20th century. Such attire is now available in just about any retail store. Now that ready-to-wear clothing is so readily available, the average person may be unfamiliar with custom-made or tailored items. In fact, a couple's wedding may be the only instance in their lives when they require the services of a seamstress or tailor. “It takes longer than you think,” said Itzel Taylor of Bella Boutique, which is
celebrating its third year in its Arlington location. She recommends a bride should choose a wedding dress between eight and nine months before the wedding date. Bella Boutique works with two designers to create wedding dresses and it takes around six months to create a dress. An additional month is needed to complete any alterations and a month is needed for the piece-of-mind for the bride. Fittings are a part of wedding planning. There are several tips to help brides-to-be navigate the process of finding and being fitted for a dress. Try on sample gowns. The first step is to make
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your rounds to various gown shops and try on the samples they have available. Most sample sizes will not be the size you wear every day, so expect them to be ill-fitting. Do not be discouraged. Taylor said that brides should beep an open mind when they try on dresses. Sometimes they come in with a specific style in mind and get frustrated when it doesn’t fit properly. They should also budget properly for a dress. Taylor noted that dresses at Bella Boutique cost between $200 and $1,500. Alterations can cost around $150. Once a gown is chosen, the dress shop will take your measurements and order the gown according to the manufacturer’s sizing guide. Again, this can be shocking, since the size will likely be larger than what you wear in street clothes. Some shops will also order a little larger to allow for adequate tailoring. Schedule the first fitting. The first fitting should be anywhere from eight to 12 weeks before the wedding date, according to experts at WeddingWire, an online wedding information provider. This is the time it takes to complete most standard alterations. Complex customizations can take even longer. Brides should also budget a minimum of $500 for alterations, which may or may not be included in the price of the dress. Bring shoes and under-
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Did You Know? A first dance song at the wedding reception often sets the tone for the upcoming festivities and can exemplify just how newlyweds feel about each other. Couples may agonize over which song to choose, but there are many different resources available that can help couples narrow down their options. Spotify, the popular streaming music service, has compiled a list of the most popular wedding songs for 2018, based on global respondents. Their top pick was “Perfect,” by Ed Sheeran, a song that many might suspect was composed with wedding dances in mind. Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud,” Etta James’ “At Last,” John Legend’s “All of Me,” and Elvis Presley’s “Can’t Help Falling in Love” filled out the remaining top five spots on Spotify’s list.
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couples may be tempted to ask every friend, sibling or cousin they have to be in their wedding parties, and some do. In fact, ancient Roman law required 10 witnesses to be part of the wedding ceremony. However, the larger the wedding party, the more people couples have to coordinate and the more personalities they must manage. While large wedding parties are in style, there isn’t any one-size-fits-all formula to decide which size party is right for a particular situation. Trends vary based on geography and culture. These tips can help couples decide on the size of their wedding parties. n Match it to scope and style. Wedding planners may use a standard ratio for a proportion of guests to wedding party
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members. That ratio is one pair of wedding attendants for every 50 guests. This creates a balanced feel where the more people in attendance, the larger the wedding party and vice versa. n Consider your expenses. Wedding party members may be asked to spend considerable amounts of money to be in the wedding, but the couple will have certain expenses tied to the wedding party as well. Sullivan said wedding party members could pay around $1,000 or more depending on activities, preparation and traveling. These can include limousines to ferry people between the ceremony and reception, photography costs to arrange and photograph large wedding parties, the cost of boutonnieres and bouquets, attendants’ gifts, as well as extra mouths to feed at the rehearsal dinner. Small wedding parties can be easier on couples’ budgets. n Know your expectations. Couples should discuss what they expect from their wedding parties. Do couples want their loved ones to be very hands-on or waiting in the wings? For those who want a lot of input from their wedding parties, asking distant friends or family to be included may be impractical. Couples could benefit from have lower expectations for what each person in the party is able to provide, or the couple could provide more to the party. Sullivan recommended choosing people who are reliable and willing to spend time and resources to participate. Wedding party members should be people couples can rely on, and it only helps if wedding party members are not prone to overreacting. Choose a wedding party that can be trusted and people with whom you get along. Wedding party sizes are up to the couple, but bigger isn’t always better. Sullivan said she is sometimes seeing wedding parties with a limited size with other couples choosing not to have a wedding party, but choosing to still be surrounded by family and close friends to mark such an important occasion.
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Alternatives to traditional engagement rings ____ A “ n engagement ring symbolizes the start of a lifelong commitment and may even set the tone for a couple’s wedding day. Jewelry styles are personal, and grooms-to-be should carefully research their significant others’ preferences in terms of precious metals, colors and gemstones. Even though tradition holds that a diamond gemstone is classic for engagement rings, these precious stones are not the only options. In fact, before World War II, just 10 percent of proposals involved diamond engagement rings. That number jumped to 80 percent by 1990. However, many modern couples now lean toward other offerings, not only for the uniqueness they provide, but also for the potential cost savings. “We’ve definitely seen an increase in alternatives to diamonds with younger generations,” said Casey Wagner of Marysvillebased Wagner Jewelers. Wagner Jewelers, which has been in business for 38 years, recently helped a young man create a ring comprised of palladium complete with two birth stones with moissanite, which is a man-made stone, accents. Wagner said he is seeing people choose alternative metals when designing engagement rings. Rather than gold, rings are being made with palladium, platinum or sterling silver. Those seeking something unique can embrace these engagement ring options. n Amethyst: This vibrant, lavender-hued stone can be breathtaking when cut the correct way. Purple
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shades have long been associated with royalty, making an amethyst fitting for such an occasion as special as an engagement. Because amethysts, which are less expensive than diamonds, are a seven on the Mohs scale for gemstone hardness, they can be very durable. n Knot rings: These rings do not have a center stone. Rather, they’re designed to be a tied knot or infinity symbol. These rings can be particularly sentimental as they represent true, unbroken love. n Opal: Gemstones, like flowers, have been assigned certain meanings. Tying the engagement ring to one of them can infuse more symbolism into the relationship. Opal, for example, represents love, passion, creativity, spontaneity, and inspiration. Those traits seem tailor-made for surprise proposals. n Sapphire: While sapphire stones often are blue, they can also be yellow, green, pink, and white. Sapphires are the third hardest mineral. A white sapphire can be the perfect diamond replacement. n Garnet or ruby: Red is the definitive color of love. A Valentine’s Day proposal can be made even more special by presenting an engagement ring with a red gemstone. n Moissanite: The jewelry source Brilliant Earth
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Ruling strengthens habitat protection A recent Washington Supreme Court ruling has strengthened a state law aimed at protecting the waters, shorelines and streambanks essential to salmon recovery. The ruling also reflects the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the culvert case that the state has a duty to protect habitat so that salmon are available for tribes to exercise our treaty rights. Since 1943 the Hydraulic Project Approval process – administered by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife – has been one of our frontline defenses to protect salmon. An HPA is required for any activities in and around state waters that can threaten fish, shellfish and other natural resources. That includes everything from construction of a hydroelectric dam to maintenance on a private dock. Most state natural resources agencies that issue permits can use civil law enforcement tools like high fines and stop work orders to ensure compliance. WDFW could only levy a $100 dollar per day fine and could not issue stop work orders. The agency could use criminal law enforcement tools like referring violators to local prosecutors, but clogged courts made convictions slow and difficult. WDFW wanted to use additional civil enforcement tools like providing technical assistance before moving on to fines, stop work orders and criminal prosecution. It was clear that changes were needed.
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In 2011 WDFW embarked on a nearly fouryear process to amend the HPA rules that included gathering extensive input from the public, construction industry, local governments, tribes, environmental groups and others. The process quickly turned into a debate over HPA permit fees, program jurisdiction and enforcement. Several bills were introduced in the state legislature to resolve the conflicts but went nowhere. One of the largest sticking points was the scope of WDFW’s enforcement authority. Critics claimed the agency could regulate activities only below the high water mark along streams and marine shorelines. Supporters argued that few projects take place entirely below the high water line and can dramatically affect streamflows, water quality and fish. Opponents filed suit in Thurston County Superior Court challenging WDFW’s jurisdiction, but the court ruled that the agency’s existing area of responsibility was clear. State Attorney General Bob Ferguson came to the same
conclusion when asked to issue an opinion in the case. Dissatisfied, opponents took the case to the Washington Supreme Court, which ruled unanimously in early December that the plain language of the HPA law clearly does not limit WDFW authority above the high water line. That’s a win for salmon at a time when salmon are declining because we are losing salmon habitat faster than it can be restored and protected. Healthy streambanks help keep water temperatures low, stabilize sediment and contribute to diverse instream habitat that salmon – both hatchery and wild – need to thrive. Our marine shorelines provide critical habitat for prey species like sand lance that salmon feed on. Protecting and preserving habitat gains are essential to salmon recovery. The ruling helps ensure that completed habitat restoration projects aren’t undermined by construction or other activities above the highwater mark. We applaud the Washington Supreme Court’s decision because we believe that all natural resources are connected and that we are connected to them. Limiting how and where those resources can be protected compromises their health and our ability to manage them effectively in the future. Lorraine Loomis is the Chair of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission.
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at the high school with bond proceeds. The good news is that the 1999 bonds that were sold to build the new High School will be paid off soon, and this new tax should not result in an increase in what you are already paying for school taxes. The safety measures have been endorsed by Firefighters IAFF Local 3728. As individuals, and not in their official capacities, the measure has been endorsed by Jonathan Ventura and David Kraski. There is information about all aspects of the measure on the District’s website, including a tax calculator: https://www.asd.wednet. edu/Bond Please vote “YES” for schools on February 12th! Citizens Committee for Arlington Schools Kimberly Meno, President (co-chair) John Meno, Vice President (co-chair) Heather Logan, Treasurer Gary Sabol, Secretary Dave Duskin, Director
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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR WHITMAN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARC D. BAILEY, Deceased, NO. 19-4-00004-38, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, (RCW 11.40.030)
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARY ELIZABETH NEWLAND a/k/a MARIBETH NEWLAND, deceased, NO. 18-4-02191-31, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, RCW 11.40.030
The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having claims against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: January 23, 2019 Personal Representative: CHARLES CASWELL Attorneys for Personal Representative: IRWIN MYKLEBUST SAVAGE & BROWN, P.S. By: Kelly N. Brown , WSBA No. 4681 Address for Mailing or Service: Irwin, Myklebust, Savage & Brown, P.S. P.O. Box 604 / 1230 SE Bishop Blvd. Pullman, WA 99163-0604 509.332.3502 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Superior Court of Whitman County, Washington, Cause No. 19-4-00004-38
LEGAL NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: EDWIN N. BECK, Deceased, NO. 19-4-00049-31, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, RCW 11.40.030 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: January 16, 2019 Personal Representative: Mark L. Beck Attorney for Personal Representative: Steven J. Peiffle, WSBA #14704 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 188, 103 North Street, Arlington, WA 98223 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 19-4-00049-31
The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: January 16, 2019. Personal Representative: SI NEWLAND, also known as GEORGE SIMON NEWLAND JR Attorney for Personal Representative: Steven J. Peiffle, WSBA #14704 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 188, 103 North Street, Arlington, WA 98223 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 18-4-02192-31
LEGAL NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DOROTHY E. STURGEON, Deceased, NO. 19-4-00048-31, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, RCW 11.40.030 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: January 16, 2019 Personal Representative: Ann Marie Sturgeon Swannack Attorney for Personal Representative: Bradley E. Neunzig, WSBA #22365 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 188, 103 North Street, Arlington, WA 98223 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 19-4-00048-31
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13 LWSD looks to fill vacant board position By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com The Lakewood School District is looking for a community member to serve on their school board after long-time school board member Greg Jensen announced his resignation. Jensen submitted his letter of resignation last month at the Dec. 19 Lakewood School District board meeting. “Director Greg Jensen served for 15 years on our school board and all of his children have graduated from Lakewood High School. He left his position to spend more time with his family,” said Shelly Patter-
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factors in their life that could be sources of stress. “Some of the things they are stressed out about are school, their social relationships and fitting in, sometimes they’re getting along fine but it’s their friends who are not getting along,” said Natalie Gustafson, a local school counselor. There are many ways that those feelings can come out, said Gustafson. “When kids feel overwhelmed they can do a number of things. They can shut down, they can get angry, they can get tearful. You don’t always know what’s going on,” she said. Getting children used to the feelings of stress and anxiety is one way that we
son, executive administrative assistant with the Lakewood School District. The resignation is effective Jan. 16 and his position is now vacant. Lakewood school officials are now looking for a community member interested in filling the Director District 4 position. District 4 is on the northwest corner of the Lakewood School District and includes areas around the north of Lake Goodwin and the west side of Lake Ki. More detailed information is available at the Lakewood School District website at lwsd.wednet.edu. Applications for the position are also available on
the district’s website. Paper copies are available from the district’s executive administrative assistant Shelly Patterson at spatterson@lwsd. wednet.edu. School board members have a number of responsibilities including helping to shape the district’s budget and educational policies. “The role of a board member is to offer guidance to the superintendent of the district and help map the direction of instruction and district growth,” said Patterson. The primary responsibility for board members is to be part of the two board meetings each month. “Required commitment
from a board member is they can attend twicemonthly scheduled meetings, an occasional study session, a few conferences or special meetings as necessary,” said Patterson. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and registered voters in the state of Washington. Applications are open until Feb. 26. The board plans to interview qualified applicants on March 6 and eventually appoint one of the interviewees. The appointed individual will serve in the position until Nov. 2019 and would need to file for election in May if they wish to continue serving on the school board.
can teach them how to have healthy coping mechanisms. “We need to normalize anxiety and to tell our kids that we need anxiety a little bit, otherwise we’re not going to be worried about getting out of bed in the morning,” said Scott Wikes, owner of Fountaingate Psychological Services in Marysville. Simply verbalizing those feelings can help children, said Gustafson. “Just saying ‘I can imagine that is very stressful for you’ or ‘this is going to be kind of hard for you,’” she said. Stress and anxiety in parents is also something that can be passed down to children, said Wikes. “Kids are sponges, they’re going to hear and absorb everything that goes on,” he said.
Having an ‘age-appropriate conversation’ about a source of stress or anxiety can be better than keeping something from children, said Haakenson. “We have the sense we want to protect the young people from our stressors and what’s going on in the family,” he said. “However, most young people have really good barometers, and even if they don’t know what it is, they know something is up. Having that be a mystery can sometimes be more problematic,” he said. Depression is another source of mental health problems for many children, oftentimes teenagers. Wikes said that parents will often know something is wrong. “A parent is going to know, internally, that something has gone amiss. They’re not doing things that used to be fun, they’re not eating, sleep is disturbed, their grades have dropped or they’re not talking to friends,” he said. There are many ways that depression manifests in children, said Gustafson. “Depression may not look like a lot of sadness or moping, although it can. Just being sort of short-tempered and emotional can be a sign, although on the other hand those are sometimes typical behaviors for a teenager,” she said. Scientists say that the brain doesn’t finish developing until the mid 20s, Gustafson said, “which is way past what we think of as being a teenager.” And even after that pro-
cess is done, many adults still have behavior that leads to mental health problems. “Even as adults we have some of that stuff going on that needs to be addressed that creates confusion, dysfunction and disordered thinking. I don’t know if there is a time that the brain is really there,” said Wikes. For overwhelmed parents, their regular doctor is often the best person to start with for resources. “I really recommend to parents or kids, just start out with your regular family doctor to check in with someone you have a relationship with already,” said Gustafson. For families that are looking for more help, the Marysville Together Coalition plans to start a Strengthening Families Program from January to March, beginning on Jan. 24. The program will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cedarcrest Middle School and is meant for parents and youth age 10 to 14. “They will come to the program as a family,” said Andrea Kingsford, one of the leaders of the program. Parents and children will spend an hour apart. “They’re learning similar things, but learning it how it applies in their worlds,” said Kingsford. Then the families will spend an hour together, “where they may have discussions or play a game, but that learning will happen as a family,” she said. To register or for more information e-mail marysvilletogether@gmail.com.
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world of stories music and movements that nurture the desire to read in toddlers. For ages 19 months to 3 years. Held Monday, Jan. 28, 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. Caregiver required. Held Tuesday, Jan. 29, beginning at 10:30 a.m., at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave.
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Washington Ave. Silvana Fair Annual Auction: The Silvana Fair Board members are making plans for the Annual Auction which will be held on March 9 at Viking Hall in Silvana. The Auction is the main fundraiser for the Silvana Fair which will be held on July 27. The Silvana Fair is family oriented with free admission and free parking. Members will be out soliciting merchants for donations. To make a donation of new items, go to www. silvanafair.com. If you hav questions, call 360-6182076 or 360-652-8682. Class of 1979 Reunion: Marysville Pilchuck High School Class of 1979 40year reunion will be held July 27, 2019, at the Marysville Opera House, 3-10 p.m. and will include dinner and fun. RSVP required by 4/28/2019. Cost is $65 per person. For ticket and more information email classof79-40@hotmail.com.
ONGOING EVENTS Assistance for veterans: Military Veterans seeking help with the VA may contact American Legion Post 178, 119 Cedar Ave., Marysville. Messages may be left on the Post phone, 360-6530155. A service officer will return your call. Post 178 meets the third Thursday of each month. The Post has a social/coffee hour at 6:00 PM and the meeting starts a 7:00 PM. All veterans are invited to visit and learn how the Legion serves our community.” Volunteers for Animal Care Wanted: The NOAH Center in Stanwood is looking for volunteers. NOAH offers several volunteer opportunities to help care for their adoptable animals. If
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By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com The Arlington School District now has a tree chipper they hope will enhance their agricultural program thanks to a sustainability grant they received recently. The district was awarded $14,190 from a Healthy Kids-Healthy Schools grant from the Washington state Officer of Superintendent of Public Instruction. It is meant to be used to improve sustainability of districts and to help students. Arlington was chosen out of 80 applicants for $2.25 million in available grant funds for Student Sustainability Awareness. “There are a couple of reasons we wanted this chipper,” said Ed Aylesworth, director of child nutrition and support services at the district. The primary reason is to help with the Arlington High School agricultural program, which can recycle some of their plants and branches to re-use in the school’s greenhouse and help show students how to
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not waste the material they grow. “A couple of years ago I was talking to the agriculture teacher at the high school and she was talking about the compost they produce and wondering if we had a chipper,” said Aylesworth. “We didn’t at the time, and we would move the compost to various sites around the district,” he said. When the Student Sustainability Awareness grant became available Aylesworth said he was reminded of the request from the high school. “That has always been in the back of mind, and that is one of the main reasons we wanted this grant, to help the high school program,” he said. The school district purchased the heavy duty towbehind chipper recently and has been using it to dispose of yard waste. Before the yard waste would be delivered to a couple of locations around the district. “We just had dump sites around the district we
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An Arlington Schools maintenance worker feeds a large branch through a chipper recently purchased from a Healthy Kids-Healthy Schools grant. would put the material,” said Aylesworth. Now that material can be re-used as wood chips, which can help reduce weeds on walkways or other areas around school campuses. “We’ve had a couple of truckloads of material go through the chipper now, which we’ve used in some places around the district to help control weeds,” said Aylesworth. Using the chipper is a better, more sustainable use of plant waste and so far the feedback from staff has been good, he said. “It takes a little more
time to work with the chipper instead of just dumping it, but it is a better use of our resources,” he said. The high school program hasn’t had a chance to use it yet, said Aylesworth. “They haven’t been able to use it at the high school yet, but the teacher is excited to get to be able to use it in the future,” he said. Aylesworth is glad that the state OSPI helped Arlington with their sustainability. “We’re real excited. This is a neat opportunity and we’re glad that the state supported sustainability here,” he said.
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Less 'screen time' and more 'green time' Okay, I confess that This last one of the first things week was I do in the morning is a glorious to turn on my phone/ opportunicomputer and check ty to work my news feeds - mostly in our garto see what might have By Steve Smith dens and happened over the last that is ex8 hours I was sleeping. It’s actly what I did. It was so pretty ridiculous when nice on Saturday the 12th you think about it, but that that I was actually working seems to be the norm. It in a T-shirt. It is hard to has been estimated that imagine that in the month adults spend 11 hours a of January a person could day looking at screens and be comfortable in only a Tcheck their phones every shirt, but I am living proof 10 minutes. According to that it can be done (and I the American Academy of am not one of those whacky Pediatrics, tweens log in 4.5 people that insist on wearhours a day and teens spend ing shorts 12 months a almost 7 hours. Imagine year). Not only did I achow much happier and complish a ton of chores, healthier we all might be if but I also felt fantastic when we spent that much time in it was all done. There is the garden. nothing quite as gratifying
as looking back over your hard work and thinking, “I did that, all by myself, and it looks pretty darn good.” And you know what else, I never once thought about the news and all the craziness that is going on. Getting out in the garden and breathing the fresh air, even if it is only 45 degrees, working the various muscle groups, and observing what is happening with the plants is such a rewarding experience that I can’t help but feel sorry for those that don’t even know what they are missing. It’s exciting to see what is sprouting up and coming back for another season. You can look down at the crown of a Sedum “Autumn Joy” perennial and where there were 6 to
8 shoots this time last year, there is now 2 to 3 times that many. Immediately my mind envisions what that is going to look like later in the summer and it is exhilarating. I can almost feel the endorphins moving from one neuron to the next. My Daphne odora is oh so close to being in bloom that it is all I can do to wait it out for another week or two. I can still remember the intoxicating fragrance of the flowers from last winter. The Snow Drops are also showing color, their nodding white blooms are a reminder that the rest of the bulbs are not far behind. My first Winter Aconite, is a cheery surprise in the shade bed on the north side of the house.
The hellebores are starting to bloom. It’s really a shame that more people don’t make the effort of introduce a greater variety of plants into their yards. It’s such a simple thing to do and the rewards are endless, especially this time of year when everything seems so dark and lifeless. In reality, nothing could be farther from the truth. Our gardens are
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alive, and coming to life as we speak, so put down your phone, get off the computer, and spend some time in the garden. You’ll feel a hell of a lot better for doing it.
Steve Smith is the owner of Sunnyside Nursery in Marysville, WA and can be reached at info@sunnysidenursery.net.