April 17, 2019 North County Outlook by The North County Outlook

utlook

Presorted Standard US POSTAGE

PAID

Mt. Vernon, WA Permit #34 ECRWSS POSTAL CUSTOMER

Real People. Real Life.

www.northcountyoutlook.com

P.O. BOX 39 n MARYSVILLE, WA 98270

Vol. 12 No. 32 n

April 17, 2019 - April 23, 2019

MARYSVILLE • ARLINGTON • SMOKEY POINT • LAKEWOOD • TULALIP • QUIL CEDA VILLAGE

LWSD Superintendent announces retirement By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Michael Mack, Superintendent of the Lakewood School District, announced recently that he is leaving the district at the end of the school year. Mack has been the superintendent of Lakewood schools since 2014, and he’s served in the district for 11 years, including as the director of career and technical education. “I’m having a really difficult time leaving Lakewood. It’s home and all my kids graduated and went to school here,” he said. He said he has enjoyed his time working in the district. “I’ve had the best career of anybody. There’s never been a day when I didn’t want to come to work,” he said. Working to improve stu-

Families have fun at annual 'Ready, Set, Build' event By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER ANDERSSON

Lakewood Superintendent Michael Mack. dent’s lives has made his job enjoyable, said Mack. “There’s a lot of satisfaction when you work to help provide an environment that kids can flourish in,” he said. “I’ve known most of these kids from early on in See MACK on page 2

Kids and families got to play with thousands of Lego bricks set up around the Marysville Opera House at the city's second annual Ready, Set, Build on April 14. The city brings out professional Lego brick builder Dan Parker, of brickabledesigns.com, several of his creations and multiple tables full of Lego bricks for kids to play with. "We are having our second annual Ready, Set, Build going on," said Lauren Woodmansee, cultural arts supervisor with the Marysville Parks, Culture and Recreation Department. "The kids and parents are having a blast and all kinds of cool things are being built on both levels." Local parent Jamie Adams said her son enjoyed the event. "He just started getting into Legos about a month ago so this is everySee BUILD on page 9

PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER ANDERSSON

Evan True plays with some Lego figures next to a Lego castle at the city of Marysville's Ready, Set, Build on April 14.

Arlington honors volunteers during April By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER ANDERSSON

Arlington Community Food Bank volunteers Debbie Benson, left, and Jared Swislow help put food into one of the carts at the local food bank on April 12.

North Puget Sound’s

Volunteers help beautify the city, run vital services and get important background work done, and the city of Arlington is recognizing them throughout April. Volunteers are being recognized on the city’s social media pages as well as at City Council meetings through the month. “We think that volunteers are part of the key culture of Arlington,” said Arlington Mayor Barbara Tolbert. “Whether it is helping curb appeal or doing things that are not as visible such as serving on the boards and commissions of the city." Last year the city received more than 2,700 hours of volunteer service that helped the community in a variety of ways, said Tolbert. “There are many ways that people volun-

teer,” she said. “Some of the ways are more visible than others.” Most of the well-known volunteer efforts are initiatives to build community projects or beautify the city. “The most visibly impactful project this last year was the Legion Park stage,” said Tolbert. The stage was funded entirely through donations and built by volunteer labor and has been used in numerous events that take place in downtown Legion Park and encouraged more concerts there as well. Other volunteer groups make sure that the city is kept beautiful and maintained. “Many of our faith-based organizations around the city help weed and clean up many of the areas around the city,” said Tolbert.

See VOLUNTEERS on page 2

Only Mattress Factory Open Directly to the Public.

Home Boat RV

Mattresses • Upholstery Cut-to-size Foam

FREE Custom Fitting FREE Built for your body type within 5 days! NO Retail Store Can Compare!

Showroom at 4th & Cedar in Marysville Factory at 1327 8th Street in Marysville

360-659-8458 • 360-659-3598 www.slumberease.com BBB Rated A+

April 17, 2019 - April 23, 2019 NORTH COUNTY OUTLOOK

Get your copy of the

utlook

Real People. Real Life.

FREE at these locations! MARYSVILLE:

HOMESTREET BANK MARYSVILLE CITY HALL VILLAGE RESTAURANT WALGREENS YMCA E&E LUMBER MARYSVILLE LIBRARY BROOKDALE WINDSOR SQUARE LES SCHWAB MARYSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT FANNY’S RESTAURANT THE EVERETT CLINIC KEN BAXTER SR. CENTER

TULALIP:

Local News VOLUNTEERS Continued from page 1

“Some volunteers also help run some of the critical services of our community,” said Tolbert, including the Arlington Community Food Bank and the Arlington Emergency Cold Weather Shelter. Tom Davidson is a frequent volunteer for the local food bank. “My neighbor was a driver here and told me I should get involved,” he said. “I started one day a week, then it became two, and now I’m up to three days each week.” Volunteers there help organize the food, make sure it is ready for clients and also help clients navigate the food bank. “How are the people who need food and can’t afford it, going to get it? Someone’s got to come out and sort it, dispense it, makes sure it gets out,” said

MACK Continued from page 1

their grade school years and watching them grow up into good responsible adults has been the most fun,” he said. Those efforts to improve students' lives is what he said he is most proud to have worked on. “What I’m most proud of is providing an environ-

Davidson. He said he enjoys working with the clients and the volunteers there. There are also many volunteers who do vita work for the city, said Tolbert, such as those who serve on city's commissions, such as the Planning Commission or the Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission. The Planning Commission “looks at design reviews to make sure that new buildings adhere to the design standards of the city,” said Tolbert. Those on the Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission also help provide input on the future direction of the city’s parks. “Those steelies [salmon art pieces] on 67th Avenue that fill the median were picked out by our commission,” she said. Other volunteers, like Al Lehman, help with administrative tasks. Lehman assists the Arlington Police Depart-

ment where we have a lot of students that aren’t from our community that variance in,” said Mack. A ‘variance’ is a student that chooses to attend a district they doesn’t live in, and Lakewood has more students who opt in rather than opt out, often a healthy sign for a district’s schools. “What that says is that the kids like us,” said Mack. Mack is also happy that

TULALIP LIQUOR STORE PRIEST POINT STORE

QUIL CEDA:

TULALIP BINGO BOB’S BURGERS & BREW MARYSVILLE CHAMBER TULALIP MARKET

SMOKEY POINT:

LES SCHWAB STILLAGUAMISH SR. CENTER STILLY ATHLETIC CENTER VINTAGE APARTMENTS PARAISO RESTAURANT

ARLINGTON:

ELLIE’S CAFÉ STILLY DINER BLUE BIRD CAFÉ ARLINGTON CITY HALL ARLINGTON HARDWARE ARLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT ARLINGTON LIBRARY 76 GAS STATION COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER CASCADE VALLEY HOSPITAL

utlook

Real People. Real Life.

360-659-1100

northcountyoutlook.com

www.northcountyoutlook.com

Port Gardner Bay Chris Covington, P.e. - Winemaker Linnea M Covington, Ph.D - Co-owner 3006 Rucker Avenue Everett, Washington

425.339.0293 wine@portgardnerbaywinery.com

ment by volunteering at the front desk of the Arlington Police Department. “I’ve kind of been interested in law enforcement. I spent 40 years in the grocery business, often in stores that had a lot of issues so I got to know some of the police officers quite well,” said Lehman. “It’s a tough job for them and if I can do a little bit to help them out, that’s a good thing,” he said. Lehman said he enjoys hearing about what is happening throughout the town. “You get to hear the stories and see some of the stuff that goes on. It’s interesting hearing how strange some of the people are,” he said. The city of Arlington plans to continue honoring volunteers throughout the month. “Volunteers are really the VIP for Arlington,” said Tolbert. “We appreciate all their efforts to improve Arlington."

graduation rates have continued to climb and have gotten up to 92 percent while he was superintendent. “That was a real accomplishment for the school district and the students,” he said. The new Lakewood High School was also constructed and finished with Mack leading the district. “I built a high school, and that’s great and I’m proud of that, but that’s a building. What I’m really proud of is the kids learning, the staff, and the good work that goes on,” he said. Mack is leaving to serve as a superintendent in the International Schools Group in Dharan, Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Arabia school service expatriate students, often the kids of embassy employees or oil company workers. “They don’t go to the local Saudi schools because they don’t speak the lan-

guage, so there is an international school there for them,” said Mack. He was previously the superintendent for the International School of Latvia before coming to Lakewood. Mack said that he wanted to teach internationally at least once more before his career is over, which motivated his decision to accept the Saudi Arabia job. “I’m 60 and I won’t have many more chances to do something like this,” he said. “After a couple of visits and some conversations we agreed it would be a good match." With six schools and about 4,000 students the Saudi Arabia school group is about the same size as Lakewood’s district. He said he looks forward to living abroad again. “It will be a culture shock. It will be different, and it be good to represent America, learn their culture and help the international kids,” he said. He said he will miss Lakewood and the community. “I will miss everything. I will miss walking down the halls and having kids that maybe don’t know me personally but engaging in conversations with me,” he said. The school board, school staff and other community leaders are set to keep up the current work of the school, said Mack. “I’m confident in knowing that it isn’t about me, it’s about us and the work will go on,” he said. “I just really respect the work the community has done for it’s kids. It’s about us and we. I’m appreciative of their trust in me and the faith they placed in me in creating an environment for their kids,” he said. The Lakewood School Board of Directors plans to work with the community in the search for the next superintendent over the next few months.

facebook.com/TheNorthCountyOutlook Twitter: @ncoutlook

Communities

April 17, 2019 - April 23, 2019 NORTH COUNTY OUTLOOK

Arlington receives grant for sidewalk improvements By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com The areas around Arlington’s Quake Field and Evans Field will have additional proper sidewalks soon as the city received a $600,000 grant to construct them. The streets near the Arlington Boys & Girls Club receive a lot of pedestrian use from events, but currently do not have sidewalks. The construction for the project is scheduled to start in 2020 and finish in 2021. “This is a high traffic area with our parks that doesn’t have any curbs, gutters or sidewalks,” said Kristin Banfield, communications manager for the city of Arlington. The area has a skate park and multiple baseball fields and is used for sports leagues and community events. In addition to sidewalks, the city plans to put in some mid-block crossings for families and children using the fields. “We want to make sure that we have safe passage there to get across the street,” said Banfield. “Anyone attending those events needs those safety features." Public art and decorative bike racks are also planned to be a part of the project. “We want to provide amenities for those folks who are riding their bikes down to the park,” said Banfield. The Airport Trail and 188th Street NE Trail are used by cyclists and pedestrians, and the improved walking access will benefit them as well. “In part we wanted this because it’s going to connect the trail segments and new development that is going in in the area,” said Banfield. The $600,000 grant comes from the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board, which is funded from part of the state’s gas tax. “They’re really focused on the concept of ‘complete streets,’” said Banfield. The idea of ‘complete streets’ means making sure that the road networks provide everyone the means to get around, even if they are cyclists or pedestrians. “What we have gone away from is building streets that are just focused on enhancing the automobile traffic system,” said Banfield. “So ‘complete streets’ is really about adding in those features, or if we’re building new roads making sure

those elements are part of the plan,” said Banfield. The Arlington area was nominated by Community Transit for the grant. “This is an interesting grant program that the TIB has put together,” said Banfield. “They do a nomination period first where specific groups are permitted to nominate projects and areas

that need improvement,” she said. Ordinarily grant programs are open to any applicants that submit a grant proposal, however this Transportation Improvement Board grant is a little more closed off. “We’re really thankful to the TIB for awarding us with this grant,” said Banfield.

PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER ANDERSSON

A section of 188th Street between Quake Field, right, and Evans Field, which is scheduled to receive sidewalks in 2021 as part of a $600,000 grant the city of Arlington recently received.

Sports

April 17, 2019 - April 23, 2019 NORTH COUNTY OUTLOOK

www.northcountyoutlook.com

Lakewood falls to Burlington Edison By Andrew Hines sports@northcountyoutlook.com The Lakewood baseball team matched up with the Burlington Edison Tigers on their brand-new home field on April 10. The Cougars got off to a strong start as they shutdown the Tigers in the top of the first and took control of the lead with one run in the bottom of the same inning. Lakewood’s lead was short-lived as Burlington Edison took control of the next three innings. From the second through the fourth inning, the Tigers did not allow a single run and put up eight runs of their own to secure an 8-1 lead. Lakewood began to inch their way back into the game as they scored three more runs over the next three innings. The Cougars kept Burlington Edison

from adding more to the scoreboard as they entered the seventh inning down by a decreasing margin of 8-4. Unfortunately for the Cougars, the Tigers had a huge 10-run seventh inning and walked away with the 18-4 victory. “We put some people in that haven’t been in for a while and they came out to play. We just need to take care of the baseball and make sure that we start putting the ball in play. As long as we start throwing strikes and limiting the free bases, I think the wins will come,” said first-year Lakewood Head Coach Evan Howard. Lakewood’s big contributors were their junior duo of Garrett Davis and Riley Krueger. Davis, pitcher and shortstop, started on the mound as he pitched the first three and a half innings. However, Garrett made his biggest impact

from the plate with two hits, two runs, four stolen bases, one single and one double. Krueger, infielder, also had two hits as well as one walk, one run, an RBI, a stolen base and two singles. The Cougars also had big play from their young sophomore class including Kaiden Crow, Carson Chrisman and Colton Dunc. Crow, pitcher and first baseman, earned three strikeouts over three innings as a reliever as well as tallying one hit, an RBI and one single. Chrisman, infielder, also had one hit with one run, one stolen base and a single. Dunc, outfielder, earned the most hits out of the class with two singles, one run, an RBI and one stolen base. “The goal is always to win but I also want us to grow as a team and to realize that we’re not the old Lakewood. We’re not the team that’s going to win

PHOTO BY ANDREW HINES

Garrett Davis, Lakewood’s junior pitcher, slides into home for the run against the Burlington Edison Tigers at Lakewood High School on April 10. one or two games a year. The biggest thing is to make them believe in themselves and have them come back

every year knowing they can win games,” said Coach Howard. If you want to support

the Cougars their next home stand will be against the Lynden Lions on Friday, April 19, at 4 p.m.

High School Spring Sports Marysville Getchell Chargers BOYS SOCCER

SOFTBALL

Match begins at 7:30 p.m.

April 19 Stanwood April 23 Marysville-Pilchuck *Match begins at 7 p.m.

Home Away

MGHS* QuilCeda

GIRLS TENNIS

April 17 April 19 April 23

Matches begin at 3:30 p.m.

Snohomish Marysville-Pilchuck Oak Harbor

Away Home Away

SnoHS MGHS OHHS

TRACK

April 18 April 18

Meets begin at 3:30 p.m.

Snohomish Shorecrest

Away Home

Marysville-Pilchuck Tomahawks

April 23

Game begins at 4 p.m.

Snohomish

way

BASEBALL

SnoHS

BASEBALL

April 17 April 19 April 23

Games begin at 4 p.m.

Everett Everett Marysville-Pilchuck

Away Home Home

EvMem M-PHS M-PHS

BOYS GOLF

April 18

Match begins at 3 p.m.

Stanwood

Away

KykPtGC

GIRLS GOLF

VetMemSt VetMemSt April 18

Match begins at 3 p.m.

Oak Harbor

Away

April 17 April 19 April 23

Games begins at 4 p.m.

Arlington Arlington Marysville Getchell

GIRLS TENNIS

April 19 April 23

Snohomish Stanwood

Away Home

April 17 April 19

Oak Harbor Marysville Getchell

April 23

Arlington Marysville Getchell

April 17 April 19 April 23

Marysville-Pilchuck Marysville-Pilchuck Oak Harbor

Home Away Home

ArlHS M-PHS ArlHS

TRACK

Away Away

OHHS LSHS*

Away

Lincoln

Matches begin at 7:30 p.m.

Marysville-Pilchuck Stanwood

Home Home

Match begins at 3 p.m.

Marysville-Pilchuck

Away

ArlHS ArlHSS

April 18

Stanwood

Away

KykPtGC

M-PHS.

Meets begin at 3:30 p.m.

Stanwood Archbishop Murphy

Home Home

QuilCeda QuilCeda

BOYS GOLF

April 18

Match begins at 3 p.m.

Stanwood

Away

KykPtGC

GIRLS GOLF

April 23

Match begins at 3 p.m.

Arlington

Home

M-PHS

Burlington-Edison Sehome

Home Away

BASEBALL

LWHS Geri

GIRLS TENNIS

April 17 Lynden April 19 Ferndale April 22 Sedro-Woolley *Match begins at 3:45 p.m.

Home Away Home

LWHS FHS* LWHS

GIRLS GOLF

M-PHS

BOYS GOLF

Match begins at 3 p.m.

Games begin at 4:30 p.m.

Match begins at 3:30 p.m.

GIRLS GOLF

April 23

Meet begins at 3:30 p.m.

April 18 Oak Harbor April 20 Viking Classic *Meet begins at noon

April 19 April 23

TotemMS MGHS

ArlHS QuilCeda

Home

Lakewood Cougars April 18 April 23

BOYS SOCCER

BASEBALL

Games begin at 4 p.m.

Away Home

Oak Harbor

TRACK

April 18 April 18

BOYS SOCCER

April 19 April 23

April 23

SOFTBALL

Game begins at 7 p.m.

Everett

Home Away

Matches begin at 7:30 p.m.

WhidGC

SOFTBALL

SnoHS ArlHS

ArlHS M-PHS M-PHS

GIRLS TENNIS

Matches begin at 3:30 p.m.

Arlington Eagles Matches begin at 3:30 p.m.

Away Home Away

SOFTBALL

Game begins at 4 p.m.

Match begin at 3 p.m.

April 18 Gamble Sands Away April 23 Loomis Away *Match begins at 11 a.m.

GSGC* Loomis

Games begin at 4:30 p.m.

April 17 Mount Baker April 19 Lynden April 23 Lynden Christian *Game begins at 4 p.m.

Away Home Away

MBHS LWHS* LCHS

BOYS SOCCER

Match begins at 7 p.m.

April 18 Mount Baker April 22 Lynden *Match begins at 4:30 p.m.

Away Home

MBHS* LWHS

TRACK

April 17 April 19

Meets begin at 4 p.m.

NWC Tournament JV Meet

Away Away

Civic BEHS KF

For more info, visit www.wescoathletics.com or www.cascadeathletics.com.

Proud to Support Our Student Athletes 7 Lakes Gifts Aaron’s Own It Abbey Van Dam Carpet & More Action Sports Acute Auto Albertson’s All Creatures Veterinary Service Altitude Trampoline Park, Marysville American Distributing American Family Insurance, Art Maldonado Arlington Hardware Arlington Muffler and Brake Arlington Pediatric Dentistry Auntie Anne’s Soft Pretzel Bailey, Duskin & Peiffle PS Beef Jerky Outlet Bigfoot Music Bob’s Burgers and Brew

Bonefish Grill/Outback Steakhouse Bouquets of Sunshine Bry’s TV BTC Tires Bud Barton Glass Bud Laird, Windermere Bundy Carpet C. Don Filer Insurance Carl’s Jr. Cascade Veterinary Center PS CLC Licensing Community Health Center Cuz Concrete Defensive Driving School Dr. Scott Stayner DDS Edward Jones, Loren Van Loo Essential Organic Earth Salon Farmers Insurance, Kim Doughty Flowers by George

Gary & Donna Wright RE Prop. Mgmt. Gary’s Gutters Grocery Outlet, Arlington Grocery Outlet, Marysville H&M Electric Halterman’s RV Hot Rod Barber JC Penney, Marysville Judd & Black Kuhnle’s Tavern Leifer Manor Les Schwab, Arlington Les Schwab, Marysville Les Schwab, Smokey Point MacPherson’s Realty Marysville Awards Marysville Everett Ceramic Tile Marysville Kiwanis Club Marysville Travel & Cruise

Moore Moving & Storage, Marysville Noble Palace North County Outlook Pacific Propane Paraiso Mexican Restaurant Parr Lumber Peterson Family Chiropractic Pratt Pest Port of Subs Puget Sound Pediatric Dentistry Quil Ceda Village Rancho Grande Ray Miller, Our Veteran Leader Rex’s Rentals Roy Robinson RV and Marine Supply S&S Roofing LLC Salish Network Schaefer Shipman Funeral Home

Silvana Plumbing Skagit Bank Skagit Regional Health Sleep Advantage Alan Erickson, DDS Slumber Ease Mattress Factory Smith Brothers Carpet Cleaning Soroptomist Int’l of Marysville Spark Hot Yoga of Marysville State Avenue Glass Stilly Sand & Gravel Stryker Brothers Auto Repair Tacos Guaymas Tall Guy Small Guy Automotive Toby Barnett, Realtor Wagner Jewelers Who’s on First

Sports

facebook.com/TheNorthCountyOutlook Twitter: @ncoutlook

M-P outscores Cedarcrest 14-11 Pet By Andrew Hines sports@northcountyoutlook.com

The Marysville-Pilchuck softball team welcomed the Cedarcrest Red Wolves to their home field on April 9. The Tomahawks got off to a hot start over the first two innings as they allowed zero runs and scored seven to establish an impressive 7-0 lead over the Red Wolves. After falling behind early, Cedarcrest responded with a huge nine-run performance in the top of the third. After holding Marysville-Pilchuck to zero runs in the bottom of the same inning, the Red Wolves held the 9-7 lead heading into the fourth. Even with the huge swing in momentum, the Tomahawks stayed calm and kept fighting as they reclaimed the lead with five runs in the bottom of the fourth. With three innings left Marysville-Pilchuck held a 12-9 lead over Cedarcrest. Over the next few innings both teams would score two more runs each as the Tomahawks walked away with the high-scoring victory, 14-11. “It felt great to go out on a quality win and I just love all of the girls on the team that made it so special. I’m going to miss the team and all of the coaches that have

taught me the game over the last few years. I grew up with a lot of the girls and coaches and it’s like one big family. I’m going to miss them all but I have to stop my season right now and get ready for the next level,” said Marysville-Pilchuck Captain and future collegiate player Lily Fischer. The game was bittersweet for the Tomahawks as they will be missing their captain Lily Fischer for the rest of the season due to season-ending shoulder surgery to repair torn ligaments. In her last game as a Tomahawk she filled the stat sheet with three hits, two runs, three RBIs and three doubles. Fischer also contributed on the mound as she racked up three strikeouts over the first two and a half innings. “They competed and fought the entire game. We got up early and then all of a sudden we go from being up seven to down by two. They could have put their heads down and rolled over but instead they battled back. It was great to see what they are capable of,” said Marysville-Pilchuck Head Coach Aaron Zachry. Marysville-Pilchuck had huge contributions all over their roster including Lauren Lewis, Cassidy Phelps, Sydney Zachry. Lewis, ju-

Fiona

The Arlington boys soccer team hosted the Mountlake Terrace Hawks for a back-and-forth matchup, on April 8. From the start of the match Mountlake Terrace took the initiative early as

they were aggressive on the offensive end. Arlington stood tall on defense as their backline and keeper made incredible plays to keep the ball out of the net. Later in the first half the Eagles managed to ignite their offense and made a few deep runs into the Hawks' territory, however, they

PHOTO BY ANDREW HINES

Nathan Ursino, Eagles’ senior defender, battles for possession in the first half against Mountlake Terrace at Arlington High School on April 8.

Building A Bond For Life.

Fiona is an 8 year old female Chihuahua mix. Fiona is a fun and active little dog who still has plenty of energy! She loves to play with toys, and sit on your lap to be pet. Fiona can be quite barky when left alone so she may not be right for apartment living. While Fiona has coexisted with other dogs, she can be dramatic about sharing attention. Meet this spunky girl today! I weigh 13 lbs!

Open Monday - Friday, 11-6 and weekends from 11-5. 31300 Brandstrom Road • Stanwood • 360-629-7055 Visit us on the web at www.thenoahcenter.org email: adopt@thenoahcenter.org

PHOTO BY ANDREW HINES

Alyssa Edge, Tomahawks’ junior third baseman, sends a shot into the outfield against the Cedarcrest Red Wolves at Marysville-Pilchuck High School on April 9. nior outfielder, went 3-4 at the plate with two runs, one RBI, one stolen base and three singles. Phelps, sophomore shortstop, had two singles of her own to go with two runs, one RBI and one steal. Zachry, senior catcher, piled up the stats as she had three hits, two runs, two RBIs, three stolen bases, two singles and one triple. The Tomahawks young freshman duo of Riley Perrine and Emily Downing also had big days of their

own. Perrine, second base, notched two hits, one walk, one run, two RBIs and two singles. Downing, pitcher, made her presence felt on the mound as she earned five strikeouts over four and a half innings, as well as earning a single at the plate with one run. If you want to cheer on the Tomahawks their next home game will be against the Oak Harbor Wildcats on Monday, April 22, at 4 p.m.

Eagles battle for win over Hawks By Andrew Hines sports@northcountyoutlook.com

April 17, 2019 - April 23, 2019 NORTH COUNTY OUTLOOK

weren’t able to score before halftime. After halftime, Arlington continued to ride their momentum from the end of the first half and scored quickly against the Hawks. In the 45th minute the Eagles scored off of a header from a corner kick and took the lead 1-0 over Mountlake Terrace. For the rest of the match the Eagles played strong defense and took their shots conservatively, as they maintained the shutout against the Hawks and earned the 1-0 victory. “We’re coming off a fourgame losing streak and we knew that we needed a positive performance. All of the guys came in wanting a win when a lot of teams would be hanging their heads, so I’m really proud to see them perform,” said first-year Arlington Head Coach Kieren Raney. Arlington was led on the offensive end by Juan Castillo and Ferley Cork. Castillo, sophomore mid, played a key role in the middle of the offense as he made a lot of key passes throughout the game to put pressure on the Hawks’ defense. Cork, sophomore forward, used

his speed and ball control to get past defenders throughout the match. The Eagles were led by their back three defenders Nathan Ursino, Caleb Jay, Keegan Neilson and their keeper Noah Sawdon. Ursino, senior, broke up the Hawks’ possessions all night and also earned the only goal of the match with a header five minutes into the second half. Jay, junior, and Neilson, senior, played key roles in the back line as they were responsible for clearing balls and turning the momentum for the Eagles. Sawdon, senior, was a vocal leader for Arlington as well as earning multiple saves and the shutout victory. “In my first year I wanted to create an atmosphere where we are willing to fight for every match, no matter the opponent. There have been a few stumbling blocks early on, but overall I think we are heading in the right direction. We’re going to be fighting,” said Coach Raney. If you want to come out and support the Eagles their next home match will be against the MarysvillePilchuck Tomahawks on Friday, April 19, at 7:30 p.m.

THINKING ABOUT SELLING YOUR HOME OR LAND? FREE CONSULTATION NO OBLIGATION Questions on how to get started? Need market value? Contact me today! Sue Stevenson 1333 State Ave. Marysville Phone: 425-418-7902

MacPherson’s RHB Since 1982

Sun, Moon and Tides in Snohomish County Wednesday, April 17, through Tuesday, April 23

Wednesday, April 17 Sunrise 6:15 am • Sunset 8:02 pm

Sunday, April 21 Sunrise 6:08 am • Sunset 8:07 pm

Thursday, April 18 Sunrise 6:13 am • Sunset 8:03 pm

Monday, April 22 Sunrise 6:06 am • Sunset 8:09 pm

4:19 am 10:56 am 4:27 pm 10:51 pm

4:52 am 11:36 am 5:25 pm 11:40 pm

High Tide Low Tide High Tide Low Tide

11.2 ft 2.1 ft 9.8 ft 1.1 ft

11.3 ft 0.9 ft 10.2 ft 1.9 ft

1:15 am 6:33 am 1:35 pm 8:07 pm

2:05 am 7:09 am 2:16 pm 9:01 pm

Low Tide High Tide Low Tide High Tide

3.7 ft 10.9 ft -1.2 ft 10.9 ft

4.6 ft 10.4 ft -1.2 ft 10.8 ft

Tuesday, April 23 Friday, April 19 Sunrise 6:6:11 am • Sunset 8:04 pm Sunrise 6:04 am • Sunset 8:10 pm Full Moon 5:25 am 12:15 pm 6:20 pm

High Tide Low Tide High Tide

11.4 ft -0.1 ft 10.6 ft

Saturday, April 20 Sunrise 6:10 am • Sunset 8:06 pm 12:27 am 5:58 am 12:55 pm 7:14 pm

Low Tide High Tide Low Tide High Tide

2.8 ft 11.2 ft -0.8 ft 10.8 ft

2:58 am 7:48 am 2:59 pm 9:58 pm

Low Tide High Tide Low Tide High Tide

5.3 ft 9.8 ft -1.0 ft 10.6 ft

Source: Mobile Geographics LLC NOT FOR NAVIGATION North County Outlook assumes no liability for damages arising from the use of these predictions. They are not certified to be correct, and they do not incorporate the effects of tropical storms, El Nino, seismic events, continental drift or changes in global sea level.

April 17, 2019 - April 23, 2019 NORTH COUNTY OUTLOOK

Communities

www.northcountyoutlook.com

M-PHS cafeteria honored for ___ food safety By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER ANDERSSON

Danny Vasquez, assistant director of child nutrition, helps staff prepare food at the Marysville-Pilchuck High School commons on April 11.

The Snohomish Health District recently recognized the Marysville-Pilchuck High School’s cafeteria with its Health Champion Award for food safety. The M-PHS food workers were honored on April 6 for maintaining a safe environment for students and the food. M-PHS has been recognized with the award once before in 2014. “It’s about keeping a healthy kitchen, safety practices, and maintaining safe procedures for our food,” said LaToya Morris, director of child nutrition at the Marysville School District. The health district gave the kitchen at M-PHS zero violations on their last

health and safety inspection, said Morris, but she didn’t know they would be honored with an award. “It was exciting,” she said, “knowing that you’re doing what you should be doing is always a bonus.” Keeping food safe is something the kitchen staff should be doing regardless, said Morris, “but getting an award for it is just a nice pat on the back for the team.” Danny Vasquez, assistant director of child nutrition at the district, said that food safety is something that the district is always working on. “It’s our number one priority. We’re here to make sure all of our students are safe,” he said. Working on feeding hundreds of students every weekday can be a lot of

“

This award shows that they really do care about their students and the food they're putting out there.

Danny Vasquez

___ work as well. “It’s a very well oiled machine, and it takes everyone walking into the kitchen to maintain their own standard to keep up the standards of the district,” said Vasquez. There are, however, a lot of different ways that machine can break, he added. “You have your daily, weekly and monthly things you have to do to make sure the food remains safe,” said Morris. “If there is an issue with broken equipment, a place where an employee could fall, or an oven that’s not working right, we want to make sure that we’re being proactive so that we’re not causing any health safety

”

concerns for our team,” she said. Marysville staff said they are happy that the M-PHS food workers have been recognized for their work. “We’re very proud of this team. They work very hard,” said Vasquez. “This award shows that they really do care about their students and the food they’re putting out there." M-PHS principal Dave Rose said he was also very proud of the group. “They do a wonderful job and they’re very flexible for us. We don’t always stick to the same schedule and the way they perform at a high level and give us quality service is just amazing,” he said.

COURTESY PHOTO

Two Japanese students observe Haller Science Teachers Roel Ubungen and Scott Rice conduct a dry ice experiment on March 28. Twenty-two Japanese students visited Arlington March 28-29 to experience how students learn in America.

Japanese students visit Arlington's Haller Middle School Twenty-two Japanese teenagers spent March 2829 experiencing what it’s like to be a Haller Middle School student. The Japanese students shadowed Haller Leadership students as they ate lunch, attended class, and engaged in school activities. One of those activities included dry ice science experiments in the Haller courtyard. “We’re showing the Japanese students what it’s like to be a student at Haller Middle School,” said Haller Leadership student, Ty Rusko. “They’re having fun.” The students stay with host families while they’re in Arlington. The Japanese

students said the best part of the visit is spending time with the Haller students and their host families. “The Japanese students are surprised to see so many stars in the sky in Arlington since they can’t see them very well where they live in Japan,” said Karen Edwards with Cultural Homestay International, the group that organized the visit. “They also like seeing all the grass. They live in flats, or apartments, in Japan and don’t have much grass where they live. It’s truly a unique experience for them.” Another group of Japanese students will be visiting the area this summer.

facebook.com/TheNorthCountyOutlook Twitter: @ncoutlook

Health

April 17, 2019 - April 23, 2019 NORTH COUNTY OUTLOOK

April is National Stress Awareness Month We live in a world of hustle-bustle with high demands and schedules always having us on the go. No wonder so many people are stressed and dealing with the negative physical, mental and emotional ramifications. As April is National Stress Awareness Month it is an ideal time to put the spotlight on stress — what is it, how does it affect our bodies and ways to manage it. Now stress itself isn’t necessarily a bad thing as long as it is low level, short term and not causing distress. Things like training for an athletic competition, having a baby, buying a house or getting a job promotion are stressors, but are usually considered “positive stress” as they can also bring us joy or cause us to be more productive. Our bodies are also built to deal with negative stressors like an injury, a frightening experience, or the loss of a loved one. Stressors alter hormone production, especially from the adrenal gland, and affect nerve conduction shifting the body into a protective “fight or flight” response and stimulate adaptation to help us navigate difficult or dangerous situations. Stress becomes a problem when an extreme event results in dysfunction (such as in PTSD), it becomes a chronic issue resulting in maladaptation, or the perception of stress results hypersensitivity. Chronic stress tends to be the culprit most often in the United States. If stressors remain present day in and day out the system gets stuck in overdrive which causes wear and tear to the body, mind and spirit. It can result in physical symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, jaw clenching/ teeth grinding, muscle tension, heartburn, diarrhea or constipation, heart palpitations, high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, irregular menses, erectile dysfunction, rashes, weight gain or loss, and frequent infections. Mental and emotional symptoms include brain fog, forgetfulness, insomnia, decreased libido, irritability, anxiety, and depression. Luckily there are things we can do to help reduce the stress load, support our bodies to better tolerate stress, and to manage symptoms. If your stress level is causing symptoms it is time to take a pause to assess your lifestyle. Are there are things you can cut back on or adjustments you can make to reduce the stress impact? This could be as simple as delegating a task to someone else, rearranging your schedule, or just reframing your expectations and cutting yourself some slack. It could be as extreme as changing jobs or moving either closer to family for extra support or closer to work for a shorter commute. Obviously removing stressors or making major changes isn’t always possible. The next best thing to do is

Dr. Jennalyn McBride optimize the foundations of health to support normal body function. This starts with good nutrition through healthy food choices. Common nutrient deficiencies include iron, vitamin D, vitamin B6, vitamin C, calcium and magnesium so emphasizing foods high in these nutrients can be helpful. Getting adequate sleep is critical since this is when the body does most of its rejuvenation. Lack of sleep results in slowed tissue repair, decreased energy, poor brain function and emotional lability. Exercise is a great stress reliever as it provides an outlet to release tension, produces endorphins that boost mood, increases energy, improves sleep, and has many other health benefits. Set aside “down time” to relax and enjoy hobbies, especially ones that get you out-

side or stimulate creativity. Also nourish relationships and seek support from family and friends. Besides basic lifestyle factors, it is often useful to implement relaxation techniques. Examples include activities such as meditation, journaling, progressive muscle relaxation and breathing exercises. You can engage in practices such as yoga, tai chi, or qigong. Use hydrotherapy or aromatherapy. See a practitioner for therapies such as massage, acupuncture, biofeedback or counseling. Thinking positive thoughts has been shown to reduce effects of the stress response not just on the mental-emotional level but physically as well. So just having some self-compassion, giving yourself some encouragement or having an upbeat mantra can help you cope with stress better. Finally, there are natural medicines that booster regular physiologic processes as well as help with symptoms of stress. B vitamins are important for many functions throughout the body especially those of the adrenal glands and for neurotransmitter synthesis. They can be depleted in times of stress so the need for them may be higher. There are herbs

known as adaptogens which are adrenal tonics including Ashwaganda, Ginseng, Rhodiola and Licorice. Increasing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory foods and supplements can help mitigate tissue damage from stress. These include things

like berries, artichokes, dark leafy greens, beets, green tea, omega-3 fatty acids, turmeric, ginger, N-acetylcysteine and alpha lipoic acid. There are also natural medicines to help with muscle tension, sleep, digestive upset, mood and more. As always consult

a specialist to see what options are best for you.

Dr. Jennalyn McBride is a Naturopathic Doctor at Northwest Center for Optimal Health in Marysville, WA. Contact her at 360-6519355 or info@ncoh.net.

8 Registration open for McClinchy Mile April 17, 2019 - April 23, 2019 NORTH COUNTY OUTLOOK

This year’s McClinchy Mile: Camano Climb Edition Bicycle Ride offers three new routes on Camano Island and an update to the classic Stanwood Barns route. Check-in and day-of registration for the event are 7-11 a.m., Sunday, April 28. Register in advance to save at least $5 and get a commemorative bandana. Cost is $55 on the day of the event. Check-in at Haller Park, in Arlington, to ride the 33, 68 or 100 mile routes. To ride the 35 or 50 mile routes on Camano Island, start at Stanwood Middle School. Each loop has rest stops with food, sag support, and friendly volunteers. The finish line in Arlington includes a fresh-grilled burger, with beer available for purchase. B.I.K.E.S. Club of Snohomish County president Rick Proctor of Everett had

never ridden on Camano Island until preparing for this year’s ride. He describes the scenery on the low-traffic route as “spectacular — beaches, bays, mountains.” There’s also a free family ride on April 27 in Arlington to get riders of all ages and ambitions out on the north end of the Centennial Trail. B.I.K.E.S. Club and the Stanwood-Camano Kiwanis are hosting the McClinchy Mile: Camano Climb Edition. Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop in Everett is the family ride sponsor. McClinchy Mile is the first of four bike events promoted by the North Puget Sound Bicycle Alliance, which includes B.I.K.E.S., the Mount Baker Bicycle Club, Skagit Bike Club, and the Whidbey Island Bike Club. Club members receive a $10 discount if they use a special code to register in advance.

Communities

www.northcountyoutlook.com

Arlington students learn about skilled trades at annual fair

By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

Arlington students learned more about local career opportunities besides college at the third annual Arlington High School Skilled Trades Fair on April 9. The fair began as a way to introduce a broader range of options to students. Community Colleges, universities, U.S. armed forces, U.S. Forest Service, and local companies and unions came out to talk to students about the range of jobs available to them. “It’s just to show the kids that there are careers out there. You don’t just have to go to college and there are jobs where you could get hired right now,” said Collin Nelson, welding and engineering teacher at Arlington High School and the

Get the Shower Door You Really Want! Hundreds of design, color and glass combinations.

Over 88 years of experience

Monday - Friday 8 am to 5 pm

360-653-9292

1-877-289-8444 • www.budbartons.com

805 Cedar Avenue • Marysville

teacher who began the fair. The district’s director of college and career readiness, Brian Long, said that many students desire something besides college after graduation. “Students like the fact that it’s not just college oriented. A lot of them hear about that ‘college for all’ model and they want an opportunity for something else,” he said. “The reality is that the vast majority may or may not want to go to college and we want them to see all their opportunities,” he said. Long said that sometimes trade jobs get a bad wrap, but they are quality careers for people who want a stable job. “Most people get employed in these kinds of jobs sometime in their life,” he said. There were also a number of different industries at the trades fair to talk to students about what they do. “We’re just showing them that there are these different avenues of careers out there,” said Nelson. Student Kiana Merhzad said that she learned about options that hadn’t crossed her mind before. “I never before thought of dentistry and now I’m kind of interested in it,” she said. “I think the fair is really cool. It’s a good opportunity for everyone because not everyone gets to see all the careers. I’ve definitely

PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER ANDERSSON

Arlington High School student Kiana Mehrzad, left, does an ironworking exercise with Alex Wilson of Ironworkers Local No. 86 at Arlington High School’s third annual Skilled Trades Fair on April 9. opened my mind up to other careers,” she said. The fair had nine organizations and businesses in its first year, 30 in its second year and had 39 this year. “We’re getting to the point where companies are talking to other companies about this,” said Nelson. “Almost all of them are extremely local, which is something we enjoy,” said Long. Students are also able to bring their resumes down to the fair and some can get hired right away. “A lot of our vendors are

hiring . The kids can hand in their resumes right there and last year we had five or six kids get jobs on the spot,” said Long. “I’ve heard from other companies that there are kids getting jobs here, anywhere from summer jobs to apprenticeships, which could be a lifelong career,” said Nelson. He wanted to thank all of the businesses for donating their morning and resources to help talk to local students.

Legal Notices LEGAL NOTICE

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARVIN LEE CORTELYOU Deceased, NO. 19-4-00453-31, 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: April 3, 2019 Personal Representative: James Michael Cortelyou 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. 19-4-00453-31

Communities

facebook.com/TheNorthCountyOutlook Twitter: @ncoutlook

April 17, 2019 - April 23, 2019 NORTH COUNTY OUTLOOK

City plans annual Clean Sweep event By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

Marysville residents can get rid of their trash and recyclables for free on April 27 as part of the city’s spring Clean Sweep event. Residents can bring their items to the Marysville Public Works office at 80 Columbia Ave., Marysville, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. “This is mostly an opportunity for residents to get stuff out of their yards or houses that may have been there for a while,” said Connie Mennie, communications administrator for the city of Marysville. “It will be pretty similar to the last few years,” she said. The event is popular and Marysville locals have already been calling about it. City and community partners help recycle a number

BUILD Continued from page 1

thing to him," she said. With thousands of Lego bricks available, there were a large number of pieces for the kids to work with. "I think they like all of the amazing pieces here. There's so many different pieces you can use to create," said Woodmansee. Local parent Jay Anderson said he liked the large selection of Lego bricks at the event. "This is a cool little event. You can see all these kids really get to build," Anderson said. "It's what we do at home, and it's cool they have a lot more variety and he gets a lot of out of it,." Woodmansee said that many of the adults got in on the fun as well. "The kids are getting along and the parents are getting involved helping their kids build," she said. On both the balcony and main floor of the Marysville Opera House, city of Marysville staff helped set up multiple themed stations where kids could build castles, spaceships, cars or whatever else they wanted. "They can come over and go around to the different tables that they want to play at as they want," said Woodmansee. This is the second year of the city of Marysville has put on the Lego-themed event. "This year we made it two sessions because it was so popular last year," said Woodmansee. She said that the first session sold out and many people came to the second one as well.

of different items collected at the event. “For old appliances that may be sitting and rusting in your yard, this is a good chance to get them out,” she said. “It helps to make your yard look better and it helps to make a better neighborhood as well,” she said. People are able to bring a number of items to the event. “It’s super interesting to see people bringing in a lot of different things,” said Mennie. “Last year we had someone driving up in a convertible and you could see a giant ceiling fan sticking out of the side of the car,” she said. The event is for Marysville residents only and proof of residency is required. Locals can bring their driver’s license, state "We had a lot of people here. The second one has a little less people, but everyone is having a great time," she said. Woodmansee said the Marysville Opera House is going good so far this year. "We're really excited about a busy summer ahead," she said. Woodmansee wanted to thank sponsors Roy Robinson Subaru, Chevrolet and RV, and Fahlman Property Group who helped support the event this year. "We couldn't put on great activities if we didn't have great support," she said.

ID or city utility bill. There is one vehicle load of items accepted per household (no commercial vehicles). Marysville’s Clean Sweep event provides locals a convenient place to get rid of their unwanted items. “Most of the time it saves people a trip to the dump,” said Mennie. People can dispose of garbage (that must be bagged), yard waste, scrap metal, appliances, washers, dryers, stoves, hot water tanks, clean tires, electronics, car and marine batteries (lead-acid), clothing items and household items. Up to 50 refrigerators and freezers will be accepted at the event at no charge. There is a limit of one per household. After 50 are accepted, there will be a $35 disposal fee afterward. No business or commer-

cial waste is accepted at the event. Wood, household batteries, light bulbs and hazardous waste are also not accepted. “The biggest change is that we are not able to accept light bulbs this year,” said Mennie. Locals can find disposal options for those items at snoco.org/solid. Prescription drugs are accepted for disposal at the Marysville Police Department at 1635 Grove St., Marysville, during regular business hours. The city partners with a number of local organizations to help recycle collected items. “We’re really grateful to have some community partners that help us recycle many of the items,” said Mennie. 3R Technology helps recycle and dispose of elec-

_____

“

It helps to make your yard look better and it helps to make a better neighborhood as well.

_____

Connie Mennie

tronic equipment, Pacific Power is able to take the batteries, and Marysville’s Value Village takes the household items that are still good. “I saw several bicycles

”

that were brought in last year that Value Village took, and it’s good that some families will get some more use out of them instead of the bicycles going to the dump,” said Mennie.

Art of the Frame by Carole

Custom Framing and Design • Childrens Frames • Sports Frames • Poster Frames • Easter Color • Mats and Frames

PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER ANDERSSON

Jaxon Fryberg plays with the Lego spaceship he built at the city of Marysville's Ready, Set, Build on April 14.

April 21

Celebrate New Life on Easter Sunday

Our Saviour's Lutheran Church

Easter Breakfast: 9:00-10:00am Kids' Easter Egg Hunt: 9:45am Worship Service: 10:30am Easter Brunch: 11:45am

615 E. Highland Dr. Arlington www.arlingtonwachurch.org 360-435-8921

In Silvana Little White Church on the Hill Peace Lutheran Church Early Service 7:00 am Easter Festival Service 10:00 am

Easter Breakfast served 8:00-9:30 am at Peace Lutheran

•

1331 State Ave Suite A, Marysville 425-750-5767

•

April 17, 2019 - April 23, 2019 NORTH COUNTY OUTLOOK

Opinion

n BEING FRANK

More hatchery fish needed

. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) plans to strategically release an additional 50 million chinook from its hatcheries this year to benefit starving southern resident orcas. Opponents of the proposal argue that we must choose between having hatchery fish or having wild salmon, when the truth is, we need both. Without hatcheries, we would have no fisheries at all. More than half of the salmon harvested in western Washington come from hatcheries. Things haven’t gotten better for Puget Sound chinook. Since 1999 they have been listed as threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act but have shown no signs of improvement. For decades our calls to reverse habitat loss and degradation have been ignored, and now the most immediate step we can take is to produce more hatchery salmon. WDFW proposes to increase hatchery production in conjunction with increased habitat protection and restoration for the benefit of both hatchery and wild fish. As always, hatchery programs are managed using the best available science and abiding by hatchery genetic management plans. The fish that are the preferred food for southern resident orcas would be strategically released from hatcheries in specific areas at certain times to provide direct benefit to southern

Lorraine Loomis

resident orcas. Chinook from south Puget Sound’s Deschutes River and Hood Canal have been tagged as two of the most important sources of chinook for orcas. The Billy Frank Jr. Salmon Coalition strongly supports the release of more hatchery chinook to feed ailing southern resident orcas. We also support additional funding for hatchery production and updating aging facilities. The coalition includes tribal, state and local policy leaders, non-Indian fishermen, conservation groups, scientists and others. Washington’s hatcheries originally were built to replace the natural salmon production that was lost to dams, development and other factors. Hatcheries have evolved since then to become an important part of protecting and restoring salmon stocks. Some hatcheries provide fish for harvest while reducing harvest pressures on weak stocks. Others serve as nurseries to protect threatened salmon stocks. All are essential to salmon recovery and should be integrated into our efforts for every watershed.

Indian and non-Indian salmon harvest has been reduced 80-90 percent in the past four decades. Still, salmon have continued to decline in most places. That’s because all salmon, whether born in a hatchery or not, depend on the same habitat to survive. Unfortunately, that habitat is disappearing faster than it can be restored. Time and again, state resources managers have failed to take the necessary action to reverse the course of salmon habitat destruction and degradation. The tribes’ State of Our Watersheds report documents the continuing extensive salmon habitat loss in western Washington. It is available at http://nwifc.org/sow/. After more than 100 years since our state’s first hatchery was built, neither hatchery nor naturally spawning salmon have enough habitat to sustain their populations. We need to embrace hatcheries and the salmon they produce. We also must remember that both hatchery and wild salmon depend on good habitat for their survival. Until we can restore our degraded watersheds, hatcheries will continue to be essential to salmon recovery. Being Frank is a monthly column written by the chair of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission. As a statement from the NWIFC chair, the column represents the natural resources management interests and concerns of the treaty Indian tribes in western Washington.

www.northcountyoutlook.com

Our Favorite Quotes "On Earth Day, we celebrate all the gifts the world and nature make available to us. We recognize our complete dependence on its bounty. And we acknowledge the need for good stewardship to preserve its fruits for future generations." Author — John Hoeven Submitted by North County Outlook editor Scott Frank.

RAVE RANT: Has anyone else noticed the spike in thefts and break-ins in Marysville lately? It is getting out of control and nothing seems to be getting done about it. Two of my neighbors have been robbed including a vehicle. I have RING and Nextdoor notifications going off daily about incidents. Is there anything to be done? RAVE: There is less than one week before the April 23 election. Marysville voters will be deciding on whether or not to form

a Regional Fire Authority. Please vote. RAVE: The Seattle Mariners aren't the only baseball team off to a great start to their season. The Arlington High School boys baseball team is undefeated. Go Eagles. RAVE: Thank you to the city of Marysville for putting on the 'Ready, Set, Build' event. My kids had a fantastic time and we look forward to attending next year.

utlook

Real People. Real Life.

North County Outlook is published every Wednesday and mailed direct to households and businesses in Marysville, Arlington, Smokey Point, Tulalip and Quil Ceda Village. Letters to the editor, community news and story ideas may be e-mailed to editor@ northcountyoutlook.com, or sent to the mailing address below. The Publisher reserves the right to edit material for content, grammar, taste, style or length, and all submitted items are published at the sole discretion of the Publisher. News Deadline: Friday 5PM before publication editor@northcountyoutlook.com

Printing and Direct Mail Services provided by Skagit Publishing

Weekly Puzzles Fun by the Numbers Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. See answers on page 13

Publisher/Sales Manager .............................. Sue Stevenson Editor .................................................................... Scott Frank Staff Writers .....Christopher Andersson, Andrew Hines Display Ad Sales ..............Terrie McClay, Carole Estenson Directory Ad Sales ............................................. Barry Davis Graphic Design ..............Christina Poisal, Nathan Whalen Office Manager/Billing ................. Leah Hughes-Anderson Contributing Writers ........................................Steve Smith, The Tulalip Chefs, Penny Davis

Ad Deadline: Thursday before publication 4 PM sales@northcountyoutlook.com

P.O. Box 39 • Marysville, WA 98270 1331 State Ave. #A • Marysville, WA (360) 659-1100 • Fax (360) 658-7536 www.northcountyoutlook.com

Member Washington Newspaper Publishers Association

Communities

...eggs using sparkles and mini stickers.

We are decorating our Easter...

Newspaper Fun! www.readingclubfun.com

Easter is an important Christian holiday. It is a joyous and fun day. Families spend a lot of time cleaning, shopping and cooking to get ready. On Easter morning children wake up to find Easter baskets filled with treats 2 and toys. There may be hot-cross buns, fruit and eggs for breakfast. Next, the family may go to a church service, often dressed in new spring clothing. When they get home they share a large meal, often with ham or lamb. Later, everyone watches the children hunt for Easter eggs!

Happy Easter!

services

rabbit

clothe 6

lilies

Can you help the bunny pick up all the eggs and the chocolate rabbit to fill the Easter basket?

Easter Bunny

family chick

nings

begin We helped, too!

Sunrise Surprise! If the weather is nice on Easter morning, some people will attend church services outdoors at sunrise. If it rains, they will go inside. Can you find your way through the maze? Did it rain on this Easter morning or was the sun shining? ! Peep

__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ animal 13 1 18 19 8 13 1 12 12 15 23

__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ rabbit 3 8 15 3 15 12 1 20 5 __ __ __ __ __ 7 18 5 5 14

When we “ducks are out of water” we never have to “duck and cover” when it rains because spring showers just “roll off our backs!”

sunris

Have you ever heard the Easter Bunny hopping by? On Easter morning you might find a basket full of surprises. Follow the alphabet code to “see” some treats that might be in an Easter basket. __ __ __ __ __ beans 10 5 12 12 25

cards

bonnets

Easter Basket Fun

Here Comes the

house

hunts

baskets

One gazillion and one... almost done!

Whew !

I helped to eggs dye all the eggs. 1

1 This puzzle has 2 parts In “two shakes of a lamb’s to it. First, read the clues tail” the weather turned lamb bells bells below to fill in the puzzle as “gentle as a lamb.” about Easter customs. bu 9 buns ns 1. the Easter Bunny leaves ________ 2. go to church ________ meals 3. color, dye and decorate ________ 4. wear new ________ 2 When you are 10 5. clean the ________ finished with the 6. share large ________ with family clues, notice that there are 10 unused 7. send Easter ________ and greetings words left around the puzzle. les d n 8. church ________ ring The second step is for you ca 9. bake hot-cross ________ to fill in the rest of the puzzle parades 10. visit ________ with the words that are left.

Uh-oh!

Kids: color stuff in!

I am a baby rabbit. I am a kit or kitten. Later, I can be called a bunny or a rabbit.

April 17, 2019 - April 23, 2019 NORTH COUNTY OUTLOOK

__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ egg 4 5 3 15 18 1 20 5 4

__ __ __ __ __ __ __ grass 16 12 1 19 20 9 3

__ __ __ __ __ toy 19 13 1 12 12

Sunny!

Rainy!

Alphabet key for secret message: A__ 1

B __ 2

C __ 3

D __ 4

E __ 5

F __ 6

G __ 7

H __ 8

I __ 9

__J 10

K __ 11

L __ 12

M __ 13

N __ 14

O __ 15

P __ 16

Q __ 17

R __ 18

S __ 19

T __ 20

U __ 21

V __ 22

W __ 23

X __ 24

Y __ 25

Answers on Page 13.

Z __ 26

facebook.com/TheNorthCountyOutlook Twitter: @ncoutlook

Communities

April 17, 2019 - April 23, 2019 NORTH COUNTY OUTLOOK

www.northcountyoutlook.com

n SECRETS OF THE TULALIP CHEFS

Coconut Lobster Ceviche During my many years as Another nice aspect to a chef, I have spent much of this recipe is if lobster is too my career and vacation time expensive or isn't readily traveling to Belize, which is available, you can make a one of my favorite places. simpler version of this reciMy wife’s family, as well as pe by substituting mediumhalf my family, are from Besized shrimp. In Belize, halize, and we visit them often. banero pepper is added to The recipe I have for you ceviche be-cause it should today is my take on a dish have some heat, but many that is commonly served in people do not like food to Chef Gerry Schultz Belize, Lobster Ceviche. In be very spicy, so I used jalaTulalip Resort Casino Be-lize, local spiny lobsters peño peppers instead of haare readily available. The lobanero. If you like it spicier, cal divers will sell them live right from their just add some of your favorite hot sauce or boats. I have added a few subtle changes to double the jalapeños or add the seeds. the recipe by adding coconut. As the banThe ceviche is excellent as an appetizer, quet chef at Tulalip Resort Casino, at times, or you could also place it on top of greens to I am able to incorporate some of the cook- make a nice seafood salad. ing styles and dishes that I have learned from my time working in the Caribbean. Enjoy a little taste of the Caribbean. Yields 6 to 8 - 20 ounce portions Ingredients: 2 6-ounce lobster tails (or approx. 12 ounces worth of lobster tails), thawed 3 cups water 1 cup coconut milk 1 tablespoon salt 5 limes, juiced, remove seeds 2 tablespoons coconut oil ½ cup yellow onions, ¼ inch diced ½ cup tomatoes, ¼ inch diced, no seeds 2 tablespoons jalapeño peppers, minced (or 1 small seeded and minced) 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped 3 tablespoons shredded coconut, toasted Corn tortilla chips, as desired Preparing Frozen Lobster Take a chef ’s knife and place it at the edge of the lobster tail facing the body and firmly slit the tails by cutting through the

shells until almost entirely through the shells by pulling the blade down to the cutting board. With your hand, fold the tails in half to make them flat, which will expose the meat. This may require breaking the underside of the shell with your fingers. From the thick part of the lobster tail begin pulling up on the meat away from the shell by pulling out towards the tail fins. With a firm grip on the lobster, pull up to remove the meat from the shell. Rinse the shell and lobster meat under cold water to clean and remove any shell pieces. Also, remove the grey vein which is the lobster’s intestine and may contain sand. Making the base n Place water, salt, coconut milk and lobster shells into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, removing shells. n While the stock is being made, place the lobster tails on a cutting board and

cut in half lengthwise. Then, cut each side of the lobster tail in half again, followed by turning them sideways and slice the meat into 1/4 inch discs or cubes. n Juice the limes. Briefly poach the lobster meat n Have a bowl with ice water ready along with a strainer (preferably a bowlshaped strainer). n Place the lobster meat in the boiling coconut broth and stir. Boil for about 3040 seconds. Dip the lobster meat in the ice water until cool, remove and drain. n You can reserve the coconut lobster broth to make a soup at a different time or discard it. n Place lobster meat in a clean bowl and coat with the lime juice. Take another dish to lightly press the lobster meat so it will stay submerged in the lime juice, or stir once or twice while it is soaking in the lime juice. Leaving the lobster in the lime juice for 2 hours maximum. Remove and drain

thoroughly. This will denature (or cook) the lobster meat the rest of the way. Preparing the vegetables, herbs and coconut n While the lobster is marinating, slice the vegetables and herbs as well as, toasting the coconut in a sauté pan on low heat until golden brown and reserve. n Place a clean sauté pan on medium heat and add the coconut oil and onions, sautéing for 1 minute. Stir mixture and immediately remove from heat to let cool. Add jalapeño peppers and tomatoes. Combing the ingredients n Once cooled, thoroughly toss the lobster meat with all of the vegetables and cilantro mix. Taste and season as needed. If you prefer it to be spicier add some of your favorite hot sauce or additional jalapeño peppers to the dish. Serving the ceviche n To serve, place on a large dish surrounded with corn tortilla chips. To garnish, top the ceviche with the toasted coconut. For an additional garnish, you can cut the tail fins away from

COURTESY PHOTO

Coconut Lobster Ceviche by Chef Gerry Schultz. the lobster shell with scissors and display the fanned tails with a little cilantro. Chef ’s notes Ceviche is a dish that is prepared by soaking the seafood in citric acid as the cooking process. This breaks down the cell structure of the meat in a similar way that heat does. You can make ceviche by using many types of fish (preferably a white fish) scallops, shrimp, calamari, octopus,

and even clams and mussels. You can also use a variety of citrus fruits such as oranges, limes, blood oranges and grapefruit. This process is best done when only using fresh raw fish or shellfish. Shellfish which has been previously frozen, I recommend briefly poaching it, but not enough to cook it. This is an extra step that I like to use, making sure to kill any possible bacteria and the result is still a very nice ceviche.

Our Best Friends Marigold

May is

North County Outlook will be producing special pages in our May 8th edition. Join us in giving thanks to our great Armed Forces, Veterans and their families. for as little as

Publishes: May 8, 2019 Ad deadline: May 2, 2019

for a 2x2 ad or $20/column inch Contact sales@northcountyoutlook.com you can show your support of our today to reserve your space, or call Armed Forces & Veterans. Free color. 360-659-1100!

Marigold is the Best Friend of Jenny and Adam Coleman.

Send us photos of you and your pet The North County Outlook has a weekly feature titled Our Best Friends. Community members can send us photos of them with their pets and we will elect one to run in that week’s issue. To submit a photo, please send it to editor@northcountyoutlook.com. Please include the names of the people and pets in the photo.

Communities

facebook.com/TheNorthCountyOutlook Twitter: @ncoutlook

COMING EVENTS Tell us about local special events and meetings for free publication in the Community Calendar in the paper. Local events only, please. Send an email to editor@northcounty outlook.com, phone (360) 659-1100 or fax to (360) 658-7536. Be sure to include contact info. Deadline: Friday before the following Wednesday publication. You can also submit your local events for our free online community calendar at www. northcountyoutlook.com

Submit your events via email to:

editor@northcountyoutlook.com Submit your events online at:

www.northcountyoutlook.com April 17 - April 23 Win It Wednesday: Come play a new board or card game with us, and win a snackish reward in return. held Wednesday, April 17, beginning at 3 p.m., at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave. Music at Marysville Historical Society: Join us for live music at the Marysville Historical Society this

Saturday. Music for piano, voice, French horn and trumpet will include music by Chopin, Beethoven, Broadway composers, and more. Students of Stacey Eliason and other invited guest performers. Seating available or just enjoy the museum at this time. Saturday, April 20, 11:30 am. Lunch reception following. Doors open at 11 am. More info (425) 328-9805 or 3liason@gmail.com. This is a

Classified: Events/Festivals

PROMOTE YOUR REGIONAL EVENT statewide with a $325 classified listing or $1,575 for a display ad. Call this newspaper or 360-344-2938 for details.

Classified: Announcements

A PLACE FOR MOM has helped over a million families find senior living. Our trusted, local advisors help find solutions to your unique needs at no cost to you. Call 855-4154148.

free event. Toddler Storytime: Jump and bounce into a magical world of stories, music, and movements that nurture the desire to read in toddlers. For ages 19 months to 3 years. Caregiver required. Held Mondays, April 22 29, beginning at 10:30 a.m., at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave. Baby Storytime: Wiggle and giggle with your baby through silly stories, happy songs, rhymes, and activities that inspire a love of reading. Playtime follows. For newborns through 18 months. Caregiver required. Held Tuesdays, April 23 30, beginning at 10:30 a.m., at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave.

Urban Trails Everett With Craig Romano: Discover your wild backyard. Come take a slideshow trail tour around Western Snohomish County, Camano Island, and Whidbey Island with award winning guidebook author Craig Romano. Held Wednesday, April 24, 6 7:30 p.m., at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave. 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 , April 24, beginning at 10:30 a.m., at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave. Waggin’ Tales: Read a tale or two with Arlington's favorite registered therapy pets! For children and families. Held Saturday, April 27, beginning at 11 a.m., at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave Teens Make-It — Origami Flowers: Join us as we turn old book pages and origami paper into beautiful flowers. Choose from geometric kusudama flowers or paper roses, and make something pretty to give to someone

Classified: Help Wanted

ARE YOU BEHIND $10k OR MORE ON YOUR TAXES? Stop wage & bank levies, liens & audits, unfiled tax returns, payroll issues, & resolve tax debt FAST. Call 866-494-2178. DONATE YOUR CAR TO CHARITY. Receive maximum value of write off for your taxes. Running or not! All conditions accepted. Free pickup. Call for details, 855-635-4229.

April 17, 2019 - April 23, 2019 NORTH COUNTY OUTLOOK you love. Held Monday, April 29, beginning at 3 p.m., at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave. Talent Show: Got talent? Auditions start for 2019 Marysville Strawberry Festival Talent Show. If you’ve got a show-stopping talent you want to share with the world, start with Marysville. Auditions are coming for your chance to perform in the 2019 Marysville Strawberry Festival Talent Show. If you’re ready to hit the stage, auditions will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, and Friday, May 10, at the MarysvillePilchuck High School Auditorium, 5611 108th St. NE. The talent show is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13,during Strawberry Festival Week. The festival organizer is looking for contestants of all ages, solo, or groups in Vocal, Dance, Comedy, Bands, Musical Instruments and other categories. Deadline to enter is May 3. Visit the website at http:/www.maryfest.org and download the application and send it to Director Marcy Giesler 10121 Shoultes Rd. Marysville, WA 98270 Call 360-6536584 if you have any questions. 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

STILL PAYING TOO much for your MEDICATION? Save up to 90% on RX refill! Order today and receive free shipping on 1st order - prescription required. Call 1-866-6856901.

Free Jam Sessions: The Old Time & Country Music As-

Happy Easter! We are decorating Easter eggs for the egg hunt using dyes, paint, sparkles and mini stickers!

Whew ! Here Comes the

Easter Bunny

One gazillion and one... almost done! 9

J __ E __ L __ L __ Y beans __ 10 5 12 12 25 M __ A __ R __ S __ H __ M __ A __ L __ L __ O __ W animal __ 13 1 18 19 8 13 1 12 12 15 23 C __ H __ O __ C __ O __ L __ A __ T __ E rabbit __ 3 8 15 3 15 12 1 20 5 G __ R __ E __ E __ N __ 7 18 5 5 14

rabbit.

D __ E __ C O R __ A __ T __ E __ D egg __ __ __ 4 5 3 15 18 1 20 5 4

P __ L __ A __ S __ T __I __ C grass __ 16 12 1 19 20 9 3

1 B O N N E T S A 4 3 S E R V I C E S 5 C G K H I C L G E O O P S T U T A S U N R I S E H 7 E E A C 6 D M E A L S L I L I E S R R S D A C A M A B U N S B E G I N N I N G B D I 10 T F A M I L Y I am a baby rabbit. I am a kit or kitten. E Later, I can be H U N T S called a bunny or a

S __ M __ A __ L __ L toy __ 19 13 1 12 12

sociation has free Jam Sessions on the second and fourth Friday each month, 6:30-9:30 p.m., at 1401 Poplar in Everett. Call 360-6599713 for more information.

Assistance for veterans: Military Veterans seeking help with the VA may contact American Legion Post 178, 119 Cedar Ave., Marysville. Messages may be left on the Post phone, 360-6530155. 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 you are interested in volunteering you can go to their website at www.thenoahcenter.org or call 360-629-7055.

Jam Session for People with Disabilities: Youth and adults of all abilities are invited to Village Music and Arts Friday jam sessions featuring live music by Jon Dalgarn and Voices of the Village. Bring your own instrument or use theirs. Sessions are every Friday, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 338 North McLeod, Arlington, WA. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Call Michelle at 360-653-7752 ext. 14 for more information or to sign up.

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. 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) 374-6374 or toll free at 1-888-240-8572.

Answers from page 12 8 B E L L S Beginner

In two shakes of a lamb’s tail the weather turned as gentle as a lamb. Intermediate

Communities

April 17, 2019 - April 23, 2019 NORTH COUNTY OUTLOOK

www.northcountyoutlook.com

Talent Show auditions coming in May By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Auditions for the Marysville Strawberry Talent Show will be held this May and the deadline to apply is May 3. Entries will be considered for the Talent Show on June 13, at 6:30 p.m., at the Marysville-Pilchuck High School auditorium at 5611 108th St. NE, Marysville. Auditions will take place May 8 and 10 at the M-PHS auditorium from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The festival is looking for contestants of all ages for solo or group performances in dance, comedy, music (instrumental or singing) or other performance categories. “It’s an open audition,” said Marcy Giesler, Talent Show director.

“It’s first come, first serve, so there are no time slots or anything, you just drop in when you’re available,” she said. Those coming to audition should be ready to do the full performance that they are planning. “You should come prepared as if you were actually doing the performance at the Talent Show,” said Giesler. Performers should bring any props or other items necessary for their performance to the audition as well, said Giesler. The Talent Show is a Strawberry Festival tradition that brings together many different types of performers. “It’s a venue that lets people come and perform their songs and dances,” said Giesler.

“We get a lot of returning acts, and a lot of people that I see come back each year and get better every time,” she said. There are many locals who are glad that they have a chance to show their voice or their music. “One performer has been with us for a number of years and every year he comes up to thank me for the opportunity to perform,” said Giesler. “I’ve always liked being able to work with the talent and help them express themselves,” she said. The show also brings together many different types of people. “It’s something for all ages. Anyone from the community can come and participate,” she said. Trophies will be given out for each category of

FILE PHOTO

Locals Kelly Stecker, left, and Ginger Burkett perform in their band at the Marysville Strawberry Festival Talent Show auditions on May 10, 2018. performance. Each category is divided into age brackets as well. “The overall winner receives a gift basket,” said Giesler. That gift basket is

valued at $175. “And you also get to be in the Strawberry Festival parade,” she said. Those who want to apply should go to maryfest.

org, download an application and send it to Marcy Giesler at 1012 Shoultes Rd., Marysville WA 98270. People with questions can call 360-363-6584.

DIRECTORY OF

AWNINGS

AUTO REPAIR

FENCING & DECKS

Pictures See Our Website Awnings Located at: 10011 3rd Ave SE Ste D Everett, Wa. 98208 425-438-8600

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 6:00pm

Carports & Patios

Insulated Roof Panels

decks2ﬁx@gmail.com • Lic/Bond/Ins SIDEJB94506

REAL ESTATE

INSURANCE

LANDSCAPING

Over 40 Years of Exceeding Your Expectations...

Income Insurance

Reliable Ron’s Landscape Service, Etc.

Continuous Gutters • Steel, Aluminum & Copper Pre-painted Gutters & Downspouts

Over 30 Colors to Choose From • Free Estimates • See Our Showroom Displays

7305 43rd Ave NE • Marysville 360-659-9322 • www.garysgutters.com

SEPTIC SYSTEMS

Residential and Commercial • Septic Service

• Septic Tanks • Vaults • Manholes • Catch Basins • Pumps • Pipes SEPTIC TANK SERVICE • Septic Pumping • Vacuuming • Pump Repairs and Sales • Cleaning Septic Line and Drainﬁelds • Water Jetting

Serving Snohomish County for the past 50 years

360-435-5531 19604-67th Ave. NE, Arlington www.cuzseptic.com

utlook

Real People. Real Life.

Gilmore Insurance Services Visit www.gilmoreins.com 800-745-7033 / 360-657-1275

Protect your income. Contact us and see what an independent agent can do for you.

SLEEP APNEA THERAPY

Sleep Advantage Treating Sleep Apnea and Snoring with Oral Appliance Therapy

Alan Erickson, DDS

Diplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine

16410 Smokey Point Blvd., Suite 107 Arlington, WA 98223 360-322-6934 | www.sleepadvantagesp.com

Call 425-870-4084

Call 206.250.7139 AwningBuildersllc.com

GUTTER SERVICES

“The Gutter Professionals since 1977”

Decks • Siding • Fences Custom Sheds • Carports Creative Outbuildings Handrails • Stairs & Steps Rebuilds & New Construction

Bonded & Licensed #AWNINBL854MF

Online appointments can be made at: www.mnabsoluteautorepair.com

But NEVER Your Budget!

SideJobBOB

• Lawn Maintenance • Pruning • Senior Discounts • Roof Cleaning Ron Collins, Owner USMC Veteran 360-572-0930 • 425-232-8449 • Rccollins@outlook.com

Sue Stevenson, Broker Cell: 425.418.7902 Office: 360.659.1253 ext. 15 Fax: 360.653.3346 suestevensonRE@gmail.com

MacPherson’s RHB 1333 State Avenue Marysville, WA 98270

Advertise Your Message Here for as Little as $25 per Insertion!

Call Barry Today! 360-659-1100 barry@northcountyoutlook.com

Can’t Wait Until Wednesday?

Read the North County Outlook online anytime

at www.northcountyoutlook.com

Communities

facebook.com/TheNorthCountyOutlook Twitter: @ncoutlook

April 17, 2019 - April 23, 2019 NORTH COUNTY OUTLOOK

News Briefs Families needed to host exchange students Charla Mosbrucker is a local coordinator in Marysville who has some exchange students to place for next year. She has a boy and girl from Kyrgyzstan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Moldova to place for next year. They have excellent grades and speak very good English. They are here on a scholarship through a rigorous application process.and want to get a home in the U.S. as soon as possible. There is a school deadline coming up very soon so they need the families by April 24. They have their own spending money and medical insurance. There are wonderful families in Marysville who can make

a difference in their lives so please call Mosbrucker for more information about these students and to choose the one you would like to host. A host family can have kids of any age, no kids, be a single woman, or be empty nesters. The students have a wide variety of interests. Please help make their dream come true. Call Mosbrucker at 360659-3603 if you can host one of them or help find someone who can host one them. It is a wonderful learning experience for a family.

Be a hero, donate blood May 8 at Marysville Library Did you know that with one blood donation, you can help up to three people? Embrace your inner hero

That’s what you’ll find in every issue of

North County Outlook The only free local community paper that’s delivered d irect to your mailbox every week.

Locally owned, locally managed.

Washington Impact ads get results!

Reach

and sign up to give blood on Wednesday, May 8, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Marysville Public Library, 6120 Grove St. To schedule an appointment, please visit redcrossblood.org and enter Marysville under “Find a drive” or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Music at Marysville Historical Society

You can enjoy live music at the Marysville Historical Society museum on April 20. Music for piano, voice, French horn and trumpet will include music by Chopin, Beethoven, Broadway composers, and more. Students of Stacey Eliason and other invited guests will perform. Seating available or just enjoy the museum at this time. Held Satur-

day, April 20, beginning at 11:30 a.m.. Lunch reception following. Doors open at 11 am. More info (425) 328-9805 or 3liason@gmail. com. This is a free event. The museum is located at 6805 Armar Road in Marysville.

Vacancy on Marysville Salary Commission

Marysville residents are invited to apply to serve on the city’s Salary Commission. The seven-member commission meets annually to review the salaries paid to elected officials, including the Mayor and City Council members, and determine appropriate increases or decreases in salary. Members must be Marysville residents. This appointment is to complete a term ending in June 2020.

l a i c Spe n o i t i Ed

To apply, submit a letter of interest and resume by May 10 to Teri Lester, Human Resources Manager, City of Marysville, 1049 State Ave., Marysville WA 98270, or by email to tlester@marysvillewa.gov.

Tickets now on sale for Marysville Strawberry Fashion Show and Luncheon

Tickets are available now for the Marysville Strawberry Festival fashion show that features model citizens strutting to raise funds for student scholarships and showing off the latest summer fashions from local stores. The annual April Friesner Memorial Royalty Fashion Show and Scholarship Fundraiser Luncheon is at noon Tuesday, June 11

in the Historic Marysville Opera House, 1225 3rd St. The fashion show is an early attraction amid 10 days of Strawberry Festival fun. Notable community members will model fashions. Lunch is being provided by Bleachers Grill at Cedarcrest, along with entertaining surprise fundraiser activity is planned. Tickets are $25, or $120 for a table of 6. Pre-purchase tickets at the Maryfest Office, at several Third Street businesses, or contact Leslie Buell at 425-268-5285 or email labuell@frontier. com. You can also buy tickets online at http://www. maryfest.org. The Strawberry Festival has provided scholarships to members of the Strawberry Festival Royal Court since 1968.

87th Annual

Straw berry 2018 Festival

Special Edition

2 Million Readers

Festivals, Fairs, car shows, resorts and golf courses love the results they get! Inquire at this newspaper or call 360-344-2938 • ads@wnpa.com

Our doors are open!

Strawberry Festiva l Schedule, Map, Royalty Profiles, Features and mo re inside.

utlook

Real People. Real Life.

Published June

2019 Strawberry Festival Program

2018

Our Annual Strawberry Festival Program Locally Owned & Operated First Baptist Church

5th and French, Arlington • 435-3040 • www.FBCArlington.com Worship Service ..........................................................10:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages.................................................9 a.m. Nursery provided: infants - 3 years old for both services Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: Senior High Youth, Awana and Visitation Pastor Bill Walker • Assoc. Pastors Jim Poyner & Hans Kaufman High School Youth - Clint & Angie Tanis

Volunteers Needed!

Call 360-926-2228 Today ! Apply at

Strawberry Festival is almost here! Be sure you’re included in our 2019 Strawberry Festival program, a special section inserted into North County Outlook. Your message will be direct mailed to 30,000 readers and businesses in North Snohomish County. Marysville, Lakewood, Tulalip, Arlington, Smokey Point. Contact Sue, Terrie, or Carole to reserve your space!

360.659.1100

7227 44th Ave. NE , Marysville

Call Barry at 360-659-1100 to include your services in this directory for as little as $50 per month!

utlook

Real People. Real Life.

Publishes: June 6, 2019 Inside Deadline: May 23, 2019 Gloss Deadline: May 17, 2019 1331 State Avenue Suite A Marysville 360-659-1100 northcountyoutlook.com

April 17, 2019 - April 23, 2019 NORTH COUNTY OUTLOOK

Communities

www.northcountyoutlook.com

n WHISTLING GARDENER

Now is the time for Delphiniums If there was one pedormancy, so they just kept growing and getrennial that personiting leggier and leggified a cottage garden, er. For perennials to do I think it would have their best, they really to be the Delphinium. need to rest for sevThey are the epitome of eral months and that what I think of when I By Steve Smith just doesn’t happen in picture a Victorian border or even just a simple country southern California. In the northwest however, we garden. Their tall stature often anchors the back of a bed and have the perfect climate for growprovides the height that is so ing perennials, like Delphiniums, critical in keeping the eye mov- and a whole host of other fabuing through a perennial land- lous perennials, that can easily scape design. When I moved to provide us with 9 to 10 months the northwest 30-plus years ago, I of non-stop color. This is accomcouldn’t wait to grow these beau- plished by planting early, mid, and late bloomers and combining ties. You see, growing up in south- them so that there is a constant ern California (only 15 miles succession of flowers throughout from the Mexican border), the the entire season. While most weather was not conducive to perennials only bloom for 5 to 6 many perennials, like Delphini- weeks, Delphiniums are special ums, because there was no dis- in that after their initial bloom in tinct winter to force them into early spring, if they are cut back

and fertilized, they will re-bloom again in September. Talk about bang for your buck. You can find Delphiniums in the garden center this time of year in many varieties and often already budded up and showing color. Gallon sized plants will have multiple stems, while four inch starts will only have one stem and will need another year to really get established. Plant them in full sun and don’t forget to stake them before a rain or wind storm knocks them down. As a side note, sometimes Delphiniums are labeled as larkspur, so don’t get confused - true larkspurs are annuals and are much smaller in stature. Despite all of the new introductions, my favorite is still one called ‘Black Knight’ which has dark midnight violet blossoms and can reach 5 to 6 feet tall in

the garden. The Aurora series is a wonderful collection with 3 to 4 foot stems that are very study and excellent for cut flowers. The color range runs from white to purple to various shades of blue and each one has a white center (called a “bee”). ‘Green Twist’ from the New Millennium series is a brand new one that caught my eye the other day. It has large white flowers tinged green, with a white and green bee — often double or semi-double. The stems are sturdy reaching 4 to 5 feet tall and are great for arrangements. One other series that I am impressed with is the Guardian strains. They only grow to about 3 feet tall, which is perfect for smaller gardens, but the flowers are large and double as well. Colors are white to shades of lavender and blue.

All delphiniums will attract hummingbirds and other pollinators, like butterflies and bees, and they are deer resistant. Slugs can be a problem in early spring when the new growth is emerging, but after that they seem to be just fine. Feed them with a balanced organic flower food, give them lots of compost and they should be happy campers. If you can’t get them to live more than a couple of years, chances are they are staying too wet. Now is the time to shop for delphiniums, once they are gone the nurseries won’t have them again until next year and they are too wonderful to miss and not have in your garden.

Steve Smith is the owner of Sunnyside Nursery in Marysville and can be reached at info@sunnysidenursery.net.