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Arlington celebrates Halloween Trick-or-treating, costume contest, the pumpkin roll and more fun events returned to downtown Arlington on Oct. 26 By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Children trick-or-treated at downtown businesses and rolled pumpkins down the Third Street hill as part of Arlington's annual Hometown Halloween celebration. The event is put on by the city and multiple local organizations every year to provide a Halloween celebration in the downtown area. This year's Hometown Halloween was held on Oct. 26. Families said they enjoyed the downtown festivities. "It's just fun to see everyone in the Halloween spirit," said local parent Sherri Ballew. Many said that they come down every year to the event. "We have a great time every year,"
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Stillaguamish tribal elder Janet Rabelje cuts the ribbon to the Angel of the Winds expansion on Oct. 24.
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Jacob Herdt runs down Arlington's Third Street hill during the pumpkin roll on See HALLOWEEN on page 2 Oct. 26 during Arlington's Hometown Halloween.
The Stillaguamish Tribe cut the ribbon to a major expansion to their Angel of the Winds casino on Oct. 24 that includes restaurants,
a concert space, a bowling alley and more. The Tribe’s casino received a lot of new features that aren’t typical of casinos through the process.
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Tulalip Tribes honor charitable organizations By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com The Tulalip Tribes celebrated the organizations that they support through charitable funding at their annual Raising Hands celebration on Oct. 26. As economic businesses grew in Tulalip through the years, the Tribes started the Tulalip Cares Charitable Foundation which now gives millions of dollars out each year to organizations in the region. This year they gave away $7.3 million and have given away $98.8 million since the foundation's beginning.
"We're very grateful for the gift gaming has given us," said Tulalip Tribal board member Mel Sheldon Jr. "We know what it is like to go without," he said. "We weren't always in this position." The Tribes have gone through more difficult periods before economic growth. "Tulalip Tribes started out with three employees many, many years ago. Today we have 3,877 direct employees," said Sheldon. "That's all contributing to a larger economy, and
that's what it's all about," he said. Sheldon said that the Tulalip Tribes are part of the larger community and that he wants them to move forward with other people in the region. "We all have the same thing in mind. We want this region to be the best and for it to be safe and secure to have a healthy life here in Snohomish County," he said. Their Raising Hands night highlights some of the organizations the Tulalip See TRIBES on page 18
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said local parent Ben Ballew. "I think it's great, we come here every year," said local parent Matt Washburn. Washburn said it was a good way to see the community and spend time downtown. "We like the community involvement, you see a lot of people you know. You get to hang out downtown and I think the city has done a great job with the park," he said. Staff at many of the businesses along Olympic Avenue dress up and hand out candy as part of the event. Roger Braaten, whose sister owns downtown business Gooder 'n Chicken, helped out this year to hand out candy to kids. "Arlington is a great town," he said. "It's a great thing to see the kids in a safe area." Third Street is closed off for about an hour for kids to roll pumpkins down the hill in a pumpkin race. Biringer's Black Crow Pumpkins donated the pumpkins this year and the Stilly Valley Youth Dynamics helped organize the event.
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Roger Braaten, left, gives a piece of candy to Ellie Washburn as part of Arlington's Hometown Halloween downtown business trick-or-treating on Oct. 26 "The pumpkin roll was great this year. A ton of kids came out and Calvary Arlington helped us," said Jessica Ronhaar, executive director of Stilly Valley Youth Dynamics. "We had a bunch of heats and kids had a great time," she said.
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She said kids love the opportunity to use the hill to roll down pumpkins and the event is fun to put on. "Youth Dynamics gets to do things to help other people and it's just fun," she said. "I love the pumpkin roll because families have a great time and it really brings our community together." At Legion Park the Arlington Arts Council also holds a costume contest each year. "We like to take the opportunity to reward creativ-
ity," said Sarah Arney, president of the Arlington Arts Council. She said she enjoys the event each year. "I love Halloween because everyone comes out on the street down here and it's a blast," she said. Arney also wanted to thank the city for supporting the event. "Thanks to the city and Sarah Lopez [Arlington's community revitalization project manager] for organizing these things," she said.
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Marysville police collecting coats for kids By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com The Marysville police union has begun their annual Stuff the Truck drive to gather coats for kids in need this October and November. Their first day out was Oct. 26 at the Marysville Fred Meyer and they will be at the Marysville Walmart near Highway 9 on Nov. 2 and at Kohl's and Ross at 3713 116th St. NE, in Marysville, on Nov. 16. Both events are from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. "We are collecting warm clothing for less fortunate families in our community," said Angie Fawks, a school resource officer with the Marysville Police Department. They collected more than 600 coats last year as part of the event. "We also accept cash donations and at the end of our events we're
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“We wanted to take this facility to the next level so over the last few years we went through a lot of paper and thinking about how we could make this property unique and special,” said architect Brett Ewing who worked on the project. A 16-lane bowling alley, “Strikerz Bowling,” is part of the expansion, as well as “All Things Sports” which includes sports simulators for golf, baseball, football, lacrosse, bocce ball and ‘zombie dodgeball.’ Those two venues are allages and open until 9 p.m. A number of new restaurants have been added in the expansion and are also all-ages, including the Whiskey Prime Steakhouse, Jade Fusion and the Riverside Buffet.
able to count everything up and decide where we are still in need," said Fawks. "We buy additional coats, gloves, hats, and things like that to make sure we accommodate everyone," she said. Fawks said many people are willing to give coats and other items to help the community. Local Cliff Leach donated coats at the Oct. 26 collection. "It's getting cold. I hate to see kids cold so it just seemed like a good thing to do," he said. The police get a lot of interaction with the community through the coat drive, said Fawks. "We just like to interact with the community. There's a lot of people that come up to talk with us and we learn about different individuals," she said. There is a big need for supportive programs like this one in the community, she said.
Two bars were also added to the building. The casino floor itself has been remodeled and a parking garage was added to Angel of the Winds. Finally, the River Run Event Center provides a new venue for employee functions, conferences and concerts, such as classic rock band Foghat which is scheduled to perform at Angel of the Winds on Nov. 9. The Angel of the Winds casino has brought funds into the Stillaguamish Tribe, but it was also a huge lift for tribal members originally. “You’re standing where our housing used to be. The leaps that we took to make a decision to uproot our community to go into this venture of economic development weighed very heavily on us and on our families,” said Shawn Yanity, chair-
"There's a lot of children out there that don't have warm clothing in the wintertime and as school resource officers we see them all the time. There is a need for it and it's very helpful to make sure the children are warm," said Fawks. The coats are given to the Marysville Toy Store, an annual program that provides presents and other items to local families early in December for the holiday season. Police officers typically volunteer at the event to hand out the coats there as well. "It just feels good to be able to give back to the community and see the families who aren't otherwise able to be able to purchase these clothing items," said Fawks. "This is our way to give back to the community, to do for and protect our less-fortunate children, those who are in need," she said.
man of the Stillaguamish Tribe. The last 15 years have been hard on many, he said. “We literally took our infrastructure where we all gather, where our families and kids grew up, and displaced them,” said Yanity. “This has been a blessing but it has also been a curse for us in losing that connection, but we’re very thankful in where we are at right now,” he said. The Stillaguamish Tribe plans to rebuild that community soon though. “Not too far from here we are rebuilding our village,” said Yanity. “It’s sad that it’s taken us 15 years to get there, but our hands go up to each and everyone that’s worked on that." The funds that the Tribe’s businesses have been bringing in have helped them become community partners,
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Cliff Leach, right, gives a coat donation to Marysville Police Department School Resource Officer Dave White during the first collection day for Stuff the Truck on Oct. 26.
said Yanity. “For every person that comes and does business with us, whether it’s here, the gas stations or the clinics, they play a big part in our active role in our community,” he said. Arlington city administrator Paul Ellis said that
the Stillaguamish Tribe has been a great partner. “The support we have seen from them in our safety and quality of life has just been awesome,” said Ellis. “It was just a few months ago that a lot of us were gathered at the river at Haller Park for the grand
opening of the splash pad,” he said. That splash pad was funded in large part due to a large $500,000 donation from the Stillaguamish Tribe. “As a community we’re very excited for the expansion here,” said Ellis.
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M-P defeats Eagles for Wesco North Championship By Andrew Hines sports@northcountyoutlook.com The Arlington football team matched up with the undefeated Marysville-Pilchuck Tomahawks for the 3A Wesco North Championship on Oct. 25. The Tomahawks started off with the ball as they marched down the field before being stalled deep in Eagles’ territory. After a missed field goal attempt, Arlington got their first shot on offense as they ran a couple of plays before losing quarterback Cole Cramer to a leg injury. They managed to work their way down the field but ultimately ended up turning the ball over on downs. Marysville-Pilchuck slowly took the ball down the field, wearing down the Arlington
defense behind their stable of running backs. With about 1:30 left in the quarter, the Tomahawks got on the board on a short run and established the 7-0 lead. Marysville-Pilchuck continued to stay strong on defense in the second quarter, as they forced Arlington into a quick three-and-out. With the short field the Tomahawks scored another rushing touchdown going up 14-0. The Eagles wouldn’t lay down after falling behind, taking to the air and scoring on a 78-yard touchdown pass and closing the gap to 14-7. Unfortunately for Arlington, the Tomahawks owned the rest of the half, scoring two more rushing touchdowns and keeping the Eagles off the board. Marysville-Pilchuck walked into
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Arlington’s sophomore quarterback Trent Nobach, right, hands off the ball to junior running back Jaden Roskelley, left, in the first quarter against the Marysville-Pilchuck Tomahawks at Arlington High School on Oct. 25.
halftime up 28-7. Three minutes into the second half the Tomahawks were able to score on the ground once again, as they extended their lead to 35-7. Arlington continued to go to their passing game and started to find some success as they moved the ball down the field, answering back on a short passing touchdown, 35-14. After their second score, the Eagles wouldn’t be able to find the end zone for the rest of the game as Marysville-Pilchuck continued to shut them down on defense. The Tomahawks found the end zone once more in the fourth quarter and took the victory 42-14. With the win, MarysvillePilchuck took the 3A Wesco North Championship and finished the league schedule undefeated with a 6-0 record. “Pilchuck is really good and they were the better team tonight. We’re looking forward to the crossover games and we’ll learn a lot from this film moving forward. We’ll prepare well and see if we can pull an upset,” said Arlington Head Coach Greg Dailer. The Eagles were led by Trent Nobach, Joseph Schmidt, Chase Petersen and Jaden Roskelley. Nobach, sophomore quarterback, came into the game and threw 15 completions for 183 yards and two passing touchdowns. Schmidt, senior receiver, caught two passes for 26 yards and a
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Dylan Carson, Marysville-Pilchuck’s sophomore running back, breaks free to the outside as he rushes in for the short touchdown run in the third quarter against the Eagles at Arlington High School on Oct. 25. touchdown. Petersen, senior receiver, also had two receptions for 80 yards and a touchdown as well. Roskelley, junior running back, led Arlington on the ground with 12 carries for 75 yards. “This is really special. You talk about your goals at the start of the year and winning a Wesco title is always one of the first ones we talk about. A lot of these guys were playing for us when we were 2-8 so it’s great to see them undefeated. Every week from here on out is a championship week, so we can enjoy this one tonight but we have to get back to working hard tomorrow,” said MarysvillePilchuck Head Coach Brandon Carson. Marysville-Pilchuck re-
lied on their three rotating running backs in Dylan Carson, Jay Gray and Jordan Justice alongside their quarterback Jake Elwood. Carson, sophomore, had 19 carries for 104 yards and an incredible three rushing touchdowns. Gray, junior, only had 10 carries but made the most of them with 112 yards, as well as one reception for 18 yards. Justice, senior, finished with 14 carries, two receptions, 73 allpurpose yards, one rushing touchdown and a receiving touchdown. Elwood, senior, went 5/5 passing for 26 yards along with six carries, 39 rushing yards, a rushing touchdown and a passing touchdown. The Tomahawks de-
fense was huge on creating turnovers behind the effort from Dillon Kuk, Michael McPherson and Zion Botelho. Kuk, senior cornerback, had a forced fumble as well as catching two passes and two carries for 21 combined yards on offense. Seniors McPherson, defensive end, and Botelho, linebacker, worked together with a forced fumble and fumble recovery respectively. Arlington’s next home game will be their crossover matchup with the Meadowdale Mavericks on Friday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. MarysvillePilchuck’s next game will be their crossover as well as they take on the Snohomish Panthers on the same day, starting at 8 p.m.
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M-P wins Dig for the Cure By Andrew Hines sports@northcountyoutlook.com The Marysville-Pilchuck volleyball team hosted their crosstown rival Marysville Getchell Chargers in their annual Dig for the Cure match on Oct. 22. From the first few points, both teams seemed to be evenly matched, as neither team was able to create a huge lead. The Tomahawks and Chargers stayed neckand-neck as they found themselves tied at 14-14 halfway through the first set. They continued to keep the battle close and were tied minutes later at 24-24. With a couple of clutch plays late in the set the Chargers took the first set, 26-24. The second set was a completely different story as
the Tomahawks got off to a quick 6-2 lead to open the set. Marysville Getchell battled back and tied it up at 7-7 after a 5-1 run. Fortunately for Marysville-Pilchuck, they took the momentum back and rode it for an 18-8 run that closed out the second set 25-15. In the third set both teams came in with the same fire that they had coming into the night. With a few lead changes early, both teams found themselves tied at 11-11 with tough play in the front line. Coming off the tie, the Chargers went on a big 8-2 run to secure the 19-13 lead. After creating the gap, it looked like Marysville Getchell would take the set, but the Tomahawks wouldn’t let it slip away after putting together a 9-4 run, leaving
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Marysville Getchell’s Kerragyn Heacock, middle, sends over the quick spike as the Tomahawks’ Lawren Rainey, left, and Alyssa Hammontree, right, look to block at Marysville-Pilchuck High School on Oct. 22.
the Chargers up 23-22. A few long rallies and strong finishes later, MarysvillePilchuck took the set, 27-25. The Tomahawks looked to close out the match in the fourth set as they dominated early with a 16-9 run before the first time out was called. Marysville Getchell managed to fight back but it was too late as MarysvillePilchuck finished the set, 2519. The Tomahawks took the match by a set score of 3-1. “When we come out strong playing together and communicating, I think we can challenge most teams. We need to keep winning over these last two matches and set ourselves up in position to compete in the postseason,” said MarysvillePilchuck Head Coach Nate McClellan. The Tomahawks front line took control behind Caylee Carter, Madyson Baxter and Carly Scallan. The junior duo of Carter and Baxter combined for a total of 15 kills throughout the match. Scallan, sophomore outside hitter, held her own as she earned six kills of her own. On the back line, Marysville-Pilchuck was led by their seniors Jenna Olson, Taylor Bichel and Ayana Sabbas. Olson, libero, was huge on the defensive end with a match-high 31 digs. Their setters Bichel and Sab-
bas accounted for eight and 14 assists, respectively. “I think we battled really well, and we played hard, but I think overall it was just a matter of mental errors. Moving forward I just want them to stay checked in, we have a lot of potential and as long as we fix the mental mistakes, they can play really well,” said Marysville Getchell Head Coach Kristina Klinginsmith. Marysville Getchell’s upperclassmen led the way behind seniors Kelsey Kolling, Peyton Schmidt and Alexus Atkins. Kolling, outside hitter, earned a match-high with nine kills and added on an ace. Schmidt, defensive specialist, tallied a teamhigh in digs with a total of 19. Atkins, middle blocker, used her height in the front line to dominate with three blocks and three kills. The Chargers' sophomore outside hitter, Kerragyn Heacock, was all over the court and filled the stat sheet alongside the seniors. She finished with four kills, four aces and 17 digs. Your final chance to catch the Tomahawks this regular season will be away, as they take on the Stanwood Spartans on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. If you want to support the Chargers, their final home match will be against the Arlington Eagles on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m.
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Ayana Sabbas, Tomahawks’ senior setter, puts the set to the outside against the Chargers at Marysville-Pilchuck High School on Oct. 22.
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Lakewood defeats Lyncs 2-0 By Andrew Hines sports@northcountyoutlook.com The Lakewood girls soccer team played their final home match of the season as they faced the Lynden Christian Lyncs on senior night on Oct. 24. Lynden Christian started off strong as they used their size and physical style of play to create scoring opportunities off corner kicks. After a few shots were blocked by
the Cougars' defense and goalkeeper, Lakewood managed to start using their speed to keep the Lyncs at bay. With a strong group of forwards, Lakewood started to create shots of their own, putting pressure on the Lynden Christian defense and keeping possessions in their territory. Throughout the rest of the first half both teams continued to narrowly miss the net and they entered halftime tied at 0-0.
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Lakewood’s junior forward Iliana Ramirez finds a hole in the Lyncs’ defense and attacks upfield early in the first half at Lakewood High School on Oct. 24.
Lakewood came out in the second half looking to score as they sent one deep into Lyncs’ territory. With the surprising game plan coming in, the Cougars managed to secure great position and scored 30 seconds into the half, going up 1-0. After the first goal, Lakewood continued to push the pace and kept Lynden Christian back on their heels. With amazing play between the posts and slashing playmakers, the Cougars maintained the shutout and scored near the end of the match in the 79th minute. With a 2-0 lead Lakewood walked away with the huge victory, putting their league record at 6-3-3. “We have a lot of speed and aggressiveness which doesn’t always look super pretty but can be really dangerous when we take some chances. We knew going in that they would have the size, so if their physical advantage was height, we knew we needed to make ours grit,” said Lakewood Head Coach Nick Anderson. The Cougars' forwards Layla Thomas, Riley Christensen and Iliana Ramirez
led the offense. Thomas, freshman, scored the first goal of the match on the quick shot to open the second half. Christensen, senior, recorded the second goal of the match as she split two Lyncs’ defenders and received the assist from Ramirez, senior. Jaylene Priebe-Garcia, senior goalkeeper and captain, played a huge role for Lakewood as she had to step in for their injured keeper moments before the start of the match. She finished the match with an assist, 14 saves and recorded the shutout victory. “These seniors have come so far. They’ve come from being ripped apart their freshman year with three wins and now they’re out here playing really well and earned eight. We have a tough district and it’ll be a grind, but this team is ready for that grind,” said Coach Anderson. The Cougars have played their final match of the regular season. Your next chance to watch them will be in the District 1/2 2A Girls Soccer Tournament.
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MSD votes to send $120 million levy to voters By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com
The Marysville School Board unanimously approved sending to voters in February a $120 million levy measure to rebuild two schools and add security improvements to other schools. The board approved the proposal at their Oct. 21 meeting. The $120 million levy will appear on the Feb. 11, 2020, ballot for Marysville School District voters. The funds would be collected over six years and would mean an increase in property tax of about $1.92 per $1,000 assessed property value. The levy funds would allow the school district to replace Cascade and Liberty Elementary and make various security improvements around the district. District staff estimate the cost to replace those two schools to be $126 million to $127 million and they also estimate the district would receive around $13 million in matching
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funds from the state. School board president Pete Lundberg said the board was in agreement that the levy was a good way forward for the district. “We spent two work study sessions looking at all the different facets of this proposal,” he said. “So when it came time to take a vote, it was unanimous.” The district’s facilities committee, primarily made of community members, brought the levy proposal before the school board. “We have had a facilities committee for a number of years that has been working with the district,” said Lundberg. “They came up with a list a few years ago of the district’s priority needs." That committee was re-
convened recently to consider how to address the building needs of the district. “This facility committee reviewed the list of what was needed to be done, and they picked the two schools that they felt had the greatest need,” said Lundberg. The two schools to be replaced were built in the 1950s. Lundberg said that building codes have changed considerably since those times and now require much more safety features that Cascade and Liberty lack. “Cascade just had multiple fires due to old wires,” said Lundberg. “The levy would also provide some safety and security upgrades to all schools around the district,” he said.
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Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Arlington City Council on Monday, November 4, 2019 at 7:00pm at the Arlington City Council Chambers located at 110 E. Third Street, Arlington, Washington. Purpose of the hearing is to take public comment and testimony regarding the proposed 2020 general property tax levy and EMS property tax levy for the City of Arlington.
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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: October 30, 2019 Personal Representative: Shamria D. Kirk Attorney for Personal Representative: Bradley E. Neunzig, WSBA #22365 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 188, 103 North Street, Arlington, WA 98223
The district is moving forward with a capital levy, which requires 50 percent to approve, instead of a bond which requires 60 percent by state law. Levies are taxes collected over a period of time, while bonds resemble a mortgage or a loan in that the district receives the money up front and pays it off over a long period of time. The Marysville School District has not passed a bond since 2006. Their last attempt in April 2016 was for a $230 million project that would have replaced more schools, but it failed as it only received 50.53 percent of voter’s approval. Lundberg said that the board has been trying to rebuild trust with the com-
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munity over the last few years. “That has been one of the goals of the school board over the last four or five years,” he said. “At the time [five years ago] there was a disconnect between the district and the people we served." He hopes that the levy is another opportunity for the board to advance
schools and listen to parents' concerns. “Not only can we replace the schools in a fiscally responsible manner, but we can attend to the needs of the students,” he said. “It’s time for the Marysville School District and community members to get together for the needs of the students here,” he said.
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Ballots sent out for Nov. 5 election By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com
Ballots have been sent out for the Nov. 5 general election which includes many local Marysville and Arlington races. Ballot boxes are open until 8 p.m. on election day. Local ballot box locations include the Arlington Library at 135 N. Washington Ave., Marysville City Hall at 1049 State Ave., and the Smokey Point Lowe’s parking lot at 3300 169th Place. State Initiatives Referendum 88 will uphold or reject Initiative 1000, which would allow some forms of affirmative action in the state (although not quota-based affirmative action). Initiative 976 would reduce and limit car tab fees to $30. The funding this would cut into is currently mostly used for road and transportation infrastructure. County Incumbent Democrat Dave Somers is running unopposed for County Executive. Snohomish County Council District 2 is an open seat as incumbent
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Brian Sullivan cannot run again due to term limits. The district includes much of Tulalip, north Everett and Mukilteo and the race is between Republican Anna Rohrbough and Democrat Megan Dunn. The race for Snohomish County Auditor is between Garth Fell and Cindy Gobel. Incumbent Ty Trenary and Adam Fortney are running for Snohomish County Sheriff. The County Treasurer race is between Rob Toyer and Brian Sullivan. City of Arlington The city of Arlington has an advisory vote about if the municipality should ban fireworks. This vote is non-binding and is therefore mainly meant to give the City Council guidance on if the public wants the current laws to remain or if they want them to change. Incumbent Barb Tolbert is being challenged by Don Vanney Jr. for the mayoral seat in Arlington. The City Council Pos. 4 race is between Michele Blythe and incumbent Sue Weiss. Incumbents Marilyn
Oertle and Mike Hopson are both running unopposed for another term for their City Council seats. Arlington School Board Sheri Kelly and incumbent Jim Weiss are both vying for the District 2 seat on the Arlington School Board. District 2 covers some parts of Smokey Point and downtown Arlington. Candidates Michael Ray and Mary Levesque are both running unopposed for open seats. North County Regional Fire Authority Jeff Sinker and incumbent Greg Oakes are both running for the Pos. 1 commissioner seat. Judy Williams and Ric Cade are running unopposed for commissioner seats. The North County Regional Fire Authority is proposing to restore their EMS levy collection to $1.50 per $1,000 assessed property value. Normally, per state law from a voter-approved initiative, fire districts can only raise their tax collections 1 percent per year, which typically does not keep up with inflation. Because of this the tax
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Snohomish County sheriff candidates Ty Trenary, left, and Adam Fortney discuss their platforms at a candidates forum on Sept. 27. rate drops slowly and districts must go back to the voters every several years to restore their rates. Lakewood School Board At the Lakewood School District for the District 1 seat Steven Larson is challenging incumbent Jeremy Toponce. District 1 covers most of the school district’s boundaries just east of I-5 in the Smokey Point area. Incumbents Leaha Boser and Lawrence Bean are running unopposed. City of Marysville The Marysville mayoral race is between challenger Mike Patrick and incumbent Jon Nehring. City Council Pos. 5 has
two challengers, Jeff Seibert and Kelly Richards. Incumbent Rob Toyer is leaving the seat to run for County Treasurer. Incumbent Stephen Muller and Katherine Iverson are in the race for City Council Pos. 6. Kamille Norton is running unopposed to retain her seat. Marysville School Board For Marysville School Board director District 2, incumbent Mariana Maksimos is running against Paul Galovin. District 2 covers most of north Marysville that is east of I-5. Incumbent Tom Albright is facing Halleh
Stickles for the District 5 seat. That district covers much of south Marysville. Pete Lundberg is running for his current seat unopposed. Fire District 12 Fire District 12 commissioners form a portion of the governance of the Marysville Fire District. They represent the areas outside Marysville city limits covered by the district. Richard “Rick” Ross is running unopposed for the position 1 seat. For a complete listing on what will be on the Nov. 5 ballot, go to https://snohomishcountywa.gov/224/ Elections-Voter-Registration.
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Salute to Firefighters We are proud to honor our local firefighters. Marysville Fire District
Martin McFalls Fire Chief
Jeff Cole Deputy Chief
Thomas Maloney Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal
Langabeer, McKernan, Burnett & Co., PS 4027 80th St. NE., Marysville • 360-653-6744
Richard Jesus Battalion Chief
Aaron Soper Battalion Chief
Keith Taylor Battalion Chief
Acupuncture Association of Marysville 610 Beach Ave., Marysville, WA • 360-653-2526
Dan Schwartz Medical Services Officer
Don McGhee Lt. Fire Inspector
Basil Bailey Captain
CLC Licensing
9611-F State Ave., Marysville, WA • 360-657-4444
Mark Cook Captain
Samuel Eagle Captain
Darren Green Captain
Browns Plumbing
1717 Grove St., Marysville, WA • 360-659-1002
Noah Pester Captain/Paramedic
Dean Shelton Captain/Paramedic
Bundy Carpet
Ty Siegert Captain
615 State Ave., Marysville, WA • 360-659-0663
Darryl Neuhoff Deputy Chief
Todd Furness Battalion Chief
Cal Droke Battalion Chief
Who’s on First Sports Cards
401 State Ave., Marysville, WA 98270 • 360-653-9014
Terry Matsumura Mathew Campbell Medical Services Administrator Captain
David VanBeek Assistant Fire Marshal
Mirco Piazzi Medical Services Officer
Fanny’s Restaurant
505 Cedar Ave., Marysville, WA • 360-653-8164
Jeff Bilow Captain
Cody Brooke Captain/Paramedic
Matthew Campbell Captain
Roy Robinson Subaru/Chevrolet I--5 Exit 199, Marysville,WA • 360-659-6236
Jason Huizenga Captain
John Milless Captain
Steve Neyens Captain
Marysville Care Center
1821 Grove St. • Marysville,WA • 360-659-3926
Kate Songhurst Captain/Paramedic
Jason Tucker Captain
Kuhnle’s Tavern
Jeff Tucker Captain
204 State Ave., Marysville, WA • 360-659-9910
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Craig Walbridge Captain/Paramedic
Patrick Woolcock Captain/Paramedic
Scott Wykes Chaplain
Sonic Burger
3802 116th Street NE, Marysville, WA• 360-925-6538
Dennis Niva Chaplain
John Mason Chaplain
Greg Kanehen Chaplain
Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home 804 State Ave., Marysville, WA • 360-659-3711
Keoni Brown Firefighter
Tristan Brenner Firefighter/Paramedic
1364 State Ave., Marysville, WA • 360-659-7661
Douglas Cassidy Firefighter
Scott Cloudy Firefighter
Dr. D. Scott Stayner, DDS
7407 47th Ave. NE, Marysville, WA • 360-659-6288
Jonathan Glasson Firefighter
Tim Gunn Firefighter
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Dan Hageman Firefighter
1321 State Ave., Marysville, WA •888-381-6993
Jeff Hastings Chaplain
Abbey Van Dam Carpet
1060 Cedar Ave., Marysville, WA • 360-653-2210
Jared Alskog Firefighter
Sean Anderson Firefighter
Russ Bennett Firefighter/Paramedic
BTC Tires
1352 State Ave., Marysville, WA • 360-283-5577
David Burlingame Firefighter
E & E Lumber
Susan Carver Firefighter
Tom Albright Chaplain
Dan Hazen Chaplain
Ryan Carbary Firefighter
Brent Carlson Firefighter/Paramedic
Tall Guy Small Guy Automotive
1309 Eighth St., Marysville, WA, 98270 • 360-653-9627
Chad Crandall Firefighter
Luis Cruz Firefighter
Brian Donaldson Firefighter/Paramedic
Cascade Veterinary Clinic
921 State Ave., Marysville, WA • 360-659-2323
Brenden Hancock Firefighter
Kaitlan Hereth Firefighter
Dakota Herrington Firefighter
Les Schwab of Marysville
8405 State Ave., Marysville, WA • 360-659-7601
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Salute to Firefighters We are proud to honor our local firefighters. Marysville Fire District
Tyler Hoglund Firefighter
Matthew Hickman Firefighter/Paramedic
Ryan Hopp Firefighter
Bud Barton Glass
615 State Ave., Marysville, WA • 360-659-0663
Carl Lewis Firefighter
Krista Longspaugh Firefighter
Christopher McAuliffe Firefighter
Altitude Trampoline Park
6610 64th St. NE., Marysville, WA • 360-510-2409
Chris Mullen Firefighter
Jim Mizell Firefighter
Scott Minaker Firefighter
H & M Electric
918 Cedar Ave., Marysville, WA • 360-658-0501
Kevin Schroeder Firefighter/Paramedic
Crystal Simpson-Stinchfield Firefighter/Paramedic
Chris Skagen Firefighter/Paramedic
Honda of Marysville
15714 Smokey Point Blvd., Marysville, WA • 360-363-8600
Ricky Williamson Firefighter
Solomon Wilson Firefighter
Noble Palace
1212 State Ave., Suite B, Marysville, WA • 360-657-2773
Joe Kendrick Firefighter/Paramedic
Jacob Kuehn Firefighter
Bradley Keen Firefighter
MacPherson’s Real Estate, Bob Barrett 1333 State Ave. Marysville, WA • 360-659-1253
Brian Merkley Firefighter
Jacob McConkey Firefighter
Nate Merseal Firefighter
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1331 State Ave., Suite A, Marysville, WA • 360-659-1100
Joshua Olsen Firefighter
Jack Reeves Firefighter
Patrick Ryan Firefighter
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1331 State Ave., Suite A, Marysville, WA • 425-750-5767
Chad Solbakken Firefighter
Jeramie Strittmatter Firefighter/Paramedic
Benjamin Williams Firefighter
Marysville Laundry Station
1048 State Ave., Marysville, WA • 360-658-5188
Josiah Windle Firefighter
Michael Work Firefighter
Sus Stevenson, Realtor
MacPhersons RHB • 1333 State Ave., Marysville, WA • 425-418-7902
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Marysville Fire District
About Chief Martin McFalls
The Marysville Fire District protects approximately 56 square miles, providing service to more than 80,000 residents in the City of Marysville, Seven Lakes, Quil Ceda Village, a portion of the TuMcFalls, a lifelong Marysville resident, lalip Indian Reservation and a diverse has served the district for 30 years, expanse of unincorporated Snohomish previously holding the positions of County. Assistant Fire Chief, Battalion Chief, Lieutenant and Volunteer Firefighter. Martin McFalls is Chief of the Marysville Fire District, overseeing all operations on a daily basis. He reports to the Board of Directors.
Paula DeSanctis Administrative Assistant
Sandra Elvrom Administrative Assistant
Heritage Bank
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Joshua Farnes Fleet and Facilities Lead
Kelsey Fox Accounting Technician
Slumber Ease Mattress Factory
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Chelsie McInnis Finance Director
Christie Veley Public Education Specialist
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Snohomish Co. Fire District 15 Tulalip Bay Fire Department 7812 Waterworks Rd. • Tulalip • 360-659-2416
Chris Finley Captain
Ryan Shaughnessy Chief
Bronson Smith Captain
John Carlson Firefighter/EMT
Collin Chavez Firefighter/EMT
Tara Conyers Firefighter/EMT
Patrick Dinneen Firefighter/EMT
Alec Holland Firefighter/EMT
Brandon Jones Firefighter/EMT
Austin Panek Firefighter/EMT
David Petrenko Firefighter/EMT
Mike Reed Firefighter/EMT
James Shockley Firefighter/EMT
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Snohomish Co. Fire District 15 Tulalip Bay Fire Department 7812 Waterworks Rd. • Tulalip • 360-659-2416
Peter Van Lunsen Firefighter/EMT
Erin Bickford Administrative Assistant
Jordan Bradford Firefighter/EMT
Jim Reinhardt Deputy Chief
Not Pictured: Ryan Bender Firefighter/EMT Sara Erickson Firefighter/EMT Derek Kuhn Firefighter/EMT Thomas Patton Firefighter/EMT Anthony Roepke Firefighter/EMT Lindsey Ross Firefighter/EMT Noah Silverman Firefighter/EMT
Oleg Schvchuck Firefighter/EMT
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Ava Schweiger Firefighter/EMT Nicholas Welch Firefighter/EMT
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We are proud to honor our local firefighters. Arlington Fire Department A Shift Left to Right: Part-Paid Firefighter Nick Goubeau Firefighter-EMT Paul Lizarraga Firefighter-Paramedic Tom Jackson Acting Captain Al Chamberlin Firefighter-EMT Anna Mellilo Part-Paid Firefighter Ethan Pedersen Part-Paid Firefighter Sam Neunzig Not pictured: Captain Kirk Normand Captain Scott Hillis Firefighter-Paramedic Steve Daggett Firefighter-Paramedic Paul Hunsaker Firefighter-Paramedic Brian Price Firefighter-EMT Wayne Mitchell B Shift Left to right: Firefighter-Paramedic Jason Abrahamson Captain Jason Brisson Part-Paid Firefighter Adam Von Melville Part-Paid Firefighter Braydon Nealey Firefighter-EMT Matt Urtz Firefighter-EMT Joseph Wakefield Firefighter-EMT Chris Peterson Firefighter-Paramedic Keith Jackson Captain Cary Stuart Firefighter-EMT Zach Hanson
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We are proud to honor our local firefighters. Arlington Fire Department
C Shift Left to right: Acting Captain Greg Koontz, Firefighter-EMT Craig Monson, Firefighter-EMT Sam Johnston, Part-Paid Firefighter Blake Smith, Firefighter-EMT Aaron Boede, Firefighter-Paramedic Gregg Haddick, Part-Paid Firefighter Jonathan Herbig, Part-Paid Firefighter Richard Neumann, Firefighter-Paramedic Justin Honsowetz, Firefighter-EMT Willy Harper, Captain Phil Knepper,.
Not Pictured: Captain Kirk Normand, Captain Scott Hillis, Captain Jason Nyblod, FirefighterParamedic Bob Beam, Firefighter-Paramedic Steve Daggett, Firefighter-Paramedic Paul Hunsaker, Firefighter-Paramedic Brian Price, Firefighter-Paramedic Nich Sacha, Firefighter-EMT Wayne Mitchell, Part-Paid Firefighter Thomas Brown, Part-Paid Firefighter Bryson Daggett, Part-Paid Firefighter Jason Ewing, PartPaid Firefighter Julian Gilman, Part-Paid Firefighter Trenton Green, Part-Paid Firefighter Alisa Hendricks, Part-Paid Firefighter Jordan Jackson-Brewer, Part-Paid Firefighter Joe Oxos, Part-Paid Firefighter Joshua Rowe, Part-Paid Firefighter Matt Welliver
Arlington Fire Command Left to right: Deputy Chief Chris Dickison, Executive Analyst Theresa Ramey, Chief Dave Kraski
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M'ville firefighters support breast cancer awareness By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com The Marysville firefighters union members are wearing pink ribbon shirts again this year in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Local firefighters have participated in the program for the last few years. “There’s a lot of reasons we do it,” said Marysville Fire District captain Dean Shelton, who is also vice president of the local union. He said that breast cancer, and cancer in general, is a disease which is wide-reaching. “I think all of us have been impacted in one way or another from cancer, whether it’s seeing it in our family members, our friends or other community members,” said Shelton.
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Tribes is supporting through charitable donations. Groups like Friends of the San Juans who work to protect habitat that is important for the Salish Sea. "They hope to preserve the beauty, character and wilderness of the islands in the face of increasing development," said Sheldon. Executive director Steph-
The program allows local firefighters to stand in support of breast cancer survivors. “To recognize those that have gone through breast cancer or those that passed away because of it,” said Shelton. Shelton said it’s important to support co-workers too. “We are seeing more and more women everyday become firefighters so we do this to show support to our co-workers as well,” he said. The pink shirt program allows each department to design their own shirt to be printed for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Shelton said that they have a design contest of it in the past to see who could put together the best shirt. The Marysville firefighters union purchases the shirts and sells
anie Buffum said that the group's role has grown from encouraging responsible development to making sure international shipping isn't destroying important habitat. "The San Juan islands are at the center of the Salish Sea. We're home to critical habitat for resident killer whales, we're home to over eight million residents that call the Salish Sea home and over 119 federally endan-
them back to the individual members, with the proceeds going to benefit breast cancer survivors and cancer research. “One hundred percent of the shirts are purchased with union funds,” not taxpayer funds, said Shelton. The annual program is a good way to raise awareness in the community as well, said Shelton. “We explain about what it is if the people ask about it,” he said. “They appreciate seeing us each year with our pink shirts.” Shelton said that the pink shirt program is one way they give back to their community. “We’re pretty lucky” to live in a community that support their firefighters, said Shelton. “This is one component of us trying to support the community
gered species," she said. Spark Northwest is another environmental group that was featured at the event. Linda Irvine, program director for the organization, said that they are "dedicated to advancing locally controlled clean energy across Washington and Oregon." They help communities find how best to work with grant programs and other options to bring cleaner en-
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Marysville Fire District employees wear their pink ribbon shirts on Oct. 24. From left, captain Andrew Vander Veen and driver/operators Chad Solbakken and Chad Crandall. back,” he said. “And not just when we are on duty, but doing things besides that.” Shelton said he was happy that local firefighters continue to show their “commitment to their com-
ergy to their communities, often with strong senses of local control. "We plan community solar projects. We have wind turbines that are owned, but cooperatively. The idea is a local community decides what they need and we help them achieve that vision," said Irvine. Other programs at the event helped with healthcare, like March of Dimes, "whose mission is to im-
munity” and have worn pink shirts for the last six or seven years. “This is such a great program. Cancer is a terrible disease and we want to do anything we can to help stop it,” he said.
prove the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality," said Ken Kettler, president of the Tulalip Resort Casino. "The major part of our mission is focused on prematurity and making sure that moms have the opportunity to carry their baby to term," said Kristen Miller, development manager for March of Dimes. Operation Homefront provides services that help
military families better integrate into unfamiliar communities. They provide "programs that provide relief through financial assistance and transitional housing programs," said Sheldon. Olivia Burley, senior director for the organization, said there are a number of military members in Snohomish County and Operation Homefront helps with a number of programs, such as the Back to School Brigade. "The program provides backpacks and school supplies so they can go back to school on the right foot," she said. Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Puget Sound is the local branch of the national program which provides mentors to local youth and is another recipient of Tulalip Tribes support. "It's really important that all youth feel they have a caring adult that is not also their parent. That is part of their life and is their root for them, their advocate for them," said Louis Garcia, CEO and president of the organization. The Lhaq'temish Foundation was the final organization featured, and they are a group that supports the Lummi nation. "They take a holistic approach to empowering their people and being inclusive to all of the Lummi community," said Kettler. Their biggest event this year was a canoe journey that brought more than 100 canoes from around the Puget Sound to their home. "The premier event this year was the Paddle to Lummi, but there are so many more projects that we provide to our community. Like the Lummi Stepping Stones that help takes care of our homelessness," said Candice Wilson, executive director for the organization. More information about the Tulalip Cares Charitable Foundation is available at tulalipcares.org.
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AHS evacuated Oct. 22 By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com
Arlington High School had an evacuation on Oct. 22 after a homemade explosive device was set off in a bathroom at the school. The school was initially placed in a lock down after staff noticed a fire in the second floor of the D-Wing. The school district made the decision to evacuate students and staff during the day and follow the school’s student reunification process. The Snohomish County Regional Bomb Squad searched the school and no additional devices were located. School resumed normally the next day. A 16-year-old student is in custody for his involvement in the situation. “We did conduct a search of the suspect’s residence and we did recover some additional evidence,” said Kristin Banfield, communications manager for the city of Arlington. “This is still an ongoing investigation so there are not many details I can release,” she said. There were no injuries
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because of the evacuation or the explosive device. There was no major damage to the bathroom after it was cleaned of scorch marks, according to Gary Sabol, director of communications for the Arlington School District. For both the city and the school district, this was the first time they had to perform an actual school evacuation. “It’s one of those things where you prepare as much as you can, but until it actually happens you don’t really know how it’s going to go,” said Sabol. Banfield said they have practiced an evacuation before, but haven’t had to perform a real one. “When we really have to do it, you always learn about how to improve the process,” said Banfield. The school district also holds drills at the school level and for district staff. “We actually just had a drill for this just last month, so that helped a lot for everyone,” said Sabol. He said that the evacuation and reunification went well considering that it was a new experience for most. “I know many parents had to wait in line,” said
Sabol. “They were patient and appreciative, they understood we were doing this for student safety." Banfield also wanted to thank the community for their cooperation. “We really appreciate the patience of the families during this event,” she said. City staff plan to get together soon to talk about the response to the situation. “We’ll be sitting down to talk about the [evacuation] plan and possibly make some tweaks,” said Banfield. “Hopefully we will never have to use this plan again, but if we do we’ll have it ready to go smoother." Banfield also wanted to thank the high school janitor who found the initial fire and acted quickly to put it out. “He was one of the first ones the scene and grabbed a fire extinguisher,” said Banfield. “He got it out quickly … and at that point we didn’t know what we were dealing with,” she said. The quick action helped prevent the situation from becoming worse for students and staff, she said.
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The Regional Apprenticeship Pathways (RAP) program kicked off this year and students are already learning skills that can help them graduate and focus on their careers. The RAP Center is located on the Marysville-Pilchuck High School campus and the program is a partnership between Marysville School District, Arlington Public Schools, Everett Community College and other regional and state partners. The program was started with a $1.5 million grant from Career Connect Washington. The purpose of the program is to close the gap in skilled trade employees. “There’s a huge need for skilled employees in our region and there’s about a 10 -year gap in apprenticeships,” said Arlington Public Schools’ Director of College and Career Readiness, Brian Long. “The average age of an apprentice is 27 or 28. This program is trying to provide the students with the necessary skills so they can become apprentices with local unions at an earlier age.” Juniors and seniors in North Snohomish County
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schools can apply for the RAP program. Students learn the skills necessary to prepare them for apprenticeships in construction, electrical and labors trades. There are plans to include more trade unions next year. Twelve of the 25 students in the program are from Arlington. Arlington High School (AHS) senior, Lesslie Garcia-Castro, is the only female in the RAP program. She discovered she really enjoyed the hands-on learning experience while taking the Construction Geometry class at AHS during her sophomore year. She attends the RAP program from 8 to 10:45 during the day and the rest of her day is spent in classes at AHS. Her goal is to become an architect. “We’ve already built shelves, toolboxes and step stools,” said Garcia-Castro.
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“The program allows you to work individually and in groups. I’m happy that once I’ve completed the program, I’ll be able to show a future employer that I have the necessary experience and skills they’re looking for.” Students who complete the program will receive a certificate as well as college credit through Everett Community College. It will help prepare them for careers in construction, electrical, and other pathways. “We’re trying to fulfill the needs of the workforce,” said Long. “For instance, Sound Transit projects that are heading north don’t have enough skilled employees to complete their projects. We’re preparing our students who want to go into these fields with the skills necessary to meet that demand.”
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ways you can help your neighbors in need this season: n Bring unwrapped gifts for children ages newborn to 17 to any city of Marysville government building including the park office, community center, city hall, police station and all fire stations. n Drop off items in one of the iconic red giving barrels wherever you shop and do business. More than 75 locations across the area are participating. n Bring donations to the Marysville Community Food Bank during operating hours. n Host a toy or food drive at your school, business or organization.
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The All City Food Drive is one of the food bank’s most critical sources of food during the holidays and into next year. Food Bank Director Dell Deierling says the need may be higher than ever. “The food bank is experiencing a 14 percent increase in visits compared to last year,” Deierling said. “That is partly due to a policy change that allows customers to use the food bank weekly rather than three times a month and it’s also due to increased need. We are seeing a lot of new faces at the food bank.” Higher need at the food bank usually correlates with a greater number of local families also unable to provide gifts under their Christmas tree. “This is a time of year when children really should feel an extra spark,” Deierling said. “Through the toy store, our community helps create a little more joy for these children in need. That is something very special.” Families in need of toy store or food bank services can sign up by visiting the Marysville Community Food Bank in person (4150 88th St. NE, Marysville) before 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3. No online or phone registration is available.
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I've had the privilege of knowing Kelly Richards all my life (disclaimer here: I am Kelly's cousin). Kelly is a guy who has worked his entire life for his community, his family and for our schools. Kelly is a guy who gets things done. He is a very results-oriented person and wonderful family man. We citizens cannot pass up this opportunity to get Kelly on our Marysville City Council. Please vote for Kelly Richards for Marysville City Council, Pos. 5. Marysville needs him. Mark Hinricksen Marysville
Proud to support Nehring for mayor My husband and I have lived in Marysville for over 25 years. When we first moved here, Marysville was a small city with not much for activities or businesses. Our community is now a thriving city. Marysville under the leadership of Mayor Jon Nehring, the City Council and the Parks Department, has become a great city for families, businesses and recreation. Our community takes pride in our emergence as such a great place to live and supports the current priorities which include: traffic improvements, widening of State Avenue and building the First Street By-pass, and providing a sense of family with developing parks and trails to accommodate our growth. It's great to know that under Mayor Nehring's direction the city of Marysville is
living within it's budget so we don't have to have tax increases all the time. I am proud to support Mayor Jon Nehring for his 2019 re-election campaign. We are so fortunate to have a Mayor who is actively engaged in our community at all levels and truly cares for all of us who live in Marysville. Marysville is a great city to live, work and play in, and I am working to reelect Jon as our Mayor. Please vote to retain Jon Nehring as Mayor of Marysville. Alice VanBeek Marysville
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ONGOING EVENTS Binky Patrol: Binky Patrol, which meets at a private home in Marysville, provides quilts and afghans to Snohomish County infants and children who need comfort.Volunteer knitters, quilters and crocheters are needed, as well as donations of fabric, batting, thread or money to buy sewing supplies. In particular, the group is looking for volunteers interested in helping make quilts. All levels of experience are welcome. For more information: call Ernalee Munday at 360-6597198. Stillaguamish Senior Center: The Stillaquamish Senior Center at Smokey Point is looking for participants to join them in the following activities whether you are a member or not. Volunteers always needed. Mah Jong Mondays, 1-4 p.m.; Bingo - Tuesdays and Fridays; Cribbage - Tuesdays, 1-4 p.m.; Popcorn and movie - Wednesdays, 12:45 p.m.; Stamp and Scrap - 1st & 3rd Thurs 10 - 1 Karaoke - 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 1-3 p.m.; Bunco - 2nd Thursday, 1-4 p.m.; and Jam Session - 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. Call the center for more details at 360-653-4551.
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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 360-6297055. Pills Anonymous Meeting: Do you now, or have you ever had a problem with prescription pills. If so, the join the new book study Pills Anonymous Meeting. Held on Mondays, 5-6 p.m., at the Peace Lutheran Church, 1717 Larson Rd., in Silvana. For more information contact Barry at 951-212-4080 or Virginia at 360-631-5142. Age 55 or over? Call RSVP: Sponsored by Catholic Community Services, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), is looking for people age 55 and over for a variety of volunteer opportunities. Volunteer drivers, Peer to Peer counselors and food bank workers are just a couple examples of what is available. People who volunteer regularly report better health and happiness. You can experience this too. If you have a few hours a week to help someone else, we want to speak with you. For more information please email John McAlpine at johnm@ ccsww.org or call (425) 3746374 or toll free at 1-888240-8572.
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Chicken and Bratwurst Stuffed Acorn Squash Preheat the oven, turn on some music, and put down your phone because it’s time to cook. I wanted to share a favorite easy recipe that is just in time for the fall months and upcoming holiday season. It makes a great side dish for a roasted turkey, or it can be served on its own. Winter squashes are now in season, and they are full of nutrients. I enjoy their sweet, nutty flavors, so after roasting it for an hour, you can even eat the Preparation about 1 hour Serves 2-4
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skin of the acorn squash (wash it before you bake it). The squash can be pretty tough, so be careful not to cut yourself when
cutting the ends off and when you cut it in half. Once the squash is in the oven, you can start to make the stuffing. Begin with cutting up the chicken, bratwurst and vegetables. There is not a lot of seasoning for this recipe because most of it will come from the bratwurst and the acorn squash itself, with a little help from Dijon mustard. In about one hour you will have a satisfying dish for your holiday meal. Enjoy!
that it will sit without moving around n Cut the squash in half giving you two rounded pieces. n Scoop out the seeds. n Spread 1/2 a tablespoon of olive oil on the top and inside of the squash halves along with sprinkling a small amount of salt and pepper. n Place the squash on a baking pan and bake at 400F for about 40 minutes
or until you can easily stick a fork in the thickest section. n Once finished cooking, set aside so they can be filled with the stuffing. Making the chicken and bratwurst stuffing 1 Bratwurst, raw, about 3.5 ounces 4 ounces boneless chicken thigh 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 cup carrot, small diced
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Roasting the squash 1 large acorn squash 1 tablespoon olive oil A little salt and pepper n Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F n Rinse the squash under some cold water to clean the outside of it n Cut just enough off the ends of the squash so
1/4 cup onion, small diced 1/4 cup celery, small diced 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/2 cup chicken stock 1 cup panko, Japanese style bread crumbs Salt and pepper to taste n Remove the casing from the bratwurst and break it into small pieces. n Dice the chicken thigh into small pieces. n Place a sauté pan on medium heat and add a small amount of oil. Add the bratwurst and chicken and thoroughly cooking the chicken and bratwurst, stirring constantly. n Add the butter, carrots, onion and celery to the mixture. Sauté for about one minute or until the vegetables start to sweat. n Lightly stir in the mustard and chicken stock and add salt and pepper to taste. n Stir in the panko to absorb all of the liquids. If the stuffing seems too dry,
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Chicken and Bratwurst Stuffed Acorn Squash by Chef John Jadamec, Journeys East, Tulalip Resort Casino.
add a little more chicken stock if the stuffing seems to wet add a bit more panko. Stuffing the squash n The squash should be cooked and tender but still holding its shape. n Place half of the
stuffing into each squash section. n Place the stuffed squash back in the oven for 15 minutes. n After 15 minutes, take the squash out and serve it.
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Bulbs - Mother Nature's antidote for winter blues I think it is first signs of daffodils and narcisfair to say that the dark season sus. Somewhere around Februis upon us and it seems to have ary, the Dutch hyacinths start to arrived a couple bloom followed of months early. By Steve Smith September and by a whole arOctober have both been ray of daffodils and by late unusually wet, which al- March and most of April ways cuts down on my time the tulips strut their stuff. to spend in the garden and Finally, as late as May or subsequently, prematurely even June the alliums with kicks off my seasonal affect their giant blue globes disorder, aka SAD. I typi- come into their own and by cally look forward to a nice that time everything else “Indian summer” and for in the garden is awake and the most part it has been growing like crazy and our endorphins are flowing like missing in action. Dealing with winter de- gang busters. Any feelings pression is a common chal- of depression will be long lenge for many of us who gone by then. Bulbs are so incredibly reside in the northwest. As we all know, it is only going simple that it is a shame to get darker and wetter as more gardeners don’t parwe move into winter and take in them. “Dig. Drop. aside from heading south Done.” is the expression we for several months like the like to use in the trade and “snow birds” do, the rest of it pretty much sums up the us just have to stick it out time and effort it takes to and find a way to cope. For succeed with bulbs. I can’t me, the single best antidote overstate it, they are easy. to the winter blues is to Perhaps the hardest part plant bulbs in October — of gardening with bulbs is for the simple reason that getting off the couch on a they give me something to cold rainy day and driving look forward to. down to the garden cenBulbs come in all sizes ter to purchase them. Oh and bloom times, and con- sure, you could stay home trary to popular belief, one in your jammies with a hot doesn’t have to wait 3 to 4 cup of tea and order them months to see the fruits online, but it’s not the same of their labors. Bulbs, like as picking up a netted packColchicums and Saffron age of them, smelling the Crocus, actually bloom in residual dirt still clinging the fall, can be purchased to their withered up roots, from garden centers right checking them for firmness now and planted in our knowing that they haven’t gardens where there will been subjected to desicnaturalize and repeat cation or freezes in some bloom year after year. Amazon delivery truck, Grape hyacinths will and literally feeling the life start to put up new green that lies under all those layshoots as early as Novem- ers of scales. In my book, ber and cover the ground there is no better antidewith lush foliage for several pressant then touching a months before they finally living object and bulbs are bloom in late winter. The just that. same is true for Pushkinia October is the prime and Chionodoxa - both of month to purchase and which are known as “minor plant bulbs so you don’t bulbs”, which lend them- want to miss out. It could selves to rockeries and the very well be what gets you edges of borders where through the long dark days they will multiply and live of winter. for decades with absolutely no intervention from us. Steve Smith is the ownMoving into January brings er of Sunnyside Nursery the happy little yellow faces in Marysville and can be of Winter Aconites front reached at info@sunnysideand center, along with the nursery.net.
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Now is the best time to plant bulbs such as daffodils and tulips.
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