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Engineering and Legos provide family fun By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com The Marysville Opera House was full of Legos and engineering challenges as the city's popular Engineering Extravaganza event was held on Feb. 23. This is the third year for the local event for kids and families to come downtown to play with Legos. "It is a great day and we have families out that are doing 'Battle Tracks' challenges and doing engineering challenges. They're building the city and having fun free building," said Andrea Kingsford, recreation coordinator with the Marysville Parks, Culture and Recreation Department. Families said they enSee LEGOS on page 10

Arlington resource center avoids closure The center is now open under new management with the Volunteers of America By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

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Nathan Barker adds Legos to a train in an engineering challenge at Marysville's Engineering Extravaganza event on Feb. 23.

Earlier this year it looked as though the Arlington Community Resource Center may close, however after a change in management they re-opened their doors on Feb. 17. The center originally opened a little more than five years ago and has helped a variety of people. For those who are homeless or about to be homeless, a number of housing resources were available. They have also provided job search support, utility assistance and mental health support. In 2019 the center helped house 77 families and assisted another 60 to stay in

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Peggy Ray, director of the Arlington Community Resource Center, packs away some donations on Feb. 20 that are helping restock the center after they reopened.

their housing. “Through the last five years this center has been essential for the community because it’s given a place to

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39th District legislators hold Arlington town hall By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

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State Rep. Carolyn Eslick, left, and State Sen. Keith Wagoner talk with constituents at a Feb. 22 town hall in Arlington.

Residents, state representatives and senators of the 39th Legislative District met for a town hall at the Arlington Airport to talk about bills being proposed in Olympia. The Feb. 22 town hall saw all three district representatives, Rep. Carolyn Eslick, Rep. Robert Sutherland and Sen. Keith Wagoner, talking to residents. The 39th Legislative District includes most of Arlington, Granite Falls, Monroe and all of the eastern rural part of Snohomish County. It's been a busy session for many legisla-

tors with many bills being seen. The three legislators from the 39th District are on the minority side as all are Republicans though. "It's been pretty painful for our side of the aisle," said Wagoner. "Being this much in the minority has made it very difficult to get our policy issues on the floor and voted on," he said. Wagoner added that there were plenty of bills that received bipartisan support as well though. "I'm not close-minded to the fact that there is different ways of approaching these problems," he said.

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have hope,” said Peggy Ray, director of the center, who will remain as the director. “Even if it’s a senior that needs help with some paperwork, they can come here and be somewhere where we’re not going to judge them, not going to make them feel less than,” she said. The center has provided a lot of support for homeless individuals in the area. “We know their names and miss them when they’re not here,” said Ray. Local police and fire department staff have brought many people to the center over the years, and the Embedded Social Worker program frequently uses the center as a place to meet. “Without us here I just don’t know where they would go,” said Ray. “I’ve seen the lives that we’ve changed. We have a participant in here that started as a homeless person who felt helpless, now he’s here volunteering with us. We change lives every day,” she said. Lutheran Community Services used to run the center, however had to back out this year after a loss in

grant funding recently. “When I first heard this center was closing I actually started hyperventilating. I get emotional about it,” said Ray. “I started here with Lutheran Community Services five and a half years ago and this center means everything to me,” she said. Community members came together late in January to find a way to keep the center here. Eventually, Volunteers of America of Western Washington agreed to take over management. “We would be not here if it were not Volunteers of America,” said Ray. Others such as State Rep. Carolyn Eslick and Snohomish County Human Services also helped the center when they heard about a potential closure. “Also, a big shout out to the Mayor [Barbara Tolbert], she was not going to let us go,” said Ray. Ray said she is grateful for all those who helped. “It’s overwhelming. To be able to save this center,” she said. Services at the center will remain the same as before. “They said they don’t want to change anything that we’re doing,” said Ray. “The only thing we don’t have now is a housing navi-

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lords and negotiate rents, and we will still pay for three-day pay-or-vacates,” said Ray. The center was out of service for just one week before Volunteers of America opened the doors again. It is still at the Stillaguamish Senior Center at 18308 Smokey Point Blvd, Arlington. There is a new phone number though: 369-3999103. Their email, arlingtoncrc@voaww.org, is also new. All of the center’s supplies also went with Lutheran Community Services. “We’re starting from scratch,” said Ray. “It’s a huge loss that we’re really going to have to rebuild.” The center put together care bags for homeless individuals and used supplies to help provide birthday party supplies for families as well, however that stock must now be rebuilt. Officials are asking for items such as non-perishable, non-expired food items, microwavable food, paper plates, plastic utensils, paper towels, toilet paper, laundry soap, hygiene items, blankets, new or gently used coats, socks and gloves.

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Vanney appointed to Arlington City Council ____ “ By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

Lifetime Arlington resident Don Vanney has been offered an appointment to the City Council after the resignation of former City Council member Joshua Roundy last month. Roundy left the City Council due to personal reasons and City Council members put out a search shortly afterward for a replacement. On Feb. 19, City Council members conducted interviews with seven applicants and offered the appointment to Vanney. He was scheduled to be sworn in during the Feb. 24 City Council meeting. Vanney receives the ap-

pointment after he ran a campaign for mayor last year that saw a razor-thin margin in favor of incumbent Barbara Tolbert, with Vanney coming only 32 votes short of the seat. “I think the results of the mayoral election showed there were a lot of citizens here who back me and will be happy with the appointment,” said Vanney. He said he was happy to take the City Council seat and help his city. “I had always told my parents that when I retired, that because Arlington had been so good to me in my life, that it would be time to give back to the community,” he said. Vanney is a graduate of Arlington High School and

has also attended Everett Community College and Shoreline Community College. Vanney’s career has given experience in purchasing, contract negotiations, contract writing and budget management. Vanney believes the biggest challenge facing the city is increasing population. “We have to make plans for growth,” said Vanney. In all likelihood people will be coming to Arlington and the state’s Growth Management Act requires municipalities to plan for projected growth, he noted. Vanney favors a proactive approach in getting ready for incoming residents and planning how Arlington will grow.

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“We’ve got to work out where we can put new homes and where we have developable land,” he said. “We have to talk to the community to get their input as well. We should get their input as soon as we can,” he said. Road infrastructure is also a big concern with the growing population. “We have to meet our transportation requirements and needs,” he said.

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“Unfortunately, many of the main arterials surrounding us are state highways, so we really have to get involved at the state level,” to begin upgrading those, said Vanney. There are Arlington roads that could be improved as well, he said. “We do have to look internally as well,” he said. “If we’re planning to put more high density apartments in, we’re going to need more

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lanes of traffic,” in those areas. Vanney hopes he can be part of making a strong plan for Arlington. “I want to help plan for the future of this city to support the next 20 to 50 years to make sure we keep our small-town feel,” he said.

County offers free disposal of flood-damaged items Due to the recent flooding in Snohomish County, Executive Dave Somers has approved a 30-day waiver for floodwater-damaged household items at county solid waste facilities. He has also asked the county council to extend the waiver until May 31, 2020. Disposal fees will be waived for residents with a valid voucher and whose affected property is located in Snohomish County. Vouchers cannot be used to dispose of commercial or business waste; these wastes will continue to be charged regular disposal fees. “We understand how hard it is to recover from flood damage, and after the storms of this week, we felt the vouchers might help impacted residents,” Snohomish County Executive Somers said recently. “It is important to provide relief where we can, in addition to our direct response to the floods.” Before taking permitted items to a transfer station or drop box, residents must first obtain a voucher. Households with large amounts of flood-damaged material may request multiple vouchers. Vouchers can be obtained at a number of locations (identification may be required): n American Red Cross, 2530 Lombard Ave., Everett. n Snohomish County Sheriff, County Courthouse, 4th Floor, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. n Snohomish County Sheriff - North Precinct, 15100 40th Ave. NE, Marysville. n Snohomish County Sheriff - South Precinct,

15928 Mill Creek Boulevard, Mill Creek. n Snohomish County Sheriff - East Precinct, 515 Main St., Sultan. n Granite Falls Police Department, 205 S. Granite Ave., Granite Falls. n Snohomish Police Department, 230 Maple Ave., Snohomish. n Stanwood Police Department, 8727 271st St. NW, Stanwood. Once the vouchers are obtained, residents may dispose of their water-damaged items: n Airport Road Recycling and Transfer Station, 10700 Minuteman Dr., Everett. n North County Recycling and Transfer Station, 19600 63rd Ave. NE, Arlington. n Southwest County Recycling and Transfer Station, 21311 61st Place W., Mountlake Terrace. n Dubuque Road Drop Box, 19619 Dubuque Road, Snohomish n Granite Falls Drop Box, 7526 Menzel Lake Road, Granite Falls n Sultan Drop Box, 33014 Cascade View Drive, Sultan. Please note, drop boxes have a 5-cubic-yard limit per load – a standard size pick-up truck loaded level to the side rails holds about 2 cubic yards. Items accepted for disposal with the vouchers include: n Flood-damaged items such as carpets, mattresses, clothes, furniture, water-soaked plasterboard, and appliances (except refrigerators and freezers). n Flood-damaged oil-based paint and small amounts of household haz-

ardous wastes. Customers who suffered substantial flood-damage may want to call their garbage hauler for rates on large drop-off containers / roll-off boxes. Households may use their voucher(s),

if they choose, to cover the disposal fee for a large rolloff box from a hauler. The household will be responsible for paying any charges or fees for the delivery and transport of the roll-off box by the hauler.

Free disposal vouchers do not cover wood waste, yard debris, concrete, demolition debris, rock, or soil. Large animal carcasses are not accepted at any county solid waste facility at any time.

For more information on facility locations, hours of operation, and general acceptance policies call the Snohomish County Solid Waste Division at 425-3883425 or visit www.snoco. org/solidwaste.

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Local wrestlers compete at state By Andrew Hines sports@northcountyoutlook.com The best wrestlers from all over the state travelled to the Tacoma Dome for the State Tournament, Mat Classic XXXII, from Feb. 21-22. Local wrestling programs that sent competitors were the Arlington Eagles, Marysville-Pilchuck Tomahawks, Marysville Getchell Chargers and Lakewood Cougars. Arlington sent a total of five wrestlers, four boys and one girl. The Eagles’ boys finished with 29.5 points and placed 26th out of 61 teams, while the girls claimed 16 points and placed 42nd out of 120 teams. Marysville-Pilchuck also sent five wrestlers, four boys and one girl. The Tomahawks’ boys had the best finish among local teams with 48 points and a 16th place finish while their girls scored 28 of their own while placing 23rd. Marysville Getchell sent four boy wrestlers and finished with eight points to place 43rd overall. Lakewood had three wrestlers compete, two boys and one girl. Their boys scored 14 points and placed 36th out of 54 teams, and their girls team was unable to score. “We knew we were young this year and we were going to take our lumps as a team, but these four guys are putting in a lot of work outside the season and buying into everything we do. The State experience is big for them and shows everyone else in our program that

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Lakewood's 115-pound wrestler Torrie Blackwood gets the takedown against White River in the first round of the Mat Classic XXXII at the Tacoma Dome on Feb. 21. you don’t have to be an upperclassman to get there,” said Arlington Head Coach Johnathon Gilbertson. The Eagles’ boys were led by Dorian Tollenaar, 113, and Casten Tollenaar, 120. Dorian won his first two matches by major decision, 15-1, and a 7-3 decision, but then took his first loss in the semifinal by a 14-12 decision. He bounced back with two wins, pin and decision, to secure a third-place finish and 17 team points. Casten lost his first match of the day by decision but finished 2-2 with wins by pin and technical fall and losses by decisions. He placed eighth and earned 6.5 team points. Tailer Cochran, 130, was the only girl for the Eagles as she opened on two victories by pin before losing in the semifinal. She bounced back with a 3-2 decision and lost in the third-place match to finish in fourth with 16 team points. “They put in the hard work, I’m really proud of them and it’s been fun to be a part of their journey. We’ve got a couple of young

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Tomahawks’ sophomore 138-pound wrestler Iakov Bondar battles to avoid the escape by Cleveland in the first-round match of the Mat Classic XXXII on Feb. 21.

guys coming back with State experience and that is huge to bring back to the room with their leadership,” said Marysville-Pilchuck Head Coach Marcus Haughian. Cayden White, 182, and Austin Davis, 120, put on dominate performances for the Tomahawks. White ran through the tournament as he finished with three straight pins and took his final win on a 5-1 decision. He finished his senior year as a State Champion and 28 team points. Davis won his first two matches, major decision and pin, before losing in the semifinal by an 8-7 decision. He split his next two matches with a victory by pin and loss by 6-4 decision, placing fourth with 17 team points. Alivia White, 190-pounds, took advantage of her first trip to the State Tournament as she won all four matches including two pins, 13-10 decision and a 33 second pin in the championship match. She claimed her first State Championship as a freshman and 28 team points. “Our program is growing a lot, unfortunately we were unable to place, but most of our guys are coming back to improve and take another run at it. This is my best team I have coached here and as long as we take care of all the little things then big things will happen,” said Marysville Getchell Head Coach John Deaver. The Chargers top two wrestlers were Jesus Cabadas, 145, and Erick Duenes, 220, as each of them scored

three team points. Cabadas lost his first match by pin, bounced back with a pin of his own and then ended his performance with another loss by pin. Duenes started out his day in a similar way with a loss by pin before taking his second match by pin and ending his tournament with a loss by 7-2 decision. “We’re young right now and we’re only losing a couple of wrestlers from our varsity roster. They will be a loss, but we have so many wrestlers that are ready to step up into those positions and make a run at this next year,” said Lakewood Head Coach Tom O’Hara. Lakewood sent both Brenden McClellan, 152, and Keegan Bach, 285. McClellan won his first match with a pin, but then lost his next two by pin and technical fall to finish with four team points. Bach took his first match by pin, lost his second match by 5-2 decision, won his third match with a 12-1 major decision and lost his fourth by a pin. In the end, he secured a seventh-place finish and 10 team points with a firstround pin in his final match. Torrie Blackwood, 115, was the only girl sent by the Cougars, but unfortunately had an off day as she lost both of her matches, 13-3 major decision and 4-3 decision. With the wrestling season over, local teams will be looking to the offseason to reload and come back next year to compete on the biggest stage.

Hailey Hiatt, Eagles’ junior guard, lifts the trophy as her team celebrates their win against the Shorecrest Scots in the District Championship at Everett Community College on Feb. 22.

AHS dominates Scots for District Championship By Andrew Hines sports@northcountyoutlook.com

The Arlington girls basketball team travelled to Everett Community College to take on the Shorecrest Scots in the 3A District One Championship game on Feb. 22. The Scots got on the scoreboard first as they hit a three to start 3-0 over the Eagles early in the first quarter. Over the next couple of minutes Arlington answered back with an 8-0 run and forced Shorecrest to take a time out with 4:52 left in the quarter. Both teams stayed strong on defense over the next few minutes, as the Eagles held a slight lead entering the second up 10-7. Through the rest of the first half, Arlington put their dominate defense on display as they only allowed two points over eight minutes. The Eagles struggled shooting

from the beyond the arc but still managed to attack inside and score nine points to end the half up 19-9. In the second half both teams began to open up a bit as they pushed the pace and started to put points on the scoreboard. Over the first three minutes they went 6-6 with Arlington maintaining their 11-point lead, 25-14. The Scots played hard on both ends but were unable to close the gap as they fell further behind entering the fourth quarter, 33-20. The Eagles continued to keep their foot on the gas in the final quarter as they outscored Shorecrest 7-4 through the first four minutes. After extending their lead to 17 points, Arlington was able to continue to coast to a final score of 50-34 and claimed the District Cham-

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Arlington’s junior guard Josie Stupey, left, and junior forward Ella Strittmatter, right, cut off their piece of the net after taking the victory in the District Championship at Everett Community College on Feb. 22.

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M-P defeats Shorecrest to Pet claim District Championship Tigress By Andrew Hines sports@northcountyoutlook.com The Marysville-Pilchuck boys basketball team battled with the Shorecrest Scots at Everett Community College as they looked to take the 3A District One Championship for the third year in a row on Feb. 22 The Tomahawks came out on a commanding 6-0 start before the Scots answered back with a run of their own, forcing a 6-6 tie with 2:04 off the clock. Both teams continued to keep up the pace and worked to find space in order to drive or shoot from the corner. Marysville-Pilchuck was able to use their switch defense to their advantage as they slightly outscored Shorecrest 22-17 entering the second quarter. Through the rest of the first half both teams began to slow down and focus on the defensive side of the ball. The Tomahawks denied the post and took away the length of the Scots inside the paint while forcing them to shoot from

beyond the arc. MarysvillePilchuck slightly outscored Shorecrest yet again, ending the first half up 34-26. Mar ysv i l le-Pi lchuck came out of halftime on fire as they went on a 16-4 run over the first 5:17 of the third quarter. With an explosive output on offense and the ability to defend every position on defense, the Tomahawks worked their way into a 56-37 lead heading into the final quarter. With a huge lead in the fourth, Marysville-Pilchuck began to slow down the pace and rely on their smart play to restrict Shorecrest’s chance to mount a comeback. The Scots battled to close the gap and managed to outscore the Tomahawks for the first time in the night with an 18-12 quarter. However, it was not enough as Marysville-Pilchuck took the victory 68-55 and claimed their third straight District Championship. “We’ve been playing together for years and it is special to be able to display

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Brady Phelps, Tomahawks’ senior guard, looks for the pass against the Shorecrest Scots in the District Championship on Feb. 22.

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pionship. “This was one of our goals at the beginning of this season, especially against a team that we lost to earlier in the year. We’re healthy now for the most part and it was great to see us play smart and solid basketball. If we can take care of our effort rebounding and play the way we’re playing we’ll be in good shape,” said Arlington Head Coach Joe Marsh. Hailey Hiatt, junior shooting guard, was an offensive force for the Eagles from beginning to end. She led all scorers with 18 points while putting up four three-pointers, four assists and five rebounds. The rest of the starting five worked together to put together a complete

performance on both ends behind Jenna Villa, Josie Stupey, Keira Marsh and Makenzie Gage. Villa, freshman guard, hit two three-pointers and went two-for-two from the line on the way to eight points, an assist, four rebounds and a block. Stupey, junior guard, was right behind her with seven points along with a three-pointer, two assists, two rebounds and two steals. Marsh, sophomore guard, scored five points, one three-pointer, four assists, one rebound and led the team with four steals. Gage, junior forward, was charged with guarding the Scots’ strong center while also putting up two points, two assists, five rebounds and a steal. The Eagles’ senior guard off the bench, Allison DeBerry, played a huge part as the spark throughout the

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Marysville-Pilchuck’s senior guard Brady Phelps pushes the ball up the sideline against the Shorecrest Scots in the District Championship on Feb. 22. that bond we have on the court with how we play. It took a team effort all season and tonight was just my night. I’m grateful to go back to State. We’ll get prepared and hopefully we can get a couple of games,” said Tomahawks’ forward Aaron Kalab. Kalab was dominate, inside and outside, all night as he held the game-high in points with 26 and two three-pointers made. He also led the team with seven rebounds and tied for the team-high in assists with five. “The thing that has been separating us all year is our defense, and the effort you put in on defense is a choice you make. You can be the best shooter in the world but sometimes they don’t fall, defense is what will take us where we want to go. Our players give us the ability to play position-less basketball and it’s special to have guys that can defend anywhere,” said Marysville-Pilchuck Head Coach Bary Gould. The Tomahawks senior starting five of Ethan Jack-

son, Cameron Stordahl, Brady Phelps and Luke Dobler showed up to play like they have all season. Jackson, center, showed off his versatility as he scored 13 points, one three-pointer, an assist, three rebounds and two blocks. Stordahl, forward, missed a few minutes in the second half after taking a hard fall but still managed to drop nine points, one three-pointer, three assists, four rebounds and a block. Phelps, guard, matched Stordahl’s scoring output with nine points, one three-pointer and went two-for-two at the line along with four assists, five rebounds and a steal. Dobler, guard, operated as a stat sheet stuffer as he finished with eight points, one three-pointer, five assists, four rebounds, two blocks and a steal. The Tomahawks haven’t lost a game since Dec. 30, and will look to continue that streak, as they travel to Jackson High School to take on the Kamiakin Braves in the 3A Regionals on Saturday, Feb. 29, at 2 p.m.

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Marysville hosted their third annual Treat Your Self Women's Expo meant to provide a women-focused event for the downtown area. The event was hosted at the Marysville Opera House on Feb. 22 and brought many vendors to the Opera House. "We thought it would be great for the area to have a women's event and this is what came from that brainstorming," said Joanna Martin, a city of Marysville staff member and manager of the Ken Baxter Community Center. Martin said that the city wants to make sure that their events are appealing to a wide variety of people. Attendees said that they enjoyed the experience. "It's good, especially for us who are new in the area so that we can know some of the services that are available to us," said local Belinda Carrasquillo.

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"And it's a woman's event, so it's always wonderful," she said. Local Laura Castillo agreed that it was a fun event. "It's great, a lot of information," she said. Natasha Sorenson worked with a vendor for the event, Jet City Roller Derby, and said she enjoyed browsing at the expo. "We volunteered for the event and so I was checking it all out. I really like it. I love going to craft fairs and this is my jam," she said. The event typically brings in a lot of people to the opera house and this year was not different. "We have a large number of people that have come

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through the event. Every body seems happy with the variety," said Martin. "We had probably 150 people in line before we opened the doors," she said. A couple hundred people came through the expo in the first couple of hours. Locals enjoy the event because it's a good day to spend some social time with friends, said Martin. "It's just a nice day to hang out with your friends, sisters or parents. That's always nice because we see a lot of people hanging out here," she said. The expo also allows vendors a chance to connect with people at the same time. "It's a social event where we can showcase our local vendors and have a fun opportunity for our citizens," said Martin. This year included vendors who provided a number of different items including makeup and skincare or services like massages and spa visits. "I think they like the variety. We have a ton of different types of vendors, from people who are offering services to people that are selling items," said Martin. More information about the city of Marysville's events is at marysvillewa. gov.

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A number of gun control bills have been making their way through the house. "I was very proud of our house members," said Wagoner. "I'm a very pro 2nd Amendment person and there's been some very onerous bills," he said. Sutherland said the Republicans were mainly pushing for amendments to make the bills less strict. "We came up with 120 amendments, and what that does is when you have 41 members that can speak for three minutes, that's about two hours for one amendment. If you are going to introduce the magazine ban bill that's going to cost you time. You're going to pass it, but it's going to cost your time," he said. "Our strategy is not to run the clock out, but that is the effect of it," he added. Other issues include mental health and Eslick said she is an advocate for improved services for the state's youth. One of the bills she sponsored, House Bill 1874, passed both houses of the legislature and is meant to improve access to behavioral healthcare for kids. "This is about getting

kids the healthcare they need," she said. "It adds residential treatment." Drug addiction was a big concern for some residents, although Eslick said she doesn't support some of the way that the state's tax dollars are used. "My concern is that some of it isn't being used the way it should be," she said. "I don't believe we should be supporting the downtown Seattle permanent supportive housing that allows drugs and alcohol. They need to be sober before we start paying our taxes to house them," she said. Democrats are pushing a bill to ban capital punishment in the state and Wagoner said he has spoken out against that bill. "There's room for people to agree or disagree on the value of capital punishment," he said. "I personally support having it as an option because it is a powerful tool for prosecutors. Some of these mass murderers, which Washington is no stranger of, would never have given up the names and bodies to alleviate loved ones' suffering if that option was not on the table," he said. Finally, car tabs and other taxes were discussed.

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Car tabs are limited to $30 per a state initiative that passed last November, although that issue is still working its way through the courts. Sutherland said he plans to introduce a bill to eliminate that fee entirely. "I'm going to be dropping a bill, the elimination of car tabs," Sutherland said. Feedback for the 39th Legislative District legislators can be sent to through their websites at keithwagoner.src.wastateleg.org, carolyneslick.houserepublicans.wa.gov, and robertsutherland.houserepublicans.wa.gov.

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State Rep. Smith holds telephone town hall By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com State Rep. Norma Smith talked about a number of state bills going through the legislature during a telephone town hall with constituents on Feb. 20. Smith is a Republican who represents the 10th Legislative District, which includes the Lakewood area, the Twin Lakes area, the area north of Arlington city limits, and stretches into other nearby counties. She took questions about the current legislative sessions during the telephone town hall. “This is a 60-day session, which is supposed to be about doing tweaks to the budget mostly,” said Smith. Despite that Smith described it as a very busy session for the state legislature. “The pace has been unbelievable here,” she said, adding 764 house bills and 565 senate bills have been put forward during the session. Of those, 318 of the house bills have passed in the state House of Representatives. “Only 81 of those have been introduced by Republicans,” said Smith. “Many of those bills are very problematic for our constituents,” and she said she would either try to stop or amend improvements into them. One such bill is Senate Bill 6281, which is meant to protect online data privacy. The bill would put regulations on businesses that process data for more than

100,000 people and receive more than 50 percent of their revenue from selling that data. The state Attorney General could sue for violations of the bill, but individuals could not. “It’s being heralded as a consumer data privacy bill,” said Smith, who added she has received comments about many problems of the bill. “If it does move forward it has to be improved,” she said. Smith has her own internet privacy bill with House Bill 1503, which, if passed, would require the registration of data brokers if they are collecting internet data from someone in Washington state. Their are businesses gathering data, “making profiles on you … scoring you for insurance or credit purposes,” said Smith. “Right now, you don’t even know who they are or how to correct them if they have wrong information,” she said. The budget will be one of the biggest issues for state legislature, said Smith. Recent budget forecasts from the state show a surplus as revenue increased in 2019, although the exact size of the surplus is debated between Republicans and Democrats. A Republican bill has proposed giving some of that surplus back to resi-

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dents through tax breaks, although others, such as Gov. Jay Inslee, are pushing for investing in more services for homeless individuals. Carbon emissions remain a controversial topic as the state considers bills to curb pollution. “Unfortunately we had a low-carbon fuel standard that did pass without my support,” said Smith. She said she supports environmental improvements, but is concerned with the cost of other energy sources as well. “We need to understand that every fuel source has consequences,” she said. The rare earth minerals used to construct other types of energy sources are often mined in conflict areas and are responsible for human rights abuses, she noted. House Bill 2184 is another that is causing disagreement. The bill would create standards requiring comprehensive sexual education in all public schools by the 2022-23 school year. Currently districts are not required to provide sex education, but if they do the curriculum must be scientifically accurate and age appropriate. Under the bill, parents are still allowed to opt their child out of the sex education. “What amazes me is that we are seeing a bill that 90 percent of my constituents say ‘goes too far,’” said Smith. “I’ve raised my own children, and me and my late husband have spent 20 years mentoring children, so we are not naive, but we need to respect parent’s involvement,” she said. She said she prefers to not take local control over the standards of sex education. Residents of the 10th Legislative District can get in touch with Smith at her website at normasmith. houserepublicans.wa.gov.

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News Briefs M'ville's first female firefighter retires

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Firefighter Krista Longspaugh, the Marysville Fire District’s first female career firefighter, retired recently after 24 years of service. Longspaugh began her career at the district as a part-time firefighter in 1996. She served as a Drive/Operator and was also an integral member of the Marysville Professional

Firefighters, IAFF Local 3219. “I’m honored to serve this community,” Longspaugh said. “We really are a family here and the friendships I’ve made are something I’ll always cherish.” Firefighters held a breakfast in commemoration of Longspaugh’s service on Feb. 13. She was honored with a traditional flag ceremony at the end of her final

shift on Feb. 14.

Silvana Fair Auction will be March 14

Mark your calendars for a fun evening at the Silvana Fair Auction, happening at Viking Hall in Silvana on Saturday, March 14. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. The silent auction will begin as soon as the doors open at 5 p.m., but you can come anytime and join in.

The first silent auction tables will close at 5:45 p.m. and the remaining tables will close every 15 minutes. The snack bar also opens at 5 p.m. serving fresh hot food and snacks. The live auction will begin at 6 p.m. and will continue until the last fabulous item has been won by the highest bidder. At the end of the evening, there will be

a drawing for a door prize of $250. (Must be present to win.) The auction is the only fundraiser for the Silvana Community Fair, held annually since 1948 on the last Saturday in July, at the fairgrounds behind Viking Hall. The Silvana Fair is the only local fair which is completely free to enter and to attend — the parking is free.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DAVID FRANK GOETZ, Deceased, NO. 20-4-00270-31, 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: February 26, 2020 Personal Representative: Douglas E. Compton Attorney for Personal Representative: Steven J. Peiffle, WSBA #14704 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 188, 103 North Street, Arlington, WA 98223 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 20-4-00271-31.

LEGAL NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: TEMPIE MAE GORE, Deceased, NO. 20-4-00317-31, 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: February 26, 2020 Personal Representative Cynthia Diane Cruickshank Attorney for Personal Representative: Steven J. Peiffle, WSBA #14704 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 188, 103 North Street, Arlington, WA 98223 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 20-4-00317-31

The co-personal representatives named below have been appointed as copersonal representatives 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 co-personal representatives or the co-personal representatives’ 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 co-personal representatives 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: February 26, 2020. Co-Personal Representative Janice Werder Co-Personal Representative James Goetz Attorney for Personal Representative: Breanne W. Martin, WSBA #44519 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. 20-4-00270-31.

LEGAL NOTICE SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION You are hereby notified that on February 18, 2020, the City Council of the City of Arlington, Washington, did adopt Ordinance No. 2020-002 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON AMENDING AND REPEALING CERTAIN CRIMINAL CODE SECTIONS OF THE ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE TITLES 6, 8, 9 AND 10” This ordinance is effective five days from passage and publication, except as otherwise specified in the ordinances. The full text of the ordinances are available to interested persons and will be mailed upon request. Wendy Van Der Meersche, City Clerk, City of Arlington

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joyed taking their children down to the event. "This is the first time we've gone. They had it last year and we were interested in going," said local parent Isabeau Kisler. She said her kids were having a good time at the event. "We have tons of Legos at home but going someplace else to play with Legos, it's different," she said. Local parent Rebecca Barker was also at the event for the first time, although her son had gone last year. "He loves Legos and it's very cool," she said. "He loved it and was excited to come back." Kingsford said the event is meant to provide a great family day out for locals. "I love this event because I love to see the parents building with the kids, just having fun together," said Kingsford. "The kids love the volume of Legos, there's just so many to have fun with." This year a new company was brought in to provide the Legos, Play Well TEKnologies. The business provided thousands of Legos in addition to activities and challenges. "The challenges and the

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Isabeau Kisler, left, and Osric Dietzel construct a Lego house at Marysville's Engineering Extravaganza event on Feb. 23. battle tracks really bring in some new elements," said Kingsford. At one activity kids constructed buildings and houses to be put on a giant map of the Puget Sound. "They love seeing what they built go on to become part of the city," said Kingsford. At another challenge kids had to design Lego cars to go down a track and see how far they could go on the track. "They love racing their cars down the track," said Kingsford. Kingsford said city offi-

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Albright steps down from MSD board Albright has almost a decade of service on the Marysville School Board but resigned on Feb. 18 By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

After almost a decade on the Marysville School District board of directors Tom Albright has resigned due to health reasons. Albright’s resignation was accepted during the Feb. 18 school board meeting. The school board plans to appoint a new director to fill the seat until the next board election in 2021. School officials plan to discuss the process for the replacement at a future school board work study session. Albright was initially elected to the school board in November 2010. “Tom was a very respected member of our school board, and respected member of our community,” said school board president Pete Lundberg, who began serving on the board only a year later. “If it was up to him, he’d still be on the board,” said Lundberg. Albright was a"big picture guy" who kept the school board focused on their oversight role, said Lundberg. “I’m going to miss his leadership skills, his analytical skills,” he said.

“A lot of times the school board gets off track. We get into details of things that are really the work of school district staff, and our job is really oversight,” he said. Lundberg said the goal of the school board is often to make sure things get done, not to get into the weeds of how everything gets done. “Tom liked that saying ‘we’re at the 50,000 foot level, we’re not a the ground level,’” said Lundberg. As a pastor of 39 years Albright also took on many responsibilities for faith groups around the region, not just his church. “He had lots of life experience leading people,” said Lundberg. Throughout their many years on the board Lundberg said they saw many challenges. One of the most prominent was the MarysvillePilchuck High School shooting which impacted many at the school for years. “Tom had just had hip replacement surgery five days before that happened, and two days after it happened, he was standing at a podium in Jim Linden Field House addressing everyone, and I don’t think he was even supposed to be on his feet,” said Lundberg. During the Oso slide disaster earlier that year Albright had served as a chaplain so he already had

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many first responder connections during the shooting incident. “He was connected to all emergency service personnel,” said Lundberg. “So he was instrumental in keeping a sense of calm and organization during that time.” The board also faced other issues such as the sudden departure of former Superintendent Becky Berg due to health issues. “That was difficult and there was a lot of different opinions about what should be done and how it should be done,” said Lundberg. Lundberg said Albright will be missed on the board. “I just hope he gets back to the way he wants to be,” he said. “I just want to say ‘hey Tom, get well fast and come back and see us.’”

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Twenty years ago, West Coast groundfish stocks such as sole and rockfish were in serious trouble. Decades of overfishing had brought their populations to the cliff edge of collapse. In 2000 federal managers declared a fishery disaster and closed huge sections of the ocean to further harvest. But after two decades of unprecedented cooperation by treaty tribal, state and federal fisheries co-managers, fishermen, conservation groups, industry and others, groundfish populations today are recovering decades faster than expected and closed waters are being reopened. It’s been a long, hard decline for the groundfish fishery. Back in 1976 the federal government subsidized construction of commercial fishing boats for West Coast waters to harvest abundant stocks. By 1980 more than 500 vessels were catching about 200 million pounds of groundfish a year and were able to fish yearround. By the late 1990s, however, the warning signs were clear. The once plentiful groundfish were being overharvested. By 2005 trawlers were harvesting only about one-fourth of 1980 catch levels. The treaty tribal and commercial groundfish fleet stands at about 75 boats today. Distrust was high among the various parties, but they stuck to the effort and produced a strong recovery plan. Harvest and bycatch of nontargeted species by treaty tribal, sport and commercial fishermen were cut sharply. Nets were modified to allow small fish to escape. Trawlers avoided rocky areas where their gear might damage important groundfish habitat. Strict quotas were developed and

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tightly monitored by on-board observers or cameras. Changes made to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act that regulates offshore fisheries now require that scientists set the maximum harvest level. Fisheries managers can reduce harvest from that level but can’t exceed it. Each fisherman was made accountable for their own catch and must stop fishing when they reach their limit. The individual catch share program eliminated the need for fishermen to race each other to catch the most fish. Like most win-win solutions, no one got everything they wanted, but each got something they needed. As a result, the fish are recovering, there’s greater accountability for fishermen and a more collaborative spirit among everyone who participated in the effort. Strong management, good science, accountability and a spirit of cooperation among all those involved are the keys to successful fisheries management, according to new research from the University of Washington. A recently released study shows about half of the fish harvested worldwide from populations that are scientifically monitored are at sustainable levels or are increasing.

“There is a narrative that fish stocks are declining around the world, that fisheries management is failing and we need new solutions – and it’s totally wrong. Fish stocks are not all declining around the world. They are increasing in many places, and we already know how to solve problems through effective fisheries management,” says UW professor and lead investigator Ray Hilborn. With salmon, it’s loss of habitat, not overharvest, that is driving the decline. Treaty tribal and non-Indian sport and commercial fisheries have been reduced by 80-90 percent over the past 40 years and many fisheries have been eliminated. Still, most salmon stocks continue to decline because their habitat is being lost and damaged faster than it can be restored. The resurgence of the groundfish fishery shows us that fish populations can be successfully rebuilt. We need that same kind of commitment and accountability to recover salmon in western Washington. The problem is that no one is being held accountable for damaging or destroying salmon habitat and there is little commitment to improve the situation. Until that happens, the cost will continue to be paid by the salmon, southern resident orcas and all of us. 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.

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Apologetics Forum: Meeting on Friday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. at Atonement Free Lutheran Church, 6905 172nd St. NE, Arlington. Dr. Rob Carter, researcher, author, speaker at CMI, speaks on Ancient DNA and the Bible. Details at ApologeticsForum.org. Apologetics Forum: MiniConference on Saturday morning, Feb. 29, 9 am to noon at Emmanuel Bap-

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or do any of the 600+ projects possible with these educational Snap Circuit kits. Held Thursday, March 5, beginning at 3 p.m., at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave. Friends of the Arlington Library Book Sale: Great books available at bargain prices. Something for everyone. Proceeds support the Arlington Library. Held Tuesday, March 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Wednesday, March 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave. Arlington Book Discussion Group: Come share your thoughts as we discuss "Lincoln in the Bardo" by George Saunders, a ghost story about Abraham Lincoln and a compelling look at death, grief and the powers of good and evil. Held Tuesday, March 10, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave. Travel on the Spooky Side: The vice president of the Advanced Ghost Hunters of Seattle Tacoma, June Nixon, discusses her travels, paranormal investigations and

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February 26, 2020 - March 3, 2020 NORTH COUNTY OUTLOOK stories of ghosts and spirits from around the world. AGHOST is a volunteer paranormal research organization focused on providing education, training and community outreach through scientific investigation, data collection and analysis. Registration is encouraged. Held Friday, March 13, beginning at 4 p.m., at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave. Tweens & Teens Win-It Wednesday: Middle and high schoolers, you're out of school early today. Join us for some board games and win a snackish reward just for playing. This month we're testing the game Go Nuts for Doughnuts. Held Wednesday, March 18, beginning at noon, at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave.

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Life in the Past Lane: The Comfort Genealogy Class meets every Thursday, 1011:30 a.m., at the Ken Baxter Community Center, 514 Delta Ave. in Marysville.The Comfort Genealogy Class is a group of people interested unlearning about their family history. Each week they will present information created by certified genealogists via webinar, speaker or DVD.

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 Stillaguamish 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.

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.

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Spaghetti with Crab Marinara I love this dish! The idea of crab braised in a tomato sauce brings to mind so many cultures and international cities. Not only is it an Italian tradition, but Dungeness crab is also quintessentially Seattle! The concept of Dungeness crab braised in a rich tomato sauce reminds me of eating Singaporean Chili Crab on the eastern shore while listening to the crystal blue waves crash on the beach, a beautiful memory during winter in Seattle!

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Serves four Ingredients: n 1 whole Dungeness crab - 11/2 to 2 pounds, freshly steamed, cleaned and cracked (you can do this yourself or have your fishmonger pre-crack it for you) n 3 tablespoons olive oil n 1 28-ounce can tomato purée or crushed tomatoes n 1 8-ounce bottle tomato juice n 1-ounce fresh garlic, minced n 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped n Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste n 1pound fresh spaghetti (if you don't have fresh pasta, dried pasta also works well) Directions 1. Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan over high heat until the oil is hot. 2. Add garlic and quickly sauté, then add the tomato juice and the pureed or crushed tomatoes. 3. Add the cracked crab that is still in the shell, but be sure to remove and throw away the "deadman's" fingers first. 4. Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook until the sauce has reduced slightly, occasionally stirring, which can take about 1 hour — season to taste with

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salt and pepper. 5. While the sauce is cooking, place a large pot of salted water on high heat and bring to a rolling boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente. Drain the spaghetti and return it to the large pot. 6. Using tongs, transfer the crab that is still in the shell to a platter. 7. Add the sauce to the spaghetti and mix well. While the spaghetti is hot, divide it into large bowls and serve it. 8. Pass the cooked crab on the side, or place it in the refrigerator to eat chilled at another meal. Garnish with a gentle dusting of chopped parsley. Notes: Twelve Blue Crabs can be substituted for the Dungeness crab. Make sure to have the Blue Crabs

cleaned by the fishmonger. Place a large skillet on high heat and add three tablespoons of olive oil. Once the oil is hot, start to cook the crab in batches. Make sure to cover the crabs because they will "spit" at you as they cook. Continue sautéing while occasionally turning the crabs and until the shells turn red, which should take about 5 minutes. It is more challenging to pull the meat from the smaller Blue Crab shells. Even if you don't eat the crab, they will also add a nice layer of flavor to the sauce. If you're feeling extra "crabby," you can also add an eight-ounce refrigerated and pasteurized can of lump crab, which can be purchased at your local grocery store. Buon Appetito!

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Arlington Rotary honors students Eight outstanding middle and high school students from the Arlington, Darrington and Lakewood school districts were recognized Feb. 20 by the Rotary Club of Arlington for making a difference in their respective schools. The Rotarians wanted to xrecognize students who stand out in different ways in their schools. The Rotary Club also donated $50 to a charity of each student’s choice. Megan Scott from Arlington High School constantly tries to make her school a better place. “Last year, Megan led a movement to raise mental health awareness by placing posters in the lunch room which defined many mental health issues,” said Art Teacher, Audrey Funk. Megan’s $50 contribution is being made to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Lakewood High School student, Natasha Lowery, is very bright, dedicated, innovative, and loves a challenge. “She maintains a 3.87 GPA while at the same time challenging herself with advanced classes by participat-

ing in College in the High School as well as Running Start, not to mention a busy after-school schedule,” said Principal Jeanette Grisham. Natasha’s $50 contribution is being made to the CSP Foundation. Brevin Ross from Darrington High School is wellrespected amongst his peers and takes an active role in the student body. “He is academically strong taking challenging AP and College-in-the-High-School courses and lots of science,” said Principal Cindy Christoferson. Brevin’s $50 contribution is being made to the Wounded Warrior Project. Weston High School student, Desaray Low, is a student who looks out for her classmates. “She is the first to encourage her peers to seek out quick and mature resolutions to problems,” said Principal, Andrea Dixon-Hundredmark. Desi’s $50 contribution is being made to Seattle Children’s Hospital. Leonardo Sandoval from Lakewood Middle School

is a dedicated student who always puts forth excellent work. “Leo is the type of student that teachers dream of having – an all-around great guy who takes advantage of every opportunity to work hard and excel,” said Principal, Amanda Cote. Leo’s $50 contribution is being made to the VH1 Save the Music Foundation. Ava Wolfe from Post Middle School comes to school every day with a positive attitude. “She is helpful to everyone around her and is a positive role model to everyone she encounters,” said Principal, Voni Walker. Ava’s $50 contribution is being made to the Arlington Food Bank. Haller Middle School student, Peyton Wold, is a leader in the school. “As a new student at Haller this year, Peyton joined Leadership class and has played a key role in organizing assemblies and spirit days,” said Haller Teacher, Terri Stanton. Peyton’s $50 contribution is being made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Washington.

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Belarinas - Not your grocery store primrose There is no and will continue on into March. doubt in my While some Camind that spring mellias are done has sprung. This for the season, indisputable fact the japonica varilies in the diseties will be very covery this week By Steve Smith blooming soon, of the first white blooms on a wild plum along with early bloomtree that lives down the ing bulbs — like snow street from the nursery. On drops, crocus and winter that same road, I caught a aconites. I know I have said glance of the swelling buds this many times over the of several Bradford flow- years, but it is worth reering pears that line the peating: there is no excuse parking strip. It is only a for not having something in bloom in the garden 365 matter of days now before days a year. All it takes is the Thundercloud plums, a trip to the garden center with their cotton candyonce or twice a month, evish clouds of pink flowers, ery month of the year and will shroud the boulevards you will have year around of many a northwest street. color in your garden. The proverbial dam of winAll of this rambling ter has been breached and about flowers brings me I, for one, am more than to my point. For me, the ready to start basking in signature flower that reprethe glow of spring floral sents the end of winter and color. the beginning of spring There is an amazing ar- (other than the aboveray of plants that bloom for mentioned wild plum) is us late winter through early the common English primspring — going all the way rose. Over the years I have back to November when grown and sold literally the fragrant pink flowers of thousands of these colorful Viburnum ‘Dawn’ emerged little guys. Customers usu-

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