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Stillaguamish Tribe donates to Arlington Community Food Bank By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

On May 5 both Cedarcrest Golf Course in Marysville and Battle Creek Golf Course in Tulalip opened, which was the first day Gov.

The Stillaguamish Tribe provided the Arlington and Stanwood food banks with $300,000 each with recent donations to support them during the coronavirus pandemic. The Tribe presented the donations to officials from the two food banks on May 7. "As we grow, we like to support our communities and the Arlington and Snohomish areas," said Shawn Yanity, chairman of the Stillaguamish Tribe. "The donation today comes from our donation pot. It's something allocated just for that," he said. The Tribe wanted to do

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Marysville resident Mark Milan practices his putting at the recently re-opened Cedarcrest Golf Course on May 7.

Local golf courses re-open as some COVID-19 restrictions lifted By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com As coronavirus restrictions in the state are slowly lifted some of the first facilities to re-open are the local golf courses.

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Arlington Community Food Bank executive director Carla Gastineau, left, and board president Mike Simpson, right, are presented with a $300,000 donation by Stillaguamish Tribe vice-chair Eric White, center left, and treasurer Tara Smith on May 7.

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May is Military Appreciation Month and many local officials say having a naval base and reserve center integrated into the local community is a great community resource. The north Snohomish County area is filled with bases and other facilities such as Naval Station Everett, the Naval Support Complex in Marysville and the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Marysville. "Since the Naval Support Complex opened here in 1995, Marysville has been a military community," said Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring. "Over the past 25 years active duty personnel, veterans and their families have

become valued friends and neighbors. Our military strength and presence increased in 2012 with the opening of the Armed Forces Reserve Center," he said. Arlington Mayor Barbara Tolbert also wanted to give thanks for local military service members. “We always welcome the opportunity to express our appreciation and desire to honor those that served our country and to recognize the members of our community who are actively serving at Naval Station Everett/Marysville and other areas of the military and Department of Defense,” said Tolbert. She added that the city has many veterans on staff and have active reserve military

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Jay Inslee allowed courses to re-open. "Day one was pretty perfect," said Shayne Day, PGA Head Golf Professional at Cedarcrest Golf Course. He said the weather was great and it was a good day for the course. They say 220 players come through on the first day, "which was pretty significant for a weekday," said Day. Usually 150 is the maximum number of players they will see for a weekday. Bob Stiles, a PGA Golf Professional at Battle Creek Golf Course, said that course was full of golfers. "We've been completely booked for the week," he said. Part of that might be because only two people can go out in a group now, in-

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stead of the four that could before, he added. In order to re-open golf courses had to meet a number of conditions as set out by Gov. Jay Inslee. "There are 24 rules from the Governor that we have to follow to re-open," said Day. Stiles said that Battle Creek Golf Course was already doing a number of those measures before the closure. "It's gone fairly smooth for us," he said. Before the stay-at-home order took place the course employees "had to restrict people in the pro shop, we were only paying by credit card and having single occupancy carts," he said. Other measures have been added such as preventing use of chipping or putting practice areas for those not using the course. "We have a driving range that is usually popular, but

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A sign reminds golfers at Cedarcrest Golf Course of some of the social distancing rules they are to follow now that golf courses have re-opened. we can't allow people to play on it right now," said Stiles. For many it's an unusual experience on the golf course. "Riding by yourself is a unique experience," said Day. So that people do not brush against any of the

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touch points at the golf holes Cedarcrest Golf Course has also cut up pool noodles and put them around the flags and into the holes. By doing that, golf balls are able to be grabbed without golfers putting their hand too far down the holes. "That's something we've never seen before," said Day. Golfers are complying with the social distancing and other rules, according to Day and Stiles. "Most people didn't have an issue with the requirements," said Day. "People are very compliant," said Stiles. Most were "beyond happy" to get onto the courses and play again, said Day. "People are very excited to get back on the golf course," said Stiles. The long closure has been tough on local golf courses. Day said that the Cedarcrest Golf Course has fallen behind on their grass upkeep, although it is still good enough to play on. "We're not at 100 percent for where we want to be with the grass," he said. It has also been tough on much of the course staff. "Because of the revenue issues we cut our staff down to about 20 percent of what is normal for that timeframe," said Day. "If revenue is not coming in we can't pay people, just like any other business," he said. Day said they were happy to meet with golfers and get out in the community. "We're happy to be open and excited to see the golfers again," he said.

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Sales tax decreases impacting local cities Marysville and Arlington are projecting budget shortfalls as sales tax revenue decreases due to impacts of COVID-19 By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

As sales tax falls off during the COVID-19 pandemic, cities including Arlington and Marysville are beginning to plan for budget shortfalls. Officials from both cities are monitoring incoming revenue and their approved budgets. They are expecting the revenue they receive will be less than was originally anticipated when the budgets were passed by their city councils. "The general fund that funds things like police, fire, parks and some general operations is the

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something to support the community in a time of need, he said. "We talked about what would be a good donation to do that would really lift up our community," said Yanity. Local food bank officials were surprised with the amount when the checks were handed out. "We're completely overwhelmed with gratitude. I don't know what I was expecting, but I was thinking $500 would be great, $1,000 would be great, maybe $5,000 is why they asked us here," said Carla Gastineau, executive director of the Arlington Community Food Bank. "That's usually a big deal for us if we get $4,000 or $5,000," said Mike Simpson, president of the Arlington Community Food Bank board of directors. The $300,000 would represent a significant portion of the food bank's annual

most sensitive as it relies on sales tax as a larger revenue source," said Paul Ellis, city administrator for the city of Arlington. "At this time we are anticipating a 20 percent decrease in sales tax revenue for 2020 which equates to a 10 percent reduction to the general fund," he said. Marysville is also currently seeing similar reductions to their sales tax revenue. "We're seeing impacts, especially to the general fund," said Connie Mennie, communications administrator with the city of Marysville. "Compared to our projection from our estimates before COVID-19, we're looking at 30 percent decrease in sales tax collection," she said. That equates to about a 12 percent decrease in the city's general fund. There is a lot of variance of

budget during an ordinary year, however this is not a normal year for the food bank. "With COVID-19 and all the need increases we almost don't know where the bottom of it will be," said Simpson. "So this allows us to aggressively go after food orders and supplies without the fear of running out of money." The food bank expanded their Meals 'til Monday program to provide meals for children during weekends. That program has seen significantly increased usage. "The budget for that program just for April was a little over $50,000," said Gastineau. "That's just the kids program and not the 82 percent increase of families that we're feeding." Gastineau said she is thankful for the leeway the donation brings the food bank now. "It makes me breathe a little bit with a sigh of relief," she said. Yanity said the Tribe is happy to help at a time

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what could happen in the economy, and Mennie said the city is using conservative estimates that don't assume a quickly recovering economy. "A lot of it will depend on what will happen in the future," she said. "If retail stores are going to be closed for many more months, we'll have to make more changes," she added. Both cities have begun to make changes in response to an expected budget shortfall. In Arlington there will be a hiring freeze. "To compensate for the lost revenue we are making some adjustments to expenses in non-essential areas. We will hold off on replacing three open positions, one in maintenance and two administrative, and will freeze hiring until future notice," said Ellis. Mennie said Marysville is also

when many people have lost their income. "The food banks have always struggled to meet the needs of the community and the demands of our citizens, meaning that those that are low-income are struggling, especially now that the economy has taken a hit," he said.

holding off hiring staff for their unfilled positions. "We're looking at if we really need to fill those positions as well," she said. The city is still hiring police officers though, "because that's still a priority for the city," she said. Arlington has put off some non-essential expenses that it plans to re-evaluate later. "We have suspended travel and training other that what is required to maintain professional certifications and required continuing education," said Ellis. "Some non-essential projects will be put on hold until we have a better idea of the future impacts," he said. Marysville has also put out a voluntary early retirement program for city employees who were already planning to retire soon or those who had worked for the city for a significant amount of time.

Simpson said the funds will go right back into the community. "Every penny of this is going to be put back into the community and every future penny will be put back into the community," he said. The food bank recently completely their nonprofit

"Obviously, we're not forcing anyone out," said Mennie. She said the city will focus on providing essential services, including police, garbage and water, at this time. "We also have a new priority which is that we're trying to help residents and businesses at this time," Mennie said. "We don't have a ton of resources, but we are redirecting what we can to help them get through this right now." Ellis also acknowledged that this is a difficult time for businesses. "This is a very unusual time for everyone,. We realize that the loss of sale tax revenue equals loss in business revenue and we are sensitive to the needs of our local business community. We will be working with our business community moving forward to support their needs," he said.

organization renewal with the Washington state Secretary of State. "That showed 99 percent of our donations go back into the food bank with only about 1 percent going into administrative costs," she said. Arlington food bank officials wanted to thank the

Tribe for their contribution. "Thank you to the community and the Stillaguamish Tribe. They've been an amazing partner, both here and elsewhere like with the splash pad," said Simpson. "And they weren't asked for this. I think that's really important to point out," said Gastineau.

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County executive discusses updates By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Snohomish County will re-open parks as leaders continue to consider how and when to life restrictions meant for public safety. Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and Snohomish Health District Health Officer Chris Spitters gave an update on the county's response to the COVID-19 pandemic on May 1. "We've passed a milestone here. We're past the 100-day mark, and it seems like three years ago frankly for most of us," said Somers. "When we headed into this we were really concerned about keeping people safe and whether people would stay at home," he said. "That didn't happen here thanks to our residents who have just done a fantastic job." As of May 8, the county has 2,637 confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 115 deaths. As of May 8 that includes 113 cases in Arlington, 220 cases in Marysville and 15 cases in Tulalip. From May 1 to May 7 the county saw an average of about 30.2 new cases per day. The county's coronavirus peak so far happened in late March which saw about 70 to 90 new cases per day on average. The Health District is currently focusing its testing on long-term care facilities. "In the past couple of weeks we've conducted testing at eight facilities," said Spitters. That included 405 tests for residents, which saw 16 percent positive for coronavirus, and 404 tests for staff, which saw 9 percent positive. "We aren't testing every long-term care facility, but when we find a facility that appears to have an outbreak going," said Spitters. The Health District has

also provided two days per week of testing in Lynnwood. "This may be the new baseline," said Spitters, who said zero cases may be impossible with the current level of health protocols and social distancing. "Certainly my hope and my colleagues' hope is that we can get to a little further baseline as a prelude to reopening," he said. Some type of precautions are going to be around for a while, said Somers. "We're still a long way out of being through this. Until there is a vaccine and a treatment we're going to have to take extra precautions for the foreseeable future," he said. However, the county has been open to lifting some restrictions and opened their park system starting on May 5 for hiking, boating and walking trails. Somers asks visitors to keep a few things in mind while visiting parks though. "There's very limited services available," he said, including many restroom facilities which are likely to remain closed. "If the park is crowded, please find another spot," said Somers. "We saw what happened in California with crowded beaches, and now the beaches are closed down again and we don’t' want to do that," he said. Farmers markets are also scheduled to open soon. "Our local farmers markets are getting ready to open," said Linda Neunzig, Snohomish County agriculture coordinator. "They're practicing social distancing and their market booths are further apart," she said. The county continues to work ensuring food security for many. "Our emergency coordinator center has been work-

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ing with private sector partners to support daycares, food banks, school grocery programs, and grocery stores to make sure food continues to flow into the county," said Somers. "Early on in the emergency response Snohomish County had the foresight to set up a Food Systems team," said Neunzig. Food bank supply is a concern for the county and they plan to work with Washington state nonprofit Food Lifeline soon. "Five full semi-trucks with emergency boxes of food will be delivered from Food Lifeline," said Neunzig. They are planning for 5,600 food boxes to come to the county, which will be delivered to Volunteers of America who will distribute it to local food banks. "This will go on for 12 weeks and each week we will ramp up the number of boxes delivered to Volunteers of America," said Neunzig. Neunzig added that county farmers are not dumping their dairy products and are working with food banks. "There are many eggs that you will see in food banks and those are coming directly from Snohomish County," she said. The Health District is re-

questing those who go to the grocery store, or any other place where they are not able to social distance, wear cloth face coverings. "The purpose is to protect others," said Spitters. "It looks like you can still be infectious before you feel symptoms for a day or two," he said. He added that most people should use face coverings and not medical grade masks. "We really need that reserved for healthcare workers and first responders," said Spitters. Finally, Spitters added people should continue using hospital facilities if they need them. "It's possible that our message about staying away from acute care facilities to make room for coronavirus patients may have been taken to heart too much," he said. "If you've got severe pain, difficulty breathing or something else, don't shy away from going," he said. He emphasized that hospitals have been separating patients who have fever and cough from other patients. More updates about the county's COVID-19 response are available at the Snohomish Health District's website at snohd.org/484.

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City launches Marysville Cares Small Business Grant Program Up to $10K grants awarded for city's smallest businesses; apply by May 18 Marysville small businesses with five or fewer employees, and whose owners meet low-income requirements, are invited to apply Marysville CARES grants of up to $10,000 each to be awarded by the city of Marysville. Applications opened Monday, May 4, and the deadline to apply is 4 p.m., Monday, May 18. “We have worked diligently over the past couple of weeks with the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development and others to find a way to push this grant money out to private sector small businesses within Marysville who are struggling to survive this COVID-19 shutdown,” said Mayor Jon Nehring. “I am pleased that we have found a way to do so while complying with federal restrictions.” Find more information and the application at https://www.marysvillewa.gov/1065/MarysvilleCARES-Small-BusinessGrant. The city will award up to a total of $226,637 in Community Development

Block Grant (CDBG) funds authorized by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). These grant funds may be used for existing business operating expenses such as lease or rent payments, payroll, utilities and inventory for eligible microenterprises (businesses employing five or fewer people). The business owner must meet federal low-income eligibility guidelines. For example, a family of four with an annual household income of $88,250 or less would qualify. Use of funds must be consistent with the city’s 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan and PY2019 Annual Action Plan as amended. The city is offering technical assistance by email to persons interested in applying. To request technical assistance, please contact Amy Hess, Associate Planner, at ahess@marysvillewa. gov or Chris Holland, Planning Manager, at cholland@ marysvillewa.gov. To request the application or Consolidated Plan in an alternative format, please contact the Community Development department at 360-363-8100 (voice) or 800-833-6399 (TDD).

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Recent brush fires Online hearings begin at Marysville Municipal Court highlight increased risks By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Court hearings at the Marysville Municipal Court have started up again as the local court has initiated online hearings during the COVID-19 stay-at-home order. The hearings began online on April 27. "I would call our first day a cautious success," said Marysville court administrator Suzanne Elsner. "I think it's going well," said prosecuting attorney Jennifer Millett. "We've had a higher participation than I initially thought there was going to be," she said. Most business had been halted at the city court before online hearings began. "Previous to the Governor issuing his stay-at-home order we were deciding how we were going to have hearings going forward," said Elsner. A backlog of work had been building up at the Marysville court. "For all of our criminal matters, we set some new dates for those hearings based on when we thought we were going to re-open," said Elsner. "When we were still closed, that's when we knew that we would have to look at other options," she said. Elsner said she and one of the judges at the courthouse attended an online seminar about remote hearings and decided that they wanted to try it for Marysville. Many different types of hearings will be able to go forward online, however currently the court is mostly handling arraignments, which is the first court appearance for criminal offenses. "We had a lot of new charges," that had been put on hold because of the Governor's stay-at-home order, said Elsner. "So we have a lot to catch up on right now," she said. Millett agreed that she was glad to be able to move forward on a lot of those cases. "It's good just to be able to get going again so we're not just putting everything on hold," she said. Some court hearings, such as traffic infraction hearings, will only be done by email. "The judge will review the statements received and give a ruling based on that information," said Elsner. Jury trials are still can-

celed through May. In moving to a more digital platform, Elsner said the court is doing what it can to make sure that is not a barrier. "We want to make sure that we're accessible," she said. Elsner added that court hearings are still public and transparent. GoTo Meeting links are posted on the city's website daily. "We also livestream the audio from the city's website," she said. Many of the courthouse services are now being brought online as well. "We've tried to put a lot of our resources and services online," said Elsner.

Paying court fines and penalties can be done online. Temporary protection orders (often referred to as 'restraining orders') can also be requested online. Permanent protection orders are issued through the Snohomish County Superior Court. Millet said it is good that cases are continuing now. "I'm just happy that the court has found a way for people to continue participating," she said. "Right now we've had a limited application, but there are lots of opportunities to improve access to the courthouse and to justice," even after COVID-19, she said.

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Aumick, Dobler named Students of the Month By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

Luke Dobler and Aubri Aumick were recognized for their volunteer service and academic achievement as the April Students of the Month for Marysville. The Marysville Soroptimist and Kiwanis clubs give the award out to honor one local boy and girl each month. During the COVID-19 stay-at-home order the club conducted interviews online and aren't able to hold a typical in-person ceremony yet, but have continued recognizing students. Aubri Aumick is a Marysville-Pilchuck High School senior who helps around her community. During the last four

years she has participated in Miracle on State Street, which is a program that provides Christmas gifts for low-income families in the Marysville area. Volunteers help gather, wrap and label gifts for the program before they are given away to local families. At the last two M-PHS graduations she has helped volunteer at the ceremonies to help them run smoothly. Aubri is an avid volleyball player and has assisted students on local teams and at camps. For the last three years she has been an assistant at Marysville-Pilchuck High School's three-day volleyball camp where she practiced with and encouraged kids. At Cedarcrest Middle

School she has also served as the head coach's assistant and helped to run drills with the team and to coach middle school students. At her school, Aubri has also received recognition such as Best Overall Project in Ceramics during the MPHS Festival of the Arts. She also received a Silver Key award for Excellence in Visual Arts from the Schack Art Center for a ceramics piece. Aubri has also been recognized with an Achievement Award presented by the Marysville Crystal Lodge. Luke Dobler is also a Marysville-Pilchuck High School senior who was recognized for community service and his athletic achievements.

In varsity tennis Luke has placed as high as fifth in singles in the Wesco Conference and has also received an MVP award. While playing varsity basketball he has served as the captain of the team for the last three years and has received an MVP award as well. Luke has been named an All-Conference player for four years and an All-State player for two years. Out in the community Luke has also served as an NBC Camps basketball camp counselor in 2018 and 2019 and was a volunteer coach with the Tomahawk Booster Club Hoops Camp from 2016 to 2019. At M-PHS Luke has served in a number of roles for his classmates.

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son of the Butterfly Buckets charity events which raised more than $2,000 for the local nonprofit organization Cocoon House. After graduation Luke hopes to attend Whitworth University to earn a bachelor's degree in business, economics or finance.

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Free laundry service available By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com The North Snohomish County Outreach had to close services for a couple of weeks due to COVID-19 but has resumed a limited form of free laundry service through May. The local nonprofit organization has provided free laundry, meal and shower programs to many since they began operation in 2016. Those services closed for a couple of weeks but some forms of service have been opened back up. "We had to adapt the way were doing services," said Sarah Higginbotham, executive director of the organization. After determining the best ways to move forward the organization is now providing free laundry service three days a week at Suds and Duds in Smokey Point. It is open from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, with last load in at 7 p.m., 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays, with last load in at 11:15 a.m., and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursdays, with last load in at 5:15 p.m. Those hours are effective through May 28. Higginbotham said the organization is seeing a lot of individuals and families in need because of the COVID-19 stay-at-home order. "We're seeing a lot of new people that we haven't seen before," she said.

"Until you need these resources, you're not aware of them," she said. The free laundry service is meant for anyone in need and individuals or families do not have to be homeless to use it. "Specifically, this week we have seen an increase in the need," she said, as social media posts went out advertising the service. "We have had a few people even come out from Everett as a lot of the services there have been shut down," she said. The organization has had to change the way they provide service at this time. "For safety reasons we never want to have just one volunteer at a location," said Higginbotham, which meant that only one of the laundromats they typically use was viable to continue service. "Typically we have four or five volunteers at a location," she said, but they are trying to follow best social distancing practices with limited volunteers. Clients of the service are now told to stay in their cars in-between loads, which is not ideal, said Higginbotham, as they prefer to build relationships with the clients, however the service has to change to follow best health practices for now. She said the organization has to think of the safety of the clients and the volunteers at this time. The local organization has provided many services over the last few years, in-

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cluding 2,483 laundry visits in 2019 across three locations. A shower outreach service in Arlington provided 66 showers last year. "We look forward to restarting the other locations and having our service partners join us again when it is safe to do so," said Higginbotham. She said they are looking at guidelines from the state health officials about when they can re-open services and more laundry service. Those who wish to help the organization can donate at nscoutreach.org or at their office once it is safe to re-open. "They can also reach out to us," if they have other ways to help, said Higginbotham. "We're very grateful for our community and the support we have received."

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The difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day Memorial Day and Veterans Day each honor the military, though the two holidays are not the same. Memorial Day, which is celebrated annually on the last Monday in May which is May 25 this year, honors the brave men and women who lost their lives while serving in the American military. Many communities host memorial ceremonies honoring their fallen soldiers on Memorial Day, ensuring such soldiers’ bravery and sacrifices are never forgotten. While many people now view Memorial Day weekend as the unofficial start of summer, the weekend should not be celebrated without also pausing to reflect on and recognize the military personnel who lost their lives in defense of freedom and the American way of life. Veterans Day is celebrated annually on November 11 and recognizes all men and women who have served in the military. Veterans Day coincides with Remembrance Day, which is a celebrated by the Commonwealth of Nations, an association of 53 member states with connections to the British Empire. Though Veterans Day and Remem-

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brance Day are each celebrated on November 11, the latter recognizes armed forces members who died in the line of duty, making it more similar to Memorial Day than Veterans Day. It’s not uncommon for people to recognize fallen soldiers on Veterans Day, but many use the holiday to express their appreciation to existing veterans.

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Arlington Public Schools seeks feedback via a survey from families and community members about the district and its schools. Results from the 2020 Family and Community Survey will be used by schools in developing School Improvement Plans and help schools and the district improve communications with families and community members. The survey is available on the front of the district web-

site at asd.wednet.edu and linked at https://www.asd. wednet.edu/communications/surveys/2020_family_ and_community_survey. Families with more than one child in the district should complete a survey for each child. The survey will be available through June 8.

City of Marysville service updates Following Gov. Jay Inslee’s May 1announcement of a four-phased plan to

reopen business, social and recreational activities, the city of Marysville provides these changes to the status of city operations. n All city buildings are closed to the public through May 31. We encourage you to do business with us online, by email or by phone. Golf n Cedarcrest Course reopens May 5 with new restrictions in place. For details, visit www.cedarcrestgc.com. n Parks and trails remain open. Please visit with your immediate household only and maintain 6-foot physical distancing when you encounter others. City playgrounds and the Skate Park remain closed at this time. n Parks, Culture and Recreation classes and events through May 31 are canceled or postponed. n Marysville Municipal Court jury trials are canceled through July 6 by order of the state Supreme Court. Criminal court hearings are taking place online and infraction hearings by email. Find a complete current list of city closures and updates at www.marysvillewa. gov/1048/COVID-19. We regularly update the city’s COVID-19 information page with new information and resources for residents and businesses; visit www.marysvillewa.gov/COVID. You can also follow the City of Marysville on Facebook, Twitter and Nextdoor for additional updates. For more information on the state directives, visit coronavirus.wa.gov.

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and Parmesan cheese and process until incorporated. Add the basil and chives and process until well combined. Combine the oils and slowly add them to the running food processor or blender until blended into a smooth yet somewhat grainy texture. The pesto can be made thicker or thinner based upon personal preference by merely adding more or less of the

oil mixture. Add the salt & pepper, check flavor profile and adjust the seasoning to your preference. Store the pesto in the refrigerator until you are close to serving it (if you have extra, it also goes well on most fish, chicken, pork or eggs for breakfast). For the Chilean Sea Bass Ingredients: Four each 6-ounce portions of Chilean Sea Bass without the skin.

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bass is seared. Place the seared fish in the preheated oven and bake until the internal temperature reaches140 degrees F (about 7 – 12 minutes depending upon the thickness of the fish). Remove from the oven and let the fish rest for 5 minutes. Top with the Hazelnut Pesto and serve with your favorite side dishes. Enjoy!

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Sedums make your garden sparkle When it eties as summer comes to plants bloomers in your that are sun tolperennial garden. erant, drought There are even resistant, and sedums that will pretty much grow in the shade. maintenance To put it succinctly, free, nothing By Steve Smith there is no garden can compare to sedums. that cannot accommodate They are a group of plants a sedum. that fit nicely into rockeries, One of the first sedums I spill over retaining walls, came in contact with when blended into sunny mixed I moved to the northwest borders, and are great just way back in 1989 was a vaabout anywhere where you riety call 'Autumn Joy’. This want a care free plant. They is a wonderful fall bloomer come in a wide range of col- that reaches about 18 to 24 ors from green to yellow to inches tall with pink flowers blue or red, and have flow- that will literally be covered ers that can vary from pure with honey bees in late Auwhite to shades of pink or gust and early September. red and even yellow. Some There are many variations are evergreen and change of this specific variety, some colors in the winter, while with variegated foliage and many others are deciduous more compact growth haband melt away in the winter its, but one of my favorites only to return the following is ‘Thundercloud’ with its spring twice as large. You deeply lobed foliage and can use the low-growing starry light pink flowers in forms as ground covers or summer. It is sure to catch the medium to high vari- your eye in the garden center.

Another trooper is a low growing, evergreen variety called ‘Angelina’, which sports golden-yellow foliage all summer that turns a rich orange/copper color in the winter. It can look rangy in a four-inch pot in the garden center, but once planted it will fill in nicely. It also makes a nice spiller in a winter container. We have an entire section in the nursery dedicated to sedums with way too many varieties to discuss in this short column, but I would be remiss not to mention the new introductions under the marketing moniker of “Sunsparklers”. Here is a description for ‘Dazzleberry’ from one of our suppliers, Monrovia Nursery: “This brilliant new sedum lives up to its name, blooming earlier than most, with huge, brilliant raspberry colored flower clusters that are up to nine-inches in diameter! Disease re-

sistant foliage retains its fantastic smoky blue-grey color from spring through fall. Spreads to form colorful clumps. Evergreen in mild winter regions.” ‘Plum Dazzled’ is another introduction that begins in spring with plum-colored foliage that forms a colorful groundcover mound only 8" tall and 18" wide. Giant 6” to 8" raspberry-colored flowerheads appear in late summer and are visible from over 200 feet away. And ‘Dream Dazzler’ is yet another variation that carpets the garden with smoky purple leaves edged with blazing hot pink. In spring, colorful tri-colored leaves of pink, white and purple emerge. Its vibrant foliage forms a dense mat of intense color. In addition to these “Sunsparkler” sedums, there is also a new introduction with a similar growth habit called ‘Atlantis’. This

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Lime Twister Sedum would be a great choice for your garden . variety has striking variegated foliage of green and yellow that will stand out nicely in any garden. Finally, after perusing our sedum department this week, I came across a variety called ‘Jose Aubergine’ which really caught my eye. According to our supplier, Skagit Gardens, “Jose has masses of deep dusky pink flowers in umbrella-shaped heads atop rich, dark purple, fleshy stems and leaves. It is excellent for patio con-

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in the Arlington Police. Today, more than 5,000 veterans make their home in Marysville, and the local military facilities bring a number of people to the region. "A growing number of Navy personnel, families, retirees, and veterans live and work throughout Puget Sound. Tens of thousands choose to make their permanent homes here after their years of service," said Kristin Ching, the public affairs official at Naval Station Everett. That includes locals like R.D. Burley, who served 27 years with the Navy, including as the executive officer for Naval Station Everett during his last few years. Burley is now a retiree in Marysville who serves on the Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce's military affairs committee, which helps find ways local businesses can support veterans or those currently serving.

"What a base brings to the community and what the community does to support that base is just spectacular," said Burley. "They really go hand in hand." He said a number of people choose to eventually live in the areas they were stationed. "I love my time in the Navy and I love this area, which is why I decided to stay here and retire here," he said. Mandy Kruger, executive director of the Stilly Valley Chamber of Commerce, is a former military spouse and said she is happy to be a part of this community. "I'm proud to work alongside a business community who values and supports service members, veterans and their families," she said. "It was comforting for my children and I to move back to a patriotic town like Arlington, which recognizes and appreciates the sacrifices service members and their families make on a daily basis," said Kruger. Burley said families often help

service members stay in their surroundings. "A lot of us have families and so we feel connected to the community," he said. "We choose to come to Marysville and Tulalip because of the schools and other amenities like parks." When they become part of the community they also patronize the restaurants and shops, and in general help boost the economy. "At the Stilly Valley Chamber of Commerce we also recognize the substantial economic impact the Navy Family Support Complex Smokey Point has on our region, including in areas of visitor spending, and employment," said Kruger. "Many of our chamber members are also veterans, spouses or connected to the military and so we strive to be a voice for them in terms of business support," she said. A 2018 Navy Economic Impact Assessment in Snohomish County reported that about $340 million in payroll, goods, services and

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contracts come from Naval Station Everett, according to Ching. "Naval Station Everett provides approximately 4,000 jobs, including directly employed active military and civilian personnel," said Ching. "Of that total, approximately 1,000 jobs are related to operations, maintenance, payroll, and other spending." The station also supports local jurisdictions and Tribes with environmental programs. "Our Natural Resources Management Program supports restoration and environmental management strategies such as invasive plant control, forestry management plans, marine mammal monitoring, and fish surveys," said Ching. There are also a number of volunteer efforts that individuals support. "The Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard personnel serving in our military also give back to their neighborhood communities through schools, youth education programs, volunteer projects that

improve public spaces, and various local outreach events," said Ching. When military service members bring their families into the region, that also brings in more workers as well. "All the sailors have families members who relocate to here with them and they end up being great employees, or they open businesses," said Jesica Stickles, president/CEO of the Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce. "Before COVID-19 we were in an employee shortage," so having that source of workers nearby was helpful to many businesses, she said. Nehring wanted to thank local veterans, active service members and their families. "We recognize and honor the hardships and sacrifices of countless Marysville military families, especially when their beloved service member is deployed while those left behind carry on with their daily lives at home. Thank you for your service," he said.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented social and economic disruption in our communities, state, and nation. As we continue our work to limit the spread of the virus, we must begin to look to the future and how we will recover economically. That is why I joined County Executive Dave Somers in announcing the establishment of an Economic and Workforce Recovery Task Force in Snohomish County. The purpose of the Economic and Workforce Recovery Task Force will be

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to identify ideas and needs from various sectors on how we can best support our local businesses and workers through the economic recovery ahead. As a part of this task

force, I am coordinating an advisory group specific to North Snohomish County. The membership of the advisory group consists of a diverse range of business and community leaders from across North Snohomish County. We have representatives from many sectors including construction, aerospace manufacturing, small business, retail, food service, agriculture, finance, labor, and lodging as well as local governments and Chambers of Commerce. These repreSee NEHRING on page 14

Community support and resources for children and families In the several weeks since COVID-19 reached our community, so much has changed. School buildings, government offices and many businesses are closed. Many people have lost their jobs or had hours cut back and face uncertain times. Meanwhile, adults may be working from home while also caring for their families and trying to help children with online school. Admittedly it’s a lot. What hasn’t changed is the Marysville Tulalip community’s support for

our residents and families. Here are just a few resources that may help you stay active, engaged and socially connected as we all continue to work together to fight the COVID-19 virus. City of Marysville The city website is frequently updated with a list of available community and home resources ranging from food and charities to assistance with utility bills and housing payments. Visit https://www. marysvillewa.gov/1049/ Community-Support-and-

Resources Our Parks, Culture and Recreation Department is also gathering all sorts of ideas for having fun at home. Activities include creative crafts for kids, physical activity suggestions, and games to play. Look for the city parks Word Search, coloring pages to thank essential workers, and new video virtual tours of Jennings Park and the Ebey Waterfront Trail. You can find them all at See COMMUNITY on page 14

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RAVE RAVE: A big Thank You to the Stillaguamish Tribe for their incredible donation of $300,000 each to the Arlington Community Food Bank and the Stanwood Camano Food Bank. The donations will help the food banks provide much needed assistance to many families in our communities. This is just another example of the many contributions that the Stillaguamish Tribe makes to our community.

RAVE: Just another reminder that we should all support many local businesses in our community whenever possible. There may be a new normal in how business is done but you can buy gift cards, have delivery or do curbside pick-up. And as businesses slowly start to open up again, don't forget to properly social distance and wear a mask to help prevent the virus from resurging.

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sentatives will meet regularly to discuss the needs and challenges for businesses as we adapt to the “new normal” following the shutdown caused by COVID-19. As a community, we must come together to support our local businesses and workers. Many of these businesses and their employees have lost income which they will not get back. While we

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https://www.marysvillewa. gov/1060/Activities-forHome. Marysville School District The Marysville School District knows this is a challenging time for families and the community. We also know that everyone is doing their best to #StayHomeStayHealthy to help prevent the spread of the virus. Since the closure of school buildings on March 13, the district

work to advocate for support from the state and federal government in this recovery effort, the biggest driver in the economic revival will be with each of us individually doing all we can to patronize our local businesses. The Economic and Workforce Recovery Task Force will help to share the needs and challenges facing various industries and inform what we can do to rise stronger than we were before. The harsh reality of this situa-

is providing free meal service across the district for all youth ages 1-18 and those enrolled in the 18- to 21-year-old program. In addition, childcare for first responders and healthcare workers is being provided through a partnership with the Marysville YMCA and Boys & Girls Club. Distance (online) learning is well underway with students and families connecting with teachers and schools through various online and communication platforms. To support this

tion is that some of our local businesses will not survive the economic disruption of COVID-19 and many workers will be unemployed as a result. That is why it is critical that we bring together representatives from various private sector industries in this economic recovery effort. I strongly believe that the best way to identify what actions need to be taken moving forward is to listen to the ideas and needs of those who are directly affected by the economic

effort, learning resources webpages were developed along with special services resources and social-emotional and mental health resources with information and ideas for a healthy body and healthy mind. Go to https://www.msd25. org/o/district/page/covid19-learning-resource-page and click on the dropdown menu for each area. We encourage our students and families to engage in healthy and fun activities while learning at home. Both the City and

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impacts of COVID-19. I am grateful to the business and community leaders who have stepped up to participate in this effort. Together, my hope is that we can establish a path forward for economic recovery as well as inform decision making at the county and state levels to support this recovery. While the work of this group will produce next steps and ideas for how we expedite our economic revival, it will be incumbent for all of us to join

the Tribes also provide a variety of ideas, activities, resources, and support for families. The Marysville School District is proud of our students and families and we can’t wait to be together again. Tulalip Tribes Our tight-knit community has felt the impact of COVID-19 deeply. Our board of directors and leadership team work to ensure that our children and families are informed and supported. We have been fortunate to provide

the effort and support our neighbors and local businesses moving forward. We will accomplish this together.

Nate Nehring is a member of the Snohomish County Council and represents District 1 which includes Arlington, Darrington, Granite Falls, Marysville, Stanwood, and unincorporated north county. He can be reached by email at Nate.Nehring@snoco.org or by phone at 425-388-3494.

food distribution to our families on three different occasions and will continue to monitor and make adjustments to meet the needs of our community as we navigate this new world. Tulalip Tribal Government maintains a website to share facts and resources for our community https:// covid19-tulalip.hub.arcgis. com. We continue to encourage our families to stay home and enjoy the outdoors responsibly to get fresh air and spend quality

time with the children. We have greatly appreciated the bus meal deliveries to our students and the special caravan by QuilCeda Tulalip Elementary staff who paraded our tribal neighborhoods to wave at our students. Thank you MSD!

This monthly column is jointly prepared by the City of Marysville, Marysville School District and Tulalip Tribes about topics of interest to the Marysville Tulalip community.

Stillaguamish Tribe announces casino re-opening We are excited to announce, Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort has made the decision to reopen on Wednesday, May 13th at 3 p.m. We are committed to ensuring the safety of our guests, team members, and our community, as we open our doors.

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“We have discussed a variety of re-opening dates previously and wanted to ensure all necessary precautions were in place and we were fully prepared to open our doors.” said the chairman of the Stillaguamish Tribe, Shawn Yanity. The Casino is a central part of supporting the Stillaguamish Tribal government and essential services. The closure has had a significant impact

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on tribal programs such as Family Services, Health Services, Cultural Resources, and tribal elder programs, to name a few. Lastly, the Stillaguamish Tribe is exercising their sovereignty to support the livelihoods of our Team Members, their families, and our community. We understand that for some guests, the time might not be right to visit us. We will be here

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and ready, with increased precautions in place, when they choose to join us at Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort once more. Once open, we are committed to maintaining our cleaning standards to exceed recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and tribal health organizations. We are all in this together!

Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort is delighted to welcome each and every one of our guests back to property next week. We’ve missed you! Please visit our website at https://www.angelofthewinds. com for full details on all precautions we have in place and what visitors back to property can expect upon re-opening on Wednesday, May 13th.

Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort re-opens May 13 as a smoke-free facility

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