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Arlington School District begins free summer meal program By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com The Arlington School District began a free summer meal program on June 29, which is the first time they've been able to run a food program for summer break. Families receive a week’s worth of grab-and-go meals for children. Meals can be picked up on Mondays at the Arlington Boys & Girls Club from 10 a.m. to noon, the Rivercrest neighborhood (intersection of 208th Street NE and 61st Avenue NE) from 11 a.m. to noon, and at the Jordan River Trails neighborhood (at the community clubhouse) from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. On Tuesdays meals can be picked up at the Bryant Community Grange from 10 a.m. to noon and at the See MEALS on page 3

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U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen talks with Arlington city administrator Paul Ellis about local transportation projects on July 16.

Larsen visits Arlington transportation projects By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

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Arlington School District paraeducators Deidre Fithen, left, and Annabelle Schertzinger bring out meals as part of the district's new free summer meal program that began on July 7.

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen visited Arlington on July 16 to tour some of the local transportation projects planned for the city. The projects often had various funding sources, including federal funds through grant programs such as those administered by the Puget Sound Regional Council. "The role that the federal government can play in lo-

cal transportation is important because when you have projects of this magnitude for the city of Arlington they can't do it alone," said Larsen. "That investment in infrastructure is important here," he said. Government officials recognize that transportation projects cost a lot of money. "I know I throw those money amounts like it's

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Marysville begins free mask distribution By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

The city of Marysville has begun to distribute masks to low-income families that want them to help those in need stay safe. "The state provided each jurisdiction with enough masks to meet the needs of our low-income families," said Jenn Brown, emergency preparedness coordinator for the city of Marysville. "We were given 27 boxes of masks to distribute our families within the city of Marysville that meet a low-income threshold.” Brown said the city wants to help provide safety supplies to those who need them.

"Our community is in need right now, we know that across the board, so any way we can help right now is what we want to do," she said. "The heart of the city is to meet the needs of our community at any time." State officials have worked to procure masks for families. "We're very lucky our state went to bat to get these masks for low-income communities all over the state," said Brown. The city has begun a number of efforts to distribute those masks, including a drivethru distribution on July 8 and 9. See MASKS on page 4

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throwing pennies around, but that's what these things cost," said Larsen. For mid-sized cities it can be tougher to get funding for projects. "You're going up against Lynnwood and Mill Creek … King County and everyone else, and they have professional grant writers," said Arlington public works direct Jim Kelly, who noted he writes the grants and is also responsible for the dayto-day maintenance of the city's water system. Larsen said he doesn't think enough of those funds have gone to cities of Arlington's size. "I have an ongoing effort to try to change the funding formulas to recognize these mid-sized cities," he said. "A very small town can get $250,000 to do something or you can get millions and millions of dollars for a very large project for Sound Transit or for the county, but if you're an inbetweener there's no real pocket of money for that," he said. Arlington officials and Larsen looked at the sites for three potential roundabouts along SR-530 from

Island Crossing to downtown Arlington. Those roundabouts are planned for Smokey Point Boulevard, 59th Avenue and 211th Place. "A succession of roundabouts on this road would just calm traffic all along the corridor, and there's nothing else to make that happen now," said Arlington Mayor Barbara Tolbert. That section of SR-530 has seen a rapid increase of traffic over the last decade. "The traffic on this road is 2,300 vehicles a day," said Kelly. "That mostly came from all the development in this area of Snohomish County." That increase in car traffic has made safe gaps to turn onto the road more uncommon, and therefore increased the danger for drivers, especially those trying to make a left turn. Some small steps have been taken to alleviate the dangers around 211th Place, such as a sign indicating merging traffic. "It just warns people, it doesn't do anything," said Kelly. The Washington State Department of Transportation has listed the 59th Avenue and 211th Place intersections as two of the dangerous intersections in

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the northwest region of the state. All three projects are expected to cost around $4 million each. The Smokey Point Boulevard project is the furthest along and the city has installed a temporary trailermounted signal intersection there. "We anticipated we would have funding available this September to construct a roundabout," said Kelly, although the city has lost some funding from the Stillaguamish Tribe for the project. "They have two other transportation projects they're still doing, but they lost a lot of money because

of COVID," said Kelly. In addition to the roundabout projects, officials looked at a potential light signal intersection at 204th Street and 74th Avenue. The city hopes to go out to bid this fall for the project. "This is an area that is really growing up into an urbanized corridor," said Kelly, who said development is currently being planned to bring more residential and commercial units there. Arlington has received funding from various sources including the Puget Sound Regional Council for the intersection, which is estimated for a construction cost of $925,000.

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Marysville hosts annual Shred-a-Thon By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Local organizations came together to hold the annual Marysville Shred-a-Thon on July 11. Participants were able to bring documents to be securely shredded and recycled and were also able to get rid of other material such as plastic foam (Styrofoam). "We are doing a Shred-aThon. We are taking paper from members of the community. They come in, we take it from them and shred it for them," said Edward Chea, president of the Marysville Sunrise Rotary Club. HomeStreet Bank, both Marysville Rotary clubs and the Rotaract Club of Snohomish County helped put this

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Trafton Store on 10 a.m. to noon. Finally, food is available at Presidents Elementary School on Mondays and Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. District officials had already been planning the program before the COVID-19 school shutdowns. "Before the extended school closure we had already planned on starting a summer lunch program," said Brian Lewis, director of operations with the school district. "The COVID situation has just added a little more urgency in operating the program.” The community has al-

year's event on. Usually the Marysville Legacy High School computer repair program also accepts electronics, but they were not able to come this year. "We are not taking electronics this year because we couldn't figure out a way to do it," said Chea. While the event is traditionally held in the spring, the coronavirus pandemic has delayed the event this year. "We had to postpone this due to the COVID situation," said Gloria Hirashima, chief administrative officer for the city of Marysville and one of the organizers of the event. "Ultimately, we had to evaluate the situation and decided that we could hold this event if we enforced the safety proways had students who relied on school meals for food, but with the recent spike in unemployment there are many families struggling. "There is more need out there and we want to help meet that need," said Lewis. "Our mission is to promote the well-being of children in whatever ways we can.” The meals are being funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as part of a program that funds summer lunches and breakfasts across the nation. Traditionally that program requires sit-down lunches and is only able to be served where there is a high enough level of poverty. "The federal government

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tocols.” Individuals wore protective equipment and those who came to the event handled their own documents. "We thought it would be a good event to bring back," said Hirashima. "We're doing it a little differently, but I think it's a great example about how you can still do things. You just have to be a little creative in how you put things on.” Community volunteers also accepted food donations for the Marysville Community Food Bank. Volunteers said they enjoyed helping the community out. "It is something we do annually," said Chea. "We get to hang out with our fellow organizations around here and

relaxed some of the regulations in how and where we could serve food this year," because of the coronavirus pandemic, said Lewis. "So now we can serve anywhere and serve meals that they could take home.” In addition to breakfast and lunch for five days, the district is also partnering with the Arlington Community Food Bank to continue handing out their Meals 'til Monday food, which is providing a

give back to the community. That is what we are about.” Local residents also get a chance to do some house cleaning and get rid of their documents in a secure location. "I think what they really like is the opportunity to clean up their house and get rid of some of the accumulated paper," said Hirashima. People who came in brought a lot of paper, she said. "What we're seeing is that people are bringing in some pretty big loads because they spent some time cleaning up their houses," she said. "We just think it's a great community event and a way to offer some assistance to our community members.

breakfast, lunch and dinner worth of food for Saturday and Sunday. There are several components to the meals, said Lewis, including some frozen food that will need to be reheated with a stove or microwave. "They need to be prepared to carry three to four large bags of food and be able to store those," said Lewis. People picking up the meals do not have to regis-

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Kirstin Tyner, a volunteer from HomeStreet Bank, helps cart some papers to be shredded at the Marysville Shred-a-Thon on July 11.

ter or apply. Students do not need to be part of the Arlington School District. There is an online form at asd.wednet.edu meant only for the school district to know how many meals to prepare. "We're asking parents to complete that so we have an idea of how many meals we need to bring to each site," said Lewis. On the program’s first day they handed out 567 meals, according to Lewis.

When the district was sending out food in the spring they got up to about 1,000 to 1,200 meals. "We want to make sure people know about the new program," said Lewis. The summer meals program is scheduled to continue until Aug. 21. Lewis said the district hopes to bring the program back next summer, although it may not be in exactly the same form as regulations may change or be reinstated.

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M'ville begins Weiss resigns from ASD Board work on new park By Nathan Whalen nathan@northcountyoutlook.com

Work to build Marysville’s new Olympic View Park is expected to begin late this month. The Marysville City Council recently approved a $847,212 construction contract with Matia Contractors, Inc. About half of the project funding came from the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office. The park at 4202 59th Dr. NE in the Sunnyside area will feature plazas and viewing areas overlooking Qwuloolt Estuary, Ebey Slough and the Olympic Mountain range. It will also include an ADAaccessible trail connecting to the existing Ebey Waterfront Trail, a restroom, picnic shelter, slide, rock scramble, play area, wildflower meadows, interpretive signage and off-street parking. Residents and travelers on 59th Drive NE can expect light construction-related traffic and shortduration work in the right of way at the end of 59th Drive in the fall, about midway through the project. Construction should be complete by the end of this year. The city of Marysville bought the properties associated with the Olympic View Park more than 15 years ago with the intent to build a future park. “The city is extremely excited to make this dream a reality,” Project Engineer Adam Benton said, “providing residents with another park and additional access to the Ebey Waterfront Trail and the Ebey Slough.”

Arlington education leaders are looking to fill a vacancy on the school board. Jim Weiss, who has served on the Arlington School Board since 2003 and is the current board president, resigned last week. He accepted a new job and he is moving to Arizona. “His commitment to Arlington Public Schools is impressive and commendable,” said Chrys Sweeting, superintendent of the Arlington School District. She added Weiss is a strong advocate for providing multiple opportunities for all students, especially in career and technical education. A veteran of the United States Air Force, Weiss is proud of the Air Force Junior ROTC program that started in Arlington. Weiss was a member of the original board that hired Sweeting, who is in her fifth

year as superintendent. “He’s really been able to give a historical perspective and provide leadership during the pandemic,” Sweeting said, adding Weiss helped keep the district on solid fiscal ground. He enjoyed the yearly celebration of students that took place at the end of the school year as kindergartners moved up to the first grade, middle schoolers moved up to high school and seniors graduated from high school. He got to hand his daughters their diplomas when they graduated from high school. “This time of year is normally a fun, joyous time,” Weiss said of the end of the school year. He said he is going to also miss the interaction he had with the school board and administrators, along with the different points of view everybody brought. “The board has five dynamic individuals on it. We

all bring our own individual life experiences," Weiss said. The Arlington School District is going through the process of finding a replacement for Weiss. During its July 13 meeting, board member Judy Fay was named board president and board member Mike Fay was named vice president. To apply for the vacancy, a candidate has to live within the boundary of District 2 that consists of the area of High Cover Park, Cemetery Park and parts of old-town Arlington. Applications are being accepted until 4 p.m., Monday, Aug. 17. Interviews will take place during an open board meeting scheduled for Aug. 24 with a decision scheduled for the end of the meeting. The new school board member will be sworn in during the Sept. 14 meeting. If a second round of interviews is needed, they will take place Sept. 14 with the new member being sworn in Sept. 28,

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"We've also partnered with the Marysville Community Food Bank and given them masks to distribute to our community, as well as the Salvation Army, St. Joseph's House and the Marysville School District," said Brown. "They're all working within their orbits," to find the best way to distribute them. The city's recent mask distribution saw a lot of people come through the first day. "We got close to 1,100 masks yesterday and we're hoping to do that many or more today [July 9]," said Brown. "We have five of our volunteers here helping out with traffic and handing out masks.” They gave away two masks for each individual in the household.

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"We also have a walk-up area so that if you're not in a vehicle you can still come out and get masks," said Brown. With the remaining masks the city hopes to continue giving out supplies to families however they are able to. "Anything we don't get through will continue to go out to our community. We're not going to stop today," said Brown. "As long as supplies last we're going to keep handing them out." Mask are available at the Marysville School District, the Marysville Community Food Bank or by contacting the city. "The storage of them is here [at City Hall] so we will always have the most to give away," she said. She also wanted to thank the Community Emergency Response Team volunteers who gave their time to help giveaway masks for two days.

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Rep. DelBene discusses COVID-19 in virtual town hall By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

Rep. Suzan DelBene talked about healthcare disparities and the COVID-19 response at a July 9 virtual town hall. DelBene represents Washington state's 1st Congressional District, which includes some parts of Arlington, the Sisco Heights area and the Getchell Hill area. DelBene was joined by Paj Nandi, director of community relations and equity with the Washington State Department of Health, and Christy Curwick Hoff, the manager of the state's Interagency Council of Health Disparities. Officials at the town hall said the coronavirus pandemic is a much larger disaster than anyone expected to face. "We haven't had this kind of pandemic in more than 100 years across the globe," said Nandi. "Our health system has truly been stretched to meet the community need.” In recent weeks coronavirus cases have increased throughout the state. "We're up to 37,941 cases of COVID-19 in the state," said Hoff on July 9. That includes 1,394 deaths. Snohomish, King, Pierce and Skagit counties received most of the initial outbreak, but are doing better than the rest of the state now, said Hoff. "That's different from where we started," she said. The statewide average coronavirus rate is 102 cases per 100,000 people. Hoff said that Snohomish County is now at 57.2 per

100,000 people. That is better than some eastern Washington counties which are currently going through outbreaks and have rates of 300 to 700 cases per 100,000 people. "Although we still definitely have it in the Puget Sound area," said Hoff. Increases in cases are more likely to fall onto minority groups. "In King, Snohomish and Skagit counties we see Latinos are catching the disease at the highest rates," said DelBene. "In Whatcom County, Native Americans are the likeliest to become infected.” Differences in healthcare received along racial lines is not a new concern. "We've known about the longstanding disparities in healthcare for communities of color before COVID-19, but this disease makes this issue painfully clear," said DelBene. "There is a saying that 'when America catches a cold, Black America catches pneumonia,' and I think with this outbreak we've seen those disparities are greater than ever.” The current data shows Latinos and Black Americans as two of the hardest hit groups. "Latinos and Black Americans are three times as likely to catch COVID-19 as their neighbors, and they're also twice as likely to die from the disease," said DelBene. "This is alarming for many reasons and no one should look at this as if it doesn't affect them," she said. Hoff said these outcomes are the result of systemic racism, not race.

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"Racism has caused the structural differential of opportunity in our state and in the country," she said. Housing segregation, healthcare opportunities and other historical factors are putting minority groups at risk more often. "The different types of workplaces that people of color have. They may not have jobs that are able to telework and that puts them at risk," said Hoff. The Department of Health has been in contact with Native American representatives, said Nandi. "We have a tribal liaison we work with on a daily basis to make sure that everything we do is happening in a culturally sensitive matter and respecting tribal sovereignty," he said. The state government has been working with the tribes, Nandi said. "We've heard that as long as we share the data for them, reach out to them, they know what's best for them," he said. DelBene hopes that a coronavirus relief bill, known as the HEROES Act, which passed in the House of Representatives but has not been heard yet

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in the Senate, can help address some of the health disparities. "Over 130,000 people across the country have lost their lives and cases are spiking across the country and here in Washington," she said. The bill includes hazard pay for workers and a $75 billion investment into testing and contact tracing. She recognizes that schools reopening or remaining closed this fall will also have a big impact for families. "There's a great societal cost from having schools closed," she said. "We have so many parents and caregivers with jobs that they struggle to do because there's no childcare." Internet access is also an issue of equity as poorer families do not always have

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the same ability. "In our region we have some areas where there is great connectivity and access, and other areas where there is not that much access," said DelBene. "There are some big disparities there.” Finally, Nandi recognized that mental health is a big issue for many during this time, and said the Department of Health has been focused on moving out campaigns to support those in need of emotional help. "We've moved into mental health and suicide prevention messaging," he said. "We know it's had a significant emotional impact on people. There are cascading impacts related to job loss or not being able to pay rent or your mortgage, and other financial

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and economic concerns.” With social isolation and family burdens it has been tough on many and he said the Department of Health hopes to support those in need. The state began a 'Washington Listens' line on July 6, which is not a crisis line, but is meant to help those who need to be connected to local mental health resources. That line is available at 1-833-681-0211 and is available 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. TTY and language access services are available by using 7-1-1 or their preferred method.

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Lakewood schools consider Marysville schools work on rotating schedule for fall plan for next school year By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

Lakewood school officials are currently considering a rotating schedule to return students to the classroom for this fall. While the district's plan is not finalized yet, district Superintendent Scott Peacock said they are currently working on a rotating model with one group of students coming in to school for 'A' days and the other students coming in for 'B' days. "There will be some sort of phased-in approach as we start the school year for emotional support. It has been so many months since we've been at school so we want to start slow," Peacock said. It's possible the district will have some students come into school more often, depending on need. "We are looking at students who may need additional support," he said. The district is also looking to provide an alternative online option. "One thing we will provide is an online-only option for families who want that," said Peacock. The program would be "substantially improved and more robust," than what the district was offering in the spring of this year. "It will be a separate program with separate teachers," said Peacock, so the teachers for the online

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program would not also have an in-person class they would also be responsible for. School districts in the area have a number of options to reopen that provide some additional safety compared to the traditional fivedays-a-week face-to-face instruction. Peacock said the district staff had a couple of guiding principles. "Health and safety comes first of course," he said. "But, secondly, we also want this to be a community endeavor. Our students and families need to feel the support of their community.” For many, school provides that support of community. "There is going to be a lot of trauma as we return and we need to be mindful of that. Coming back to school will not be just about academics," he said. The district's plan is currently being worked on. "What we've done is set up a reopening committee," said Peacock, which is a combination of staff, administra-

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tion and parents. There are a total of 23 people on the committee. There are also four subcommittees that are working on the specifics of reopening for student and family engagement, transportation and food services, special education and facilities. "Each one will be working out how the district will perform its plan," he said. All of the plans for reopening are going to have some difficulties, according to Peacock. "There's no perfect solution here, but what we want is to have a plan to minimize exposure for students and staff, and at the same time provide that face-toface instruction for at least a couple of days each week for students," he said. Peacock hopes to present a plan to parents soon as he knows the uncertainty is a stressor for many families. "I'm hoping to have the plan finalized by the end of July," he said. "It's important that we have a plan articulated to families as soon as possible." The best nature and science can provide. 100% satisfaction guaranteed.

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The Marysville School District is currently working with staff and families to come up with a plan for how to open next school year. District staff is getting together regularly to figure out how to meet state requirements on opening. Updates around the current state of the district's work are available at msd25. org/o/district/page/reopening-schools-2020. "We have a core committee of school administrators and staff," said Jodi Runyon, director of communications, engagement and outreach at the district. "Their initial work was learning what the requirements would be," she said. The Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction has provided a guideline document which outlines various options for schools in the fall and the safety requirements for each of those. Runyon said the first work of the committee was understanding those requirements. In addition to the core committee, the district has put together another group to offer guidance on how to reopen. "This is a larger stake-

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holder group which has been put together with representatives from around the community," said Runyon. That group includes parents and meets once a week. The district has also sought opinions from parents through surveys and has reached out to students. "There will be an opportunity for students to provide their feedback to the group," said Runyon. The stakeholder group is meant to allow parents and other groups a voice in the decision. "We want to create a plan that puts student and staff safety first, and also one that is sustainable," said Runyon. "Obviously we're concerned about the inequities and providing the best educational experience," she said. With the coronavirus pandemic there are many competing concerns for families and the final decision is unlikely to solve every issue. "We know it's not going to be perfect for everyone," said Runyon.

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"We understand that this is difficult and hard for families. We understand and we're going to do the best job we can while fulfilling the requirements of OSPI," she said. District officials hope to have their plan ready soon. "The goal is to have a plan by the end of July," said Runyon, which they hope to be submitted to the school board for the board's first meeting in August. Ultimately, the decision will be up to a vote of the Marysville School District board of directors. Schools that are going to open again in the fall need to have their plans filed with the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction soon. "We have to submit to the state two weeks prior to the opening of schools if that is our plan," said Runyon. Runyon said that district staff is also paying attention to what other school districts are planning to see if any consensus forms on best practices.

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Free summer meals available through MSD By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

The Marysville School District is providing free summer meals again this summer for local families. The program began on July 7. Like most school districts in the state, Marysville was providing meals during the spring. "After our schools physically closed we ran a meal

program every single day," said Jodi Runyon, director of communications, engagement and outreach with the Marysville School District. That included meals delivered on bus routes and at school locations. "We took a little bit of a hiatus after the last day of school," said Runyon. From July 7 to Aug. 14 the district will be providing their annual summer

meals program, which is funded by a federal program. The district has participated in the federal program for a few years now and gave out 17,784 meals last year. "We definitely have a need in our community," said Runyon, who noted that about 26 percent of the families within the Marysville city limits are below the federal poverty line.

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Local parent Carrie Dube receives bags of lunches from Marysville School District van driver Steve Rollings on July 10 as part of the district's free summer meals program.

She said there are many areas of the district where students rely on free and reduced lunches as well. "Now, with COVID closures and high unemployment we know that need will be even greater," said Runyon. "We want to support the families where we can.” Carrie Dube is a local parent who said she was thankful for the support of the program. "It makes such a difference and just knowing that they're here wanting to do this is so cool," she said. "It's so nice to come here and get lunches. I was joking around telling the meals program staff that my kids can have lunch again because we do really depend on this.” Dube said her kids enjoy eating the food the district provides. "They're always surprised to see what they get out of the bag," she said. The program is different from previous years in which the meals were provided on a sit-down basis in a cafeteria. Grab-and-go meals will be provided at Allen Creek Elementary, Cascade Elementary, Liberty El-

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nearby school easily," said Runyon. Currently the buses make stops along their routes for 5 to 10 minutes each, but they may tweak the stops to see what works best, said Runyon. No application is required and the meals are free. "This is open for everyone, even if they are not enrolled or they're new to the area," said Runyon. "This program is open to anyone 18 years of age or younger, and also to students enrolled in our 18 to 21 program as well.”

ementary and Shoultes Elementary from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. Bus routes will also run along Highway 9, in the Tulalip community, in the Sunnyside area, and in north Marysville with multiple stops. "For those families who can't get to an elementary school, we want them to have access as close as possible," said Runyon. The routes are published at msd25.org. "These are areas in remote locations where a student could not get to a

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families who may be trying to get through unemployment or other struggles. "We decided to help gather supplies for them, to take some of the pressure off of the parents for this year," she said. She reached out to local businesses and organizations and received some help from Angel of the Winds. "We can't do a donation drive inside because of the social distancing requirements," said Butler. "Angel of the Winds told us that they know how to do these things on a drive-thru basis," and they have a large parking lot that would work for the donation drive. "We are looking for non-perishable food items," in addition to monetary donations, said Butler. School supplies are for all age groups. "These are for kids start-

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Urban hikes provide quick access to nature By Nathan Whalen nathan@northcountyoutlook.com

Staying near town can provide to quick and easy access to nature. A short drive to a park in Marysville and Arlington provides easy access to leisurely walks to view estuaries, wildlife and forests that surround the local towns. “Trails are a way to get outside, which benefits minds and bodies,” said Anna Roth, hiking content manager for the Washington Trails Association. Paved trails and trails that connect urban areas make it more possible for people of all abilities to access the outdoors. The trails association has a Trails Next Door campaign which focuses on trails in urban areas. Information can be found at www.wta. org/our-work/thetrailnextdoor Marysville’s Ebey Waterfront Trail and the Centennial Trail are easily accessed from parks and trailheads located near each city. Opened in 2017, Ebey Waterfront Trail starts at Ebey Waterfront Park, goes under the Highway 529 bridge and runs along Ebey Slough connecting to Qwuloolt Estuary. Another trailhead starts at Harborview Park and goes to the estuary paralleling Sunnyside Boulevard. “It’s an incredibly popular trail,” said Dave Hall, assistant director for Marysville Parks, Culture and Recreation Department. “It’s really serene and peaceful.” He added that

when the weather is nice, more people use the trail. The Waterfront Trail is paved and wide, making it a family friendly hike. Plans call for improving and connecting the trails. Once complete, Ebey Waterfront Trail will be nearly six miles in length. Formerly a BurlingtonNorthern Railroad line, the Centennial Trail starts at Snohomish and extends 30 miles north to the Snohomish County line, connecting Lake Stevens, Arlington and Marysville. “It’s a really beloved part of our park system,” said Rose Smith, communications specialist for Snohomish County Parks. The trail includes a reststop in Machias that includes shelters for rent. Each year more than 400,000 visitors use the Centennial Trail for walking, hiking, bicycling and horseback riding. The trail has restrooms, picnic tables and benches. Smith pointed out the Centennial Trail will provide access to the soon-tobe-completed Whitehorse Trail, which is a 28-mile gravel, multi-purpose path connecting Arlington and Darrington along the north fork of the Stillaguamish River. The trail is scheduled to be completed sometime in 2020. The Centennial Trail can be accessed near Marysville and Arlington. Trailheads include 32328 Highway 9, intersection of Highway 9 and StanwoodBryant Road, 15333 67th Ave. and 8313 Westlund Road. While parks opened in

early May, many amenities such as playgrounds remain closed as a result of COVID-19. As Snohomish County enters Phase 2 of Safe Start Washington, social distancing will be enforced at county parks. If a park is too crowded, Rose recommends people should find a different park to enjoy. Rose also provided a list of other parks in the north Snohomish County area which can be a refreshing option for people looking for a quick getaway. Lime Kiln Trail – Nestled between Granite Falls and the Mountain Loop Highway, the forested trail follows the south fork of the Stillaguamish River. Artifacts remain from when the area was used to extract lime. Whitehorse Trail – When completed in 2020, the 28-mile, multi-purpose, gravel trail will connect Arlington and Darrington. The trail is perfect for equestrians, mountain bikers and families looking to enjoy a picturesque hike near the north fork of the Stillaguamish River. Lord Hill – A popular locale for horseback riders (complete with a separate equestrian trailhead) Lord’s Hill Park located near Snohomish is a 1,463acre nature preserve that is also a destination for hikers and mountain bikers. Hiking along Devil’s Butte Lookout or the Ridge of the Pipeline Trail in the park offers glimpses of the Cascade and Olympic mountains. Interurban Trail – A

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ify, the new program will have just two discount tiers instead of three. Most current discount participants will see positive changes to their discount. Those who received 20 percent discounts before will now receive a 25 percent discount; those receiving 40 percent will now receive 50 percent. The third tier of the former program, which provided a 60 percent discount to customers, will decrease to 50 percent on March 2021. The recent changes to the program are in addition to changes the PUD made to the program last year. The PUD partnered with several housing providers and local assistance agencies to streamline its enrollment process and provided free weatherization and energy efficiency kits for customers who qualify for help lowering their bill through conservation. For more information about the PUD’s Income Qualified Assistance Program, visit www.snopud. com/discount or call a PUD Customer Service Representative at 425-783-1000.

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Addressing some of the myths associated with COVID-19 The last few months have been challenging for everyone. The idea of spending time in quarantine because of a pandemic triggered by a highly contagious virus seems like a plot line from a science fiction movie — so foreign to our everyday lives. Unfortunately, this is our reality. We have all had to make changes in our day-to-day lives: give up social gatherings, become obsessive about hand and surface sanitation, stand at least six feet apart, and wear masks. While these are not welcome changes, these are necessary changes in the time of a pandemic. By adhering to the guidelines, we help decrease COVID-19 transmission, and we protect ourselves and our vulnerable populations as well as public health at large. Our persistence with these practices makes it more likely that we can return to our pre-pandemic lifestyles sooner than later. In comparison to other parts of the country, thus far, Washingtonians have not had to endure significant loss of life from COVID-19. As of July 16, 2020, the Washington State Department of Health reports 1,434 deaths and 4.984 hospitalizations from COVID-19. Washington state was aggressive, acting early to close schools and businesses to slow the spread of the virus. Washington state has also adopted an approach to reopen with a gradual return to normal. Looking at the statistics of other states that closed businesses and schools later and reopened without a phased approach, I want to give Kudos to the public health officials and the government agencies that put the "Stay Home Stay Healthy" plan in place. It has made a difference, and for it to have continued success, we must not become complacent as we are growing tired of these practices and are eager to return to a normal life. The purpose of this month's article is to address some of the COVID-19-related myths or statements that I have heard repeatedly as a physician. Myth: Masks don't really do anything to protect form COVID-19. Facts: Recent research published in the Lancet and the Lancet Journal of Infectious Disease reveals important data about viral shedding, the amount of time a person infected with the COVID-19 virus remains infectious, varies significantly from 8-37

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days, with 20 days being average. On July 9, 2020, the World Health Organization published a scientific brief which outlined details on routes of COVID-19 transmission. It suggests airborne transmission may play a role in the spread of the disease. Airborne transmission occurs when infectious particles linger in the air. People are more at risk for this scenario to occur in confined spaces. They highlighted the importance of masks and social distancing to help reduce disease transmission. Both of these factors highlight the importance of covering our mouths and noses

when outside of our homes and around other people. If you are unable to tolerate a face mask, consider a face shield instead. Myth: The hype around the COVID-19 is politically motivated and exaggerated. Facts: COVID-19 does not discriminate between red or blue voters, the old or young. All Americans are at risk for contracting this disease. Looking at the number of Americans who are at high-risk for death and serious complications from COVID-19 infection from underlying health conditions is staggering in its potential impacts. The Center for Disease Controls statistics show there are 25 million Americans with asthma, 30 million Americans with heart disease, 34.2 million Americans with diabetes, 10.1 million Americans with compromised immune systems and 15.5 million Americans considered morbidly obese. Since 1984, Dr. Anthony Fauci has served under four presidents as head of the National Institute of

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his recommendations seriously to prevent and slow the transmission of this virus or tragically more people will die and/or develop potential long-term complications from this virus, and we won't be able to get back to normal anytime soon. This is truly a time for a non-partisan effort: masks and social distancing

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Ballots mailed for Aug. 4 Primary Election By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Voters will be receiving their primary ballots in the mail soon which include Lakewood School District funding measures and primary races for a number of federal and state representative positions. Ballots are due at ballot boxes or returned by mail by Aug. 4. There are many ballot boxes available locally, including at the Arlington Library, at Marysville City Hall, near the Smokey Point Lowe's and near the Tulalip Youth Center at 6722 Totem Beach Road. July 27 is the last day to register to vote or update voter information by mail or online and Aug. 4 is the last day to submit your ballot. More information about

how to do register to vote is available at sos.wa.gov/elections/register.aspx. In Washington state's "jungle primary" system, the two candidates who receive the most votes move on to the general election, even if they are in the same party. This year's general election is scheduled for Nov. 3. Congressional Representatives There are two local races for U.S. Congress seats. In Congressional District 2, which covers Tulalip and the majority of Marysville and Arlington, there are eight candidates for the seat. Incumbent Democrat Rick Larsen is facing challenges from Democrat Jason Call and Republicans Timothy Hazelo, Tim Uy, Kari Ilonummi, James Golder, Carrie Kennedy

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Tribes impacted by COVID-19

Like communities across Washington, treaty Indian tribes are coping with what we all hope are the worst days of the COVID-19 pandemic that has disrupted every part of our daily lives, economies and traditions. High rates of certain illnesses, combined with limited access to medical care, put tribal members at increased health risks due to COVID-19 and led tribes to take quick preventive action to close our reservation boundaries. That came with a huge financial cost as we closed our casinos, resorts and other businesses that are the economic engines of our own and nearby communities. Tribes are among the top 10 employers in the state and most employees are non-Indian. Like any sovereign government, the health and well-being of our members is the top priority of tribes, especially the most vulnerable – our elders. According to the American Indian Studies Center at the University of California, Los Angeles the recent top five infection rates nationwide would all be found in tribal nations if tribes were states. Our economic problems were compounded with the collapse of the seafood market due to both COVID-19 and trade policy issues with China over new tariffs on shellfish such as geoduck. The giant clams harvested in western Washington are much loved in China and other Asian countries and fetch as much as $50 per pound. Tribes quickly shut down most of their fisheries and

Lorraine Loomis delayed or canceled other fisheries. As restaurants closed, markets dried up for salmon, crab, shrimp and other species. Fish buyers were scarce and our fishermen were paid about half of normal prices. In times like these we have come to rely more on ceremonial and subsistence harvests of fish and shellfish to feed our families and cultures. Even these limited fisheries have been difficult to conduct due to social distancing requirements. These fisheries provide important nutrition when many tribal members have limited options for groceries or are furloughed or unemployed. Many tribes are distributing fish, elk and other foods to members unable to go shopping. We’ve also had to modify some aspects of our ceremonies to deal with the impacts of COVID-19. My tribe, the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, holds a First Salmon Ceremony and Blessing of the Fleet in May each year. It is our largest community celebration. We welcome the salmon with drums, songs and prayers. We invite our neighbors to share this food that has always sustained us and we pray for the safety of our fishermen and their

boats. Like many tribes, we had to make some changes this year, but were able to prepare salmon meals and deliver them to tribal members in their homes. In South Sound, the Puyallup Tribe held a socially distanced First Salmon Ceremony on the Puyallup River waterfront on Memorial Day weekend. Most of those who attended watched the ceremony from their cars as the first salmon was brought to shore in a tribal canoe. Those outside wore masks and practiced social distancing. Salmon was cooked on site and passed out drivethrough style along with camas bulbs and other traditional foods. The ceremony was livestreamed on Facebook for those unable to attend. These changes we have had to make to our ceremonies because of the pandemic in no way lessen their importance. In fact, they remind us just how important they are. From smallpox to tuberculosis, tribes have dealt with many diseases over the years and we will survive COVID-19 as well. One way is with the ceremonies that preserve our culture, honor our natural resources and enable us to survive as a people. 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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RAVE RAVE: A big thank you to the kind gentleman that helped us when my daughter's bike chain came undone in front of his house. It's a good reminder that there are still kind and helpful people out there when there is so much uncertainty, ugliness and a hesitancy for people to reach out during this crazy time. I'm paying it forward. RAVE: Local registered voters should have received their ballot for the upcoming Aug. 4 Primary Election. There are a variety of federal, state races, as well as

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1 L 5 A R T I G 8 H T 10 I S 13 C R A N G R Don’t you love to see a good E 17 movie? My favorite place to see one is at the drive-in. I like the giant E C screen and people-watching too. N L P O L S There are many kinds of movies! 20 C A R P E 1. action - h 7. documentary - e Y U

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A. A girl named Sophie befriends a gentle giant. B. A young boy raised by wolves in the jungle of India is taught by a bear. C. An orphaned boy goes to a school for wizards and learns about the world of magic. D. A live-action film about farmyard animals and one very special spider. E. The son of an Olympian god uses his powers to find Zeus’ legendary weapon. F. A girl becomes friends with her neighbor, a zany pilot, who tells her a whimsical story.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA ALLEN, Deceased, NO. 20-4-00994-31, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, RCW 11.40.030

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN A. BELLERSEN, Deceased, NO. 20-4-01018-31, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, RCW 11.40.030

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: PAMELA LYNN HANSON, Deceased, NO. 20-4-00810-31, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, RCW 11.40.030

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD GEORGE ULBERG, Deceased, NO. 20-4-00918-31, 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: July 22, 2020 Personal Representative: Leora Forstein Attorney for Personal Representative: Breanne W. Martin, WSBA #44519 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 188, 103 North Street, Arlington, WA 98223

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: July 22, 2020 Personal Representative: Helen L. Taubeneck Attorney for Personal Representative: Breanne W. Martin, WSBA #44519 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 188, 103 North Street, Arlington, WA 98223

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CARLA D. KOHLER, Deceased, NO. 20-4-00973-31, 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: July 22, 2020 Personal Representative: Debora Kneeland aka Deborah Kneeland 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. 20-4-00994-31

Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 20-4-01018-31

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Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 20-4-00973-31

The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: July 8, DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: June 24, 2020. 2020. Personal Representative: Robert D. UlPersonal Representative: Jamie Lynn berg Morgan Attorney for Personal Representative: Attorney for Personal Representative: Bradley E. Neunzig, WSBA #22365 Bradley E. Neunzig, WSBA #22365 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 188, 103 North Street, Arlington, WA 188, 103 North Street, Arlington, WA 98223 98223 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 20-4-00810-31.

Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 20-4-00918-31.

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In search of the dark-leafed hydrangea There are lots with good oldof wonderful fashioned green July blooming leaves, but breedshrubs that you ers have spent can choose from countless lifewhen it comes times searchto adding color By Steve Smith ing the wilds for and excitement to those one-ofyour yard, but probably the a-kind exceptions. There most popular one of all is are dark-leaved nine barks, the hydrangea — in all of its yellow and purple smoke many variations. There are bushes, sumacs, elderberoptions for full sun to full ries, and of course a gazilshade, some with big globes lion flavors of barberries, of flowers and others with but until recently not much delicate lace-cap flowers, to get excited about in the climbing ones in both ever- hydrangea world. green or deciduous models Years ago, I planted a yel— in short, pretty much a low-leafed hydrangea called hydrangea for any loca- ‘Lemon Daddy’ — which tion in the garden. Until never bloomed worth a recently, they all came with darn and no matter where green leaves. Now that has I moved it, it seemed to always burn. I also tried a yelall changed. I have never quite un- low-leaved oak leaf variety derstood what is wrong called ‘Little Honey’, which

also turned out to be a dud (at least in my garden.) I do have a very nice yellow and green variety that a close friend gifted me from her garden called ‘Lemon Wave’ that is quite happy sitting in morning sun and afternoon shade. I have no plans to relegate it to the compost pile like the others. As for hydrangeas with dark purplish leaves, several new introductions are now available to try out that are looking to be keepers. Monrovia Nursery, a large national grower, has introduced two varieties in their Seaside Serenade Collection, ‘Fire Island’ and ‘Hamptons’, that sport dark bronze foliage early in the season that turns to a dark rich green later in the summer. Monrovia

has also introduced a different species of hydrangea (Hydrangea aspera) called ‘Plum Passion Improved’ which they describe as follows: “A delightful, densely branched hydrangea with green-purple new foliage that ages to a deep purple with rosy purple undersides and is contrasted nicely by bicolor lace cap summer blooms. Captivating fall foliage develops golden topsides, while retaining its purple undersides. A wonderful accent for shady borders and cottage gardens.” Needless to say, I am looking for a spot to try one. One other dark-leaved variety that has come to my attention is ‘Miss Saori’, a Plant of the Year winner back in 2014. It was bred in Kyoto, Japan by a young

The Martha's Vineyard haydrangea. horticulturist named Ryoji Irie, who named it after his then-fiancé and now current wife (it’s always nice to have a good story with a plant name). In addition to striking dark foliage, it has double flowers with creamy centers and shocking pink margins. ‘Miss Saori’ also has a nice compact growth habit. It is for sure a candidate for my “favorite plants” list. July is the perfect time to check out all the wonderful variations of hydrangeas that are currently on

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the market, many of them are now coming into full bloom. The ones I’ve described should be available as well and ready for taking home to be planted in your garden. July is a good time to plant, just remember to water them in thoroughly. Stay safe and keep on gardening! Steve Smith is the owner of Sunnyside Nursery in Marysville, and can be reached at sunnysidenursery@msn.com.