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The lines between the outdoors and indoors are being blurred. Homeowners build extensive outdoor living spaces so they can relax on weather-resistant furniture and even cook in lavish kitchens in their backyards. In addition, indoor three-season rooms full of bright, open windows that showcase outdoor vistas challenge the boundaries between outside and inside. “It gives me a sense of emotional purpose and wellness,” said Sharon Kosofsky, a coach trainer with Ideal Wellness that has a location based in Smokey Point. She said, during the lockdown, caring for plants help provide a routine and schedule for her family. For those working with limited budgets, there are some easy, inexpensive ways to enjoy the majesty of natural landscapes indoors. Houseplants can be used to improve indoor spaces, and they also provide various health benefits. Help with allergies According to WebMD, rooms with houseplants tend to have less dust and mold in them than those without any foliage. “They purify our air by reducing toxins,” Kosofsky said. She added such plants as spider plants and snake plants help eliminate dust

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and toxins and are easy to care. Leaves and other parts of the plants serve as natural filters, catching airborne particles and allergens. Plants with textured leaves might be especially effective at trapping particles. Put more oxygen into the air The human respiratory system works by bringing in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide. Plants do the opposite during photosynthesis. They absorb carbon dioxide and then release oxygen. Plants can put much more oxygen into the air, improving indoor conditions. Increase indoor humidity and reduce illness Studies from the Agricultural University of Norway found that indoor plants can increase humidity in indoor spaces, which decreases the incidences of sore throats, dry coughs, dry skin, and the common cold. Higher absolute humidity can decrease the chances of survival and transmission of the flu virus. Kosofsky said ferns help add moisture into the air especially during the winter months where forced heat can reduce humidity. She said ferns can help boost people’s mood, which increases dopamine.

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She said ferns can help remove toxins in the air too. Filter the air Researchers who presented their work at the 252nd National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society found certain houseplants can combat the potentially harmful effects of volatile organic compounds. Plants may help filter out VOCs like benzene, acetone and formaldehyde, which can enter indoor air via cleaning supplies, dry-cleaned clothes, furniture, printers, and paints. Improve interior atmosphere Prevention magazine says plants can be used to screen unattractive areas, moderate room temperature by shading spots from the sun and even reduce noise. Plants also can improve ambiance and create a pleasing atmosphere in a room. Another handy plant to have in the house is Aloe Vera. They can help heal small burns and “they need very little care,” Kosofsky said. Can improve mood Growing and caring for plants can alleviate everyday stress. A nationwide study from UK Magazine Gardeners World found 80 percent of gardeners declared themselves satis-

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Having houseplants in your home can offer a variety of benefits fied with life compared to 67 percent among nongardeners. Gardeners were more positive mentally. Greenery can help people feel more at home and improve mental health. A rehab center in Norway found patients reported a greater increase in wellbeing four weeks after having greenery added to their surroundings. A lavender plant is a great mood enhancer, Kosofsky said.

“The smell is delightful. It helps fighting against depression,” she added. Bringing a house plant into the home does require a bit of planning. “It’s good to do a little research,” Kosofsky said. Learn how much sunlight a plant needs, if it’s an annual or a perennial. If someone has a pet, they should find out what plants are harmful to animals. It’s also to learn how to check if a plant has died or has simply gone

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dormant. She recommended checking out a local nursery or buying online as great sources to acquire plants. In addition to snake and spider plants, lavender, and aloe vera, she is growing an avocado in a mason jar on her windowsill. She said it’s getting ready to sprout. For more information about Ideal Wellness and the services they offer, go to www.idealwellness.com.

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restrictions began March 22 for the county. All indoor businesses will be able to have increased capacity due to the county’s decreasing number of coronavirus cases and inperson spectator events can return with restrictions.

Haller Middle School students conducted science experiments to help prove the efficacy of handwashing when they returned to in-person learning recently. Students used a powder that lights up under ultraviolet light to coat their hands, then washed them and see how well they removed the material. “Everyone got to cover their hands to simulate germs,” said Natalie Hollifield, one of the Haller Middle School science teachers behind the experiment. “We were really focusing on germs and the spread of germs, and preventing the spread, specifically through hand-washing.” Students were testing the

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Snohomish County moves to Phase 3 of recovery plan By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Pandemic restrictions are being loosened again as Snohomish County enters Phase 3 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Healthy Washington: Roadmap to Recovery reopening plan. The reduced coronavirus

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Marysville recriminalizes drug possession ____ Action taken to close loophole created by State Supreme Court decision By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com After a Washington State Supreme Court decision invalidated the state’s illegal drug possession laws, the city of Marysville enacted their own misdemeanor law for possession when the Marysville City Council on March 8 adopted a new ordinance that makes it a gross misdemeanor to possess controlled substances without a prescription. On Feb. 24 the State Supreme

Court ruled that the state’s current drug possession laws were unconstitutional. The crux of the case was that the old laws were “strict liability” laws. That means a person could be guilty of drug possession even if they did not know about the drugs in their possession or intend to have them. “The problem was the concern of prosecuting someone who didn’t know they had drugs on them,” said Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring. Under the old laws, even if the drug possession was accidental and that was proved in court, a

person could still be found guilty of drug possession. “That’s probably rare in practice,” said Nehring. “If you read the case in question that the State Supreme Court was deciding, it did look like it happened there though.” Because of the court’s ruling, the state’s drug possession laws were considered unconstitutional and voided. “When the State Supreme Court struck down the law it left a vacuum because there wasn’t a law available to prosecute drug possession,” said Nehring. “During that time frame we could no longer arrest for mere

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possession,” said Marysville Police Chief Erik Scairpon. The police department could still make arrests for selling or buying illegal drugs and for possessing drug paraphernalia though, he said. Scairpon criticized the sudden

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In response to the decision Marysville officials began to inquire if they could craft their own law. Marysville’s new law was passed on March 8 and allows a gross misdemeanor charge for those who knowingly possess controlled substances without a prescription. “I was really pleased at the speed of our elected officers,” said Scairpon. “They were very responsive in putting out an ordinance that was sensible.” The city’s new law differs from the state’s old law by requiring knowledge and intent, something that prosecutors did not have to prove before. “We wrote it in such a way that it is in compliance with the State Supreme Court decision,” said Nehring. “The law should be constitutional now,” said Scairpon. Police officers often have to work toward proving knowledge and intent for other types of crimes already, said Scairpon, so he said they should be

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Centers for Disease Control’s recommendations about the amount of handwashing required. “They were really looking at the claim from the CDC that you needed to

able to make that adjustment for the new law. “Our officers are used to building cases this way already. For example, in auto theft that is a law where we already have to prove that they knew they were stealing a car,” he said. Marysville’s drug possession law is also a gross misdemeanor and not a felony like the old state law. The reason for that is because city ordinances cannot make new felony laws, said Nehring. Marysville officials said they work to provide options to those with drug addiction problems in the community. “We’ve been very proactive with our embedded social worker program,” said Nehring. “If you don’t what to accept the offer for help though, we want there to be accountability.” Scairpon said that drug treatment is the department’s preferred first option. “We offer rehabilitation, even to those that have refused it before,” he said. “We have a lot of success with our visiting mental health professional

wash your hands for 20 seconds with soap and water,” said Rachel Harrington, the other Haller Middle School science teacher behind the experiment. Harrington said being skeptical and testing are part of the scientific method.

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as well.” Both the state and other jurisdictions are looking to pass similar drug possession laws. “I know I personally have received inquiries from multiple cities around the state about what we’re doing here that want to mirror us,” said Scairpon. The state has multiple bills being decided on that would recriminalize possession, however there is debate between legislators about exactly how much the punishment should be for drug possession. Some proposals, such as SB 5471, would recriminalize knowing drug possession, and also add a civil fine for unknowing possession of drugs. Other suggested replacements, like HB 1499, go the opposite direction and attempt to remove all penalties for possession of small amounts of illegal drugs. Still other options, like SB 5468, would restore the old law almost exactly, except with the requirement that a person knowingly possesses the illegal drugs.

“Being a critical thinker means you take in claims and then test them to see if they are indeed accurate. So they tested that claim and did, indeed, find that it was accurate,” said Harrington. Students also got to see first-hand how well their own hand-washing techniques worked. “They all learned things about themselves, like how effective their hand-washing is,” said Hollifield. Hollifield, whose class is a grade level higher than Harrington’s, took things a step further and talked about hand sanitizer as well. “We talked about the claim that the hand sanitizer kills 99 percent of germs,” she said. The sanitizer can kill the germs but the only way to remove them from the hands is still hand-washing, said Hollifield.

Haller Middle School students returned to class part-time in a hybrid model this month. “They’ve been out of school since last March, so being able to go hands-on with their learning was incredible,” said Harrington. “In terms of engagement or enthusiasm it was through the roof. If you were to come in you would see that every kid is with it and invested in the experiment.” It was a good way to bring students back to the school campus. “It was in the first week they came back, so I think it’s safe to say that it got them excited about education again,” said Harrington. Experiencing the sciences is a much better way for them to learn, said Hollifield. “Over the computer we were reading and seeing the things, but we weren’t doing them,” she said. “When you’re not gathering the data yourself, that’s not as meaningful to a seventh grader.” The smaller class sizes from the hybrid model helped get through the experiment faster and give every student a chance to participate as well. “There’s a lot of negatives that come with not being here five days a week but the reduced class size is definitely a positive in some cases,” said Hollifield.

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More people eligible for COVID vaccine By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Snohomish County had about 80,000 more people eligible for the coronavirus vaccine as recovery efforts continue in the county. Officials discussed the latest on vaccine efforts during a press briefing on March 16. The state has moved to Phase 1B2 of their vaccination plan, bringing in new groups that can now sign up for vaccine appointments. “This includes women age 16 or older and who are pregnant, as well as people who are 16 or older and have a disability that puts them at risk,” said Snohomish Health District Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters. Those disabilities include but are not limited to Down syndrome, developmental disabilities, other intellectual disabilities, hearing impairment, blindness or low vision. Those who are high-risk critical workers are also eligible for the vaccine now. “This is for people who if they’re at work and they can’t really do the physical distancing that we would like to see,” said Spitters. “And for those who work with the public for at least three hours during a 24 hour period." Industries included in this phase include agriculture, fishing vessels, food processing, grocery store workers, food bank workers, prison and jail staff, courts of law, public transit and any remaining first responders who have not yet received the vaccine. Recently, Gov. Jay Inslee also moved all teachers and school staff up in the phases to be eligible. Those who are not sure if they are eligible can find out more information or sign up for updates at findyourphasewa.org. With all the new residents eligible there is an additional estimated 80,000 people who can now receive the vaccine and an estimated 70,000 people who are still eligible from previous phases that have not received the vaccine. The county received about 11,000 of the first dose last week. “That means you have roughly a 1 in 15 chance this week of getting an appointment if you are eligible,” said Spitters. “With each successive week those chances will increase and ultimately we will get to everyone." Demand is still much higher than the number of vaccine doses the county is receiving. “Unfortunately our allocation numbers are not keeping pace with our ambition and our capacity to administer the vaccine,” said Spitters.

About 15 percent of those who have received their first dose have not returned for a second dose. Those who get just one dose still receive substantial resistance to the COVID-19 virus and those who have not yet returned for a second dose can get it even if it is later than the 21 or 28 days recommended between doses. The vaccine is one part of the recovery efforts and Snohomish County officials also hope a new package of local funds will support those efforts. On March 15 the Snohomish County Council approved a number of budget expenditures to continue programs that help those in need. There will be an additional $1 million given to businesses who already applied for grants but were not able to get funding in earlier rounds. “We’re not reopening the application process, but we have a number of businesses that weren’t funded the first time around,” said County Executive Dave Somers. “We’re going to work off of our existing list." The ‘Nourishing Neighborhoods’ program, which

connected local farm food to 15 locations across the county will continue as part of the funding as well. “We really established those to provide food for our most at-risk neighborhoods,” said Somers. A total of $1.5 million is meant to support food security programs, such as “resources to local pantries and pop-up food banks to continue partnering with school districts,” said Somers. Another $1.5 million is meant to support emergency childcare for essential workers. “This really contributes to Snohomish County’s recovery and economic development by allowing childcare workers to stay at their jobs,” said Somers. Reopening of businesses and schools continue to be possible in large part because of continued decreasing cases. The two-week average daily case rate dropped to 71 per 100,000 people, decreasing every week since the middle of December. So far, the opening of schools using hybrid models and safety precautions has not caused much spread of the COVID-19 virus, said Spitters.

“The number of cases in childcare and schools is still relatively low,” he said. There are four facilities that have two or more cases and 21 facilities with just one case and the rest have zero, he said.

“This is a good signal that the parents, the students, the staff and faculty are engaging in those prevention measures,” said Spitters. Spitters thanked everyone for their efforts to keep virus transmission in the

county low and encouraged people to continue their precautions. “The lower we can get this incidence the longer leeway we have to get vaccination out before the next wave may come,” he said.

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The many benefits of houseplants The lines between the outdoors and indoors are being blurred. Homeowners build extensive outdoor living spaces so they can relax on weather-resistant furniture and even cook in lavish kitchens in their backyards. In addition, indoor three-season rooms full of bright, open windows that showcase outdoor vistas challenge the boundaries between outside and inside. “It gives me a sense of emotional purpose and wellness,” said Sharon Kosofsky, a coach trainer with Ideal Wellness that has a location based in Smokey Point. She said, during the lockdown, caring for plants help provide a routine and schedule for her family. For those working with limited budgets, there are some easy, inexpensive ways to enjoy the majesty of natural landscapes indoors. Houseplants can be used to improve indoor spaces, and they also provide various health benefits. Help with allergies According to WebMD, rooms with houseplants tend to have less dust and mold in them than those without any foliage. “They purify our air by reducing toxins,” Kosofsky said. She added such plants as spider plants and snake plants help eliminate dust

and toxins and are easy to care for. Leaves and other parts of the plants serve as natural filters, catching airborne particles and allergens. Plants with textured leaves might be especially effective at trapping particles. Put more oxygen into the air The human respiratory system works by bringing in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide. Plants do the opposite during photosynthesis. They absorb carbon dioxide and then release oxygen. Plants can put much more oxygen into the air, improving indoor conditions. Increase indoor humidity and reduce illness Studies from the Agricultural University of Norway found that indoor plants can increase humidity in indoor spaces, which decreases the incidences of sore throats, dry coughs, dry skin, and the common cold. Higher absolute humidity can decrease the chances of survival and transmission of the flu virus. Kosofsky said ferns help add moisture into the air especially during the winter months where forced heat can reduce humidity. She said ferns can help boost people’s mood, which increases dopamine.

“The smell is delightful. It helps fighting against depression,” she added. Bringing a house plant into the home does require a bit of planning. “It’s good to do a little research,” Kosofsky said. Learn how much sunlight a plant needs, if it’s an annual or a perennial. If someone has a pet, they should find out what plants are harmful to animals. It’s also good to learn how to check if a plant has died or has sim-

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ply gone dormant. She recommended checking out a local nursery or buying online as great sources to acquire plants. In addition to snake and spider plants, lavender, and aloe vera, she is growing an avocado in a mason jar on her windowsill. She said it’s getting ready to sprout. For more information about Ideal Wellness and the services they offer, go to www.idealwellness.com.

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March is a crazy month for gardeners There is nothbeer, and if we ing that gets my aren’t wearing gardening juices green, we can flowing more get pinched. I’m than a string of not sure if any of dry days, a little this has much to blue sky, and the By Steve Smith do with gardenmercury flirting ing, but green is in the low 60’s. Such was a great color and it makes the case last week and did I me think of lush, healthy take advantage of it — this lawns which will benefit is often the case in March. this month from a good apMarch is a crazy month. plication of moss killer and First off, it is the only a shot of fertilizer and lime. month with a command: Moving on to the 20th March “Forth”, which brings us to the most sigshould be a call to arms nificant day of this month, for all gardeners. Second, the Spring Equinox. This March 14th this year was is when our days become when we switched to day- longer than our nights, light savings time, which with more than 12 hours forces us all to get up an of daylight compared to hour earlier but also allows less than 12 hours of darkus to work in the garden an ness. From a horticultural hour later. (If you happen perspective, this is huge. to be one of those math The garden is reborn and nerds, it was also “Pi Day"). comes alive once again March 15th was the Ides after its winter slumber — of March, an ominous day the same can be said about if you are Julius Caesar, us. Our spirit wakes up but for gardeners, nothing from what is often a fog of more than the day of the despair or depression and first March full moon. The our energy starts to return majority of Ides actually fall with hope and optimism. on the 13th of the month, We get excited about life but in any case, the 15th of again and look forward to March is just another great getting back into the garday to garden and plant, es- den and working with the pecially if you are prone to earth. The Spring Equinox follow the folklore of plant- can be both a spiritual as ing by the moon cycles. well as physical awakening, March 17th was of especially for gardeners. course St. Patrick’s Day, As I wander through my when they turn the Chi- garden this time of year, I cago River green, we eat see all kinds of rebirth, esgreen eggs and drink green pecially in my perennials,

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receive the most ‘growing energy’, and it will also help you to have a cleaner looking tree. Following on the heels of the plums are the flowering pears and Asian pears with their bright white flowers, after which it starts to feel like the dam has broken and everything is competing for attention. Everywhere I look there is new life.

For me, March is the month that the earth’s spirit comes alive once again and I find myself surrounded, not only by its glory and beauty, but also its energy. Drink up and let your cup runneth over. Spring has

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The benefits of child-safe home improvements All family members should be considered when home improvements are being planned, especially the youngest household residents who may not be responsible enough to avoid accidents and injuries. According to a recent Vital Signs report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Preven-

tion, accidental injuries are a leading cause of death among the country’s youth — with one fatality occurring every hour from something entirely preventable. The CDC notes that the leading causes of child injury include suffocation, drowning, poisoning, fires, and falls. More can be done to keep children safe, and many strate-

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Complete these projects over the weekend Home improvement projects ramp up when the weather warms up, as homeowners channel the rejuvenating feelings of spring and tackle their home to-do lists. Large-scale renovations can greatly affect a home, but smaller projects can yield impressive results and be completed over the course of a single weekend. If time is of the essence, these weekend or one-day projects may satisfy homeowners’ desires to fix up their homes. n Create an accent wall. Painting a focal wall in your home can create a serious impact. The bonus is it will not take as long or require as many materials as painting an entire room. Accent walls frequently feature a bold color, so decide on placement and tackle this project in less than a day. n Install stair runners. Dress up hardwood stairs with decorative carpet runners. Runners come in elongated pieces of carpeting or individual pieces that can be placed on each step. If carpeting doesn’t fit with the home’s design, painting individual stair treads also can create visual appeal. n Dress up the entryway. An entryway is a guest’s first impression of a

home. Many entryways can n Add molding. Mold- placing hardware is a fast use a minor overhaul, both ing can add instant aesthetic and easy project, but one inside and outside. Paint appeal to a room. Molding that can have immedithe front door a different is appropriate near the floor, ate impact. Swap out tired color so it pops from the at the top of walls where or outdated hardware for curb. Install a new mailbox they meet the ceiling, or newer brushed metals and or decorative house num- even mid-wall as a chair more impactful shapes and bers. A new welcome mat rail. Some homeowners like designs. Home renovations do can change the look as well. to create framed molding Inside, consider laying a on walls in formal living not need to take weeks or months. Many projects new floor. Resilient vinyl spaces. n Update kitchen or can be completed over the tiles come in many different patterns and can mimic bathroom hardware. Re- course of a weekend. the look of wood, travertine or marble. Installing a floor can take a day or two. n Install a new faucet. Instantly improve a kitchen or a bathroom with new fixtures. New faucets can provide aesthetic appeal and low-flow faucets can help 3802 116th St., NE, Marysville conserve water. Open 7am - Midnight n Create a gallery on TM & ©2018 America’s Drive-In Brand Properties LLC the staircase. Gather and arrange framed photos, art- SWING BY SONIC FORFOR YOUR SWING BY SONIC YOUR SUMMER SNACKS work or wall accents so that FAVORITE FAVORITE SUMMER SNACKS 3802 116th St.Marysville NE, MarysvilleOpen Open - Midnight St. NE, 7am7am - Midnight they ascend the wall of a 3802 116th staircase. This creates a deJULIE’S LICENSING signer touch and can dress 1001 N Broadway A7, Everett WA 98201 up an often barren area of wall space. TABS • TITLES • PERMITS n Install a fresh light fixture. Improve drab spacNOTARY PUBLIC • FAX es with a little illumination. 425-252-3518 Better Homes & Gardens MON_FRI 9:30-5 | SAT 9-1 suggests replacing an existing fixture with something FAX 425-252-8560 new and vibrant. If hanging a new fixture is not within one’s skill set, free-standing table or floor lamps also can cast a new glow on a space. ®

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Clarification on Composting A March 17 article in the North County Outlook about composting contained confusing information. Home composting and curbside (commercial composting) are two distinct things with different rules. People need to contact their city to learn the rules. For people interested in composting at home, they should contact an organization such as Tilth Alliance. People need to check with their city to determine what goes into their bin that is defined by their city’s contracts with their haulers, so every city is different. Cedar Grove has a list of what can and cannot be composted. That list can be found at their website at www.cedar-grove.com/compostable/residentiallyaccepted-items. Items Cedar Grove accepts from residential, curbside collection programs are yard waste, food scraps, food soiled paper including pizza boxes and unlined paper products, Cedar Grove approved compostable bags, clean, untreated wood less than 4 inches in diameter, less than 4 feet in length, according to the Cedar Grove website. Items Cedar Grove does not accept from residential, curbside collection program includes glass, metal, plastic (including all bottles), milk or other beverage cartons, rocks, soil, dirt, wood or limbs greater than 4 inches, noxious weeds, diapers, pet waste (including litter), shredded paper, cardboard, paper (unless food soiled such as paper towels or pizza boxes), coffee cups, tea bags, coffee pods, corks, compostable food packaging (i.e., cups, plates, forks, except in the city of Seattle) and waxed cardboard, according to the Cedar Grove website. Please note that this list refers to *all* products listed, regardless if the packaging for the items says “compostable, biodegradable, etc.” Additionally, this list supersedes any retailer or marketing claim that their product is compostable. For a list of noxious weeds, visit www.kingcounty. gov/services/environment/animals-and-plants/noxious-weeds/laws/list.aspx.

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The Great Egg Hunt offers family fun By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Marysville families and residents can search through local parks and businesses for Easter this year as part of The Great Egg Hunt scavenger hunt. “This year we are excited for The Great Egg Hunt,” said Andrea Kingsford, recreation coordinator with Marysville’s Parks, Culture and Recreation Department. Families can register for $5 for the whole group and will receive a list of clues to find eggs throughout the community from March 25 to April 5. 'There will plenty of time for families to follow the clues and visit all of the places in the Marysville commu-

nity,” said Kingsford. “You register as a family through the Marysville Parks, Culture and Recreation Department." Once your group finds an egg, you can take a picture and you are entered into a prize drawing if you find all the eggs. The clues will lead participants all across the city, including a variety of different local parks and businesses. “This works very similar to the ‘Hearts in the Park’ event we had in February,” said Kingsford. “The biggest difference is that we’ve included some business locations." The February scavenger hunt was the first time the department has run a citywide scavenger hunt, which

was meant to be a safe event for families during the pandemic. “It went great. We had a lot of participants. Despite the wet weather they were out there finding hearts,” said Kingsford. That scavenger hunt sent groups all across the city. “I got lots of positive feedback, especially from families discovering parks that they didn’t know about here,” said Kingsford. “They liked having something to do and getting out in the open. They liked having an outing where they were comfortable and safe." Traditionally, the city holds a large Easter Egg hunt at Jennings Park. “With following the safety guidelines this year that was not going to be a

possibility,” said Kingsford. “We still wanted to provide something to the families though." The city has tried to organize more events this year that are still socially distanced and safe. “Families and businesses are yearning for something to do,” said Kingsford. She said the businesses are excited to participate in

Drive-thru Easter fun at Arlington Assembly Church By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com The Arlington Assembly Church will provide a safe drive-thru Easter egg hunt this year in lieu of their normal community Easter egg hunt. The event will be held at 201 N. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington on March 27. It goes from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The church normally holds a traditional Easter egg hunt each year and invites the community to come find eggs and candy. This year organizers had to rethink the event to follow safety guidelines because of the coronavirus pandemic. This year families are invited to the event to drive through a number of Easter attractions and receive treats and gifts to take home. "We’ve creatively modified this well-known community event into a drivethru experience to promote physical distancing, ensuring the health and safety of its participants,” said Taunya Sanchez, children’s director at the Arlington Assembly church. Kids will be greeted at various decorated stations their cars can stop at. “Vehicles will be greeted by the Easter Bunny, journey through various attractions and receive a goody-filled Easter Basket to take home,” said Sanchez. “There will be multiple stopping points to receive additional eggs and candy." The church’s Halloween and Easter events are for all residents in the Arlington area and are meant to promote community and bring local families together. “We want to create a

magical experience for the kids while still being able to provide a ‘touch-point’ to the community,” said Sanchez. She said providing community events is one of the ways church members practice some of their beliefs. “Our purpose is to put into practice what we believe and that is to love our community on purpose,” said Sanchez. The event is planned to go until 4 p.m. but may end early if supplies run out.

“It is first come, first served and we are excited to be able to provide 1,035 Easter Baskets to children in our area this year,” said Sanchez. Sanchez hopes the church can return to their normal community Easter event next year assuming the safety concerns of the pandemic are finally over. More information about the Arlington Assembly Church is available at their website at arlingtonassembly.com.

the event as well, and some are planning to have some treats for kids stopping by for the event. “They look forward to having the Marysville families come around,” said Kingsford. Kingsford said lots of different groups participated in ‘Hearts in the Park’ and any who are interested are welcome to join this Easter’s

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"Try to make at least one person happy every day. If you cannot do a kind deed, speak a kind word, think a kind thought. Count up, if you can, the treasure of happiness that you would dispense in a week, in a year, in a lifetime." Author — Lawrence G. Lovasik Submitted by North County Outlook editor Scott Frank.

RAVE RAVE: Thanks to the local high schools for broadcasting their local sports events on the web. Hopefully, this is something that can continue even after spectators are allowed to attend the events as it makes it possible for more of our community to watch our local athletes in action.

businesses, such as restaurants and gyms, now can have increased capacity. Local businesses are vital to our community, so please support them whenever you can. Sadly, we have lost a number of businesses, let's try to make sure we don't lose any more.

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To remain in Phase 3, the county must have their two-week average for their daily case rate remain below 200 per 100,000 people. As of the county’s March 13 update, it is currently seeing a case rate of 71 per 100,000 people. The last time the county’s case rate was above 200 was in early January. Snohomish County must also have less than five hospitalizations per 100,000 people over a weekly period to remain in Phase 3. The most recent hospitalization updates from late February show the county having 12 hospitalizations. That is about 1.46 hospitalizations per 100,000 people in the county. It would take 42 hospitalizations in a week for the county to exceed the guidelines set by the state, and the last time the hospitalizations were that high was in early January. Previously, Snohomish County was grouped with King and Pierce counties, however state officials moved back to the county-by-county model, so Snohomish County will only have to be reduce their own coronavirus numbers. Under the new guidance, spectator events will return with capacity limits and safety measures enforced. All indoor businesses are allowed to reach 50 percent occupancy or 400 people maximum, whichever is lower. That includes restaurants, gyms, fitness centers and movie theaters. Safety measures, such as face masks, must still be used in those situations. For many businesses, the extra capacity could help. Jessica Johnston, owner of Rain City Fitness in Arlington, said they currently just have one or two clients in the gym most of the time. “We’re not a big gym, we’re a small boutique gym so the capacity limit really restricts the number of people we can have,” she said. Although, because of the mask require-

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ments she believes many people will still opt to work out virtually at home, which they are seeing a lot of right now. “Many people don’t want to work out with a mask on, which is still a part of the mandate,” said Johnston. For restaurants, the current 25 percent capacity cap is difficult for many. “Restaurants are barely getting by with only 25 percent capacity restrictions,” said Jesica Stickles, president/CEO of the Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce. “They have to have extra people on staff to do the cleaning, but less customers are coming in to help balance that out. Some of the owners I have spoken with are dipping into their own savings to pay staff and keep the doors open." She believes moving to Phase 3 is an improvement, but local restaurants will need continued support. “I still think we need to keep ordering take out or delivery, as well as visiting them in person,” said Stickles. Many restaurants are caught in difficult positions currently, she said. “They knew they had to be open to stay relevant and keep their regular customers happy. But they are in severe need to get more and new customers to patronage them,” said Stickles. Johnston said athletic facilities like hers have also had a hard time. “We’re slowly picking back up,” she said. One of her biggest concerns is how people will come out of the pandemic and if they will return to keeping their bodies healthy. “We’re excited to get people back in the studio,” she said. As restrictions continue loosening, Stickles expects the workforce to continue to be hired back as well. “I believe many restaurants will try to add even more staff to their shifts in order to accommodate for the potential of more customers coming inside,” she said. “So please continue to be flexible with timing, tip generously, and remember they are as worried about you staying healthy as you are.”

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DIANE GAIL WALTERS, Deceased, NO. 21-4-00420-31, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, RCW 11.40.030

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF AARON NELS TOFTDAHL, Deceased, NO. 21-4-00430-31, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, RCW 11.40.030

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH In the Estate of LAUREEN Y. COLVIN, Deceased, No. 214-00240-31 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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: March 24, 2021. Personal Representative: Nichole C. Walters Attorney for Personal Representative: Tanner K. Olson, WSBA #52879 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: March 24, 2021 Personal Representative: William Toftdahl Attorney for Personal Representative: Steven J. Peiffle, WSBA #14704 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 188, 103 North Street, Arlington, WA 98223

Robert Colvin has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time of 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 l l.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 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

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April Fool‛s Day Surprises The first day of April is April Fool’s Day. It is a time for lots of fun. People like to play harmless jokes and pranks. One favorite trick is to point out something that’s not really there! April Fool’s Day used to be called All Fool’s Day. It is thought to have started in France. A long time ago, March 21st was the date of the New Year. A little over a week of parties and fun followed. On the last day of the festivities, April 1st, formal visits were paid and gifts exchanged. In the 16th century, the Gregorian calendar was introduced. March 21st was no longer New Year’s Day and April 1st was no longer the right day to visit and give gifts. News traveled slowly in those early times, so many people continued to celebrate April 1st as the last big day of the holiday season. Many others did not like the change of date and refused to change their ways. People who clung to the old ways were called “April fools.” Today, on April 1st, you might hear someone call out, “Poisson d’Avril!” They have fooled someone and are calling them an “April fish.” The person took the “bait” and was easily “caught.” April Fool’s Day is a day for tricks that hurt no one. It is a time for laughter.

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Lakewood falls against Glacier Peak By Nathan Whalen nathan@northcountyoutlook.com

junior libero Kalei Greenman covering the corner and supporting the back line. “She was doing a fantastic job reading where the ball was going,” Conn said. The defensive specialist had nine digs during the contest. The second set saw the Cougars make improvements in the second set remarking that junior setter McKenna Slusher helped provide energy on the court and creating something for other athletes. “I call her the playmaker,” Conn said. Slusher had three kills, 14 assists and 11 digs during the March 17 contest. What turned out to be the final set saw the team play more aggressive. “We took more risks, and the reward was great,” Conn said. The Cougars lost the final set by two points. Conn highlighted the efforts of junior OH Lydia Hots. “She had fire to touch the ball every opportunity that she was given.” Hots had two aces, eight kills one assist and seven digs during the match.

The Lakewood High School girls volleyball team made strides during a match on March 17 against Snohomish’s Glacier Peak High School. Unfortunately, the Cougars came up short against the Grizzlies losing in three straight sets (10-25, 14-25 and 24-26). “The game went really well,” Lakewood Volleyball Coach Alyssa Conn said. “We are a really young team.” She noted the varsity squad doesn’t have any seniors and has a couple of fresh-men. “We really started focusing on our side of the net,” Conn said of the match between the Glacier Peak, which is a 4A Wesco Conference School. Coming off a March 15 win against Mariner High School, the Cougars came out cold against the Grizzlies. “It was almost like we were still warming up.” Conn highlighted the efforts of

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Lakewood Cougar junior libero Kalei Greenman defends against Glacier Peak on March 17.

The shortened and delayed fall season due to the pandemic sees Lakewood, which is a 2A school in the Northwest Conference, competing against 3A and 4A schools of the Wesco Conference. “We’re facing teams we never had an opportunity to play against,” Conn said. Lakewood School District Athletic Director Matt Blair said the change was made so the school district could work with schools that were in a similar phase and metrics as the northern schools in the Northwest District. “Wesco teams took us in.” Conn said the athletes have shared how lucky they are to have a season this year. “We’re really focusing on the camaraderie,” Blair said. As of March 22, the Lakewood Cougars are 1-5. They head to Monroe High School March 25 to face the Bearcats and then travel to Marysville Getchell March 29 to finish the season against the Chargers.

Tomahawks roll over Eagles 42-19 By Nathan Whalen nathan@northcountyoutlook.com

son said. “We were able to move them around a little bit.” Running back Dylan Carson scored four touchdowns and ran for 241 yards on 13 carries Friday night. Fellow running back Gaylen Grey ran for 105 yards on eight carries and one touchdown. Running back Jordan Velasquez ran for 48 yards on seven carries. Coach Carson also highlighted the efforts of quarter-

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“That was pretty much it for our starters,” Coach Carson said as the starters were pulled and a running clock continued until the end of the game. During Friday’s game and the March 12 game against Marysville Getchell, Carson ran for 484 yards. Arlington got on the board in the fourth quarter with Spencer Fischer scoring on a 13-yard run, Ryan

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The second quarter saw Carson score on a 2-yard run and Jay Gray score on a 14-yard run. The Tomahawks finished the first half leading Arlington 35-0. Marysville-Pilchuck hit the ground running on their first possession of the second half. Carson scored on a 77yard run with 11:40 to go in the third quarter putting the Tomahawks up 42-0.

back Jace Luton. “He audibled four plays that turned out to be touchdowns for us,” Carson said about Luton. Dylan Carson started the scoring with a 59-yard run with 9:12 to go in the first quarter. Gray added a 3-yard touchdown run with 3:28 to go in the first and Carson finished the quarter with a 49-yard run with 1:35 to go in the first.

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Gese scoring with a 47-yard fumble recovery (kick failed) and Spenser Fisher scoring on a 33-yard pass (kick failed). “I thought our young guys played well in the second half,” Arlington head coach Greg Dailer said. Coach Dailer said his team lost their starting quarterback Trent Nobach to injury during the first game of the season and there are five new starters on the offensive line. Michael Tsoukalas has been starting at quarterback in addition to being the starting linebacker. Friday’s game was the first football game of the season that saw a limited number of spectators in the stands at Quil Ceda Stadium. Spectators were allowed to attend athletic games due to Gov. Jay Inslee easing pandemic restrictions. New guidance allows for outdoor facilities with seating up to 1,600 people can operate at 50 percent capacity or 400 people, whichever is fewer, according to information from the Wesco Conference. For outdoor facilities with capacity more than 1,600 people, than they can operate at 25 percent capacity. Families of athletes were able to attend Friday’s game. “I think to kids enjoyed it,” Coach Carson said. Ma r y s v i l l e - P i l c hu c k heads to Lake Stevens on March 26 and finishes its season at home against Stanwood on Thursday, April 1. Arlington is at home March 26 against Snohomish and finishes its season April 1 at home against Mariner.

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Jay's Flooring opens in Marysville By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Jay’s Flooring, a new local flooring business, has opened up in Marysville for those looking to improve their homes. The business is at 3923 88th St. NE, Unit C, Marysville. They provide a variety of hardwood and carpet options, as well as waterproof luxury vinyl plank (LVP). “Most of our floors are in stock, so that means if you need something quick, we can help you,” said owner Cesar Partida. “We can help with the installations as well." Unlike many other flooring businesses, Partida said they have a lot of their flooring options on hand. “We have it here. Most

flooring stores you usually go in and have to order the floors,” he said. “And that can take a week or two weeks depending on where it is.” With installation that adds to the time to have the floor completed. Having all of the floor materials on hand lets customers have more access to what their floors will look like as well, said Partida. In addition, the business also has a warehouse offsite with more material. Partida got started in the business as someone who installed flooring. He said he enjoyed the work because of how he helped to improve other people’s homes. “When I was installing, I liked to get to a house and see how it looked before,

and then when I was done it was a nice satisfaction,” he said. Jay’s Flooring is a family business and two of Partida’s brothers, who he has worked with before, will continue to help him install floors. Before he had a storefront Partida gained experience selling flooring in other ways. “I started selling out of my van and sold to a lot of people across a lot of real estate,” he said. He ended up getting a lot of referrals and business was good enough that he wanted to expand to an actual storefront. “For us to get better prices with the big companies like Mohawk, Shaw, TAS, you have to have a showroom. Since we were sell-

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Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring, center, and the Partida family cut the ribbon to Jay’s Flooring on March 19. The Partida family, from left, Carley, back, and Grace, front, Cesar, back, and Eduardo and Anthony, front. ing good, we decided to go ahead and open up our own store,” he said. Partida said he is excited to take this next step. “It’s a big step for us because we are a family busi-

ness,” he said. Jay’s Flooring has been open since February in Marysville. “It’s going alright. We have some clients out there,” he said. “Slowly, we’re start-

ing to get going.” The business also has people who are fluent in Spanish. More information about the business is available at jaysflooringwa.com.