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Graduates from M'ville schools celebrate with car parade The car parade was organized by parents to help students celebrate graduation

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Arlington High School valedictorians Daniel Schweizer, left, and Amelia Bryant give a speech during the school’s commencement ceremony on June 10.

By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Marysville School District graduates from all four high schools rode through the city as part of the second annual graduate car parade on June 12.

The parade originated last year as a replacement for the more traditional graduation ceremony that was unable to be held because of the pandemic.

“It started last year when the 2020 graduates couldn’t do anything for their graduation,” said Rachel Loertscher, a parent who was See MSD on page 2

AHS Class of 2021 celebrates graduation

By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

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Marysville School District graduates from the Class of 2021 participate in an all-city car parade to celebrate graduation on June 12.

The Arlington High School Class of 2021 received their diplomas as part of the school’s recent commencement ceremony on June 10.

Students shared memories and celebrated the four years they spent at the school.

“As I leave Arlington I’ll

always remember the epic traffic jams as we were trying to leave school. I mean who designs a high school with only one entrance and exit,” said valedictorian Daniel Schweizer.

Principal Duane Fish first started at the school when the Class of 2021 were freshman.

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Lakewood celebrates class of 2021

By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

Lakewood High School graduates walked across the graduation stage at Angel of the Winds Arena and celebrated their successes over the last four years.

The school’s commencement ceremony was held on June 11.

Students talked about approaching their final year with optimism despite the difficulties and challenges that the pandemic brought.

“Since March 2020, not a single day has been perfect,” said valedictorian speaker Gabriel Hatch. “Every time we were told we were close to getting back to school we were then told we would have to wait a few more months."

He attributes his optimism to his coach who has helped him over these last years.

“It’s tacking every situation with a positive attitude and not accepting defeat before the fight,” said Hatch.

That kind of attitude was necessary as the pandemic months dragged on.

“We all looked past the imperfections of the year and trudged toward graduation … and now the Class of 2021 is graduating despite everything that has been against us,” he said.

Lakewood High School staff recognized the burdens put upon this senior class that go above what is asked of most graduating students.

“You all have done an incredible job navigating through the territory that was the 2020-21 school year,” said Jeanette Grisham, Lakewood High School principal.

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Lakewood High School graduates stand at their seats at the beginning of the school’s commencement ceremony on June 11.

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on the parade planning committee for both this year and last year.

She said small graduation events were held last year but parents were unable to celebrate with their graduates.

The event was not put together by the school district, although some staff members did volunteer to support the event.

“It was totally unofficial. This year is a little more official and we have gotten a lot of support from district personnel,” said Loertscher.

Hundreds of local students participated last year. “Everybody loved it,” said Loertscher.

Communities Parents and students came together again this year to drive a route from Marysville-Pilchuck High School to Marysville Getchell High School and then to the campus that hosts Legacy High School and Heritage High School.

Decorated cars adorned with school colors and balloons traveled through the city as part of this year’s parade.

“I really liked it. I think it went really well,” said Trae Tingelstad, a graduating senior who participated in the parade. “It was good to see how the community came together to show support for us."

For students who have been online for the past 15 months, the parade also served as a final chance to get together.

“I think it was a good way to see people I haven’t seen in a while because of the

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online schooling,” said graduating senior Julia Davis. “It was good to band together for one last hurrah with the graduating class."

Tingelstad said he enjoyed watching all of the cars that came out as well.

“I liked decorating the cars and seeing everyone else show their school spirit as well,” he said.

He estimates between 100 to 200 cars took part in the parade, and many of the cars carried more than one graduate.

“There were a lot of students there,” said Davis.

Students will also get a normal graduation ceremony this year.

“I think it adds unity. The normal graduation does that too but you get see all the seniors with smiles on their face as they

drive by,” said Tingelstad.

“We still get our normal graduation this year, but this was a good way to celebrate that wasn’t as fancy or traditional,” said Davis.

The parade also allows students from all over Marysville to come out.

“I think this is a way for classes to celebrate all together instead of just as individual schools,” said Loertscher.

The event may return next year.

“If it continues to be popular, then we’ll probably do it again next year,” said Loertscher.

Tingelstad said he was thankful for all of the volunteers who helped to organize the event.

“I’m grateful for the parents who put in all the time to put this together,” he said.

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“Four years ago we were all in the gym and I was introducing myself as your new principal,” he said. “I said ‘together let’s make Arlington High School exactly what you want it to be.'"

He applauded the work of students who have helped to improve the school over the years.

“Your hard work has truly brightened our campus and made it more beautiful,” said Fish.

Students have helped design graphics, make visual improvements and upgrade various aspects of the school.

“All of these projects may seem small on their face, but they’re important and contributed immensely to the improvement of our school culture,” he said.

The school has a new identity after four years because of the class.

“When we arrived on campus together it wasn’t clear who we are or what we’re about, but look at us now,” said Fish. “Everybody

who sets foot on campus knows who we are."

Valedictorian Amelia Bryant said the experience was never perfect, but she will remember Arlington High School fondly.

“I could choose to say I wasn’t the best at sports and I wasn’t really popular so these last four years have all been for nothing,” said Bryant. “But you don’t have to be the prom queen or the varsity quarterback to have a great experience."

Her time at the school was good and she appreciates the friends she made.

“I met amazing people I will remember for the rest of my life,” said Bryant. “The only thing that really matters is you do what you enjoy instead of doing what other people think you should do."

For graduates it was a long four-year journey.

“Freshman year was all about finding your rhythm,” said valedictorian Paige Richards.

“We were more focused on finding a student seat than the path that lay in front of us,” said valedictorian Heather Broyles.

However, as the class became juniors, the pandemic would change what they expected.

“Our junior year finished with awkward break out rooms and blank screens,” said Richards. “Our screen time went from two hours to six hours."

Students adapted to the new online learning experience.

“We quickly learned how to turn off our Wi-Fi so our teachers didn’t realize that we had left the room,” said Richards.

Schweizer said students have learned how to be adaptable and make it through tough times because of their final years at the school.

“We’ve gone through one of the most tumultuous times in history with division over race, politics and a global pandemic,” he said.

“Our entire world basically got shut down and we got the short end of the stick with losing both our junior and senior proms, shortening our sports seasons and having to stay away from our friends."

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M-PHS displays Tulalip Tribes flag

By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com For possibly the first time the Tulalip Tribes flag was be flown with the U.S. flag and the Washington state flag at Marysville-Pilchuck High School.

In a ceremony on June 7, Marysville school officials and Tulalip Tribal members gathered to raise the flag at the school.

“This is a step in the right direction,” said Chelsea Craig, cultural specialist at Quil Ceda Tulalip Elementary school. “By raising this flag we are healing the story of education for our community, Marysville and Tulalip."

M-PHS principal Christine Bell has worked throughout this year to put the flag up at the school.

“This is the first time ever, as far as I know, that a Tulalip flag has been risen on a Marysville School District property,” she said.

The school will display one flag at the entrance of the school and have two more that will be displayed

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“In normal times it is an accomplishment, but in these times, it is an amazing feat for all of you,” she said.

Staff speaker Dan Teeter said he admires the students for their perseverance throughout the year.

“I know this final year is not what you might have dreamt of when you were younger,” said Teeter. “Remote learning, new technology and hybrid classes, and so on. You’ve been isolated.

You’ve been unsure of what might happen next, but you found a way."

Class speaker Colton Dune said that he will remember the people he went to school with more than any other part of school through.

“The reality is you’re not going to vividly remember the things you’re supposed to do in school,” said Dune, who encouraged his fellow graduates to go after achievements but not to be consumed by the pursuit of them.

“I gave practically all my time to school … preparing for a future far down the road,” said Dune. “I was getting what I wanted but I wasn’t feeling satisfied."

Dune said his memories of friends, teachers and other staff is what has made the most impact on him.

“If you get lost in the search for success and validation, you’re going to miss out on the little things that make life great,” he said.

“Like freezing your butt off

during events at the school.

“The commitment is not just a flag, but it really is a partnership,” said Bell.

The Marysville School District is working on procuring and displaying the flag at other schools as well, according to Jodi Runyon, director of communications, engagement and outreach at the district.

Native staff at the school district were glad the step was taken.

Doug Salinas, a Native student advocate at Marysville Getchell High School and Spokane Tribal member, was a graduate of M-PHS. “I’m the class of ’91 and I’d never thought we’d see this day … it was definitely worth the wait,” he said.

Craig also graduated from the school.

“Thirty years ago I graduated here when it wasn’t so safe to be Indian on this campus, at a time when our numbers were low,” she said.

There were only seven Native students who graduated in her class, she said.

“That says a lot about in the homecoming parade every year."

Valedictorian speaker Keegan Bach encouraged his fellow graduates to think about to what they will remember as well.

“Think about your first classroom experience versus your last. Think about all the influences you have had that have had an impact on your life,” said Bach.

who we were at that time,” said Craig.

Bell said she hopes this is one step in reconciliation and representing all students at the school.

“This is a great moment for us, a healing moment for us, where we get to bring together the communities of Marysville and Tulalip,” she said.

Schools need to show that all of their students are celebrated and respected, said Bell.

“It’s very important to me as a principal that all of our students see themselves in this school,” she said.

“For as long as I’ve been here, we’ve worked hard to make it that way."

Seeing Native representation in more parts of the school will be good for students, said Craig.

“Sometimes the only thing we see is the mascots, and that didn’t bring pride

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The Tulalip Tribes flag with the U.S. Flag and Washington state flag at MarysvillePilchuck High School on June 7. to me at that time [when Craig was in high school],” she said.

Bell will be leaving MPHS as principal this summer and Tulalip community members also presented her with a blanket as a going away gift.

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Juneteenth event held in Marysville

By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Local organizations helped put together a Juneteenth celebration in downtown Marysville this year to help raise Black voices of the community.

Juneteenth is a day often celebrated as the end of slavery in America.

The official day is June 19, although Marysville organization Artists in Activism and Granite Falls organization Change the Narrative

wanted to recognize the beginning of the week and held an event on June 12.

The Emancipation Proclamation was given on 1862, although it wasn’t until the Thirteenth Amendment and the declarations traveling to every part of the former Confederacy that all slaves were released.

June 19, 1865, is often seen as the day the message reached the last corners of the nation.

“The day that in Galveston, Texas, the last slaves were delivered the news of the Emancipation Proclamation. This was two and half years after it went into effect,” said Michael Adams, executive director of Change of the Narrative.

Artists, community members and local Black individuals gathered in Comeford Park for the day.

Adams said his organization and Artists in Activism wanted to hold an in-person Juneteenth event this year.

“Especially since last year there wasn’t a lot going on and a lot of it was virtual,” he said. “We want to uplift our Black voices."

Many local Black artists brought their works to the park and displayed some of

their paintings and other pieces.

“We stand for community advancement of the underrepresented through the arts,” said Jordon Jeffries, one of the organizers of Artists in Activism. “The intersection between arts and activism is an important one."

Black community members spoke at the event, as well as local government officials.

The Snohomish County Council passed a resolution recognizing Juneteenth as a holiday earlier this month.

County Executive Dave Somers said it was important to acknowledge the bigotry problems of the county.

“I was getting pushback a year or two ago about talking about hate and bigotry in our community and the pushback was ‘you’re creating it, by talking it,’” he said.

“If you’re walking down the street and see a house on fire and yell ‘fire,’ you’re not creating the fire, you’re pointing it out."

Jeffries said the community needs to work on inclusion.

“There is some work to do. There are some people here who don’t want to see this. But when you look at it

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Change the Narrative executive director Michael Adams speaks at Comeford Park during a June 12 event to recognize Juneteenth. you can see why things like this are necessary,” he said.

Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring was glad the city was having a Juneteenth event.

“It’s really heartening as we come together to celebrate Juneteenth for, I think,

the first time in our city’s history,” he said.

He said actions are needed in addition to just words though.

“It’s important to remember that more work needs to be done. It needed to be done back then and needs to be done now,” he said.

The city’s Diversity Advisory Committee continues to work on equity, inclusion and strengthening the city’s relationship with diverse groups, he said.

“They recently held a community forum over Zoom that was very impressive. We’ll be hosting more of these in the future,” said Nehring.

Marysville also plans to create a Youth Advocacy Committee this fall.

“Through this committee we’re asking young people to establish an understanding of the relationship between cultural identity, community and decision making, and to really help us to create solutions to support an inclusive community,” said Nehring.

The Marysville Juneteenth event was titled ‘Freedom Deferred’ because of the work that still needs to be done, said Adams.

“We know that we still have to dismantle white supremacy and institutional racism,” he said. “We are still allowing systemic racism and social inequality to exist when we refuse to address it."

Jeffries encouraged community leaders to connect directly with Black individuals to find out their needs.

“I urge all of you to engage with us, with your Black community members.

Find out what we want, what we need. Do not speak for us and do not imagine what it is like to occupy our skin,” he said.

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DABA sponsoring summer concerts in Arlington

By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

Both free and ticketed concerts are coming to Arlington’s downtown Legion Park this summer to help bring community together again.

The Downtown Arlington Business Association (DABA) is sponsoring multiple concerts over the summer season.

Because they weren’t able to organize and hold a car show this year the organization decided to change direction.

“We couldn’t have the car show this year,” said Cristy Brubaker, treasurer for the association. “This is just a way for us to do something for the community."

The next concert from the organization will be the ‘Summer Kick-Off ’ event on June 26 that DABA has held in the past.

This is the only ticketed concert from DABA for the summer and features local country artist Aaron Crawford with Santa Poco.

A beer garden and food

vendors are also planned for the event.

Other concerts that DABA is adding are because they want to provide a community event in place of the car show.

“We are using our grant money to provide some free concerts over the summer,” said Brubaker.

The first of those concerts will feature The Jimmy Wright Band on July 17. The second planned concert will be on Aug. 14.

“We don’t have confirmation yet,” from the artist, but Brubaker said she is in the process of scheduling with the musicians for that concert.

DABA could add additional concert dates as the summer goes along, said Brubaker, but they are working on these initial dates for right now.

“We hope to have a couple of food vendors at the concerts,” said Brubaker.

“They’re pretty hard to get a hold of right now though."

DABA hopes to provide the concerts to begin getting people out in the community again.

“Our community is anxious to start stepping toward more normal events,” said Brubaker.

“This is a way for people to get out with their family and enjoy our little town,” she said.

Downtown businesses have been busy lately she said.

“It has been really rewarding to see the dedication with which some people have supported the downtown businesses here,” said Brubaker.

She said it is part of the culture of Arlington to support one another.

“It’s just our nature to keep our community strong and growing,” she said.

DABA hopes to begin bringing back events to the downtown area.

“We’re looking forward to doing the best we can this year,” said Brubaker.

The Arlington Street Fair is currently scheduled for July 9 to 10 and Brubaker said that the organization wants to bring back it’s normal roster of events next year.

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Grant funds available for beautification projects

By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

The city of Marysville plans to provide funds to help community neighborhoods and businesses improve their appearance this summer.

The Community Beautification Grant program allows homeowners and business owners a chance to apply for funds to improve the look of exterior spaces.

Applications are due by July 2 at 5 p.m.

It is a competitive grant process, which means that only a limited amount of funds are available and if too many projects apply only a limited number may be approved.

“This is a way for the city to partner with homeowners and businesses to create beatification projects in the city that they may not have been able to been able to do otherwise,” said Leah Tocco, executive program analyst with the city of Marysville.

The grant program is meant to assist those who have idea to improve their

neighborhoods or business facades but lack the money.

“The program helps to provide those additional funds for those that may not have been able to do these projects,” said Tocco.

Marysville has put on the program in the past and neighborhoods and businesses have gotten together to improve some aspect of their community.

Past projects include stormwater pond cleanups, neighborhood entryway signs being replaced and improved, and neighborhood parks receiving upgrades.

“This program has been well received,” said Tocco.

“It’s a great way to get community involvement in improving their neighborhoods."

Projects funded by the grants are meant to improve the community as a whole.

“When we look at community pride, I think this is a big way to help that,” said Tocco. “The projects also provide additional maintenance, such as for the stormwater pond projects."

Residents tend to like seeing the upgrades from previous years once they were completed.

“Past projects have been well received. We’ve gotten a lot of very positive feedback because of the completed improvements,” said Tocco.

Applications must be projects that improve a building's exterior or outside community space.

Maintenance and rebranding projects are not eligible.

Larger projects and firsttime recipients can receive up to $7,500 while those who have received funds before can receive up to $5,000.

A city committee reviews applicants and gives a recommendation to the Marysville City Council on how the funds should be distributed. The council plans to approve funding this July.

“If applicants go to our website there will be a lot of information on how to apply,” said Tocco.

The program’s website is at marysvillewa.gov/761.

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Restructuring to reopening: city services through the pandemic As state restrictions have begun to ease, allowing our community to move toward being fully reopened, I’m pleased that all city buildings are once again open to the public. It has been great as well to see our families once again be able to enjoy our spray park that has been back open since Memorial Day weekend. We are also pleased to be able to begin offering more events and activities that have been popular with so many in our community over the years.

For nearly a year and a half now, city staff have remained hard at work throughout the pandemic.

In many cases they were challenged to reimagine how to deliver city services safely within state and federal guidelines; then they restructured internal processes to meet that challenge.

As you may have also experienced, meetings simply changed. Nearly everything moved online as virtual meetings became the norm for City Council as well as in the workplace and in conversations with community partners.

Over the past year, many people have found it more convenient to access city services online at www.marysvillewa.gov.

Nearly all building permit activity took place online or by phone. While some assumed that permitting would be drastically reduced because of economic

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impacts of the recession, city staff processed only 12% fewer permits in 2020 (5,073) than they did in 2019 (5,757).

City workers continued to clean and maintain streets and city parks. Because of pandemic regulations about distancing, city workers were no longer able to share vehicles or work side by side. They adjusted routines and continued to collect garbage and clean and maintain streets, city parks, and water and sewer services.

City parks, trails and Cedarcrest Golf Course offered bright spots as residents and visitors sought respite and recreation outdoors. Even after a 40-day closure period last spring, Cedarcrest had a record-setting year in 2020 with a 22% increase in revenues over 2019. When we couldn’t accommodate the usual large crowds due to pandemic regulations, city staff reimagined programs and events. We relocated the 4th of July fireworks show to make it more visible to a larger number

of Marysville residents. At Christmas, a holiday lighting contest and self-guided tour map also proved very popular.

On the law and justice side, Police continued to serve Marysville residents 24/7 and have done an amazing job protecting our community. Marysville Municipal Court moved to nearly all online hearings last year, and now is gradually adding back more inperson court calendars.

Thanks to the hard work of our Information Services staff and the adaptability of city employees, what seemed difficult last year is now more routine in regards to conducting dayto-day city business. Along with experiencing some difficulties, we have also discovered some advantages; it is easier for many people to tune into an online meeting than to attend a physical one, for example. We are now experimenting with hybrid meeting models to offer residents a choice when possible. In general, we will continue to strive to provide excellent customer service while performing all essential services that you rightly expect from your city government in as efficient a manner as possible.

Jon Nehring has been Mayor of Marysville since 2010. You can reach him at 360-363-8000 or jnehring@ marysvillewa.gov.

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Girl wrestlers finish season

By Nathan Whalen christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

Taking advantage of warm weather and a delayed season, girls from eight high schools throughout Snohomish County wrestled outdoors June 8 at MarysvillePilchuck High School’s Quil Ceda Stadium to finish their season.

“It’s pretty exciting that we pulled it together,” said Andie White, who is the head coach for the girls wrestling teams at both Marysville-Pilchuck and Marysville Getchell high schools. Traditionally a winter sport, wrestlers had their season delayed for months because of the pandemic.

In addition to the Marysville schools, Everett, Glacier Peak, Arlington, Snohomish, Lake Stevens and Jackson also competed. Two mats were unrolled on the football field and the outdoor stands allowed for more spectators and families to watch.

As with previous scrambles for girls wrestling, no team scores were recorded and no post-season competition will take place.

Arlington girls wrestling coach Jim Smoots described the season as “making lemonade out of lemons,” and it was nice to end the season with a cool event of wrestling outdoors.

“We had quite a few pins,” White said. She noted MarysvillePilchuck senior Chelsea Goeden finished her high school career with a pin and went 1-1 for the evening wrestling at 145 pounds.

Marysville-Pilchuck sophomore Alivia White, competing at 190 pounds, won her matches June 8 and finished the season undefeated at 11-0. Marysville-Pilchuck sophomore Juju Kilroy, competing at 125 pounds, earned two quick pins during the scramble.

Smoots said team scores were sacrificed during the season for

personal improvement.

“We were able to turn around and make it meaningful and significant to them,” Smoots said. Some wrestlers got 13 and 14 matches during the shortened season.

Arlington sophomore Hailey Latta won both of her matches in Marysville and finished the season at 13-1. Kaitlyn Swanson went 1-1 during the scramble and finished her season at 11-3, Smoots said.

Although they didn’t compete in Marysville on June 8 because of graduation activities, Smoots credited the seniors on the Eagles team.

Zoe Pittson, who wrestled at 145 pounds, showed unselfish leadership during the season. “She was just developing the team and being a great leader,” Smoots said.

Fellow senior Bridgette Scott competed at 120 pounds during her second year wrestling.

Smoots said the season was positive all around even through

PHOTO BY NATHAN WHALEN

Arlington wrestler Jaiden Cochran and Marysville Getchell wrestler Maya Barrios grapples during a scramble June 8 at Marysville-Pilchuck High School. there were tough times. Wrestlers underwent COVID-19 testing two times a week in addition to weight management, grade checks and having to practice and compete while wearing face masks.

With the season and school year concluded, wrestlers will spend part of their summer preparing for next school year.

Smoots said a girls wrestling camp will take place during the summer break and White said the team will do some workout sessions over the summer. She added three wrestlers are competing at the national freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling tournament in Fargo.

“We’re seeing such growth here,” Smoots said.

Cougars defeat Spartans

By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER ANDERSSON

Lakewood’s Blake Conyers maneuvers against a Stanwood player during the Cougars' season finale June 10. Lakewood defeated the Spartans 60-55 to finish the season 9-1.

Lakewood outscored Stanwood by 10 points in the fourth quarter to win by five points, topping the Spartans 60-55 during the Cougars' June 10 season finale.

“We really responded in the fourth quarter,” Lakewood coach Anthony Wiederkehr said. Lakewood outscored the Spartans 17-7 in the fourth quarter.

He added that the team

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played sluggish through the first half and until there was two minutes left in the third quarter.

“We did enough defensively to stick around,” Wiederkehr said.

Stanwood started the game on a nine-point run before the Cougars pulled within two points by the end of the first quarter trailing 16-14. Lakewood closed to one point about halfway through the second quarter, but Stanwood extended their lead 28-24 at halftime.

By the mid-point of the third quarter, Stanwood increased their lead to 10-points. Looking for a change of pace, Lakewood switched to a full-court press.

“We like to play fast. I was looking for something

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By the end of the third quarter, Lakewood had cut Stanwood’s lead in half, trailing 48-43.

Lakewood Junior Blake Conyers scored 14 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, including three threepointers.

Teammate Justice Taylor also had 19 points, 11 rebounds and six assists.

“He’s been our floor general,” Wiederkehr said, adding Taylor always stepped up in close games.

Wiederkehr credited Stanwood’s defense for limiting Shae Dixon’s scoring to nine points. He is the Cougars' leading scorer, averaging 22 points per game.

Lakewood tied the score 48-48 with a three-pointer

by Conyers at about midway through the fourth quarter.

Conyers hit two free throws to put the Cougars ahead by two points. Stanwood managed to tie the game at 55 each before Conyers sunk one more three-pointer that

put Lakewood ahead for good.

The June 10 game marked the second victory of the week for Lakewood.

The Cougars traveled to Marysville Getchell June 8 and beat the Chargers 7267. Wiederkehr said Dixon had 29 points and Andrew Molloy had 12 points and 12 rebounds.

Last week’s wins bump Lakewood’s record to 9-1 with its only blemish occurring May 24 with a loss against undefeated Mariner High School.

Wiederkehr said the team’s record was the best in school history and the team had the most average points per game at 70.5 points per game. Lakewood, typically a 2A school playing in the Northwest Conference, played in the Wesco Conference comprised of 3A and 4A schools.

“The whole group really made the most of it. They did it as a team. They did it the right way,” Wiederkehr said.

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June's To-Do List for local gardeners Recently, I deep to see if the was browsing soil is dry or not. through my past Don’t water just columns looking because the surfor ideas when face looks dry. In I came across July I will dedimy very first By Steve Smith cate a whole colmonthly check umn to watering. list, written in June 2001, LAWNS: Lawns can 20 years ago. I have spilled start looking stressed by a lot of ink since then, but June, so fertilize them the idea of a list of chores and keep them hydrated. for every month of the year The two biggest mistakes still seems useful. That be- homeowners make on their ing said, here are some lawns is to mow them too thoughts to ponder. short, which causes more WATERING: It is time weeds to encroach, and to get serious about water- to let them get too tall being our gardens. Learn to tween mowings. The best recognize when your plants height is 2 to 3 inches tall, need a drink and water the higher (as long as you them. You can do this by can stand it) the better. watching for droopy leaves Never remove more than and inserting your fingers one third of the leaf blade at into the soil roughly 2” a time. So, if you maintain

your lawn at 2 inches tall, don’t let it get taller than 3 inches between mowings.

PRUNE AFTER BLOOM: Any plant that blooms in the spring will benefit from a pruning this time of year. Rhododendrons, winter blooming heather, early spring blooming perennials and deciduous shrubs like forsythia, spiraea, weigela and lilacs should all be trimmed back now.

PERENNIALS: June is a great month to plant perennials. We carry four times as many summer blooming perennials as we do spring or fall blooming perennials. If you already have some summer bloomers in your garden beds, then you might need to be

staking them about now.

Fall bloomers, like asters and mums, should be cut back half way to encourage branching and more flowers. Keep an inch of mulch over the soil to conserve moisture and prevent weed growth.

ROSES: By now your roses should be coming into full bloom. Once they have finished this first flush of color, you will need to feed them again. When removing old flowers, go down the stem until you find a leaf with five leaflets that is attached to the outside of the stem. Cut just above that point and you will get another bloom cycle about six to eight weeks later.

VEGETABLES: This is

really the month to plant tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, and all the summer heat lovers. For a bountiful harvest, be sure to keep them well fed.

FRUIT TREES: June is the month for fruit development. Apply some lime around the base of your trees and a fertilizer. Keep at least a three-foot diameter circle free of lawn under your trees. Watch for tent caterpillars in apples and pear slugs in cherries and pears. Thin fruit on apples, pears, plums and peach trees so they will size up better. Water deeply and infrequently.

WEEDS: The simplest way to control weeds in beds is to keep the soil covered with a one-inch layer

of mulch. Compost works best in flower beds and bark or arbor chips do a nice job for shrub and tree plantings.

Well, that should keep you busy for most of the month. If you do have any free time left, you really should visit your favorite garden center because you will be flabbergasted at the selection of summer blooming plants ready for you to plunge into those blank spots in your garden.

Enjoy the summer, don’t forget to water, and keep on gardening.

Steve Smith is the owner of Sunnyside Nursery in Marysville and can be reached at sunnysidenursery@msn.com.