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Christmas in July comes to Arlington Farmers Market By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com The Arlington Farmers Market held a Christmas in July event to bring family fun down to the market and collect clothes for kids on July 31. The event was originally conceived to help promote some of the support options available at the Arlington Farmers Market. “We’re having Christmas in July to bring awareness of the farmers market and the options that we have for people, especially things like SNAP and EBT,” said Diane Krieg, executive director of the Stilly Valley Chamber of Commerce and organizer of the market. This is the first year that See MARKET on page 2

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Tulalip Tribal Chairwoman Teri Gobin speaks at the Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce before presenting her 2021 State of the Tribes on July 30.

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Jayden Dickson, left, and Shirley Holloway donate some socks to Arlington Kids Kloset during the Christmas in July event at the Arlington Farmers Market on July 31.

Tulalip Tribal Chairwoman Teri Gobin discussed the Tribes' COVID-19 response, school mascots, environmental projects and upcoming social supports in her 2021 State of the Tribes address.

The Tulalip Tribes were hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, said Gobin. “2020 and 2021 have been the most challenging years of our lifetime,” she said. “It was extremely hard being in our positions as elected leaders, actually to

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Program connects police chief with local residents By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Arlington Police Chief Jonathan Ventura has been getting out into the community over the last few months as part of his Walk and Talk program. The program is meant to help connect him with others in the community to discuss issues. He has been holding the program for a few Wednesdays each month at various locations around Arlington. “It’s just a good chance to get out. Typically we just get a handful of people and a couple of people walking around,” said Ventura. Any part of local policing can be discussed during the event. “We talk about whatever they want to

talk about. I don’t come with a speech prepared or anything, so it’s what they want to talk about,” said Ventura. Ventura said he learns what each of the neighborhoods cares about through talking with individuals. “The biggest complaint in this neighborhood is speed,” he said. The department has tried to respond to some of those complaints with a speed trailer and other enforcement means. Arlington resident Schuyler Barbeau appreciated the chance to talk with the local police department. “I think it’s a good program,” said Barbeau. “Being involved with the community you serve is important because how do you know how to serve unless you get feedback See CHIEF on page 2

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Arlington Police Chief Jonathan Ventura talks with local Schuyler Barbeau during the chief ’s Walk and Talk program on July 28.

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the market has been allowed to accept EBT, and Krieg said the program is going well. “The biggest thing is the kids are getting P-EBT [Pandemic-EBT] cards now,” said Krieg. “They can access those benefits here." Bikers Against Child Abuse also came out to the event to collect socks and other clothes for Arlington Kids Kloset, a nonprofit that provides free kid’s clothes to families in need. Local Shirley Holloway said she was glad to contribute to the drive. “I think it’s a great idea,” she said. “I love donating and helping out kids in the community.” Bikers Against Child Abuse brought out their motorcycles for children and community members to view. “I’ve never shared the gazebo with a lot of bikes before,” said Krieg. Holiday games and crafts were also available at the event. “Community Transit has sponsored games for kids out here and we’re just having fun. That’s the best thing, just having a good time,” said Krieg. Parent Lori Gagnon said

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her family had fun at the event. “We love the Christmas in July out here,” she said. “We even decided we needed to whip out our Christmas gear.” Gagnon is not from Arlington but comes to the area to shop at the market. “We actually live in Snohomish, but this farmers market is more accessible,” she said. “It’s a really inviting atmosphere and everyone is very welcoming. The vendors are wonderful. This is our third Saturday we’ve driven out here,” she said. Krieg said the Arlington Farmers Market is going well this year and they are averaging about 30 to 40 vendors each week. “I’ve been pleased, and we seem to be having the right amount of people coming for the vendors we have,” she said. “We’ve been able to make it grow and still allow the vendors to make money. That’s important because they’re all just small businesses." The Arlington Farmers Market is held every Saturday during summer at Legion Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More information about the market is available at facebook.com/arlingtonwafarmersmarket.

Arlington community members can request the program stops by their neighborhood if they wish. “I like it when there’s a neighborhood that specifically invites me out,” said Ventura, who added the majority of the program days have been held at requested spots. Sometimes other city employees are also able to come out to the locations. “I reach out and make connections and encourage people to come out and join me,” said Ventura. The Walk and Talk program started earlier this year and Ventura hopes to keep it going. “I may not hit every single week, but so far I’ve been pretty good about getting out every other week at least,” he said. The Arlington Police Department’s Conversation with Cops program has not been held since the COVID-19 restrictions started, but that is another outreach program that could return soon, said Ventura. “We’re always going to keep looking for ways to interact with the community,” he said. Sure, you love our paper... but don’t forget to

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Dry summer has increased the risks ____ for local fires

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With more than 40 days without meaningful rainfall, areas around the county are dry and at high risk for fires. “There is an increased rate of fire, and that’s everything from brush fires to structures fires,” said Christie Veley, public information and education specialist at the Marysville Fire District. The district has seen many fires in the last couple of weeks. “In just one week in July we responded to a dozen fires, and those were all for different reasons,” said Veley. The Arlington Fire Department on the other hand has been relatively quiet. “As dry as it has been, we have not actually seen an increase in fires,” said Arlington Fire Chief Dave Kraski, who said last year was busier than this year has been. The public is being cooperative in efforts to reduce fire risk, he said. “I think it has been so dry that everyone has realized that it is not a good idea right now. We even saw a decrease of fireworks during the Fourth of July this year,” said Kraski. Kraski said he is still concerned about the potential for fires though. “It is just so, so dry,” he said. Even if rain were to come, the land around the county is so dry that it may not be effective if it is just one day. “Because it has been so bad this year it will take days of rain, even possibly weeks of rain, to really lower our risk of fire,” said

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Veley. “That is why there is a burn ban in effect." That ban is unlikely to be lifted until there is significant rain. “So we’re asking people to use extra caution and just really do what you can do,” she said. Avoiding the use of fire outside is important right now to reduce the risks. “We’ve really pushed that there is no outdoor burning allowed,” said Kraski. “It only takes one spark to create a quick-moving fire,” said Veley. Campfires in designated fire pits are allowed if you have a source of water nearby, although they are

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still not recommended. “We would prefer if people didn’t even do that,” said Kraski. Mowing your lawn can help reduce the amount of fuel a fire has to spread, although it is best to mow in the evening or morning in case of sparks. “Put smoking materials out with water,” said Veley, who added that cigarette butts that are thrown away can start fires. She recommends people keep an eye on their grills, even in cases where they would normally feel fine to step away. “In general, we hope everyone is just using some extra caution,” said Veley.

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Health District recommends everyone mask up ____ Even those who are vaccinated should put on a mask while at indoor public spaces

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Snohomish County officials join those around the state in asking everyone to put on their mask in public places again. “We’re making a recommendation for all people to mask up in public places regardless of vaccination status,” said Snohomish Health District Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters during a July 26 press briefing. The county, like the rest of the state, is seeing a fifth wave of increasing COVID-19 cases. During the week of July

19, the county saw 634 new cases, which is a 20 percent increase from the week prior and more than double of two weeks prior. Patients have increased by 50 percent in that time with 34 active hospitalizations. The increase was driven largely by unvaccinated individuals, reduced mask usage and the increased transmissibility of the COVID-19 delta variant. “Nearly a quarter million adults [in Snohomish County] are eligible for vaccination, but have not started despite widespread availability,” said Spitters. “The Health District urges those who have not get vaccinated to do so as soon as possible." Educating those who

remain hesitant to get the vaccine is important, said Spitters, but he said the health district has done all it can and that responsibility is likely up to individuals now. “If you have been vaccinated, talk with people in your life who have not been vaccinated about how it went and how you feel now that you have got it done,” said Spitters. Children under 12 may eventually be able to get the vaccine, but that authorization may not be imminent. “Clinical trials remain ongoing and experts involved in that work suggest application for emergency use authorization will occur sometimes late in this year or early next year,” said Spitters.

Through the end of June, children under 15 accounted for 10 percent of cases. “Most of the hospitalizations are in the 40-59 age group, but we are seeing cases in younger children,” said Spitters. As cases go up again, the health district hopes to put a renewed emphasis on mask wearing, even for those who are fully vaccinated. “Despite occasional views to the contrary, the overwhelming majority of data from experimental and real-world settings shows the safety and effectiveness of cloth-based masks in reducing transmission in COVID,” said Spitters. The recent increases in COVID-19 cases are likely

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due, in part, because of individuals relaxing their standards of safety. The health district’s stance right now is not a requirement, but a recommendation. “But we don’t take this lightly and wouldn’t make the recommendation unless we thought it was needed,” said Spitters. He also encouraged business owners to require masks in their buildings if they do not have a system in place to check for vaccinated individuals. “Many, if not most, business owners have been unable to confirm vaccination status,” said Spitters. The new recommenda-

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tions are meant to reduce transmission of the COVID-19 virus and prevent unnecessary deaths to vulnerable populations. “I realize this change in recommendation may be confusing or frustrating to many of you. Fully vaccinated people may ask ‘I got vaccinated, why do I have to pay the price for others not getting vaccinated?’” said Spitters. “That is frustrating and disappointing and I don’t like having to make frustrating and disappointing recommendations,” he said, but the new measures are necessary to prevent further death from COVID-19.

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Art in the Park will be held Aug. 28-29 By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com This August local artists will come down to Legion Park to display their work during the annual Art in Legion Park event from the Arlington Arts Council. The event this year will be held on Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Aug. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is meant to highlight local artists and give them a space to put some of their pieces on display for the public. “Part of our mission is to provide opportunities for local artists,” said Arlington Arts Council president Sarah Arney. Typically, the art brought down to the event ranges across a variety of mediums, from paintings to photos to more physical pieces such as sculptures. Applications for the show are available at arlingtonartscouncil.net/events. Several local artists have signed up for this year, although Arney expects this event to be smaller than normal because of the pandemic. “It’s probably going to be a small affair,” she said. Visitors and artists enjoy the event because they get to meet the local artists as well, said Arney. “I think it is an opportunity for the public to meet the artists in the community,” she said. Artists enjoy getting to see people appreciating their work as well. “It’s nice to see reactions to your art,” said Arney. The event also serves as a way for the Arlington Arts Council to have a presence in Arlington and connect to locals. “We need a public space to reach out. So much of what we do is behind the scenes,” said Arney, who added that the council often works doing things like bringing public art to the city. “We’ve scheduled two concerts for the event,” said Arney. The music is noon to 3 p.m. on both days. The Saturday performance will feature Batucada who use a percussive style

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of music. On Sunday the Arlington band Sr. Geezers will perform on the stage. The event is normally in September, but the Arlington Arts Council is experimenting with new dates for the Art in the Park. “We used to have this event in the second weekend in September, but it rained on us the last few years,” said Arney. To avoid the weather they were originally going to come back in July in 2020, but that event had to be canceled. This year they are trying

the last weekend of August which has no other current conflicts. “We’re going to do a little silent auction at the event to raise a little money for the council, as well,” said Arney. The Arlington Arts Council just had its first meeting in more than a year and a half, said Arney, and they are getting back to work. “We’ve been pretty low key,” during the pandemic, she said. More information about the Arlington Arts Council is available at arlingtonartscouncil.net.

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All Marysville Garage Sale set for Aug. 20 - 22 By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com The All Marysville Garage Sale will return Aug. 20 to 22 with numerous local garage sales around the city. “After a year of having this event canceled, we’re glad we can get it back to normal this year,” said William Frankhouser, organizer of the event. The event began in 2017 and this will be the fourth time it has been held. “It’s been good to see some garage sales opening up again over

the last couple of months,” said Frankhouser. The 2019 event had more than 100 garage sales across the city with a variety of items available. “People like finding some great treasures and other finds,” said Frankhouser. “I help with the Marysville Facebook Garage Sales page and the people there are always excited to see one big event where people can come together,” he said. A lot of community members enjoy the opportunity to go out and see others. “It’s an opportunity for people

to meet their neighbors,” said Frankhouser. The event also tends to bring people from outside the community to shop at the garage sales. Community members who want to hold a garage sale during the event can sign up at marysvillegsale.com. “You can sign-up to be part of the online map,” said Frankhouser. The map provides a guide to all of the sales going on in the city for those who want to shop around during the event. “It has been a little slow this

year,” in getting sign-ups, said Frankhouser. “Although, we typically get a lot of commitments a week or two before the event,” he said. The goal is to have 50 sales signed up by the beginning of August. He is unsure how many sales that the event will have this year. “The big challenge this year is still the pandemic. There are just different comfort levels for everybody,” he said. He said he hoped the sales this year will be bigger because of the spring cleaning everyone has been

able to do. “People have been locked down for more than a year and hopefully that has been an opportunity for them to go through their house and find more treasures,” he said. To help the garage sales, Frankhouser also hopes to improve event advertisement. “We’re looking to get better signage this year as well,” he said, although the city has specific ordinances for garage sale signage that may make that goal more difficult. More information about the event is available at marysvillegsale.com.

Detours planned for State Avenue on Aug. 6, 9 and 10 Drivers should plan ahead for constructionrelated road detours and a full day-long closure of State Avenue north of 100th Street NE. The detour will allow crews to build the remaining (east) half of the new State Avenue bridge over Quilceda Creek which requires a larger crane on site, necessitating closure of the northbound traffic lanes during setup and disassembly. For safety reasons, all traffic lanes in the construction

zone will be closed on as the new bridge girders are being installed. Expect delays and use alternate routes if possible. Detour signs will be posted. Construction hours are from about 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. No traffic impacts on the weekend. Local business and residential access remains open during construction Traffic will be affected on the following days: On Friday, Aug. 6, northbound detour from State Avenue to Shoultes/51st Ave

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the point of panicking when we had to make these decisions that were critical to our people,” she said. The Tulalip Tribal government had to quickly balance keeping people employed with maintaining a budget. “Unlike the state, the city and the federal government that receive taxes, we haven’t received any of those taxes to help maintain government. Our funding comes from our casinos and businesses,” said Gobin. Because of initial closures to the casino and other businesses, the Tulalip Tribes lost more than $60 million of revenue. The vaccination effort has helped Tulalip and other regions move closer to the end of the pandemic though, said Gobin. “We also asked for ex-

tra doses and offered those to all the local school districts in the area because we knew that was the only way our kids would get back to school,” she said. “Our businesses have rebounded back and are doing well." In the next few years the Tulalip Tribes plan to build a “state-of-the-art” car wash as well as replace their current liquor shop. The liquor shop is scheduled to move into the old Quil Ceda Creek Casino building temporarily when the upgrade is happening. A second cannabis store could also be a part of that upgrade. The Tulalip Tribes is also interested in improvements to 88th Street to help with the traffic on that street. “More roundabouts are coming,” said Gobin. “Everybody gets used to them and they will clear up some traffic." Recently the Tulalip Tribes also reached an

agreement with Washington state to share taxes that are generated on the Quil Ceda Village. The Tulalip Tribes will build a state-operated mental health and behavioral facility where people with drug abuse problems can be diverted instead of going to prison. Once that facility is planned and sited in four years, the Tribes will begin receiving a larger portion of the sales tax from the Quil Ceda Village. “The Tribes and Quil Ceda Village developed all of the infrastructure and contracted out for the fire department, the police department. All of these expenses we took out ourselves will now be subsidized by this tax compact,” said Gobin. “As a sovereign nation we should have been receiving this all along." In addition to the state facility, the Tulalip Tribes are also planning new fa-

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cilities to help local tribal members. A “Medical Assisted Treatment” facility will provide better recovery options for tribal members dealing with drug abuse issues. “This is just one way of helping our people who are used to abusing illicit drugs,” said Gobin. “We’re glad we’re almost to the finish line for that project." Small transitional homes are also being built for Tulalip. “They’re tiny homes that have kitchen facilities, bathroom facilities,” said Gobin. These homes are meant to help people trying to escape homelessness have a stable shelter while they are putting their life back together, she said. A new Washington state law requires school districts to remove tribal symbols and mascots unless they

receive approval from local tribes. Tulalip officials opted to request the Marysville School District change the mascots at Marysville-Pilchuck High School and Totem Middle School. “Our youth council and some of our young members came to the board room and explained what this meant to them and how they demanded change. We as a council upheld that decision,” said Gobin. “It was time for our students not to feel the prejudice they were feeling,” she said. Finally, the Tribes continue environmental projects meant to improve local salmon populations. “During this time we have completed the removal of the Pilchuck dam which opens up about 37 miles of stream for spawning salmon,” said Gobin.

14th Annual Friendship Walk & 5K Run scheduled for Sept. 11 Planning is underway for the 14th Annual Friendship Walk & 5K Run scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 11, with a 9 a.m. start time, and the one-mile “victory lap” walk will begin at 10:30 a.m.. Registration opens at 8 a.m.. The event, which will begin and end at Legion Memorial Park in Arlington, will have a “Superhero” theme and incorporate portions of the Centennial Trail. This year’s run will once again be managed by Tortoise & Hare, a Seattle-based race management company, who will provide official times for all 5K participants. Online registration is now available through RunSignUp at https://bit.ly/3fiDDmV. All funds raised will directly benefit Voices of the Village, a member-based ensemble band created for people living with disabilities. Voices of the Village is affiliated with local 501c3 nonprofit Village Community Services. The family-friendly event is open to walkers and runners of all levels with pre- and post-race festivities that encourage camaraderie, community engagement, and fun. The Voices of the Village band will play lively music throughout the day and there will be race snacks available for runners. “We are so excited to be back at Legion Memorial Park this year and be able to host this great event in person with our friends and supporters,” said Michelle Dietz, Executive Director of Programs & Development, Village Community

Services. “The Friendship Walk & 5K Run is an event that welcomes participants of all fitness levels, abilities, and ages. We encourage you to come out, celebrate community, and support our neighbors living with disabilities.” All participants will be presented with a Finisher’s Medal upon completion of both the run and walk. Preregistration is available online through RunSignUp with “early bird” pricing of $25 available through Sept.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD S. WALKER, Deceased, NO. 21-4-01077-31, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, RCW 11.40.030

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALTA JENNIE KLEIN, Deceased, NO. 21-4-01074-31, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, RCW 11.40.030

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BURTON L. ESTES, Deceased, NO. 21-4-01245-31, 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 21, 2021. Personal Representative: Nancy Jean Franklin Attorney for Personal Representative: Steven J. Peiffle, WSBA #14704 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 21, 2021. Personal Representative: Nicholas J. Klein 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: August 4, 2021. Personal Representative: Judy L. Ginnis Attorney for Personal Representative: Tanner K. Olson, WSBA #52879 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. 21-4-01077-31.

Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 21-4-01074-31.

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DEANNA DEA ZIMMERMAN, Deceased, NO. 21-4-0124631, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, RCW 11.40.030

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATES OF KEVIN M. FARLEY and KATHERINE J. FARLEY, Deceased, NO. 214-01150-31, 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: August 4, 2021 Personal Representative: Debbra J. Bartley Attorney for Personal Representative: Steven J. Peiffle, WSBA #14704 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 28, 2021. Personal Representative: Ryan Farley Attorney for Personal Representative: Bradley E. Neunzig, WSBA #22365 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. 21-4-01246-31.

Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 21-4-01150-31.

Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 21-4-01245-31.

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The Stilly Valley Center plans to open its doors to the public again on Aug. 2 and to restart the programs they provide to local community members. The senior center has been closed for more than a year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’re excited to bring people back to the center,” said executive director of the Stilly Valley Center Danette Klemens. “We’re looking forward to people coming by for our activities again." The center will begin offering a number of activities again throughout the week. “We’re bringing some of our programs back, re-introducing exercise classes, book club, music entertainment and lunches,” said Klemens. The lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with cold lunches offered Tuesdays and Thursdays and hot lunches offered

Mondays and Fridays. The Family Caregiver program will operate with full staffing. Eventually, day trips and bingo activities will return as well, although they will not be held at the center immediately in August. “It will start a little slow and then gradually we’ll add some new stuff in there,” said Klemens. Due to county and state recommendations, the center will require masks. “We’re trying to put measures in place with the mask recommendation,” said Klemens. The center will also have sanitizing stations and follow the recommended protocols of the CDC. “People are desperate to get back and we just want to make sure we’re doing that in the safest way possible,” said Klemens. Klemens said the Stilly Valley Center is where many local seniors get a lot of their social interaction and the closure was not something done lightly. “It’s been very hard for

them. They have been very isolated through the long 15 to 16 months that we have been gone,” said Klemens. The organization itself has not had it easy during the pandemic either, relying on federal PPP loans to make it through. “We’ve been taking it one day at a time,” said Klemens. “We have still had to curtail expenses though and we did have to lay staff off initially. We had to cut the budget down at every place possible." Some of those staff are returning now that the center is reopening though. The Stilly Valley Center needs to increase their volunteer force back up as well. “We’re looking for volunteers for all of our programs so that we can continue providing them,” said Klemens. Anyone looking to help can call the center at 360653-4551, she said. More information about the Stilly Valley Center is available at their website at stillycenter.org.

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City programs helping the homeless

Homelessness is a widespread issue throughout our country, our state and our region. People often ask me what the City of Marysville is doing in response. While this is certainly not true of every person without a home, the majority of homeless people in our community have drug/ alcohol abuse or mental health issues, or both. The significant segment of our homeless population who are struggling with addiction issues are responsible for many local crimes such as theft committed to feed drug habits. In the past, suspects were often arrested and released repeatedly for such crimes, creating a “revolving door” that is very costly to taxpayers and does not solve the problem. Because we recognized that securing housing is not enough for people who may need help with addiction or other issues to turn their lives around, the City of Marysville introduced our Embedded Social Worker program in 2018. Under this model, social worker Rochelle Long and Marysville Police Officer Mike Buell team up to work with people who have addiction and mental health issues in our community. They establish relationships, build trust, and offer real, tailored help toward a better lifestyle. Depending on the person’s

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circumstances, this could mean addiction treatment, housing, job training, mental health services or some combination of services. Let me be very clear that simply being homeless is not a crime. We have no tolerance, however, for people who commit crimes that victimize our residents and businesses. Marysville practices a two-pronged approach to this issue. We offer significant and meaningful help to those who commit transient-related crimes and impose legal consequences for those who choose not to accept that help. Expanding on the success of the initial program, Police Chief Erik Scairpon successfully led an effort last year to secure a $95,000 grant from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) to add mental health professionals assigned to join officers responding to incidents involving persons experiencing a behavioral health crisis. That program

was recently expanded and funded with another $262,500 WASPC grant to include three mental health professionals shared by the cities of Marysville, Arlington and Lake Stevens, and the Tulalip Tribes. Our innovative policing program has gained state and national attention as a model for other communities. Since the first of this year, the team found temporary housing for 39 individuals in Marysville. They made contact with 213 people in need of help, 74 of whom entered into treatment programs. That’s only part of what the city is doing about homelessness. In partnership with local churches, businesses and the Everett Gospel Mission, we opened our first MESH (Micro Emergency Shelter Home) in 2016. In these cityowned homes, people who were formerly homeless and have graduated from treatment programs work with the local faith community and social services on their way to independent, healthy lives. With this community support over a period of time, multiple MESH residents have moved on to secure jobs and homes on their own. Last year the City Council established an affordable housing tax credit budget of $500,000 to help buy an See NEHRING on page 11

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Mount Vernon resident Aleigh Davis brought two steers to Silvana to show. “Silvana is one of my favorite fairs,” said Davis, who graduated from high school in June. “You go to show and go to have fun.” She said she won Feeder Steer Champion, Third Place Market Steer, Third Overall Steer and Reserve Champion Senior Showman. Davis was one of 17 participants who showed 20 cows, said Jessica Bailey, beef superintendent for the Silvana Fair. “I would say my numbers are down a little bit.” Around 150 exhibitors brought animals to show during the one-day Silvana Fair, Strotz said. The Silvana Fair is the first event of the summer where people can show their animals and then move to other fairs in the region. Typically, the exhibitors would head to the Stanwood Camano Fair, but it has been canceled for 2021. Strotz said. Davis said she is planning to

To gain experience in showing animals in a fair setting, youth from around the region brought their cattle, poultry, rabbits, goats, sheep, and alpacas to participate in the annual Silvana Fair. The popular small-town fair returned July 31 after missing a year due to COVID-19. This year’s event was trimmed down from previous years. “It’s all outside. It was more for the kids,” said Darlene Strotz, treasurer for the Silvana Fair that is held at the Viking Hall. There weren’t any tents and no vendors or additional events. It was more of a show-and-go for the kids who have been raising animals. “It’s a learning experience for the kids,” Strotz said. The Silvana Fair is the first event of the season where youth can show their animals and gain experience before moving to larger events.

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additional MESH home to add to our inventory. I am hopeful that other commu-

nity organizations might join us to purchase more MESH homes. In addition to these actions, the city also supports and works in partnership

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attend the Skagit County Fair in Mount Vernon that takes place Aug. 11-14. Strotz added the participants from the Silvana Fair will split between attending the

with many other agencies who provide housing or social services for homeless people. One of these is Housing Hope, which operates three housing fa-

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cilities in Marysville with 89 units for low-income families or those experiencing homelessness. Others include Salvation Army of Marysville/Tulalip (Cold

ergreen State Fair in Monroe, which takes place between Aug. 26-31 and Sept. 2-6. For more information, go to www.evergreenfair.org.

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Mount Vernon resident Aleigh Davis shows her steer during the Silvana Fair that took place July 31 at the Viking Hall in Silvana.

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rental assistance and behavioral health assistance), Marysville Community Food Bank (free food), St. Joseph’s House (free clothing), and so many more. While homelessness is a daunting issue, Marysville is a compassionate community. I am proud of our city’s thoughtful, multifaceted approach over the past several years and grateful to the many community partners who also are working to help those in need of housing. 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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A. woods, mountains, peaks B. roads around town, tracks C. fairgrounds D. gazebos, town greens parks E. sports stadiums

1. ship cruises 2. tennis matches 3. yard sales 4. funhouses, rides 5. car shows

A. homes, yards, garages B. amusement parks C. courts D. civic centers, parking lots E. rivers, oceans

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August in the garden - Love it or leave it Water and Fertilize: August can either be a month where the No matter how awful fruits of our labors your soil may be, if you and expressions of love can water consistently come together into a and feed on a regular glorious crescendo of basis you can grow just all the wonderful colors By Steve Smith about anything. If you of the rainbow, or it can fertilized in the spring, be a time when we head out for either organic or synthetic, chancvacations and ball games, and our es are that it has all been used up yards become neglected barren and it’s time for another applicapatches of dried out dirt, drought tion. This is especially true for stressed shrubs, and parched annuals and perennials, and defilawns. nitely containers. A small applicaThis is the time of year that tion on shrubs and trees wouldn’t separates the hard-core gardeners hurt either, but the only way you from the casual gardeners, or what are going to keep those flowers gowe like to refer to in the trade as ing is to feed them at least weekly “yardeners”. It should be no sur- with a soluble feed like Miracle prise that my hidden agenda has Gro or Sea Grow. always been to convert “yardenMulch: It never hurts to spread ers” into gardeners, so to that end, a little compost around the garden here are some tips to help make it to hold in moisture, keep down happen. the weeds and add some microor-

ganisms to the soil profile — about one inch is perfect. Plant: By now you all should know my mantra on planting: You can do it year ‘round. Look around for blank spots and fill them with summer blooming perennials, the garden centers have tons of them this time of year. Believe it or not, bulbs like tulips and daffodils, will be in stock by the end of the month. Plant them now and have stunning, no fuss, blooming plants next spring. Pruning and Dividing: This is an excellent time to thin plants out and shape them, remove suckers and water spouts and generally fine tune the garden. Cut back bloomed-out perennials (we call this deadheading) and they will often re-bloom in the fall. You can also divide spring blooming perennials, like daylilies, hostas, and

iris to name a few, and either replant them in the garden or share them with your neighbors. Don’t forget to add compost and fertilizer when you plant. Bugs and Diseases: The truth is that most bugs are just a nuisance and not terminally detrimental to our plants. They also are a good food source for the birds, so go lightly on the pesticides and learn to live with a less than perfect plant - Mother Nature will love you for it. Diseases can be a bit more problematic, especially if we ever start getting some morning dew, so check with your local garden center if you have concerns. Lawns: Normally, by mid-August the nights have cooled down into the 50’s and it is perfect for germinating lawn seeds. With a La Nina predicted for this fall,

it might continue to be dry and warm so September might actually end up being a better bet. Veggies, Herbs and Fruits: Be sure to harvest on a regular basis and continue to feed them. Thin out the tomatoes so they don’t continue to set fruit that won’t have time to ripen. Transplants will start to show up again in the garden center later this month for the fall growing season, but in the mean time you can continue to sow seeds of lettuce and carrots and beets and onions. Follow these tips and you will become a “gardener” in no time at all! Stay safe and keep on gardening!

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