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Evergreen State Fair returns Aug. 26-31 and Sept. 2-6 By Nathan Whalen christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

The Evergreen State Fair returns to Monroe Aug. 26-31 and Sept. 2-6

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After missing a year due to the pandemic, the concerts, animals, races, carnival rides, games, and food that provide a great finale to the summer are back. The Evergreen State Fair in Monroe is returning after being canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The fair, with the theme “Back in the Saddle Again – Open for Fun in 2021,” takes place Aug. 26-31 and Sept. 2-6, with the venue

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being closed Sept. 1. “We are excited to be opening the gates again,” said Amy Craven, marketing specialist at the Evergreen State Fair Park. The pandemic prompted officials to cancel the fair in 2020. “It was definitely missed last year.” There will be several changes to the fair. Instead of 12 days, the fair will be open for 11 in 2021. The fair will be closed Sept. 1 to allow for cleaning and sanitizing and to give staff and volunteers a much-needed break. “We’re not immune from the staffing shortage that has been happening locally and nationally,” Craven said. Capacity will be limited to help maintain health and safety guidelines. Craven encouraged fairgoers to visit during weekdays. The rodeo, petting zoo and pony rides have been canceled, too. Fairgoers will have a chance to see the sheep, rabbits, goats, horses, dairy cows, dogs and other animals raised by youth active in 4-H. “It’s a great opportunity to check in with the kids. They are very knowledgeable about their animals,” Craven said. The 4-H Club Midnight Riders, which includes riders from Snohomish and King counties, will have six members showing their horses during the fair, Midnight Rider leader R-A Mazzola said. “It’s one of the largest in the U.S. in terms of 4-H,” Mazzola said of the equestrians in Snohomish County, adding the county’s program is larger than some states' horse programs. He complimented the group's teen leadership in keeping the group together during the lockdown. They organized virtual scavenger hunts, movie nights via Zoom and raised money to help people affected by wildfires. “They did a fantastic job keeping everything going,” Mazzola said. The equestrians had to qualify to show at the Evergreen State Fair and they will select which classes to participate. The young equestrians from elementary-school age through high school will participate in classes throughout the fair, Mazzola said. He mentioned the costume class Saturday afternoon where riders and their horses are dressed in some sort of costume, is always popular.

He said the youth are excited about the fair after believing the fair might not happen this year. “Their excitement is definitely building,” Mazzola said. In addition to the 4-H youth showing their animals, the Mt. Baker Clydesdales are scheduled to perform during the first half of the Evergreen State Fair. Coming from Lynden, nine of the heavy horses will be performing and competing against each other during the fair. “We’ve been showing at the Evergreen State Fair for 35 years,” owner Robert Hamstra said. The Mt. Baker Clydesdales is a family affair with the Hamstra family taking care of the horses for 40 years. His son and two daughters are also involved with the Clydesdales. “It’s kind of nice to see the family involved after 40 years,” Hamstra said. Also new to the fair for 2021 is the goat playground, which is a penned area with rocks, tunnels, and logs where goats can climb. “People can watch goats be goats,” Craven said. There is a full schedule of musical performers this year on the fair’s Courtyard stage that includes Eric Haines, Blue Mariah Band, Minimum Wage Band and Dan Canyon Band. The fair’s grandstand has four performers scheduled this year including Chris Janson, Foghat, Zach Williams, and Flor de Toloache. Of course, there are the carnival rides and foods, and the monster trucks, demo derby and races at the speedway. The Evergreen State Fair is allowing advanced ticket purchases, e-ticketing, building capacity message boards and more to make sure the fair is safe and fun. “Everyone looks forward to the Evergreen State Fair, and after the cancellation in 2020, we couldn’t be happier to see this important community event come back,” Snohomish County Council Chair Stephanie Wright said in a press release. “With proper health and safety guidelines, it will be a fun, festive, and safe fair.” With COVID-19 information frequently changing, guidelines and recommendations concerning fairs could also change. Stay connected through the fair’s website, www.evergreenfair.org, social media or newsletters.

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Tulalip community members gathered to hold a service to honor fallen Tulalip Fish and Wildlife Officer Charlie Joe Cortez on Aug. 17 at the Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett. Cortez passed away on Nov. 17, 2020, while out on boat patrol near Jetty Island. After a sudden storm appeared in the area, Cortez was caught in choppy waters which eventually capsized his boat. “He was in the line of duty trying to do his job to the best of his ability and we’re so sorry that we had this loss,” said Tulalip Tribal Chairwoman Teri Gobin. “A loss in the line of the duty is a loss to everyone in See CORTEZ on page 15

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Tulalip Police Chief Chris Sutter, foreground, and Sergeant Chris Gobin speak at the memorial service for Tulalip Fish and Wildlife Officer Charlie Joe Cortez on Aug. 17.

Air shows and military displays were held at the Arlington Airport as part of the Arlington SkyFest this year on Aug. 21. The SkyFest was held by the Arlington Fly-In organization as a smaller drive-in event to replace the annual Fly-In that has not been able to be held for the past two years.

In addition to the traditional air shows the event held drone shows and other aviation-themed activities. Tickets sold out for the drive-in event. “From my perspective, I’m up here on the flight line and it’s going great. Gates opened early and everybody got parked smoothly,” said Randal Southam, a volunteer with the Arlington

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Treasures found at All Marysville Garage Sale By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com More than 70 garage sales were set up last weekend as part of the All Marysville Garage Sale’s return to the community. The event, which has been held since 2017 but was canceled last year, came back this year on Aug. 20 to 22. In total the event had 73 garage sales sign up. “We didn’t hit our goal of 100 sales,” said William Frankhouser, organizer for the event, who added he was happy with the number considering the circumstances of the pandemic. “My family and I are already out looking at some of the sales,” he said. “There’s a lot of stuff to find this year." He noted that because of the pandemic

there was a long pause for garage sales and community members have had a while to go through their homes to look for items. Buyers enjoy finding treasures at the sales and sellers like coming together, said Frankhouser. “It’s just an opportunity for these sellers to come out and meet their neighbors,” he said. Many neighborhoods join together to create larger community sales. “It’s good just to have a common event and meet your community,” said Frankhouser. Locals stopped at many of the sales throughout the weekend. Community member Heidi Smith said she didn’t know about the All Marysville Garage Sale before stopping at one of the See SALE on page 2

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sales while driving home from work, but she said she thought it was a good idea. “I think it’s great and it’s a good way for people to come out and socialize a bit and do it safely, get a positive connection,” she said. Community groups, such as Maryfest, the local nonprofit organization that runs the Marysville Strawberry Festival, also got in on the All Marysville Garage Sale this year. “A very nice lady donated her whole house-full of merchandise for us,” said Gail Frost, Maryfest president. “Everything we raise this

weekend is going to go toward keeping the Strawberry Festival going since we haven’t had a festival for the last two years,” said Frost. Frost said the first day of the event went well for Maryfest’s sale. “I think it’s going really good. We had a lot of stuff this morning and it’s really whittling down,” she said. Frankhouser started the All Marysville Garage Sale in 2017 after seeing similar events in other communities, such as Everett’s Mother of All Garage Sales event. “I appreciate the support of the community for this event,” he said. “I hope to bring it back bigger and better every year,” he said.

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Fly-In and one of the organizers if the event. The event was converted to a smaller event that was held only on Saturday for the public. “Sunday will be the pilot event and we’re expecting 75 to 100 aircraft which will be a big event here,” said Southam. Locals said they were glad to get out to the event even if it wasn’t as expansive

as the normal Fly-In. “This is a little different obviously, but we’re excited to see how it goes tonight,” said local Jonathan Lyons, who added he enjoyed coming to the Fly-In a couple of years ago. “So far, it’s great. It’s just a nice family activity. It’s good to get out and do something,” he said. A number of children’s activities were available, including a movie showing and military vehicle displays. “It’s neat,” said local parent Sara Anstett. “The kids like all the different vehicles." Southam said the air and drone shows are always exciting for local families. “It’s excited to see the aerial acrobatics,” he said. “When we have a drone show, that draws a real audience just because it’s cool,” he added. The Arlington Fly-In is an organization run by volunteers and Southam said he enjoys working with them. “I like the camaraderie of the people putting it together. These guys have doing it for decades … just a good group of people to work with and do something positive for the community,” he said. They were excited to be able to put an event on this year after missing last year because of the pandemic. “It’s been a rough 18 months, so anything we can do to get people back together,” said Southam. He said the current plan is to bring back the full Arlington Fly-In for next year. “We can’t wait to be back in the regular format next year,” said Southam. “We plan to return back to the regular Fly-In, so it will be a three-day event with the planes on the airfield." Sure, you love our paper... but don’t forget to

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COVID cases continue to increase in county By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com With more than 1,600 cases the week of Aug. 8, Snohomish County is seeing its highest COVID-19 case numbers since December. COVID-19 continues a precipitous increase in the county with the two-week daily case rate average moving from 283 per 100,000 people for the week of July 25 to 366 for the week of Aug. 8. The only other time case rates have risen to this level in the county before was between late November 2020 and early January 2021. “The delta strain is a game changer in multiple ways,” said Snohomish Health District officer Chris Spitters during an Aug. 17 press briefing. “It’s ability to spread from one person to another is much greater,” he said. Before the delta variant of COVID an infected person would spread the virus to two to three people on average if no precautions were taken. “With the delta strain that figure is closer to five to eight infections if there are no precautions taken by the source,” said Spitters. There are 75 COVID

Art In Legion Park set for Aug. 28 & 29 Arlington Arts Council presents Art in Legion Park, Aug. 28 & 29, in downtown Arlington where local artists will be displaying their talent along with live music and a silent auction to raise operating funds for Arlington Arts Council. It will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.,m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Saturday's concert festures Batucada, percussion rhythm with Joe Horzak noon - 3 p.m., and Sunday's concert features Sr. Geezers, with Dennis Griffiths, Jeff Nicely, Jeff Griffiths, Paul Roberts, Chavo Budlon from noon - 3 p.m. For information about booth space, call Berta at 360-474-8576. Participating artists, so far, include AAC members, Erika Bruss, Kathy Critchfield, Stu Fountain, Vicki Johnson, Laura Kuhl, Bill Koger, Candace Morth and friends, Alison Gamage and Richie Novello, Tracy Crosbie, with metal work by Haro Enterprises. There will be some fun art projects for kids and a community art project for adults.

cases currently in Snohomish County hospitals and local intensive care units are at about 90 percent occupancy. Before the recent wave of COVID cases local hospitals were dealing with a larger burden of cases than normal, said Spitters. “Everything from bread and butter hospital things like heart attacks and biopsies for cancer,” he said. Some of that healthcare was because of past care being deferred. Hospitals are also dealing with staffing shortages as well. “Early on, healthcare workers were more willing and able to do extra shifts, work overtime and keep things covered, but you can only do that so long,” said Spitters. “Every facility is competing for staff, both in the region and outside the region,” he said. In addition, some healthcare workers are leaving the field. The county is getting “dangerously close” to coming to their maximum hos-

pital capacity, said County Executive Dave Somers. “We’re bumping close to that point where there is no capacity and people that need healthcare won’t be able to get it, and that would change things and cause us to look at more restrictive measures,” he said. Somers said that bringing back business restrictions is something officials are talking about, but they are not imminent yet unless hospital capacity continues to deteriorate. “We’re in talks daily with the Governor’s office about the best next steps,” said Somers. Vaccination remains the most effective protection for society at large, he said. “We still have nearly a quarter million unvaccinated people who are over 12 years of age and eligible for vaccination,” said Spitters. “Unvaccinated people are the dominant source of transmission and the dominant recipients of transmission,” he said. Masks were mandated again by the county last

week, even for vaccinated people, because of the increasing case rate. “Vaccines are our best defense, but they can’t be our only defense right now,” said Spitters. Somers said people were slow to adopt the initial order, and that looks to be the case again, but he believes people will accept masks for a second time. “Though there’s some people who absolutely will not wear masks again and there’s precious little we can do about that besides put peer pressure on them,” said Somers. The return to masks is a disappointment to many, said Spitters. “I recognize that some people, vaccinated or not, find it extremely frustrating to be going back to wearing masks in public, but we have to do what is right,” he said. “Masks also help protect those who cannot get vaccinated, like the 125,000 children who under the age of 12 who are getting ready to get back to school,” he said. With students nearing

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return to school, Spitters said that school districts have received guidelines and requirements from the state Department of Health. “Including the full cascade of interventions, such as masking in the building and keeping kids spaced out three feet in the classroom,” said Spitters. “We work with them weekly in the leadup to

school coming and we’ll meet with them through the school year,” he said. He expects students to return to in-person school next year. “We will see cases in schools, just as we did last year, and we’ll probably see outbreaks. The goal is to contain them, keep the outbreaks small, and keep kids in school and educated,” said Spitters.

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M'ville Torch Run supports Special Olympics By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Marysville police officers will hold a Torch Run on Aug. 25 to help raise funds for athletes of the Special Olympics. “I am proud, along with other law enforcement personnel from all over this great state, to carry the ‘Flame of Hope’ for our athletes and sharing public awareness for Special Olympics,” said Patricia Duemmell, an evidence technician with the Marysville Police Department and one of the organizers of the event. This is the 40th year for the

Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. “So we are excited to continue on with the spirit,” said Duemmell. The Torch Run usually takes place earlier in the year in the spring, and Marysville typically joins agencies from around the Puget Sound, as well as state agencies, to carry the torch to the spring Washington state Special Olympic games which are held at Pacific Lutheran University. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Torch Run was canceled in 2020, and this year it will largely be a virtual run with mini-

runs held at various jurisdictions. Runs will be held in the state from Aug. 22 to 28. “On Wednesday [Aug. 25], we will start running,” said Duemmell. The local torch will be carried down into the downtown area and to areas around Jennings Park, eventually ending at the Marysville Public Safety building. “So, it’s a short little mini-run this year,” said Duemmell. The Marysville Police Department usually has public runners coming along during the event, but won’t be able to this year. “Because of COVID we cannot have athletes run with us this year.

Hopefully we will be able to have people with us next year,” said Duemmell. The money raised will support athletes. “These funds help offset the costs for athletes and their families to participate in the event, so they don’t have to worry about paying for hotel costs, uniforms or transportation,” said Duemmell. The Marysville Police Department has participated in other events to help raise money this year, such as the Tip-a-Cop event at Buffalo Wild Wings that was held earlier in August. Duemmell said she loves to

support the athletes of the Special Olympics. “They are the most loving, supportive group of athletes,” she said. “They are always encouraging each other. They’re just an amazing group." Those who want to donate to the Marysville Police Department team can do so online. “If anyone would like to help fundraise $30 and get the 40th year commemorative T-shirt and help us carry the torch, go online to: specialolympicswashington. org,” she said. MPD for LETR is the Marysville Police’s team name.

Lakewood School District approves budget By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com The Lakewood School Board approved next year’s budget which will look pretty similar to the 202021 budget. The biggest increase in revenue for the $41.2 million general fund is federal pandemic relief funds, which are coming to the district as well as to schools nationwide. “A lot of that will go towards personal protective

equipment,” said Jon Poolman, executive director of finance with the Lakewood School District. The money will also go to make sure rooms are clean, as well as expanded learning opportunities for students. “There will be additional upgrades to our heating and ventilation systems,” said Poolman. Funds from the federal government are also helping to continue the food service program the district

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has been running since the start of pandemic. “No student will be charged for lunches this year,” said Poolman. That program is only scheduled for the 2021-22 school year and may or may not continue after that. “There has been, through the last couple of years, national conversations about getting that approved indefinitely,” but that will take a large federal commitment, said Poolman. Staffing is not seeing any major changes in comparison to last year’s budget, although a slight increase has been budgeted for. “We are still communicating with our labor union so we don’t know exactly where that will end up,” said Poolman. The majority of school districts saw a large reduction in student enrollment last year, likely because of the pandemic. “We were lucky with a

decrease of only about 1.5 percent,” said Poolman. “That’s one of the best out of our region." In total the district’s enrollment only dropped by 33 students. The 2021-22 budget was planned with the expectation of a bounce back to enrollment numbers that are close to pre-pandemic levels. “We’re budgeting for a little bit short of what we saw in the district two years ago,” said Poolman. The district will collect local tax dollars from an educational programs and operations levy and a technology levy. “The technology levy will be used to for Chromebooks and some technology infrastructure in this budget,” said Poolman. The educational programs and operations levy is a standard tax that most districts are collecting on in all years.

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“That is used to fund staff and other programs that the state doesn’t fully fund,” said Poolman. That includes funding additional nurses, safety positions and extra-curricular programs. Lakewood voters rejected an educational programs and operations levy proposal twice in 2020 but approved a measure in 2021. Because of that the school district missed out on that revenue for more than a year, which they covered by spending some of their reserve funds. “We’re still going to see

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the impact in 2021, as well, because we won’t have a fall levy collection,” said Poolman, although the district will have a spring levy collection. “We will be draining down on the fund balance because of that in the fall,” he said. The rate of spending reserve funds was unsustainable in the long run without those tax collections, but Poolman said the district was able to keep their reserves higher than the minimum required balance. “Right now it is higher than the minimum balance and is projected to be above the amount required by the board at the end of the year,” said Poolman.

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Concerts return to Evergreen State Fair By Nathan Whalen christopher@northcountyoutlook.com An eclectic lineup of musical acts ranging from country music to contemporary Christian to country to mariachi are on tap to perform at the Evergreen State Fair Grandstand. There are fewer performances in 2021. Past years saw five concerts scheduled, this year there are four, said Amy Craven, marketing specialist for the Evergreen State Fair Park. Foghat, known for their 70s hit, “Slow Ride,” kicks off the concert series at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 30. Lead singer Charlie Huhn said in a press release, “the band just wants to make sure that after every show, they are all convinced that they just got rocked, from the second we start the first song to the end of the show.” For more information, go to www.foghat.com. Platinum-selling recording artist, multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter Chris Janson will perform at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 31. Janson, who earned three Country Music Association nominations, has scored hits with “Buy Me a Boat” and “Drunk Girl.” He has also written “Truck Yeah” and “How I’ll Always

Be” performed by Tim McGraw and “I Love This Life” by LOCASH. For more information, go to www.chrisjanson.com. The Evergreen State Fair will be closed Sept. 1 so staff can clean and sanitize the fairgrounds and to give staff and volunteers a break. The concert series kicks off again on Thursday, Sept. 2, with Zach Williams, a Grammy and Dove awardwinning recording artist. He is also a husband, father, singer, songwriter and worship leader who had two consecutive number-one hits on radio for 35 weeks, according to a press release. Williams’ music comes from a place of humility and honesty. His music pulls from the hard luck truths of outlaw country, the dirt-road grit of southern rock and contemporary Christian artist, according to a press release. His songs enlighten and uplift, revealing powerful transformative moments and stirring affirmation to stay on God’s path. For more information on Zach Williams: https:// zachwilliamsmusic.com. Flor de Toloache, a Latin Grammy-winning, all-female mariachi group, will perform Friday, Sept. 3. Flor

de Toloache’s members hail from diverse cultural backgrounds such as Mexico, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Australia, Colombia, Germany, Italy and the United States, according to a press release. This defines their unique flavor and sound. The result of this cultural bouquet is an edgy, versatile and fresh take on traditional Mexican music. While working to preserve centuries old traditions of Mariachi, their mélange of the traditional and the modern pushes the boundaries of the genre and brings Mariachi music to new audiences. For more information on Flor de Toloache: https:// mariachinyc.com. Evergreen State Fair enewsletter recipients receive access to tickets before they go on sale to the public, which was July 23. To sign up for the e-newsletter, visit EvergreenFair.org. Once on sale, tickets can be purchased online at Etix.com, over the phone by calling 800-514-3849 or in person at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe. The 2021 Evergreen State Fair runs Aug. 26 - 31 and Sept. 2 - 6. For more information visit EvergreenFair. org.

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Evergreen State Fair collects food for families in need By Nathan Whalen christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

Charitable-minded fairgoers in July donated thousands of pounds of food and personal care items to Snohomish County-area food banks that continues an Evergreen State Fair tradition. “This community is amazing about giving back,” said Amy Craven, marketing specialist for Evergreen State Fair Park. A food drive has traditionally been part of opening day at the Evergreen State Fair. In 2021, however, the food drive was rescheduled to early July to avoid large crowds at the front gates. The food drive took place July 10 and saw donors give three or more nonperishable food items in exchange for one ticket for weekday admission during the 2021 fair. Donors could also enjoy Pioneer Popcorn, Pompeii Pizza, funnel cakes, elephant ears and other fair food when they dropped off their donations. When the food drive was complete, volunteers collected 13,655 pounds of items which were donated to the Snohomish County Food Bank Coalition, which includes more than 19 food banks in the county. In addition, more than 2,500 fair admission tickets were given to food donors, Craven said. Food from the fair drive

was distributed based on the percentage of people each food bank serves. Receiving donations in July was good timing for area food banks. “That’s often when we’re seeing a drop in the food supply,” said Dell Deierling director of the Marysville Community Food Bank. Marysville’s food bank also receives support from local grocery stores, Food Lifeline, federal and state programs, and additional purchases to fill any gaps in supplies. During the lockdown, close to 500 families came to the food bank each week seeking help. Currently that number is down to 220 per week. “I’m sure glad people are in a good place,” Deierling said of the drop in numbers. While numbers are down, Deierling said he’s been getting questions from people who are struggling to deal with inflation and are concerned about the rent moratorium that is scheduled to expire at the end of September. “The future makes me nervous,” Deierling said. Organizers at the Evergreen State Fair held a food drive in 2020 during the lockdown. Despite the fair being canceled, donors chipped in more than 6,000 pounds of food and $4,275 worth of donations. Deierling said people interested in donating should consider cash. “We can make cash go further

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Abelia grandiflor is one tough cookie If you are in mind that they will need to be looking for a shrub for your transplanted into the garden after garden that is drought tolera season or two. Of the dozen or ant, blooms most so new flavors to of the summer, By Steve Smith takes full sun, has fragrant come on the scene in the flowers that attract pollina- last 10 years or so, here are tors and hummingbirds, four that I would recomis disease free, and is even mend you try out. deer resistant, look no furAbelia ‘Kaleidoscope’ ther that the genus Abelia — This dwarf variety (3 (which, just to confuse you, to 4 feet tall and as wide) I recently discovered has changes color over the been renamed Linnaea, I seasons, starting in spring hate it when they do that). with bright yellow and Abelia is a woody shrub lime-green glossy leaves in the honeysuckle fam- that turn golden yellow ily that has tubular flowers in summer and mature in that can be either white the fall to a glowing orange on the straight species and fiery red. It is literally or shades of pink to light a kaleidoscope of colors purple on many of the new throughout the season. cultivars. Abelia grandiAbelia ‘Magic Dayflora has one-inch glossy dream’ — According to green leaves that will either Monrovia Growers, “Abelia remain on the plant year ‘Magic Daydream’ is a total around, or depending on knockout, from the glossy, the winter, drop some or all green and white varieof them. In the trade, we gated foliage with a pink refer to this as being semi- splash to the large, fragrant evergreen. I have found blooms that change color that plants that display this from white to pink. Use in habit sometimes look their shrub borders, mixed conbest if they are cut back tainers or as a single pothard in the spring, so they ted specimen on a balcony can have a fresh start on the or terrace.” At only 2 feet tall and as wide, this is even season. Abelia grandiflora can more compact than the form into a large shrub and above Kaleidoscope and function nicely as a hedge therefore appropriate for or privacy barrier, but the the front of the bed. The reality is that this straight cooler green and white varspecies is hardly ever found iegation is perfect for the in the garden centers any gardener who prefers the more, being replaced with blue, pink, and pale-yellow a plethora of new, “im- tones and shies away from proved” selections that the hot oranges and reds. boast more colorful foliage, tighter, more compact growth habits, and showier flowers. These new introductions function better in the more typical small garden spaces and can even be used in containers as seasonal fillers — keeping

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Abelia ‘Lucky Lots’ — This variety has lively green leaves with generous silverwhite margins. The sweetly scented white flowers add to its summer charm. Useful as a small hedge (grows 3 to 4 feet tall and as wide), along a foundation or even in a large container. Abelia ‘Sunshine Daydream’ — Similar to ‘Magic Daydream’ only the foliage is warmer, emerging dark pink with green and white variegation and softening in the summer to a dreamy pink with golden

yellow and green hues. It sports the same fragrant pink flowers that deepen in color as they mature. All of these newer Abelias are tough as nails and well suited to our northwest gardens. Check them out now and see if you don’t fall in love with them too. Stay safe and keep on gardening. Steve Smith is the owner of Sunnyside Nursery in Marysville and can be reached at sunnysidenursery@msn.com.

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Here are some fun clues about different insects. Read the clues to fill in the puzzle with the names of insects: 1. beetles: colorful, spotted, liked by farmers for eating pests 2. more of these than any other insects (40%); eaten by some people 3. live on stored honey all winter and huddle into a ball for warmth; are found on every continent except Antarctica 4. really caterpillars; spin cocoons made of one long strand of silk 5. grown males chirp faster as it gets hotter; longer antennae than grasshoppers; out at dusk, they “sing” by rubbing wings together 6. four stages: egg, caterpillar, pupa (the resting stage while they are changing – cocoon) and adult; seen during the day; large wings 7. eggs to adults in 5 days; wings beat 300-600 times per second; hear “buzzing” as they get close to bite us; carry diseases 8. come out during the day; “sing” by rubbing their long hind legs against their wings; have “ears” on their “stomach” areas to hear 9. live near water; large eyes on head view a wide area; double-winged; can move up, down, hover like helicopter 10. flat, brown, oval bodies; like warmth; out at night, light will scare them

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Pearl

"We cannot stop the winter or the summer from coming. We

cannot stop the spring or the fall or make them other than they are. They are gifts from the universe that we cannot refuse. But we can choose what we will to contribute to life when each arrives."

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RAVE RAVE: Thank you to the organizers, volunteers, sponsors and all the others who helped put on the SkyFest this year in Arlington. While it wasn't the same as the Arlington Fly-In that we've come to know and love, it was still a great event and my family had a fantastic time. RAVE: I'm looking forward to this weekend when Art in Legion Park returns to Arlington on Aug. 28 and 29. It's a fun

way to see local artists and their work, as well as listen to some live music. There will also be a silent auction and fun activities for children. RAVE: Thank you to the organizers and everyone who participated in last weekend's All Marysville Garage Sale. There were more than 70 garage sales that participated in the event. We made it to several of them and were able to find many things to buy.

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Friendship walk returns to Arlington The annual Friendship Walk and 5K will return this year to help raise funds for music programs like Voices of the Village. The event will be held on Sept. 11. “This year the Friendship Walk and 5K are going to held at Legion Park in Arlington,” said Michelle Dietz, executive director of Village Community Services, a local nonprofit organization that supports adults with developmental disabilities.

The organization organizes their Friendship Walk to help raise funds for their programs. “This raises money for our Village Community Services music and arts program,” said Dietz. Currently, those programs include a Sunday music program and the Voices of Village band, which provide a place for adults with developmental disabilities to come and create music. This year’s event has a $25 registration fee. Registration opens at 8 a.m. and the race begins at 9 a.m.

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our state … few of us will know the full weight of being an officer of the law,” said Washington state Lt. Gov. Denny Heck. Family and Tulalip Tribal members remembered Cortez at the service. “Charlie’s life is not about the end, it was about everything up to it,” said Tulalip Tribal Vice Chairman Glen Gobin. “That’s what keeps his memories alive." Cortez was a Tulalip Tribal member who was born and grew up in the area. “He always greeted us with a smile,” said Teri Gobin. “I think about how he grew up to be such an honorable young man." He was a “genuine, down-toearth, easygoing jokester,” according to Cortez’s cousin, Casey Woods. “Someone who, for the most part, kept to himself and was always good,” she said. “I miss you so much Charlie. We were never prepared for this abrupt change without you."

Pre-registration is also available from links available at villagecommunitysvcs.org/vcs-events. At 10:30 a.m. a one-mile walk will also begin. “That is our walk for where our adults with developmental disabilities can participate,” said Dietz. The run and walk are loops that go along the Centennial Trail. Live music will also be available at Legion Park. “Voices of the Villages will be playing music at the park,” said Dietz. “The entire community is invited to come out and

Cortez leaves behind an extended family, including his parents, and a son and a daughter. He was also the descendant of Charles Jules, hereditary chief of the Snohomish Tribe. “The main thing with our family and Charlie is that we can always count on him to attend any event we ever held. He always made sure he was there,” said Cortez’s mother Paula Cortez in an interview provided to this newspaper. “He had a wit about himself with people. A lot of people admired him and they were his friends. They miss him tremendously. He always made time for his kids and family,” said Paula Cortez. While growing up Cortez participated in many Motocross races around the state, taking home a number of trophies. Later, he would develop his love for hunting and the outdoors. “When he wasn’t at work, he was mostly likely out in the woods … enjoying the outdoors was a family affair with Charlie,” said Tulalip Police Chief Chris Sutter.

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enjoy the music,” even those who do not want to run, she added. The event has a superhero theme so participants are encouraged to come dressed up as their favorite superhero if they want to. “Come in costume and be a superhero,” said Dietz. Last year’s Friendship Walk was virtual and those who want to compete at home again this year are welcome to do so, said Dietz. “There is a virtual walk available for those who would prefer to do it in their own neighborhood as well,” she said.

Eventually Cortez joined the Tulalip Tribal Police Department. “Charlie was so proud to be a Fish and Wildlife Officer,” said Sutter. “I learned on patrols that it meant more than just removing illegal trespassers. It was a sense of mission to protect his tribal and ancestral homeland." While investigating suspected poaching, Cortez became the first officer in Tulalip to be lost in the line of duty. His body has not been recovered. “Our family is in the deepest debt of gratitude for everyone that went out, especially those that went out that night,” said Paula Cortez. “They endured some conditions that night that I believe were treacherous, risking their own lives navigating the water and the winds trying to find our son." A large effort was undertaken to recover the body. “The call went out and many people answered. Many of our local sister tribes, local law enforcement agencies, fire departments, and the Navy. It was quite the effort put out,”

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said Glen Gobin. “So many people responded to bring food, support and assistance. We thank you all,” said Sutter. At the service a memorial box of Cortez’s personal belongings was carried in place of his body. The search for his body continues as Fish and Wildlife Officers continue to look during their patrols.

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JUTTA MARIE FLOOD, Deceased, NO. 21-4-01343-31, 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 18, 2021. Personal Representative: Paula Anderson Attorney for Personal Representative: Bradley E. Neunzig, WSBA #22365 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 188, 103 North Street, Arlington, WA 98223

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Participants who compete online are welcome to register and send in a picture when they are done. This is the 14th annual Friendship Walk, and Dietz said people enjoy coming out to the park for the day. “It’s for a great cause and it’s fun to do,” she said. Runners like getting to run for a good cause as well. “Our 5K participants enjoy the opportunity to practice what they love, which is running or walking,” said Dietz. More information about Village Community Services is available at villagecommunitysvcs.org.

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