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Marysville man organizes toy drive after losing three children By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Community members dropped off gifts on Sept. 18 at a toy drive started by a Marysville man who recently lost three of his children. Erik Denton lost his children earlier this year and held the event at the Grove Church, which is close to his childhood home. “We’re all still grieving and we’re all still at the beginning stages even though it’s been five months,” said Tracy Jellison, Denton’s mother. The three young children were found dead in April when they were living in southern California. Their mother admitted to the killings in an interview with KGET 17 News shortly thereafter. See TOYS on page 2
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Michael Forkey, right, and Suzanne Forkey, center, talk with Shawna Gould from the All in Stitches quilt guild at Marysville’s first Passport to the Arts event on Sept. 17.
Passport to the Arts comes to Marysville Opera House By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com
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Tracy Jellison helps collect gifts at a toy drive on Sept. 18 organized by her son, Erik Denton, who lost three children this year
The Marysville Opera House was filled with displays from local artists during the first ever Passport to the Arts event on Sept. 17. The event provided locals the opportunity to view art created by regional artists, participate in learning art techniques if they
wanted, and enjoy some live music. “If you want to get your feet wet you can go down to the basement and do that, if you just want to drink some wine and enjoy some music you can do that, if you want to take in some traditional art upstairs you can do that,” said Chris Taylor,
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PUD's Arlington Microgrid Project now operational By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com One of the most experimental clean energy sites in the country is now operational in Smokey Point at the Snohomish PUD’s Arlington Microgrid Project. PUD staff and scientists are now looking at how various energy projects can interact with each other at the site. “We have arguably created the most complicated microgrid in the country because we wanted to demonstrate everything that energy storage could do,” said Scott
Gibson, the project manager at Snohomish PUD. While many of the aspects have been done individually, they have not been incorporated into one location before. The solar panel array at the site was completed in 2019 and incorporated into a “community solar” project which allowed Snohomish PUD customers to invest in “shares” of the energy output there in return for a rebate on their power bill. The experimental parts of the site began construction in March 2020 and mostly completed this summer. Gibson said the project is 99
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percent ready now. “It’s part of every project. You get the bulk of it done and then complete those final bits and pieces that make everyone scratch their head,” he said. The “microgrid” is one of the central features of the project. The normal electrical grid connects residential homes, businesses and other buildings to sources of electricity through power lines. A “microgrid” is meant to integrate into a larger electrical grid, and also be able to separate and opSee MICROGRID on page 2
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Snohomish PUD communications liaison Aaron Swaney demonstrates the Vehicle-to-Grid charging station that can both charge and discharge an electric vehicle at Snohomish PUD’s new microgrid project.
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erate independently with it’s own sources of energy. “If something happens like a windstorm or an earthquake, and the main grid is out, the microgrid disconnects from it,” and powers just the facilities on the microgrid, said Gibson. Critical buildings, such as hospitals, typically use a diesel generator as a backup, but this microgrid would allow a backup from solar energy generation and stored battery power. “Instead of using diesel generators we could use clean solar and clean energy,” said Aaron Swaney, communications liaison with Snohomish PUD. The Arlington microgrid will host a data center and, eventually, PUD engineers who can respond to local emergencies. The project still has a diesel generator as a final backup as well.
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Denton and the children's mother had been in a custody battle at the time, and Jellison said they were worried about her mental health. “The concern was also to get her a full mental health evaluation,” said Jellison.
The Arlington project is also designed to see how battery storage can interact with a microgrid. “The biggest challenge with renewables like solar and wind is that you need energy at a certain time but the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing,” said Swaney. One of the proposed solutions to this is battery storage. “You could charge a battery [with excess energy] when you don’t need it and then discharge the battery when you do need it,” said Swaney. Part of the project is also understanding the safety needs for large battery storage, which do have potential fire hazards. “It’s not the fire that’s a big deal, but the gases that can build up and potentially cause an explosion,” said Gibson. “We’ve put everything into this thing that we could think of to make it safe … and as we think of more we continue to put more into it," A new system was recently put in place to open the doors if a fire
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is detected, which, combined with the ventilation already present at the battery storage, is meant to make dangerous gas buildup less likely to happen. “It’s one of the safest battery projects in the country right now,” said Swaney. Another energy component the site will experiment with is Vehicle-to-Grid charging stations for electric vehicles. Unlike normal charging stations, these sites could not only power electric vehicles, but take power from them and send it to the grid. The technology is newer than any other aspect of the site. “This is one of the only ones in the country and may be the only one that is not simply a demonstration project,” said Swaney. “There are a lot of lab projects, but very few truly grid-connected projects,” said Gibson. So far the stations are working well, he said. “We’re getting an opportunity now to figure out all the techno-
logical challenges,” said Gibson. One of the biggest things they hope to understand is how much degradation to the car batteries is caused by using them is this way. “We have to understand how much can we use that battery to support the grid rather than just letting that battery be for the car,” said Gibson. If the stations are successful they could help during times when the electrical grid is down. “On a very small scale you might be able to power your own home with your EV [electric vehicle],” said Swaney. “Potentially, if you have Amazon or another company that has a lot of electric delivery vehicles that aren’t being used, we could use that energy to support the grid,” said Gibson. The Snohomish PUD has put battery storage projects together in the past and hoped to experiment with more technology at the Arlington site. “With this one, they were
community members to donate toys for young children. “He picked children 0 to 5, because his children were five months, 2 years and 3 years,” said Jellison. Family and close family friends, including many cousins and multiple aunts and uncles from all around the state, came out during the toy drive to volunteer and help. “This is just a way we can help him out. If he wants to do that, we think this is a great charity to donate to,” said Jellison. Cars were stopping by the Grove Church to give donations to the toy drive.
“It’s going really well. Better than we expected. We have a ton of stuff to box up already,” said Miller. “People have brought a lot of toys per car." Toys collected during the event are being donated to the Marysville Community Food Bank’s Marysville Toy Store program that is held each holiday season. The program provides free gifts to families-inneed every year. Denton’s family has a lot of roots in the community and have lived in the city for more than 60 years, which is why he wanted to support the Marysville program.
“This is really home for him and their plan for the kids was the move back to Washington,” said Miller. “So it was important for him to have the toy drive and the memorial here." Many businesses also helped support the event, including Unique Interiors, Abbey Van Dam Carpet and More, and Hilton & Company, among others, said Jellison, who added she was thankful to all of them and other locals. “I just want to thank the community for their show of support and showing my son that they do care,” she said.
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“For a first ever, pilot event, I’m really happy with how it’s going,” he said. “It’s a lot of fun. I’m so happy with how aesthetically things look and that’s because of everyone in the Parks, Culture and Recreation Depart-
ment stepping in." Quilt-makers from the All In Stitches quilt guild, sculptors and painters came out to the event to display their work. “Marysville invited us to show some of our work,” said local quilter Grace Hawley. “I think what they did here is amazing." Residents said they were enjoying the night. “It’s a fun idea,” said local Michael Forkey. “We didn’t really know what to expect,” said Suzanne Forkey. “The quilts are beautiful and there’s a lot of learning here from all the different styles." She said she hopes to share it with people she knows. “Now that I know that it will be here next month I can share it with my coworkers,” she said. City officials hope the Passport to the Arts will become a regular event for the Marysville Opera House, and have already scheduled an Oct. 21 return of the event. “Our goal is to go three times a year in the fall and three times a year in the
spring,” said Taylor. The event was started as a way to bring different types of events to the opera house. “What aesthetically is going to start turning Marysville into a cultural hub?” said Taylor. “We hope that the inclusion of an art night would really help jump start that." The event was the first time that the upper floor of the Marysville Opera House was available as well, which is another floor above the facility's second floor deck. “For as long as I can remember that area was inaccessible, it was sealed off,” said Taylor. “The city facilities team got up there, tore up the carpet and installed track lighting." Taylor said that lots of people helped put together the event. “Thank you to Rietta Costa and the Costa Real Estate team who sponsored the event. And thanks to the facilities team for making the Opera House look beautiful and thanks to the Parks Department for all their help,” he said.
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thinking ‘let’s do a small microgrid,’” said Swaney. Different groups hoped to add more to the project and soon the plan was to integrate a number of experimental technologies. “We went out for the grant, and because it was unique the Clean Energy Fund really stepped up which allowed us to do a project like this,” said Swaney. The Clean Energy Fund comes from the Washington State Department of Commerce and it provided $3.5 million of the total $12 million for the project. Snohomish PUD also built a Clean Energy Center meant for local classroom visits to help raise awareness for sustainable energy at the location. “Building this would allow the next generation of engineers and kids interested in clean energy to come down,” said Swaney. The PUD hasn’t had a chance to invite kids yet because of COVID, but they hope to when it is safe again, he said.
Postpartum Support International at 1-800-944-4773. In response to the tragedy, rather than organize a traditional memorial, Denton wanted to do something for the community. “When we found out that the kids were lost, we asked Erik if there would be a funeral or memorial service and the first thing he said was that he wanted to have a toy drive,” said Traci Miller, Denton’s cousin. “He didn’t want to spend money on flowers for a funeral and all that, he really just wanted to give back to other children,” said Jellison. Denton encouraged
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Outreach is planned to begin soon to Marysville Pilchuck High School and Totem Middle School community members for the two school’s mascot change process. Due to a decision from the Washington state legislature, schools that use Native symbols will have to remove them by the end of the year. In Marysville that means Marysville Pilchuck High School will have to remove use of the tomahawk symbol and Totem Middle School will have to leave behind the thunderbird mascot. “We’ve got the mascot steering committee well underway at Totem Middle School,” said J. Marie Riche of Ideal Communications, during the Sept. 15 school board meeting. The steering committee is meant to build a larger committee that will lead the process. “They’ve identified who is being invited to that committee and working together to make those invitations,” said Riche. A survey has been released for the Totem Middle School community. “We’ve got a survey going out at Totem to identify values that students and parents would like to see reflected in the new mascot,” said Riche. The survey also invites community members to share memories about what the school means to them. “Reading through other people’s stories is a great place to be inspired about what could be chosen to represent us collectively,” said Riche. School board member Chris Nation was glad the group was gathering stories. He said that unlike picking a mascot for a new school, this decision has to be made while considering the already established history. “We have to take into account those historical stories and how they bring the community together,” said Nation. “I look forward to
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what the community comes up with." Riche said they plan to send out more communications for that survey. “We’ll be getting more steam over the next couple of days,” she said. The Totem Middle School group will also invite some community members directly to gather their experiences. “We are in the beginning to schedule some listening opportunities,” said Riche. The Marysville Pilchuck committee is planning to follow a similar model as the Totem Middle School group. “They will, in some ways, get to lean on some of the organizing efforts that Totem is starting,” said Riche. In addition to surveys, the committees are planning for online meetings to hear community feedback. “Meeting together in person would really be our preference,” said Riche, however the increasing COVID-19 case rate in the county is preventing responsible gathering. “Since we’re having to do
so much electronically, we want to find ways we can safely personalize the dialogue that is going to happen,” she said. By law, schools have to make a decision on new mascots and symbols to use before the end of the year. “Because of the legislature we have a shortened timeline to do this, but I think you guys are doing a diligent job,” said Nation. The current plan is to present to the board on Dec. 1. The state’s Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction will provide schools some grant funding for mascot changes, although local officials say the current amount budgeted will not cover most schools. There is some effort from OSPI to the state legislature to grant more funding for the process though. “[State superintendent] Chris Reykdal specifically noted that OSPI is submitting an updated budget request with an increased amount to help schools with the mascot change process,” said Riche.
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The Marysville School District is beginning the process to shape replacement levies to go before district voters, potentially in this upcoming February's election. The district has an Educational Program and Operations levy and a Technology and Capital Projects levy that are expiring at the end of 2022. An educational program and operations levy typically provides funding for additional teachers, nurses, counselors, and extracurricular activities. District officials are currently looking into what staff need. “We have been doing a lot of preliminary work,” said David Cram, executive director of finance for the district during the Sept. 15 school board meeting. Cram said stakeholders are being brought in to help create the levy. “We’re pulling these
committees together to give us input and direction on some of these things that we put together,” he said. The Washington state legislature has put a cap on how much districts can ask voters for with this local levy. “We do have restrictions or caps that we have to deal with there,” said Cram. The majority of districts ask for the maximum they are allowed. “I’m assuming that the EP&O [Educational Program & Operations] levy will probably be the max that we can based on property values, that’s typically what we do,” said school board member Chris Nation during the Sept. 15 school board meeting. The second levy the district hopes to replace is a Technology and Capital Projects levy, which could fund further technology for students, as well as building maintenance. In the past the levy has helped the district make
building improvements as well as fund the Chromebook initiative which equips most district students with a Chromebook. “We’ve been working with our technology director, and our maintenance and operations on what should be in that levy,” said Cram. Levies are paid for through local property tax. Property owners are currently paying for an Educational Program & Operations levy and a Technology and Capital Projects levy that will expire in 2022. “We’ll be bringing a proposal to you with the dollar amount and the per $1,000 rate,” during either the Oct. 20 or Nov. 3 school board meeting, said Cram. “That resolution has to be adopted prior to Dec. 10, because that is the deadline we have to file with the county before that Feb. 8 election,” said Cram. Levies only require a simple majority to pass, unlike bonds which require 60 percent approval.
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Glint Car Wash holds grand opening By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com
The new Glint Car Wash opened in central Marysville this summer. The car wash opened on July 11, but held their grand opening on Sept. 17 as it was the first time the location was completely ready. The business opened at 3750 116th St. NE, Marysville. “Today is the first day our vacuum station is open, so from today on it is fully operational,” said Rune Harkestad, one of the partners who own the business. The business provides both single washes and membership models. “If someone wants to wash their car as much as they want they can use our monthly memberships,” said Raj Nehta, assistant general manager for the Marysville location. Those who have a membership can wash their car at the Kent or Marysville
locations for Glint Car Wash, or at the future Everett location which is scheduled to begin construction soon. A license plate reader allows easy access for members as well. “You just drive up and the gate pops open,” said Harkestad. The car wash has a 120foot tunnel, which is longer than average, he said. “That allows us to fit a lot more equipment in, such as the tire shines,” said Harkestad. “We have state-of-theart equipment and the best chemicals you can get,” said Nehta. The cleaning chemicals used are capable and environmentally safe, he said. Water is also reclaimed, treated and reused at the facility, reducing the reliance on fresh water. In addition, he brushes are made with a soft material. “All of these brushes, the technology is such that dirt does stick to these brush-
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Glint Car Wash employees and local officials cut the ribbon on the new business on Sept. 17. From left, general manager Marcos Plancarte, Marysville City Council member Stephen Muller, Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring, Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Ivonne Sepulveda, assistant general manager Raj Nehta and co-owner Rune Harkestad.
es,” said Harkestad. A vacuum station also allows customers to vacuum out the inside of their vehicles. They also provide a mat cleaner, which is something that is uncommon for most car washes. “You drop your car mat in and comes out clean,” said Harkestad. Harkestad and his partners began developing an
area of central Marysville they owned about four years ago. “We actually started out developing the Sonic [restaurant] location,” he said. “We didn’t really know what to do with this lot at first." After their car wash was successful in Kent they did some research and thought it could work in Marysville.
Annual performance report available for review The city’s Community Development Block Grant program invites Marysville residents to review its annual performance evaluation report on how federal block grant funds are spent in the city, mostly to help address issues around low-income housing and homelessness. The draft Consolidated Annual Program Evaluation Report, or CAPER, describes actions, changes and accomplishments toward carrying out priorities and specific objectives in pro-
gram year 2020. Just over $396,000 was distributed in Marysville in 2020. Review the draft report online at http://www. mar ysv i l le wa.gov/434/ Community-DevelopmentBlock-Grants. The draft report will be made available in a format accessible to persons with disabilities upon request. Provide public comment by Monday, Sept. 27: n By email to ahess@ marysvillewa.gov or cholland@mar ysvillewa.gov
(deadline 4 p.m. Sept. 27) nBy mail to 80 Columbia Ave., Marysville WA 98270 (deadline 4 p.m. Sept. 27) n In person at City Council public hearing at 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 27, at Marysville City Hall. All comments received will be included in the final report and taken into consideration. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program provides federal grants to develop viable urban communities by
providing decent housing and expanding economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income persons. The city reviews applications and awards funds to eligible applicants for activities that meet established criteria. For more information, visit http://www.marysvillewa.gov/434/Community-Development-BlockGrants.
“It’s convenient, right off the freeway. It flows well,” said Harkestad. “We’re just excited to be here and excited to complete this whole project." Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring welcomed the
business to the community at the Sept. 17 ribbon cutting. “Anyone who’s seen the traffic around here knows there’s definitely a market for it and so we’re excited to have you here,” he said.
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Oos named National Merit Scholarship semifinalist By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com For the first time in at least seven years Lakewood High School will have a semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship program. Each year the program gives about 16,000 high school seniors from around the country a chance to compete for the National Merit Scholarship. This year Lakewood High School student Kiana Oos became one of the semifinalists. “We were very excited for her,” said Melanie Irish, a college and career specialist at Lakewood High School. “We got the information in the mail, but we couldn’t make it public until Sept. 15 so we had to keep it under wraps,” she said. Staff at the school were happy to present her with the good news. “She was stunned and excited as well. She couldn’t believe it,” said Irish.
Becoming a semifinalist with the National Merit Scholarship program is typically based on PSAT scores. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic it was a little more complicated this year, however. “She made the extra effort,” said Irish. “This year we had to cancel the PSAT because of COVID,” she said, noting that all districts in the area also canceled their plans for the test as well. Kiana went to an alternate site for the test and submitted the extra paperwork to still qualify for the recognition. “So she really went out of her way to apply to be a semifinalist,” said Irish. Irish said Kiana is an excellent student who deserves the honor. “Kiana is the number one student in her class,” she said. “She takes all of our advanced classes, and still has a 4.0." Kiana is also a soccer player and
one of the leaders of her team. “She’s out they’re playing in the season that is going on right now,” said Irish. At Lakewood High School Kiana is involved in a number of groups and clubs as well. “She is involved in other extracurriculars here,” said Irish, including the National Honor Society and the Cougar Crew. "The Cougar Crew is a mentorship program that we run here,” said Irish. Staff are glad that Kiana was recognized. “We’re all really proud of her,” said Irish. It has been a while since Lakewood High School has seen another student be recognized with the honor. “We haven’t had a semifinalist at the school since I started here back in 2014,” said Irish. “We’re a small school so it is quite an honor for us,” she added.
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Kiana Oos, left, receives a letter indicating she will be a semifinalist for the National Merit Scholarship program from Lakewood High School principal Jeanette Grisham on Sept. 15.
Alateen groups help local teens By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Local Alateen groups are gathering again to help teenagers who have family members who are alcoholics. The District 28 Alateen groups were interrupted by COVID and have been slow getting back, but they are returning in locations such as Stilly Valley Health Connections, Smokey Point Community Church and the Immaculate Conception Arlington Church. District 28 includes Arlington, Smokey Point, Stanwood, Granite Falls and Camano Island.
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Alateen is a partner program to Al-Anon, and is meant to support the family of alcoholics. “I was affected as a young child. At the age of five I became my dad’s bartender,” said the adult facilitator of the local Alateen group, who requested anonymity due to the nature of the program. “It affected me and my social life at school to the extent I was constantly in trouble because I was acting out and nobody could figure out why, and I didn’t know why." Later in his life, the adult facilitator said he raised two
children as a widower, but eventually met a new partner. “It turns out I married myself another alcoholic. And that was okay with me because I was used to living with alcoholics,” he said. Eventually he found his way to Al-Anon which changed his perspective on how he had been living. “I found out ‘wow, I’m not in control of anything,’” he said. The local Alateen groups are specifically meant for youth going through similar experiences. “It’s a really welcoming place and you’re not going
to be judged in any way,” said one of the teenage leaders that is a part of the program who also requested anonymity. “The people are there to help you and have been through things similar to what you have been to,” she said. The group meetings are typically about sharing and talking. “We sit down and typically there’s a big group of us. We share what’s on our minds and hearts, as well as reading the literature to find a topic,” said the teenager. “We help each other
through whatever we’re going through,” she added. She credits the program with helping her opening up. “When I came into the program I was really shy and closed off,” she said. “I can be myself and I don’t have to worry what people think of me. Which helps me open up and be more confident." The adult facilitator said the community of a group helps a lot of people. “It’s so wonderful to find out that you’re not alone and there are many people out there suffering through
the same thing,” he said. “My first three meetings in Al-Anon I think I just cried." He said the meetings are a welcoming place for all those who want to come. “I recognize it takes courage to walk into that first meeting and they’re courageous people to do so,” he said. More information about District 28 Alateen and AlAnon meetings are available by calling 360-618-0464 or by going to district28alanon.com. A chatline is also available at alateen.chat.net.
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Lakewood cross country hosts meet Legal Notices By Nathan Whalen nathan@northcountyoutlook.com
In Lakewood High School's first home meet of the cross country season, Lakewood’s Gavin Darrah outran runners from Sehome, Mount Vernon and Ferndale to earn first place. He ran the course in 16:57, which was a personal best. Overall, Lakewood’s boys and girls teams placed second during the fourteam meet, placing behind Seahome. “On the boys side we competed really well,” said Jeff Sowards, who coaches both teams along with Cullen Cantwell. “We look forward to building on that.” Lakewood’s boys team found itself tied with Sehome with 30 points each, but the Cougars lost the tiebreaker. Sehome is ranked No. 1 for 2A boys cross country and No. 2 for girls 2A cross country. “They are perennially one of the odds-on favorites for a state title in November,” Sowards said of the Bellingham-based school. In addition, Mount Vernon and Ferndale are 3A schools. “We were, by far, the smallest school represented,” Sowards said. He added he expects to see Darrah at the front, or near the front, of many races throughout the season.
Lakewood junior Matthew Hatch placed third, running 17:21; Jarron Ransford placed fifth, running 17;24; RJ Lydon placed ninth, running 17:45 and Joey Heisley placed 12th, running 17:58. Team scores are based on the top five runners. In case of a tie, the highest place of the sixth runner is considered. Sehome’s sixth best placed 11th while Lakewood’s sixth best placed 17th, Sowards said. The girls team also placed second on Sept. 15, ahead of Ferndale and Mount Vernon, but behind Sehome. “That was a solid performance for us. I think we could have done a bit better,” Sowards said, adding the girls team held a meeting after the meet to figure the best way to move forward. Lakewood senior Kayla Schueller placed fifth, running 21:25. “That was more than a minute faster than she had ever done before,” Sowards said. Sophomore Kylie Sahatdjian placed 12th, running 22:39; sophomore Liv Graham placed 13th, running 22:42; freshman Kayly Barrett placed 14th, running 23:17 and freshman Saya Barber placed 26th, running 26:15. Sowards noted the competitive nature of the Northwest Conference. Six of the top 10 teams in the state com-
PHOTO BY NATHAN WHALEN
Lakewood cross country runners Kylie Sahatdjian, RIGHT, AND Liv Graham, run Sept. 15 during a meet against Sehome, Mount Vernon and Ferndale. pete in the conference and only the top three squads will qualify for the state competition. The Cougars travel to Bellingham Sept. 22 to run against Meridian, Blaine and Squalicum.
Marysville Pilchuck wins Berry Bowl By Nathan Whalen nathan@northcountyoutlook.com A 56-point first half propelled Marysville Pilchuck to a win in the 10th Berry Bowl Sept. 17 against Marysville Getchell at Quil Ceda Stadium. In the end, MP won 6313 to bring their record to 3-0 on the season. “Marysville Pilchuck is probably one of the best teams I’ve seen play,” Marysville Getchell head coach Davis Lura said. “My hat’s off to them.” Marysville Pilchuck started scoring from the first play after the opening kickoff. Running back Michael Bejar found the end zone on a 65-yard run. Dylan Carson followed with runs of 26 yards, 95 yards and 46 yards. Fellow running back Jordan Velasquez added a 38yard touchdown run to put Marysville Pilchuck up 35-0 at the end of the first quarter. “The wind got taken out of our sails in the first quarter,” Lura said. “The boys played their hearts out.” Velasquez added two more touchdowns in the second quarter for Marysville Pilchuck with runs of 53 yards and 12 yards. Carson closed out the half with an 11-yard run. “I thought we had a great performance in all phases of the game on Friday night,” Marysville Pilchuck head coach Brandon Carson said in an email. He highlighted the efforts of the offensive line, as well as the defensive line which did a good job
tackling and forcing a couple of turnovers. Lura said the Chargers were dealing with injuries. Quarterback Keegan Agen and lineman Niko Palelei didn’t play. Running back Riley Riba didn’t play after the first quarter. During the second half Marysville Pilchuck’s Gaylan Gray added a five-yard run in the third quarter. The Chargers scored 13 points in the fourth quarter with Logan Maddock scoring on a 15-yard run and Connor Capone scoring on an eightyard run. “We had a lot of adversity
in the game and they never gave up,” Lura said of his players. Carson rushed for 210 yards on seven carries with four touchdowns and Velasquez rushed for 126 yards on six carries with three touchdowns. Michael Bejar rushed for 79 yards on seven carries with one touchdown and Gray rushed for 19 yards on six carries with one touchdown. Marysville Pilchuck rushed for 447 yards Friday night. Marysville Pilchuck’s win Friday night brings its Berry Bowl record over Marysville Getchell to 10-0.
Friday’s loss drops the Chargers to 2-1. Marysville Getchell hosts Oak Harbor Sept. 24 at Quil Ceda Stadium. “We’re just looking forward to moving forward and taking it one game at a time,” Lura said. Marysville Pilchuck travels to Glacier Peak Sept. 24 to take on the Grizzlies, which is a 4A school that is ranked 13 by Maxpreps.com. “Next week’s game will be a big test for us,” Carson said in an email. “Glacier Peak is one of the best teams in the state. We are going to have our hands full.”
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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF AILEEN HEATHER SMALE, Deceased, NO. 21-4-01522-31, AMENDED PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, RCW 11.40.030
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SYLVIA VIOLA CHARLESTON, Deceased, NO. 21-401523-31, 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: September 15, 2021. Personal Representative: Christine A. Evans Attorney for Personal Representative: Bradley E. Neunzig, WSBA #22365 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: September 8, 2021. Personal Representative: Judith Lynn Camp 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. 21-4-0522-31.
Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 21-4-01523-31.
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LEGAL NOTICE
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ELIZABETH J. McWILLIAMS, Deceased, NO. 21-4-01603-31, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, RCW 11.40.030
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GARY J. WRIGHT, Deceased, NO. 21-4-01466-31, 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: September 15, 2021 Personal Representative: Rachel Wright Attorney for Personal Representative: Tanner K. Olson, WSBA #52879 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 188, 103 North Street, Arlington, WA 98223
THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE NAMED BELOW has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: September 22, 2021. Personal Representative: Diana L. Smith Attorney for Personal Representative: Steven J. Peiffle, WSBA #14704 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 188, 103 North Street, Arlington, WA 98223 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 21-4-01603-31.
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