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How to prepare your garden for winter Gardens provide an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. In fact, many gardening enthusiasts typically cannot wait for the spring thaw so they can spend the next several months tending to their plants under the warm sun. But a gardener’s work is never truly done, and the work to make gardens stun in the spring actually begins during the preceding fall. Preparing gardens for winter is an important step that can help homeowners ensure their gardens return to full strength in the spring. “If you don’t, you may lose some of your vegetation,” said Laura Cooper, a master gardener with Snohomish County WSU Extension. The tasks necessary to prepare gardens for winter may depend on what homeowners are planting, but the following are some general maintenance suggestions that can keep gardens safe this winter. • Remove weeds and debris. Weeds and debris are

unsightly and detrimental to plant life in spring, but they also can be harmful in the winter. Weeds and debris left to linger in gardens through the winter provide overwintering spots for insects and can contribute to disease. So it’s imperative that weeds and debris are removed before the ground hardens in winter. Don’t wait until the ground hardens, as that can make it hard to remove the roots of weeds, adversely affecting the garden as a result. Cooper said some weeds, such as shotweed, grow during the winter and need to be removed before they spread. “You want to pick them before they make seed,” Cooper said. Cooper said it’s important to remove leaves from the lawn. If left over the winter, it could kill the grass. She said the fall is a good time to put down grass seed on any bald spots that have developed and add fertilizer. The leaves can be used for mulch in the garden, Cooper said. The fall is

a good time to lay down mulch, or burlap sacks to help keep the weeds down in the garden. A coffee roasting company is a good place to find free burlap sacks. n Prepare the soil. The Farmer’s Almanac advises homeowners to gently till the soil in their gardens so they can expose any insects before they settle in for the winter. Once garden soil is exposed, add a layer of compost, leaves, aged manure, and, if necessary, lime, gently tilling it into the soil. According to the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, the only accurate way to determine if lawn or garden soil needs lime is to test it. Lime makes soil less acidic and reduces soil pH. Low soil pH makes it hard for certain plants to grow, but acidic soil is ideal when growing blueberries. Test the soil for lime and amend it depending on what you hope to grow in the spring so it’s ready to thrive when winter ends. n Remove dead or diseased plants. Dead or diseased plants should not be

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left in the garden through the winter. These plants can attract insects and are vulnerable to disease, which can make it hard for the garden to thrive in the spring. “The rain invites fungus and all sorts of disease,” Cooper said. “Fungal diseases could thrive in the wet winter.” She added that tomato plants should be removed in the fall too. Tomato plants are susceptible to blight, which can stay in the soil. In addition to removing debris from the lawn, Cooper said maybe a good time to plant a cover crop. She recommended a mix of a grain and a legume such as rye or oats and vetch. The legume will help add nitrogen to the soil when it’s plowed under in the spring. n Protect fruit trees. If you have fruit trees, install mouse guards around the base to prevent mice and voles from killing the trees over the winter. If left to their own devices over the winter, mice and voles may eat the bark of fruit trees, killing the trees as a result. The Farmer’s Almanac notes that mouse guards made of fine mesh hardware cloth can effectively

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protect fruit trees from hungry mice and voles over the winter. “The last few apples and winter pears should be finished in October,” Cooper said adding dropped fruit from underneath trees should be removed. The leftover fruit combined with the rain could spread disease to the trees. “Fungal diseases are prevalent.” Rabbits can be an issue for younger trees. They eat the bark from the trees. Cooper recommended a breathable trunk wrap or a

burlap sack to protect trees. The fall is a good time to gather flower bulbs, bring in potted plants for the winter, organize hoses and to clean and sharpen tools, Cooper said. A gardener’s work is never done, and the work to create beautiful spring gardens begins in the fall. For more information about the Master Gardeners of Snohomish County, go to www.soundgardening.org. To contact a Master Gardener, email snocomg@gmail.com.

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Tulalip Tribal members gather for 'Orange Shirt Day' The day is meant to bring awareness to the abuses of the Native boarding school system By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

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Executive director of tribal services Teri Nelson, left, speaks at the groundbreaking for local homeless housing units, with help from Tulalip Tribal board member Misty Napeahi on Sept. 30.

Tulalip Tribal members and other local Native people gathered to remember injustices by the Native boarding school system on Sept. 30. The day is known as "National Day for Truth and Reconciliation" in Canada. It is also known as ‘Orange Shirt Day’ after residential school survivor Phyllis Jack Webstad, who said her new orange shirt from her grandmother was taken away during her first See TULALIP on page 2

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Tribal members participate in a traditional dance as part of a Tulalip Native boarding school awareness event on Sept. 30.

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Memorial trees honor two Marysville volunteers By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Memorial trees for long-time Marysville community members Walt McKinney and Mike Ferri were planted on Oct. 1 at Kiwanis Park. A ceremony at the park brought together family members, community members and local officials who remembered and honored the two men and their many contributions to the community. “We’re looking forward to remembering two of Marysville Kiwanis’ finest,” said Doug Buell, Marysville Kiwanis president. The club usually commemorates its longtime members with similar ceremonies. “It is a club tradition that holds impor-

tance to us,” said Buell. The Marysville Kiwanis are a local service club that focus on benefiting children. Ferri passed away on Dec. 3, 2019. He was a long-time Marysville postmaster and a volunteer for the Kiwanis Club for many years, including serving as treasurer for multiple decades. “I read a little article and it said ‘I love people who have no idea how wonderful they are and just wander around making the world a better place,’ and that sounds like Mike to me,” said Ferri’s wife Elaine Ferri. “He made my life better. He made my children's lives better and he was a wonderful stepfather to my three daughters." See TREES on page 10

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day and was never returned. One of the boarding schools in the U.S. used to be located on the Tulalip Reservation. On Sept. 30, more than a hundred community members gathered near that location to remember, commemorate those who were lost, and to perform traditional songs and dances. “It was [U.S. General Richard] Pratt who said ‘kill the Indian, save the man,’ and then he created the Indian boarding schools with a lot of the churches and government officials,” said Tulalip Tribal board member Misty Napeahi. “If you look around at each other, his plan didn’t work. Do we have a lot of social issues from those policies? We do, but we’re still strong enough to overcome them and I know we can." The boarding schools in the U.S. removed children from their parents during the 19th century to the mid20th century. “This is a part of our his-

tory that has been buried and not a lot of people know about,” said Tulalip Tribal chairwoman Teri Gobin. “They don’t know how many children suffered or were taken away as young kids." Parents who spoke at the event said it is hard to imagine a government agency coming for their children. “I can’t imagine someone coming to my house and taking my baby. It kills me to think they actually lived through that,” said Napeahi. Native boarding schools were often an intentional attempt to inculcate children into European culture, said Tulalip officials. “They lost their language, they lost their culture and tried to assimilate us,” said Teri Gobin. Tulalip officials said oftentimes it was their parents or their grandparents who experienced the boarding schools first hand. “My dad was locked in the closet for being a bad kid when he received the news that his brother died,” said Teri Gobin. Don Hatch Jr., a Tulalip

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Tulalip Tribal chairwoman Teri Gobin participates in a traditional Native song as part of a Tulalip Native boarding school awareness event on Sept. 30. tribal member, said his mother went to the Tulalip boarding school. “She lived a half a mile from here and she could see her home but she couldn’t go home. She had to stay here at school,” said Hatch. The effect of losing generations to the boarding schools is still being felt in Native communities. “There are families that haven’t been able to move beyond that and families still stuck in that,” said Tulalip Tribal vice-chairmen Glen Gobin. Many children returned with trauma that they had to deal with for the rest of their lives. “They showed us they loved us, but it was hard for them to hug and tell us,” said Teri Gobin. Glen Gobin said he was glad the community showed up to honor and respect the date.

“I didn’t think in my lifetime that I would have a gathering like this, where we come together as a tribe with this many people, especially this many young people, to talk about the boarding schools,” he said. Earlier this summer the history of residential schools re-emerged because of 751 unmarked graves found near a Canadian Native boarding school. Tulalip Tribal officials and other Native groups are pushing for legislation for a full investigation into the boarding schools of the U.S. “We haven’t got the apologies from the government like they did in Canada, or from the churches,” said Teri Gobin. “There’s never been a full acknowledgment of the atrocities that came across our people in these boarding schools,” said Glen Gobin.

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Hunter named state track coach of the year ____ Judd Hunter was honored for 20 years of leading Arlington track athletes to sustained success

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Longtime Arlington High School track coach Judd Hunter was selected as the Boys Track High School Coach of the Year for Washington state in 2021. Hunter was selected by his peers at the U.S. Track & Field Coaches Association. When Hunter was told about the recognition, he initially didn’t believe that he had won the award. “I thought my AD [athletic director] was joking with me, teasing me,” he said. It wasn’t until later he realized that it was real. “I finally went to my mailbox at school and saw the letter,” said Hunter. “It’s kind of a cool feeling, but it did take me by surprise." Hunter has been the Arlington High School track coach for 20 years now and will be heading into his 21st track season this spring. He also serves as the defensive coordinator for the Arlington High School football team. During high school and college Hunter competed on track teams and said he hoped to continue by coaching. “When the job opened up in my second year here, I knew I wanted to apply for it,” he said. After he received the

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job, he knew he wanted to coach track long term. “I really like to see the improvement of the athletes from their freshman to their senior years,” said Hunter. Hunter has brought a lot of success to Arlington track teams as well. When he first started coaching in the program only about 30 students would try out for the team, but now some years get as many as 175 students. “We’ve had a few state championships and those are always fun,” he said.

“In 2010 we won our first league championship." The teams have now won numerous league and district championships for both the boys and girls track teams over the last 10 years, including many championships in a row. “We’ve had a lot of successes,” said Hunter. “I’m a very competitive person and we always keep a competitive mindset. I think the students appreciate that desire.” He says he hopes to instill a “winning mindset” in the track athletes he

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are unsightly and detrimental to plant life in spring, but they also can be harmful in the winter. Weeds and debris left to linger in gardens through the winter provide overwintering spots for insects and can contribute to disease. So it’s imperative that weeds and debris are removed before the ground hardens in winter. Don’t wait until the ground hardens, as that can make it hard to remove the roots of weeds, adversely affecting the garden as a result. Cooper said some weeds, such as shotweed, grow during the winter and need to be removed before they spread. “You want to pick them before they make seed,” Cooper said. Cooper said it’s important to remove leaves from the lawn. If left over the winter, it could kill the grass. She said the fall is a good time to put down grass seed on any bald spots that have developed and add fertilizer. The leaves can be used for mulch in the garden,

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left in the garden through the winter. These plants can attract insects and are vulnerable to disease, which can make it hard for the garden to thrive in the spring. “The rain invites fungus and all sorts of disease,” Cooper said. “Fungal diseases could thrive in the wet winter.” She added that tomato plants should be removed in the fall too. Tomato plants are susceptible to blight, which can stay in the soil. In addition to removing debris from the lawn, Cooper said if may be a good time to plant a cover crop. She recommended a mix of a grain and a legume such as rye or oats and vetch. The legume will help add nitrogen to the soil when it’s plowed under in the spring. n Protect fruit trees. If you have fruit trees, install mouse guards around the base to prevent mice and voles from killing the trees over the winter. If left to their own devices over the winter, mice and voles may eat the bark of fruit trees, killing the trees as a result. The Farmer’s Almanac notes that mouse guards made of fine mesh hardware cloth can effectively

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October To-Do List for gardeners In my world, overhaul or plant September ala new lawn. Applying an organic ways feels like a fertilizer like EB continuation of Stone Nature’s summer, whereas Green 10-1-4 now October puts me will help keep in the mood for By Steve Smith your lawn green fall. Shrubs and trees are starting to really all winter long and into early color up, everywhere you spring. The fungus disease look retailers are displaying Red Thread can sometimes mums and pumpkins (not to be a problem in the fall and mention Halloween candy), Bonide Infuse will help conlawns are waking up from trol it in one easy applicatheir summer dormancy, tion. While crane flies have and home owners are going fallen off the radar screen nuts with their Halloween for several years now, I have decorations. The days are noticed an unusual number decidedly shorter and the of them on my turf this fall. nights much cooler. On the This might be the year to one hand, it is a time to take consider treating for them. ROSES: Stop fertiliza deep breath and slow down from the frenzied pace of ing and leave a few finished watering, mowing, staking, blooms on to form hips. deadheading, harvesting, Don’t do any hard prunand weeding. On the other, ing now, just a little snipit is our last golden oppor- ing to tidy them up. Once tunity to wrap up our land- the nights get into the 30’s, scaping projects and get the we can then do some serigarden ready for bed. Here ous mulching and pruning. are some things to consider (Remember the saying: “Hip for this wonderful month. high in the fall, knee high in WATERING: Watch the the spring”). If you have lots weather. If we get a week or of mildew and aphids, apply so of dry days, we will still Bonide Rose Rx (or someneed to apply some water to thing similar). It is a natural the garden Don’t forget your product containing neem oil containers and raised beds! that helps to control diseasThese areas usually have es, insects, and mites. potting-type soils that drain PERENNIALS: There fast and still need water ev- are still some late bloomers ery few days. that look great, like asters, LAWNS: I am sure that mums, Japanese anemones, we have all noticed that cone flowers, Russian sage, lawns are starting to green sedums and toad lilies, to up all on their own, but if you name just a few. Ornamenwant to speed up the pro- tal grasses are just spectacucess then there is still time. lar right now. Enjoy the last Practically speaking, this is blooms of the season and probably the last month to don’t rush to tidy things up.

There are lots of seeds in those old flower heads that the birds will enjoy. Wait until the first frost to really start cleaning up the perennial beds, or better yet, wait until mid to late February to do it. CONTAINERS: This last good rain pretty much wiped out my geraniums, so it’s time to clean out the summer color and replant with hardy evergreen perennials, ground covers, maybe a few dwarf shrubs, and of course those ever-reliable pansies and violas. If you are looking for a good natural source of fertilizer, try some E.B. Stone Pansy and Fall Flowers fertilizer which contains seabird guano, a more readily soluble form of organic nitrogen. BULBS: This is the month to get serious about planting bulbs. With some careful planning you can have blooming bulbs from January until June, sometimes all in the same pot. Don’t forget to add some E.B. Stone Bone Meal or their Bulb Food, both of which contain lots of phosphorus, an ingredient that bulbs love. VEGETABLES: I just

Asters are late bloomers that look great in your garden. pulled out the tail end of my tomatoes and zucchini and will be sowing some carrots and lettuce. Last month I stuck in some spinach and broccoli where the beans and cucumbers were growing. Building a cloche (a temporary greenhouse-type structure) will also help to produce a successful winter crop. Garlic is a must to plant in the fall. Whatever you plant, by all means add some organic fertilizer to replenish the soil after harvesting your summer crops.

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Boys & Girls Club plans auction The auction helps to raise funds for Boys & Girls Club services that help local children and families By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com The 27th annual Arlington Boys & Girls Club auction will be held again this year and will help raise money for local Boys & Girls Clubs. The event will be on Oct. 16 at the Angel of the Winds Casino at 3438 Stoluckquamish Lane, Arlington. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Last year because of the COVID pandemic the auction was held online, but this year they will have both an in-person and online component. “We’re in-person at the Angel of the Winds arena

this year,” said Chad Harris, unit director for the Arlington Boys & Girls Club. A live auction will be held there with many of the items. “All the other items will be auctioned online like they were last year,” said Harris. This year’s items include packages from Skincare Lounge, the Evergreen Speedway and a rental property in Leavenworth. Flowers by George is also providing a bouquet each month for a year. “We have a big package from the Seattle Storm, including a signed bag from the team,” said Harris. “The big item is a brand new roof from S&S Roofing that is valued at $11,000,” he added. Funds raised at the auction go the Boys & Girls

Clubs of Snohomish County. “We are the first ones to get our needs met with the money and the rest goes to other clubs in the county,” said Harris. It is one of the larger fundraisers for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County each year, said Harris. Money that comes back to Arlington is used to help kids and families here. Scholarships and childcare help are two ways that the Arlington club tries to help families in need each year. “If you have three kids and they all want to play soccer or basketball but can’t afford that we can help you,” said Harris. Childcare needs are also supported by the club. “We generally don’t turn anyone away for that,” said Harris.

In 2019 the Arlington Boys & Girls Club spent about $175,000 helping with those programs, said Harris. The money will also help with supplies for the kids that need it. “If they can’t afford a mouth guard for example, we get them a mouth guard,” said Harris. “Anything that is club related and the needs are endless,” he said. The funding can also help start new programs at the club, such as a healthy living course they are putting together this year. “That is where the older kids can learn to cook and eat right,” said Harris. More information about the Arlington Boys & Girls Club and the programs it offers is available at bgcsc. org/snohomish-clubs/arlington-club.

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Reyes, Solomon named Students of the Month

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Marysville Getchell High School students Shawn Reyes and KayaMarie Solomon were recognized for their academic achievements as the September Students of the Month. The Student of the Month award is given out each month during the school year to a boy and a girl in the Marysville School District to recognize students’ community service and participation in their schools. The Marysville Soroptimist and Marysville Kiwanis clubs give out the awards. Shawn Reyes is involved in a number of activities with the district’s Navy Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (NJROTC). He is a member of the staff line and has been an unarmed drill team commander and drill team squad leader. With the physical strength team he helps to lead practice and has placed highly in those events in the past. With the NJROTC he is also a member of the academic team. Shawn has supported the group’s events, including helping to plan a leadership event and a summer orientation event.

At a summer orientation event he has also volunteered as a teacher. In the community Shawn has provided color guard services for Boeing events, Seattle Seahawks events and the Berry Bowl. Finally, Shawn is a Cadet of the Month award winner with the program. Athletically, Shawn has played three years of basketball and track and field at his school. For community service Shawn has helped with elementary school events and also at the Marysville Community Food Bank. Kaya-Marie Solomon has a 3.7 GPA and has been included in the Dean’s Honor Roll at her school. From 2018 to 2019 she served as a class officer and cabinet member for Marysville Getchell High School. She also takes part in the Marysville Getchell High School soccer team and was a JV Girls team captain in 2018 and 2019. From 2017 to now she has also been a team captain for a local Select Soccer team. For community service Kaya-Marie has helped out with sports events for the Select Soccer team as well. She currently works as a sales associate at the Tulalip outlet mall and hopes to attend a four-year university after graduating high school.

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Community members will be able to enjoy local beers and ciders when the Marysville Brew & Cider Fest returns this month. The annual event will be held on Oct. 15 at the Marysville Opera House at 1225 Third Street, Marysville. It will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., with VIP tickets being allowed to enter an hour earlier at 4 p.m. It is put on by the Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce. “This is our annual Brew & Cider Fest,” said Ivonne Sepulveda, president/CEO of the chamber. “It is a community event and we currently have nine confirmed breweries and cideries coming to it,” she said. The event brings together local residents for a night of trying products from local breweries while listening to live music. “It’s a fun event that brings the community out,” said Sepulveda. “I think people will like it for a chance to spend some time with other people and talk with the community." There are two bands scheduled for the event. Opening the event is Seattle Celtic folk rock band Stout Pounds and following them is the Johnny Cash tribute band Johnny Loves June. The event raises money for the lo-

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Local community service agencies, volunteer organizations and churches are joining the city of Marysville, Police Department and Fire District and Domestic Violence Services Snohomish County to help educate the community and let victims and families know that we care. They’re offering several ways to show your support for the #BreakTheSilence effort in Marysville: Add the #BreakTheSilence custom frame to your Facebook profile photo. Download the frame at https://bit.ly/39ZYzfB. Wear a purple shirt on Tuesdays in October and share your selfie on Facebook with the hashtag #BreakTheSilence. Replace your porch light with a purple bulb or decorate your home or business with purple balloons or string lights. Donate to help fund care kits for Marysville domestic violence victims at https://www.marysvillewa.

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Nathan Walsh of Georgetown Brewing in Seattle, right, pours a drink for Carl Grover at the Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce's second annual Brew & Cider Fest on Sept. 8, 2018. cal chamber of commerce for the services they provide to the local business community. “Not typically a huge fundraiser for us,” but it does raise some money for the chamber, said Sepulveda. “We do get a grant from the Marysville hotel/motel tax fund that helps pay for the event as well,” she said. The event was not held last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We had to cancel our 2020 event, so we are excited to bring it back for 2021,” said Sepulveda. She said that the event will follow the safety mandates of the state so masks will be required except when eating food or drinking.

“The breweries will be spaced accordingly and the food will be individually served as well,” she said. Coastal Community Bank and HomeStreet Bank are sponsors for the event. Sepulveda invites the community to come out for a fun night. “There are no options right now to buy tickets at the door so you have to order them online,” she said. A VIP ticket option will allow you to get in the doors an hour earlier and there is a $10 designated driver option as well. Tickets and more information about chamber events are available at marysvilletulalipchamber.com.

gov/1007/Make-a-Donation. Encourage a local business or public space to display a #BreakTheSilence poster during the month of October. You can pick up a poster at City Hall, 1049 State Ave., 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Share information and resources with a friend or neighbor who may be in an unsafe situation. Domestic violence is not a pretty topic but it’s an important one. Here in Marysville, police respond to an average of 85 domestic violence calls every month. For more information, please visit www.marysvillewa.gov/DomesticViolence. If you or someone you know is in an unsafe situation, it’s important to know that resources are available. Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County can help you create a safety plan, find a support group or counselor, and access legal information. Learn more at https://dvs-snoco.org/.

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bigger than the typical tiny homes that Seattle currently uses. “We started off with tiny homes that were so small they were like fireworks stands,” said Teri Gobin, Tulalip Tribal chairwoman. “We figured that wouldn’t work for our people because we wanted them to have a place that had heat, that had water, that they could cook in." Support services will also be located on site. “The site will also include a big community building that will host laundry

facilities, a computer lab, a community kitchen and the staffing of social services,” said Teri Nelson, executive director of tribal services with the Tulalip Tribes and one of the main organizers of the project. Families, couples and individuals will all have shelter options at the village. The project came about in part due to a $2.7 million grant from the Washington state Department of Commerce. Providing housing support to community members is something the Tulalip Tribes have been hoping to do for a few years. “This has been a dream of ours for a long time, so

to finally break ground and know that in the near future we’ll be serving so many different people is exciting,” said Gobin. “I know the board is committed to ending our housing crisis and this is the next step in that,” said Rochelle Lubbers, chief administrative officer with the Tulalip Tribes. Beginning the Village of Hope project took a lot of work on its own. “We definitely experienced challenges with this past year. It was in the middle of a global pandemic and the project was almost put on hold,” said Nelson. “It really made for an uncertain future."

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the community has to support each other to build up from past injustices. “Intergenerational trauma is what all of us suffer from as tribal members, and the only way through that is through our community and with love and support for each other,” she said. “When people have homes we know they become constructive citizens of our community."

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The city of Marysville is accepting grant applications for funding to support projects or services principally benefiting low- and moderate-income people and areas. About $248,750 is available from federal Community Development Block Grant funds for Public Facilities and Infrastructure; the city will focus those funds on projects specifically addressing homelessness. Another estimated $56,250 is available for Public Services. Application deadline is 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20. Funds will be available for 2022 and 2023. Find more information and the application online at https://www.marysvillewa.gov/434/Community-Development-Block-Grants. Eligible applicants are: n Private non-profit organizations that have received 501(c)(3)

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Arlington Public Schools accepting Highly Capable referrals through Nov. 12

Arlington Public Schools is now accepting Highly Capable Program referrals for students in kindergarten, first grade and second grade. Referrals will be accepted through Nov. 12 and evaluated for possible program participation for the 202122 school year. Referrals for students in kindergarten through 11th grade will be accepted from March 1-30, 2022 and will be evaluated for possible program participation for the 202223 school year.

Students who are highly capable may possess, but are not limited to, the following learning characteristics: n Capacity to learn with unusual depth of understanding, to retain what has been learned, and to transfer learning to new situations; n Capacity and willingness to deal with increasing levels of abstraction and complexity earlier than their chronological peers; n Creative ability to make unusual connections among ideas and concepts; nAbility to learn quickly in their area(s) of intellectual strength; and n Capacity for intense concentration and/or focus. Referral forms may be found under the "For Families/District Programs/Highly Capable" menus on the district website. For assistance, please contact Karl Olson, Director of Categorical Programs, at 360618-6210.

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If you’re a golfer or follow the sport, you likely know that in general, golf ’s popularity is declining. Fortunately, here in Marysville, we’re seeing a different story. The city’s long-term management strategy for Cedarcrest Golf Course is paying off handsomely. The national story is a very challenging one. More than 800 golf courses have closed within the last decade. Between 2002 and 2016, the number of regular golfers declined by 30 percent, falling from 30 million to 21 million. As the previous generation of golfers ages, their children and grandchildren generally aren’t replacing them on the course. The number of golf courses began shrinking in the early 2000s and was exacerbated by the Great Recession later that decade. In 2012, 155 golf courses closed in the United States while only 13 new ones opened. Here’s where Marysville’s course bucked the trend. Cedarcrest was developed by the Quast family in 1927. This picturesque 3-star course designed by golf architect John Steidel offers something for golfers of all skill levels and has been a popular asset to our community for nearly a century. In 1971, the City of Marysville purchased the

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104-acre Cedarcrest Golf Course; grant funds used to help buy the property stipulate that it can only be used for public recreational purposes. In 1980 the city bought an additional 12.5 acres to improve the east side of the course. Over the years Cedarcrest faced declining numbers and significant maintenance demands. This posed a predicament for the city. Beginning in the late 1980s, city leadership developed and implemented a longrange plan to restore the golf course and its profitability. This involved investing in course improvements over several years. In 1988 a new maintenance building was constructed. Major upgrades in 1996-1997 included renovation of fairways, greens and tees plus draining, irrigation and cart path construction. In 2010, 52 sand bunkers were added to guard the greens and, most recently this year,

we added additional course drainage and pavement and landscaping outside of Bleachers. It’s important to note that revenues collected from greens fees, rentals/ leases and cart fees pay for all operational expenses and debt service on major improvements. Existing debt on golf course improvements will be paid off this year, putting our course in a healthy financial position. Since 2015, the city has contracted with Premier Golf Centers to operate Cedarcrest. The leading golf course management services company for municipalities in the Northwest, Premier currently manages 11 courses in seven cities including Marysville. Premier has increased course maintenance and restored the health of the greens. They also introduced new programs to attract and retain golfers including online tee-time reservations and reduced rates in off hours. According to Premier’s Shayne Day, former Cedarcrest golf pro, “the local passion is back and we believe will stick around for a long time.” We appreciate the entire Premier team. Another attraction at Cedarcrest is Bleachers Grill, a full-service restaurant and See NEHRING on page 10

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n LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Councilman Nehring’s support transcends political ideology I was very pleased to see that Nate Nehring won the County Council primary election with what appears to be the largest vote total in the district’s recorded history. I am one of Nate’s many supporters and have followed his campaign closely. It is clear to me that the Councilmember’s base of support transcends political ideology. His strong work ethic and overall character continues to earn the respect of others, even those who may think differently politically. I would like to see more of this from our leaders; prioritizing constituents over politics. Nate is one of the few elected leaders who immediately responds to outreach from residents and does everything in his power to bring about solutions to community issues. As long as Nate continues down this road, he will have my support. He should have yours too. Renae James Marysville

I support Nelson for Arlington City Council I have known Debora Nelson for many years and support her for the City Council position in Arlington. For the last several years I have attended the council meetings in person or for the last year and a half virtually. I have observed her research every issue that requires a vote, by gathering information through literature and attending

meetings at the county or state level on that issue. I may not always agree with her vote and yet I know that her research has caused her to vote for what she feels is best for Arlington. She has been an asset to the council and Arlington, and deserves our support. Holly Sloan-Buchanan Arlington

Councilman Nehring supports county employees who serve in military

As a father and husband whose wife and son have or are serving in the United States military, I always appreciate when our leaders demonstrate their support for those who have served the nation. I learned through the newspaper about County Councilmember Nate Nehring’s legislation to provide financial relief to the families of military service members when they are called into action. It was surprising to hear that prior to this important bill, Snohomish County employees who were reservists in the military had to take a massive pay cut (due to the difference between their regular wages and the much lower wages paid by the military) when they were called to serve our country. That isn't right. Kudos to Nate Nehring for finding a fix to this so that military reservists and their families can have some financial stability. I am proud to be represented by Nate on the County Council and will be voting for his re-election in November. Carl G. Cary Arlington

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Pumpkin Trails Quest comes to Marysville By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Marysville families can explore local trails as part of the Pumpkin Trails Quest scavenger hunt this month. Registration for families or individuals is $5 at marysvillewa. gov. The event runs Oct. 1-31. “There are three different trails in Marysville that I have placed some pumpkin photos around,” said Jennifer Friess, athletic supervisor with the Marysville Parks, Culture and Recreation Department. Some pumpkin facts will also be posted with the photos for families to learn more about them. “This is just a fun way to explore some of our trails and get out,” said Friess. Families can complete the trails in a single day or spread it out over multiple days if they want. Those who register will receive a worksheet to help them find the photos hidden around the Marysville trails.

“They’ve got to fill out the worksheet and upload to it our website,” to be entered into a random drawing for prizes. Instructions for uploading the worksheet are provided to those who register. Winners will receive prize baskets valued at $30 each. Winners will be contacted on Nov. 3. The event is similar in format to other scavenger hunts the city of Marysville has put together this year. “The scavenger hunts that my co-worker put on earlier in the year were so popular that we wanted to follow those up in some form,” said Friess. Those scavenger hunts brought people out to various parks in February around Valentine’s Day and around local parks and businesses for the Easter season. “Now we’re trying to celebrate the month of ‘Walktober,’” said Friess. She hopes the activity will encourage people to get active during the fall season while intro-

ducing them to some of Marysville’s trails. Friess said the previous scavenger hunts helped families discover new parts of the city. “They liked that it takes them to places that they maybe didn’t know where there,” said Friess.

“It gives them more knowledge of what we have,” she added. The city has begun offering the scavenger hunts to provide activities that are safe during the COVID pandemic. “It’s a fun family activity,” said Friess. “It’s something that they

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Family of Walt McKinney, grandson Shane McKinney left, and sister Helen Medley, help put some mulch on a memorial tree to commemorate the long-time Marysville community member on Oct. 1.

Buell said Ferri gave back a lot to the community. “Right away he became one of the pillars of this community with year-round community service,” he said. “He enjoyed volunteering and held various leadership positions." Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring said Ferri was always a positive person. “When you’re starting your day you want to run into people like Mike because they brighten your day,” Nehring said. Whenever Nehring was at events he would be greeted by Mike, he said. “I got to see Mike quite a lot because the Kiwanis are so great at supporting our

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can all do together." Friess added, “They can get out and it is something that the family can look forward to." More information about the city of Marysville’s recreation offerings is available at marysvillewa.gov.

events, whether it’s the Fishing Derby or the Merrysville for the Holiday parade,” said Nehring. McKinney passed away on Dec. 9, 2018. “He was heavily active in Kiwanis in multiple ways. He served multiple years as the president,” said Buell. “If we had a fundraiser out at the rest stop he always worked the graveyard,” said Kiwanis member Tom King. King said McKinney loved helping out with holiday events. “When we ran the fireworks stand it was the same thing, Walt was always there,” said King. For volunteering for more than 25 years with the Kiwanis he received the Legion of Honor award. “You don’t have to go far to find out how much he meant to so many people, from Kiwanis to so many

community members,” said Nehring. McKinney was an Air Force veteran and served for 26 years with the Marysville Police Department, retiring as the assistant police chief. “I wasn’t always a member of this police department, but I really appreciate the contributions that Walt made to make this a better community,” said Marysville Police Chief Erik Scairpon. Marysville City Council member Jeff Vaughan said he learned a lot from McKinney. “I served on a committee where he was the chair person and he taught me more about the right way to run a public meeting than anybody else I have ever served with,” said Vaughan. More information about the Marysville Kiwanis Club is available at marysvillekiwanisclub.org.

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The result was a banner year with nearly 48,000 rounds of golf played and a 22% increase in revenue over 2019. This year is also trending very well. Great weather in August spurred 7,522 rounds of golf. Annual revenue to date is 61% ahead of budget and is on track to substantially surpass last year’s record number. I’m proud of our city’s long-term strategy that maintained Cedarcrest Golf Course, the oldest publicly owned golf course in Snohomish County and one of the oldest in the state, as a beautiful community asset for residents and visitors.

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attractive Marysville dining option whether you golf or not. Owner/manager Jeff Darrah adapts his menu with something for everyone. In good weather, the patio dining with a view is wonderful. All of these improvements started Cedarcrest’s economic turnaround. Still, no one could have predicted what 2020 would mean for golf. When the COVID pandemic shut down most recreational activities, golf experienced a great increase in demand. After being closed for 43 days in spring 2020, Cedarcrest reopened to record numbers that were sustained throughout the balance of the season.

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Cougars fall to Burlington-Edison By Nathan Whalen christopher@northcountyoutlook.com A competitive homecoming game saw Lakewood score four touchdowns but fall short Oct. 1 against Burlington-Edison, losing 34-31. The Cougars jumped out to an early lead in the first half, but fell behind in the third quarter, Lakewood head coach Dan Teeter said. “You have to play 48 minutes of good football,” Teeter said. The Cougars scored on their first drive when quarterback Justice Taylor threw an 11-yard pass to wide receiver Blake Conyers with 7:28 remaining in the first quarter. After the point-after kick, Lakewood was up 7-0. “Justice threw up a nice jump ball and he went up and got it,” Teeter said of Conyers’ catch. Burlington-Edison responded with a 44-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Zach Watson to wide receiver Calvin Absten, but the point-after kick failed leaving Lakewood with a 7-6 lead with about 4:43 remaining in the first quarter. “Their quarterback was very talented,” Teeter said of Burlington Edison’s

quarterback. Teeter added Watson had 212 yards running against Lakewood and recently ran for 240 yards against Lynden. Taylor finished off the first quarter scoring with a one-yard touchdown run and Lakewood was ahead 14-6. The first part of the second quarter saw Lakewood eventually stop a Tiger drive that ended with a turnover on downs. Lakewood scored its only points of the second quarter when kicker Dylan Kirkpatrick kicked a 27-yard field goal to put Lakewood ahead 17-6. In addition, Teeter said Kirkpatrick was four-for-four on point-after attempts. Burlington-Edison put together a drive near the end of the half that culminated with Tiger running back Marquise Pressley scoring on a one-yard run with 1:22 remaining in the first half. Lakewood was leading 17-13 at halftime. The Tigers started the second half with the ball. Burlington-Edison took the lead 20-17 when Watson scored on an eight-yard touchdown run with 7:55 remaining in the third quarter. After Lakewood went

three-and-out, Burlington-Edison added another touchdown and, after the point-after kick, the Tigers were up by 10 points. “When you’re trading scores, it’s tough to fall behind by two possessions,” Teeter said. The fourth quarter started with Lakewood trailing 27-17. Lakewood linebacker Tyler Duncan recovered a fumble near the Cougars' 36yard line early in the fourth quarter. The subsequent drive pulled Lakewood to within three points at 27-24 when Taylor scored on a 21yard touchdown run. Burlington-Edison responded when Watson scored on a run from around seven yards out to pull ahead by 10 points 34-24. Tight end Andrew Molloy brought the Cougars within three points again when he caught a touchdown pass with 4:02 remaining in the game. “Our guys battled all the way to the end,” Teeter said. Teeter complimented Taylor’s performance Friday. He finished the game with 131 yards rushing and running for two touchdowns and 160 yards passing and throwing for two more

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Lakewood wide receiver Blake Conyers catches a ball over a Burlington-Edison defender to score the first touchdown of the Oct. 1 game touchdowns. “Justice Taylor was making plays on both sides of the ball,” Teeter said. “He was the guy who made our offense go.” Conyers had six catches for 59 yards and one touchdown and Molloy at three catches for 50 yards and one touchdown. The Oct. 1 loss leaves the Cougars and 2-3 for the season, which would make reaching the playoffs in a

competitive Northwest Conference a challenge. Two teams from the conference go to the playoffs and Teeter said six of the conference teams are ranked in the top 15 in the state. “We ‘re going to have to win out and get a little bit of help,” Teeter said. “All hope is not lost. We have our work cut out for us.” Lakewood’s season continues Oct. 8 when the Cougars travel to Lynden.

Eagles win Reach the Peak tourney By Nathan Whalen christopher@northcountyoutlook.com After playing six matches in an 11-team tournament, Arlington’s volleyball team came out on top of the annual “Reach the Peak” tournament held at Glacier Peak High School. The Eagles, who are ranked third in 3A volleyball by WIAA, started the Sept. 25 tournament in pool play coming out on top against Juanita, Lynnwood and Newport. They were then seeded for championship play and defeated Sammamish and

Glacier Peak’s varsity squad, winning each in two sets. The championship match saw Arlington take on Stanwood. The Eagles won the first set 27-25, Stanwood won the second 21-25 and Arlington won the third set 15-11. “The final match was extremely competitive and many of the players have mutual friends on the teams, which makes it fun,” Arlington head coach Kelly Pederson said in an email. “Glacier Peak High School was an incredible host with an amazing facility for the girls to be able to social distance and still network with players

and coaches that they know.” The annual tournament brought in nearly a dozen local teams. Arlington played against 2A, 3A and 4A schools during the oneday tournament. In addition to winning Reach the Peak, the Eagles also earned a pair of victories last week. Arlington traveled to Everett, Sept. 27, to win in three sets 25-19, 25-20 and 25-19. Arlington hosted Snohomish, Sept. 29, and won in three sets 25-19, 25-15 and 25-16. The Eagles’ season continues Oct. 6 when they host Shorewood. Game time is 7 p.m.

Marysville Pilchuck’s girls soccer team had a pair of competitive games last week, but came up short against both conference opponents. MP hosted Snohomish at Quil Ceda Stadium Sept. 28 and was defeated 4-2. “It was a good game for us,” Marysville Pilchuck coach Paul Bartley said. Marysville Pilchuck netted the first goal when Alexis Bell scored in the 22nd minute of the first half thanks to an assist from Elizabeth Martinez. Bell “broke through the

middle and Beth shot a nice pass,” Bartley said. Snohomish scored three times just before halftime and added another goal during the second half. Junior Kaitlyn Olson scored for Marysville Pilchuck with about 10 minutes remaining in the contest on a free kick from about 30 yards out. “She has a good foot." Bartley cited the defensive efforts of senior captain Meaghan Connelly, who “covered a lot of ground reading the field and made it difficult for the other team to attack down the middle.” “It was a hard-fought game,”

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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Bartley said. The second game saw Marysville Pilchuck travel to Everett Sept. 30 and lose to the Seagulls 3-1. “It was a real dog fight,” Bartley said with both teams scoreless in the first half. Marysville Pilchuck scored first with Olson hitting a free kick to the upper left corner of the goal from around 40 yards away, Bartley said. Everett tied the game a couple minutes later with a goal. Everett scored once in the 79th minute and then a late goal during extra time near the conclusion of the match.

Last week’s losses puts Marysville Pilchuck’s record at 1-7 for the season with their lone win coming Sept. 11 against Cascade. “The team is making improvement. We’ve just been unlucky,” Bartley said. He said that, after last year’s shortened and delayed season due to COVID-19, the team is happy to be competing in a regular season. “It’s just fun to actually play,” Bartley said. Marysville Pilchuck’s season continues Thursday when the soccer team hosts Mountlake Terrace. Game starts at 7 p.m.

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Daltons Midway North holds ribbon cutting By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Daltons Midway North held their grand opening in Marysville on Oct. 1 and will provide a new car maintenance option for locals. The business is located at 1384 State Ave., Marysville. The business is open 8 p.m. to 5 p.m. with 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. being the lunch hour, although some staff may still be around to help customers. “We service most makes and models, from small cars up to larger pickup trucks, as long as we can physically fit it in here,” said Bruce Caruthers, president and co-owner of the business. He said they will work on American, Asian and European cars. “We can do everything from an oil change to a complete engine and transmission replacement, suspension rebuild,” said Caruthers.

They provide basic maintenance options. “We don’t do so much of the custom stuff, that’s more of your hot rod shops, but we’re all about routine maintenance, repairs and breakdowns, hopefully not too much but it happens,” he said. The Marysville location is Caruthers second location, with the first being in Clearview. “I bought it from the family that had it for almost 40 years and I’ve owned it for six years as of today,” he said. This is the third career for Caruthers who came to the car repair business after learning how to build a car for himself. “When I was getting frustrated by my second career I started building my own custom car because we thought ‘why spend $50,000 on a new car that only kind of matches what we want,’” he said. Eventually Caruthers got more into the hobby.

“It was all the time, and he was just getting into it so much that I said ‘do something with it,’” said co-owner and Caruthers' wife Brooke Yool. After that Caruthers became an apprentice for a while before starting his own business in Clearview. “I like to see new challenges,” he said, adding he enjoys trying to find out exactly how to repair a car. “What is happening to make that sound?” Caruthers also said he likes making a welcoming business. “I love interacting with the customers and the staff. I believe that a happy staff means happy customers,” he said. “We’re a happy crew. So many shops you go into and they’re cursing and grumbling with each other." Caruthers wanted to thank the city and Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce for helping the new business get set up and holding a grand opening.

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Community officials help cut the ribbon at Daltons Midway North’s grand opening on Oct. 1. From left, co-owner Bruce Caruthers, Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring, Marysville city council members Mark James and Tom King, and Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce president/CEO Ivonne Sepulveda. Yool and Caruthers are from Lynnwood and are glad to be able to open in Marysville. “We’re just looking forward

to learning a new area,” said Caruthers. “It seems like a fantastic community here so far,” said Yool.