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Tips to help maintain hardwood floors Hardwood floors have long been sought after by home buyers. In its 2019 “Remodeling Impact Report,” the National Association of Realtors® revealed that new wood flooring was the fourth most popular project to attract buyers. Of course, hardwood floors aren’t just for buyers. Homeowners who already have hardwood floors know

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easily, and it does not play well with water,” said Lori Butner, owner of Abbey Van Dam Carpet and More in Marysville, in an email. She said hardwood floors will absorb the water and make it swell and eventually develop waves. The only way to repair this type of damage is to refinish the top of the floor and sand it to a flat surface. She added that hardwood is similar to skin. When water and soap are applied, it cleans, but also dries it out. She said homes with natural gas or wood burning stoves, are also very dry. When using such heat sources, hardwood floors can become extremely dry, the wood will shrink and gaps and cracks become visible. This is normal. She recommended using a humidifier. The only sustainable hardwood available is cork, which is the bark of a tree that the tree will naturally recover and can be harvested again, Butner said.

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To polish or not to polish? Polishing floors is an inexpensive way to keep them looking good. But the home improvement experts at BobVila.com note that not all floors can be polished, and determining which ones can depends on the finish. Floors with waterproof barriers such as urethane will benefit from routine polishing. However, floors with penetrating finishes like tung oil will need to be waxed rather than polished. “Hardwood floors today should never be waxed or polished,” Butner said in an email. With new finishes available, customers will either have an on-site urethane or water-based finish, or, with pre-finished hardwood, the finish is most likely aluminum oxide. What finish is on the floor? The Hardwood Distributor’s Association recommends a simple way for homeowners to determine which type of finish is on their hardwood floors. Homeowners are advised to rub a finger across the floor. If no smudge appears, then the floor is surface sealed. If a smudge is created, then the floor has been treated with a penetrating seal. The HDA also notes that recently installed wood floors are likely surface sealed. What can I do on a daily basis? Some simple tricks and daily maintenance can help wood floors maintain their impressive look. n Utilize floor mats. The HDA notes that floor mats near entryways can reduce the time it takes to clean

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Following a few tips could help maintain hardwood floors. hardwood floors and reduce the wear and tear they endure. For example, tiny particles like dirt can scratch the floor and contribute to the kind of minor damage that adds up to significant scarring over time. Floor mats near entryways ensures that most of that dirt never makes it to the wood floors. Butner said area rugs should be removed from the hardwood floor at least twice a year. “Most area rugs will scratch the hardwood floor over time,” Butner said. Also, the area rug will shield the area underneath from the natural elements of the home. The floor underneath an area rug will maintain its original color while the rest of the floor will amber. n Vacuum without a beater bar. Some vacuums contain beater bars, which are designed to pick up human hair, dog hair and other things that conventional vacuums may not be able to pick up. The HDA advises vacuuming without the beater bar, as it can contribute to small scratches in the floor. Sweeping with a highquality broom or microfiber cloth is another way to pick up dirt without damaging floors. Butner said deep scratch is really challenging to hide or repair without it being very visual. n Use manufacturerrecommended cleaning

products. Local home improvement stores sell a host of hardwood floor cleaning products, but the HDA notes that many flooring manufacturers now sell their own hardwood floor cleaners designed specifically for their floors. These products are likely homeowners’ best bets. Homeowners who can’t find them can seek recommendations from a local flooring retailer. “We recommend a neutral cleaner,” Butner said. Abbey Van Dam sells a cleaner from Glitsa because it doesn’t have a reaction with a urethane finish applied to an on-site finished floor. Hardwood floors are attractive for many reasons. And they look even more stunning, and last much longer, when homeowners make an effort to maintain them. Abby Van Dam Carpet and More was established in 1968 by Ben and Jeanne Van Dam. It is a secondgeneration, family owned and operated business with a full-service showroom and professional installation services. The Marysville business specializes in ceramic tile, natural stone, carpet, hardwood, laminated flooring, LVP, LVT, Rigid Core, slab granite, Quartz and window covering. For more information, go to www.abbeyvandamcarpet.com or call (360) 6532210.

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Crews begin maintenance work on Marysville's water tower By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Work has begun on the Marysville water tower to put on a new protective coating to keep it maintained for the next couple of decades. The city stopped using the tower in the late 1980s but is still responsible for periodic maintenance of the structure. “This is a water asset that needs to be maintained for safety,” said Karen Latimer, Marysville’s director of public works services and utilities. The tower will be 100 years old on Nov. 17 this year. “It is a historic aspect of the community,” which has often served as the “face” of the city, said Latimer. The water tower is reSee TOWER on page 2

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Arlington School District board of directors candidates Erica Knapp, left, and Ryiad Cooper talk during a ‘meet and greet’ organized by the Stilly Valley Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 12.

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Contractor crews begin to build scaffolding around the Marysville water tower as part of maintenance for the structure on Oct. 14.

Arlington City Council and Arlington and Lakewood school board candidates introduced themselves to the community at a ‘meet and greet’ event on Oct. 12. The Stilly Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted the event for various can-

didates who will be on the ballot for the upcoming Nov. 2 general election. Ballots have been sent out and are due by 8 p.m. on Nov. 2. Arlington City Council Pos. 3 Incumbent Debora Nelson will be challenged by Avery Hufford in the race

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Many improvements at Evans Park By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Local little league teams have returned to the Evans Park baseball field after it received numerous improvements over the last few months. Arlington Mayor Barbara Tolbert and Snohomish County Council member Nate Nehring came out to the park on Oct. 13 to recognize the work that has been done. Both the city and the county contributed funds to the improvement project that included a new backstop, sidewalks, curbing around the playground, wood chips and new dugouts. Stilly Valley Little League coach John Erickson said that last year was rough for the local league because of the pandemic, but they are glad to get out to the new park

this fall. “The improvements are great. It seems like it’s at a good basic level and it’s only going to improve from here,” said Erickson. “We’re very happy to have a good field here that compete with the Quake fields." Tolbert said she was glad the city could help contribute to a project that was important for the league. “These ballfields are heavily used, some of the heaviest used spaces in our parks,” she said. “It’s important that we have these places for kids, especially coming off of COVID,” she added. Arlington officials also hoped to support outdoor activities to encourage local kids to get active. See EVANS on page 2

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“It’s important for the kids to get outside, have some competition and learn those leadership skills withs sports,” said Tolbert. She was happy with the improvements that have been finished at the park. “The backstop is phenomenal. So much of an upgrade,” she said. Paved walkways also make the baseball fields more accessible for parents and grandparents. “All of this pavement has provided more accessibility which is something we always want. We hope that people

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ceiving maintenance now because its current protective outer layer is reaching the end of its life. “We’re starting to see the deterioration and other signs that indicate failure,” said Latimer. The Marysville City Council directed staff to preserve the tower in 2020. Repairs were made to the catwalk last year and the maintenance this year will be paid for by the city. The contract came in at about $492,000. Contractor crews are planning to take off the ex-

who have disabilities have more access to these spaces,” said Tolbert. Erickson said it’s good for his team to know that the city wants to invest for them as well. “I think it not only helps the kids have a good, safe place to play baseball, but it also lets them know that the city cares about them enough to put some money into this,” he said. Nehring said the county was glad to contribute to the project. “I think one thing that is important for the County Council is prioritizing community projects that impact our kids in a positive way,” he said. He appreciated the city of Arlington bringing the project to the attention of the Council.

isting outer layer by blasting it down to the bare steel. “They will repair any area that has corrosion, which we expect will be minimal,” said Latimer. Afterward they plan to apply a new protective coating. Other improvements are planned, including an electrical outlet at the top of the catwalk meant to help with the holiday lights put on the tower, a hatch to inspect the interior and some safety harness connectors to help staff safety. The work is expected to take about 56 days. “They’re constructing a scaffolding structure for the entire area,” said Latimer.

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“We’re really happy to be a partner with the city of Arlington on this,” he said. A few of the park improvements are still coming, including paving of the parking lots and new bleachers. They are expected in the next couple of months, said Tolbert, but supply chain issues caused by the pandemic make it difficult to estimate exactly when they will be complete. In a grant-funded separate project, construction crews are also working on the roads right next to Evans Park to add sidewalks. “With the Complete Streets improvements coming to these roads I think it’s going to be so much easier for parents,” said Tolbert.

The blasting and painting work involve some hazardous chemicals so the work will be fully contained at the site. Continuous air monitoring at the perimeter will also be done for public safety. “A couple of inspectors will be keeping an eye on the project,”said Latimer. Street parking on 6th Street will be closed during the work, while building access will remain open. The Comeford Park playground west of the tower will also be closed during some parts of the process. The new coating is expected to last between 25 to 30 years.

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“It will be two-tone colors which should help make it look pretty sharp,” said Latimer. The painting will be a “cool gray” and a “dark forest green” to match the city of Marysville’s new logo. The new logo will also be shown on two sides of the tower. “That should make it a new attractive addition to the civic campus area,” said Latimer. Once the maintenance work is done the city may have a belated celebration for the centennial anniversary of the tower, said Latimer.

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Marysville breast cancer survivor Marjorie Allen talked with the North County Outlook to share her story with the community. Allen was diagnosed about 11 years ago. “I went in for a routine mammogram,” she said, and was called back in because of something her doctors saw. Shortly after a biopsy was done she learned that she had breast cancer. “Any time you hear the ‘cancer’ word it is upsetting,” said Allen. Fortunately, she works in the medical industry in scheduling for oncology, so she already knew many of the people to go to for help. “I had a lot of contacts so I got things done quickly,” she said. By August of that year she had a mastectomy and by September she began chemotherapy. “Definitely the hardest part was the chemotherapy for me,” said Allen. She was triple-positive for breast cancer, which meant a long and expansive treatment process had to be undertaken. About 10 percent of breast cancer diagnoses are triple-positive. Allen said she wasn’t

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used to being on the patient end of the system. “I had worked in medical oncology for a number of years, so I had worked around it a lot,” she said. “It was a lot for me to be on the other side of that,” she added. She said the effects of chemotherapy were challenging to handle. “Everybody is so different and has a different reaction to the treatment,” said Allen. The other difficult part of the diagnosis has been asking for help. “And, of course, the guilt I had because I wasn’t able to work,” said Allen. Eventually Allen had reconstructive surgery and has been able to get through her diagnosis. “I think for the most part it has been good,” she said. “Although it’s always in the back of your mind that it

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and a half that has been difficult because of COVID,” she said. Helping with American Cancer Society events has also provided Allen with a chance to do something with other survivors. “They do a lot for people going through cancer,” said Allen. “Not just helping with the research, but helping the patients." Allen also recommends that people going through a breast cancer diagnosis ask for assistance from their friends, family and community when they need it. “It can be hard to reach out for help, lots of people have difficulty with that, but they should do it,” said Allen.

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easily, and it does not play well with water,” said Lori Butner, owner of Abbey Van Dam Carpet and More in Marysville, in an email. She said hardwood floors will absorb the water which makes it swell and eventually develop waves. The only way to repair this type of damage is to refinish the top of the floor and sand it to a flat surface. She added that hardwood is similar to skin. When water and soap are applied, it cleans, but also dries it out. She said homes with natural gas or wood burning stoves, are also very dry. When using such heat sources, hardwood floors can become extremely dry, the wood will shrink and gaps and cracks become visible. This is normal. She recommended using a humidifier. The only sustainable hardwood available is cork, which is the bark of a tree that will naturally recover and can be harvested again, Butner said.

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To polish or not to polish? Polishing floors is an inexpensive way to keep them looking good. But the home improvement experts at BobVila.com note that not all floors can be polished, and determining which ones can depends on the finish. Floors with waterproof barriers such as urethane will benefit from routine polishing. However, floors with penetrating finishes like tung oil will need to be waxed rather than polished. “New hardwood floors today should never be waxed or polished,” Butner said in an email. With new finishes available, customers will either have an onsite urethane or water-based finish, or, with pre-finished hardwood, the finish is most likely aluminum oxide. What finish is on the floor? The Hardwood Distributor’s Association recommends a simple way for homeowners to determine which type of finish is on their hardwood floors. Homeowners are advised to rub a finger across the floor. If no smudge appears, then the floor is surface sealed. If a smudge is created, then the floor has been treated with a penetrating seal. The HDA also notes that recently installed wood floors are likely surface sealed. What can I do on a daily basis? Some simple tricks and daily maintenance can help wood floors maintain their impressive look. n Utilize floor mats. The HDA notes that floor mats near entryways can reduce the time it takes to clean

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Following a few tips could help maintain hardwood floors. hardwood floors and reduce the wear and tear they endure. For example, tiny particles like dirt can scratch the floor and contribute to the kind of minor damage that adds up to significant scarring over time. Floor mats near entryways ensure that most of that dirt never makes it to the wood floors. Butner said area rugs should be removed from the hardwood floor at least twice a year. “Most area rugs will scratch the hardwood floor over time,” Butner said. Also, the area rug will shield the area underneath from the natural elements of the home. The floor underneath an area rug will maintain its original color while the rest of the floor will amber. n Vacuum without a beater bar. Some vacuums contain beater bars, which are designed to pick up human hair, dog hair and other things that conventional vacuums may not be able to pick up. The HDA advises vacuuming without the beater bar as it can contribute to small scratches in the floor. Sweeping with a highquality broom or microfiber cloth is another way to pick up dirt without damaging floors. Butner said a deep scratch is really challenging to hide or repair without it

being very visible. manufacturern Use recommended cleaning products. Local home improvement stores sell a host of hardwood floor cleaning products, but the HDA notes that many flooring manufacturers now sell their own hardwood floor cleaners designed specifically for their floors. These products are likely homeowners’ best bets. Homeowners who can’t find them can seek recommendations from a local flooring retailer. “We recommend a neutral cleaner,” Butner said. Abbey Van Dam sells a cleaner from Glitsa because it doesn’t have a reaction with a urethane finish applied to an on-site finished floor. Hardwood floors are attractive for many reasons. And they look even more stunning, and last much longer, when homeowners make an effort to maintain them. Abby Van Dam Carpet and More was established in 1968 by Ben and Jeanne Van Dam. It is a secondgeneration, family owned and operated business with a full-service showroom and professional installation services. For more information, go to www.abbeyvandamcarpet.com or call 360-6532210.

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trees, Camellias, and Skimmia actually bloom in the dead of winter, often with added fragrance. And don’t forget winter heather. Deciduous shrubs and trees: Way too many here to list, but I would be remiss not to mention Japanese Maples for their fall color and winter bark. Oakleaf Hydrangeas have incredible fall color that

often hangs on until spring when the new growth finally pushes off last year’s leaves. ‘Pink Dawn’ Viburnum is a large shrub/small tree that starts blooming in November and continues through March with extremely fragrant pink flowers. Twig Dogwoods and Vine Maples have good fall color and brightly colored twigs, especially the ‘Pacific

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Fire’ Vine Maple. Witch Hazels and Winter Hazels both sport bright yellow fall color and colorful yellow blooms in late winter. Now is prime time to shop for fall color on deciduous shrubs and trees. Perennials and Winter Color: Evergreen perennials, such as Bergenia, Euphorbia, Hellebore, Heuchera, Wintergreen, and grasses (like Bronze Sedge, Orange Sedge and Blue Fescue) are all examples of hardy perennials that will keep their foliage all winter long. Of course, for nonstop blooms Pansies and Violas are a must. Pacific northwest gardeners have no shortage of choices when it comes to creating winter interest in the garden. Now is the time to check them all out at your favorite garden center and take a few new treasures home to brighten up your landscape. Stay safe and keep on gardening. Steve Smith is the owner of Sunnyside Nursery in Marysville and can be reached at sunnysidenusery@msn.com.

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The Marysville firefighter’s union will again wear Breast Cancer Awareness Month shirts to raise funds for breast cancer research this year. The shirts are worn by local firefighters after being bought by the union. “Nothing is paid for with any of the public funds,” said Dean Shelton, president of IAFF Local 3219 in Marysville. Shelton said local firefighters want to support to all parts of their community. “We have a diverse community and our ranks are just as diverse,” he said. Local firefighters know many people who have friends or family that went through a breast cancer diagnosis, or have gone through a diagnosis themselves, said Shelton. “We want to show solidarity with those who have faced this terrible disease,” he said. The Marysville firefighters have participated in the initiative for many years.

“We’ve been wearing the pink shirts for about a decade now,” said Shelton. It is part of a nationwide campaign that many firefighter organizations participate in each year in the U.S. and Canada. “Our firefighters throughout North America are here to show support for this meaningful initiative,” said Shelton. The firefighters look forward to helping out each year, he added. “We’re super excited every year to be a part of something that big,” he said. A lot of firefighting is helping your community, said Shelton, and many Marysville firefighters hope to do so on and off the job. “When we get off work we still want to provide,” he said. “Firefighters want to be of service to all parts of our community … so this is another experience of giving back."

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They give back in a number of different ways throughout the year and choose to participate in Breast Cancer Awareness Month each October. “This is no different than our muscular dystrophy fundraising or our food drives and our toy drives we do,” said Shelton.

The initiative is well-received each year. “We’ve never had a negative response, that’s for sure,” said Shelton. “It does tug on the heart strings when you do encounter someone who has had a family member going through it or who

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Larry's Plumbing opens M'ville showroom By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Larry’s Plumbing Supply held a ribbon cutting for their recently opened Marysville showroom on Oct. 6. The plumbing supply business has been around for a while, but not at the Marysville location. “Larry’s has been in Lynnwood since 1982,” said owner Erich Klemp. “My business partner and I purchased it in 2012.” The business stayed in Lynnwood until concerns about a potential eminent domain claim caused them to try and purchase the property. After that was unsuccessful, they decided to take a different route. “We went out on our own and purchased this property,” said Klemp. They are now open in Marysville at 1624 Grove St. Marysville, Suite A. “I love the new location because we got to make it what we wanted it to be,” said Klemp. “This has been something that has been a vision of ours."

The supply store provides fixtures and plumbing parts, including the harder-to-find parts, said Klemp. Unlike the majority of plumbing store showrooms, the plumbing in their facility is functional. “It’s different than any other showroom out there because you can actually turn stuff on. You can flush a toilet, you can get in the shower,” and see the water in action, said Klemp. They’ve also been able to expand to have fixtures available at their business. “We always had the parts, but we never had the fixtures and we have an opportunity for that,” said Klemp. The group also runs a related plumbing company. “We have a plumbing company attached to the business. So if you come in and purchase a toilet or a faucet and you want someone to put it in, we definitely have that capability,” said Klemp. This gives them a lot more direct knowledge on how to help customers who have plumbing needs. “I have nothing against

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the satisfaction of helping someone else,” he said. So far Klemp has enjoyed being a part of the Marysville community. “The support is amazing,” he said.

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Wag-O-Ween will be Oct. 23 Dogs in Arlington will get their own Halloween trick-or-treating event with the NOAH Center’s new Wag-O-Ween on Oct. 23. The local animal shelter is hosting the event which allows dogs and their owners to stop by 35 to 40 businesses where they can get treats. “We’ll have a map of the locations for people to take their animals and each location has a treat for the dog,” said Jennifer Holocker, marketing and development director for the NOAH Center. “They might have other stuff to go along with that, like a coupon." The businesses are mostly located in Arlington. Registration will be held at Legion Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Multiple bands and a beer and wine garden will also be available at the park that day. The cost to register be-

gins at $25 for one dog and one person. “It’s gotten a huge response so far. I knew it would be popular but I didn’t know it would be this popular,” said Holocker. “It’s really great to see a community get behind this." People enjoy events where people can bring their dogs, so Holocker hoped the center could organize something like that for Halloween this year. “Anytime we have an event that they can bring their animal to, we get crazy response,” she said. The event is also meant to support the NOAH Center located in Stanwood. “This helps to raise awareness for the NOAH Center if they don’t know us, and also to raise money,” said Holocker. Officials at the center have not been able to meet

with local pet owners as much as they used to. “It’s about getting out into the communities. We used to get out more but with COVID everyone has stayed close to home,” said Holocker. Funds raised during the event go toward feeding and caring for the animals that the shelter takes in. “During COVID we had quite a dip in funds that were coming in and so we’re trying to make up a little bit of ground for that,” said Holocker.

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event,” said Tina Beckstrom, senior development manager at the American Cancer Society and one of the main organizers of the Snohomish County event. “We’re expecting about 1,000 walkers, but that may vary because of COVID." Masks and social distanc-

ing will be required at the event. In addition, some teams are planning to walk in their own neighborhood away from the main event because of the pandemic, said Beckstrom. The Making Strides walk is an event where breast cancer survivors can come together as a community. “It’s a great place for survivors to connect,” said Beckstrom, who added they often bring their friends and

family as well. In 2021 it was announced by the World Health Organization that breast cancer is now the most common type of cancer, surpassing lung cancer. “It is so common now that people are affected by cancer, especially breast cancer,” said Beckstrom. She hopes the event will encourage more preventative measures, especially because many people put

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that most cancer patients will use is our 24/7 cancer helpline,” said Beckstrom. That line is available at 1-800-227-2345 and can help those going through a cancer diagnosis or caretakers by giving advice on problems or to help people find resources in the area. The Road to Recovery is another popular program that provides transportation for individuals going through diagnosis, but it had to be suspended due to the pandemic. “Once the COVID numbers come down, then we want to get that program up and running again,” said Beckstrom. More information about the Snohomish County Making Strides event is available at makingstrideswalk.org/ snohomishcounty.

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for this Arlington City Council seat. Hufford said he has lived as a renter for the past six years in Arlington. “I know what it’s like to be poor and know a lot of people in this area that are poor,” he said. He is also a small-business owner. One of the biggest challenges in Arlington is the incoming urbanization, said Hufford. “I left [Edmonds] because I was getting tired of all that,” he said. “I’m afraid that without proper planning the growth is going to make this area look like Lynnwood or Tukwila." Hufford acknowledges the city of Arlington, like all cities in the state, must plan for and accommodate growth according to the Washington Growth Management Act, but said that growth has to be managed correctly. “I know what it looks like when the area starts to get a little too big and the growth is not properly managed,” he said. Nelson is the incumbent candidate and a former small-business owner in the community. “I am running again because I have a passion for our city and our citizens,” she said. She got involved in her community at a young age because her aunt had cerebral palsy and her grandparents helped to push for more support for those with disabilities. “They were the beginners of fighting for ADA in our county and in our state,” said Nelson. In Washington state Nelson has served on a number of regional boards during her time on the City Council. “By bringing the voice of Arlington to King County and Pierce County it

kept us at the table so we can bring grant money to Arlington,” she said. Projects like the roundabout at 204th Street came to Arlington because of the grant funding Council members have been able to push for, she said. Unopposed Arlington City Council Candidates Incumbents Don Vanney, Heather Logan and Jan Schuette are all running unopposed in the November election and spoke at the meet and greet event. Vanney is a long-time Arlington resident who was appointed to the Council 18 months ago and said it has been a good learning experience. “I think with the visions I have been seeing that Arlington is on a good path,” he said. He believes in support for law enforcement and hopes recent state legislature laws can be changed. For 40 years he has also been a Special Olympics coach. “We do have a lot to do for ADA in our city. That is one of my goals on the Council,” he said. Schuette spent 18 years as a high school principal in Yakima Valley and Stanwood before retiring and

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getting into local politics. She said the biggest change the Council and Mayor Barbara Tolbert have been able to make is advocating for more state funding to come to the area. “I’ve had multiple legislators tell me ‘wow, I can’t go anywhere without hearing about Arlington,’” she said. “It does bring in a lot more money." Logan was appointed to the City Council last month and is a long-time member of the Arlington community. She hopes to support the city’s embedded social worker program and said that it needs to continue in the city. Career opportunities for young people is also important to Logan. “We have this group of young adults who maybe don’t want to go college or tech schools, they want to go to the job market,” she said. “We need to be able to offer that kind of life at a good wage to recent graduates who choose the job path right off." Arlington School Board Director District 5 Two first-time candidates, Erica Knapp and Ryiad Cooper, are compet-

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a lack of space. He said “there is no reason” that Arlington should have a facility like that. Knapp has lived in Arlington for about 15 years and has three boys in the Arlington School District. One of her children does have special needs and has an IEP (an individualized education plan meant to meet a children’s learning needs). “I really feel like voices like his and mine for special needs students are really important to have at the table where decisions are being made,” said Knapp. She said the district needs to be careful with its spending while it doesn’t have as high a student population as it usually does. “While enrollment is down it is presenting budgeting challenges so I look forward to supporting a smart use of funds,” she said.

Finally, she hopes to encourage more people to support schools and have their voice heard. “One thing I would like to see is more community involvement,” she said. Lakewood School District Director District 5 Leah Tocco is running unopposed for the Lakewood school board director district 5 position. She has a freshman at Lakewood High School and twins who currently attend English Crossing Elementary. “I’ve been involved in the school district through PTA meetings and last year was part of the reopening committee,” said Tocco. “This past year and a half has been a challenging one but I’m really proud of the work Lakewood has done to support our students and staff,” and she said she looks forward to continuing that.

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Tribal treaty rights are being attacked by so-called conservation groups that threaten legal action against our hatcheries. Hatchery production is an essential part of salmon recovery. Along with harvest, habitat and hydropower, it is one of the four H’s that fisheries managers keep in balance. We know the real reason we are failing to recover salmon is that their habitat is being destroyed faster than we can restore it and climate change wreaks havoc on marine productivity and survival. But for some reason, hatcheries keep getting blamed for declining salmon runs and lost fishing opportunities. Much of this blame comes from false accusations that hatchery salmon are contaminating the genetic purity of wild salmon. There is no single known instance of a wild salmon or steelhead population going extinct while a local hatchery was producing the same stock. Meanwhile, several hundred unique West Coast populations have gone extinct in places where there are no local hatcheries. Washington has the largest hatchery system in the world. The tribes and our state co-manager operate hatcheries based on the latest science to provide salmon fishing for everyone. More than half of all the salmon harvested in western Washington come from hatcheries. We evaluate

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hatchery programs to make sure they do not interfere with salmon recovery. In fact, in some areas, hatchery programs are a lifeline to preserve and recover populations listed under the Endangered Species Act. Hatchery programs also are providing a lifeline to critically endangered southern resident orcas, with whom Lummi and other tribes share a cultural connection. The Lummi Nation’s hatchery program resulted in the reopening of our traditional spring chinook fishery on the Nooksack River starting in 2020. We named the annual Mother’s Day fishery Paq wet sut to honor Randy Kinley Sr., a Lummi Nation policy representative who passed away in 2017. Randy saw the need to protect our hatchery fish and worked with the state to create a 10-year plan to increase hatchery production to mid-1980s harvest numbers. Hatchery fish are treaty fish. When we signed a treaty with the U.S. government in 1855, we were promised the right to continue fish-

ing as we always had. The U.S. Constitution states that treaties with tribal nations are “the supreme law of the land.” Our hatcheries uphold those treaties, because ongoing habitat degradation prevents natural-origin salmon from returning in harvestable numbers. There is no legal ground to challenge our hatchery programs, and yet we face the constant threat of litigation. Some organizations masquerade as conservation groups, seeking donations to help salmon recovery, then spending money on lawsuits against our treaty rights. To make matters worse, we find ourselves having to compete for funding with these groups as tribes fight to solve a problem we didn’t create – to recover the fisheries that were promised to us in treaties. We shouldn’t have to rely on hatcheries. We would rather have a properly functioning ecosystem that supports natural salmon production. If conservation groups really want to help recover salmon, they should invest time and money toward protecting and restoring habitat. In the meantime, they should advocate for the hatcheries that provide sustainable numbers of salmon. Lisa Wilson is a Lummi Indian Business Council member and NWIFC Commissioner.

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Welcome to the Berry Patch Welcome to the Berry Patch from the Board of the Marysville Strawberry Festival to our community. We are planning to have monthly articles so our community will know what is going on with us and all the activities we are involved in. In September the Marysville Strawberry Festival started its 91st year and the Board is busy planning events for the 2022 June Festival and parade. Each year we come up with a theme and build our float around that theme. This year we are seeking theme ideas and float designs from the public. We are holding a contest from Oct. 4 to Nov. 3. There will be a grand prize of $250 for the winning theme and design. So put on your thinking cap and let us see your designs. For more information please go to our Facebook page or email us at maryfest.org@gmail.com or call 360-659-7664. We are excited to see what ideas you can bring us.

The Berry Patch We have not been able to have a Festival for two years due to Covid-19, so I thought I would let you know some of the activities we have been involved in. In February we held an on-line auction with awesome donated items and services from our local businesses. In June the Festival became a 501(c) (3) nonprofit charity organization. In August we held a three-day garage sale, and also sold delicious strawberry-rhubarb, apple, and peach pies. We thank you all for your incredible support. The Festival is a very active group but we could not do it without volunteers. We are actively seeking new volunteers. We have many activities in which you can get involved, from helping with the building of the float, be-

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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: October 13, 2021. Personal Representative: Jonathan Pennington Attorney for Personal Representative: Tanner K. Olson, WSBA #52879 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 188, 103 North Street, Arlington, WA 98223 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 21-4-01764-31.

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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 latter 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 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: Oct. 20, 2021 Personal Representative: Marsha Tanis Attorney for the Personal Representative: Brad Neuzig Address for Mailing or Service: 6918 100th St. NE Marysville, WA. 98270 (no solicitations) Court of probate proceedings: Superior Court of Washington for Snohomish County Case number: 21-4-01772-31

By Nathan Whalen nathan@northcountyoutlook.com Members of the Marysville Getchell and Marysville Pilchuck girls swim teams continue to hone their skills as the postseason nears. “We had a lot of girls get their best times,” said Meredith Jenks of both teams’ recent efforts. Jenks is the head coach of both Marysville Getchell and Marysville Pilchuck swim teams. The two teams practice together at Marysville Pilchuck High School and have the same schedule. During an Oct. 12 meet at home against Cascade, Jenks noted that Emily Heck competed for the first time in the varsity 1-meter springboard. “She worked really hard to get six different dives.” She said Tomahawk

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nity for our girls who will make it to district,” Jenks said. She highlighted the efforts Marysville Getchell swimmers Angelina Kyrsak in the 200-meter freestyle, Hannah Ludwig and Kenzie Collins in the 200-meter individual medley, Sylvia McWilliams and Sage Obiero in the 500-meter freestyle and Lorelei Pringle in the 100-meter backstroke. Marysville Pilchuck swimmers Kenzie Collins in the 200-meter individual medley, Heck in the 50-meter freestyle, Isa Raynaud in the 100-meter butterfly, and Madison Cook in the 500-meter freestyle also had great outings against Glacier Peak. The trip to Snohomish allowed both Marysville schools to honor their senior swimmers. Those seniors include Calderon, Raynaud, Devon Keator and Maddy Sulya from Marysville Pilchuck along with Marysville Getchell swimmers Anjolie Galang, Hailey Pineault, Ludwig, Michelle Burgess (team manager) and Taylor Miller. “It was so nice to have spectators at that facility,” Jenks said. Spectators haven’t been allowed to attend Marysville’s home meets this season because of COVID regulations. Marysville Pilchuck has 13 swimmers on its girls swim team while Marysville Getchell has 22 swimmers. “We’ve been getting more and more girls,” Jenks said. “I was very pleased with the number of new people who came to join us.” She added the teams have a lot of new freshmen and sophomores. After going through a shortened season last school year, Jenks said its nice for the team to have a real season this school year. Marysville’s regular season concludes Oct. 21 against Stanwood. The junior varsity championships take place Oct. 28, and the conference championships take place Nov. 3 through Nov. 6 at the Snohomish Aquatic Center.

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Lakewood soccer tops Nooksack Valley By Nathan Whalen nathan@northcountyoutlook.com

A senior-laden Lakewood girls soccer team split two games last week winning 6-0 on Oct. 12 against Nooksack Valley and then losing two days later to Burlington-Edison 0-4. “Every single game this season, they’re competitive,” Cougar soccer coach Nick Anderson said. Of the 10 seniors on the team, four have been starting since they were freshman. During the visit to Nooksack Valley, Anderson said the team built confidence. “They didn’t know how good they were.” The game saw junior Layla Thomas score two goals and Lauren Butcher

score a goal on a corner kick. Maranda Harrison, Jasmine Graham, and Tatum Ostlie each scored a goal. “It was a good experience all-around,” Anderson said. Graham had two assists, and Riley Westvang, Kahlan Buckley, and Kahlie Hensley each contributed an assist. He said junior varsity players had the opportunity to play during the second half. Two days later, Lakewood battled BurlingtonEdison, which is the fourth ranked 2A team in the state. “The girls rallied for 80 minutes. Unfortunately, at the end, the levy kind of broke,” Anderson said. Burlington-Edison scored around 20 minutes in the first half. The score re-

mained 1-0 until after the 65th minute, when Burlington-Edison scored three more goals. Anderson said the team had to deal with injuries to three players during the game. He complimented the efforts of freshman goalkeeper Ke’Ala Riveira, who was making her first start Oct. 14. She recorded 13 saves. “She did a really nice job listening to our leaders,” Anderson said. Last week’s games places Lakewood’s record to 4-5-2 with three games remaining as of press time. The Cougars host Oak Harbor Oct. 21 and Bellingham Oct. 23 before traveling to Squalicum in Bellingham Oct. 25. “They’ve all got their sights squarely set on the

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Lakewood senior Maranda Harrison advances the ball against several Burlington-Edison players during a 0-4 loss Oct. 14 against the Tigers.

postseason,” Anderson said. He complimented the team on fostering a collaborative relationship which will help them during the

playoffs, which would be a play-in to the tournament. “It’s going to be way more powerful if the communication is among

themselves,” Anderson said. He added that if the team remains healthy, the Cougars are competitive.