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We also started the year focusing resources to support our students academically, socially, and emotionally. Emotional and physical safety are a top priority, along with creating a sense of belonging where each student feels valued, safe, and included. In support of this, we created Equity Advisory Teams, composed of students, parents, staff, and community members, to develop an Educational Equity Policy which was recently adopted by the Board of Directors. This followed the creation of the Equity Statement featured below. Go to https://bit.ly/MSDEquityPolicy to read the full version of the policy.
Although the Pandemic has brought many challenges and uncertainties, our students and staff are happy to be in school. We are seeing evidence of their learning every day, along with their accomplishments in extra-curricular activities such as art, music, band, and sports.
Moving forward, we have a lot happening here in our district. During the next couple of months, MPHS and Totem Middle School will complete their mascot change and selection process. You can learn more at https://www.msd25.org/ page/mascot-change-process. Additionally,
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Welcome to the fall/winter edition of the Connections newsletter. We have done our best to navigate the various challenges of reopening schools full-time while supporting our students’ physical safety and sense of well-being. Thankfully, we have had great support from everyone in our school community. Now, as we head into December, we have managed to return to somewhat of a sense of normalcy, including completing a full fall sports season, hosting several different community events, and just recently completing parent-teacher conferences.
we have begun the superintendent search process that includes multiple opportunities for community feedback on the qualities they are seeking in their new leader. And we will be asking our community to vote on two levy measures on the February 8, 2022 ballot: an Educational Programs and Operations replacement levy, and a Technology and Capital Projects replacement levy. More information about these measures are included in this newsletter and also available on the district website at https:// www.msd25.org/page/levy-and-capitallevy-2022 including a list of community meeting opportunities. Thank you to our families for your continued support. We are all stronger together. Sincerely, Dr. Chris Pearson
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Arlington Food Bank provides Thanksgiving dinners to local families By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com The Arlington Community Food Bank provided turkeys and holiday dinners again this year during five late November dates. This year they served about 600 households. “We provide turkeys with all the trimmings,” said Carla Gastineau, Arlington Community Food Bank director. They also provide traditional Thanksgiving food items and additional produce for the holiday. “It helps restore that sense of normalcy, especially when we’re facing those extra challenges such as the pandemic,” said Gastineau. “Giving people a sense of togetherness and family time." See ARLINGTON on page 2
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Arlington High School’s Flight choir performs holiday songs after the lighting of Legion Park’s tree.
Hometown Holidays kick off in Arlington By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com
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Volunteer Jamie Kinney wheels a cart full of food out during one of the Arlington Community Food Bank’s Thanksgiving dinner distribution dates on Nov. 22.
Arlington held its Hometown Holidays kickoff with festive activities on Small Business Saturday this year on Nov. 27. The event included the tree lighting at Legion Park, a farmers market, many businesses staying open late, and much more. Some businesses gave out specials or goodies as well, such as the Stilly Diner which provided hot cocoa.
The rain dissipated throughout the Saturday which allowed locals to return to the kickoff event that was missed last year. “The turnout has been really good, considering it was pouring rain earlier this morning,” said Diane Krieg, executive director of the Stilly Valley Chamber of Commerce. Many cars decorated with Christmas lights were
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Families receive Thanksgiving dinners from M'ville food bank By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Families in need received turkeys and other Thanksgiving staples as part of the Marysville Community Food Bank’s holiday distribution this year. Every year the food bank provides turkeys to their clients during late November. “It’s going well,” said Dell Deierling, director of the Marysville Community Food Bank. “We’ve got the foods we need in place to feed the people and a team of volunteers here to serve,” he added. The food bank has seen high demand since the beginning of the COVID pan-
demic, although in Marysville that has slowed down a bit. “The need has settled down. We saw it starting to trend up toward the end, so we’re a little bit anxious,” said Deierling. “So far we’re on track to have the number of turkeys needed though." The food bank served more than 100 turkeys on many of its distribution days, including 174 on Nov. 19. The organization has provided the dinners for several years now. “I can remember making the pledge we were going to give everyone a turkey,” said Deierling. See MARYSVILLE on page 2
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Marysville Community Food Bank volunteer Al Elliott puts a turkey into a cart which volunteer Cita Grey is preparing during one of the food bank’s Thanksgiving dinner distribution days on Nov. 22.
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more up and down for the local food bank. “It’s been a lot more unpredictable this year,” said Gastineau. “Use of the food bank really tapered off when we started seeing the stimulus checks and the Child Tax Credit payments coming in." Other food banks in the county also reported numbers dropping at that time, however demand was still higher than it was pre-pandemic, said Gastineau. Since late summer that downward trend started reversing however. “We’re seeing a little bit of an increase from earlier this year,” said Gastineau. “We’ve
started seeing about a 20 percent increase in recent weeks." That trend continued throughout the Thanksgiving dinner distribution dates, she said. Gastineau said inflation, especially for grocery store staple items, could be driving some of that demand increase. “Now in the food bank we’re seeing families that haven’t been affected by job loss or something like that, just the inflation,” she said. “I’m not sure where that trend is going to take us." Gastineau encourages local families “not to be too proud to use us as a resource
if they need it.” Sometimes individuals worry that the food bank will not have enough food to meet demand, but the food bank is not in danger of food shortages right now. “There is enough food for everybody,” she said. Those who want to help can find donation links at arlingtonfoodbank.org. “We continue to ask that people donate funds instead of food,” said Gastineau. Gastineau also wanted to thank partners, such as the Stillaguamish Tribe, who have supported the local food bank a lot throughout the COVID pandemic.
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Volunteer Cita Grey also helps at the food bank year round. “It’s just a good feeling and the people here are wonderful,” she said. Throughout the pandemic volunteers and food bank clients have had to adjust as the drive-thru model has become the norm for food distribution. Previously, clients walked into the facility and personally picked the items they wanted. “Due to the pandemic we’re still using a drive-thru model and interestingly a good portion of the people actually prefer it,” said Deierling. The model does provide convenience and reduced time in lines. “We’re trying to also add some customization into the
process, which is tough during the holidays when we’re serving so many people,” said Deierling. “But during other times we are adding customization to give you the flexibility of not taking things. There’s some empowerment there." The food bank also provides Christmas Food Basket distributions on Dec. 17, 20 and 21. “We’ll be ramping up for Christmas soon and looking for hams,” said Deierling. He wanted to thank the Marysville community which continues to provide support for the food bank. “This doesn’t happen without a giving community, and this community has continued to support their local families that have a need,” said Deierling.
cute little shops down here,” he said. The event took place on Olympic Avenue in conjunction with Small Business Saturday, the day after Black Friday meant for supporting local businesses. “The day before the emphasis is so much on buying everything online or at a big store,” said Krieg. “It’s really great to take a moment and make a conscious choice of purchasing something that will make a difference for someone in your community." Money spent in local businesses goes to local people, said Krieg. “When you shop small you do support someone in
your community. Their kids go to your schools,” she said. Small Business Saturday and the Stilly Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Charm Walk was also part of the holiday festivities and helped people explore the downtown Arlington businesses. “Sometimes you just see what’s in the window and you don’t look beyond that,” said Krieg. Although Krieg noted there was almost an issue with the charm walk as the shipment had been stuck for more than a week. “The order showed up finally at 12:30 p.m. I had a volunteer do the farmers market and I ran home and put the bags together,” she said. “We’ll have plenty of charms for next week." Holidays events are continuing downtown next Saturday on Dec. 4. “This is just the beginning. Just the start to a bunch of great opportunities and events here in Arlington,” said Chad Blood, pastor at Lifeway Church and one of the organizers of the Hometown Holidays. The Santa Parade will return to the community beginning on noon that day. “So we can enjoy the holidays in a way that we haven’t been able to in a little bit,” said Blood.
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“We remember when people heard they were going to get a turkey how happy they were and how much it meant to them,” he said. After that the food bank officials hoped to provide the turkeys every year, which they have. “It was obvious once that happened that we had to make it happen every year,” said Deierling. Volunteers at the food bank said they also enjoyed the experience. “I’ve been volunteering for over 20 years,” said volunteer Al Elliott. “I just like to help people. It’s fun to see everyone that comes through, especially during the holidays."
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on display and fire pits lined Olympic Avenue which was closed to car traffic. S’mores kits were available as well, being sold as a local fundraiser. “It’s awesome. We’re loving this,” said local Shannon Williamson, whose son said he enjoyed making s’mores. “I like the music, all the people and the costumes,” said Williamson. Local Wes Boede said it was good to return to community events again. “I like just getting around people finally and all the
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Demand high for COVID booster shots, kids' vaccine By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com COVID transmission in Snohomish County remains high but is overall trending downward across the last two months as vaccination demand increases due to booster shots and vaccines for kids age 5 to 11. “Over the last couple of months it has been up, down, up again,” said Snohomish Health District Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters during a Nov. 23 press briefing. “The large trend is a gradual decline,” he added. After the county reached a peak daily case rate of 492 per 100,000 people in August, it has gone down slowly to the current 352 per 100,000 people. Previous reports put the peak at 482 cases per 100,000 people, however a recent data update has moved that number up. “We’d like to see that going down a lot more steeply,” said Spitters. Hospitals are seeing similar trends, said Spitters, with the number of beds being used about 60 to 70 percent of what they were at the high point. “I think it’s important for us to take the long view here, which is that COVID is not going to be behind us anytime soon,” said Spitters. “We’re still at a very high level of transmission even if the trajectory is favorable,” he added. It is unlikely that this current fifth wave will be the last, said Spitters. “We will be dealing with waves, hopefully of smaller duration and intensity, for possibly years into the future,” he said. The public should remain vigilant in preventative measures such as masks, limiting the size of gatherings and keeping distance when possible so that hospitals do not reach a point where they reach their max capacity.
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“For the foreseeable future we just have to continue engaging in those commonsense activities,” said Spitters. Vaccination appointments have spiked up the last couple of weeks as demand has been high for kids age 5 to 11 and for adults to get booster shots. In the first two weeks of availability, 16.5 percent of Snohomish County kids age 5 to 11 have been vaccinated. “When you add all the doses up for all the eligible population, 68 percent have initiated vaccination and 62 percent have completed,” said Spitters. “That sounds like a decrease from what we’ve reported recently, but remember we’ve added the young kids into the [eligible population]." Appointments for vaccine shots for kids age 5 to 11 have filled up quickly in those first two weeks. “When you have a supply that is one-tenth of the demand, there is going to be some frustration,” said Spitters.
That demand is already calming somewhat, he said. “As more kids get vaccinated there is less competition for those spots,” Spitters said. Booster appointments also received a surge in demand. “That’s not unexpected,” said Spitters. Recommendations were expanded recently by the CDC, he said. Boosters are meant for those who had their last Pfizer or Moderna vaccine shot more than six months ago or for those who are more than two months away from their Johnson & Johnson shot. A booster shot is strongly recommended for adults age 50 and up, for those with underlying medical conditions or for those who work with high-risk individuals. Any adult age 18 and up may get a booster as well. Spitters said that the risk-benefit analysis show that booster shots will still be strongly beneficial even for those adults who are not at high risk.
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Firefighters from Marysville Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 3219 will be collected food and donations at Safeway for the Marysville Community Food Bank. They will be collecting from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. from Dec. 7 through Dec. 10.
Firefighters collect food for local families By Nathan Whalen nathan@northcountyoutlook.com
Firefighters in Marysville will be busy in December helping families in need. They will be standing outside the entrance to the Safeway store on State Avenue collecting food for the Marysville Community Food Bank. “That has been very successful in the past,” said Ben Williams, a firefighter with the Marysville Fire District who is organizing the food
drive through Marysville Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 3219. About a dozen firefighters will be outside Safeway from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., from Dec. 7 through Dec. 10, collecting food and monetary donations. Santa will appear during the food drive to help hand out candy canes to kids. When firefighters last organized the food drive in 2019, they raised more than $4,700 and collected 1,800 pounds of food, Wil-
liams said. The 2020 effort to benefit the food bank was completed virtually through GoFundMe and collected $1,400. Local 3219 donated an additional $5,000 to the food bank, Williams said. He added that the firefighters’ food drive has taken place at Safeway in Marysville for at least 15 years. For more information about the Marysville Community Food Bank, go to www.maryvillefoodbank. org.
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MFD encourages community to stay safe this holiday season By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com
The holiday season is a time of increased kitchen and structure fires and officials with the Marysville Fire District encourage residents to remain safe this year. The district’s five fire stations will each hang a wreath with green lights. “Their lights will turn to red if there has been a structure fire in the Marysville Fire District and will become white if a firefighter dies in the line of duty in the U.S.,” said Christie Veley, public education and information specialist with the Marysville Fire District. “This is something that we do every year as a way to encourage our community to be safe with their families this holiday season."
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The Marysville Fire District will keep the wreaths up until New Year’s Day. Typically there are lot more fires and accidents across the country during the holidays. “For us it is different from year to year,” said Veley. “As a national trend,
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cooking fires are definitely more common during the holiday season." Veley recommends that individuals stay in the kitchen while they are cooking. “Thanksgiving is actually the biggest day for cooking fires, and it is followed by Christmas and Christmas Eve,” she said. “That’s just because there is a lot of people cooking during those days." December is also the most common month for candle fires, which are often part of holiday decorations. “We really encourage people to use flameless candles when they can,” said Veley. “And definitely keep them away from any Christmas decoration that can catch fire, such as your Christmas tree." Christmas tree fires are also a common cause for holiday fires and people should exercise caution of where they are putting their trees. “The golden rule is to keep them three feet away from any heat source,” said Veley. That includes fireplaces and space heaters that are able to ignite nearby trees. “Any heat source can make Christmas trees catch on fire,” said Veley. Finally, Christmas tree lights should be turned off whenever people are not present. “Electrical fires do happen,” said Veley. “Turn off the lights before going to bed, or if you’re going to leave the house."
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LWHS installs new art piece By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com
Lakewood High School is the recipient of one of the latest public arts pieces from the Washington Arts Commission which was installed on Nov. 23. The piece, titled ‘Passage,’ is a representation of an open door. The stainless steel sculpture is 18 feet tall and weighs about 2,000 pounds. Transitions of beginning or leaving school are often a time “where one door opens, one door closes,” said artist Christopher Weed, who created the piece. “The symbolism of this is really powerful, with opening a door to the future,” said Lakewood School District superintendent Scott Peacock. “The stylized nature of the door is very eye-catching." A window panel at the top of the door is meant to shine when the sun is out as well. “It’s going to illuminate when the sun goes through the acrylic window,” said Weed. The Washington Arts Commission receives 0.5 percent of the state’s construction budget and is tasked with putting public art into the wide variety of communities in Washington. Weed has put pieces in colleges before, but this is the first time his work has been in a high school.
“It defines our public spaces, and with a piece like this I think it’s good to get kids exposed to public art and what better avenue than the high schools and the schools,” he said. Sculptures and public art can help give a sense of identity to a place. “Our society is becoming evermore homogenized so art is really what defines our public spaces,” said Weed. Bringing big art pieces into Lakewood High School helps provide kids with some direct experience with art as well. “I think it’s critical for kids to have various kinds of cultural experiences and to have an artistic attraction here that was designed for them is important,” said Peacock. The process to bring the sculpture to Lakewood took about two years, with some delays being caused by the COVID pandemic. “Some of these projects go on the fast track, but this was not one of them,” said Weed. Peacock said it was project that took “thousands of emails.” “It’s been a real team effort between the Washington State Arts Commissions, who really provided the resources and funding for this project and the coordination, and then with the artist and the county to get it permitted,” he said. A community committee that included students helped guide the
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Fred Owyen, a contractor who often works for the Lakewood School District, left, and artist Christopher Weed install a 2,000 pound art piece at Lakewood High School on Nov. 23.
project and eventually approve it. “I’m grateful for all the people who were involved in the project and made this vision come to reality,” said Peacock. “The school district has been great in helping to facilitate this,” said Weed.
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I always enjoy turning over the calendar page to December, “the most wonderful time of the year.” Another thing I love is how Marysville truly embraces the Christmas season and makes it so special! At the city, we have a wonderful lineup of activities again this year. The biggest event is Merrysville for the Holidays on Saturday, Dec. 4. It starts with familyfriendly activities in Comeford Park including food and craft vendors, selfie photo stations and a bonfire from 4 to 7 p.m. The Electric Lights Parade will travel south on State Avenue from the municipal courthouse to Comeford Park. It’s always a glowing spectacle featuring brightly lit city vehicles, community floats and entries, and capped off by St. Nick himself arriving on a Marysville fire engine. It’s free to attend and a fun way to kick off the Christmas season for those of all ages. On Monday, Dec. 13, we’ll present a free version of A Christmas Carol in the form of a 1940’s radio play. This classic Charles Dickens story is one of his best with drama, heartbreak and redemption. Bring the family and enjoy a special evening of story-telling starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Marysville Opera House, 1225 3rd St. Then on Friday, Dec. 17, the Opera House will host a Holiday Variety Show as a nod to classic mid-century seasonal live TV programs. In this show for all ages, a
Jon Nehring professional emcee will lead the festivities including Motown Christmas tunes performed by The Jewel Tones, adult interpretations of children’s holiday plays, and sing-along Christmas carols, plus giveaways and prizes. Buy tickets in advance at www.marysvillewa.gov or call 360-363-8400. We’re bringing back a hugely popular program introduced last year, Merrysville Community Lights. Marysville residents, businesses and organizations are lighting up their outdoor areas and competing for prizes donated by several local businesses. Participants agree to have their lights displayed from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 4-31. Find the online Community Lights map and make plans with friends and family to take a drive to vote for your favorites! Winners will be chosen by popular vote and announced on Dec. 22. Get the map and voting information at www.marysvillewa.gov. Finally, it’s so encouraging to see the many ways this community steps up to help children, families, seniors
and people in need — and even more so at the holidays. More than 70 businesses and organizations hosted red barrels throughout the city to collect donations for the Marysville Community Food Bank and its Holiday Toy Store; dozens also gave generous cash donations totaling thousands of dollars. Marysville Police held two coat drives last month that collected about 500 coats, 100 hats and gloves, and $2,500 in donations. The Toy Store expects to serve about 2,000 local families this year, indication that the need is great. This past Monday I joined the Salvation Army of Marysville/Tulalip to help kick off its bell ringing season. Donations support their good work including free food, social services and financial assistance. So many other individuals and organizations are stepping up as well. It’s been an especially tough last couple of years for many families. Thank you to the Marysville community for giving generously when you can to help our neighbors who need a hand. As 2021 comes to a close, I want to say how much I appreciate being part of this wonderful community. From my home to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Jon Nehring has been Mayor of Marysville since 2010. You can reach him at 360-363-8000 or jnehring@ marysvillewa.gov.
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MP falls to Bellevue in state semifinals By Nathan Whalen nathan@northcountyoutlook.com After reaching the 3A football state semifinals, Marysville Pilchuck’s season came to an end when the Tomahawks lost to topseeded Bellevue, 27-3, Nov. 27 at Seattle’s Memorial Stadium. “It was a tough loss,” Marysville Pilchuck head coach Brandon Carson said. The defenses for both Marysville Pilchuck and Bellevue were dominant during the first half. Both teams were held scoreless in the first quarter. Late in the second quarter, Marysville Pilchuck stopped Bellevue on a fourth-and-two from the 2-yard line and took over on downs. “It was a big stop,” Carson said. The Tomahawks moved the ball down the field and kicker Ashton Wolff kicked a 37-yard field goal as time expired in the first half. Marysville Pilchuck led Bellevue 3-0 at halftime.
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Marysville Pilchuck junior running back Gaylan Gray runs with the ball during a state 3A state semifinal game against Bellevue Nov. 27 at Seattle’s Memorial Stadium. Bellevue defeated Marysville Pilchuck 27-3. The Nov. 27 game was the third time Marysville Pilchuck reached the semifinals in football. They lost to Bellevue during the 2014 semifinals and reached the semifinals in 1989. Marysville Pilchuck finished the season 11-2 including three playoff wins (Bishop Blanchet, Garfield and Yelm). The team also
set school records for yards in a season, touchdowns in a season and rushing yards in a season, Carson said adding the team might have set a record on most points in a season. “We’re proud of the kids,” Carson said. “When they look back on it, they’ll realize what they accomplished.”
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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: November 17, 2021. Personal Representative: Julie Ann Monteith Attorney for Personal Representative: Bradley E. Neunzig, WSBA #22365 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 188, 103 North Street, Arlington, WA 98223 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 21-4-02001-31.
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Marysville Pilchuck couldn’t get much going offensively in the second half, Carson said. “We just didn’t execute.” Bellevue, on the other hand, scored 27 unanswered points in the second half to seal the game and a trip to the finals Saturday at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup against Kennewick.
THE CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES NAMED BELOW have been appointed as co-personal representatives 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 co-personal representatives or the co-personal representatives’ 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 co-personal representatives 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: November 17, 2021. Co-Personal Representative: Stephanie R. Reilly Co-Personal Representative: Joshua A. Korfanta Attorney for Personal Representative: Bradley E. Neunzig, WSBA #22365 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 188, 103 North Street, Arlington, WA 98223 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 21-4-02002-31.
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After a two-day tournament in Yakima, Arlington’s volleyball team earned sixth-place finish in the 3A state tournament. “The team and program are happy with the experience we had all season and with the way it ended,” coach Kelly Pederson said in an email. “Coming home with another trophy for Arlington High School volleyball is something they will remember forever.” During the last time the state volleyball tournament happened in 2019, the Eagles earned sixth place in the 3A tournament. Arlington, which was the 11th seed, faced Seattle’s Bishop Blanchet, which was the sixth seed, on Nov. 18. Pederson said the team came out strong against Blanchet winning in three sets (25-16, 25-18 and 30-28). The Eagles then faced District 1 Champs Ferndale. Pederson said Arlington found themselves trailing at pivotal times against the Golden Eagles and lost
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in three sets (19-25, 22-25, 22-25). Ferndale eventually placed third. On Nov. 19 the Eagles faced Bellevue. Pederson said the team had a lightswitch moment. They pushed themselves harder than they have throughout the season, and it paid off. The Eagles defeated Bellevue in four sets (25-23, 25-22, 23-25 and 25-21). In the fifth/sixth-place game on Nov. 19, Arlington faced Mt. Spokane, who were the 2019 3A state champions. Pederson said Mt. Spokane took advantage of some key moments and came out on top in four sets (25-22, 21-25, 22-25, and 17-25). Arlington finished the season with an overall record of 20-5. “These players and this staff can be proud of everything they accomplished throughout the season, and it leaves a great legacy for those underclassmen who want to have that feeling again for themselves,” Pederson said in an email.
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Things to be thankful for It seems like Of course, none of this dievery year when I versity would be sit down to write a possible without column on thankthe hard work of fulness, I keep the horticultural coming back to industry. Whether the same things. By Steve Smith you purchase your We live in a horticultural paradise and with gardening supplies at the lothe exception of a few heat cal grocery store, the mega lovers, we can grow prac- home improvement centers, tically anything our little or a locally owned indehearts desire. Oh sure, some pendent garden center, all things have to be treated as of these retailers ultimately annuals because our win- have to get their plants from ters are too cold, but we can local growers who are essenstill enjoy them during the tially farmers of flowers and summer months and then shrubs and face all the same replace them with winter kinds of perils and risks that interest plants for the rest food farmers have to deal of the year. Let’s give thanks with. Trust me, it’s not the for our mild maritime cli- easiest way to make a living, mate that affords us the op- but as consumers we should portunity to create lush and be very thankful that there varied landscapes with lots are individuals who are willof diversity and year around ing to commit their lives to this profession. The prodinterest.
ucts they produce are food for our souls and just as essential as the meat and potatoes we stick in our mouths. Thank you to all the farmers in the world, whatever their crops happen to be. After a scorching hot summer of triple-digit temperatures, it was refreshing to receive some much-needed rain early in the fall. I could just feel a sigh of relief from all the shrubs and lawns in my neighborhood that were so parched — I thoroughly expected them to spontaneously combust at any moment. I am constantly amazed at the resiliency of nature, in spite of the artificial environments we place our plants in. Let’s give thanks to their ability to thrive and tolerate our neglect and abuse. After spending most of
2020 working on the soil in my back yard, this year was spent planting, and oh did I ever plant. An assortment of over 300 shrubs, trees, and perennials all got plunged into the garden with some sort of order and design, although at this point I have to confess, it mostly just looks like a hodge-podge of plants. Next year it should start to take shape and I am sure that some things will have to be moved, a few will die on their own, more will be added, and further fine-tuning will keep me busy most of the summer. I am excited and thankful for what I was able to accomplish this year and I am looking forward to the next. There are still lots of plants on my “must have” list that I will somehow find a home for. Wish me luck! Finally, in the midst of
Steve Smith's garden back yard. all the political and societal upheaval that we are constantly bombarded with, I am thankful for the refuge that my garden provides. The problems of the world are huge and at times seem unsolvable. When I immerse myself in my yard it all goes away, even if it is only for a few hours. We should all be thankful for gardens, whether public or private, large or small. Every
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bit of green space, natural or man-made, needs to be treasured and protected, if for no other reason than just to keep our sanity. Thanks to everyone who helps make the world a more beautiful place through the labor of gardening.
Steve Smith is the owner of Sunnyside Nursery in Marysville and can be reached at sunnysidenursery@msn.com.