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Arlington commemorates Memorial Day with parade By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Arlington locals saw the return of their Memorial Day parade and welcomed a new sculpture at Haller Park Bridge to recognize fallen service members. Snohomish County officials and the county arts commission worked to bring the art piece to the Centennial Trail portion near Haller Park. The art is meant to honor the 18 service members from Snohomish County who have died in service with the U.S. military since 2001. “We’re here today to remember those that have given their lives in service to their country,” said County Executive Dave Somers. “In particular we want to See ARLINGTON on page 2
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Arlington Boy Scout Troop 92 walk on Olympic Avenue in downtown Arlington as part of the annual Memorial Day parade on May 30.
New MSD superintendent likely to start a month early By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com The next Marysville School District superintendent will likely start a month early as the school board will hear an action to approve a contract one month early. Zachary Robbins was announced as the next superintendent for the district. The Marysville School Board and Robbins have already agreed on a four-year contract that will begin July 1. On May 31, the Marysville School Board plans to hold a special meeting to hear and possibly approve an action for a one-month contract that would allow Robbins to start on June 1. If the contract is approved the board plans to officially swear in the new superintendent at the meeting as well. An early start will help
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give Robbins more time to work with staff on planning next year’s budget. This April local voters rejected the district’s educational programs and operations levy which makes up 14 to 18 percent of the district’s total budget, and therefore the district is looking at where to make budget cuts for next year.
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Marysville honors Memorial Day By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Marysville locals and officials gathered on Memorial Day to recognize service members who have lost their lives. American Legion Post 178 in Marysville held their annual ceremony at the Marysville Cemetery as part of the day. A rifle salute was held and speakers from the community gave their thoughts on the day throughout the event. Robert French, chaplain for the American Legion Post 178, said the day was for individuals to recognize the lives lost of those
serving in the U.S. military. “To those who have made the supreme sacrifice for all free men everywhere … for those that remain in their home communities,” said French. He prayed for coming together in his closing prayer at the event. “We always look at our upcoming people who can lose their lives, their limbs and things like that as wars continue,” he said. Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring also spoke at the event. “This is always a somber and really speSee MARYSVILLE on page 2
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Marysville Pilchuck High School NJROTC students hold a presentation of the colors ceremony as part of a Memorial Day event in Marysville on May 30.
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remember those who have given their lives more recently,” he said. Snohomish County Council member Nate Nehring was glad to be able to help bring the new art piece to Arlington. “We’ve got many military families in our community so I think it’s only appropriate we have this local site for those who have given everything,” he said. Joshua Dugan, a veteran and member of the County Executive’s office, took time to recognize the 18 military members who have died since 2001, including those like Justin Hebert who have ties to the Arlington community. “Justin was a lifelong resident of Snohomish County and a graduate of Arlington High School who followed his military heritage of his father and both grandparents,” said Dugan. The sculpture, which includes representations of doves, is located on one end of the Haller Park Bridge that overlooks the north fork of the Stillaguamish River. “There are 18 doves that represent each service member,” said artist
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cial day on the calendar. It is a day that we set aside in America to honor those who have died in service to our country,” he said. Nehring said Marysville
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Don Frazier, who along with Caroline Sumpter created the piece. The names of those service members are going to be put on the base of the sculpture, said Frazier. He hopes the more abstract nature of the memorial will help draw people’s attention to it. “It’s a little bit different. Every time someone comes along here you want people to come and see those names and if it’s too literal you may not pay attention to it as much,” he said. The Haller Park Bridge was also dedicated as a ‘pathway to reflection’ to the memorial. Local officials added carnations to the bridge to recognize those from the county that have been lost and the county is making plans for a more permanent recognition. “There will be individualized spaces for each person that has fallen on the bridge here,” said Jeremy Husby, director of the Snohomish County Parks Department. “We’re going to work with the families, the city’s arts council and the Snohomish County Arts Commission." Memorial Day ceremonies continued downtown with the American Legion Post 76 annual parade, which
is a proud military community with many service members and their families. “Many who have served or are serving call Marysville home,” he said. The city tries to recognize those service members when it can, he said.
they have not been able to hold since 2019. “We’re excited to bring it back, although we’re kind of nervous because we haven’t done it in so long and there’s so much involved, but it looks like it’s coming together,” said David Marsh, commander of Post 76. “We’re holding a Memorial Day parade and then afterwards at the cemetery we will have a ceremony there,” he said. The event is one that the American Legion Post 76 regularly hosts. “We’ve done this forever it seems like. It’s kind of a tradition here and it’s something that we really want to do and keep on doing,” said Marsh. He enjoys being able to bring the community to the downtown for the event to honor Memorial Day and the fallen soldiers. “I enjoy being around other veterans and other people that respect the people who sacrificed their lives,” said Marsh. “It’s just another really good way to get together,” he added. Post 76 volunteers also like to give back to Arlington, said Marsh. “The people support us well and we want to support them too,” he said.
“Just a short drive to the east of here will take you to Ingraham Boulevard, and Ingraham Boulevard was named after the U.S.S. Ingraham which was part of the Naval Station Everett fleet just a few years ago,” said Nehring.
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Dedications like those are important to recognize the military members that are a part of Marysville. “I was on the City Council when we dedicated that and I remember the families of service members and how much that meant to them,” he said. More than 1.3 million people have lost their lives while serving in the U.S. military, said Nehring. “My point is to ensure that we remember each and every one of these brave men and women,” he said. “The popular quote ‘we don’t know them all, but we owe them all,’ is one I think about on this day every year.” Nehring also wanted to speak about the military families who often deal with loss as well. “Let us also recognize the incredible sacrifice of the loved ones … those who are facing a lifetime without the one they love so dearly,” he said. He also wanted to thank the Legion Post for putting on the event. “I want to thank American Legion Post 178, Commander [Ron] Collins and everyone who had a hand in putting this on today,” he said.
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LHS bands perform final concert of the year By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com
Lakewood High School seniors held their final concert before graduation at their annual Spring Band Concert on May 26. The Lakewood High School Concert Band and 11th Avenue, the school’s jazz band, come out and performed for the event to recognize seniors and the accomplishments of the year. “This is our last concert and we’re excited to graduate, but we’re sad too,” said student and band member Joey Almond. “We’ve worked on these pieces all throughout the year so we’re going to play them, have some fun and show some of the clips that we did at Disneyland,” said student and band member Tyler Edmonds. A variety of music was played at the event, including ‘Disney at the Oscars,’ a composition that includes
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“The initial budget is due to the NW ESD [Northwest Educational Service District] by July 10. Building a budget in the face of a double levy failure will be extremely challenging,” said Jodi Runyon, director of communications, engagement and outreach at the Marysville School District. The extra month provides a lot more planning time for the new superintendent. “With Dr. Robbins coming to the district a month earlier, this will provide him some time to work with district leaders and the school board and continue the work that [interim superintendent] Dr. Pearson and [finance director] Dave Cram have already begun,” said Runyon. The school board has already held two budget presentations and plans to hear more in future meetings about the direction the district should take with reductions. Robbins also plans to be present at the June 6 board meeting, which is the next meeting where action may be taken about parental permission for clubs, including clubs for LGBT students, which is an issue that has caused controversy in recent months. The extra month also allows the new superintendent to meet with students and staff more. “Dr. Robbins has visited the district a few times already and has been in schools but will plan for more visits during the
many classic Disney motifs. Edmonds said their favorite was the jazz number Orange Sherbert. “It’s just a very fun song and I have a great time playing it,” he said. Almond said he enjoyed the song Red Clay that was also performed by the school’s jazz band. “I love all the drum parts and the version we’re playing is so different from the original,” he said. Students said they enjoyed getting to perform again. “It’s really nice that we get the opportunity to have this senior end-of-the-year concert because it does feel like we’ve never had a normal year here,” said student and band member Katelynn Carlson. Almond said he enjoys performing in front of other people. “I have just always loved music and playing for other
people is a whole different experience,” he said. “It’s just really fun working on a song for a really long time and when you’re starting out thinking about how it’s going to turn out.” The community aspect also appealed to many students. “It’s amazing working with a bunch of people who all care about something so much and then can share it with the community,” said Carlson. For Edmonds, Almond and Carlson, who are all seniors, the concert was their final instrumental concert at the school. Seniors are honored during the night. “And that’s kind of a tearjerker but it happens every year and we’re never going to get used to it,” said Edmonds. “It is bittersweet because this is my last high school instrumental concert, but
month of June prior to the end of the school year,” said Runyon. “He will likely flesh out the details of his entry plan when he is fully on board which will likely
include opportunities for more formal introductions.” Interim Superintendent Chris Pearson plans to transition into the role of Executive Director of Teaching
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Lakewood High School ‘11th Avenue’ band members Jayden Petzoldt and Joseph McCrae perform during the Spring Band Concert at the school on May 26. it’s really fun to remember all the memories we’ve made over the last few years,” he added. Lakewood bands perform many concerts, including a regular trip to Disneyland, a district-wide performance and holiday events.
“Some of my favorite concerts are the holiday concerts. Being in the gym with all those family members and playing holiday music is really amazing,” said Carlson. Edmonds enjoyed being part of the program for the people, he said.
“When I joined I just felt instantly included. I went through a time in my life when I didn’t have a lot of friends and band was always there for me,” Edmonds said. “It’s cliche, but every time I get to hang our with the band is my favorite memory."
and Learning at the district. The school board also plans to hear an action to approve a one-month contract for Pearson at the May 31 meeting.
Pearson has served the district for more than a year while the district has been between superintendents. His new role in the district will be worked out
soon. “This is still to be determined once Dr. Robbins is in the district and establishes the organizational chart,” said Runyon.
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M'ville seeks feedback on trail extension By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com
The cities of Marysville and Lake Stevens are gathering input about an extension of the Bayview Trial that will add five miles starting at the SR-528 trail entrance and going to 8th Street NE, Lake Stevens. Lake Stevens and Marysville residents are encouraged to submit feedback at mpt.link/BayviewTrailConnector. “We’re hoping to get input to help us put together a preliminary alignment for the travel of this trail,” said Steven Miller, senior project manager with the city of Marysville. The questionnaire takes approximately10 minutes to complete. It has some tools such as an interactive map where respondents can make some location-based comments. A survey asking about potential trail uses and development is also part of the questionnaire.
“There are some tools to help give us some idea of what the community wants,” said Miller. What the city is hoping to design is the “alignment” of the trail, or which path it will take through the community. “That is basically where the trail is going to go through,” said Miller. “We’re planning for the trail to move through some power line areas and through some other walkable areas." Marysville and Lake Stevens staff already know the starting and end points for the planned trail extension. “We know where the start and finish points will be and now have to work on where the rest will travel through,” said Miller. He added that feedback is important in the process so planners know what the community wants from a new trail that will be going through it and what trail users want from this extension. “We’re at one of the integral
phases of work which is to look at where the alignment for the project can be to best serve the project,” said Miller. “We need to get feedback so that the trail will do the best that it can to meet everyone’s needs." The project still has a long way to go before construction begins. “We’re at the very early stages in a project to design this connector trail,” said Miller. When completed, walkers and cyclists can take the Bayview Trail about eight miles. The entire trail is expected to be paved. This new project follows work last year that extended the Bayview Trail 1.5 miles, adding a segment that connected it to the Centennial Trail, which extends throughout the county. “So when the Bayview connector is finished you will be able to go from Lake Stevens and then through the Bayview Trail all the way to the Centennial Trail,” said Miller.
One of the entrances to the Bayview Trail. Planning for the project has been partially funded from the state’s Department of Commerce. The two cities will likely have to seek additional grants and partners
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to complete the design work and then to begin construction. “It’s a great project and we look forward to providing a new recreational outlet in Marysville,” said Miller.
Pride event set for June 4 By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com
Arlington’s first organized community Pride event will take place on June 4 this year. The event will be held in the downtown area at Legion Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is being organized by recently started nonprofit Arlington, WA Pride. “Everything will be family friendly,” said Erica Knapp, a board member for Arlington, WA Pride and one of the organizers of the event. The event includes political speakers and a proclamation which will be read by one of the Arlington City Council members. A panel discussion is also scheduled during the first hour of the event. Later hours include more speakers as well as performances and some interactive presentations. “We will have several family-friendly drag performances and some drag story times,” said Knapp. “We’re going to have some choreography dance lessons from the Red Curtain Foundation." The Red Curtain Foundation for the Arts will also put on a number from their “Into the Woods” production. Raffles will be held starting at noon, and prizes include a two-night stay at the Paca Pride Guest Ranch, which is located in Granite Falls. “Several local artists have given some donations to the raffle as well,” said Knapp.
Food will be available during the event, as well as community resource booths from organizations such as Planned Parenthood and the Sno-Isle Libraries. An after party will be held at ReMyx’d Restaurant and Bar starting at 4 p.m. The after party is all ages from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and then 21+ after 9 p.m. This is the first year the event has been planned and organizers say they are pleased with how many people from the community want to help.
“It’s grown so fast,” said Knapp. “We’re getting really excited that it’s coming together.” The initial plan for the event was a bit more restrained, said Knapp. “When we started this we thought it would just be like four booths next to the Farmers Market,” she said. “As soon as we started taking to people there were so many people that wanted to come out and help." They are grateful for the number of organizations and people around the county who have been
willing to come up to Arlington. “It’s a little humbling to see all the people who want to come out and help Arlington actually,” said Knapp. Arlington WA, Pride hopes to continue to hold Pride events in the future. The organization also continues to hold smaller monthly get-togethers that include craft nights and open-mic nights. More information about the organization is available at arlingtonwapride. org.
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Eagle Family Dental opens new location By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com
Longtime Arlington dentistry Eagle Family Dental held a ribbon cutting for their new location on May 17. The new facility for the dentistry is located at 20302 77th Ave NE, Arlington, and it has been open for about two months. “We were just out of room at the other building because of patient demand,” said Dr. Bryce Duskin, owner of Eagle Family Dental. The new building is about 6,000 square feet. “We took an existing building, which was an EMT building, and we expanded it,” he said. For Duskin, the new location also connects with his own family history. “My great-grandpa owned a dairy farm right here, so this new building is actually located where that dairy farm used to be,” he said. The dentistry, which was formerly Third Street Den-
tal, has served the city for many decades. Duskin took over the business in 2010 and said has seen it grow in size as Arlington continues to see population growth. “Since I got here we’ve almost doubled our staff, going from 10 to 20 people,” said Duskin. Duskin expects patient demand to continue to grow over the next few years and said he is excited to continue to serve new patients as they come into the area. The new facility gives the staff and patients a lot more room to work. “It’s really nice. I like having all the parking and having more space,” said Duskin. The building also comes with some upgrades to the equipment and rooms that the dentists use. “It’s really technologically advanced. The laboratories are self-cleaning and the equipment has evolved over the years to help improve pa-
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Owner of Eagle Family Dental Bryce Duskin, center with scissors, and dentists and members of the Duskin family gather to cut the ribbon to the office’s new location on May 17. From left, dentist Arezoo Holdaway, Kay Duskin, Dave Duskin, Heidi Duskin, Bryce Duskin, dentist Gavin McNelis, Emily Duskin, Blake Duskin and Eric Duskin. tient safety,” said Duskin. Eagle Family Dental provides basic dentistry services to patients. “We are general dentists, so we provide all services of general dentistry,” said
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Duskin. That can include implants, root canals, extractions, filings and crowns. “We’re proud that we can do same-day crowns and I think that is a good service for our community,” said
Duskin. He said he has enjoyed being a dentist in the community. “I just like the combination of science and art and I like to get to know a lot of
people from town, that’s really what it’s all about,” he said. More information about the local dentistry is available at eaglefamilydental. com.
Tickets on sale for Strawberry Festival Fashion Show and Luncheon Tickets are still available for the Marysville Strawberry Festival fashion show that features model citizens strutting to raise funds for student scholarships and showing off the latest summer fashions from local stores. The annual April Friesner Memorial Royalty Fashion Show and Scholarship Fundraiser Luncheon is at noon, Tuesday, June 14, in the Historic Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St. The fashion show is an early attraction amid eight days of Straw-
berry Festival fun. Notable community members will model fashions. In addition to lunch, a dessert dash is also planned. Festival Royalty members and Maryfest board members will be on hand. The Strawberry Festival has provided scholarships to members of the Strawberry Festival Royalty Court since 1968. Tickets are $40, or $230 for a table of 6, and available for purchase online at http:// marysvillestrawberryfest.com.
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Celebrating local businesses old and new Our Favorite Quotes Before I began serving Marysville as an elected official 20 years ago, I worked for several years in business management in the private sector. I understand the challenges that local businesses face, and the City Council and I appreciate their investments in the Marysville community. Because of that, I was especially pleased to spotlight several local businesses at the Marysville Business Summit that the city co-hosted last month with the Port of Everett and Marysville Tulalip Chamber. This vibrant inaugural event honored three Marysville business success stories with 2022 Marysville Business Awards. The Pioneering Business Award honors an iconic familyowned business that is now more than a century old. Hilton Pharmacy was founded in 1919 by Jeffrey Hilton Sr. Fifty years later, Mary Kirkland began working there in 1969 for her greatuncle, Jeffrey Hilton Jr. Kirkland graduated from the University of Washington School of Pharmacy, and in 1984 she bought and began running the business. In recent years, changes in the insurance industry made running an independent pharmacy more difficult. In 2020 Kirkland sold off the pharmacy side of the business and relaunched as Hilton & Company, expanding the shop’s selection of gifts, décor and specialty goods. The Pandemic Thriver Award went to a popular central Marysville business that has served for the past six years as a community gathering spot for team parties, business meetings, first dates, family celebrations and more. The COVID pandemic and resulting impacts to local businesses nearly closed its doors, though. The Creamery
Jon Nehring Co. Coffee House & Frozen Yogurt Shoppe had just invested in a larger, expanded community room when state regulations in response to COVID temporarily closed the business. Thanks to help from the city’s Marysville CARES business relief grant program and the tenacity of owner Rickelle Pegrum, The Creamery Co. pivoted and dramatically altered its business model by changing that next-door community room into a boutique-style retail space, The Mercantile, which opened in March. Finally, the Community Champion Award celebrates a major business that chose to locate in Marysville and opened its doors in July 2018. Just shy of four years later, Marysville Toyota has established itself as one of the most generous and giving corporate members of our community. Marysville Toyota turned its showroom into Santa’s workshop for a holiday Coffee with a Cop event with the Marysville Police Department and Fire District. They sponsor Chamber events, donate to the Marysville Community Food Bank, host Red Cross blood drives, raise awareness for breast cancer, and so much more. Co-owners Jim Colon and Perry Watson and their team truly believe in com-
munity and demonstrate that commitment through action. The Business Summit also provided the opportunity to learn more about Soli Organic, which announced in February its plans to expand its operations to the Pacific Northwest by locating its newest facility in the Cascade Industrial Center in north Marysville. Soli is the leading grower and marketer of fresh organic culinary herbs in the United States; we heard from Jeremy Schoonover, its Vice President of Operations West. Soli plans to build a state-ofthe-art biofarm similar to one that opened in Elkwood, Virginia, in April. The indoor soilbased facility uses an energyefficient lighting regimen that varies by type and stage of plant development to produce hundreds of times the volume of edible plants year-round than could be grown on a traditional farm in our region and climate. When up and running, the Marysville facility will offer new, local jobs in growing, packing and distribution. Your Marysville city government is committed to supporting business with streamlined permitting and excellent customer service. Local business success supports our city tax base. Broadening this tax base has allowed us to be one of the only cities in the Puget Sound where the City Council has not raised the city’s portion of property tax rates in several years. From a century-old business to a new one on its way, and all of those in between in and in future, I want to thank Marysville businesses for investing here. 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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n LETTER TO THE EDITOR Great honor to no one more deserving of it who?? Carol Kapua of course! A very special and great Grand Marshal. And let’s not forget the hard
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turn of the Golf Tournament which will be followed by a week filled with our favorite events including the Carnival, the Market, the Fashion Show, Pro Wrestling, the Berry Run, the Grand Parade and the return of the always-popular Trike Races. Thanks to Maryfest for putting on this great community event and thanks to the Royalty for representing Marysville.
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AHS boys track finishes second at state By Nathan Whalen nathan@northcountyoutlook.com After three days of competition, Arlington’s boys track and field team found themselves in second place at the 3A state meet held at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma. “We had a lot of top-eight placers,” Arlington coach Judd Hunter said. “The team really came together.” Senior Aiden Emerson placed second in the 1,600-meters by a margin of two one-hundredths of a second. Bishop Blanchet’s William Schneider, who placed first, ran in 4:07.65 and Emerson ran in 4:07.67. “He was really disappointed,” Hunter said. “It left him very hungry for the 800, and he won that one.” Emerson ran 1:52.78 in the 800-meters and Kellen Langford placed sixth in the 800-meters running 1:56.74. Parker Duskin placed first in the 300-meter hurdles running 39.30 and second in the 110-meter hurdles running 14.79. Elisha Jackson placed sixth in the
long jump with a mark of 21 feet 5.5 inches, and Kayode Aribibola placed third in the discus with a throw of 150 feet 4 inches. “That was pretty exciting or those guys to step up,” Hunter said. Brandon Moore placed sixth in the 3,200-meters with a time of 9:06.19 and seventh in the 1,600-meters running 4:13.43. Arlington’s 4x400-meter relay team placed fifth. Hunter said the boys team exceeded expectations at the state track meet. The Eagles scored 57 points and he expected a score of 56 points. “I’m super proud of the boys,” Hunter said. Arlington’s girls team tied for 17th place along with Peninsula, Snohomish and Walla Walla scoring 14 points. Laura Meno placed third in the discus with a mark of 118 feet 5 inches. Mary Feider placed second in the high jump with a mark of 5 feet 5 inches. The Eagles had a strong showing at the Wesco North Championships and the District 1, 3A championships. The boys team took first place in both
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Arlington’s Parker Duskin races in a preliminary 300-meters during the state track and field meet May 27 at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma. Duskin placed first in the finals running 38.61. meets and the girls placed third at the Wesco North Championships and fourth at districts. “They worked so hard. It was fun to watch them compete at such a high level,” Hunter said.
Lakewood takes third in girls golf By Nathan Whalen nathan@northcountyoutlook.com Thanks to two Lakewood girls finishing in the top 10 at the 2A state tournament, the Cougars brought home the third-place team trophy. “We went in hoping for a trophy,” said Chris Walster, head coach for the Lakewood girls golf team about the team’s performance at the tournament held May 24 and 25 at Tumwater Valley Golf Course in Tumwater. Sophomore Kiana Schroeder tied for sixth place shooting a 76 in 18 holes on the first day and a 78 in 18 holes on the second day. Senior Malia Schroeder shot 80 on each day. The first day saw Kiana in eighth place and Malia in 11th place at the end of the day. “Our goal all along was to have a finish in the top
10,” Walster said. Third place was the best team finish for golf, boys or girls, in school history. White River, which is based in Buckley, won the 2A state championship. Three girls from the Hornets placed in the top five. The third-place finish comes after the 2020 season was canceled and the 2021 season was shortened and lacked any postseason competition due to COVID-19. “It was kind of nice to end this way,” Walster said. Freshman Haley Callan went to state as second alternate. During the Northwest District championship, she came up short advancing after going through a two-hole playoff, Walster said. Lakewood’s girls golf team has 11 players with six competing on varsity. The Cougars also won the
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Northwest Conference championship that took place May 17 and May 18 at Snohomish Golf Course. Walster said the district title was the first one Lakewood earned since entering the Northwest Conference. Walster said the golf
team won two Invitational tournaments throughout the season – Gamble Sands Invite April 13 in Brewster and Suncadia May 10 in Cle Elum. “Its kind have been a break-out year for Lakewood golf,” Walster said.
Getchell softball competes at state By Nathan Whalen nathan@northcountyoutlook.com
In making their first trip to the state tournament, Marysville Getchell’s softball team notched one victory before losing the next two games. “I’m very, very pleased with how they conducted themselves and represented their school and community,” Marysville Getchell softball coach Mike Moran said. “It was a ride I was very proud to go on.” Marysville Getchell played three games May 27 with its first being an 8-1 victory against Eastside Catholic.
Moran complimented the efforts of pitcher Morgan Epperson who threw 10 strikeouts and faced 25 batters during the seveninning game. “She was right in the zone all day.” Katelyn Maneval, Emme Witter, Hyden Kranz and Hannah Worth each had two hits. Marysville Getchell moved into the second round and faced Walla Walla, the tournament’s top seed who eventually placed second. The Chargers came up short losing 2-0. “Walla Walla’s pitcher was outstanding,” Moran said. The Blue Devil’s pitch-
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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY L. PEARSON, Deceased, NO. 22-4-00989-31, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, RCW 11.40.030
The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: June 1, 2022 Personal Representative: Kris Frady Attorney for the Personal Representative: Ginger Skinner, Skinner Law PC Address for Mailing or Service: 9600 SW Barnes Road, Suite 125, Portland, OR 97225
LEGAL NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF FERRY, In the Matter of The Estate of THOMAS EARL MCMICHAEL, Deceased, Case. No. 22-4-00007-10, NOTICE TO CREDITORS, (RCW 11.40.030)
Lakewood golfers Haley Callan, Kiana Schroeder and Malia Schroeder show the third-place trophy they earned competing in the 2A state golf tournament at Tumwater Valley Golf Club in Tumwater. Callan went as an alternate.
er had good velocity and a good change-up. “She was the best pitcher we faced all year.” Walla Walla scored on a two-run home run in the first inning. Moran said outfielder Erica Martin caught the ball, made two strides before colliding with the temporary fence, which collapsed when she fell over it and lost the ball. “A couple of things changed in that game and it would have been different,” Moran said. “We were right there with them.” In their third game of the day, which was delayed because of rain, was against
Wesco Conference foe Cascade. The Chargers lost 1311. “We just kept battling,” Moran said. Between the bottom of the sixth inning and the top of the seventh, both teams hit three home runs. Worth hit 2-4 with a home run, Kranz had two hits with a home run and Epperson hit a home run. “We didn’t lose a game at state, the other two teams scored a few more runs than us,” Moran said. The team got experience playing at state and learned how to play against tougher competition.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of the Estate of THOMAS EARL MCMICHAEL. 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 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: June 1, 2022 Personal Representative: Brandie Peterson Attorney for the Personal Representative: Sarah Cuellar Address for Mailing or Service: Law Office of Sarah N. Cuellar, PLLC, 665 S. Clark Ave., Unit 2 P.O. Box 904, Republic, WA 99166
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: May 18, 2022. Personal Representative: David W. Pearson 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. 22-4-00989-31.
LEGAL NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JEAN F. GALBRAITH, Deceased, NO. 22-4-01053-31, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, RCW 11.40.030
Court of probate proceedings & Cause No.: Ferry Superior Court, Cause No. 224-00007-10
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: June 1, 2022. Personal Representative: M. Michelle Hyatt Attorney for Personal Representative: Steven J. Peiffle, WSBA #14704 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 188, 103 North Street, Arlington, WA 98223
Dated this 26th of May, 2022. Signed: Sarah Cuellar, WSBA# 46591 Attorney for Personal Representative
Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 22-4-01053-31.
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Last chance to prune spring flowering shrubs As we move blooming perenthrough the nials like Candy end of May it Tuft, Rock Cress, becomes imand Winter perative that any Heather should pruning (think be pruned once shaping and also By Steve Smith the flowers fade. about next year’s flower If you wait and prune these production) of spring flow- spring bloomers in the fall ering shrubs, like Rhodo- or winter, you will cut off all dendrons, Azaleas, Lilacs, the flower buds, and while and Forsythias, needs to be the plant will be just fine, done now. The rule is sim- you won’t get any blooms ple: “Prune after bloom." which kind of defeats the All plants that bloom whole purpose of growing before the end of May are them in the first place. blooming from flower I guess I should interject buds that were produced at this point that not prunthe previous season. They ing your spring bloomers are formed on what we is not the end of the world. often call “old wood”, “one In the case of shrubs like year old wood” or simply Rhodies and Forsythia, last year’s growth. So early they will just keep getting season bloomers like lilacs bigger and depending on or Forsythia, and all spring where they are growing
in the garden, that may be just fine. The problem arises when they get too big and you are forced to shear them, which in the case of a Forsythia, can end up looking incredibly hideous. Personally, I enjoy having a few sheared shrubs in my garden, but they are almost always a broadleaf evergreen like a Laurel or Japanese Holly, and I am not concerned about blooms. I use them in juxtaposition to informal and naturally shaped shrubs which do bloom and the combination is quite pleasing. Otherwise, creating what I like to call “green meatballs” out of shrubs like forsythia and rhodies (or ice cream cones out of barberries and
nandinas) falls into the category of plant abuse in my opinion. Most plants don’t need constant pruning. Lilacs for example, once they are established, should have only one third of the older stems removed every couple of years — this helps to stimulate the plant to produce new growth. That being said, if you never prune your lilac, it will still continue to bloom, but it may become a weedy mess due to all the suckers it tends to produce. At the minimum, at least keep the suckers thinned out and save a few for replacement wood. Plants like forsythia can be managed best either by selectively removing older stems after they have
bloomed or by whacking the whole bush down to about one foot tall. While this kind of drastic pruning will leave a temporary void in your landscape, it will result in vigorous growth that by the end of summer will fill up the spot with new stems that will bloom from their base all the way to their tips the following spring. For more information on pruning spring and summer blooming shrubs like roses and the ever-confusing hydrangeas, check out our upcoming classes or go to the “Info Hub” on our Sunnyside Nursery website. Also, some of our growers, like Monrovia Nurseries, have wonderful consumer-oriented
information that even a seasoned professional like myself finds useful. Just remember, while there is potential to foul up the bloom cycle of a shrub, you will rarely kill it or cause any permanent damage (other than making it look like hell and being in the dog house with your spouse). Everyone has to start somewhere and it is easier to get the hang of than you think, plus there are always horticulture experts to help you along the way, so give pruning a shot! Stay safe and keep on gardening.
Steve Smith represents Sunnyside Nursery in Marysville and can be reached at sunnysidenursery@msn.com.
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