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Lakewood's Class of 2022 celebrates graduation

By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

Lakewood High School students received their diplomas and officially graduated at the Class of 2022 Commencement Ceremony on June 9. Seniors have lived through one of the more difficult periods to be a high school student in modern times. “Your perseverance and dedication is an inspiration to all. As you returned from remote learning you exhibited grace and leadership,” said Lakewood School District Superintendent Scott Peacock. Students spent a lot of time to get to this point. “Here we all are in a day where we can celebrate our hard work,” said valedictorian Katelynn Carlson. See GRADUATION on page 2

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Avery Lewis, left, and Junelle Lewis, center, talk with Chris Anderson, one of the founders of Marysville nonprofit Artists in Activism, at the Marysville Juneteenth event on June 11.

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Lakewood High School graduating senior Jakobus Seth, right, receives his diploma from School Board member Dana Krueger during the school’s graduation ceremony on June 9.

Black locals and other community members gathered in Marysville for a Juneteenth kick-off event to commemorate the holiday on June 11. This is the second annual Marysville Juneteenth event hosted by nonprofit organization Change the Narrative. “We’re just looking to get the community together

and have discussion on BIPOC [Black, Indigenous and People of Color] solidarity,” said Michael Adams, executive director of Change the Narrative and one of the main organizers of the event. The day is a celebration of the emancipation of slaves and the Marysville event was held a week before the official date, June 19.

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MSD parental consent decision put on hold By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

No decision has been made about whether Marysville school clubs, including LGBT clubs, will require parental consent to join. A parental consent policy has been under consideration by the Marysville School District Board of Directors for over a month. School Board members agreed to discuss the policy more in the future and did not take action during their June 6 meeting. The policy was first considered shortly after controversy regarding LGBT support clubs in Marysville elementary schools, although the policy would apply to all clubs. Under the policy, LGBT students would likely have to out themselves to their parents to join clubs in the district.

Because of that the policy has attracted controversy between those who believe parents should be able to prevent their children from being exposed to LGBT ideas and those who say that kind of space is needed to prevent isolation, depression and suicide. A couple of Board members believe the parental consent requirement would be challenged in court, costing the district a good deal of money. “While it may not necessarily be illegal, with some of the things we’re doing, there is enough opposition that there will be legal consequences and as a district that is fighting with our budget and fiscally having a lot of problems, this will build on top of that,” said School Board member Katie Jackson. After a double levy failure the district is See DECISION on page 2

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Community members come out to protest in support of LGBT clubs at Marysville schools on June 6.


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Valedictorian Kiana Oos said it was a major accomplishment for students to get this far. “There isn’t a person in this crowd that hasn’t had struggles that they have had to overcome,” she said. High school was a long journey for many, including two years of getting accustomed to a new school. “Sophomore year we became more comfortable, more confident,” said Oos. Then the student’s junior year came, which was heavily disrupted because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Personally, it was hard for me,” said Oos. “I never really considered myself a social person, but I suddenly missed being able to tell awkward jokes and meeting people in the hallways." Keeping focus and engagement was often tough during those days. “You would be half-asleep all day,” said class speaker and graduating student William O’Hara. “We finished that year though and we tried our best." O’Hara said the next year began returning to normal. “Yes, there were ups and downs,” he said, “but we stayed focused and finished off our school years.” Many students said they were glad to have those experiences during their time in high school.

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“It’s no joke that your high school years seem to go in a flash, so I encourage you to take in as much as you can in this moment,” said Carlson. “Find all the things you hope to remember for years to come." She encouraged students to remember the performances, dances, learning and other experiences. “I love you all so much and look forward to being a part of your lives,” she said. O’Hara also said that graduation means leaving some experiences behind. “We all have things that we’re going to miss,” he said. “A friendly greeting or ‘hello there,’ from your teacher or going to a basketball game.” Oos said she will miss the students she has come to know. “Overall I’ve really enjoyed getting to know the people here,” she said. “I’ve watched you change into the people who you are today, and trust me, you’ve definitely changed.” Students also expressed appreciation for those who helped them along the way. “I’d like to thank all of the teachers and staff that have made a huge difference in our lives,” said Oos. Carlson also wanted to thank parents for their work. “When we think of the dedication and love we know that will have longlasting impacts on every one of us,” she said.

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facing a $13.5 million shortfall. “The reality is that we’re in a legal bind. If we go forward with this policy we will spend at least $100,000 in legal fees and if we lose any of those we will spend hundreds and hundreds of thousands of dollars in that process,” said School Board president Paul Galovin. Board members Connor Krebbs and Keira Atchley said they will stand for the parental consent requirement. “Parents are sick of being told they don’t have any rights in regard to the education of their children,” said Krebbs. “I will continue to advocate for parental rights." Atchley believes the district will be able to come up with a good policy. “Consistently, more and more parents are being told they cannot have a say in their child’s education or medical treatment but are expected to support them until they are 18,” she said. Jackson noted under the Equal Access Act that students have rights as well. “They have their right to privacy and the right to associate with who they want,” she said.

www.northcountyoutlook.com “As a School Board member, we are here to protect the children and remove barriers for them to do what they need to in school. If this policy hurts even one kid, is that okay?” A variety of supporters and detractors of the policy showed up to speak at the meeting. “As a parent it is my responsibility to know where my kids are. If I’m not aware of the activities they are participating in, who their friends are and what they are learning I cannot fulfill my duty as a parent,” said Marysville parent Autumn Osborn. Others worried that giving kids access to the clubs would promote different values. “It is a teacher’s responsibility to teach. Teach reading, writing, math, science and history and not to override parental values,” said community member Whitney Burton. “Those who are against parental control, I don’t understand you. Don’t you understand this also protects your child,” said community Rita Heid. Heid said she believes having easy access to LGBT clubs would unduly influence students. “It is pushing kids into being transgender,” she said. Tulalip Tribal member Lou Ann Carter said the LGBT population needs support even if that

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“Juneteenth is also known as ‘Freedom Day,’” said Adams. "It is the day when news was given to the last slaves in the state of Texas that the Civil War was over and they were going to be freed." The holiday has been getting more attention in recent years. “This is something to raise more awareness around Juneteenth, especially now that it is a state and federal holiday but a lot of people

doesn’t come from their parents. Carter said she was a nurse and worked with CPS many times. “Sometimes, if they out themselves to a parent they could be kicked out of their home,” she said. “My concern is that kids need to feel safe enough to go to adults. If they don’t feel safe at home they need to have a resource they can go to." Briauna Hansen, an advisor for an LGBT club at Cedarcrest Middle School, said that a club like that would have been useful when they were a child. “I want to approach this issue with kindness and understanding but I promise you that I feel attacked and distraught. I personally knew I was queer around 5 to 6 years of age but I didn’t have access to the terminology or vocabulary to explain to others how I felt,” Hansen said. “I shelled away my identity from adults out of protection and ultimately learned not to trust adults.” Marysville Getchell High School’s upcoming ASB president James De Leon said the students he has spoken to are feeling unsafe in the community because of the discussion. “I have spoken to many students about this policy and they are scared, afraid and worried,” he said.

still don’t know about it,” said Adams. Speakers from the Marysville School District and city of Marysville talked at the event and various community organizations had booths at the event. “We have some different organizations that we partner with, like the Sno-Isle Libraries who will have their bookmobile here that will highlight some Black artists and books from Black authors,” said Adams. Activities for kids were also available and a silent

auction with a superhero art theme was held as well. “We wanted to talk about the analogies of being a hero, and what does that mean in terms of character and being a productive member of society,” said Adams. Black community members from around the county came to visit the event, such as Junelle Lewis, who organizes Monroe’s Juneteenth event and is from that area. “I wanted to come and bring my children because I think these types of events are important not only to meet people but also to see more of themselves and just to celebrate the culture,” said Lewis. “Unfortunately, demographically, in Marysville, Monroe and Snohomish the African-American population is not that large so I think when we do have events like this it is important to be a part of them." Kiyomi King hopes the event continues in the future. “I think that we really have to find events like this in order to find each other unfortunately. I hope that the city makes it bigger and greater and that it’s promoted even more,” she said. Chris Anderson, one of the founders of Artists in Activism, a Marysville nonprofit that focuses on supporting the BIPOC community, said the event was great. “Events like these helps reassure the Black community that there is support out here,” he said. His nonprofit is trying to create a community hub for BIPOC people in Snohomish County. “We need more spaces like this, it’s limited,” he said. “Once a year is cool, but it is needed in between that time too.”


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Policing reforms discussed at town hall By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Public officials discussed policing in Snohomish County during a recent town hall held in Marysville on June 8. County Sheriff Adam Fortney, County Council members Nate Nehring and Sam Low, and Chief of the Criminal Division at the Snohomish County Prosecutor’s Office Matthew Baldock discussed the state of policing in the county over the last few years. Police officers have received a number of regulations from the state legislature, some of which were rolled back recently. One law prevents police officers from initiating in car pursuit unless

they are pursuing someone for violent or sex crimes. The intent of the law is to reduce collisions with bystanders which can happen during police pursuits. Fortney said he wants the discretion to give chase or not give chase as the situation warrants, saying that during busy times his office would likely investigate a crime in other ways. He worried that when police can’t pursue certain times of crimes “those crimes are going to increase,” he said. Police officers worried about the outcome of the Blake Decision as well. The Blake Decision at the Washington State Supreme Court briefly decriminalized drug possession in the state.

State lawmakers passed ESB 5476 soon after, which makes drug possession a misdemeanor, when previously it was a felony, and also requires that those charged must be diverted to services at least twice. The replacement law takes away a lot of the ability to punish those who possess drugs, which speakers at the town hall disagreed with. The ability to punish individuals was important to the process, according to Low. “I don’t want to label every person who does drugs a criminal, but in the same breath we need to make sure that we have that carrot and stick approach,” he said. The new laws came after the 2020 George Floyd protests. “After George Floyd was killed,

and he was killed, with that said, there are things we can learn in law enforcement,” said Fortney. “That national conversation did take root in Snohomish County and I’m okay with that." Fortney said the conversation came to the Sheriff ’s Office as well. “I had to talk about race relations in Snohomish County and that is not comfortable. Those are not comfortable conversations,” he said, and added that police have some things to learn. “I’m not saying it’s perfect,” he said. Low said that as a result of the protests, laws changed too much. “There was a pendulum that shifted and went pretty far,” he said. “I don’t think we’re going to come all the way back but I think we need

to come back to center." He added that some of the laws passed in Olympia were good, singling out the law that allows more accountability between police officers. “Nobody likes a quote, unquote ‘snitch,’ but all of America saw what happened and I think the public wants to see officers who stand up when something is wrong,” said Low. Body cameras are another reform that is likely to stay in local police departments, said Nehring. “I think one thing that Snohomish County has been at the forefront of is body cameras. This is something that has widespread support in the public and has widespread support with law enforcement officers, because it protects the public and the police,” he said.

Tomahawk mascot to remain at MPHS By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

Marysville Pilchuck High School will retain its Tomahawk mascot after a state law almost forced the district to move away from Native American imagery. The School Board voted 4-0 at their June 6 meeting to keep the Tomahawks mascot. A law passed by the Washington state legislature in 2021 forced schools in the state to change mascots that relied on Native American imagery, or receive permission from their local tribes to continue using the imagery. Initially the Tulalip Tribal Board of Directors asked the district to change the mascot, however a December vote from the Tribes’ General Council meeting came back 92-83 in favor of keeping the Tomahawks. The Marysville School Board delayed taking action one way or another over the next couple of months to consult with Tulalip Tribal members. “It was a very hard process trying to figure this out and we went back and forth with it,” said School Board member Katie Jackson. “We tried to appease everybody but that can obviously never be the case. I just wanted to let everyone know it was a thoughtful decision and we didn’t come to it lightly." Although additional communication between Tulalip and Marysville School Board officials occurred, no additional official guidance was provided to the school district. “No further written communication or direction from the Tulalip Tribal Board of Directors to the Marysville School District Board of Directors has occurred,” according to the resolution passed by the Marysville School Board on June 6. “It wasn’t something we pushed off to the side. There were long discussions

with the Tulalip community and within ourselves,” said School Board member Connor Krebbs. The initial pushback to the mascot and Native imagery in the high school came from the Tulalip Youth Council. “The National Congress of American Indians, the American Psychological Association, the NAACP, the

National Education Association and our Tulalip Youth Council. These are just a few of the many groups that recognize the negative and harmful effects of retaining Native American mascots in our schools,” said Marysville Pilchuck High School teacher Will Hill. Many academic studies over the last decade have shown mascots which rely on

stereotypes can have harmful impacts on students. “I can’t fault anyone’s emotional tie or connection to the Tomahawk. In fact, I respect it,” said Hill. “However, I can find fault with a district that doesn’t make a decision that protects the students of today and tomorrow.” Retired School Board member and Tulalip Tribal member Don Hatch said

many Native people support the mascot. “It was voted on by the membership to maintain the Tomahawks,” he said. “I realize that some of the young people are upset by some of the things that are there but their parents and grandparents voted for it to stay there.” Even if the mascot remains, the presentation of the logo or exact imagery

may be modified in the future. “We’re going to sit down with the Tulalip Tribes and work as a group to come up with something respectful,” said School Board president Paul Galovin. “That work is going to be done as a board along with our tribal students and siblings, and parents on both sides of the highway."


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Show and Shine Car Show returns to Arlington By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Car enthusiasts filled downtown Arlington’s Olympic Avenue as the Show and Shine Car Show returned for their 21st annual event on June 11. The event is put on by the Downtown Arlington Business Association (DABA), which has not been able to hold the Show and Shine Car Show since 2019. “It feels great to be back,” said Cristy Brubaker, treasurer with DABA and the main organizer of this year’s event. “There’s so many people that love this event and they’re ready to be out and about,” she said. “Even with the price of gas people will spend the money to come out to something like this.” Although there were

worries about the event receiving heavy rain, the weather ended up cooperating. “It’s going really well. The sun’s coming out,” said Brubaker, who added they had 202 cars registered by the middle of registration. “We have had up to 280 before but we’re happy with 200,” she added. Car hobbyists enjoy coming out to the event to display their vehicles and get to know one another, said Brubaker. “They like being able to visit with friends and look at each other's cars. They kick tires and tell stories and we’ll see a lot of younger kids as well because parents bring them,” she added. Participant Ned Penitsch said he enjoys conversing with the other participants. “There’s great people. I

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come here to talk to people and meet people,” he said. “You get to see the labor of what they put in the cars, too.” Participant Vaughan Houger said he frequently comes out to car shows like Arlington’s Show and Shine. “I always like to come to car shows,” he said. “You can learn a lot about the cars here.” The first show was held 21 years ago and the event has become a tradition in the community, said Brubaker, who added that people like that it is a regular part of the community. “I was talking to a gentleman who is always at the car show and he works at the Pioneer Museum. He’s created a display with all the dash plaques from all the shows since it started until now,” said Brubaker. DABA officials enjoy

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Arlington Show and Shine Car Show participants Dan Running, left, Julie Turner, center, and Jeremy Turner talk about Running’s truck during the show on June 11. continuing that tradition. Brubaker said her family are car enthusiasts themselves and her parents started the event, so she has enjoyed helping it continue.

The event also helps raise donations for the Arlington Community Food Bank and brings visitors to the downtown area. “It’s an opportunity to

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AHS team places third in nation in anatomy competition By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Arlington High School’s Anatomage team placed third in the nation in a recent tournament that was finished on June 9. In total 281 teams across 30 states competed online in the human anatomy competition. Anatomage is a software which provides 3D digital human bodies that allow students to learn and study the body. Teams in the contest answer anatomy-based questions and are given prompts of ligaments, tendons, muscles and other body parts, which they have to identify on the Anatomage software. “We would have to work together to find the area where that body part was,” said Arlington High School student and team member Maria Ostap. After the qualifying round 70 teams were left in the competition and the Arlington High School team competed through a series of rounds held each week. “I thought the rounds were getting really hard too,” said Maria Ostap, as the Arlington team had to skip a lot of

questions in the Round of 16. “I was getting a little discouraged actually,” she said, but they did advance. “Then we made it to the top eight and competed and then to the top four which is where we finally ended up,” she said. “The excitement after we made the top four was crazy,” said Arlington High School student and team member Elisha Ostap. The team finished top three in the nation overall. “I was really proud of all of us,” said Arlington High School student and team member Eva Mullin. “I was really surprised. I didn’t think we were going to go that far,” said Arlington High School student and team member Kathy Kannathip. Earlier in the year the team competed at the state competition and didn’t do as well. “We finished top 16 in the state competition, which is still pretty good, but doesn’t compare to top three in the nation,” said Elisha Ostap. Students said their biggest improvements since then came from working on their teamwork. “In the beginning we weren’t too good at working through our commu-

nication,” said Maria Ostap. “After the state competition we practiced working together more." Kannathip said she likes how much the team members support each other as well. “When we were getting things right, everyone was hyping each other up,” she said. “We have our ups and downs but in the end we came together.” Students said they enjoyed being a part of the team because of the friendships. “I really like how close we’ve all gotten,” said Mullin. “I enjoyed the rides over to the state competition, just being able to talk with our advisor and get closer as a team." Students also said their teacher, Nicole Roskelley, also helped them a lot. Elisha Ostap was glad to be in Roskelley’s Sports Medicine class. “It’s really good to be able to learn from that class,” he said. Roskelley has also supported the team, which she is the advisor of. “I want to give a very big shoutout to our teacher,” said Maria Ostap. “She had to push back some appointments because we kept moving up in the tournament and we’re just really thankful that she put us first."

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Proposed Chehalis dam threatens salmon, treaty rights A proposed dam on the Chehalis River is a threat not only to salmon recovery, but also our treaty rights. It’s a step in the wrong direction as the rest of the region has moved into an era of dam removal. Following the massive dam removal project on the Elwha River starting in 2011, dams have been torn down all over the world, including on the Nooksack and Pilchuck rivers in 2020. The conservation group American Rivers reports that 57 dams were removed in the U.S. in 2021, and 25 more dams will come down in 2022. The idea of a dam on the upper Chehalis River comes from the Chehalis Basin Strategy, a state initiative that aims to both reduce flood damage and restore salmon habitat. It is true that something must be done to protect the lower Chehalis basin from devastating flooding like the catastrophic flood of 2007. However, based on a review of the state’s draft environmental impact statement, it’s clear that a new dam would all but guarantee the demise of the spring chinook in the Chehalis basin and speed up the decline of coho, fall chinook and steelhead, as well as lamprey. My mentor Billy Frank Jr. always said, “Tell the truth. Tell your story.” Our story is that our treaty right is a property right to harvest salmon. My tribe, the Quinault Indian Nation, is the only tribe with treatyreserved rights to fish, hunt

Ed Johnstone and gather in the Chehalis basin. Given how hard the Quinault people have fought to exercise their treaty rights to fish, and the precarious state of salmon, the Quinault Nation cannot support a dam that would destroy yet more habitat that salmon need to survive and someday thrive once again. A dam is not the only solution, and it’s irresponsible not to look at other alternatives. When the state’s draft environmental study supported our concerns that a dam would be deadly to aquatic species, Gov. Inslee called for the development of a non-dam alternative to reduce flood damage. Work on the Local Actions Non-Dam (LAND) alternative is now underway, and we are optimistic that it will include proven, costeffective actions like floodproofing and raising homes, and voluntary relocation to get people out of harm’s way. These actions are far more compatible with the Chehalis Basin Strategy’s habitat restoration goals through the Aquatic Species Restoration Plan. Even if a dam worked as planned, it would only reduce the peak flood el-

evation in the cities of Centralia and Chehalis during the most severe floods. The sponsor of the dam, the Chehalis River Basin Flood Control Zone District, said in its purpose and need statement that the dam “would neither protect communities from all flooding, nor would it be designed to stop regular annual flooding from the Chehalis River.” The state’s draft environmental impact study found that 2,955 existing structures are at risk of inundation during a catastrophic flood, but the proposed dam would protect only 1,280 of those. With a likely $1 billion price tag, this project would save fewer than half of those buildings. This would come at the cost of losing one of the top habitat restoration opportunities in the entire state. Historically, the Upper Chehalis River was one of three strongholds in the Chehalis basin for spring chinook. Salmon strongholds are not just places where fish are found in large numbers — they are also keepers of the genetic and spatial diversity that make salmon so resilient and able to adapt to changes in their environment. Restoring the conditions salmon need to rebuild that diversity is just as important to recovery as boosting their numbers. We must act now to prevent a new dam from being built on the Chehalis River. Over the next year, the state and federal governments

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Golf tournament kicks off Strawberry Festival By Nathan Whalen nathan@northcountyoutlook.com Nearly 90 people hit the links at Cedarcrest Golf Course to kick off the this year's Marysville Strawberry Festival. They participated in a golf tournament June 11, which is the first time the Strawberry Festival held such an event in recent years. “Everybody had a great time. The weather cooperated. It was awesome,” said Ivonne Sepulveda, president and CEO of the Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Com-

merce, who partnered with Strawberry Festival to organize the tournament. She didn’t know the last time the festival golf tournament took place. Twenty-two teams, each comprised of four golfers, played with a shotgun start scramble format. Sepulveda said the light rain let up around 9 a.m. “It ended up being a really nice day.” At the end of the golfing, the team from Four-Day Fireplace won the event. Sepulveda said awards were given for things such as closest to the pin and the

straightest drive. Businesses, some of whom came from outside the Marysville area, sponsored specific holes. Tom Harrison of MyMyToyStore in downtown Everett said he sponsored a hole at the golf tournament because he wanted to bring a sense of play. A raffle took place that raised money for the Marysville Strawberry Festival Community Service Scholarship. Sepulveda said she didn’t have a number yet on the dollar amount raised.

Athletes, military enlistees honored at Marysville Getchell By Nathan Whalen christopher@northcountyoutlook.com A group of soon-to-be Marysville Getchell graduates were honored for their next step in life. In front of a group of family and friends, a group of student athletes were honored for earning a chance to play in college while another group of students were honored for selecting a “military assignment that will shape them for the rest of their lives,” said Mike Moran, softball coach at Marysville Getchell who emceed the event June 6 in the Marysville Getchell’s gym. Kerragyn Heacock will play volleyball at Goucher College in Maryland, Alana Gomoz will play soccer at Skagit Community College, Jayda Pittman will play basketball at Everett Community College and Morgan Epperson will play softball at Everett Community College. Erica Martin, Jordan De Ocampo and Skyler Paterno enlisted in the United States Navy, Anthony Luthy enlisted in the United States Army while Christopher Fergeson and Edry Diaz enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. She’s willing to be everybody’s partner,” volleyball coach Meaghan Craig said of Heacock. She lettered four years in volleyball and was team captain for two years. Heacock is also a golfer on the Getchell squad that placed 12th at state. Gomez is a team captain

PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER ANDERSSON

Marysville Getchell on June 6 recognized the student athletes who are continuing to play sports in college as well as the students who have chosen to enlist in the military. From left are Jayda Pittman, Kerragyn Heacock, Alana Gomez, Morgan Epperson and Erica Martin. in soccer and lettered for four years. “It’s so nice to see someone work so hard to make it to the next level,” coach Sarah Hereth said. Girls basketball coach Seth Dodge said Pittman was willing to do the dirty work on the court from rebounding to guarding players much taller than her. “Right away she took the court, and she was ready to go,” Dodge said, adding Pittman is also a threesport athlete (volleyball and track), which is a rarity nowadays. “I’m excited to watch her grow.” Moran said Epperson was a huge ingredient in the Chargers' recent run in the softball state tournament. In addition to her pitching, Epperson hit eight home runs, 32 RBIs and .399 batting average. “Morgan has a great work

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will each issue their final environmental impact statement, and the project could move into the permitting phase in early- to mid-2023. Meanwhile, the Chehalis Basin Strategy will seek a new round of funding from the state Legislature, and the Chehalis Basin Board will develop long-term recommendations to the governor and Legislature that may, or may not, include a dam.

ethic and she is more than ready to play softball at the next level,” Moran said. Moran also noted that Martin was a four-year letter winner in softball and a twoyear letter winner in basketball. “Here ability to lead by example was an incredible asset to our team.” Petty Officer 1st Class Randall Pierre-Pierre, who is a recruiter, noted Martin wanted to follow the path of her grandfather who was in the Navy. Diaz started in the NJROTC program as a senior and instructor Kathleen Wilde complimented Diaz on his heart and work ethic. The Marysville School District has 130 students in the NJROTC program. In addition to the six students from Marysville Getchell, Marysville Pilchuck has six students enlisting in the military.

Instead of a dam, we need to focus on LAND alternatives to build climate resilience for Chehalis basin communities and economies, for today and long into the future. Being Frank is a column written by Chairman Ed Johnstone of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission. As a statement from the NWIFC chairman, the column represents the natural resources management concerns of the treaty Indian tribes in western Washington.

The golf tournament isn’t the only sports-oriented event that takes place during the Strawberry Festival. The trike races are also returning this year. They take place at 6 p.m., Thursday, June 16, on Third Street from State Avenue to Third Street Books. Then the Berry Run helps warm up the Grand Parade spectators when runners race down State Avenue. The Berry Run begins at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, June 18.

PHOTO BY NATHAN WHALEN

John Low from Protocol Plumbing tees off during the Strawberry Festival Golf Tournament June 11 at Cedarcrest Golf Course.

Legal Notices LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

Estate of Pamila Sue Hussey Notice to Interested Persons (Case no. 22-4-0083531)

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

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: STEVEN W. PETERSON, Deceased, NO. 22-4-01120-31, 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) 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: 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 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 22-4-01053-31.

LEGAL NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RITA JEAN ALMLI, Deceased, NO. 22-4-01179-31, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, RCW 11.40.030

THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE NAMED BELOW has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: June 15, 2022. Personal Representative: Steven Scott Peterson 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. 22-4-01120-31.

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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 Beginner 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 15, 2022. Personal Representative: Lauren ShockIntermediate ley-Lehn Attorney for Personal Representative: Breanne W. Martin, WSBA #44519 Sure, you love our paper... Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 188, 103 North Street, Arlington, WA but don’t forget to 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. 22-4-01179-31.

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Coping with our unpredictable weather ple moisture has There is an old caused plants to expression that put on an inorgoes like this: dinate amount of “When life gives growth. Known you lemons, as “internodal make lemonade.” elongation”, it I would add that By Steve Smith when Mother Nature give is this stretching out and us incessant rainfall and reaching for the light that unseasonably low tem- has resulted in humongous peratures, we should plant Hostas, fluffy Ferns, gormore bog or moisture- geous grasses, irresistible loving plants. At least the Irises, lovely Ligularias, plants will be happy, even if and prize-winning Peonies. we aren’t. I think you get the idea. This historic weather Many of my perennials are pattern we have been ex- absolutely voluptuous. periencing (only 6 hours While this excessive of 70-degree temperatures growth may seem like a through the end of May real bonus, it comes with and limited sunshine) has some drawbacks. Plants had some interesting ef- that grow too fast can fects on the plants in our get leggy and flop over landscapes. The lack of in windy or rainy condibright light, along with am- tions — the stems simply

don’t have the strength to support themselves. This can also happen when too much nitrogen fertilizer is applied, resulting in “lodging”, a frustrating problem for farmers growing grains like wheat or rice. In our landscapes, being proactive by getting tall growing perennials (like Foxglove and Delphiniums) staked up before they fall over can pay huge dividends. Also, plants that have heavy flowers, like Peonies, will benefit from some kind of staking system, either grow-through rings or bamboo and string “corrals” that will hold them up. As for shrubs that grow fast and furious in this kind of weather, another prob-

lem often arises. Because all that new growth is soft and succulent and full of sugars, it is a total magnet for aphids, and before you know it, your plant will be covered with these little buggers to the point that all that new growth will become twisted and contorted and even discolored. You have two options to correct this situation. If you spot it soon enough, you can hose off the bugs or apply an insecticide before there is too much deformation. If, on the other hand, you have been slacking and not visiting your garden on a regular basis, then mostly likely the only option for you will be to shear off all that new growth and let the shrub start over again. I have

seen this happen over and over again on the common Snowball Bush, Viburnum opulus. Usually, by the time your shrub has re-leafed, the new growth is not so tasty and the aphids have moved onto something else in the garden. Getting back to moisture-loving plants, there is a surprising variety of shrubs, trees, and perennials that will tolerate and even thrive in excessively wet soils. Common perennials like Hosta, Ligularia, Astilbe, and even Day Lilies are quite tolerant of wet soils. A quick search of the internet should give you lots of options. Shrubs like Clethra, Twig Dogwoods, and of course Willows, will all do just fine in wet soils. And if

you really want to go to the edge of craziness, create an actual bog with pond liner and a very peaty soil and plant carnivorous Pitcher Plants, Sundews, and Venus Fly Traps. I guarantee it will become the focal point of your garden, or at least a conversation piece. For now, enjoy all this exuberant growth while the cold and wet continues, but plan on making some adjustments once the sun decides to shine, for we all know this can’t last forever. 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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