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Crime rates continue to decline in Marysville By Nathan Whalen nathanr@northcountyoutlook.com

Crime rates in the city of Marysville continues a years-long decline. The overall crime rate is down 19 percent from 2019 and down 37 percent from 2016, Marysville Police Chief Erik Scairpon said, noting the efforts of public safety workers who came to work every day since the pandemic started. “It speaks to the levels of professionalism they have shown during this time,” Scairpon said. “I’m tremendously proud of the work they’ve done.” He added the past year has been a challenge to keep employees and their families healthy. COVID-19 has changed the way the police department operates. They have to make sure personal protective equipment is available and social distancing is maintained. The capacity of the jail has been lowered. “We’ve maintained a healthy jail population the entire time,” Scairpon said. The police department’s NITE team, which proactively works to resolve is-

sues or any crime surges specific to neighborhoods. Scairpon said officers look where crime is happening and redirects resources. The recently instituted Law Enforcement Embedded Social Worker program, which a social worker teams up with an officer to visit the homeless in the city. As of October 2020, the social worker program had 145 new clients, got chemical dependency review for 108 people, got 16 people into detox and helped secure housing for 79 people, Scairpon said adding the program is one of the things that he found attractive about the Marysville Police Department. He started serving as chief of police in September 2020. Marysville, Arlington and Lake Stevens police departments are partnering to hire two mental health professionals who will work with officers to respond to mental health calls. In 2020, the Marysville Police Department received 1,500 mental healthrelated calls for service, while Arlington received

900 mental health calls and Lake Stevens received 425 mental health calls. The three cities comprise nearly 124,000 residents and approximately 140 square miles. A grant from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs is helping fund the mental health professional program. “It’s a really nice blend to reduce use-of-force and incarcerations and improve outcomes,” Scairpon said. In addition to the department’s efforts to reduce crime and bring in mental health professionals, Scairpon highlighted several other goals for the coming year. Officer safety and wellness training will be a priority for 2021. He said the pandemic prompted the cancellation of training classes last year. Recruiting and retention will also be a priority. Scairpon said there are currently seven police va-

cancies and he like to see the department have waiting lists for every position. “For us it’s important to keep valuable employees.” The department’s outreach efforts will continue. A drive-through Hispanic outreach event took place in January and officers gave out 400 hundred bags of

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Snowstorm hits Snohomish County By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

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Marysville police officer Darryn Wiersma, left, talks with Larry Gardner, center, and Diane Gardner at Marysville’s "Coffee with a Cop" program on Feb. 12.

M'ville residents meet with police officers By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Marysville residents had a chance to meet Police Chief Erik Scairpon and other police officers as the city held their "Coffee with a Cop" program on Feb. 12. The program allows casual conversations between

local police officers and community members, although it hasn’t been able to happen much in recent months because of COVID-19. “It’s been difficult during the pandemic to do these kinds of things, so we’re See POLICE on page 13

Marysville and Arlington received significant snowfall as cold weather and a storm blew through the area beginning on the evening of Feb. 12. Jay Downing, maintenance and operations manager for the city of Arlington, said that snowstorm was about average for a normal season. “It’s similar to what we’ve experienced in the past in terms of accumulation and we’ve been able to keep up with clearing it,” on the city’s snow routes, he said. Arlington and Marysville started the night of Feb. 12 with crews working long shifts into the next morning. “We did start 12-hour shifts for our crews,” said Downing. “I spoke to the crews and they had an early morning crew out,” said Connie

From left, Abel, Lizzy and Izella with their snowman in Marysville on Feb. 14. Mennie, communications administrator for the city of Marysville. “We have all three of our sanding trucks out,” she said on Feb. 13.

Some of the areas of the city were hit harder in Marysville, particularly the Sunnyside and Smokey Point regions, said Mennie. “Because of the topog-

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raphy of the city there were some areas that were hit much worse,” she said. Both Marysville and Ar-

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Arlington voters approve move to RFA By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

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The Arlington Fire Department will be annexed into North County Fire and EMS this summer after local voters overwhelmingly approved the measure that was on the Feb. 9 special election ballot. North County Fire and EMS currently covers areas north and west of Arlington and the city of Stanwood. As of the county’s Feb. 9 ballot count, 89.38 percent of voters were in favor of the annexation. Arlington Fire Department Fire Chief Dave Kraski said he was pleasantly surprised by the outcome. “Going in I was confident that we could get 60 to 65 percent of the vote,” he said. “To be honest, I was a bit overwhelmed. I don’t

recall any measure that we’ve passed as a fire department that has hit that high of a mark." North County Fire and EMS Fire Chief John Cermak said he was glad the Arlington community showed such strong support for the measure. “I thought it was an outstanding indicator of the support the Arlington Fire Department has,” he said. “I’m excited and proud to have the opportunity to serve the city of Arlington." The Arlington Fire Department is currently run by the city of Arlington but will join in with the North County Fire and EMS Regional Fire Authority. A Regional Fire Authority (RFA) is a

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lington use a sand/salt mixture for their roads during snowstorms. “We think we’ll have plenty of supplies for this round of snow, but if there is more snow in February we may have to restock,” said Mennie. Marysville staff take part in regional meetings every winter to prepare. “This starts when public works, emergency management and communications staff participate in a regionwide winter weather meeting in the fall with Snohomish County and other jurisdictions about long-range forecasts, supplies and coordination. That is followed by a city meeting in November with similar topics at a city level,” said Mennie. Before a snowstorm, city staff also prepare for heavy workloads. “We have additional staff on call in anticipation for a snow event,” said Downing on Feb. 11. Arlington has 400 tons of sand and 150

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tons of salt on hand ready for snow, he said. “We have three main trucks that we will dispatching along three different routes,” he said. On Feb. 11 Mennie said Marysville was prepared for a snow event as well. “If this morning’s forecast remains on track for snow likely on Friday night and into Saturday, we are prepared to send out antiicing rigs on main arterials Friday afternoon. Plow trucks are preloaded with a salt/sand mixture and ready to respond as needed over the weekend,” she said. Cities plan out their snow routes ahead of time and there are no major changes from previous years, with the exception that Arlington crews plan to help the airport if needed. “We are going to clear the mass [COVID-19] vaccination site at the airport,” said Downing. Marysville prioritizes snow removal first on arterials leading into and out of the city, then on arterials located on hills within city boundaries, and then clears

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that handle the most number of cars) along with terrain (hills) and access for emergency vehicles and buses,” said Mennie. Arlington has similar prioritization for their routes. “We focus on clearing the main arterials first, and the second is the connecting routes to those,” said Downing. They try to prioritize hill areas as well, said Downing. If Arlington crews get to residential roads, they are usually the last, he said. Local officials ask residents to take the standard precautions if the road is snowy or icy. “What we are encouraging people to do is the standard stuff: keep their car fuel tank at least half full, carry blankets, flashlights, and snacks in your car, and stay home if possible,” said Downing. If your car is parked on a street that is plowed, it should be moved to a driveway or side street. Do not attempt to pass snow plows. “Snow or no, we’re looking at several nights of freezing temperatures. Make sure to unhook hoses and insulate outdoor faucets,” said Mennie. Mennie said Marysville also posts emergency weather updates on their website, their Facebook page and their Twitter page.

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Vaccinations increase in county By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Snohomish County’s allotment of COVID-19 vaccine doses continues to incresae, although not enough to meet the full need. During the week of Feb. 1, 23,000 people were vaccinated in the county. In total about 70,000 individuals have received a first dose in the county, and about 15,000 have received the second dose. The county was receiving about 9,000 doses a week earlier in the year but that has steadily increased to about 22,000 doses a week currently. “Any increase is welcome, but frankly I won’t be happy until we have all our mass vaccination sites open and fully booked, and not getting any more calls from frustrated people not being able to book appointments,” said County Executive Dave Somers during a Feb. 9 press briefing. The vaccination phase the state is currently in allows elderly people to access the vaccine, which creates more people who can get the vaccine than the county has doses. “The size of the eligible population is 10 times the size of the vaccine supply [per week],” said Snohomish Health District Health Officer Chris Spitters. This has created a bottleneck of individuals trying to get appointments that they are eligible for. “Many people attempting to register for an appointment will not be able to get an appointment this week,” said Spitters. “It’s just a fact of life that this is going to take time." Somers said officials do know the process can be trying for many. “I know it is frustrating for people who qualify and haven’t been able to get an appointment,” said Somers. County officials have been preparing mass vaccination sites and other ways of outreach during this time. “We have mobile teams making sure our most vulnerable residents have access,” said Somers. They are also planning pop-up vaccine sites for some of the more remote locations in the county. “Those are in the final stages of planning,” he said. Sure, you love our paper... but don’t forget to

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Most appointments have been set up online, but now the Health District has a call line ready at 425-339-5278 for those who have problems with internet access or have trouble navigating the internet. That line is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. People who can register online are still encouraged to use that method. “Leave the call slots available for those who cannot register online,” said Spitters. The county is unable to plan that far in advance as they don’t know the size of the allotment they will be receiving from the state. “Until we have confidence in the number of doses we get each week, we will only schedule appointments when we have the dose on hand,” said Somers. “There’s an intent from the state to get us on a threeweek advance notification on what our allocation will be,” he said, but that system is not up. The county may also switch to posting newly available appointment dates at a set time to help those

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trying to get an appointment, said Spitters. Roughly 10 percent of the population of the county has received at least one dose. “Most states are in the 9 to 11 percent range. We all want to be moving faster but we are going at a rate that is comparable to the rest of the country,” said Spitters. As the county waits for more vaccines, the COVID-19 numbers continue to decrease from their heights in December. “We started this week with a small decrease in the case rate,” said Spitters, who added the two-week average daily case rate is now 173 cases per 100,000 people. At least three of the four state metrics must continue decreasing for the region to stay in Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s reopening plan.

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Those metrics are COVID-19 case rate, COVID-19 hospitalizations, COVID-19 positive test rate and hospital occupancy. Spitters said the outlook is positive right now for the region, as most data points are coming back as improving. “I would be surprised if there’s any move back at this point,” he said. He added that now was not the time to ease up though. “The absolute level of transmission is still high,” said Spitters, and the case rate is still higher than it was at any point in the spring or summer. “It’s easy to feel like we are on the other side of this, and in some ways we are with decreasing numbers and more vaccines arriving daily, but we cannot let up,” he said.

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Arlington middle and high school students are scheduled to return to class in March with a hybrid model after a vote by the Arlington School District board of directors on Feb. 9. The plan was approved to return sixth graders on March 8, seventh and eighth graders on March 15 and high schoolers on March 22. Freshmen will have an orientation day available as well. Snohomish County is currently in the “Moderate” phase of COVID-19 activity according to Gov. Jay Inslee’s school guidelines. Under that guidance, schools are allowed to phase in in-person learning, starting at the elementary school level and continuing to middle and high school if the district can demonstrate a low level of COVID-19 spread. The district has had elementary students, particularly the younger grades, back in the classroom since late last year, and has not seen any outbreaks. “We cannot completely eliminate the risk of transmission, but to date we only have one documented potential instance of transmission at school since we started bringing students back to school in June of 2020,” said Brian Lewis, executive director of operations for the district. Some health officials say schools have not yet seen a serious cause of the spread of COVID-19.

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Arlington High School career and technical education teacher, Niki Roskelley, right, provides instruction to students in her health sciences and sports medicine class. “At the micro-level we see cases in schools, but we don’t see much transmission in schools,” said Snohomish Health District Health Officer Chris Spitters during a Feb. 9 press briefing. “There are occasional clusters of cases, but nothing that gets above five or ten cases,." The guidance from the Snohomish Health District continues to allow for schools opening, as long as they have safety measures and are in a hybrid model so that not all students are on campus all the time. “We encourage schools to gradually return kids to school as long as this continues to go well,” said Spitters. Arlington plans to follow county and state advice on safety measures. “The guidance has been comprehensive and our practices and policies are

based on the provided guidance,” said Lewis. “Limiting transmission in the school is one of our biggest safety goals." The school district will continue with measures it has used at the elementary level, including daily health screenings of students and staff, quarantining of any student or staff member who has been exposed to an individual with COVID-19, temperature checks, universal mask wearing, maintaining six feet of physical distance as often as possible and encouraging frequent hand washing. “We haven't had students challenge mask wear at this point, in fact students have been very compliant with mask wear requirements,” said Lewis. Students are "cohorted," or kept in self-contained groups, as often as possible, said Lewis. One method the school is using to create cohorts is the hybrid schedule, which was used in the elementary school and will continue with middle and high school students. The schedule will have half of students going to inperson class Mondays and Tuesdays while the other half goes Wednesdays and Thursdays. The remaining learning is still done online. “By using this form of cohorting, we reduce the number of students in both school buses and in the classrooms,” said Lewis. The district will have to change some things for the middle and high school levels through. “The biggest challenge will be the number of students in a building and their class schedules. Different grade levels of students can participate in the same class, so our cohorts will be bigger,” said Lewis. Lewis thanked the elementary school parents who have been complying with the measures to help keep the community safe.

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Crime rates continue to decline in Marysville By Nathan Whalen nathan@northcountyoutlook.com

Crime rates in the city of Marysville continue a years-long decline. The overall crime rate is down 19 percent from 2019 and down 37 percent from 2016, Marysville Police Chief Erik Scairpon said, noting the efforts of public safety workers who continued to serve the public during the pandemic. “It speaks to the levels of professionalism they have shown during this time,” Scairpon said. “I’m tremendously proud of the work they’ve done.” He added the past year has been a challenge to keep employees and their families healthy. COVID-19 has changed the way the police department operates. They have to make sure personal protective equipment is available and social distancing is maintained. The capacity of the jail has been lowered. “We’ve maintained a healthy jail population the entire time,” Scairpon said. The police department’s NITE team, which proactively works to resolve is-

sues or any crime surges specific to neighborhoods. Scairpon said officers look where crime is happening and redirects resources. The recently instituted Law Enforcement Embedded Social Worker program in which a social worker teams up with an officer to visit the homeless in the city. As of October 2020, the social worker program had 145 new clients, got chemical dependency review for 108 people, got 16 people into detox and helped secure housing for 79 people, Scairpon said, adding the program is one of the things that he found attractive about the Marysville Police Department. He started serving as chief of police in September 2020. Marysville, Arlington and Lake Stevens police departments are partnering to hire two mental health professionals who will work with officers to respond to mental health calls. In 2020, the Marysville Police Department received 1,500 mental healthrelated calls for service, while Arlington received

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Why law enforcement is essential to our community Much of 2020 has been dominated by newsmaking events that have made the year one few people will soon forget. Unprecedented and stressful circumstances can contribute to spirited debates and uncertainty about the future. Complicated situations can affect people in many ways, but the public may be wise to take some cues on how to navigate challenging situations from the professionals who routinely find themselves confronting adversity. Law enforcement officers who don the uniform each and every day routinely put others first in the name of public safety. According to the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund, there are now more than 800,000 sworn law enforcement officers serving in the United States, which is the highest figure ever. Officers often step up to serve despite the risks associated with working in law enforcement. A total of 1,627 law enforcement officers died in the line of duty over the past 10 years. There were 135 law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty in 2019 alone. Law enforcement personnel serve many important roles in the communities they serve. Here’s a closer look at the integral roles of police and other law enforcement personnel.

n Maintain law and order: The police force is made up of many different departments with the collective goal of maintaining law and order. Traffic police are responsible for enforcing the rules of the road and minimizing the chance of accidents. Other departments canvas the streets ensuring that residents’ civil liberties are not being compromised. n Save lives: Whether they’re preventing a lifethreatening crime or administering emergency medical care at a car accident until an ambulance can arrive, law enforcement officers save lives every day. n Assist in adverse situations and provide crisis support: Police officers often fill the role of counselor or friend to people who find themselves in difficult situations. An officer can play a part in helping people make better life choices in the future. Training in situational de-escalation also means police officers are capable of defusing difficult situations before they snowball into serious, potentially life-threatening confrontations. n Investigate crimes: Police are the first people to respond when crimes have been committed. These individuals investigate the situation and find the perpetrator. n Foster strong communities: Law enforcement officers share a unique solidarity with other of-

ficers, peers, community leaders, and even medical professionals, which helps to create a strong fabric for a community. Officers frequently have each other’s backs as well as the respect and support of the public for putting their lives on the line. Law enforcement is an essential component of orderly, safe and supportive communities. Recognizing and respecting the important role law enforcement officials play is a great way to show them how much their efforts and sacrifices are appreciated by everyone in the community.

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Local and national law enforcement officers across various disciplines put their lives on the line to keep others safe. Police make many sacrifices, often putting their physical and mental well-being on the line to protect and serve. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund says there are more than 900,000 sworn law enforcement officers now serving in the United States. Since the first recorded police death in 1786, more than 21,000 law enforcement officers have been killed in the line of duty. A Statistics Canada study released in 2010 found that, with the exception of taxi drivers, police are the most likely Canadians to die on the job. Unfortunately, hateful and violent crimes against police continue to make the news. In recent years, a California University student painted cops as pigs for an art project, while an

Atlanta gym and a Brooklyn doughnut shop refused to serve police. As recently as January of 2020, anticop protesters vandalized New York City subways and elsewhere to bring attention to supposed overpolicing. Communities can turn the tides and help the world focus on all the ways individuals can support and thank law enforcement. Here are some ways to give back. n Say “Thank you” or “I appreciate your work” to any law enforcement agents you come across. n Wear blue in solidarity with police. n Campaign for local commemoration of Tuesday Blue’s Day, which encourages people to wear blue on Tuesdays in support of police officers. n Become a citizen volunteer to help supplement and support officers in many ways, such as clerical tasks, assisting with search

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Tulalip police continue to work with community By Nathan Whalen nathan@northcountyoutlook.com In addition to protecting the residents of the Tulalip Tribes, police officials spent considerable effort reaching out to the community and continue to build trust. Chris Sutter, chief of the Tulalip Tribal Police, said “2020 was a very productive year for us." The department reviewed it’s useof-force, domestic violence and pursuit procedures to ensure they are consistent with industry best practices. He also highlighted the deescalation training officers have also received, which he said is a paradigm shift in law enforcement. “We will continue to include de-escalation in our training as much as possible,” Sutter said. The Tulalip Tribal Police also participate in a citizen advisory review board. “I seek their recommendations as an independent

review board.” Prior to the pandemic, the Tulalip Tribal Police held neighborhood meetings and Sutter is looking forward to organizing more meetings once the pandemic concludes. “I really value that community connection,” Sutter said. He added such community contact is an important part of the department’s police service. “We really get to know the families we serve.” Sutter said the coronavirus pandemic affected the way the department serves the community. Officers had to adjust the way they responded to calls and maintain social distancing requirements. Because of the pandemic, officers saw crime reduced in retail areas. He noted the Tulalip Tribes lost several tribal members to COVID-19. “Tribal police is always mindful of those who lost

loved ones due to COVID,” Sutter said. Hiring is a priority for the department that has 36 officers, 18 civilian employees and five student officers who are being trained at the United States Indian Police Academy in New Mexico, Sutter said. Sixteen people were hired in 2020 including eight new officers who were sworn in and four more scheduled when it’s safe to do so. Sutter said he is focused on hiring more tribal members to be more reflective of the community the department serves. The department will continue to recruit and find qualified police officers who are service-minded and dedicated. The Tulalip Tribal Police Department, in cooperation with the Tulalip Tribal Court, started a law enforcement embedded social worker program. Social workers and police officers work together to get people

on the path of healing and wellness, Sutter said. The Tulalip Tribal Police continue efforts to slow and stop the distribution of illegal drugs through the Tulalip Tribes. Sutter said the majority of transporters and dealers are non-natives. Officers are also equipped with Narcan, which can stop an opioid overdose. “We’re doing all we can to reduce illicit narcotic distribution onto the Tulalip Tribes,” Sutter said. The Tulalip Tribal Police also have a Fish and Wildlife Division that patrols fishing and hunting areas established by the Treaty of Port Elliott of 1855, according to the Tulalip Tribal Police website. Officers patrol an area that extends from the south Puget Sound to the San Juan Islands, Blaine to the Canadian border. Sutter said the Fish and Wildlife Division serves and protects tribal fishermen and hunters. Other

duties include enforcement of tribal codes, animal control, environmental protection and enforcement, assistance to Tribal fisherman and water search and rescue operations, according to the Tulalip Tribal Police website. Tulalip Tribal Police em-

ployees continue to mourn the death of Charlie Cortez, a Fish and Wildlife officer who perished in November after the boat he was on capsized, Sutter said. “We still mourn his loss,” Sutter said. “We’re holding out hope that we can bring him home to his family.”

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As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its second year, police officers in Arlington are seeing more people dealing with mental health issues. “We saw a tremendous increase in mental health calls and suicide calls,” said Jonathan Ventura, chief of the Arlington Police Department. Arlington is partnering with Marysville and Lake Stevens police departments to hire two mental health professionals who will work alongside police officers. In 2020, the Marysville Police Department received 1,500 mental health service calls, Arlington received 900 and Lake Stevens received 425, according to information from the City of Marysville. Ventura noted calls for burglary or trespassing calls often become a different situation. “It’s amazing how many of those turn into a mental health call.” The Arlington Police Department several years ago implemented a law enforcement embedded social worker program. A social worker and police officer partner together to tackle homelessness and drug abuse issues. They help people secure housing, enter detox programs or inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. “Our current embedded program is phenomenal,” Ventura said, noting the embedded social worker program throughout Marysville, Arlington and North Snohomish County has helped find housing for more than 300 people. He said the social worker and officer know 90 percent of the homeless in the area. They still encounter people who resist help and will continue to try and build trust with the homeless in Arlington.

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Ventura said there isn’t enough data yet to talk about crime in the city in 2020, but he expects some increases in crimes such as shoplifting and theft due to the bad economy. He said the department’s call volume is down, but 911 calls are up. Incidents come from a combination of 911 calls and officer-initiated activity. When the lockdown stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic occurred in March 2020, the department initially struggled with finding necessary personal protective equipment for its personnel. They purchased hand sanitizer produced from a local distillery, local quilters made face masks and local businesses donated sanitizers, cleaners and disinfectants. “The community really stepped up until the supply chain caught up,” Ventura said. He added the department currently has the PPE it needs. He said the department quickly jumped on the Centers for Disease Control guidelines to help limit the spread of COVID-19. “Overall, we’ve been lucky.” He complimented the dedication of the department’s employees and their ability to adapt to changes. “Our guys were out there still doing their jobs.” Ventura highlighted several other goals for the coming year.

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Professional standards will also be a focus for the coming year. The department will examine the mechanisms of oversight and look at audits from professional organizations. In response to Defund Police, the department is looking at ways to reach out to the community and make sure it is transparent. “Are there other opportunities to be more engaged with the community? Are there other ways to be accountable to the community? It’s not our police department, it’s your police department,” Ventura said. The department is expected to deal with budget challenges as a result of the pandemic. One such area is jail costs, which have seen medical cost increases due to the pandemic, the drug epidemic and other health problems. Ventura said it’s incumbent on the department to figure ways to limit costs. The department may consider alternatives to arrest, diversion programs, home monitoring and probation or parole opportunities. “That’s going to be a big consideration for us,” Ventura said.

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MSD considers boundary line proposals By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com The Marysville School District is currently considering two final options for their high school boundaries and officials hope to make a decision by spring of this year. The district began to move away from the small learning community and school choice model in 2018 and during that time created a committee of staff and local parents to begin discussions on how high school boundaries would be made. The COVID-19 pandemic delayed the boundary discussion for a few months, but those talks have resumed. District staff discussed the final options during a Feb. 9 online town hall. Another online town hall was scheduled for Feb. 16 and a Spanish language town hall is scheduled for Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. The first boundary option, known as “Option A,” would send students from Marshall, Quil Ceda Tulalip and Pinewood elementary schools to Totem Middle School. Students from Shoultes, Cascade, Allen Creek and Grove elementary schools would go to Marysville Middle School, while Kellogg Marsh, Sunnyside and Liberty students would go

to Cedarcrest. At the high school level, Pinewood, Shoultes, Cascade, Marshall and Quil Ceda Tulalip elementary schools would go to Marysville-Pilchuck High School while all others would head to Marysville Getchell High School. Legacy High School and Heritage High School would remain as choice schools that students could opt into. “Option B” keeps most boundaries the same, but switches where Sunnyside Elementary and Pinewood Elementary students are going. The district hopes to implement high school boundaries for many reasons. “It is important to plan for strong, healthy transitions between schools,” said Spencer Welch, a consultant who is helping the district with boundary implementation. “Knowing where students are going to be coming from and into which schools allows the leaders and teachers to plan a program that is most appropriate." The model also keeps groups of students largely together. “Having more stable predictability with the students your students will be attending school with is important,” said Welch.

Finally, the transportation bus routes can be better planned, saving the district money. The boundary committee was charged with three priorities: student safety, equitable distribution of diversity and transportation costs. The district’s demographic populations should be evenly distributed between the schools, said Welch. “They wanted the secondary school enrollments as much as possible to match the city’s cultural diversity,” he said. “We looked at race, ethnicity, language and income,” said Rodrick Merrell, executive director of secondary schools and one of the boundary committee members. Free and reduced lunch status was used as a proxy for income in this case. The committee looked at about 40 possible configurations for the district boundaries. “I wasn’t involved in it so I can say this without tooting my own horn: your committee did a lot of work and took it seriously,” said Welch. Ultimately, the boundary committee recommended ‘Option B’ to the school board because it had a slightly better distribution

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Marysville will host drive-in bingo on Feb. 26 By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Marysville will host free drivein bingo at the city courthouse parking lot on Feb. 26 as one of their new socially distanced family activities. Although originally advertised to start at 6:30 p.m., that time slot is now full and a second time at 8:30 p.m. has been added by the city to accommodate more people. “We are just so pleased. There has been such a good response, so much that we added a second time to accommodate the people who still wanted to participate,” said Andrea Kingsford, recreation

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really glad we had that 25 percent occupancy option,” said Scairpon. Since early February the state has allowed 25 percent occupancy in restaurants for the Puget Sound Region because of improving COVID-19 numbers. “We were going to press ahead with doing this event even if we couldn’t do it inside, we would just stand outside,” he said. Scairpon said hearing from the community is “critical” for leading the lo-

coordinator with the city’s Parks, Culture and Recreation Department. Bingo cards will be provided at the event, although families should bring their own snacks. Prize baskets will be given out and those who win should honk their horn or flash their lights. City staff are using the inflatable screen typically used for their summer "Popcorn in the Park" program. “Bingo numbers will be announced on the screen and over the radio as well,” said Kingsford. Registration is strongly encouraged as Kingsford does not

cal police force. “I like hearing directly from the residents of our town to understand what they’re seeing directly on the street,” he said. Community members, Scairpon and other police officers discussed a number of issues and problems. “It helps me understand the vibe of the town … we’ve talked about community problems, we’ve talked about good things happening in the community and we’ve talked about issues of race and bias,” said Scairpon. “Those are all real important questions for us to be having."

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think there will be space available by the time of the event. Those wanting to register should call the Marysville Parks, Culture and Recreation office at 360-363-8400. The event was added in part to put on additional safe family activities this year by the city. “This will be a lot of fun for the community,” said Kingsford. “Bingo is a family favorite." Many families have been stuck inside for many months now without a lot to do. “People are really ready to be involved in activities again and it is a way where they can still be safe

He said he enjoys connecting with the community at events like "Coffee with a Cop." Scairpon became Marysville Police Chief last September and said the first few months have had a number of challenges. Because of the pandemic and other issues, staffing has been an occasional problem. “Everyone is dealing with their own personal challenges in their life,” he said. The conversations around racial bias that have been happening since the death of George Floyd last summer has also been a part of continuing discussions, he said. Scairpon hopes the Marysville police can respond with positive changes to community demands and new laws from the state legislature. “There’s a lot of challenges, such as in the state legislature when it comes to policing,” he said. “We’re very committed to policing reforms here in Marysville, but they have to be reforms that are smart reforms and

and comfortable,” said Kingsford. As part of the effort to put on more family events this year the city hosted a drive-in film showing earlier in February. “It was a huge success. Originally we offered just one time slot but we added a second one for that event as well,” said Kingsford. The parking lot at the court accommodates 40 vehicles and it filled up for both nights of the film showing. “I really think that the community is looking for a safe way to come out and enjoy the community,” said Kingsford. The city is planning another

don’t hamper our efforts to make the community safe." The first "Coffee with a Cop" with Scairpon as police chief went ‘better than expected,’ he said. “We’re so appreciative that people saw this event and even in the midst of a health pandemic people are willing to come down and

drive-in film showing in March, although the details for that event aren’t out yet. Bacasue families can come out and be safe in their cars, that helps city staff and individuals remain safe while participating in activities during the pandemic. “The drive-in opportunity is such a good way for people to get out in a safe way,” said Kingsford. “Combining the drive-in with the bingo seemed like a great opportunity." Kingsford wanted to thank the Marysville Kiwanis Club who are sponsoring the drive-in bingo night.

voice their concerns,” he said. When the COVID-19 pandemic is over he hopes the program is a regular part of efforts to talk and interact with the community. “One of the things I do want to look at is building better outreach for our department,” he said.

The department recently joined the Nextdoor neighborhood social media service. “We’re going to do more things like that so that people can interact with the police department the way they want to, rather that be online or through some other means,” he said.

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Already robust levels of hiking, camping, boating and every other kind of outdoor recreation in our region has exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic as many try to cure the effects of cabin fever. Increased outdoor recreation has led to unprecedented crowds in our parks and forests, and extensive environmental damage accompanied by little enforcement of regulations by short-handed local, state and federal authorities. This spike in outdoor recreation has drawn attention to the growing impact on tribal treaty rights and resources that is only going to increase as the population of western Washington continues to increase dramatically. The latest evidence confirms what tribes have been seeing across the landscape for years. Outdoor recreation – whether motorized or not – has significant impacts on the environment. Even the most remote locations are seeing yearround damage. It includes theft of old-growth cedar and maple, increased litter and human waste left behind by campers, vandalized cultural and spiritual sites that are sacred to our tribes, and human activities that affect the migration and health of fish,

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wildlife and habitats. Twenty Indian tribes have treaty-reserved rights to fish, hunt and gather in western Washington. We understand the benefits that outdoor recreation provides to everyone, but our fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats need protection. We watch with alarm as federal, state and local governments continue to plan, fund and expand recreation without looking at the cumulative impacts, without providing the necessary enforcement, and often without consultation of the treaty tribes. That’s why it’s critical that treaty tribes, as sovereign governments and natural resources co-managers, be involved early in the planning, funding and development of any new or expanded recreation opportunities, recreational infrastructure and recreation policy. Through the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission, we have formed a working group to address

these issues. We’ve also made a formal request to Gov. Jay Inslee to designate a task force to work with us to address concerns and develop solutions. As co-managers of natural resources with the state of Washington, we have the right to a seat at the table when recreation management decisions are made and a voice in how they are implemented. Our cultures and treaty rights depend on the longterm health of these lands and resources. A new park and parking lot here. Five miles of new trail there and two more somewhere else. It all adds up to death by a thousand cuts to our environment, fish, wildlife, and their habitats. What we need is comprehensive recreational management. We should approach it as co-managers like we would any issue involving our environment, natural resources and treaty rights: Responsibly, thoughtfully and cooperatively. Being Frank is a monthly column written by the chair of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission. As a statement from the NWIFC chair, the column represents the natural resources management interests and concerns of the treaty Indian tribes in western Washington.

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government entity responsible for fire services that has the ability to levy some taxes, most often in the form of property taxes. “This is a more sustainable funding platform for us moving forward,” said Kraski. City fire departments are paid for out of a city’s general fund which is affected by the fluctuations of sales tax collections. “This will help other departments in the city as well. Police, parks, utilities all have to compete for a limited amount of funds,” said Kraski. Although the Arlington City Council reported they would reduce the city's property tax collections to offset the cost of the incoming tax collections from the RFA. “City residents will no longer see the ambulance utility fee starting in August,” said Kraski. According to calculations from city officials, 54 percent of residents would see their property tax remain the same or decrease.

The properties of the highest value are supposed to see the largest increases in taxes because of the change. The first year with the new property tax collections will be 2022. The annexation will become official on Aug. 1. “Before that we will remain a city fire department and we will have a lot to work through in terms of the transition,” said Kraski. Payroll, scheduling and staff transitions will be worked out in the coming months, he said. “We’ve got a large list of items to work on, but we don’t see any major operational changes for the rest of this year,” said Cermak. “As we move forward, we will look at those next steps for efficiency." As the Arlington Fire Department and North County Fire and EMS become a larger entity, they hope to gain efficiencies because of their size. One of the first gains may be a 24-hour command and control staff, which Cermak hopes to have in place by the summer of 2022. Both organizations have command staff for the day, but not some of the

evening hours, in which they depend on response from workers at home for those operations. Cermak said the two agencies already work together in sharing positions such as a fire marshal and coordinating to help set up the mass COVID-19 vaccination site at the Arlington airport. “We already had a partnership where we shared services,” he said. Now, with the Arlington Fire Department joining the RFA, Cermak said the agency has more opportunity to make long-term plans in terms of finances, capital purchases and other planning. Kraski said as part of the agreement with North County Fire and EMS, service levels are not meant to decrease in Arlington. “Over the last six months I’ve said my hope is that the community notices no changes,” he said. “We still plan to be an active part of the community here." “They will remain the Arlington Fire Department, just under the management of North County Fire and EMS,” said Cermak.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SHERYL R. PERCIVAL, Deceased., NO. 21-4-00138-31, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, RCW 11.40.030

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PAUL M. EDWARDS, Deceased, NO. 21-4-00076-31, 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: February 17, 2021. Personal Representative: Jeremy Percival Attorney for Personal Representative: Tanner K. Olson, WSBA #52879 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 188, 103 North Street, Arlington, WA 98223

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: February 3, 2021. Personal Representative: Jessica E. Edwards Attorney for Personal Representative: Steven J. Peiffle, WSBA #14704 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 188, 103 North Street, Arlington, WA 98223

LEGAL NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BLANCHE HELEN JAMES, Deceased, NO. 21-4-00139-3, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, RCW 11.40.030)

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THE CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES NAMED BELOW have been ap-pointed 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 other-wise 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 publica-tion of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is for-ever 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: February 17, 2021. Co-Personal Representative: Gayle C. Koppel Co-Personal Representative: Vicki T. Hill Attorney for Personal Representative: Breanne W. Martin, WSBA #44519 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. 21-4-00139-31.

Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 21-4-00076-31.

LEGAL NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICK LEE DAVIS, Deceased, NO. 21-4-00164-31, 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: February 17, 2021. Personal Representative: Kathleen A. Sargent Attorney for Personal Representative: Breanne W. Martin, WSBA #44519 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. 21-4-00164-31.

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Amazing fragrance in the winter garden Every time nia. Even some I walk through needle-leafed the nursery this conifers, like time of year I Japanese Plume am struck by the Cypress, several amazing variety junipers, and, of of plants on dis- By Steve Smith course, Chief Joplay that have seph pine, change what I would call “winter color in the winter which interest." By this I mean creates a whole new compothat they have some distinct sition in the garden. This is quality that makes them one of the calling cards that stand out in the winter gar- draws me out into my yard den. PJM rhododendrons, this time of year. The other for example, take on a rich feature that is simply irremahogany color which sistible to me is fragrance, creates a lovely contrast to especially in winter when surrounding evergreens in there are fewer things to the landscape. A surpris- distract me. Here are a few ing number of broadleaf plants to consider for addevergreens, like Nandina ing fragrance to your winter and Leucothoe, will do this garden. Daphne — Daphne same trick as the mercury drops, as well as evergreen odora, is a lovely, smallish perennials like Berge- evergreen shrub with glossy

leaves that are usually variegated with wide margins of yellow. The pinkish flowers start to emerge this month and are, in my opinion, the standard bearer for fragrance. I have an established one near my front door that I look forward to smelling every year about this time. There are lots of varieties of daphne on the market, including a few that bloom in full sun for most of the summer, but winter daphne is a shade lover and is happiest in dappled shade or at least morning sun and afternoon shade. All daphne need excellent drainage and don’t be discouraged if you kill several before you finally get one established — it is well worth the wait. ‘Pink Dawn’ Viburnum

— If you have room for a larger shrub/small tree, consider this deciduous plant that can be covered with deliciously fragrant pink flowers from November through March. It is an upright grower and is best suited in the back of the border where it will provide a backdrop to the rest of the plantings. During the season the foliage has a heavily textured “seersucker” appearance that sports good fall color. The twigs also have a tendency to exfoliate, which provides even more winter interest. It will grow anywhere in the garden, sun or shade. Paperbush — Edgeworthia chrysantha is native to China and related to the aforementioned Daphne.

While the flowers are almost as fragrant as Daphne and are similar in shape, they are yellow instead of pink. Paperbush can reach 4 to 6 feet tall with a mounding growth habit and silvery new foliage in the spring. The coarser leaf shape gives it a somewhat tropical feeling that will contrast nicely with finer textured plants. Sweet Box — Sarcococca comes in both a shrub form that grows 3 to 4 feet tall and a ground cover form that spreads slowly and only reaches a foot tall. All forms boast extremely fragrant flowers, starting as early as the first of the year and continuing on through February. The flowers are small and almost inconspicuous, but oh are they yum-

my to smell. Sweet box has dark green glossy leaves and grows best in full to part shade. Give it a little trim after it blooms in the winter and then forget about it until the next year. The ground cover form is completely maintenance free. While there are lots of opportunities for adding winter interest to our gardens, be sure you don’t overlook the added allure of fragrance. It’s a great “pick me upper” during these dark, wet days of winter. Stay healthy & keep on gardening. Steve Smith is the owner of Sunnyside Nursery in Marysville, and can be reached at sunnysidenursery@msn.com.