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Two run 1,000 miles to raise money for Leah's Dream Foundation

By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

A young Tulalip adult with disabilities, Tyler Fryberg, and his former teacher ran a thousand miles this year to raise funds for the local Leah's Dream Foundation.

Fryberg and Marysville teacher Jim Strickland have been running since Jan. 1 of this year with the goal of running1,000 miles.

"We were able to finish early and we're both at 999," said Strickland on Sept. 19.

The two met that day to finish their final mile together around the field at the Tulalip Don Hatch Youth Center.

"I'm impressed with Tyler. I've done running by whole life," said Strickland.

"But Tyler, he jumped on this in a way that was totally See MILES on page 2

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Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring, left, swears in Marysville Police Chief Erik Scairpon on Sept. 21 at Comeford Park.

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Marysville teacher Jim Strickland, left, and Tulalip resident Tyler Fryberg complete their 1,000th mile of 2020 to raise money for the local Leah's Dream Foundation on Sept. 19.

The city of Marysville has hired Erik Scairpon as their newest police chief and he began work on Sept.

21.

Former Police Chief Rick Smith retired last summer and the city began a search soon after, but that search had been slightly delayed

because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

"We're thrilled to have Chief Scairpon here," said Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring. "He rose to the top of our search pretty quickly."

Before coming to Marysville, Scairpon had spent his entire career with the Redmond Police Department.

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Arlington begins work on new fire station

By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com The city of Arlington broke ground on their new building for Fire Station 48 on Sept. 21 which is scheduled to be completed in about a year.

"Normally we try to do more of an event, but we held a low-key gathering," on that day because of the pandemic, said Paul Ellis, Arlington city administrator.

The new building will be at the corner of Airport Boulevard and 43rd Avenue.

The current Fire Station 48 is located at 18824 Smokey Point Bou-

levard, in Arlington, however that building is being leased by the city.

"The planning for this project goes back about to 12 years ago when we started the design work," said Ellis.

However, during the planning the 2008 economic recession began and the city had to put the project on hold and instead opted to lease a building for their fire station.

The original project was going to be located elsewhere. "Airport Boulevard didn't even exist at the time," said Ellis, but now that road is built and the city is using some of their property nearby.

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Arlington is still in their lease for the current Station 48, however "the building owner needs that building back now," so the city has until October of next year before they have to move out.

"So we're in a position where we need to build a building now," said Ellis.

The new fire station will be only a little bit bigger than the current building.

"We added a little bit of space for another fire engine," said Ellis. "That will give a place for the fire department to meet and train and also another room for the public in that area to meet."

There is also room at the new location available for a future expansion if that is necessary, said Ellis.

Contractors began work on the new building on Sept. 21.

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inspiring to me."

Fryberg said he ran around the neighborhood near his home. "I've run for many years," he said.

He recently finished second in the YMCA of Snohomish County's Yankee Doodle Dash and was a competitor in this year's

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The land on Airport Boulevard in Arlington where the new Fire Station 48 is planned.

"They have 12 months scheduled to complete the project," said Ellis.

The city hopes to be able to open the new Fire Station 48 sometime in September 2021.

Although the construction market had been booming for quite a while coming into 2020, Ellis said

they went out to bid during a bit of a lull time.

"We happened to come in at a good time for the bidding market," he said.

The architect's estimate for the project was $4.8 million and the final bid came in at $3.69 million.

The construction work will be largely contained to

the property so Ellis said there aren't a lot of traffic impacts expected.

"And it is on Airport Boulevard which is a fairly low traffic road already," he said.

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Special Olympics, which were held virtually.

"He has a huge heart for people," said Strickland.

"No matter how someone is impacted by their disability he treats them like a human being and wants to do whatever he can do to reach out to them."

Strickland had Fryberg as a student and reconnected through the Kiwanis Aktion Club, which is a service

club specifically for adults with disabilities.

They have done a number of service projects together as part of the club, including this recent project which raised more than $1,000 for the Leah's Dream Foundation.

"Leah's Dream Foundation does more than any single organization that I know of to support children and adults with disabilities," said Strickland.

The Tulalip/Marysville organization provides community events for youths with disabilities to get together and build community.

"I feel like our Aktion Club has adopted Leah's Dream as an organization we want to support because so many of our members have been the beneficia-

ries of what they do," said Strickland.

Like most nonprofit organizations, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a struggle for the local foundation.

"We always plan to have our golf tournament and auction in July," said Deanna Sheldon, founder of the organization.

They held the auction virtually this year but the amount they raised was about half of what they receive in a typical year, she said.

"We have great supporters and a lot of people realize that the fundraising efforts have been impacted," said Sheldon.

Being unable to hold community events, the organization has put together activity craft bags for local youth, although Sheldon said it has been tough for families with children with disabilities.

"There's such a strong need for community. Just with this event, seeing families we haven't seen in a while, is overwhelming," said Sheldon.

The education process has also been hard for many.

"I feel for the teachers too, because a lot of kids, they rely on that one-onone support and you can't get that on the screen," said Sheldon.

The organization is still operating and they look forward to being able to hold events again.

"I try to put words of encouragement on our social media," said Sheldon. "Just so parents know we're still here."

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Some Arlington students return to classrooms ___ “ Kindergarten and first-grade students will return to school beginning Oct. 5

By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Kindergarten and firstgrade school students are scheduled to return to Arlington schools beginning on Oct. 5.

The schools will be using the 'hybrid' model of school, where one half of the students will be on campus early in the week and the other half will be on campus later in the week.

The group not attending in-person instruction will still receive online instruction.

The model was worked on by staff, community members and parents.

"Over the summer we had a Re-Opening Arlington School committee," said Gary Sabol, director of communications for the school district.

"They worked on fleshing out the hybrid model of schooling as well as how 'distance learning 2.0' would work," he said.

Arlington students have mostly been learning from home during the first month of school.

"On Sept. 1 the vast majority of our students were doing distance learning," said Sabol.

A handful of "high needs" students were receiving in-person instruction, however those were very small groups of students to meet health guidelines from the Snohomish Health District.

The district is still following the lead of the Snohomish Health District, said Sabol.

"Because the numbers have been dropping for Snohomish County, Dr. Chris Spitters [Snohomish Health District Health Officer] said schools could start looking at bringing back some elementary school students," he said.

Sabol said the district wanted to start with its

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youngest kids, as they have the hardest time with online learning.

"For the younger grades in particular, it's critical that we have that face-to-face learning," he said.

"Middle and high school students are not quite as critical as they do better with the online learning," he said.

As the district brings back more grade levels, they'll likely continue to start with the youngest.

"We'll take two to three weeks to evaluate how this is going, and then we'll start looking at if the next grade levels can come back," said Sabol.

The exact grade bands that will be the next to return or when those students will return has not been decided, he said.

As students return, the district will likely keep the hybrid model until all students are back to school.

"That would be later in the year, if at all," said Sabol.

The district has a number of safety precautions prepared as elementary students return this October.

"We've been gearing up for this for a while," said

We'll take two to three weeks to evaluate how this is going, and then we'll start looking at if the next grade levels can come back.

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"We're trying to be very methodical with how we bring students back," he said.

The district has a lot of safeguards in place.

"The groups are much smaller in the hybrid model," and there are screening applications that must be returned by the parents, as well as temperature checks which are applied at school.

"We've spread out the desks in the classrooms and they are separated by quite a distance," said Sabol.

More information about the Arlington School District's re-opening plan is available at asd.wednet.edu/ for_families/reopening_arlington_schools.

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Most county fire agencies plan to distribute cloth masks ___ “

150,000 masks have been distributed to numerous fire agencies in and around Marysville and Arlington

By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

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Part of the Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management's supply of masks they are distributing to most fire agencies in the county.

The majority of local fire agencies will be helping to distribute masks to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

"Pretty much all of our local fire agencies are participating," said Christie Veley, the public information officer for the Marysville Fire District.

Among those locally who will have masks avail-

able include the fire districts of Arlington Rural, Getchell, Marysville, Silvana, Tulalip Bay, the Arlington Fire Department and North County Fire and EMS. "Many of those are partnering with Arlington's fire department as they are close together," said Veley.

There will be about 150,000 total masks distributed across the county.

Those supplies are coming from the Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management and Washington state.

"The idea would be to provide masks to anyone who has not been able to get one yet," said Veley.

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We know that masks can help stop the spread of coronavirus. We are a public safety agency and we take the role seriously.

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have worked with community partners to provide a number of mask distribution events, but other unincorporated areas of the county have had less opportunities.

"We're reaching all areas of the county, especially areas that may not have already been targeted for mask distributions," said Veley. "That is one of the big goals of this. We want to concentrate on areas that may not have already had outreach."

The initiative started when county's Department of Emergency Management hoped to get masks out to all areas of the county and local fire agencies said they could support that effort, said Veley.

"We know that masks can help stop the spread of coronavirus. We are a public safety agency and we take that role seriously," she said.

Masks were distributed to the local fire agencies during the second week of September.

"You'll probably start hearing from fire agencies soon about how to pick them up," said Veley.

Twenty-one thousand masks were sent to the Marysville Fire District, although some of those will also be shared with Tulalip Bay Fire District, said Veley.

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"There are plenty available," so people shouldn’t hesitate if they need masks, said Veley.

"At the Marysville Fire District our crews all have masks now for anyone they come across that doesn't have one and wants one," she said.

The district is also working with local churches and other organizations to connect with the community and get more masks out, said Veley.

Different agencies may take different approaches, she said.

"It's really going to be up to each fire agency on how the masks get distributed," said Veley. "People can contact their local fire agency to see how they are planning to distribute them."

Cloth masks should be put in a washing machine frequently, said Veley.

"You should wash it before you use it and wash it after you use it," she said.

"You don't want to be wearing the same mask without washing it."

They are also not a silver bullet for fighting the coronavirus and health officials recommend continuing all best practices to fight the disease, she said.

"Even with masks it's recommended that everyone practices social distancing, wash your hands," said Veley.

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In fact, many gardening enthusiasts typically cannot wait for the spring thaw so they can spend the next several months tending to their plants under the warm sun. But a gardener’s work is never truly done, and the work to make gardens stun in the spring actually begins during the preceding fall.

Preparing gardens for winter is an important step that can help homeowners ensure their gardens return to full strength in the spring. The tasks necessary to prepare gardens for winter may depend on what homeowners are planting, but the following are some general maintenance suggestions that can keep gardens safe this winter.

Remove weeds and debris. Weeds and debris are unsightly and detrimental to plant life in spring, but they also can be harmful in the winter. Weeds and debris left to linger in gardens through the winter provide overwintering spots for insects and can contribute to disease.

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So it’s imperative that weeds and debris are removed before the ground hardens in winter. Don’t wait until the ground hardens, as that can make it hard to remove the roots of weeds, adversely affecting the garden as a result.

The fall is a good time to cover garden beds in a number of ways — ­ either planting a cover crop or using material. Riley recommended a cover crop, such as crimson clover or vetch, be planted by mid-September. Cover crops protect the soil and, when turned back into the ground next spring, provide nitrogen.

Burlap is an alternative to cover crops, Riley said, and suggested gardeners contact a coffee roaster to get burlap sacks. “Coffee roasters have those and they’re happy to get rid of them.”

She said gardeners should avoid using plastic to cover garden beds. She described the soil as a living organism and plastic can asphyxiate beneficial microorganisms that are needed for healthy soil.

Prepare the soil. Autumn is a good time to get a soil test to discover what nutrients in are lacking in the garden soil. “We tend to have a low PH in the Pacific Northwest because of acidic soil,” Riley said. If a soil’s PH is too low, then agricul-

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Autumn is a good time for gardeners to test their soil. tural lime should be added.

She said it should be added in the fall because it needs time to work.

The Farmer’s Almanac advises homeowners to gently till the soil in their gardens so they can expose any insects before they settle in for the winter. Once garden soil is exposed, add a layer of compost, leaves, aged manure, and, if necessary, lime, gently tilling it into the soil. According to the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, the only accurate way to determine if lawn or garden soil needs lime is to

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nerable to disease, which can make it hard for the garden to thrive in the spring.

The fall is a time to remove dead branches from shrubs, Riley said. For flowers, pull dahlia bulbs and consider planting bulbs, such as daffodils and tulips, that need a cold winter in order to bloom in the spring. Autumn is also a time to plant garlic for harvest next summer.

Protect fruit trees. If you have fruit trees, install mouse guards around the base to prevent mice and voles from killing the trees over the winter. If left to their own devices over the winter, mice and voles may eat the bark of fruit trees, killing the trees as a result. The Farmer’s Almanac notes that mouse guards

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Bright green leaves in spring are heavily corrugated and turn shades of cabernet in the fall.

While I wouldn’t normally advocate buying plants that are all stressed out, in this case, it’s okay. These guys are just finishing up the season a little early and with proper planting they will be rearing to go come springtime. So, if you want to get a jump on the fall color

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season, get out to the garden center this month to check out some early ‘Fall color in a can’. If nothing else, it will surely put you in the mood for a pumpkin spice latte. Stay safe and keep on gardening.

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Because the area is in a bit of a drought, fall is a good time to ensure trees and shrubs and, plants such as rhododendrons have plenty of water, especially if a cold winter is forecast.

Cold weather can cause dehydration damage because the plants can’t pull up water, Riley said. She added it’s a good time to make sure tender plants are protected and gardeners can use burlap or cloche.

A gardener’s work is never done, and the work to create beautiful spring gardens begins in the fall.

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Kelly appointed to Arlington School Board

By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Sheri Kelly was appointed as the newest Arlington School Board member on Sept. 14.

Former board member Jim Weiss had to move because of his job and therefore resigned from the seat.

Last year, Kelly ran for the school board against incumbent Jim Weiss and lost. When Weiss moved out of the district Kelly applied for the position and was appointed to the seat.

Kelly is the mother of three children who attended the Arlington School District and graduated through the ORCA/Running Start program.

She has spent six years on the Advisory Council for Education with the school district.

"Which is almost a subordinate of the school board," said Kelly.

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"I started as a police volunteer with the Redmond Police Department, actually," in the mid 1990s. Later Scairpon worked as a police dispatcher and a police officer.

Scairpon moved up the ranks and into the command staff in 2011, where he worked with patrol, administration and investigation.

"I served at that deputy level for the last two years," said Scairpon, which was called a 'captain' in Redmond's police system.

"He showed that he

"They are community members who help give guidance to things the school board is voting on," she said.

Looking at enrollment, policies and other issues at the district gave her experience with the various decision-making going on in local schools, she said.

"That really led me to see a broader scope of what was going on with the district," said Kelly.

Kelly has also been a member of the Arlington High School Booster Club, which helps with funding clubs and programs for students.

Her experience there helped her see how extracurricular activities in the district work, she said.

In the immediate future the biggest challenge for the district is dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, she said.

"Really, right now it's about keeping open with our commu-

could lead at a high level there," said Nehring. "He was thought very highly of, from both the people he reported to and those who reported to him."

The hiring process began with a nationwide search and the city received dozens of applications, said Nehring.

After holding face-toface and telephone interviews, the process was stalled for a bit.

"We wanted to do a panel interview like we always do with a high-level position," however because of the pandemic this part of the process was delayed, said Nehring.

"It was a good collab-

nications," and keeping parents informed.

Kelly said safety is a big priority right now.

"Our goal is the same, which is to bring students back to school, but we have to do that safely," she said. "We're all in the same boat and we're following the guidance of medical professionals."

The district is providing Chromebooks to students and hopes to get internet hotspots available to all those who need better access.

"From a technology standpoint we have a lot to do," she said.

Next year's budget is something the school board will also have to work through.

"Certainly, enrollment may be an issue," with some parents choosing to home school their kids this year due to safety or curriculum concerns, said Kelly, which would mean reduced funding.

orative process," with input from the Marysville police union and city council members, said Nehring.

The biggest challenges for the city going forward include growth and the continuing presence of opioid addiction.

"We're a growing community. Anytime you have people and businesses coming in, that brings all types of challenges," said Nehring. "We need to keep up with that growth."

Opioid addiction also presents challenges for the police, said Nehring.

"Another big challenge is the drug epidemic and everything that comes with that," he said.

Secondly "the tax funds we receive from the state may change," as the state legislature deals with declining tax revenue, she said.

In terms of the district overall, Kelly said she hopes to promote 'equity.'

"You want to be the voice for people who can't get their voice out as much," she said.

Whether that be English language learners, those with special needs, or other groups, Kelly said she hopes to promote policies that support all students.

She also hopes to make sure the district's "highly capable" students have a variety of quality programs available to them.

"With some of those programs that are offered in more urban environments, I hope we can do something to bring some of those experiences north to Arlington," she said.

Kelly said she looks forward to

For police, another big issue right now is the political climate and varying calls for police reform, said Scairpon.

"In general, the current climate is one of the biggest challenges," Scairpon said. "How do we improve the criminal justice system while still being respectful of our police?"

In March, after protests arose across the nation after the death of George Floyd, including in Marysville , the Marysville Police Department and Mayor Nehring pledged to conduct a review of all of the city's police policies, especially around the use of force.

Scairpon said the depart-

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being a part of the district's leadership.

"I'm excited to join the team here," she said. "I've done so much on the periphery for the school district that I look forward to being a more active participant."

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In general, the current climate is one of the biggest challenges. How do we improve the criminal justice system while still being respectful of our police?

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Erik Scairpon

ment will continue work on that review.

"We're still completing a review of all our policies," he said.

Accessibility is important for Scairpon and he plans to be open and accessible to the everyone in the community.

"Meeting people and

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forming new relationships is important to me," he said. "I know we have some challenges because of COVID right now, but I plan to make myself available when I can."

Those relationships are important to help address community concerns, he said.

"It's important that we have those relationships in advance of any crisis so people feel they can approach me if they want to talk about how we can improve the police department," said Scairpon.

He hopes to form productive relationships with the community here, he said.

"One of the things that attracted me to Marysville was the treatment of police officers here," said Scairpon."There is strong support for law enforcement from the city and city council members."

Longtime Marysville police officer Jeff Goldman served as interim chief while the search was being conducted and Scairpon said Goldman has done an excellent job running the department and preparing for the transition.

"Thanks for the work of Interim Police Chief Jeff Goldman has done," said Scairpon. "Myself and the other city officials are very appreciative of the work he has done."

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Marysville offers virtual National Night Out on Oct. 6 Marysville residents and families are invited to join the virtual celebration of National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The evening’s focus will be neighborhood Zoom chats with a Marysville Police Officer or city staff about topics that matter most to you and your neighbors.

When you and your neighbors confirm at least five households interested in participating, sign up by Sept. 30 for a neighborhood Zoom chat on the evening of Oct. 6. Participants can access the online meeting using a computer, tablet or smart phone; a dial-in option is also available.

Find more details and sign up at https://www. marysvillewa.gov/NNO. If you have questions, please contact Leah Tocco at ltocco@marysvillewa.gov or 360-363-8091.

In addition, the city will share information from Marysville Police, Fire and Emergency Management and more on its Facebook page throughout the week of Oct. 5-9. Follow the city on Facebook (@MarysvilleWashington).

National Night Out, a national community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships, strongly recommended that this year’s events take place on Oct. 6 due to COVID-19. National Night Out activities typically take place in 16,000 communities in all 50 United States, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide.

September 30, 2020 - October 13, 2020 NORTH COUNTY OUTLOOK

n NATURAL MEDICINE DOCTORS

September is Healthy Aging Month Taking care of your health is important anytime, but as September is “Healthy Aging Month” it seems as good a time as any to emphasize lifestyle factors that impact not just longevity, but quality of life.

Aging is a normal part of life. As time passes body functions including tissue regeneration, digestion processes and so on slow down, hormone levels drop and ears, eyes and brain are less efficient. Unfortunately, these changes are often compounded by chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, depression, dementia, cancer, etc. Luckily, there are things you can do to reduce disease risk and optimize your health to minimize the effects of aging.

A study published earlier this year in The BMJ, a peerreviewed medical journal, explored how lifestyle impacted length of time people stayed free from three of the most common chronic diseases. It focused on 5 lifestyle/health factors: not smoking, having a normal body weight, regular exercise, limiting alcohol intake and eating a healthy diet. The opposites of these factors (smoking, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, heavy alcohol intake and poor diet)

Dr. Jennalyn McBride have been well studied to be associated with a decreased life expectancy. What this research article explored differently was how these healthy lifestyle factors actually extended the amount of time before the development of cancer, cardiovascular disease or diabetes.

It showed that individuals that met four to five of those factors compared to those without any had an average of 10.6 years more for females and 7.6 years more for males of life without those chronic diseases. By inference this should allow for better quality of life for a longer time frame. (Li Y, Schoufour J, Wang DD, et al. Healthy lifestyle and life expectancy free of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes: prospective cohort study. BMJ. 2020;368:l6669. Published 2020 Jan 8. tdoi:10.1136/ bmj.l6669)

Of course physical health isn’t the only thing that impacts wellbeing. Mentalemotional health also plays a critical role. There have been studies demonstrating the importance of social interaction, having a positive attitude and brain training or lifelong learning on the aging process. Prolonged high stress takes a toll on the body both physically and mentally resulting in accelerated aging. Therefore regularly participating in social activities, limiting negativity, keeping the brain engaged and practicing stress reduction techniques can all be helpful. There are many ways to “exercise” your brain such as reading, putting together jigsaw puzzles, doing word puzzles, learning a new language or skill and playing memory games. Stress reduction techniques are also numerous including things like breathing exercises, mediations, journaling, listening to music, engaging in hobbies and physical exercise.

Prevention is often the best form of medicine. Having regular appointments with your doctor to ensure you are staying healthy is important. Routine annual wellness exams typically include a head-to-toe physical exam, screening lab work

and referrals for screening procedures like mammograms and colonoscopies.

It is also a great time to check-in about lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, alcohol use and stress management. If you already have any health conditions, then it is essential to have regular visits to ensure they are staying controlled and minimize complications.

For instance staying on top of conditions such as high cholesterol, pre-diabetes and osteopenia early can help prevent or delay progression to heart disease, diabetes and osteoporosis.

So although aging inevitable, it is not synonymous

with disease, pain or reduced quality of life. It can mean staying healthy and capitalizing on a lifetime of wisdom to live a full, happy and robust life. The sooner you start taking care of your health the better, but even making changes late can have an impact. Talk to your doctor and start your journey of healthy aging.

Dr. Jennalyn McBride is a naturopathic doctor at Northwest Center for Optimal Health in Marysville, WA. Find out more at www. ncoh.net, www.facebook. com/naturalmedicinedoctors or by calling 360-6519355.

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n GUEST OPINION

Ways you can get involved in decision making

Civic engagement is one of the cornerstones of our society and is essential to our representative form of government. Decisions best reflect the values of the community when there is a high degree of public participation. In this month’s column, I will discuss some of the ways you can get involved in decision making at the County level.

Public input is critical to our decision making as elected officials. We set policies and adopt budgets that we feel are best aligned with the will of the people we represent. Local governments are the ones closest to the people and have the most direct impact on our day-to-day lives. In order to facilitate public engagement in the policy making process, we hold public hearings on every ordinance that the County Council adopts.

Ordinances are the vehicle used to adopt changes to the County Code (local laws).

With a few exceptions, public hearings are held on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Traditionally, these hearings are held in the Jackson Board Room at the County Campus in Everett. But due to COVID-19, we have been holding our hearings electronically through Zoom video conferencing. Any member of the public can log in and take 3 minutes per hearing to share their thoughts and support or oppose an action

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before Council makes a decision on it. A calendar of the upcoming public hearings can be found at https:// snohomishcountywa. gov/2134/Council-Hearings-Calendar.

If you cannot attend the meeting and would still like to provide input, you can always email your testimony to contact.council@ snoco.org. Emails send to this address are forwarded to all five County Councilmembers and are included in the official record if they are in response to a specific ordinance under consideration. You can also use the Contact Council email address if you have general questions or specific concerns that you would like addressed by Snohomish County government.

Another way to get involved and make your voice heard is by serving on a board or commission. Snohomish County has over 40 boards and commissions with citizen representatives.

These boards vary on topics including tourism promotion, land use issues, parks,

and many more. Some of these boards are advisory in nature and provide input and recommendations to the County Council and Executive. Others actually award funding to various projects throughout the County. There are different levels of involvement associated with the various boards and commissions.

For more information about how to get involved with one of our boards or commissions, visit https://snohomishcountywa.gov/128/ Boards-Commissions.

One of the best parts of serving on the County Council is hearing from residents and helping to identify solutions to issues that arise in our communities. We are best able to address issues and help you when we hear from you. I encourage everyone to take some time to see how they can get involved whether it is providing testimony in a public hearing or serving on a board or commission.

Our government works better when citizens are involved and your voices are heard.

Nate Nehring is a member of the Snohomish County Council and represents District 1 which includes Arlington, Darrington, Granite Falls, Marysville, Stanwood, and unincorporated north county. He can be reached by email at Nate.Nehring@ snoco.org or by phone at 425-388-3494.

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n LETTER TO THE EDITOR Why I am waving signs for Black Lives Matter every Saturday

Marysville through weekly musical protests at the corner of Grove and State. The community is invited to join these demonstrations to stand in solidarity with our black brothers and sisters and signify our commitment to listen and to change.

So that is why I am waving signs at the corner of Grove and State every Saturday. I see it as my responsibility and my privilege to support justice for my black neighbors.

It’s not about Democrats vs Republicans.

It’s not about Biden vs Trump. It’s not about black vs white. It is about birthing a new vision for what our community and our nation can be. And it is about taking responsibility for living that vision right here in our own hometown.

Black Lives Matter is not about partisan politics. It is about simple, plain old justice.

It is about looking deeply at our ourselves and owning the biases that we have as individuals and as a community. It is about critically examining the systems that we live in and through to see where they unfairly discriminate against people of color. And it is about taking responsibility to transform ourselves and the structures of our community to eliminate these injustices.

This critical self-examination is not a one-time thing. It is a continuous process that often moves in fits and starts, but one that we can never allow to end. Artists in Activism is a local group that has been keeping this issue on the table right here in

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Mayor Nehring holds virtual coffee klatch

By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring answered questions from the community about COVID, homelessness, traffic and parks projects during his most recent virtual coffee klatch.

Nehring said the city tries to hold meetings every few months for community members to come and ask questions, although the two most recent "coffee klatches" have been had to held online due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The most recent event was held on Sept. 14.

"We're adjusting to COVID-19 just as everyone else has," said Nehring. "One thing we're trying to do is provide as many resources as we can to people in the city."

The city has been using funds from the federal coronavirus relief bill passed in March to support community members and businesses.

The city has recently begun its third round of business grants for those that can demonstrate they were negatively impacted by the

pandemic.

"We realize this has been an incredibly difficult time for small businesses," he said.

"We also have a rent and mortgage relief program," added Nehring.

That program helps residents if they've had a loss of job or a decrease in income because of COVID-19 and the city is on their second round of grant awards.

Marysville has also continued its policy of no utility shutoffs throughout the pandemic.

Some residents had concerns about an increase of homelessness in the city. "With COVID-19 it really has increased, no doubt about it," said Nehring.

Nehring said the city's embedded social worker program has helped those struggling with homelessness the last couple of years.

"We have found a good portion of our homeless individuals had a drug problem, a mental health problem or both," he said.

The social workers "try and talk them into getting treatment and they have been very successful at that," he said.

To date, about 140 people have

graduated from treatment.

Nehring said the city is always evaluating if they have enough workers in that department.

"We will consider expanding it. Right now they are able to handle what we have now," he said.

The police department in general has expanded due to being able to fill open positions.

"Up until the last couple months we had about 8 to 12 open positions," said Nehring.

"It was very difficult to hire officers," he said, but they have been found throughout this year.

"I won't speak for the council, but I think we have been likeminded that police and safety are a top priority," said Nehring.

Marysville continues with transportation projects, including the First Street Bypass which is scheduled to be completed soon.

The project is in response to a new I-5 interchange in the southernmost tip of downtown Marysville scheduled to be constructed in the coming years.

"Since the bulk of our growth is in the Sunnyside area … what we're doing is creating this First Street Bypass so people can come

off this new interchange, take a right, and that will take you right into the Sunnyside area," said Nehring.

Residents also wondered about beautifying the State Avenue corridor.

The city hopes to do that, however Nehring said it will be a slow process. "These properties don't turn over very often, and you can't require an existing business to tear down and build a better building," he said.

Finally, Nehring talked about parks, such as the area near the Ebey Waterfront Park that is currently being cleaned up.

"We've spent a lot of time trying to clean that up from contaminants that were there from the industrial uses," said Nehring.

"It is our long-term plan to have some public space there," he said, which could include public amenities like an amphitheater and a kayak launch.

The city also hopes some private development around the area could out shops.

"That's our long-term plan," but the city hasn't been able to do much work this year because of the pandemic, he said.

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Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring answers questions from community members during a 'coffee klatch' online meeting on Sept. 14.

One resident asked about north Marysville and the possibility of getting a park in that area.

"It is a gap in the city where it would be nice to add a park," said Nehring. "It's something we should put on our radar."

With the budget shortfalls the city is looking at because of COVID-19 it will likely be awhile before a project begins, but Nehring said it is something the city hopes to do eventually.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA EDNA WELSH, Deceased, NO. 20-4-01213-31, 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.

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.

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: September 2, 2020.

Personal Representative: Patricia Solms McElroy Attorney for Personal Representative: Steven J. Peiffle, WSBA #14704 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: September 2, 2020.

Personal Representative: Christopher Hall Welsh Attorney for Personal Representative: Bradley E. Neunzig, WSBA #22365 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 188, 103 North Street, Arlington, WA 98223

Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 20-4-01201-31

Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 20-4-01213-31.

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: September 16, 2020.

Personal Representative: Steven W. Schaaf Attorney for Personal Representative: Steven J. Peiffle, WSBA #14704 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: September 16, 2020.

Personal Representative: Lance Potter Imboden Attorney for Personal Representative: Tanner K. Olson, WSBA #52879 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 188, 103 North Street, Arlington, WA 98223

Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 20-4-01214-31.

Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 20-4-01281-31.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: September 16, 2020 Personal Representative: Bridgette Stinson Attorney for Personal Representative: Tanner K. Olson, WSBA #52879 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 188, 103 North Street, Arlington, WA 98223 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 20-4-01321-31

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DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: September 16, 2020 Personal Representative: Margaret A. Paul Attorney for Personal Representative: Tanner K. Olson, WSBA #52879 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 188, 103 North Street, Arlington, WA 98223 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 20-4-01326-31

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Circus brought to seniors at Fieldstone

By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com The residents at Fieldstone Memory Care in Marysville recently had the circus come to them during a week-long celebration.

The local care facility, which mainly deals with residents living with some form of dementia, usually brings its seniors out into the community for activities.

The COVID-19 pandemic has restricted that option this year though.

"Normally we would take the residents out to the fair or to other activities, but all this year we haven't been able to do that, so we're bringing the activities to them," said Jean Reynaud, life enrichment director at the facility.

"Our goal is to have something special like this once a month," said Reynaud.

Last month they had a Hawaiian-themed village with hula dancing and next month they are scheduling something for Oktoberfest.

"We have plans for well into next year," said Reynaud.

For the week beginning Sept. 21 the facility brought circus games and activities to the community.

"We spent all last week decorating our town square," said Reynaud. "Now they can experience food and games."

Classic fair food such as cotton candy, popcorn, snow cones and corn dogs were provided.

"We're also entertaining them with clown acts," said Reynaud. "And just lots of color and games."

Small group activities such as "clown bowling," arts and crafts projects, and circus-related memory games

were part of the games provided at the circus.

The circus is still following health guidelines for social distancing.

"We have a small group of residents that comes to the circus at a time," for the safety of the residents at the facility, said Reynaud.

She said residents have enjoyed having the activities available to them even if they are not able to go out and Reynaud described the atmosphere as "smiles and more smiles."

With residents unable to leave the care facility and so few allowed to come in it has been tough for many of the people living there.

"It's been hard because families are not allowed to come in," said Reynaud.

There have still been window visits and "lots of Skyping" but there is a lot

Wayne Purdom, left, Shirley Halverson, Fieldstone Memory Care resident, center, and Lonna Reed at the Fieldstone Memory Care "circus." of isolation right now, said Reynaud.

"We are trying to fill that void with different types of

activities, and just by being here and being that family for them," she said.

"It's just a joy to be a part

of this and something greater than myself by helping to create those smiles and happiness," said Reynaud.