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Community Airport Day introduces kids to aviation

The annual event helps community members learn about their local airport

By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

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Arlington High School senior Jake Hurst addresses the crowd at the drama club’s production “Saturday Night Lies” on Sept. 28.

AHS Drama presents Saturday Night Lies

By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Arlington High School students put on their annual student-led drama production, called ‘Saturday Night Lies’ this year, on Sept. 27 and 28.

This is the fourth year of the event which the stu-

dents put together.

“Everything you see on stage is 100 percent from the mind’s of Arlington students,” said junior Jake Hurst, one of the actors in this year’s production.

Students stepped into

Children got to experience plane flights and see local aircraft at the Arlington Airport as part of the Community Airport Day on Sept. 29.

Kids can see many of the planes that are brought out on display and participate in the activities and crafts available at the airport as well.

Usually the biggest draw is the free plane rides, organized by the nonprofit organization EAA Young Eagles which organizes local pilots to take kids 8 to 17 up into the air at the event.

Airport officials say the day is meant to help the community connect with their airport.

"The main thing is to say 'thanks' to the community and open up our doors, kind of like an open house, so that people can come out to the See AIRPORT on page 13

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Alina Nalivayko puts on her headphones before a ride from the EAA Young Eagles at the Arlington Community Airport Day on Sept. 29.

M'ville Regional Fire Authority agreement may be approved

By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

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Local resident Theresa Ramey, right, talks with Jeff Cole, deputy chief with the Marysville Fire District, about a potential Regional Fire Authority that may be forming soon at a Sept. 27 open house event.

Marysville and Fire District 12 officials hope to improve local fire and emergency services by forming a Regional Fire Authority.

After years of negotiating city and fire district representatives are ready to submit a final proposal to the Marysville City Council and Fire District 12 commissioners.

“Tonight we reached the last milestone in the plan and we have to take it back to the respective bodies for a vote,” said Martin

McFalls, Fire Chief of the Marysville Fire District.

Since 1992 Fire District 12 and the city of Marysville have had an inter-local agreement on fire services which formed the Marysville Fire District.

Fire District 12 covers areas surrounding Marysville including parts of Tulalip, Lakewood and Smokey Point.

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new roles to help lead the show.

Senior Annabelle Copenhaver was this year’s director and said it was an interesting experience figuring out all the behindthe-scenes details.

“It’s been a learning experience for me to not only be an actor but also to be in that role,” she said.

Being student-led also meant a different dynamic for a lot of students.

“When we have any staff member directing us we’re having a director-to-actor relationship while this is like a friend-to-friend relationship,” said Hurst.

“There’s not as much of a hierarchy of power,” he said.

There were also a number of new faces for the Arlington High School drama club.

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“It’s a pretty small cast,” said Aidan Espinosa, a senior and one of the actors in the show.

“The majority are freshman or new people because we’ve lost a lot of seniors over the last two years,” he said.

Copenhaver said many of the incoming students have embraced the club.

“I like how we’ve had the freshman and newer kids step up and they’ve proving they’re going to be amazing assets to our drama program,” she said.

The show was a mix of comedy sketches and small skits.

“This one is different because it has film, there’s dancing, choreography and a few acts,” said Epinosa.

Hurst said that he enjoyed working films into the show, something that the drama club hasn’t tried before.

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Arlington High School students Aidan Espinosa, left, and Maggie Mirante play as punk kids in a ‘50s classroom as part of the drama club’s production “Saturday Night Lies” on Sept.

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“Diving into the aspect of film was really fun to try out,” he said.

The production serves as a fundraiser each year for the drama club’s trip to Oregon that they usually take during spring break.

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raiser that we have for students that can’t afford to pay for it,” said Espinosa.

The show is usually at the beginning of September but was delayed as the students didn’t know if a teacher strike was going to be happening at the time.

Espinosa said that the students used the extra time to make the show better.

They opened on Sept. 27 to a crowd that was bigger than many of the students thought it would be.

“I was not expecting that many people on a Thursday night,” said Hurst, who said they sold around 100 tickets.

Espinosa said that opening night went well.

“It felt good. I was sweating and the audience was laughing along the whole time,” he said. “It was authentic laughter because there were authentic things happening on stage."

Espinosa encourages community members to keep an eye out for the drama club’s upcoming productions. The murder mystery/comedy “The Game’s Afoot” will be their fall play and “Mamma Mia” will be their spring musical.

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Chamber hosts candidates forum

By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

The Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce hosted local politicians and representatives for I-1631 at a recent candidates forum on Sept. 28.

The races for the two seats will be on the Nov. 6 ballot.

38th District Senate Seat The 38th District includes all of Tulalip, much of Marysville and north Everett.

Republican Savio Pham and incumbent Democrat John McCoy are running for the state senate seat.

McCoy is a retired Air Force veteran and a member of the Tulalip Tribes.

He said that affordable housing and transportation are two of the biggest economic issues affecting the county.

“We need to take a look at what can we do to work with developers in creating affordable housing,” he said.

“We have to work on how we move traffic through the region, because we can’t build any more roads, there’s no more land,” he said.

Pham is a Vietnamese immigrant who has worked in business data services.

If elected he hopes to help small businesses.

“We need to get rid of complicated regulations and requirements,” said Pham, “so business can thrive.”

Among his ideas are making “it easier for startups to hire their first five employees,” or encouraging businesses to find qualified employees locally rather than overseas.

He said that those goals can be accomplished with tax credits and other incentives.

44th District House Pos. 2 Seat The 44th District includes southeast Marysville along with Lake Stevens, Snohomish and Mill Creek.

The 44th District Pos. 2 seat in the House of Representatives is between Jared Mead and incumbent Republican Mark Harmsworth.

Harmsworth is a former Mill Creek City Council member.

His goal is to support local businesses, he said.

“We’ve got a lot of eco-

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Candidates for the 38th District senate seat, John McCoy, left, and Savio Pham, talk at a recent forum from the Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 28.

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nomic development in our county, but we have to get the burden off of our small and medium sized businesses,” said Harmsworth.

Proposals like a carbon tax or a capital gains tax will harm businesses, he said.

“We need to find more ways of using the money we’ve got right now,” he said.

Current Mill Creek City Council member Jared Mead is also running for the seat.

“I’ve seen the growth that is impacting our county in a multitude of ways, and that’s why I’m running for office, to manage that growth,” he said.

Mead said families have been burdened with increasing taxes, especially because of education changes.

“Right now it’s based on a singular property tax and there are other ways to raise more progressive, sustainable revenue,” he said.

Initiative 1631 I-1631 is a statewide initiative that would create a carbon fee meant to reduce

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Candidates for a 44th District representative seat, Mark Harmsworth, left, and Jared Mead, talk at a recent forum from the Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 28.

pollution.

If enacted the funds raised would go toward projects meant to increase clean energy production and manage climate events like floods.

Randy Pepple, spokesperson for the “No on I-631” campaign, said that the carbon fee is regressive, in that it affects lower income families more.

“This raises taxes for those that can afford it the

least in electricity, gas and heating, which we know hits those with low income harder,” he said.

Pepple said estimates say it will cost families $200 to $300 in the first year, with potentially more in later years if emissions aren’t reduced.

Julia Sanders, who represented the “Yes on I-1631” campaign, said that similar programs have been successful.

“Ten states in the U.S. already have price-andinvest policies like this and, despite what opponents say, they don’t break the economy,” she said.

“They have been able to exceed their expectations and reduce emissions more than expected,” she said.

She noted there is language which reduces the burden on low-income families in the initiative as well.

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Chargers battle for 17-14 win over Eagles

By Andrew Hines sports@northcountyoutlook.com The Marysville Getchell football team hosted the Arlington Eagles for a Wesco North matchup on Sept. 28.

The Eagles entered the game without their starting quarterback, Anthony Whitis, after he suffered a concussion the previous week.

From the kickoff both teams stood tall on defense, forcing each other to punt away their first possessions of the game. The Eagles were the first ones to get on the board with a short touchdown run late in the first quarter. After a failed two-point conversion attempt, Arlington led 6-0 heading into the second quarter.

The next quarter was the continuing story of defensive stands and big-time fourth down plays.

The Chargers did not allow another score through the half and managed to get their first touchdown on a quarterback sneak. With the PAT, Marysville Getchell went into halftime up 7-6.

The beginning of the second half was more of the same as neither offense was able to gain much traction. After forcing a turnover

close to the Eagles' end zone, the Chargers were able to put together a short offensive drive and capped it off with a touchdown which put them up 14-6.

Through the fourth quarter the Eagles kept pushing to get to the end zone but failed multiple times with a few costly turnovers. With 1:25 left in the game, Arlington scored on a short pass into the back of the end zone. After scoring they pulled out the “Philly Special” to the left side of the end zone and tied it up 14-14. With all three timeouts remaining, Marysville Getchell marched down the field and hit the game-winning field goal with time expiring. The Chargers took the clutch victory with a win of 17-14.

“We took what they were giving us all night, and near the end we were able to open up the playbook in that final drive. It was part of the game plan to keep some of those plays for later, so they wouldn’t be able to adjust to them,” said Marysville Getchell Head Coach Davis Lura.

Caleb Koellmer and Ryan King led the Chargers' offense. Koellmer, senior quarterback, put together over 130 rushing yards, over 100 passing yards and scored both

touchdowns for his team. King, senior running back, had over 20 rushing yards, 45 receiving yards and also contributed on defense with six tackles and an interception.

On the defensive end, Mejinta Adams and Landyn Olson played huge roles. Adams, senior defensive end, tallied up seven tackles and a game-high two sacks. Olson, sophomore defensive back, grabbed four tackles, forced a fumble, a fumble recovery and an interception.

“It’s tough for a sophomore to come in and replace Anthony Whitis in his first start. We had to adjust our game plan a bit and it’s tough without your starting quarterback out there. Overall though, the kids never quit and that’s what I love about them,” said Arlington Head Coach Greg Dailer.

The Eagles were led on offense

by Daylin Pierce, Brayden Whetstone and Dylan Simmons. Pierce, senior running back, had over 60 yards on the ground to go along with a few receptions and five tackles on defense. Whetstone, junior running back, took over in the second half with over 75 rushing yards and a touchdown. Simmons, senior wide receiver, led all receivers in

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Caleb Koellmer, Marysville Getchell’s senior quarterback, takes the ball up the middle against the Eagles on Sept. 28. yards with over 90, a touchdown and a few tackles at defensive back.

The Arlington defense had a couple of big-time tacklers in Quintin Yon-Wagner and Michael Tsoukalas. Yon-Wagner, freshman linebacker, led the game with nine tackles for the Eagles. Tsoukalas, sophomore linebacker, was right

behind him with eight tackles.

If you want to come out and support the Chargers, their next home game will be against their cross-town rival Marysville-Pilchuck Tomahawks on Friday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. At the same day and time the Eagles will be hosting the Oak Harbor Wildcats.

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Tomahawks defeat Red Wolves

By Andrew Hines sports@northcountyoutlook.com

The Marysville-Pilchuck volleyball team hosted the Cedarcrest Red Wolves in a tough-fought match from start to finish on Sept. 27.

The Tomahawks got off to

an early lead against the Red Wolves as they led 9-5 when Cedarcrest took their first timeout. Out of the timeout, Marysville-Pilchuck came out even stronger as they went on a 9-4 run, putting them up 18-9. With such a commanding lead they were

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Jenna Olson, Marysville-Pilchuck’s junior libero, takes the serve from the Red Wolves on Sept. 27.

able to close out the first set with a 25-11 score.

After losing the set, Cedarcrest came out firing in the second set. With strong offensive play the Red Wolves were able to keep it close and earn a 12-9 lead over the Tomahawks. After a timeout, Marysville-Pilchuck was able to regroup and focus as a team. With their energy back in them the Tomahawks went on a 16-5 run for the second set victory, 25-17.

The third set was more dominance for MarysvillePilchuck as they secured a quick lead of 6-2 and never let go of it. The Red Wolves took multiple timeouts but couldn’t find their footing as they tried to close the gap.

The Tomahawks won the third set by a score of 25-12 and secured the match victory 3-0.

“Tonight they had a lot of energy and when we can get that, things start to come to-

gether. We were really strong all around and it was great to see them keep their effort from start to finish,” said Marysville-Pilchuck Head Coach Nate McLellan.

The Tomahawks seniors Alison Compton, Danika Loucks and Miriah Summers controlled the sets and played key roles in the chemistry of the team. Compton, starting setter, led the game in assists and kept a lot of possessions alive in the big runs. Loucks, outside hitter, was a strong player on the offense in the first two sets as she earned multiple kills to close out sets. Summers, outside hitter and middle blocker, led the Tomahawks in kills and blocks as she controlled the net the entire match.

If you want to come and root for the Tomahawks, their next home match will be against the Arlington Eagles on Thursday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m.

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The Lakewood volleyball team welcomed the Sedro-Woolley Cubs to their home court on Sept. 25.

From the first serve the Cubs took control as they went on a quick run in the first set to go up 10-3. The Cougars started to fight back with a threepoint run of their own, but then allowed five points to Sedro-Woolley.

The Cubs maintained their lead the rest of the set as they grabbed the first set 25-10.

The second set was more of the same as the Cubs got off to a 9-3 lead.

After a timeout from the Cougars, they came out on a four-point run to close the lead to 9-7. After taking a step back, Sedro-Woolley dominated the rest of the set on a 16-6 rally that secured the 25-13 set victory.

The Cougars flipped the script at the beginning of the third set as they took their first lead of the match with a score of 8-6. After going down early, the Cubs started to ignite once again as they led 18-10 when the Cougars took a timeout. Lakewood responded with two points immediately, but then wouldn’t score again the rest of the set. Sedro-Woolley ended the third set with a score of 25-12 and a match score of 3-0.

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October To-Do List for gardeners I don’t know month that will also improve our about you guys, gardens. but I can hardly WATERING: believe that it is If you think the October already. recent rains have With all this clireplenished the mate change I soil moisture, am beginning to By Steve Smith think again. Dethink that maybe October will be my favorite spite the scattered rains we fall month. I read some- have received this month, where that our rains are the ground is still very dry coming later and ending (stick a shovel in the ground earlier, even though the to- and you will see for yourself tal rainfall is about the same. that, at best, only the top What this means is that not two inches of the ground as much rain gets to soak is moist). While plants use into the soil, so our sum- less water in the fall, they mers are getting drier. Mak- will still appreciate a nice ing our soils more absorbent soaking a couple of times by continuing to apply layers this month. Containers, of of compost will help mitigate course, will still need water this phenomenon. Here are on a regular basis. Don’t put some other activities for the the hoses away just yet!

LAWNS: Again, with climate change, October is becoming an excellent time to resurrect the lawn. At a minimum, apply a good organic slow release fertilizer to get things rolling. Eliminate any summer weeds either by hand or with an herbicide (I am not a fan of “weed and feed” products, so either weed or feed but don’t try and do both at the same time). You can also aerate, de-thatch, and reseed this month. One more application of food in November should carry you all the way through the winter.

ROSES: Stop fertilizing and leave a few finished blooms on to form hips.

Once the nights get into the 30’s, we can do some serious

mulching. As for pruning, remember the saying: “Hip high in the fall and knee high in the spring”.

PERENNIALS: There are still some late bloomers that look great: asters, mums, Japanese anemones, cone flowers, Russian sage, sedums, and toad lilies - to name just a few. Ornamental grasses are also just spectacular now. Enjoy the last blooms of the season and don’t rush to tidy things up.

There are lots of seeds in those old flower heads that the birds will enjoy. Wait until the first frost to really start cleaning up the perennial beds. In fact, you can even wait until mid to late February to do it, just be careful of emerging bulbs.

CONTAINERS: Even though my summer containers still look pretty darn good, I have to confess I am sick and tired of them and am ready for a change. Pull out the old stuff, replenish the soil, add some organic fertilizer and refill them with evergreen hardy perennials, ground covers, ornamental grasses, and even shrubs for the winter. For color, of course, nothing beats pansies and violas.

BULBS: Plant them this month while the soils are warm and there is still a good selection. A little effort this month will give you a huge reward in early spring, when we all are yearning for some color other than grey.

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Questions to ask before embracing DIY projects Home improvement projects are as popular as ever. In its 2017 True Cost Survey, the home improvement site HomeAdvisor found that, between February 2016 and February 2017, homeowners spent an average of just over $5,000 on home projects. That marked a nearly $1,900 increase from the year prior, indicating that homeowners are increasingly opening their wallets to transform their homes.

As the seasons changes and the weather worsens, do-it-yourselfers are either preparing for interior projects or scrambling to finish any major outdoor projects left over from the summer, said Tim Kellar, manager of Parr Lumber in Marysville.

“They’re making an investment in their house and themselves,” Kellar said.

People considering a project on their own should research the specifications of what’s needed and whether they have the proper tools to complete the job. He added a good notepad and pen is essential.

Homeowners often are asking what they can set up in their garage and com-

plete during the late fall and winter, Kellar said. Homeowners often consider DIY projects as painting interiors, changing carpets or trim boards.

Another thing a homeowner should consider is how long has it been since their home has been touched.

Employees at Parr Lumber will help homeowners figure out what they need and do their best to match it, but they won’t go out and install, Kellar said.

In addition to spending money to improve their homes, many homeowners are spending their time on projects as well. While DIY projects can provide a sense of fulfillment and personal attachment to one’s home, prospective do-it-yourselfers should ask themselves some questions before picking up their hammers and getting to work.

Do I have any physical limitations?

No matter how much home improvement television shows may simplify projects, prospective DIYers should know that such undertakings are typically

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Homeowners with existing health conditions or other physical limitations may not be capable of performing certain tasks or may need to take frequent breaks, which can delay projects.

Do I have the time?

Many home improvement projects require a significant amount of time to complete. Homeowners whose time is already stretched thin with commitments to work and/or family may not be able to complete projects within a reasonable amount of time. That’s fine if working on a part of the home that won’t affect daily life, but can prove stressful or problematic if the project is in a room, such as a kitchen or bathroom, that residents of the home use each day.

Novice DIYers should be especially honest with themselves about the time they have available to work on the project, as such homeowners are bound to experience a few time-consuming missteps along the way.

Can I afford it?

While DIY might seem more affordable than hiring

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Contractors already have the tools necessary to begin and complete projects, so the cost savings of DIY might not be as significant as homeowners think. Before going the DIY route, homeowners should solicit estimates from contractors, comparing the estimates to how much a project will cost if homeowners do it themselves.

Can I go it alone?

Many home improvement projects require more than one set of hands, and it’s risky and even foolish for first-time DIYers to assume they can begin a project and see it through to completion entirely on their own.

Homeowners whose spouses, partners, friends, or relatives are willing to chip in

may think that’s enough.

However, the DIY skills of those who volunteer may be a mystery until the project begins. Novice DIYers should enlist the help of a friend or family member with home improvement experience. If no such person is available, it may be

wise to hire a contractor instead.

Home improvement projects may seem simple on television. But prospective do-it-yourselfers must make honest assessments of their skills, time and budgets before taking on a DIY project.

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The Marysville YMCA coordinated their first Family Night at Tulalip, bringing activity for children and parents to the Don Hatch Youth Center, on Sept. 26.

Marysville YMCA program coordinator Suzanne Barrett helped families with some Zumba dance and held a “family boot camp” during the evening.

The program came about because of the local YMCA and Tulalip officials working together in the past.

“Suzanne came out and did some demonstrations about a year ago and we just thought the collaboration went really well so we decided to keep it going,” said Annie Jensen, Tulalip SNAP education program coordinator.

Going out to Tulalip helps to reach out to some of the families there, she said.

“We thought this would be a fun way to do it so we just reserved the room and

sent out flyers,” said Jensen.

“We’re going to try to do it once a month, if not more."

Barret said “next month we’re inviting the community to come out to the Halloween Carnival,” at the Marysville YMCA, and then in November they will be back in Tulalip.

They hope to alternate each month between being at the Marysville YMCA and out in Tulalip.

The September family night was the first of its kind and officials said it went very well.

Barrett said that families enjoyed the opportunity.

“What I saw is that a lot of the kids and parents were playing together,” she said, “just dancing together, moving and having fun.”

There was a sense of teamwork to the boot camp as well. “There was a lot of cheering for each other,” she said.

Tulalip local Cynthia Leon-Ortiz said she enjoyed the event.

“I didn’t know about it

until the last minute so I wasn’t dressed for it, but it was great,” she said.

“I haven’t done Zumba in a while and it’s one of my favorite dances, so it’s pretty cool, especially while the boys are out playing football, me and the girls can have fun up here,” she said.

The nearby football practice helped bring in some parents for the night as well.

“I didn’t know how many people would show up, but usually things start to grow by word of mouth,” said Jensen.

“Especially while the boys are having their football practices, the girls can come in here,” she said.

Barrett hopes to keep the program growing.

“There are people that said they’re going to tell their friends for next time and are asking us ‘well, why don’t we do this every week,’” Barrett said.

“We look forward to continuing to build that relationship and bringing healthy living to our community,” she said.

Fall GriefShare begins Mountain View Presbyterian Church begins its 2018 Fall GriefShare® Series which starts Oct. 4 and runs through Jan. 17.

GriefShare helps individuals cope with the death of someone close. Group

meetings will occur each Thursday afternoon at the church, 1-3:00 p.m., and the public is invited. Preregister by contacting 360659-7777 or email office@ mtvpc.org.

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teacher, according to the internationally recognized curriculum used in these GriefShare sessions. Tips and tools are shared with participants for handling the hard work of mourning. Each week a topic is presented via DVD by grief experts and “ordinary people.” A facilitator-led group discussion follows. Workbooks are $15.

GriefShare is organized into 14 sessions covering issues such as grief and relationships, guilt and anger, why? and more. Individuals can join anytime and catch up on missed topics when the 14-week series repeats.

Mountain View is located at 5115 100th Street NE in Marysville, Wash. For more information contact the church office at 360659-7777, email office@ mtvpc.org or visit www. mtvpc.org.

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Some healthy items you should take with you Have you ever wondered about healthier personal items to pack in your purse, diaper bag or suitcase? It’s easy to add more natural items to the home, but taking them on the go is a little more difficult. Here are some things I keep in my purse as a Health Coach, as well as when I am traveling.

Lip Gloss & Chap stick: This is a simple swap. If you are already purchasing lip gloss or ChapStick, especially for your kids, make the change to an organic one without the chemicals.

You probably wouldn’t eat petroleum, so why put it on your lips? Even though the healthier version may be twice the price, it’s really only $1-$2 more. That’s worth it since it will last for a while.

Lotions: There are so many healthy options for lotion out there. The skin is the largest organ in the body. This is one of the most important items to purchase (or make) naturally and organically. An easy option for something more natural on the go is an organic lotion free of parabens, synthetic fragrance and silicone. These are readily available at most stores and will only cost a few extra dollars if any.

Coconut Oil: Coconut oil has many great traits.

You can cook with it, mix it in smoothies and coffee, use it on your skin as a moisturizer or to help with eczema, as an ointment on diaper rashes, or even in

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your hair as a treatment mask. The downside to traveling with coconut oil is that it is greasy and messy.

You don’t want that spilling all over your purse or suitcase. To travel with it or use it daily on the go, a great way to take it with you is to purchase small travel packets of the oil available online or to carry it in a small glass container. Use a small spatula to scoop it in.

Deodorant: You can find an effective natural deodorant that suits you well with a little trial and error.

Many do contain baking soda which is an irritant, so if you have sensitive skin this may something you want to avoid. A few good

ingredients to look for in your natural deodorant are arrowroot powder, magnesium hydroxide, coconut oil and tea tree oil. Also be sure to exfoliate your underarms a few times a week to slough off the bacteria and skin. If you aren’t ready to make the switch to natural deodorant, avoid using an antiperspirant (vs deodorant) as it typically contains aluminum and, most importantly, doesn’t allow your body to eliminate the toxins it needs to. This can not only be damaging to your health, it can change the bacterial microbiome and make you smellier. It’s a vicious cycle.

How do I know if my items are healthy and good for my skin and body?

With so many products in the store, and even more online it can be confusing and overwhelming to know what to select. A few easy items to avoid are synthetic colors, parabens (a preservative) and formaldehyde.

A great resource is the Environmental Working Group, EWG. On their

website you can look for the product you are interested in and get a safety rating. If it’s full of chemicals and toxins it won’t make the grade and you

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Toyota dealership opens in Marysville

By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com A new Toyota dealership in north Marysville held their grand opening on Sept. 27.

The Toyota location has been open since July but invited local officials to celebrate the car dealership this September.

The new business is located at 16120 Smokey Point Blvd., Marysville.

Longtime Toyota employees Jim Colon and Perry Watson will lead the new dealership as general managers of the location.

Colon and Watson worked for Toyota in corporate capacities for many years before leaving to lead a dealership, and as a result have lived in many places around the country.

“The journey to get here took me from Gary, Ind., to the inner city of Muskegon, Mich., to here, and it’s an honor to do business with my good friend Jim,” said Watson.

In 2016 Colon retired as the vice-president of African American business strategy with Toyota in order to begin work on a Marysville dealership.

The location broke ground in September last year and good weather helped complete the process in under a year.

Like other modern dealerships, Marysville Toyota is moving away from haggling and negotiation as part of their sales tactics.

“We have taken on a new sales process, we call it ‘the easy way,’” said Watson. It is a transparent way of buying

a vehicle.”

Salespeople who haggle can drive away customers, said Watson.

“Jim and I really thought that we want to honor the customers who have been stressed by the traditional buying process,” he said.

There is also little reason for car salesperson to try negotiation when cell phones have provided instant access to what a car is actually selling for, said Colon.

“We’re not hiding anything, there’s no reason to.

Those little things we all have in our pockets have changed the game in how we sell cars. There’s no reason not to be transparent and honorable when dealing with customers and we intend to honor that,” he said.

Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring welcomed the new

car dealership to the town and said that Colon and Watson have already shown that they plan to support local efforts.

“Jim and Perry and their team have gone way beyond giving charitably to our community,” said Nehring.

Colon is already a part of the Marysville Noon Rotary Club which helps with various local service projects.

“It didn’t take him more than a short time to email me back asking ‘when can I come?’” said Nehring, who is the current president of the club.

At their grand opening Watson and Colon donated $2,500 to local housing assistance nonprofit Housing Hope.

Later in the ceremony Bob Carter, executive vice president of Toyota Motor

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Marysville Toyota’s general managers Perry Watson, left, and Jim Colon, right, present a $2,500 check to Alex Lark, philanthropy manager with Housing Hope, at the grand opening of the new dealership on Sept. 27.

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“When we got to Seattle we found there is a severe homeless population in this area,” said Watson.

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October is always a fun month with friends and family getting ready for fall activities, youth sports, and of course — Halloween! October is a month where we focus greatly on our physical and mental wellness, which is a priority in our Marysville and Tulalip communities year-round. Our communities hold several opportunities to get involved, volunteer, and improve your health and wellness for the preparation of winter.

The Tulalip Youth Services in partnership with the Tulalip Community Health Department want to invite you to join our 3rd Annual “Say Something” Color Run on Oct. 5.

Registration starts at 5 p.m. at the Community Health Department 7615 Totem Beach Road, Tulalip, WA 98271. The Color Run begins at 6 p.m. and ends at the Kenny Moses Building 6700 Totem Beach Dr., Tulalip, WA 98271.

The City of Marysville’s wellness philosophy plays out in concrete ways for residents and visitors — namely, dozens of parks and trails, familyfriendly community events throughout the year, and a year-round calendar of classes and activities for youth, adults and seniors. Explore https:// www.marysvillewa.gov/147/ Parks-Culture-Recreation.

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The Tulalip Clinical Pharmacy wants to let you know that you can get a flu shot without an appointment but also provides an express flu shot service. The best hours to arrive at the pharmacy are from 9-11 a.m., and from 2-4:30 p.m. Are you planning on a trip overseas? Schedule an appointment with one of our clinical pharmacists to receive all required vaccinations and personalized trip consultation.

Travel vaccination record and certificate required for entry by some countries will also be provided.

The Gibby Foundation and the American Red Cross will be providing 125 smoke alarms to the Tulalip reserva-

tion on Saturday, Oct. 6, and you can sign up by calling the local Red Cross Chapter at 425-740-2318. This is an easy, free way to improve your home safety and to protect your family. If you live on the Tulalip reservation and need a fire alarm, please do not hesitate to call.

The City of Marysville, the Marysville School District, and The Tulalip Tribes care about you, our community members, and wish everyone a safe and beautiful October. Think about your health, your family, your friends, and how you can positively impact each other by being active volunteers in your neighborhood.

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RAVE: A rave for the gentleman who turned in my cell phone to the staff at Grocery Outlet on Sept. 15 after I absentmindedly put it down while shopping. Thank you sir! Its folks like you that make Marysville a great place to live in!

RAVE: The annual Berry Bowl featuring M-PHS vs. MG is Friday, Oct. 5, at Quil Ceda Stadium beginning at 7 p.m. It will be a great night of football where you can root on your favorite Marysville football team. Whether you support the Tomahawks or the

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RAVE: The Community Airport Day held at the Arlington Airport last weekend was a fantastic event for the community. Thank you to all those who organized the event, and a big that you to all of the pilots who donated their time and planes to provide local children the opportunity to experience the joy of flying. This is a great way to introduce our kids to the many different opportunities that aviation provides.

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airport and meet pilots," said Marty Wray, operations manager at the Arlington Airport.

"If they want to experience flight, they get to do that. Especially with the kids," he said.

Helicopter rides were also available this year, although those were for charge.

Wray said, last year the Young Eagles provided rides to 120 kids and he expected that number to increase this year with 15 pilots donating their time and aircraft to the event.

Some of the kids may have never been on a plane before.

"That's the thing that starts an interest in aviation. Every pilot remembers their first flight," said Wray.

"We just love watching them. This may be their first flight and they come back with a smile every time,"

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der one umbrella and allow for different revenue sources which officials hope will make their fire services more sustainable.

“The sustainable funding source is going to be huge for us. Since the downturn in the economy we’ve gone back and forth with funding sources,” said McFalls.

“We’re almost year-toyear right now with no ability to project or plan into the future,” he said.

Creating one taxing authority makes more sense when running a joint fire service as well, said Marysville City Council president Kamille Norton.

“Previously we had separate EMS levies,” for the city and the district, she said.

“This creates one taxing authority where you don’t

said Lorene Robinson, airport operations specialist at the airport and organizer for the event.

"Many of the kids return year after year, of course," she said.

Local parent Tanya Tishchuk said that she wanted to come out because her son enjoys the day.

"I think the kids love it, especially him, he loves the airplanes," she said.

Wray said that this year's event was going well.

"We've got a big turnout. We moved the date from last year to when everyone was back in school and I think that has made a difference," he said.

"We like to keep it a low-key community event, not huge, but we want to fly as many kids as we can," he said.

Robinson said that many organizations help put on the event each year.

"We would like to thank our sponsors that help make this possible," she said.

have to pass different levies."

When there is funding coming from the district and the city it also creates issues of sorting out who is paying for what.

“This allows the fire district to consolidate and bring things all under one structure,” said Marysville City Council member Stephen Muller.

Talks first began in 2014 about potentially forming an RFA between the two groups and restarted early this year.

“You have to go through that process to have everybody feel good about it at the end of the day,” said Muller.

At one point Arlington was considering joining the RFA, but Marysville backed out of those negotiations.

One of the biggest disagreements was over the

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Noah Tishchuk rides in one of the mechanical airplane rides at the Arlington Community Airport Day on Sept. 29.

RFA board. The current proposed plan would be a five-person board made of four Marysville City Council members and one Fire District 12 commissioner.

The four-to-one distribution is representative of the population difference between the city and the district.

“Proportional governance was a big thing for us. We wanted the board to represent the people they

serve,” said Norton.

If the proposed plan is approved by the Marysville City Council and Fire District 12 commissioners, it still has to go through a vote of the people as well.

McFalls said they are considering putting the measure on the ballot in February or April of next year.

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Submit your events via email to: editor@northcountyoutlook.com Oct. 3 - Oct. 9 Understanding and Preventing Substance Abuse in Teens: Parents and educators of teens: join us for a presentation on understanding and preventing substance abuse by teen mental health professionals from Cocoon House. Held Wednesday, Oct. 3, 6 pm 7:15 p.m., at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave. Hibulb Cultural Center’s Poetry Series: The Hibulb Cultural Center’s Poetry Series will beThursday, Oct. 4, beginning at 6 p.m. and will feature Steve Bertrand, poet, historian, and pho-

tographer. An author of 24 books, Steve is an awardwinning poet, historian, and freelance photojournalist with a long career as a teacher/coach in the Everett School District. The event will be at the HCC Longhouse Room at 6410 23rd Ave. NE, Tulalip.

Preschool Storytime: Let imaginations run wild with fun books, sing-along songs, and creative activities that prepare young minds for the adventures of reading. For ages 3 to 5 years.

Caregiver required. Held Wednesdays, Oct. 3 – 31, beginning at 10:30 a.m., at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave.

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Friends of the Arlington Library Meeting: Guests and new members are welcome to join the generous folks who help raise funds for library programs. Held in the Stillaguamish Conference Room at 154 W. Cox Ave. Held Wednesday, Oct. 10, beginning at 3 p.m.

T(w)een STEM Thursday - Minecraft Nether Build Challenge: Join us for a special build challenge down in the Nether! Space is limited; please preregister to ensure your spot in the competition. For grade 5 +. Held Thursday, Oct. 4, beginning at 3 p.m., at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave.

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by Matt Cail of Super Charge Marketing, this class will cover the practical applications of search engine optimization (SEO) for your business. Registration is encouraged. HeldSaturday, Oct. 13, 10:30 a.m. to noon, at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave.

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Friends Of The Arlington Library Book Sale: Great books available at bargain prices. Something for everyone! Friends are looking for new members this month.

Stop by and learn about your options for joining and supporting the library. Held Tuesday - Thursday, Oct. 9 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave.

Assistance for veterans: Military Veterans seeking help with the VA may contact American Legion Post 178, 119 Cedar Ave., Marysville. Messages may be left on the Post phone, 360-6530155. A service officer will return your call. Post 178 meets the third Thursday of each month. The Post has a social/coffee hour at 6:00 PM and the meeting starts a 7:00 PM. All veterans are invited to visit and learn how the Legion serves our community.”

Arlington Book Discussion Group: Come rant and rave with us as we discuss “Major Pettigrew's Last Stand” by Helen Simonson.

New members are always welcome. Held Tuesday, Oct. 9, beginning at 6:30

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Jam Session for People with Disabilities: Youth and adults of all abilities are invited to Village Music and Arts Friday jam sessions featuring live music by Jon Dalgarn and Voices of the Village. Bring your own instrument or use theirs.

Sessions are every Friday, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 338 North McLeod, Arlington, WA. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Call Michelle at 360-653-7752 ext. 14 for more information or to sign up.

Learn to Square Dance: Come learn to Square Dance at the Totem Middle School Cafeteria, 1605 7th St. NE, Marysville.

Get healthy and make new friends dancing to modern upbeat music! No experience or partner is necessary.

Experienced dancers will be there to partner and assist in class. Dress is casual and the first lesson is free. For more information, call Eric or Cindy at 425-334-4374 or email squaredancelessons@gmail.com. Visit their website at www.happyhoppers.org Arlington Community Dance: All age/family and couples – easy country dance. Caller teaches all dances. No lessons or partner needed. Finger food potluck and live music. At Sisco Heights Hall, 13527 99th Ave. NE, Arlington.

Held the third Saturday every month, 6:30-9 p.m. Suggested donation $5 or $15 Family rate.

TOPS 1087: TOPS 1087 meets Wednesday mornings at Faith Lutheran Church, Lakewood, 9:30-10:30 a.m., following weigh-ins which start at 8:30 a.m. Join our family to lose weight and gain friends. Contact Susan at 425-320-6061 or for more information go to www.

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Pills Anonymous Meeting: Do you now, or have you ever had a problem with prescription pills. If so, the join the new book study Pills Anonymous Meeting. Held on Mondays, 5-6 p.m., at the Peace Lutheran Church, 1717 Larson Rd., in Silvana. For more information contact Barry at 951212-4080 or Virginia at 360631-5142. Pills Anonymous is a fellowship of mine and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so they may solve their common problem and help others recover from pill addiction. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using pills.

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Sponsored by Catholic Community Services, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), is looking for people age 55 and over for a variety of volunteer opportunities. Volunteer drivers, Peer to Peer counselors and food bank workers are just a couple examples of what is available.

People who volunteer regularly report better health and happiness. You can experience this too. If you have a few hours a week to help someone else, we want to speak with you. For more information please email John McAlpine at johnm@ ccsww.org or call (425) 3746374 or toll free at 1-888240-8572.

TOPS 433 meeting: TOPS 433 meets at Arlington Boys & Girls Club on Fridays, 9:45-10:45. All welcome.

For more information go to www.TOPS.org.

TOPS meeting: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Friday mornings, 9:30 a.m., at the Marysville United Methodist church, 5600 64th St. NE in Marysville. All are welcome. For more information go to www.TOPS.org.

Free Jam Sessions: The Old Time & Country Music Association has free Jam Sessions on the second and fourth Friday each month, 6:30-9:30 p.m., at 1401 Poplar in Everett. Call 360-6599713 for more information Problem Gambling Program: This program from the Tulalip Tribes Family Services includes a broad range of free services to anyone who needs help with a gambling problem. Services include couples and family counseling, group therapy, family night events, activities, prevention education, consultation and referrals.

For more information call the program coordinator Sarah Sense-Wilson at 360716-4304.

Volunteers over 55 wanted: The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, sponsored by Catholic Community Services, seeks people age 55 or older for a variety of volunteer opportunities.

Currently reading coaches are needed for Boys & Girls Club programs. Opportunities include supporting local food banks or community gardens. For more information e-mail John McAlpine at johnm@ccsww.org or call 425-374-6374..

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Wine tasting raises funds for AEF

By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

The Arlington Education Foundation invited community members to taste wine and participate in their silent auction at their wine tasting fundraiser on Sept. 28.

“This is our annual wine night and fundraiser for the Arlington Education Foundation,” said outgoing foundation president Sherri Ballew.

Several different wineries came out to the Dwayne Lane’s Arlington location to support the local nonprofit.

“We have more people than last year and lots of great drawings,” said Ballew. “It’s really fun, it’s at a beautiful location and there’s lots of great wine."

This year’s event included a silent auction, which included items like a estate planning package, a Mayflower Inn stay or a trip to the San Juan Islands in a chartered plane.

The Arlington Education Foundation supports Arlington schools in a variety of ways, and organizer of the event Kim DeisherAllen said that Arlington community members enjoyed coming together to

support the cause.

“The thing about Arlington is that people like opportunities to come together and supporting the things that are happening in our community,” she said.

The foundation has a number of projects that support local students.

One of those is bringing Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to Arlington for the last three years.

“Through that program we mail free books to kids each month, age 0 to 5,” said Ballew.

Teachers also have the ability to apply directly for projects.

“We’re raising money for our classroom mini-grants that we do for Arlington teachers twice a year,” said Ballew, “for special projects that they want to do in the classrooms.”

Deisher-Allen said that the foundation gives between $8,000 and $16,000 to local teachers each year for many different projects.

“This year’s applications just came out this week,” she said.

Those projects may include things like bringing in more children’s books with diversity “for teachers that wanted to have more

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representation in their classroom books,” said Ballew.

Or it may include other projects involving new technology or things like alternative and flexible seating projects, she said.

Deisher-Allen wanted to thank all of the sponsors that helped support the event, including Dwayne Lane’s Auto Family, Angel of the Winds Casino Resort, Skagit Bank, Jim Minifie of State Farm, Hallmark Homes and Arlington real estate agent Jill Duskin.

“All the wineries donated their tastings as well so that was great,” she said.

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Lindsay White, from Treveri Cellars winery, left, pours Lauren Hunter a glass of wine at the Arlington Education Foundation’s annual wine tasting fundraiser on Sept. 28.

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By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Marysville's Sunnyside Nursery invited the public to their business on Sept. 29 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the plant nursery business.

The house of the nursery was built in 1939 with the business being established in 1948.

It has passed down from two former owners to current owner Steve Smith, who has been running the nursery for the past 30 years.

Smith said that both the Sunnyside area and the nursery have changed over the years.

"It was just a seasonal ma and pa business for a long time," he said.

"Even when we bought

it, the nursery still closed for about six weeks from July to Labor Day," he said.

Since then the local business has grown every year, including doubling business in the last few years, said Smith.

Smith credits increased staff, such as a full-time marketing person, and competitors like the Smokey Point Plant Farm closing, for the increased business.

"It took a lot of people to get to where we are now. A lot of knowledgeable people on staff," he said.

Patrons came out to the 70th anniversary celebration last week.

"I feel proud of what we've created here and humble with the crowds that are out here," said Smith.

"I'm grateful for the loyalty of the customers."

His favorite part of running the nursery has been interacting with the people that come in, he said.

"It's the relationships you build with your customer base that make it really rewarding," said Smith.

"They come back every spring and you find out how their kids are, how their garden is," he said.

Smith said he also enjoyed growing the plants and said the greenhouses attracted him to take over the business.

"I'm a gardener at heart, who has become a retailer in the process," said Smith.

People have to have a passion for it to stay in the nursery business.

"It's not extremely lucrative and it's very seasonal," he said. "It's a cash flow roller coaster."

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Sunnyside Nursery owner Steve Smith at the businesses 70th anniversary celebration on Sept.

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For the future Smith wants to keep Sunnyside Nursery going, but is looking toward retirement.

"I'm ready to pass the

torch to another young couple. I was 41 when I bought the place, so i'm looking for another couple in their early '40s that want to carry on

the tradition," he said.

"There just aren't that many independent garden centers around anymore," he said.