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Tips for a successful veggie garden Over the last moved on. Any two years, durkind of recreation ing this gawdhas to be fun and awful pandemic, rewarding for us garden centers to continue to have seen a huge pursue it. If you By Steve Smith increase in sales found yourself of vegetable growing sup- struggling or just looking plies. A lot of people either for some advice, here are got into veggie gardening some tips that will help you for the first time or simply be more successful. Good soil is essential. upped their game due to the extra time they had on If you are fortunate enough their hands, with nowhere to have good loamy soil, to go. For me personally, it then planting directly into has been fun to see so many the dirt (with added fertilenthusiastic gardeners get- izer) is the way to go. But if ting into growing their you are like most of us who own veggies. But after two have rocks and clay, then years, I can’t help but won- containers/raised beds will der how many of those gar- make your gardening life a deners were successful and whole lot easier — the bigare still at it and how many ger the container the better. have tossed in the towel and Don’t cheap-out on the pot-

ting soil. Whether bagged or bulk, spend a little extra and get the good stuff — especially considering that it will last you for years, as long as you enrich it every season with fertilizer. Feed, feed, feed. I am convinced that the single most common reason for poor results when growing vegetables is a lack of food. Manufactured soils (especially bulk blends) are notorious for not having enough food in them to sustain prolonged growth. I always put down extra food and mix it into the soil before I plant. For me that means using a good organic food for veggies along with some lime, earth worm castings, and some trace elements, like

oyster shells and Azomite. As you harvest your crops, you will need to re-fertilize the soil if you are planning on replanting for a late season crop. If you are a Miracle-Grow junkie, you will need to feed weekly for maximum results. Either way, if your veggies are just sitting there then chances are that they are starving and need to be fed. Sunshine is critical. There are very few vegetables that will thrive in the shade. Most leafy crops, like spinach, lettuce, and arugula, and broccoli, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts, will do okay. A few root crops, like radishes, carrots, onions, and potatoes, will also tolerate some shade but these will all perform better if they have full sun, especially here in the northwest. If you are growing heat lovers, like tomatoes and peppers, full sun is absolutely essential. Don’t rush the season. This time of year is what we call the cool season, best for growing crops that either produce edible roots (like carrots and beets) or shoots (like lettuce and broccoli).

Steve Smith's veggie beds. Peas will also grow well now during the cool season. Later towards the end of spring (usually in May) is when it is best to plant the heat lovers, like tomatoes and peppers, cucumbers, squash, eggplant, beans, and corn. Proper watering. Suffice it to say that vegetables, like all plants, will do best if there is consistent water available. The more frequently you check (by sticking your fingers roughly 2 inches into the soil), the more successful you will be. Harvest at the right time. How many of us are guilty of doing our best to get everything right, but then letting the crop get over-ripe? Check your garden daily when plants are getting close to being

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ready for harvest. Veggies harvested at their peak are usually so sweet that they often never make it into the kitchen — part of the fun of growing your own food. This spring, step outside your comfort zone and grow something for the first time or try growing something new. Whether you grow vegetables for yourself, your family or your whole neighborhood, it can be such a fun and rewarding endeavor — plus nothing really tastes as good as homegrown! Stay safe and keep on gardening. Steve Smith represents Sunnyside Nursery in Marysville and can be reached at sunnysidenursery@msn.com.

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Tulalip students share their experiences on Equity Day By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Marysville teachers heard from Tulalip students about their culture and needs on March 18 which the Marysville School District called "Equity Day." During the day staff traveled around Tulalip to hear about their history and listen to Native students. “This is a day of learning for all of our Marysville School District staff,” said Eneille Nelson, executive director of equity and family engagement. “We are learning more so that we can do a better job meeting the needs of our children." Teachers in the district receive professional development days regularly, although they are usually See EQUITY on page 2

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Work completed on M'ville water tower By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com After months of maintenance work the new face of the Marysville water tower was unveiled last month. The tower hasn’t been used for utilities since the late 1980s, but the city still has to keep the structure maintained. In 2020 the Marysville City Council instructed staff to begin work to maintain the tower and budgeted about $492,000 for the project. The purpose was to preserve a historical landmark for the city. The water tower turned 100 last November. The entire exterior received a re-coating during the maintenance. “The tower didn’t just get a new paint job, it was a three-part industrial coating,” said Dave Rasar, an engineering technician with the city of Marysville’s Public Works.

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Contractors initially sand blasted the previous coating down to bare metal and then put on a corrosion resistant Zinc foundation, a primer coat and then an industrial coat and paint on top. “That provides the color that you can see now,” said Rasar. The paint colors were

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MSD talks with community about upcoming levies By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com The Marysville School District is holding roundtables at local schools to talk with parents about the district's two upcoming levy measures. The levies on the April 26 special election ballot are an Educational Programs and Operations levy (EPO levy) and a Technology and Capitals Project levy. Districts must go to the voters every couple of years to renew their levy funding, and these two proposals are meant to replace current two levies which will expire at the end of 2022.

After the district’s last two proposals failed in February they have reduced the amount they are asking for. Currently residents pay a combined $3.10 per $1,000 of assessed property value to the district for the two levies and that would decrease to about $2.23 per $1,000 of assessed property value if the new measures pass. “Our goal really is to provide information to the community and be a resource to answer their questions,” said Marysville School District Acting Superintendent Chris Pearson. “We heard in our surveys See LEVIES on page 2

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more focused on teaching techniques. This day was set aside to focus on equity. “I think it’s going pretty well. We have a lot of people excited because it’s not the normal professional development that you usually get with someone just presenting in front of them,” said Nelson. “Today we’re hearing the perspective of kids. Kids are the teachers today for the most part." Calista Weiser, a Marysville Getchell High School student and member of the Tulalip Youth Council said she has had bad experiences with staff in the past. “I’m not saying that all teachers are like that, but it is enough,” Weiser said. Marysville Getchell Native Club member Charley Dick said teachers should “take time to learn about our culture … not just pretend to support us.” “Hopefully we can make a change today,” said Tulalip Youth Council member Kileea Pablo.

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that people wanted to know more." The district has been at a number of schools already, with more stops planned. The current schedule includes a March 28 stop at Marysville Getchell High

She said that many narratives involving Native Americans taught in schools are incorrect or oversimplified. “I was taught that Christopher Columbus was here first and that was his land,” she said. The burden of correcting that often falls onto Native students. “When a teacher is incorrect about a cultural tradition, just letting them know they need to be respectful can be hard,” said Pablo. The general atmosphere from other students and staff is not always welcoming as well, said students. “Some assumptions about our race is that we live off of per capita handouts and they don’t view our families as equals,” said Marysville Getchell Native Club member Connor Juvinel. “I’ve been judged multiple times based on the way I look, the color of my skin." Nelson said the day was to help create a better environment in Marysville schools for all. “What can we do to help our community feel better about being a part of the Marysville School District,” she

School, a March 29 visit to Kellogg Marsh Elementary School, and March 30 stops at Sunnyside Elementary School and Cedarcrest Middle School. Those dates are subject to change however. The district also hopes to plan some additional discussions at the Marysville Public Library and the ad-

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said. “We have lots of staff and students feeling as if they don’t belong here.” Creating a positive environment for all students is necessary for good schools, said Nelson. “I know many people will talk about ‘we need to improve test scores, we need to lots of other things,’ but if someone does not feel like they belong in this setting and they are not comfortable they will not learn from the people in front of them,” Nelson said. After touring Tulalip the Marysville School District provided classes on a number of other topics that teachers could choose from. “We have classes available so we can get better at integrating service for our special education kids or meeting the emotional/social needs of our students and we’ll have some Black Student Union presenters as well,” said Nelson. Nelson hopes the day is useful for improving local schools for all students. “We have an opportunity here to re-write the story of Marysville,” she said.

ministrative building of the Tulalip Tribes. “We were talking about possibly putting together a Spanish-speaking roundtable as well,” said Marysville School District school board member Katie Jackson. More information about the dates and times for the community meetings is available at the district’s 2022 levy information page at msd25.org/page/levyand-capital-levy-2022. The two levies are meant to provide funding for a number of different needs for the district. “We let them know that there are a lot of things that the state doesn’t cover, and that’s what these levies are for,” said Jackson. “Some people have the impression we’re just trying to do a little more." Jackson said the district did a survey which showed that the biggest concerns of residents were performance of the district, fiscal re-

sponsibility, the state of the buildings, and safety and security The EPO levy helps pay for many of those priorities, including decreasing class sizes and paying for special education. State funding pays for some nurse salaries, but not enough to have one nurse for every school. If the district wants a better ratio of nurses to schools they have to find that funding in levy collections, and the same is true for counselors and librarians. The district also hopes to purchase new science and social studies textbooks this year and would have to delay that without the funding, said Jackson. “We have two School Resource Officers and we would lose those without the levy because we pay for those,” said Jackson. The Technology and Capital Projects levy is the district’s second proposal and pays for technology such as Chromebooks and teacher devices, as well as licenses for the software that classrooms use. The district has had a number of meetings with the public and hopes the outreach can increase public trust. “We know more about what the questions are and what people are asking, so we’re trying to do a little more outreach on that,” said Pearson. “There’s a lot more community involvement this time compared to last time." Questions around property tax and transparency continue to be the most common for local parents. “It’s mostly about transparency,” said Jackson. “Our spending budget is available on the website, and I know that can be hard to get through, but we’re not using the money frivolously. We’re using for what it’s meant for."

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MSD prepares for COVID recovery The Marysville School Board receives update on how the pandemic is going and what the future holds for COVID recovery By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com The Marysville School District is preparing for a recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic as the case rate drops back to normal levels. “Things are changing and they’re changing rapidly,” said Tracy Souza, director of COVID-19 Health, Safety and Well-Being for the Marysville School District during an update with the Marysville School Board on March 7. At the beginning of the school year the Marysville community had a manageable rate of transmission with between 83 to 197 new cases per month. “Then Omicron came to our community and you can see the

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chosen to match the city’s new logo, which was put onto both sides of the water tower. “Personally I think it looks really good,” said Rasar. Because of the chemicals being blasted during the coating, a covering was put in place for the duration of the work to protect the rest of Comeford Park. In addition to the coating, other improvements were made to the water tower. “There is a new electrical system for the Christmas lights,” and an entirely new set of Christmas lights was

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difference,” said Souza. The new cases in January reached 1,727, eclipsing previous marks. “We had to shut down whole schools because of this,” said Souza. Marysville seems to have been harder than most, although health experts are not making any claims as to why. “Marysville and Lake Stevens got hit harder than any city in Snohomish County, although they’re not sure about the correlation there,” said Souza. The school district has provided approximately 2,000 COVID tests since the start of the school year, and about 396 of those were positive. “We were one of the few schools to open their own drivethrough testing,” said Souza. During the height of the January Omicron wave there were about 150 drivers coming through the site each day. The site is still open, but hours

put in for the holiday season. Safety measures were put in for workers, such as two anchors on the roof meant for fall protection and a hatch that opens to the inside of the tower.

have been reduced as usage continues to decline. “At the rate we’re going, we’re going to close down that central site,” said Souza. The district also implemented a test-to-stay program which allowed students and staff to test for COVID if they have a close contact, and if they are negative for COVID, stay in class. “That has really made an impact,” said Souza. The district has partnered with health agencies for pop-up vaccine clinics as well, and did five in February, a reduction from previous months. The availability of clinics may continue to go down. “Everything is really slowing down,” said Souza. The district followed Snohomish Health District guidance for all of the pandemic. “We really partnered with our local health department for guidance and stayed consistent with what they were saying. We didn’t

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go overboard and we didn’t do less,” said Souza. Now the district is moving to recovery, she said. In early March students were able to take their masks off outside and on March 12 they were able to take off the masks indoors as well “Students can go out to recess and breathe fresh air again,” said Souza. Souza said schools are ready if another variant creates a new wave of cases and they have supplies for testing and PPE ready. Staff and students will not be required to wear PPE unless the State’s Department of Health

way, said Rasar. Strong windstorms in November occurred right after the initial scaffolding was put up. “It actually bent some of the scaffolding,” said Rasar, who added that portions of

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mandate changes back. “There will be staff and families who want to wear it though, so we want to make it available,” said Souza. Souza is currently putting together a committee to gather feedback about what the community needs going forward. She expects mental health needs will be something to focus on. “As you heard, we’re really going to be moving toward the well being of our students and staff,” said Souza. “This pandemic has really impacted a lot of people,” she added.

it had to be rebuilt. A January cold snap also delayed work on the tower. “During that period we basically couldn’t get any work done,” he said. The new coating is expected to last about 25 to 30

years. “Mostly I’m impressed with the longevity of the product that we were able to get,” said Rasar. “So we shouldn’t be expected any rust during those years,” he said.

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Tips for a successful vegetable garden Over the last moved on. Any two years, durkind of recreation ing this gawdhas to be fun and awful pandemic, rewarding for us garden centers to continue to have seen a huge pursue it. If you By Steve Smith increase in sales found yourself of vegetable growing sup- struggling or just looking plies. A lot of people either for some advice, here are got into veggie gardening some tips that will help you for the first time or simply be more successful. upped their game due to Good soil is essential. the extra time they had on If you are fortunate enough their hands, with nowhere to have good loamy soil, to go. For me personally, it then planting directly into has been fun to see so many the dirt (with added fertilenthusiastic gardeners get- izer) is the way to go. But if ting into growing their you are like most of us who own veggies. But after two have rocks and clay, then years, I can’t help but won- containers/raised beds will der how many of those gar- make your gardening life a deners were successful and whole lot easier — the bigare still at it and how many ger the container the better. have tossed in the towel and Don’t cheap-out on the pot-

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oyster shells and Azomite. As you harvest your crops, you will need to re-fertilize the soil if you are planning on replanting for a late season crop. If you are a Miracle-Grow junkie, you will need to feed weekly for maximum results. Either way, if your veggies are just sitting there then chances are that they are starving and need to be fed. Sunshine is critical. There are very few vegetables that will thrive in the shade. Most leafy crops, like spinach, lettuce, and arugula, and broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts, will do okay. A few root crops, like radishes, carrots, onions, and potatoes, will also tolerate some shade but these will all perform better if they have full sun, especially here in the northwest. If you are growing heat lovers, like tomatoes and peppers, full sun is absolutely essential. Don’t rush the season. This time of year is what we call the cool season, best for growing crops that either produce edible roots (like carrots and beets) or shoots (like lettuce and broccoli).

Steve Smith's vegetable beds. Peas will also grow well now during the cool season. Later toward the end of spring (usually in May) is when it is best to plant the heat lovers, like tomatoes and peppers, cucumbers, squash, eggplant, beans, and corn. Proper watering. Suffice it to say that vegetables, like all plants, will do best if there is consistent water available. The more frequently you check (by sticking your fingers roughly 2 inches into the soil), the more successful you will be. Harvest at the right time. How many of us are guilty of doing our best to get everything right, but then letting the crop get over-ripe? Check your garden daily when plants are getting close to being

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Steve Smith represents Sunnyside Nursery in Marysville and can be reached at sunnysidenursery@msn.com.

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Questions to ask before embracing DIY 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. “Consider do-it-yourself home improvement projects to empower yourself with the insight and knowhow it takes to tackle projects the right way,” said Tracie Hannah, district manager for The Home Depot in an email. “With a little creativity, DIY projects can be a great way to refresh your home and be budgetfriendly.” 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 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. “We recommend a little research upfront to save you time and money down the road,” Hannah said. “Each DIY project is different and will take a different amount of time. Project guides help determine what tools and materials you need, how much time it might take and how easy or difficult the project is.” The Home Depot has a collection of more than 6,000 guides of DIY projects at homedepot.com/ DIY, Hannah said. Those guides are updated and additions that reflect upcoming trends, seasonal projects and holidays.

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 very difficult and oftentimes physically demanding. 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. The Home Depot guides also have a difficulty level people can check out and it also offers workshops where store associates can help by teaching proper safety measures and skill building, Hannah said. Can I afford it? While DIY might seem more affordable than hiring a contractor, that’s not necessarily true. Novice DIYers may need to buy or rent tools, costs that can add up. 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.

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It's often also a matter of personal confidence. If you like DIY and have the time, go for it. But remember to have realistic expectations about the result,” Hannah said. “Take a DIY approach with small, simple projects but consider calling a pro for more complicated, risky projects — especially if you're just starting out or a mistake could have serious consequences.” “Cost investments can vary between projects, which is why we recommend weighing your options and educating yourself,” Hannah said. “The Home Depot is your go-to resource, featuring hundreds of buying guides to support your decisionmaking process — from appliance buying guides to

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How to prepare landscapes for new plants New plants can add much to a landscape. Whether they’re replacing plants that are no longer thriving or being added to supplement an existing landscape, new plants are an affordable way to give a home’s exterior a whole new look. Much consideration is given to which plants to add to a landscape. That’s understandable, as homeowners want to choose plants that will thrive and won’t com-

promise the health of surrounding plants and trees. Before planting or even choosing plants, it’s important to plan for new additions to a landscape. Preparing the landscape can inform homeowners about which plants to purchase and can ensure they thrive after planting. “It starts with preparing the soil properly,” said Kari Parks, owner of Flourish Organic Farms located near

Plants grow up and out, and cramped quarters can make it hard for new plants to thrive. Some may thrive but only at the expense of other plants. If necessary, clear space prior to planting to ensure plants have ample space to grow. She also recommends preparing the ground for new plants — remove the weeds, pull back beauty bark and rockery while opening and loosening the soil. Also, visit the local Co-op Supply, which has locations in Arlington and Marysville. They offer a variety of soils in manageable quantities. “I always prefer organic amendments,” Parks said, adding its best to add organic matter in the fall so it has time to break down. Document sunlight exposure. Plants have different needs, and one of the biggest differences between species is the amount of sunlight they need to thrive. According to Penn State Extension, plants characterized

Arlington and selling flowers at the Arlington Farmers Market that starts in May. Test the soil. A soil pH test is a simple and quick way to determine the acidity of soil. Soil pH levels will indicate how likely a plant is to thrive in a given spot. High levels won’t necessarily mean an area should be avoided, as some plants thrive in acidic soils. Additional soil tests can determine other characteristics, such as the nutrient levels of soil and the amount of organic matter it contains. Each of these variables can help homeowners make the right choices as they introduce new plants to their properties. She suggests getting soil tested in fall. “This allows lab time to run tests and prepare for the spring,” Parks said. She uses A and L Western Agriculture Lab in Oregon. The test costs $36 and provides information on the current soil and how to amend it. Clear space if necessary.

as “full sun” require six or more hours of sunlight per day, while those considered “partial sun” need between four and six hours of sunlight per day. Plants designated as “partial shade” need two to four hours of sun per day, while “shade” plants need less than two hours of sunlight a day. Documenting sunlight exposure in advance gives homeowners an idea of which plants should be planted and where they should be planted. Jot down these observations in a journal over several weeks and then choose plants that will thrive in each area. Consider local wildlife. If local wildlife makes its presence known on a property, homeowners may want to take proactive steps prior to planting anything new. A new fence might prevent animals like deer from getting in, but that likely won’t do much to repel smaller animals like squirrels, rabbits or foxes. If wildlife is a concern, homeowners can seek advice

at their local garden center about which plants certain animals are likely to ignore. Homeowners who want to attract wildlife can do the same in reverse, choosing plants wildlife will be drawn to. Homeowners who want to deter wildlife should erect fencing or other barriers prior to planting. “I’m always a fan of pollinators,” Parks said. She has an apiary on her farm, which is 15 feet by 15 feet consisting of roses, lavender, grape, raspberries and blueberries where honeybees live. “I’m always considerate of honeybees.” Gardeners should also consider if they have a water source and how the new plants will be watered, Parks said. She also suggested some local sources to acquire plants. Purple Robe Lavender Farm near Arlington offers lavender starts, Parks said. Purple Robe opens May 1 according to its website. The Co-op also offers a variety of local plants and the Arlington Garden Club offers an annual plant sale, Parks said. In addition to selling at the Arlington Farmers Market, Flourish Organic Farm is working with the city of Arlington to offer pop-up sales on Olympic Avenue, Parks said. For more information, go to www.flourishorganicfarms.com.

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Tomahawk Axe opens in Smokey Point By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Locals can stop by Tomahawk Axe to try their hand at axe throwing. The new business held its grand opening on March 12. Individuals can rent one of the 12 lanes for 75 minutes at a time or the entire facility can be rented by a group. “It’s an alternative to other activities like bowling, skating and casinos, although this is a more familyfriendly venue than casinos,” said Marvin Velazquez, coowner of the new business. Their insurance covers children who are eight years and older, although kids must have a parent or legal guardian sign a waiver. “It’s a place the community can come and can have a nice safe environment,” he said. He added that they can rent for groups such as bachelor parties or team building activities for businesses. “We’ve always wanted to do something that gives back

to the community and could be proud of,” said co-owner Dana Higgins, who is also Velazquez’ partner. “When we tried axe throwing a while back we thought ‘this will be great, this will be fun,’” she said. She added that anyone can throw an axe and that it is not that difficult. The business has projected targets in their lanes. “That is a lot more sophisticated and gives you six different games you can play,” said Velazquez. “It’s an adrenaline rush that is very competitive." The lanes and target systems are designed to minimize bounces of the axe to create a safe environment. “Lumberjack axe throwing has been part of this area for more than a hundred years,” said Velazquez. The business is also a mini-billiards facility and will feature table games and 12 television screens to display sports and other entertainment. “We’re in the process of

completing our commercial kitchen,” said Velazquez, who expects the kitchen to be open in about a month. It will be named Mel’s Kitchen after Velazquez’ father, Melvin Velazquez, who passed away last year. “My dad will still be cooking in our hearts,” he said. Velazquez was also inspired in part to open the new business by Tony Craig, a Tulalip Tribal member and former local gym member who passed away in 2020. “I’d like to take a moment and thank Tony. He was an inspiration,” he said. Velazquez, who is a Tulalip Tribal member himself, had a traditional blessing before his grand opening by tribal member Tony Hatch. Hatch was glad to see a Tulalip member owned business open in areas where Native people used to live. “We’re really close to the border of our lands before the reservation was put in place,” said Hatch.

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Tomahawk Axe co-owners and partners Marvin Velazquez, center left, and Dana Higgins, center right, cut the ribbon to their new recreation facility on March 12. They are joined by their children, from left, Catherine Velazquez, Marvin Jr. Velazquez, Quinn Velazquez, Chase Higgins and Cason McKee. He encouraged people to support the new business. “It’s not an easy thing to do, to put everything you’ve got into a facility like this and take a chance,” he said. Arlington Mayor Barbara Tolbert also welcomed the new business. “These are people that

feel passionate about the investment they’re making here and we hope to get the word out,” Tolbert said. “We need indoor fun, and particularly after the last two years, we need to be able to come together socially,” she added. Higgins thanked the city

for their support. “The city of Arlington have been remarkable to work with,” she said. “They have been super supportive.” Velazquez and Higgins said they hope to be a part of the community with their new business going forward as well.

Night to Celebrate Marysville benefits Historical Society By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com The Marysville Historical Society will host a new fundraiser for the local nonprofit organization, their Night to Celebrate Marysville, on April 2. The event will be at the Tulalip Resort Casino’s ballroom from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets are $100 per person. This a new fundraiser for the organization which used to hold a Spring Tea event as one of their annual fundraisers. “We haven’t held that for two years now because of COVID,” said Peter Condyles, president of the Marysville Historical Society. “So we thought it would be a good opportunity to try out a new event,” he added. There will be a dinner and dessert dash, a live band and dancing later in the evening, a live and silent auction and no-host bar. The date was chosen in part to be around the same time as the city’s anniversary of incorporation, which is March 20. Some historical figures will be recognized throughout the evening as well. “It’s a good opportunity for us to look back and honor some of the pioneers of Marysville,” said Condyles. “These are the people who made Marysville." Funds raised at the event go to the Marysville Historical Society.

Condyles said the organization could use a leg up after the pandemic has put hardship on them. “COVID took a toll on many nonprofits,” said Condyles. “Museums were among the last to be able to reopen, and we make most of our money by renting

out our museum facility to other groups,” he added. The organization wasn’t able to do that for many months and Condyles said the funds raised this April will help them recover. “That helps keep the museum open for regular hours,” as well as providing free visits for local school

groups, said Condyles. “It goes toward new displays for the museum and better photo archiving systems,” said Condyles, who added the group has hundreds of photos of Marysville history they hope to eventually archive. The Marysville Historical Society also maintains

the Pioneer Gehl Home. The pioneer home was built in 1884 and currently stands in Jennings Park. “We have to spend money on the upkeep of that building,” said Condyles. A recent vandalism incident also required a little bit more of a response than usual.

“Vandals hit it a couple months ago and we had to spend money to help restore that as well,” said Condyles. Tickets and more information about the Night to Celebrate Marysville are available at the Marysville Historical Society’s website at marysvillehistory.org.

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Marine mammal predation on salmon is out of control Our tribal fishermen are being out-fished by marine mammals. When I was growing up in the 1950s and ’60s, it was rare to see a sea lion at the mouth of the Quinault or Hoh rivers. But now in Grays Harbor, you can’t even walk down on the docks because sea lions are everywhere. I remember standing with Billy Frank Jr. at Frank’s Landing in 2010 when we saw about 13 sea lions lying on the sand bar. “These sea lions have never been here like this before,” Billy said. “This is not their home ground.” They’ve migrated here to eat our salmon and steelhead. Harbor seals also have been traveling way up the Nisqually and Puyallup rivers to feed. Our fishermen are sitting on the banks while the pinnipeds are fishing. The explosive growth of marine mammal populations has created an imbalance in the natural world, and we need to act now to get it under control. This is happening against a backdrop of habitat loss that will take years to recover. While our recovery plans work to restore habitat, the most immediate thing we can do to protect salmon is reduce the impact of predation and account for the loss of the resource. When tribes in western Washington signed treaties with the U.S. government, we reserved the right to continue hunting and fishing as we always have. Salmon are a treaty-protected resource,

Ed Johnstone and that means we have a treaty right to manage the populations of marine mammals that threaten the health of the ecosystem. Seals and sea lions take six times more salmon in the Puget Sound and Olympic coast than tribal and nontribal fisheries combined. Studies found that they eat about 1.4 million pounds annually of threatened chinook in Puget Sound alone. Not only are seals and sea lions out-fishing us, but they also are intercepting the hatchery chinook we’ve produced to benefit southern resident orcas. Between 1975 and 2015, harbor seal populations in the Salish Sea grew from about 8,500 to nearly 78,000. On the outer Washington coast, the number grew from fewer than 7,000 in 1980 to more than 20,000, according to aerial studies by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. While harbor seals may have reached their carrying capacity, the number of California sea lions along the west coast of the United States has risen as high as 300,000. The combined im-

pact on our fisheries is out of control. These pinnipeds have been protected under the 1972 Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), which was meant to protect fur seals, dolphins and whales in response to significant population declines caused by human activities. No marine mammal species has gone extinct in U.S. waters since the MMPA was enacted. But sea lions and harbor seals were never in danger of extinction, and because of MMPA protections, they have become invasive species. The MMPA has an important role to play, but it didn’t address carrying capacity or maximum sustainable yield, so now we have too many pinnipeds and not enough prey. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service has a responsibility to work with us to restore the balance in our ecosystem. A new marine mammal strategy is needed to control predation in rivers throughout western Washington to protect out-migrating smolts and returning adult salmon and steelhead. The state Legislature already has directed the Washington Academy of Science to learn more about the marine mammal problem, identify knowledge gaps and evaluate the effectiveness of potential management solutions.

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News from the Marysville Strawberry Festival On Friday, March 4, Marysville Strawberry Festival crowned their 2022 Royalty. It was an exciting evening for all. The candidates who will be representing Marysville this year are Queen Amelia (Amee) Belmont, 1st Princess Rachel Turral, 2nd Princess Gabriella (Gabby) Samaniego and Alternative Ziri Morales. The Royalty will be doing their first appearance at the Daffodil Parades in early April. Keeping with tradition it is interesting how families really get involved with the Strawberry Festival. For the Turral family Rachel’s mother Laurie was 1st Princess in 1983, sister Sarah was Queen in 2017 and younger sister Elizabeth was Junior Royalty, and now Rachel, the last of the Turral sisters, is 1st Princess. For the Morales family, Ziri’s older sisters Azzlinn was Senior Royalty in 2008-2009, Zinead was Junior Royalty 2016-2017, and Ziri was Junior Royalty in 2018-2019 and now is our Alternative for this year. For 90 years the Marysville Strawberry Festival has been helping families and their children with scholarships for college or trade school. Hopefully this tradition will keep going. Also, we are excited to

The Berry Patch announce that the Trike Race is back. The Marysville Strawberry Festival and 5 Rights Brewery have joined together to have the Trike Race which will be held the week of the Festival. There has been a lot of interest in getting the Trike Race going again so if you would like more information or want to be a participant please go to our website at Maryfest.com or stop in at 5 Rights Brewery on 3rd St. and talk with Sean. We have a great need for someone who can drive the truck and trailer. The truck does not have air brakes so no CDL is required. The driver will need to work with the Float committee to help assemble the float, drive the float in the parade and then reverse the process and bring the truck and trailer back to Marysville. All expenses are covered by the Festival. On the days that you would drive it does require an allday commitment, usually on a Saturday, as we often leave early morning and return late afternoon or evening. You will have fun meeting

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Arlington seeks input on public parks By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

The city of Arlington hopes to receive feedback about what the community wants for the future of their parks. They are currently in the process of updating their Parks and Recreation Master Plan, which guides the city’s decisions about current and potential future

city parks. A survey for community members at surveymonkey.com/r/PRMPpriorities will be available until the end of the month. The city has contracted with a consulting group to update their Parks and Recreation Master Plan, which needed an update because it hasn’t received a new version in a number

of years, said Sarah Lopez, community engagement director with the city. A master plan will provide a list of the current parks, potential improvements to those areas and potential future parks. “It gives an inventory of what we have now and what is within a 5-minute walk of each neighborhood,” said Lopez. “If there

are places we need to build more parks or more amenities to make them accessible, we list those as well." The city is forecasting continuing growth for Arlington in the next 20 years. “That helps us plan for future growth in the city,” said Lopez. “That helps us to budget in the future and tell us what our priorities should be."

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BRUCE E. MACOMBER and BETTY MACOMBER, Deceased, NO. 22-4-00399-31, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, RCW 11.40.030)

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD W. CALVO, Deceased, NO. 21-4-01845-31, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, RCW 11.40.030

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BONNIE L. BECKLEY, Deceased, NO. 22-4-00454-31, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, RCW 11.40.030

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: BARBARA HEWLETT, Deceased, NO. 22-4-00456-31, 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 de-cedent 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 representa-tive’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 repre-sentative 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: March 23, 2022. Personal Representative: David R. Calvo Attorney for Personal Representative: Bradley E. Neunzig, WSBA #22365 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: March 16, 2022. Personal Representative: Brian J. Beckley Attorney for Personal Representative: Bradley E. Neunzig, WSBA #22365 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: March 9, 2022. Personal Representative: Steven J. Peiffle Attorney for Personal Representative: Steven J. Peiffle, WSBA #14704 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 188, 103 North Street, Arlington, WA 98223

Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 21-4-01845-31.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM LINDSAY, Deceased, NO. 22-4-00558-31, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, RCW 11.40.030

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATES OF ROBERT C. JURGENSEN and VENTURA O. JURGENSEN, Deceased, NO. 22-4-00559-31, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, RCW 11.40.030

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATES OF SIDNEY HOWARD OLSEN and EVELYN LOUISE OLSEN, Deceased, NO. 22-4-00522-31, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, RCW 11.40.030

THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE NAMED BELOW has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: March 23, 2022. Personal Representative: Margarita Gillette 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: March 23, 2022. Personal Representative: Curt Howard Olsen Attorney for Personal Representative: Steven J. Peiffle, WSBA #14704 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 188, 103 North Street, Arlington, WA 98223

Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 22-4-00559-31.

Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 22-4-00522-31.

THE CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES NAMED BELOW have been appointed as co-personal representatives of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any 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 co-personal representatives or the co-personal representatives’ attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the co-personal representatives served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first 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. Co-Personal Representative: Laura Thompson Co-Personal Representative: Susan Cool DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: March 9, 2022. 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. 22-4-00399-31.

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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: March 23, 2022. Personal Representative: Cris V. Ewell Attorney for Personal Representative: Steven J. Peiffle, WSBA #14704 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 188, 103 North Street, Arlington, WA 98223 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 22-4-00558-31.

Many local municipal parks projects are funded by state and federal grants, and often having a plan in place ahead of time helps to increase chances to be awarded those funds. “A lot of the time we apply for Washington State Recreation grants and those usually have a requirement where the project must be listed in the master plan,” said Lopez. The community survey is meant to gather feedback about where the city could improve their facilities, where more parks are needed and what community members want from their parks. The city is gathering opinions on a number of subjects. “It will ask how important it is to you to enhance creek corridors, have shelters and park tables, have off-road trails, have playgrounds areas and have

athletic fields,” said Lopez. After gathering feedback the consultant group will update the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and present it to the Arlington City Council for approval, who plan to use it for future guidance, said Lopez. The city of Arlington is also looking for a couple new members for their Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission. The commission is composed of Arlington residents who advise the mayor and Arlington City Council on decisions related to parks and recreation facilities and programs. Candidates must live inside Arlington city limits and be able to attend the commission’s monthly meeting. More information about the commission is available at recreation@arlingtonwa. gov.

M'ville garbage, recycling rates set to increase May 1 Marysville garbage and recycling customers are likely to see higher bills starting in May. The proposed rate increase, the first since 2012, would cost most residential customers $30.25 more each bimonthly billing cycle, or $15.125 more per month. Why? The city of Marysville contracts with Waste Management to provide mandatory recycling service and optional yard waste service for city of Marysville residents. The current contract ended on Aug. 31, 2021. Due to the global climate of recycling, our new contract with Waste Management that took effect in September 2021 costs significantly more. Since then, the city has been absorbing the cost increase, eroding the city’s reserve fund. The city can no longer absorb

this cost as it could affect available funding to replace garbage trucks and continue to deliver solid waste services in the future. Increased fuel costs for both the city (which collects garbage) and Waste Management (which collects recycling and yard waste) also factor into the proposed rate increase. The City Council will consider the proposal at its April 11 meeting that begins at 7 p.m. at Marysville City Hall, 1049 State Ave. Ways that customers can reduce their billing charges include changing to a smaller size can, discontinuing optional yard waste service, and/or changing garbage collection frequency from weekly to monthly. Learn more at https://www. mar ysvillewa.gov/1208/ Rate-Increase.

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lations. We have reduced our fisheries by 80 to 90 percent over the past 40 years. Our federal trustee is obligated to support our efforts to manage marine mammals and fix the imbalance caused by the MMPA. We have much work to do.

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Some of the short-term methods that have been tried with limited success include hazing with projectiles or boats, targeted acoustic startle technology, mechanical barriers and relocation. To solve the problem in the long term, we have to evaluate how many seals and sea lions the habitat can support and control their populations. The tribes and others have invested billions of dollars and countless hours to try to recover salmon popu-

Being Frank is a column written by Chairman Ed Johnstone of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission. As a statement from the NWIFC chairman, the column represents the natural resources management concerns of the treaty Indian tribes in western Washington

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Chargers get win in home opener By Nathan Whalen nathan@northcountyoutlook.com

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Marysville Getchell’s Ethan Jury throws a pitch during the Chargers' game March 16. Jury threw a no-hitter in the 4-0 victory.

Marysville Getchell’s Ethan Jury threw a no-hitter during the Chargers' home opener March 16 when they defeated Sedro-Woolley 4-0. “It was a lot of fun seeing how confident he is,” Marysville Getchell coach Gabriel Rochon said. Two Sedro-Woolley batters reached base on errors – one in the first inning and one in the seventh inning. Rochon added that it isn’t often a pitcher throws a no-hitter during the first start of the season. In seven innings, Jury threw 11 strikeouts with one walk. Junior Keegan Agen scored

in the first inning after hitting a single and stealing a base. In the third inning, senior Shawn James hit a double scoring two runners and Bradley Johnson scored after a single by Marshall Campbell. The Chargers had 10 hits, six stolen bases and two errors against the Cubs, according to MaxPreps. Rochon said he was happy with the team’s defense as a whole. “There were no lulls in energy,” Rochon said. The Chargers traveled to Mountlake Terrace March 17 and lost 11-1. Marysville Getchell is preparing for their first full season in two years. The 2020 season was canceled because of the pandemic

and last season was shortened to 13 games and the Chargers finished 8-5. The previous season, which lacked post-season competition, was the first winning season in school history. Rochon said the current squad is junior heavy with a few sophomores. He hopes to see the Chargers qualify for post-season play. “Hopefully we’ll get these seniors and juniors some playoff experience,” Rochon said. “They’ve got good energy every day.” Up next for the Chargers is hosting Lake Stevens March 23 at Marysville Pilchuck High School and traveling to Glacier Peak March 25.

Arlington soccer falls to Monroe 3-1 By Nathan Whalen nathan@northcountyoutlook.com Arlington gave up two goals in about one minute during the second half to lose to Monroe 3-1 in a Wesco Conference matchup March 18. “We just had one minute of lapsed judgment,” Arlington boys soccer coach Kieran Raney said. Monroe’s goals came with about 16:30 and 15:30 remaining in the game. The loss was the second time the Eagles lost a close one to Monroe. In 2021 the Bearcats scored a goal in the first 45 seconds to secure a 1-0 victory.

“It pushed us that we can be a good team,” Raney said of last year’s loss. The Eagles finished the pandemicshortened season in 2021 with a record of 8-1-1, which Raney said was the best record in school history. Monroe got on the board with about 16:40 remaining in the first half. Near the end of the half, senior Cameron Mooring tied it on a penalty kick. “It was a good game and we showed well,” Raney said. “I loved the fight and desire we showed.” He said Monroe is a team that will contend for the district title and the March 18 game was going to be a

battle of the top teams in the conference. The team’s goal going in was to stay organized and stay composed against Monroe, Raney said. He complimented the efforts of senior Emmanuel Escalante, who Raney said is one of the best players in the Wesco Conference. “I’m sure he’ll be a leading contender for player of the year.” Raney also said sophomore Bjorn Gudgeon played “lights out.” Arlington started the season with two wins before the loss to Monroe. The Eagles defeated Lynden 2-0 on March 12 and then topped

Cascade 4-3 on March 16. The Eagles are returning six of 11 starters and have a senior and junior heavy team. “I would say this is one of the best teams Arlington ever had,” Raney said of the current squad. The goal this year is to reach the state tournament for the second time in school history. Up next for Arlington is traveling to Shoreline Stadium on March 25 to face Shorecrest beginning at 7 p.m. and then hosting Lynnwood High School on March 29 at 7:30 p.m.

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Arlington’s Lucas Frazier battles with Monroe’s Alexis Pacheco-Alonso for the ball during a game March 18. The Eagles came up short 3-1.

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