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Arlington School District hands out Chromebooks

By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

For the first time ever the Arlington School District will provide every student a Chromebook to have technology at home.

On multiple days in August the district provided the devices to all families.

"We expect to give out 300 to 400 Chromebooks here today for kids," said Mark Ehrhardt, director of technology with the district.

While Arlington schools have given out the devices in past years, this is the first time the district is a "oneto-one" district where every student will receive a device.

"We have not been a oneto-one school when we had sent Chromebooks home before," said Ehrhardt.

The district heavily inSee ASD on page 2

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Members of the Pinewood Pacers walk near Pinewood Elementary on Aug. 29. In front, from left, Pat Lundstrom and Charlotte Wood, in back, Jim Strickland and Harry Lundstrom.

Pinewood Pacers help neighbors connect

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Jessica Angel, Arlington High School secretary, grabs a Chromebook for a local family during the district's Chromebook distribution on Aug. 20.

An informal group around Pinewood Elementary has been bringing the community closer and building a neighborhood.

Community member and Marysville teacher Jim Strickland has formed the 'Pinewood Pacers group so that more people in his community can meet and

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First Street Bypass nearly complete

By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Construction crews are currently putting the finishing touches on Marysville's First Street Bypass.

The extension of First Street will provide another east-west route that connects Marysville's downtown to the residential neighborhoods around the Sunnyside area.

The $13 million project could be the largest transportation project the city has ever funded by itself.

"We couldn't find a bigger project from the city's history," said Connie Mennie, communi-

cations administrator with the city of Marysville.

The city has partnered with federal and state agencies for bigger projects in the city, but this new road is likely the biggest that city officials have paid for and taken on themselves.

The idea to create an extension of First Street had been planned by city officials for more than a decade, but officials felt the time to move forward was now because of a planned interchange at SR-529 and I-5 that will bring more traffic to that section of downtown Marysville.

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Construction workers work on some of the final grinding and paving on the First Street Bypass project on Aug. 28.

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vested in the devices last spring by purchasing 2,000 new Chromebooks.

"When we had the COVID emergency in the spring we knew we had a certain number of Chromebooks that would have to be refreshed anyway," said Ehrhardt.

The district usually purchases new devices each year, but they went above their normal amount with a large order.

"We actually got really lucky … if we had tried to order a couple of weeks later we not have received them until October as there's such a demand for them now across the country," said Ehrhardt.

Internet access remains a concern for many school officials. Ehrhardt estimates about 20 percent of students don’t have adequate internet access.

"There is a real problem with not just not having internet access, but even when they do it's sometimes not broadband so they're not able to connect to school and really do distance learning," he said.

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working on ways to provide that access to students who will need it to connect with teachers.

"We have a limited number of hotspots so we're allowing people to sign up for the list," said Ehrhardt.

They have a number of hotspots available currently, which likely will not be enough to cover the total needs of the district, he said.

Those hotspots are also a big cost for the district.

"That is $60,000 a year that is costing the schools," said Ehrhardt.

The district is also setting up antennas that will provide Wi-Fi hotspots in many of the school's parking lots.

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Marilee Herman, freshman assistant principal at Arlington High School, carries a Chromebook during the district's Chromebook distribution on Aug. 20. lots," said Ehrhardt.

"I don't know what's going to happen. We need to have some better solution that allows us to work with families. It's not unique to Arlington, but it is a big challenge here," he said.

As classes begin in the fall the Arlington School District will be mostly online classes except for specific groups of high-need students.

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are doing more to improve the experience from last spring.

"We are making a real effort to make this better than it was in the spring.

We worked a lot on staff development and trying to simplify and be consistent," said Ehrhardt. He said that connections to classrooms will be more streamlined and unified so that parents and kids will hopefully have an easier time this fall.

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Community rallies to support injured dog Christina Latimer had a dog with a broken leg and received online help for the emergency vet bill

By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Marysville community member Christina Latimer recently had an emergency with her young dog and was able to have her treated and bring her home thanks to community help.

Maple is a puppy that is less than a year old.

"We added her to the family because we wanted our older dog to have a friend. She always loved dogs and bringing home a puppy meant the world to her," said Latimer.

Recently, though, Maple got injured and broke her leg.

"I was really worried because you could see it was obviously broken. She was with my mom and my mom called me and told me. I

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SR-529 freeway interchange which is a big WSDOT project," said Mennie.

The city began acquiring property and started design work a couple of years ago for the First Street Bypass.

"We knew it was a big project and would take a while to complete," said Mennie.

Once the new road is open it is expected to help traffic in the area.

"It will be a way for folks from Sunnyside and that growing area to get in and out of the city without going through Fourth Street," which is one of the busiest roadways currently in the city, said Mennie.

Now the construction is nearing completion.

"The First Street Bypass is entering its final stages," said Mennie. "Now on First Street they are doing the final grinding and paving for the intersection."

Sections of First Street around the downtown area were closed between Aug. 27 and Sept. 1 for the work.

"In a couple of weeks they'll fill the intersection," with final touches such as the sidewalks, said Mennie.

The project is finishing a couple of months ahead of schedule.

In the spring of 2019 construction workers brought in material meant to stabilize the new roadway, which had to firmly set before further work could proceed.

"That is the part we didn't know how long would take," said Mennie, but fortunately that ended up being a couple of months quicker than scheduled.

made a U-turn in the middle of the road and I raced home to grab her," said Latimer.

Latimer said she knew she could cover some of the veterinarian payment, but was worried about the total cost.

"I had called many vets and knew I could cover the initial visit, but I was terrified at how much it would be. I have a good job, but I didn’t get paid until the following week and I could not let her wait that long," said Latimer.

Not wanting to leave Maple at the veterinarian until she could return with payment for the proper equipment, Latimer turned to the internet for help.

She posted on the Facebook page Helpin, which is a page meant for people to help each other.

"Helpin was great. Several people donated money. They donated enough to where we could even afford "We're looking to open the road in the first week of October," said Mennie, although the exact date is not pinned down yet.

"We're planning to do some sort of virtual celebration," she said. "It's hard to have a big party with COVID going on," but they want to have some sort of online recognition of the opening of the project.

During that time the city will put out some official messaging to tell people that the new road is open for cars and pedestrians, Mennie said.

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her meds, splint and what was needed for aftercare," said Latimer.

With the extra funds Maple was able to come home from the veterinarians in a cast.

"Maple is doing well. She had surgery on . 11 to have pins put in, so she is wearing a splint still. She is not letting it slow her down, and she is still terrorizing other animals and acting as though she was never injured," said Latimer.

Latimer really appreciates that people have come

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together when she was in need to help bring her dog home.

"I want to say thank you. I was starting to feel like there weren’t many good people left in the world with everything that had been going on. But everyone came together and helped in a way that touched me deeply," said Latimer.

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By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

The Marysville School District will begin this fall with online learning again with two different options for parents.

District officials answered parents' questions during an online town hall meeting on Aug. 27.

They are planning a second meeting currently scheduled for Sept. 3 at 6 p.m. as well. District staff hope to have Spanish language options available for that meeting as well.

The district, like the majority of districts in the area, has opted to start with distance learning this fall with a plan in place to transition to in-person learning when the COVID-19 pandemic slows in the county.

"As you all know the global pandemic has put on a strain on our community, the state of Washington and really the entire country," said Jason Thompson, superintendent of the district.

"We desperately wanted to open schools this fall with students and staff to

attend in person," he said, however state agencies and the Snohomish Health District have advised that it is not safe at this time.

"Our top priority has been the safety of students and staff," said Thompson.

The school district has planned out how to transition to a part in-person and part online school model when case numbers drop in the county to a safe level.

"Without trying to speculate what might happen, a lot of us are looking toward the end of October to do a hybrid schedule," said Thompson.

Although, he said, anything could happen and the district is really following the guidance of the Snohomish Health District.

"Right now it's really up in the air," he said.

The district is planning to provide two online options for families.

The first is known as "Continuous Learning 2.0" and is meant to be an improved version of last year's spring distance learning that can transition to inperson learning.

The second is "Marysville Online" and is designed to be more independent and is meant to be taken for the entire school year for families that would not feel safe sending their kids back to school during a pandemic.

"Continuous Learning 2.0" has changes from last spring's model based on survey feedback from parents and students.

The number of platforms has been simplified and streamlined.

District staff were also attempting to create a holistic school experience with interaction with teachers and students that could eventually phase in to in-person learning.

"Setting up the school culture in a way that your students really get to know their teacher," said Christopher Pearson, Marysville's executive director of elementary schools.

"This is our best attempt at creating a positive, rigorous school culture in a virtual mode," he said.

Online schedules have also been designed for a

mix of both screen-time with their classroom and independent study.

"We don't think it's a good idea for students to stay six hours in front of the computer," said Rodrick Merrell, Marysville's executive director of secondary schools.

"We have been doing that all summer and I, as an adult learner, can tell you that it is a challenge," he said.

Electives will still be available at secondary schools, said Merrill.

Other extracurricular activities will also be supported as they can be.

"All of the secondary schools are making plans around what kinds of extracurricular activities they can have," said Merrill.

Sports have been delayed until at least Dec. 28.

With the "Marysville Online" option, elementary students will require a parent with them to work on the curriculum.

"If you're able to be home with your child, or another adult is, it could be a really nice fit," said Pearson.

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"If you feel that you will not feel safe sending your child to school this year, you will be able send your child to this for the entire year," he said.

The program, "Edgenuity," that "Marysville Online" will use is already something the district has experience with.

"We have used it as a tool when a student did not receive credit for a course and needs to get that credit," said Merrill.

For secondary school students it’s a "very independent" experience he said, with instruction provided through videos.

District staff is focusing their standards to the more essential components for online learning.

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quarter, OSPI really recommended that schools narrow their scope of academic standards so they can do those really well," said Pearson.

District staff have also been working through how to educate students with special needs or those with disabilities.

"We are working on making sure we are serving our students who are furthest away from educational justice," said Rachel Quarterman, elementary special services director with the district.

"We all recognize we can do better than we did in the spring," she said.

The district can bring back a limited number of students for in-person learning right now, said Quarterman, however that process still has to be safe for everyone involved.

She recommends parents keep in touch with their case manager to learn about the different supports available.

Online learning has caused internet access to be critical to most students, which presents equity challenges.

The pandemic has also left many unemployed or underemployed.

Thompson said the district is working with community groups to support those families who need help with supplies, childcare or internet access.

"Contact us at the service center and we will do our best to connect you with a community partner," he said.

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County looks to improve food security

By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Snohomish County officials are coordinating food deliveries across the county to areas of food need as part of the 'Nourishing Neighbors' program in response to COVID-19.

The program has initially been funded with $150,000 which comes from the federal coronavirus relief bill.

The county sources the food from local farmers and distributes it to places in need to all areas across the county.

"Early on in the COVID-19 pandemic I was getting calls from farmers," said Linda Neunzig, Snohomish County Agriculture Coordinator.

Local farmers typically gain their income from farmers markets, the restaurant industry and

through community-supported agriculture programs.

Many of those farmers faced uncertainty at the beginning of the pandemic as planting a crop requires irrigation, weed control and employee costs they didn't know if they would be able to recoup.

"It's not just put it in the ground and maybe it will work, maybe it won't. There's a lot that goes into it," said Neunzig.

The program is meant to match up the need of those farmers with food need in the community.

"If we can take the amazing produce that is growing in our backyard, how do we get that to the people in need?" said Neunzig.

"Our agriculture community is our food security, so how do we match these things up?" she said.

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The program is currently working with six local farms.

"Most of the farms I'm working with to put these boxes together are family farms," said Caruso, who added they are not big business farms, but small ones.

The money they're being paid from the county is also going back into the local economy as well.

"We are all local businesses and we understand the importance of spending locally," said Caruso.

The program has also been helpful in getting local produce out to new communities.

"Our products never make it to all of our community, so this program has been great because we're able to see our product go to all different demographics," said Caruso.

So far 2,700 boxes have been sent out.

County officials are targeting a variety of areas, but are looking at the areas of the highest need.

"We're going to different apartment complexes at different rates," said Neunzig. "We're trying to have the highest impact with what we have available."

Officials have been looking at metrics like unemployment rate, rental housing assistance rate, distance to the nearest food bank and distance to the nearest grocery store as they are choosing locations.

Of particular concern have been "food deserts," which are areas that are far away from traditional grocery stores.

"If all they can get to is a corner gas station and all they're buying is a soda and a pack of chips for their dinner, we need to make sure we

can get this [program] to them," said Neunzig.

The program is being managed by the Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management.

While it is currently being used in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, food security is an important issue during many disasters.

"While it's really important right now because of COVID-19 it's really applicable to a large number of the disasters we face here in the county," said Jason Biermann, director of the Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management.

Events like earthquakes or a large snowstorm could impact food availability to various populations in the county and Biermann said it was important to prepare for those types of disasters.

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Larsen discusses 2020 Census

By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen talked with Snohomish County officials and community members about the 2020 Census during a panel discussion he held on Aug. 20.

Larsen, who represents the 2nd Congressional District that includes most of Marysville, Arlington and Tulalip, talked with others to encourage people to selfrespond to the census.

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the way the U.S. Census Bureau usually works during a census year, however the census is still being counted with a deadline of Sept.

30 currently.

"I am calling for an extension to make sure the Census Bureau has the time and resources for an accurate count," said Larsen.

Those who haven't filled out the census can still go to 2020census.gov.

Snohomish County is currently at a 72.5 percent self-response rate, which is better than the last census response rate for the county in 2010.

Census numbers are important information for a number of reasons.

The data "informs how public funds will be allocated into our communities to support things like hospitals, emergency services, our schools, the funding for roads, bridges and highways," said Larsen.

The county also uses population counts to understand and plan for how much support each area of the county needs.

"Data is ingrained in everything we do," said Snohomish County community relations manager Vanessa Gutierrez.

She gave the example of the recent COVID-19 pandemic and how census data helps the county understand how to allocate supplies and pandemic relief resources.

"We know the importance of resources in addressing a public health emergency," said Gutierrez.

An inaccurate count could mean fewer programs and services for the county.

"The services that are going to be the most affected are going to be not

only the most historically undercounted populations but also the most historically marginalized populations," said Gutierrez.

It is because of that community members like Ben Young, part of the Snohomish County nonprofit Communities of Color Coalition, helped with outreach and to get the message out this year to all groups.

"When Vanessa uses the word 'marginalized communities', well another word I use is 'overlooked' communities. The more accurate the count, the less likely that these communities of color are going to be overlooked," said Young.

The census data is not only used by government agencies for funding, but also by businesses when they're looking at the population groups they're serving.

That data could mean the difference between what kind of hair care products and types of food are available at local stores, said Young.

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get to know each other.

He started the program after his experience jogging in the area.

"I was actually running around the neighborhood for a fundraiser I was doing for Leah's Dream Foundation," said Strickland. "In the process of doing that I got to know a lot of my neighbors."

The Pinewood Pacers group includes those who want to be committed to building a neighborhood that gets to know each other while walking around.

Some are joggers who exercise around the neighborhood, some are walkers and many are dog-walkers, said Strickland.

"It really helps you feel connected to your neighbors just seeing them time after time and being aware of each other's faces," said Strickland.

Member Kathy Higgins said she joined to help make others happy.

"We're friendly people

and Jim wanted people that were happy and could spread good cheer," she said. "That's the whole idea of what we want to do."

Member Pam Gallagher said it has been fun getting to know other people around the neighborhood.

"It's such a great group," she said.

"When he gives you a T-shirt you feel kind of obligated," she joked.

The group has T-shirts available for anyone who wants to join, which help members recognize and reach out to each other while they're walking.

"As you saw that T-shirt you knew you had that connection there, that you had the same goal of creating a neighborhood out of this area," said Strickland.

The idea is to help people become more willing to reach out to others they see in their community.

"It's given me a reason to get to know my neighbors and come together," said Strickland.

Strickland has dubbed the area the 'Pinewood'

neighborhood around the elementary school in the center of it. As far as he knows the area doesn't have a well-known official neighborhood name.

"We're still in the beginning stages and the thing we're trying to do is spread the word," said Strickland.

"Once COVID is over we hope we can do more events where we come together," he said, and he hopes the group can be the beginning of bigger neighborhood organizations as well.

"It's very sad to think that you live in an area where you don't even know your neighbors," said Strickland.

Knowing the people who live around you will help people lead more fulfilling lives, he said.

"Just the real fact that you can help each other, that makes your community stronger and makes your community safer," said Strickland.

Strickland has also been talking to the principal at Pinewood Elementary to get students involved as well.

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"We want to help to build those inter-generational connections, because there's very little chance an elementary school student is going to get to know one of these seniors unless there's something that brings them together," he said.

Those projects are still in progress.

Pinewood Pacers shirts are still available for those who are interested and Strickland said that the first 20 shirts will be given out for free. For a shirt or more information, e-mail Strickland at livedemocracy@ hotmail.com.

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Jake Murray appointed to MSD Board

By Christopher Andersson christopher@northcountyoutlook.com Local parent Jake Murray is the newest school board member for the Marysville School District.

He was appointed by the board in April to replace long-time board member Tom Albright. who resigned from the board due to health problems earlier this year.

Murray said he learned about the position when he was looking for information on his son's elementary school.

"I wanted to be more involved in my son's schooling and it wound up becoming a lot more than that. It's a little unexpected but really

exciting," he said.

Murray has a son with an autism diagnosis currently attending elementary school and a daughter about to enter kindergarten.

His son was one of the reasons he hoped to be a voice on the Marysville School District board.

"For me, I have a very strong personal reason," he said, "and that is to make sure the needs of the special education community are met."

His experience with the Marysville School Board has been positive so far, said Murray, who added they already take special education needs seriously.

"But I know I can bring my personal experience to

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With the pandemic it is an unusual time for board members who are meeting through online communication platforms and deliberating over new issues.

"It's been an interesting experience so far to say the least," said Murray.

"There's been some very tough decisions made and there will be some more hard choices to make in the future," he said.

The district's reserve fund can help weather some of the pandemic, but Murray doesn't know how much local schools will be able to rely on those funds.

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Safety is the top priority for the district right now, said Murray, but he hopes that schools will be able to reopen this year.

"I'm cautiously optimistic that we will be back in school sometime this year, but I also thought we would start school in-person this fall," he said.

Besides the pandemic, the most pressing issue for the district is likely going to be enrollment and funding, said Murray.

"The way a lot of school funding is determined is by the amount of students you have," he said, and the district has seen a downward

trend in student population for several years.

"With everything that is happening now we're expecting even a further drop this year," he said.

Murray is from Marysville and graduated from Marysville-Pilchuck High School in 2003, shortly before a months-long teacher strike the following school year.

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Applications open for Marysville Diversity Committee The Mayor’s Diversity Advisory Committee is accepting applications for new members. Established in 2010, the committee works to identify issues, prioritize support and ensure that the diverse character of our community is represented in decisionmaking processes regarding diversity and inclusion. Deadline to apply is Sept. 18.

“This is a critical time for important community conversations,” Mayor Jon Nehring said.

“I have always appreciated the full spectrum of perspectives and experiences that help shape

this city. The Diversity Advisory Committee will continue to help define and promote how we provide a welcoming and friendly community where all can thrive.”

The mission of the Diversity Advisory Committee is to: n Advise the city on diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies and policies that improve outcomes for marginalized communities; n Assist the city in strengthening the relationship with diverse community groups, including historically underrepresented communities and marginalized

populations; and n Lead the community in thought-provoking discussions which support cultural understanding, mutual respect and inclusivity, and further the enhancement of our community as one where cultural and physical diversity is celebrated as an important asset.

Committee members are expected to: n Advise the Mayor on outreach strategies to engage underrepresented communities; n Work to help develop the committee’s annual work plan;

n Serve as ambassadors for the Diversity Advisory Committee, promote the committee’s work and collect feedback; and n Attend at least six monthly meetings per year.

The committee is made up of 13 members serving two-year terms. We are seeking a variety of experiences that collectively represent the city as a whole, including people who are connected to these types of organizations: n Healthcare/fitness n Education (K12/higher ed) n Arts and culture n Community-serving non-

profits n Local businesses n Faith-based organizations In addition to the listed professional backgrounds, a diversity of race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical and mental differences, national origin, English language proficiency, age, neighborhood residency and experience with civic leadership or profession is desired among members.

Find more information and apply online by Friday, Sept. 18, at https://www.marysvillewa. gov/1128/Diversity-AdvisoryCommittee.

Jury trials resume at Marysville Municipal Court New safety protocols, physical distancing for jury selection now in place at the court For the first time in months, Marysville Municipal Court issued summonses for jury duty for trial dates beginning in September. Under the direction of the state Office of the Administrator for the Courts, the Court has implemented changes to meet precautionary measures outlined by the Center for Disease Control.

Jury selection, for example, will take place in a larg-

er space (the Rotary Ranch at Jennings Park). Jurors selected will later report to serve in a trial at the Marysville courthouse.

“Jury trials are a cornerstone of the justice system,” Presiding Judge Fred Gillings said. “They are critical to fair hearings and a key constitutional guarantee for all.”

Jury positions will be marked for physical distancing. The courthouse and jury deliberation rooms are cleaned daily to protect the public and staff. The Court provides hand sanitizer, hand washing areas and masks if needed. Jurors

Community Transit testing new trip planning tool Community Transit is testing a new online trip planning tool to help people plan bus trips throughout Snohomish County and around the Puget Sound region. OpenTripPlanner will be available to customers for the next few months as riders return to using transit following the COVID-19 outbreak. The new tool is available for both desktop and mobile use by visiting: https://newtripplanner. communitytransit.org.

Transit agencies around the country have been improving the trip planning experience as travelers have become accustomed to using mobile technology to get around.

OpenTripPlanner improves and introduces new features to Community Transit customers planning a bus trip. Some of the key upgrades include: n Integrated real-time service alerts and real-time bus departure information. n End-to-end travel preferences, including parkand-rides, ferry systems, bike and scooter shares, and walking options to provide more flexible and custom-

ized trip plans. n A consistent regional transit experience, integrating with partner agencies like King County Metro and Sound Transit. n Future ability for a trip-planning mobile application.

Versions of OpenTripPlanner are being used by other transit agencies, including TriMet in Portland and SEPTA in Philadelphia.

With projects like Sound Transit’s Lynnwood Link light rail on the horizon, Community Transit is looking to proactively upgrade its systems in anticipation of expanded regional transit use over the coming years.

Customers are encouraged to try OpenTripPlanner and provide feedback through the included feedback form. That feedback will be used to consider whether the agency will adopt the new tool.

Community Transit continues to provide essential transportation service during the COVID-19 pandemic. For information, please visit www.communitytransit.org/coronavirus.

can also bring and wear their own masks or gloves if desired.

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to serve in person rather than virtually, according to information sent to potential jurors with their sum-

monses. Some reasons are to protect the rights of the accused and for jurors to have shared direct access

to attorney presentations, evidence and exhibits, and to facilitate juror discussion during deliberations.

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SWISS Partnership kicks off

We all know that great things are often accomplished as a result of teamwork, rather than ‘going it alone’ as they say. That is certainly true when it comes to local government and our ability to work together with our neighbors.

That is why I am excited about a new effort to collaborate more with the four counties north of us in what we are referring to as the SWISS (Snohomish, Whatcom, Island, Skagit, San Juan) Counties workgroup.

We kicked off SWISS at our inaugural meeting on

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August 20th where elected officials from all 5 counties met to discuss ways to partner on the common issues we face. We had great discussions about how the group could function and

bring value to each of our counties. We all agreed that consensus building and identifying our common challenges and goals will help us be successful in our efforts.

The five-county region already coordinates in some efforts. The North Sound Behavioral Health Associated Service Organization (NSBH-ASO) is a collaborative organization that contracts with the State of Washington to provide behavioral health and crisis See SWISS on page 11

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Marysville completing important infrastructure projects on time

Building on the city’s strong track record of project delivery, I am proud to report that we are completing important city infrastructure projects on time this summer. This is important to resident taxpayers, commuters, businesses and visitors.

First Street Bypass The biggest is the First Street Bypass, which is nearing completion and expected to open in early October. This $13 million public investment is one of the largest construction projects ever undertaken by the city. The city’s contractor, Scarsella Brothers,

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widened First Street from two lanes to five between State and Alder avenues to create an alternate east-west arterial to Fourth Street (SR 528) with bike lanes, a bike/pedestrian path, street lighting and traffic signal improvements. To the east,

a new two-lane roadway continues between Alder and 47th Avenue NE to add capacity to the local street network.

This new arterial route avoids train crossings in downtown Marysville as an east-west alternative to Fourth Street (SR 528), where frequent traffic backups occur when trains cross Fourth Street near Cedar Avenue. The new bypass will also more directly serve the growing neighborhoods on the southeast Marysville hillside.

We’re now entering See PROJECTS on page 11

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intervention services to our residents. By partnering as a 5 county region, we are able to leverage more dollars efficiently to address the needs in our communities.

We also work together as a region as part of the Washington State Emergency Management Division.

Our 5 counties coordinate our disaster preparedness plans and are ready to help support each other in case of catastrophic events.

The SWISS effort is intended to build on these existing relationships to expand our coordination on ser-

vice delivery as well as advocacy to the legislature on issues that affect all of us. The thinking behind this is that we can be more successful at affecting policy at the state level and bringing funding back to our communities if we speak as one voice.

One example of this that affect North Snohomish County residents is rural broadband. All 5 of the SWISS counties have rural areas that are underserved by broadband. With the COVID-19 crisis and expansion of tele-commuting and remote education, it has become clearer than ever that we need expanded broadband service to our rural areas. By partnering as

a region, we can potentially attract more attention to this issue and investment into the needed infrastructure to address this pressing need.

Transportation is another area where collaboration with our neighbors to the north can help us be more successful in our advocacy efforts. Many workers travel through multiple counties to get to and from work every day. Tourists make their way through all of our counties to enjoy the natural beauty and attractions we have. By working together to identify transportation projects and priorities that do not stop at county boundaries, we can work to create a more seamless transporta-

September 2, 2020 - September 15, 2020 NORTH COUNTY OUTLOOK tion system in our region.

I am excited about the opportunities ahead working with the SWISS group. I appreciate the time and efforts of my fellow elected officials and look forward to working with them to produce better solutions for all of our residents.

Nate Nehring is a member of the Snohomish County Council and represents District 1 which includes Arlington, Darrington, Granite Falls, Marysville, Stanwood, and unincorporated north county. He can be reached by email at Nate.Nehring@ snoco.org or by phone at 425-5124810.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GRANT PRESTON SOLMS, Deceased, NO. 20-4-01201-31, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, RCW 11.40.030

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA EDNA WELSH, Deceased, NO. 20-4-01213-31, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, RCW 11.40.030

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MISTY DAWN CARPENTER, Deceased, NO. 20-4-01125-31, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, RCW 11.40.030

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATES OF: RICHARD E. GRANUM and LAURA I. GRANUM, Deceased, NO. 20-4-01142-31, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, RCW 11.40.030

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATES OF THOMAS J. PINKINE and ANITA R. PINKINE, Deceased, NO. 204-01098-31, 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: September 2, 2020.

Personal Representative: Patricia Solms McElroy Attorney for Personal Representative: Steven J. Peiffle, WSBA #14704 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 188, 103 North Street, Arlington, WA 98223

The personal representative named THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE NAMED below has been appointed as personal BELOW has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any perrepresentative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent son having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the crediserved or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) tor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. probate and nonprobate assets DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: August 19, DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: September 2020.

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Personal Representative: Glenice McKePersonal Representative: Christopher on Hall Welsh Attorney for Personal Representative: Attorney for Personal Representative: Bradley E. Neunzig, WSBA #22365 Breanne W. Martin, WSBA #44519 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 188, 103 North Street, Arlington, WA 188, 103 North Street, Arlington, WA 98223 98223

The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedents 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 decedents’ probate and nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: August 19, 2020.

Personal Representative: Jacob E. Granum 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: August 5, 2020.

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

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

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

Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 20-4-01125-31.

Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 20-4-01142-31.

Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 20-4-01098-31

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY B. A. CARLSON, Deceased, NO. 20-4-01090-31, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, RCW 11.40.030

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH in the matter of Estate of JERRY MILLER, Deceased, NO. 20-4-01055-31, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, R.C.W. 11.40.030

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARLENE KAY AGNES, Deceased, NO. 20-4-01124-31, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS, RCW 11.40.030

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CONSTANCE K. KING, Deceased, NO. 20-4-01108-31, 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: August 5, 2020.

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

The Personal Representative of this estate has been appointed by this court.

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 R.C.W. 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative of 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. 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 R.C.W. 11.40.020(3); or 2) four months after the date of the first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as provided in R.C.W. 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

Date of First Publication: August 5, 2020 Personal Representative: Barbara J. Miller Attorney for Personal Representative: Victoria S. Byerly Address for Personal Representative: Victoria S. Byerly, Attorney at Law Kline Alvarado Veio, PC 1800 Cooper Point Rd S.W., Bldg 11 Olympia, WA 98502

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: August 19, 2020.

Personal Representative: Rose M. Dennis 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: August 5, 2020.

Personal Representative: Kenneth G. King Attorney for Personal Representative: Breanne W. Martin, WSBA #44519 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 188, 103 North Street, Arlington, WA 98223

Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 20-4-01124-31.

Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 20-4-01108-31

Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 20-4-01090-31

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the finishing phase. In the weeks ahead, look for information about the new roadway opening to the public.

We can’t wait to share it with you.

Cedar Field We recently completed significant upgrades to Cedar Field (also known as Rudy Wright Memorial Field), Marysville's oldest Little League field. The city paid about half the $900,000 cost, with the balance from the State of Washington, Snohomish County and Marysville Little League.

The city and its contractors, Coast to Coast Turf and Musco Lighting, worked aggressively to finish renovations in time for this year’s baseball and softball season. Unfortunately, the pandemic had other plans. When our local teams resume play next year, they will enjoy a greatly expanded playing season thanks to the new all-weather turf and LED lighting. If you get a chance, swing by the field at Cedar Avenue and 10th Street to take a look.

Street improvements Finally, contractor crews are wrapping on work on this summer’s 2020 Pavement Preservation Program. Work includes pavement repair and asphalt overlay, sidewalk ramp replacement to meet ADA standards, utility adjustments, channelization, restoration and more.

These streets were improved this year: n Grove Street: from 67th Street NE to 83rd Avenue NE n 67th Place NE: from 67th Drive NE to 71st Avenue NE n 67th Street NE: from 71st Avenue NE to 76th Drive NE n 67th Avenue NE: from 47th Place NE to 44th Street NE at 83rd Avenue NE Reese Construction was the city’s contractor for this $1.8 million project.

These pavement preservation projects are critical to a high-quality transportation system and prevent much more expensive repairs that would occur if they were neglected.

Jon Nehring has been Mayor of Marysville since 2010. You can reach him at 360-363-8000 or jnehring@ marysvillewa.gov.

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Exciting new ferns for your garden Ever since I months, or lonwas a young kid I ger, for the babies have been drawn to send out roots to ferns. Growand establish ing up in Souththemselves as inern California I dependent plants. collected many For a 14-year-old

By Steve Smith varieties and had kid this was absoa patio dedicated to them. lute magic.

I grew Australian and New Ferns have been around Zealand tree ferns, multiple since the dinosaurs and alvarieties of Maidenhair and though they are botanically Staghorn ferns, and hang- very primitive, they are neving varieties like Rabbit’s ertheless very well adapted Foot and Polypodium va- to our climate. Many of us rieties, to name just a few. are familiar with our native One of my favorites was my Western Sword fern and Mother fern, which carried Deer fern (both of which all of its babies on top of its are evergreen), and Lady fronds. I remember cutting ferns and Bracken ferns off fronds and pinning them (which are deciduous and down to soil in a flat cov- a bit on the weedy side, to ered with a coat hanger and say the least). Beyond these a plastic bag (think of a cov- familiar varieties, there are ered wagon). I waited for 6 so many more that deserve

to be discovered and recognized— it’s always fun to discover new plants.

For the most part, ferns prefer a rich soil with lots of compost. They make great companions to other shade lovers, like hostas and astilbes. There are so many ferns that I truly love that I would need to own a botanical garden to fit them all in, so when space is limited, I have to be really picky.

While I do have a mental list of my favorites, recently I discovered a few new ones sitting on our benches at the nursery that came from Monrovia Nurseries. They have introduced a new collection that they are calling their “Jurassic Series” and they are truly different.

Their vigor and overall size

are quite notable and I think they will be stars in any shade garden. While they show 5 different varieties in their catalog, I have only seen three on our tables.

Here’s more about them, in Monrovia’s words.

Jurassic™ T-Rex Wood Fern (Dryopteris tokyoensis) — Erect fronds ranging from dark to light green form a strikingly vertical clump for a bold and highly textural statement in a shaded garden. Especially handsome when grouped to frame a garden element or niche in architecture. Use to add height and dimension to a low border or brighten a woodland understory. Deciduous.

Jurassic™ Pterodactyl Eared Lady Fern (Athy-

rium otophorum) — Add airy, feathery texture to a shady spot with the arching fronds of this clump-forming fern. Pale green fronds unfurl from red stems, creating a two-toned look with the older, dark-green foliage. Excellent in a woodland garden combined with bold-leaved plants, such as hostas and brightly colored heucheras. An herbaceous perennial.

Jurassic™ Velociraptor Ribbon Fern (Pteris cretica) — Best grown in partial shade where it will form a burly, finely textured, compact clump, but also ideal for a container on a shaded terrace, or even in the home near a bright but not sunny window. Evergreen.

Check your local nurs-

ery for these fun new ferns and if you can’t find them there, you can actually order directly from Monrovia and they will ship them to your nearest garden center. Either way, you should be excited about these new ferns — I know I am. I should add that Monrovia grows over 68 different varieties of ferns, most of which are hardy for our zone, so if for some reason these new Jurassic varieties don’t work for you, there are lots of others to choose from.

Remember, if you plant a fern, you will have a frond for life.

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