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Our Library Arlington
Aug 28 2008, 5:41 PM When I was teaching, I was really surprised to find that several parents of my students were driving their kids to the Marysville Library to do research for their homework. The idea puzzled me, so the next time I drove by the Marysville Library I stopped in to see if I could figure out why. I could hardly believe my eyes. It was wonderful. I didn't know libraries like that existed. It was hard to believe that library was in the same library system as our Arlington Library.

Another day a few years later, I worked helping prepare a quilt show in Monroe. There was a pre-view party that evening, and having nowhere to go in between, I went to the new Monroe Library. Wow. Shocked again. It was very nice and had many more books than our Arlington Library, especially in the reference section.

Continue EMS North County Firefighters Assoc. Arlington
Aug 28 2008, 5:41 PM North County Firefighters currently have the privilege of providing emergency medical services to the residents of North County Fire and EMS. Some of the communities who we serve are Bryant, Freeborn, Warm Beach, Kayak, Lake Ketchum and Grandview just to list a few.

Trafton school Arlington
Aug 28 2008, 5:41 PM On Friday, April 18, Trafton elementary school got national recognition for having served the community for the last 120 years. It was recognized as a Washington State Heritage register and the national register for historic place.

What an honor and privilege for students, teachers and parents who kept the school going in the past and today.

Tom Ingalls Bingen
Aug 28 2008, 5:41 PM Blessings to the Arlington School District's administration, staff, supportive services, students and parents (past and present). I have just received word of the passing of Tim Ingalls, kindergarten teacher par excellance. Last night was sleepless with memories of conversations, of his dreams for the future educational possibilities, of his kindness and dedication to children and with words for a letter that just had to be submitted.

Couple says uncertainty worst part of facing son's illness
Battling a little-known illness that strikes one in 6,000 children, Dax Gilbertson is a happy one-year-old safe in the hands of mom Melissa.  - Aug 28 2008, 5:03 PM MARYSVILLE On this day, which just happens to be a few days shy of his first birthday, Dax Gilbertson toddles across the carpeted floor of his family's living room and, as infants sometimes do, abruptly falls down.

Chamber: Proposed rules on graffiti tools too strict
Aug 28 2008, 5:03 PM MARYSVILLE City Councilmember Jeff Vaughan relayed one extreme example of the city's graffiti problem, but, if they follow what's likely to be his recommendation, Council won't be enacting stiffer rules on the sale of spray paint and related items.

Rain doesn't put any damper on annual Kiwanis Fishing Derby
With some possibly jealous onlookers in the background, Dayne Meyer, 6, shows off his catch during the weekend fishing derby. - Aug 28 2008, 5:02 PM MARYSVILLE No one seemed positive, but the best guess from those on hand was that this weekend's Kiwanis Fishing Derby constituted the 19th annual event.

Food bank readying bigger, modern facility
Trying to move at least a little earth during a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Marysville Food Bank are, from left, Larry Jubie, Marysville Rotary, Mayor Dennis Kendall, Fr. Horacio Yanez of the Church of St. Mary, Wendy Bart, executive director of the Marysville YMCA and food bank board president Mike Mulligan. - Aug 28 2008, 5:02 PM MARYSVILLE The fact may be an unfortunate one, but Marysville Food Bank officials say as the city continues to grow, so does the need for their services.

Kiwanis annual fishing Derby remains a success despite rain
With the help of dad Peter Bemberton, Christian Bemberton, 10, gets some fresh bait on his line. - Aug 28 2008, 5:02 PM MARYSVILLE No one seemed positive, but the best guess from those on hand was that this weekend's Kiwanis Fishing Derby constituted the 19th annual event.

NEWSBRIEFS
Aug 28 2008, 5:02 PM Volunteers needed for weekend food drive