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Red Cross encourages people and pet safety during days of excessive heat buildup
Jul 07 2010, 12:04 PM With temperatures expected to rise this week, the American Red Cross encourages individuals and families to take the necessary precautions. The very young and the elderly are especially vulnerable to the heat, so it is important that families and friends check on them regularly. People with chronic health issues are also at greater risk and need to take special care to stay healthy in the heat.

Fly-In draws planes, people to Arlington
The Arlington Fly-In got a special fly-by from Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner on July 8. - Travis Sherer Jul 09 2010, 12:16 PM ARLINGTON — One thing that regular visitors to the Arlington Fly-In noticed this year is how much the five-day event has grown over the course of its 43 years.

'Crowns For Hope' pageant supports Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County
Jul 09 2010, 12:28 PM TULALIP — The first "Crowns For Hope" charity luncheon pageant is set for July 31, but the deadline to enter without a late fee is July 24.

Monica Berginc was inspired to create and coordinate the event by meeting 2009's Mrs. Washington international, DeAnna Emborski, at the All American Girl Pageant in Marysville in February. Berginc wanted to organize a children's and young adults' beauty pageant to support a worthwhile community cause, and after hearing how Emborski, the outgoing publisher of The Marysville Globe and The Arlington Times, used her participation in pageants to raise awareness about domestic violence, Berginc chose Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County as Crowns For Hope's cause.

Marysville American Legion conducts flag retirement in Arlington
Jul 13 2010, 7:56 AM ARLINGTON — Marysville American Legion Post 178 is interested in collecting any American flags that need to be retired for a flag disposal ceremony July 25 near Bryant.

Post 178 Cmdr. Ken Cage is inviting anyone who owns a flag that has "outlived its usefulness" to call him at 360-659-5808 to arrange for the proper disposal of those flags.

Use it or lose it
Jul 16 2010, 11:08 AM Gooding’s guide to fitness

My parents retired several years ago. Like many of you who are also retired from a lifetime of work, my folks were excited to choose how to spend their free time.

Many options were made available to them, ranging from golf to volunteering in schools, and from biking groups to pinochle clubs. I am thankful that they have chosen a variety of activities to fill their days—activities that challenge them both mentally and physically.

‘Tips taking it to the streets
Jul 16 2010, 11:10 AM EVERETT — The Everett Silvertips are giving their fans a chance to take center stage — across the street from the Comcast Arena.

The parking lot on the corner of Hewitt and Lombard avenues will host the first Everett Silvertips Street Hockey Tournament July 17.

“We were just trying to find ways to stay relevant in the summertime around the county, both in fitness and in staying active outside and this was a clear option,” said Jon Rosen, director of broadcasting and public relations for the Western Hockey League team based in Everett.

New tenant could occupy Smokey Point Food Pavilion building by early next year
The Smokey Point Food Pavilion building has sat unoccupied since 2005. - Adam Rudnick Jul 22 2010, 3:05 PM SMOKEY POINT — A new tenant could be setting up shop in the old Food Pavilion building by early next year.

Snohomish County Red Cross announces new officers, Board members
Jul 23 2010, 7:03 AM EVERETT — Local residents Mark McClure and Rochelle James are among a group of new officers taking over on the Snohomish County Chapter of the American Red Cross.

McClure, an Arlington resident, will serve as first vice-chair of the Board of Directors, while James, a Tulalip resident, will chair the Board's Fundraising Committee.

Picking blueberries on Arlington's Red Rooster Route is an outdoor adventure
Jul 23 2010, 8:19 AM ARLINGTON —  The tastiest festival in Washington is about to begin in Arlington on the Red Rooster Route. On Saturday, July 31, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Bryant Blueberry Farm & Nursery opens its farm gates for its annual Blueberry Festival where blueberries are ripe for picking.

Work to replace SR 529 Ebey Slough Bridge begins in Marysville
Jul 23 2010, 12:15 PM MARYSVILLE — Drivers on State Route 529 can expect road closures on Ebey Slough Bridge the week of July 26 as construction crews work on building the bridge's replacement.

Northbound SR 529 across the Ebey Slough Bridge will completely close from 9 p.m. July 28 to 10 a.m. July 29 for concrete barrier placement.

Work began the week of July 19 on the new Ebey Slough Bridge to replace the current stretch of State Route 529 connecting Marysville and Everett.