MARYSVILLE – The Citizens for Marysville Schools will host a “Rally for Kids” at 10 a.m. Feb. 10 at Comeford Park.
The event, which takes place in advance of the Special Election Feb. 13, will include refreshments, speakers and a call to action.
“Education is the lifeblood of a successful community and makes for a wonderful place for our youth to develop and grow,” said Jesse Williams, co-leader of the group. “We have a responsibility to rally support for their quality of life and academic success.”
Williams will be one of the speakers, along with Jaci Legore, a Marysville physical education instructor, and Randy Davis, Marysville Education Association president
CMS is a committee made up of parents, staff and citizens dedicated to supporting student and community success.
New LHS grand opening and ribbon cutting set
LAKEWOOD – All Lakewood High School alumni are being sought to participate in the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting ceremony for the new LHS building from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 10.
Students have been using the school all year, but it is finally all-the-way completed, so officials want to share it with the community.
The event will start in the gym. Following the program, refreshments tours (guided and self-guided) will be available.
Seuss musical at Arlington High
ARLINGTON – Arlington High School is rehearsing the play “Seussical the Musical!” for its March performances.
The musical focuses on a boy who finds a hat and conjures up the Cat in the Hat from the Dr. Seuss stories. A Seussian world is then created around them. The world is based on 15 Dr. Seuss stories, including “Horton Hears a Who” and “Horton Hatches an Egg.” There are 37 songs to keep audiences entertained throughout. “It has taken us countless hours to create detailed sets and costumes for this production,” AHS drama director Scott Moberly said. Performances will be March 2-3 and March 9-10 at 7 p.m. There will also be a matinee March 10 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 for seniors and students, and $10 for other adults. Tickets can be purchased at www.byrnesperformingarts.org.
Free tax help
ARLINGTON – In its 12th year, United Way of Snohomish County will offer Free Tax Preparation Services to families and individuals who earn less than $66,000 a year.
The program is designed to ensure that residents receive all the tax credits and deductions for which they are eligible.
Last year 3,751 tax returns were filed for neighbors making an average of $26,567 for a total of $5,041,434 in refunds that returned to the pockets of Snohomish County residents.
This free service is available in Arlington every Thursday through April 12 from 2:30-5:30 p.m. at the Arlington Community Resource Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd. For more, call 425-374-5530 or email www.uwsc.org/taxhelp.
Mayor Tolbert wins honor
ARLINGTON – Mayor Barb Tolbert recently received an Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities.
AWC’s program recognizes city elected officials for accomplishing training in four areas: Roles, responsibilities and legal requirements; Public sector resource management; Community planning and development; and Effective local leadership.
To earn the certificate Tolbert completed more than 60 hours of training credits and demonstrated community service.
Tolbert is entering her sixth year as elected mayor of Arlington. She serves as co-vice chair of Snohomish County Tomorrow, on the executive board of Snohomish County Cities, on the Puget Sound Regional Council executive board, Snohomish County Community Services Advisory Council, and the WSU Everett Advisory Board.
New signs identify steams
ARLINGTON – After installing the Salmon Pole along Portage Creek in the Kent Prairie Neighborhood in 2016, Arlington Arts Council decided to use similar metal fish to identify salmon bearing streams that flow through the city.
During 2017, AAC boardmember Mike Nordine fabricated more metal fish, and the Arts Council designed and ordered 24 signs for Prairie, Kruger, Portage and Edgecomb creeks.The fish and stream names were attached to sign posts and then the posts were installed by city employees Eric Hentila and Dan Foster.
AAC President Sarah Arney said it’s just another example of amazing volunteerism and a positive relationship with the city.
The fish at the streams are more than decoration. Arney said, “Awareness of those streams as homes to fish can only help society make better choices.”
No more hair on chinny, chin chins of M’ville police
MARYSVILLE – If the Marysville police force looks a little less gruff and more clean-shaven there’s a reason for that.
From Oct. 1, 2017, to Jan. 31, 2018, the force took part in a beard-growing contest to raise funds for charity. Women were allowed to wear casual clothes. About 24 employees participated, raising $1,800. About $1,200 was donated to Providence Hospital Cancer Patient Assistance Fund and $600 to the Seattle Children’s Hospital Toy Drive.
Employees picked officer Mike Young as having the best beard, followed by Jason Saint Denis in second and Jason Thompson third.
M’ville school transfer requests due
MARYSVILLE – The Marysville School District’s Annual In-District Transfer period runs through Feb. 28.
Forms are available at each school building and the district office at 4220 80th St. NE. While it is always recommended to enroll children in their neighborhood school, the district understands there are exceptions, a news release says.
If approved for a transfer, parents must provide transportation. For details, go to www.msd25.org/register-for-school.
New playground at Twin Lakes Landing
MARYSVILLE – Children at Twin Lakes Landing in Marysville are enjoying a new playground.
Over two weekends, volunteers from Granite worked to install the playground. Their volunteer effort saved Housing Hope $10,000 of labor and installation.
“This was a tremendous volunteer effort that has already made a big impact at this new property,” said Fred Safstrom, CEO of Housing Hope. “The playground is already well-loved by the children that live with us.”
Twin Lakes Landing, Housing Hope’s newest and largest property, is home to 50 families; 38 are transitioning out of homelessness, and 12 are low income. In addition to safe, stable housing, the site features family support coaches, adult life skills training and child development services. Housing Hope believes that the combination of interventions focused on homes, jobs and children can break the cycle of homelessness and poverty.
