Capt. Brandy Fargon and Maj. Patrick Malone have spent more time abroad than they have at home during their seven years of marriage.
But both members of the U.S. Army wouldn’t have had it any other way.
Fargon, who grew up in the Oak Harbor and Arlington area, and Malone, a Mesa, Ariz., native, have spent just two years and eight months together as man and wife in the United States during their seven year marriage.
ARLINGTON — Up until three years ago, Sandy Catiis’ biggest climb was up a 20-foot rock wall. Next month, she…
Elementary school students will have a counselor next year after all.
Arlington School District Superintendent Kris McDuffy announced Thursday, July 15, that longtime counselor Mark Dolan would be retained as the district’s only counselor for kindergarten through fifth-grade students through the 2010-11 school year.
ARLINGTON — A question posed to Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen about privatizing liquor sales led to discussion on Colton Harris-Moore — the “Barefoot Bandit” — during a recent Arlington-Smokey Point Chamber of Commerce Meeting.
Haugen (D-Camano Island), speaking to about 50 chamber members and officials at the Medallion Hotel on Tuesday, July 13, was asked how she felt about the two initiatives that could allow voters to change the way liquor is sold in Washington.
ARLINGTON — Crystal King knows the importance of libraries — after all, she’s a graduate student.
The Arlington resident, who is currently studying for her master’s degree in library and information science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, was one of three community members selected to fill open vacancies on the Library Board.
ARLINGTON — A local church will be continuing its series of free movies for the community this summer.
Organizers from Sisco Heights Community Church (15029 McElroy Road) will hosting two more “Outdoor Movie Nights” on Fridays, July 30 and Aug. 27.
Volunteer Ronda Howard said that the summer events have no hidden agendas or fundraising involved.
“We just want to bless people with a fun, free Friday night out,” she said. “That’s it.”
ARLINGTON — Robin Price’s youngest son used to be angry before he met Mark Dolan.
But after a series of weekly appointments with the then-elementary school counselor, Price’s son began to make progress.
“Without Mr. Dolan, I would have made a lot of mistakes with him,” Price told the Arlington School Board on Monday, July 12. “My son needs him at Eagle Creek next year.”
Price was one of about 10 parents and community members criticizing school officials’ decision to eliminate the position belonging to Dolan — the district’s only elementary school counselor — in wake of budget cuts.
Dolan served all five of the district’s elementary schools during the 2009-10 school year, and spent one day a week at each school.
ARLINGTON — Penny pinchers rejoice.
In early September, a Dollar Tree will be opening up in Arlington.
According to company officials, the discount variety store that sells all items for one dollar or less will be located at 3704 172nd Street NE, near the Smokey Point Safeway.
The approximately 9,000-square-foot store will bring between 10-12 full-time jobs to the city.
“Dollar Tree continues to grow and is proud to be part of the Arlington community,” said Chelle Davis, Dollar Tree spokesperson.
Dollar Tree operates more than 3,800 stores in 48 states, and has stores in Marysville, Lake Stevens, Everett.
Law enforcement officials in Arlington have been taking steps to be more involved in the community.
Now, they’re adding a way for local residents to do the same with the Arlington Police Department.
ARLINGTON — Jonathan Foley’s first reaction to his tuna fish milkshake was shock.
Then he took a swig.
“It’s sort of like strawberry fish,” said Foley, a Lake Stevens 12-year-old. “It tasted better than I thought it would.”
Community members didn’t let the threat of rain get in the way of their Fourth of July celebrations.
Despite drizzly conditions in Arlington on Sunday, thousands of residents still came out for the annual Independence Day events, which began at sunrise and concluded after dusk.
The Stillaguamish Tribe and the city of Arlington will be splitting the bill on an approximately $275,000 asphalt overlay construction project on Smokey Point Boulevard between 175th Street NE and 184th Street NE.
The project will begin shortly after the Fourth of July and is expected to last until the end of the month, officials said.
ARLINGTON — Cindy Somers smiles as she describes her son’s musical talents.
“He just hears the music and plays it,” Somers said about 29-year-old Brandon King, a Marysville resident who has Williams syndrome — a rare genetic condition that can cause cardiovascular disease and learning disabilities. “He played in high school, but when he got out of school there was nothing for him. This has been such a blessing.”
King was one of a few dozen participants to take part in Village
