DARRINGTON The Darrington Historical Society enjoyed some special guests at its April meeting. Two former Civilian Conservation Corps campers, Lloyd Larsen and Stan Lloyd, were guest speakers. Both of Everett, the two men both attended the Camp Darrington when they were young, albeit at different times, according to Leah Tyson of the DHS. Tyson said they didnt meet until years later but have been close friends since then.
ARLINGTON Showing its appreciation for helping keep Arlington green, the Arlington Garden Club presented the Myrtle Ruckert Award to Connie and Brian Foster Saturday, May 19.
ARLINGTON A new barbershop has opened on West Avenue and the owner, Sheryl Westfall, and manager. Kelley Hornberger have announced a grand opening celebration set for June 16.
ARLINGTON Theyve been up and running for less than a year, but the Arlington Police Explorers have already been judged to be the best.
ARLINGTON A parade and dancing in the street were just some of the ideas thrown out as possibilities for the celebration of the reopening of North Olympic Avenue, at the first planning meeting coordinated by the city of Arlington, June 27.
SMOKEY POINT Motorists in Smokey Point, Arlington, Marysville and Bryant should factor road construction and closures into their drive times for the next few months.
It is with a heavy heart and an aching back that I have retired form the SVC Truck Driver Training Program as of July 14. I started there in 1986 and I’m asking myself, where have the years gone. I cannot thank those individuals and trucking firms enough that have given their support, their time and their equipment donations to the program.
I am Pierce County Executive John Ladenburg, a former 14-year elected prosecutor currently challenging Republican incumbent Rob McKenna for Attorney General. I have been campaigning for months on a simple platform: reform the Attorney General’s office to get results on consumer protection, identity theft and investigate high fuel costs — not simply issue press releases and pursue so-called public service announcements to advance a political agenda.
I just wanted to express my thanks to all of the hard working employees of Parks and Recreation as well as the many volunteers who made the All-Comers Track meet such a success. It is not easy to coordinate such an event and I just wanted you to know how much we appreciate the opportunity to participate in and watch such a wholesome activity
One of the features I enjoy most about perennials is their ability to alter the complexion of my garden every month. Whether they are coming into bloom or going out, they are always interesting. As the overall shape of each plant changes throughout the season, so does the personality of my garden.
The Marysville Globe and Arlington Times are launching new Web sites with expanded capabilities and enhanced services to ensure our communities are provided with the most current information possible.
In the Arlington Times of July 23, Mr. Bob Graef discussed my previous letter concerning the phony claims of “human induced global warming” made by Green environmentalists. In this Mr. Graef makes a number of errors and incorrect claims.
