ARLINGTON — As Meridian Yachts shuts down between July 28-Aug. 25, in response to a diminished demand for recreational boats in the current economy, company officials have emphasized that this is a temporary move.
Dean Rocky Barrick of Arlington has announced that two pieces of his art work have been accepted in the national Paint the Parks tour. His painting of an elf owl, “Do Not Disturb,” and a pencil drawing, ‘Getting Ready to Steam Up’ have been accepted in the Paint the Parks international competition in the category of works less than 180 square inches.
One of the things that the three candidates for Snohomish County Superior Court, Position 6, all agreed upon, July 24, when meeting with the editorial board of The Marysville Globe and Arlington Times, was that whomever was elected to the position would have to face a number of very difficult decisions when adjudicating the cases which come before them.
I would hope that by now most of you have taken to heart what I have had to say about proper watering. It is the one single activity that will make or break a garden. It seems like such a simple task but in reality it is one of the hardest skills to teach a person. Even in our industry where employees are working with plants every day we are constantly challenged to find the right person to stick on the end of a hose.
I found the Arlington Times July 16 article about the immigrants full of contradictions. Rosa said she hasn’t committed a crime, yet she’s here illegally. She only wants a better life for her son, yet after being here for six years, she needed an interpreter. Instead of assimilating themselves into our society, they put an extra burden on us because we have to hire extra teachers to teach their children English, even if they were born here.
It is often difficult for the average voter to determine who is the most qualified to be a judge. The positions are non-partisan so you don’t (and shouldn’t) have party ideology to guide you and judges are limited in what they can say about specific cases. I have found that it is best to rely on people I know and trust who have worked with the candidate and on endorsements by people who have knowledge of his or her performance.
I would like to thank the North County Fire Authority for the outstanding care that I received in May when I had gone to the fire department. Even though I am not in their district I was treated no differently.
Co-directors Lura Smith of Arlington and Len and Donna Derby of Lake Stevens are planning Kayak Girl Scout Community Camp’s 25th year celebration. Many local area Girl Scouts and non-Girl Scouts attended the all volunteer camp at Lyle McLeod GS camp, near Belfair, Wash., in July.
After reading Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13 in the Herald, I feel upset enough to respond. First of all July 12th, Monroe wants $10 a month from homeowners. Are the homeowners the only ones creating the traffic problems? I don’t think so. If all the rest would stay home, there wouldn’t be a problem.
As a commissioner’s wife with North County Fire/EMS, I would like to bring to everyone’s attention the North County Regional Fire Authority Proposition 1, which is to be voted on Aug. 19. This will protect and continue vital Emergency Medical Services for our community. This vital EMS level of service helps protect and serve the local communities of Bryant, Freeborn, Sunday Lake, Kayak, McKee’s Beach, Lake Ketchum, Grandview, Kackman, Lake Armstrong, Warm Beach and the greater North Snohomish County area.
On Aug. 19, Snohomish County voters will have an opportunity to cast their choice for the next Superior Court Judge, position number 6. Having worked in the Superior court system for 23 years, I have had the opportunity to see firsthand the important role our Superior Court Judges hold.
Over the years, more and more of the meat Washington residents consume is traveling further and further to reach our plates.
In light of the recent resignation of the promotions coordinator for the Byrnes Performing Arts Center — Arlington’s community theater located at Arlington High School — Arlington city officials will soon be meeting with school district representatives and hopefully the BPAC Advisory Commission (of which I am a member) to review the management structure of our community theater.
