Discussion, and even debate, on issues is a good thing. Democracy depends upon an informed and participating citizenry and we have too little public involvement in public issues. Fortunately, we have a local newspaper which not only reports on local events and issues, but reserves space for citizens to express their own views and concerns by submitting a ‘Letter to the Editor.’
Marysville’s annual celebration, the Strawberry Festival, which brings out the best in the city and its residents, kicks off this week and culminates June 22 after more than a week filled with a variety of family-oriented fun.
Starting in snowy villages of Iowa and New Hampshire last January, American voters have spent the past five long months picking our presidential contenders. The primary-caucus calendar is almost complete, capped by voting in Montana and the final states on June 3. But before the memories of this marathon endurance contest fades, let’s re-commit to working for reform of the out-of-control presidential primary and find a system that is fairer, shorter and less brutal to the candidates.
Good barbecues always get me thinking of summertime and I had plenty to think about during the hospital expansion’s May 30 groundbreaking celebration. For the unfortunate few who missed it, the mini-festival was quite a first-class affair. While I gobbled up two of the best free hamburgers I’ve ever had (complete with a full condiment bar) my wife and I pondered various options for summertime entertainment. Gas prices, soaring expenses and a shrinking bank account wound up defeating every suggestion; by the time we finished our watermelon, it was decided that we weren’t going anywhere.
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• Mayor Dennis Kendall is seeking individuals interested in filling a vacancy on the seven-member Marysville Planning Commission. The term for this position expires in August 2011. Applicants must reside within city limits or the city’s urban growth area, which generally mirror Marysville School District boundaries. The commissioners serve as an advisory board to the Mayor and City Council on issues such as land use, critical areas and shoreline management planning and long-range planning issues.
Taking it from the paper and actually creating it gives a sense of accomplishment to students of fashion design and promotion at Arlington High School.
With Father’s Day just a few days away I thought it would be fitting to throw out an idea or two that are sure to be a hit with dear old dad. Over the years of operating a garden center I have come to realize that there are certain plants that most men can’t resist. To no surprise to the ladies, these plants are typically coarse, large-leafed creatures that may seem a bit unrefined and ill-kempt in the garden, just like dad.
A country fair for dogs, the Marysville Dog Owners Group and the Marysville Parks Department will be meeting at 6 p.m., June 11, to plan the Poochapalooza set for July 12. The meeting will be at Haggens Grocery Market Deli on 88th Street in Marysville. The third annual Poochapalooza outdoor dog event will be from 10 a.m. to
In an era when public schools are more focussed on WASL exams than art, the teachers at Pioneer Elementary School have taken art into their own hands.
Thanks to third-grade teacher Beth Trafton, a loyal volunteer who emphasizes the importance of art for children, and art docent now gets paid a little for her efforts.
After 30 years of teaching, Sharon Olin retired in 1995, but since 2005 she has been spending at least two days a week at Pioneer teaching art.
Trafton is the one who sought a source of funds and wrote grant proposals to help pay a volunteer art docent.
Arlington senior Ivana Krommelova capped off a spectacular season in her first season on the Eagles’ tennis team with a second-place finish in the 3A state tennis singles tournament.
For the second year in a row, the Berry Run will take place June 14 at the Smokey Point Plant Farm. Participants have the option of a mile or a five kilometer race, with awards handed out by length of course, age and just plain old good luck, when it comes to the drawing for prizes during the award ceremony.
