The Utility Department of the city of Arlington Public Works Division recently held a party for employee Terry Castle, who celebrated his 60th birthday as well as his 25th anniversary with the city of Arlington. Born in Illinios in 1948, his family moved out west and he has been here in Washington ever since. Castle is a wonderful leader and teacher to those of us lucky enough to know him, said Virgil Renfroe, lead collection system specialist at the utilities department. He is extremely knowledgeable, experienced and his desire to do the right thing for the citizens of Arlington has been his main goal in all his years of service, Renfroe said. Castle began working for the city of Arlington in 1973, reading water meters and performing general public works maintenance. He worked his way up to become the utilities superintendent, leading the department for many years. He is now Utilities Project Manager, cutting back a bit before his retirement in a year or two. We are all very proud of Terry, Renfroe said. It is our privilege to work with him.
ARLINGTON Hes a two-dimensional globe-trotter, and for a month last year, he hitched a ride in Arlington Mayor Margaret Larsons purse.
ARLINGTON Arlington American Legion Post 76 Chaplain Keith Reyes is still in training to become the posts new service officer, but he encouraged veterans to contact him with their concerns in the meantime.
MARYSVILLE In late December, Allstate Insurance agent Kristine Carter earned an Agency Hands in the Community Award recognizing the time she spends volunteering with the non-profit Small Paws Rescue, Inc.
EVERETT Alternative agriculture is ramping up to meet the demands of a health-conscious culture and the Washington State Universitys Snohomish County Extension is offering a 10-week, award-winning course to help local farmers tap the market.
MARYSVILLE Residents of the Arlington community will vote in May on two measures that, if passed, would result in a new 20,000-square-foot library for the greater Arlington area.
MARYSVILLE The Northern Snohomish American Cancer Society kicks off the local celebration of the 2008 Relay for Life at 6 p.m., Jan. 17 in the The Barn in Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Rd., Marysville.
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ARLINGTON Mirkwood has gained its latest Tolkien-themed business, and Arlington has gained its first tattoo parlor.
ARLINGTON The former fire hall at the Arlington airport will be demolished without being used for practice burns, according to airport and fire department officials.
ARLINGTON The city of Arlington has announced two public hearings, one with the planning commission on March 18 and one with City Council on April 7.
ARLINGTON Residents of the Arlington and Smokey Point area had three chances to get some help in springing forward, when the staff of the Cascade Valley Sleep Disorders Center presented informational dinners March 4-6, in time for the daylight savings time shift March 9.
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