• Lakewood School District Superintendent Kristine McDuffy officially began her new job July 2, but she started it without a desk. “I think they’re going to put me back there,” she said, pointing to the back of the district administrative building. At the top of McDuffy’s list of ideas is the formation of a district advisory council, something that she had been discussing for several years with outgoing superintendent Wayne Robertson. The district council would “help construct a diverse perspective and inform people about how the district operates,” said McDuffy. She hopes the district advisory council will include parents, students, staff, members of the community. “If a business person asks, ‘Why are we spending this?’ these questions and different perspectives can add value. That’s what I’m looking to do — add value at the district level.”
ARLINGTON — So, what does it take to put together a Fly-In?
HALLER PARK — The smell of bacon over Legion Park had diminished in time for the Kiwanis Auction at noon Friday, July 4. Big black clouds billowed overhead, cracking with light every now and then, but they never shed rain on the large crowd of Kiwanis supporters ready to bid.
ARLINGTON — After 20 years, it’s a first. The ducks of The Great Stilly Duck Dash were not able to go into the river because the water was just too high and too fast.
ARLINGTON — Maxwell Propulsion Systems is gearing up for its first Fly-In.
Ice cream, pies, parade floats and fireworks were all part of the city of Arlington’s first Fourth of July celebration since the reopening of Olympic Avenue.
Matthew Parker is reticent to brag about himself, but he’s making some heavy contributions to the community, quite literally.
It’s not quite a hole in his heart, but there is a seven-foot-wide gap at the front of Dr. Alan Erickson’s office where a cherished memento used to be.
ARLINGTON — Heroes of American history and movies were among those who appeared at Arlington’s annual Kiddies’ Parade June 28.
ARLINGTON — Neither the city nor Arlington’s Police Chief John Gray are saying much regarding the June 24 announcement that he would no longer be leading the city’s police department.
• The Equine Rescue Association in Marysville is urgently seeking help. Feed costs have skyrocketed and they are stretched too thin for their 29 horses. For questions about donations contact equinerescue@tulalipbroadband.net or 360-658-5494.
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• Snohomish Conservation District has an appointed volunteer position open for a three-year term on its Board of Supervisors. To be eligible, a candidate must be a registered voter and must own or occupy land within the Conservation District boundary, which includes most of Snohomish County and Camano Island. Call 425-335-5634, ext. 102.
