Articles published Thu, Feb 12, 2009
arts
Love and laughter fills the weekend for your valentine
Geoffrey Castle on Feb. 13 and the Seattle Comedy Underground show on Feb. 14 at the Historic Everett Theatre.
Comic twist on fairy tale opens in Everett Feb. 27
"Once Upon a Mattress" is presented by the Northwest Savoyards for a 3-week run at the Historic Everett Theatre beginning Feb. 27.
Used bookstore holds mysteries
Review of "The Secret of Lost Things"
Auditions set for NWS' "Fiddler on the Roof"
Are you a secret thespian? A shower singer? Now's your chance to let your talents shine onstage!
Finally! It's time for the Bob Award nominations
Our very own movie expert lists the 2008 films that should be in contention for all those award shows.
Children's tale onstage in Everett
The children's classic "The Phantom Tollbooth" will be presented at the Everett Civic Auditorium on Sunday, March 8, at 2 p.m.
business
Business group earns highest state honor
Customer service the real product at Stone Creek Studio
Local stone and tile boutique focuses on exceptional customer service to grow its business.
Reardon assesses county's business environment in annual speech
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon called for a coordinated regional effort to increase competitiveness to protect existing jobs and attract new businesses.
columnists
Be good to your heart for Valentine's Day
Senior Services a valuable resource
Senior Daze
'Bee' friendly - It's time for mason bees
Invigorate your gardening efforts with a little help from friendly bees.
Eat healthy and get fit on a skinny budget
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Be good to your heart for Valentine's Day
Meet local fitness expert Ayla Riggle, and enjoy Broiled Almond-Crusted Asian Salmon with Brown Rice and Steamed Broccoli
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'Bee' friendly - It's time for mason bees
Invigorate your gardening efforts with a little help from friendly bees.
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Eat healthy and get fit on a skinny budget
Save time and money by working out in your very own home and planning your meals ahead.
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Senior Services a valuable resource
The agency is the largest and most comprehensive service provider for older adults, their families and people with disabilities in Snohomish County.
communities
Arlington's Eagle Festival celebrates trail opening
Return of snow geese heralded with festival
The snow geese have returned to local farm fields, and Snohomish County birders are planning a special event in their honor. Photo by Kathy S. Young.
Rocks as art on display at annual gem show
The Everett Rock and Gem Club presents its annual show February 21 and 22 at the Washington National Guard Armory, 2730 Oakes Avenue in downtown Everett.
Personal appearances help choose Strawberry Festival royalty
The seven young women vying to represent the Strawberry Festival are scheduled to make appearances before various civic and municipal organizations this month.
County presents free seminar exploring forgetfulness
Presentation planned for February 25 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Compass Health in Everett.
Donate to United Way for the greater good
Local nonprofit programs face grant adjustments due to the economic downturn and an annual campaign shortfall.
Community dinner honors local veterans
The second dinner hosted by Take a Vet to Lunch gives veterans and non-vets an opportunity to meet, talk and share a meal.
Red Cross needs bilingual volunteers
Snohomish County's greatest need is for speakers of Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, Korean, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Lao, Cambodian or Arabic.
Games and activities tailored to teens
The Marysville Public Library provides a variety of programs designed for teens.
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Letters to the Editor
news
County adopts new residential design standards, restrictions on rural clusters
The Snohomish County Council took action to adopt groundbreaking regulations that will improve the design and appearance of developments in many urban areas within the county.
City's economic forecast bolstered by strategic partnerships
Mayor Dennis Kendall delivered his State of the City speech to members of the Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce on January 30, highlighting the city's expected growth and development plans.
Sim Wilson, former newspaper publisher and legislator, dies at 81
Wilson owned and published the Marysville Globe and Arlington Times for more than 30 years.
County waives fees for storm-related repairs
Conservation sensations help PUD reach goals
The utility's marketing campaign and aggressive efforts have resulted in nearly $4.5 million in annual savings.
Presidents' Day or somebody's birthday?
Use common sense to avoid being victimized
Scams are on the rise, but local police officials have suggestions to help residents tell the difference.
Marysville offers amnesty program in February
Marysville's Municipal Court is offering a one-time-only amnesty program February 1-27 for residents with outstanding warrants.
Marysville assault suspects in custody
Loans available for disaster assistance
Fire claims one life
A February 7 fire at the Twin Cedars Mobile Home Park was responsible for the death of an elderly Marysville man who was confined to a wheelchair.
schools
Marysville teen serves as legislative page
Service clubs present Students of Month
The Marysville Soroptimists and Kiwanis presented outstanding students for January at the Feb. 2 School Board meeting.
A&T senior reaches out to help others
Nolan Erickson has found that caring for others can be personally rewarding.
Marysville school leaders hear from parents, citizens
The district's cost-cutting suggestions were questioned during a recent Town Hall meeting.
Students make their mark on new school
Freshmen and sophomores who will be among the first students at Marysville's Getchell High School inscribed their names, inspirational phrases and other personal remembrances onto a steel beam that will become part of the new school.
voices
4-year college: A high tech answer to a fiscal problem?
Guest editorial by Snohomish County Councilman John Koster
Letters to the Editor
Supporting the arts is vital to the economy
