Articles published Thu, Mar 12, 2009
arts
007 and a pre-teen vampire both thirst for blood
DVD reviews of "Quantum of Solace" and "Let the Right One In"
Savoyards sparkle in familiar fairy tale
The final weekend to see "Once Upon a Mattress" is March 13-15 at the Historic Everett Theatre.
Social undertones highlight first novel
Review: "Mudbound" by Hillary Jordan
"Earnest" plays broadly on mistaken identities
The Village Theatre presents "The Importance of Being Earnest" at Everett Performing Arts Center through March 29.
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Check pet needs while spring cleaning
Spring is a good time to take an inventory of your pets' toys, living quarters and more.
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Slow cooking delivers delicious results
Recipe for Pulled BBQ Chicken
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Re-commit and get fit!
Find your motivation and create an action plan for a healthy life.
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Landscape design begins with plans, not plants
Steve Smith of Sunnyside Nursery offers advice and a free class to help get started with your landscape design.
communities
Marysville EMT earns national honors
The VFW selected Marysville firefighter/paramedic Dan Schwartz to receive its national Public Servant award.
Free seminars promise help for job seekers
Marysville resident Don Burrows will offer free presentations on preparing accomplishment-based resumés as job-hunting tools beginning March 19.
Auction to support country fair
The annual Silvana Fair auction is planned for March 14 at Viking Hall in Silvana.
Let the kids horse around over spring break
Parenting class offered at Y
The free 12-week course focuses on the challenges and joys of parenting a toddler.
Know an incredible kid? Put it in writing!
Camp Fire USA encourages adults to write letters of love and support to children in their lives for Absolutely Incredible Kid Day on March 19.
Food Bank gifts matched by foundation
Through April, donations to the Marysville Community Food Bank will qualify for matching funds from the Alan Shawn Feinstein Foundation.
Learn about community gardening
Chocolate Lovers' Gala supports domestic abuse services
The March 27 benefit auction and dinner will support Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County.
Cedarcrest student serves in Olympia
Dillon Aloha of Marysville got a close look at Olympia's workings as a legislative page.
Donations to Camp Fire adding up
With a $75,000 contribution to the Camp Fire capital campaign, the McEachern Charitable Trust moves the agency one step closer to its fundraising goal.
Have fun and learn about community resources at 4-1-1 festival
Families can find out more about local agencies and resources at the Marysville 4-1-1 Community Connections Festival, set for March 21 from 11:30 to 2:30 at Totem Middle School.
Community dinner honors local vets
Hosted by Take a Vet to Lunch, the appreciation dinner served more than a hundred veterans and civilians.
Spring tea celebrates town's history
The Marysville Historical Society hosts an afternoon event to raise funds for the planned museum.
news
Bring in those garbage cans
Leaving cans at the curb could result in a $50 redelivery fee.
Admissions tax considered by county
The Snohomish County Council is proposing an admissions surcharge to help provide funding for maintenance and improvements for county venues.
Free job training program begins March 16
The Marysville Goodwill is enrolling people for free job training, including classes in English and computer skills, for those with significant barriers to employment.
Learn landscape tips in WSU Extension courses
Crisis training simulation set in Stanwood
Emergency responders will test their crisis-handling skills on March 17.
Video highlights of Marysville featured on Web
In a partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and CGI Communications, the videos highlighting community features are available on the city's Web site.
Utility rates going up in Arlington
Water and sewer rates to increase by 8.6 percent in April.
County may inherit Wenberg State Park
The popular park on Lake Goodwin may be closed due to state budget cuts, unless the county agrees to operate it.
Lake Stevens parents testify for Eryk's Law
Benefit planned for Arlington man detained in Mexican jail
Ed Chrisman, 88, was held by Mexican authorities for almost two months without a trial.
Peiffle named Arlington Citizen of Year
The local attorney was recognized at the Chamber's annual fundraising auction.
NCO finds a new home, adds to staff
The community newspaper announces its move to more spacious quarters, plus the welcome addition of a sales rep and new columnists.
Marysville fire announces promotions
schools
Spiritual life important to Marysville student
A senior at Grace Academy, Marty Yorio is a high achiever who credits his success to others.
New books for Tulalip Elementary
The Everett Elks Club #479 recently donated almost $600 in new books to the Marysville school.
February students of the month set high goals
Jenna Welsh and Trevor LeValley were introduced at the March 2 Marysville School Board meeting.
Arlington schools celebrates outstanding employees
Five staff members were lauded for exemplary service at the Feb. 23 School Board meeting.
voices
Wenberg Park closed? Not on my watch!
County Councilman John Koster writes about Wenberg Park operations.
Volunteers helped make vets dinner a success
Letters to the Editor
Why not renew the lease for Cedarcrest Restaurant?
Letter to the Editor
