Articles published Wed, Mar 10, 2010
arts
Savoyards turn up visual interest with lavish sets, costumes, makeup
The Mikado plays out on a stunning set designed by artist Joy Bezanis.
Get ready for rock - with a country twang
The March 26 Hometown Hootenanny goes Rockabilly.
Irish tale entertains and educates
Review: "An Irish Country Girl"
Poignant 'Lost in Yonkers' a departure for Neil Simon
Tony Award winner Brian Yorkey directs the Neil Simon drama at the Village Theatre.
Independent bookstore to close its doors
The BookWorks in downtown Marysville was the culmination of a dream for owner Mary Burns, but it has fallen victim to the economy.
Arts Briefs
Time to compare: It's the Bob Awards
Bob's picks for the 2009 movie year.
business
Dermatology services now in Arlington
Independent bookstore to close its doors
The BookWorks in downtown Marysville was the culmination of a dream for owner Mary Burns, but it has fallen victim to the economy.
columnists-dishingitup
Watching your weight? You can still enjoy pasta
Recipe for Fettuccine with Asparagus in Cream Sauce features whole wheat pasta, low-fat milk.
columnists-whistling-gardener
March garden madness
The list of chores is extensive, but so worth it.
communities
Royalty candidates prepare for Strawberry Festival pageant
Nine young ladies are vying to represent Marysville in the Strawberry Festival and beyond.
Arlington welcome center traces area history
Dedicated volunteers are overseeing the new project at the Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Museum.
Stair climb honors Jeff Thornton
Marysville firefighters climbed the 69 flights of stairs for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Girls share royal trappings with preschoolers
Strawberry Festival royalty candidates visited the Marysville United Methodist Church's preschool classes for a regal art project.
Marysville Rotarians encourage literacy
Members of the Noon Rotary and Sunrise Rotary clubs distributed dictionaries to 3rd graders.
Marysville skaters take trophies in regional meet
Auction set for Silvana Fair
The March 13 fundraising event helps keep the community fair free to the public.
Be a Loser: Restaurant team wins the first round
Team Fanny's posted the biggest percentage of weight loss in the first month of the Be a Loser contest.
Volunteer with other active seniors
Weight loss surgery drastic but effective
Laparoscopic gastric banding is an adjustable system that is installed during minimally invasive surgery.
Chocolate Lovers' Gala supports DVS
The "Noché de Chocolaté!" helps provide funding for Domestic Violence Services.
Australia Week at the Arlington Library
news
New homes, new hopes for Tulalip tribal members
As homeowners received keys to their new homes, the first self-help housing program on tribal land is termed a success.
City administrator stepping down
Mary Swenson has worked for the City of Marysville for more than 32 years.
Stan Jones leaves a proud legacy
The Tulalip leader is retiring after 44 years of service on the board.
Port Susan shellfish beds reopen for Stillaguamish Tribe's harvest
Work by the Stillaguamish Tribe has led to the determination.
Long-time fire commissioner retires
Applicants sought to fill Smith's unexpired term.
Tulalip members to elect new leaders
Elections will take place March 13.
Tourism project funding available
Applications are being accepted for Marysville's Hotel/Motel Tax Grant Program.
Have coffee with the mayor
HomeStreet Bank hosts an informal gathering to discuss issues.
Arlington council identifies goals
The city's staff and council members list 13 priorities for 2010.
schools
February students
Shelby Hintze and Danny Stokes were chosen as Students of the Month for February.
AHS band students do well at MPMEA festival
Two Marysville schools on 'low performing' list
Drastic steps will be required to spur improvement for Totem Middle School and Tulalip Elementary.
Apply for teacher scholarship
voices
Marysville schools are not failing
Talk of the Town
Holiday lights still on?
Letter to the Editor
American responsibility in the world
Letter to the Editor