The Marysville Sea Mar Community Health Center was able to bring some holiday cheer to at least a few of the families it serves, thanks to the support of local businesses and other community organizations, but Sea Mar volunteers noted that more is still needed.
MARYSVILLE — “I’ve seen this happen maybe once before in my 30-year career in education,” Marysville School District Superintendent Dr. Larry Nyland said Dec. 20. “It’s unprecedented.”
Nyland was referring to the state government’s recent moves to take back more than $2.3 million in funds that it had already committed to the Marysville School District, in the middle of the current school year.
The third annual “Toys for Tots” collection drive at the Quil Ceda Village Walmart started at 6 a.m. on Dec. 17 and raked in more than $4,000 and filled up its truck trailer before the day was done at 7 p.m.
What’s left Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring most impressed about Play It Again Sports’ newly opened branch in Marysville is its hockey equipment.
The Marysville-based “Lego Miners” have been entering Lego robotics competitions for the past five years, but this year marked the team’s first trip to the statewide competition.
Last year, the Operation Marysville Community Christmas Toy Store served more than 600 families.
This year, OMCC Toy Store volunteers estimate that they’ve served close to 1,000 families on Dec. 17, 18 and 20.
BELLEVUE — A Marysville girl will get to shine in the spotlight in an area adaptation of a much-beloved holiday classic.
Chloe O’Loughlin, 11, will play the part of Clara in Ballet Bellevue’s production of “The Nutcracker,” which will also feature a live orchestra playing Tchaikovsky’s score.
Marysville aerospace manufacturers gave some Arlington students lessons on the real-world applications of mathematics.
When tour groups from Arlington High School visited C&D Zodiac Aerospace in Marysville on Dec. 10, AHS Career and Technical Education Director Brett Sarver received a check for $1,500 from Cynthia Raynor, vice president and general manager of the company’s Marysville branch.
Marysville’s Walt Bailey is a member of a dwindling fraternity.
The 91-year-old was one of less than half a dozen survivors of the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor to attend Naval Station Everett’s remembrance ceremony on the anniversary of the bombing.
The return of the Electric Lights Parade in this year’s “Merrysville for the Holidays” winter festival brought with it what city officials estimate to be a record turnout.
MARYSVILLE — Tommies coach Craig Iversen can’t hold in his smile when talking about this group of wrestlers.
“We’re an older team than we have been,” Iversen said. “And it’s kind of nice because this is the last year we’ll all be together.”
MARYSVILLE — Covey’s Auto Parts in Marysville is giving Isuzu and Suzuki owners a chance to refurbish their automobiles while supporting those in need in the community at the same time.
Marysville pilot Bill Jensen earned his light-sport license last year at Out of the Blue Aviation at the Arlington Airport, and Out of the Blue owner Cathy Mighell hopes to shine a spotlight on him and a number of his fellow aviators from around the area for a good cause.
