Snohomish County’s Department of Emergency Management is working with local communities and garbage hauling companies to clean up storm debris in neighborhoods following recent flood activity.
MARYSVILLE — Sprinklers saved the Jones and Co. Pet Store, at the intersection of State Avenue and 76th Street, according to Kristen Thorstenson, public education specialist and public information officer for the Marysville Fire District.
A few weeks ago the editor of the Arlington Times and Marysville Globe, Scott Frank, extended an invitation for contributions to the papers’ Arts and Leisure section. He invited any who had an interest in writing a column to contact him with a proposal. This is my first attempt since high school journalism many, many years ago to write a column, I hope I have not lost the “touch.” I wish to thank Mr. Frank for this opportunity.
I was sitting by the window watching the snow melt and thinking about everything that has happened in December. The lights went out and the pipe in the garage burst.
As a united coalition of school district administrators and teachers’ union leaders, we believe that:
When will my baby start getting teeth?
We’ve all been there: After leaving work, you get into your car and begin to drive home. As you drive, you see your gym two blocks ahead. You debate. You fret. You grip the steering wheel, palms sweating, and desperately will your car to deliver you to the gym. But alas, you keep driving toward home. Deep down, you know you haven’t been accountable to yourself, but find reasons to excuse yourself from exercising: “I’m too tired,” “Oprah is on,” “I wore the wrong socks.”
ARLINGTON — About 200 brave souls joined the Arlington Runners Club run on the first day of snowfall, Dec. 13 to support Toys for Tots.
Hidden behind the railroad tracks near 80th Street in Marysville, Bill Roeder and Judy Zugish established Fishsticks 17 years ago, combining creativity, business skills and the desire to develop an educational resource in basketry.
Marysville Parks and Recreation is now accepting registrations for winter Kindermusik classes. Kindermusik is for newborns and children up to the age of 7. A variety of classes are offered for the different age groups on Tuesdays and Wednesdays beginning Jan. 27. Class times and costs vary. In every class, parents will witness their child’s developmental evolution in language skills, literacy, listening, problem solving, social skills, self-esteem and musicality. For information call 360-363-8400.
ARLINGTON — Kim Mosley is impressed with the commitment of people in Arlington. A recent arrival from California, she’s not so crazy about the weather, but she loves the community.
LAKEWOOD — With so many lead changes, this game could have been taken by anyone. But in the end, the Lakewood Cougars were defeated in their final non-conference game against the Borderites of Blaine, 40-38.
As flood waters begin to recede throughout north Snohomish County, the American Red Cross offers some safety tips to help residents who are returning to their homes or work after flooding.
