When it comes to getting involved in the community, many people are reticent because they question if their efforts can really make a difference in the lives of others.
Our first week of carrier-delivered newspapers for the Marysville Globe and Arlington Times is now in the history books. As with any gigantic change in tradition and way of doing business we had some glitches. But one of the most amazing things that everyone here encountered were the number of people who are currently avid readers of the newspapers and have been for many years. Frankly, we were overwhelmed by the number of pleasant and helpful calls from both our body of regular readers and many new ones.
by Don C. Brunell
When expectations arent met, someone usually demands to know why. This goes for public education as well as politics, wars, marriage and raising children. Normally, it is someone up the organizational chart that demands to know why underlings under-perform. Thats why it came as such a surprise when 200 Totem Middle School students called principals and teachers to account.
While the March 5 walk out by nearly 200 students at Totem Middle School may not have caught Marysville School District officials off guard, it did surprise many in the community to see students actually asking for and demanding more discipline and increased safety at their school.
by Sheldon Richman
by Rick BenderPresident of the Washington StateLabor Council, AFL-CIOWhat does the United States have in common with Australia, Lesotho, Papua…
by Don C. BrunellPresident, Association of Washington BusinessWhen lawmakers are in a hurry to solve a problem, they sometimes miss…
by Elan JournoWashingtons policy of bringing elections to the Middle East, we were assured, would lead the regions people to…
WASL (Washington Assessment of Student Learning) is still the 800-pound gorilla on the backs of state legislators who cant decide whether to abandon it, dilute it or delay its taking effect until, hopefully, a miracle brings students up to par so they can pass it.
The cities of Arlington and Marysville are going with local businesses and community groups to present a trio of fun-filled Easter events for the entire family.
by Don C. Brunell
The first time I had labyrinthitis, back in 2000, it was something, according to medical authorities, that you usually only get once in a lifetime.
