It is with a heavy heart and an aching back that I have retired form the SVC Truck Driver Training Program as of July 14. I started there in 1986 and I’m asking myself, where have the years gone. I cannot thank those individuals and trucking firms enough that have given their support, their time and their equipment donations to the program.
Thirty-five north Snohomish County artists who paint outdoors around Stanwood and Camano Island through the spring and summer, the Roaming Artists have announced their upcoming annual exhibit of “plein-air” paintings will be on display from 10 a.m. to
Artists with works that express their political opinions are invited to display and sell their works at the Sisters Restaurant Sept. 7 to Nov. 2. Works will be judged on the bases of artistry, as well as political input, clearness of the message. Works, containing elements of bigotry, racism or insult won’t be accepted. Otherwise, curator is open-minded and fair to all political groups, parties and non-partisan’ voices. There is no limit of entries. Agreements and presentation requirements will be mailed upon acceptance of the entries. Commission from sales is 30 percent. Not for sale items are welcome. Only two-dimensional wall art is accepted at the restaurant. Send digital jpeg images sized 500 pix one dimension and include the medium, size and price of your works with “I Vote” in the subject line to lyussy@earthlink.net.
With the adoption of a new name recently, the Centennial Trail Coalition of Snohomish County has launched a new campaign.
Bob Sindelar and his wife Sheila are hooked on bird watching.
They arrived in Marysville from Florida four years ago and are using birds as an excuse to get out and see their new world.
Glenn Rengen
• The Marysville Police Department needs volunteers to help fight crime in its Marysville Volunteer Program. Volunteers get First Aid and CPR training and learn how to use the police radio. Volunteers must pass a background check, get fingerprinted and be able to physically perform the duties as required. Call the MVP office 360-363-8325, leave a message if no one is there or email msac@marysillewa.gov or visit www.ci.marysville.wa.us to download an application.
For the second year in a row, the fastpitch state championship all-star team has come out of Stilly Valley Little League.
Small changes can make a big difference.
LAKEWOOD — If a great offense is a good defense, Lakewood football is on it’s way.
MARYSVILLE — Morale is high on the Tomahawk practice fields.
ARLINGTON — In 1997, West Liberty State wide receiver Greg Dailer capped off his career with the Hilltoppers by setting seven school records, with career touchdowns and career yardage marks still on the rolls of the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
