I want to extend my best wishes to the citizens of Marysville in the New Year. We faced trying and challenging economic times during 2010. While we, like you, are making resolutions in hopes of signs of a stronger economy, the messages are mixed, suggesting that the recovery will continue — but at what rate is anyone’s guess.
As we try to work off that Thanksgiving feast by putting up the Christmas lights and (too often already) shoveling snow, it might be a good time also to reflect on the lessons of the past year and the opportunities that await us in 2011.
When the recent pre-Thanksgiving holiday ice and snowstorm blanketed our region and brought daily life to a snail’s pace for a few days, the City of Marysville was ready.
As we head into the holiday season, Safe Kids Snohomish County and the Marysville Fire District want to help you keep your family safe. Kids are often injured at home, where they should feel safest.
NASCAR told a whopper. Back when the France family, NASCAR’s owners, were angling to build a race track north of…
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday the idea of food as a metaphor for inclusion seems more appropriate than ever….
I recently had the opportunity to collaborate with celebrated chef John Sundstrom, who visited Northwest Center’s early learning and childcare program and offered an interesting take on inclusion.
Everyone knows Washington faces major challenges. With declining jobs came declining revenue, meaning everyone from local communities to state government…
On a recent Monday afternoon, the rhythm of my day was broken by an excited call from my friend, Dean. He asked if I had seen 60 Minutes the night before and, upon learning that I hadn’t, broke into a vivid description of a segment about a phenomenal young man. Derek Paravicini is a musical savant — with a book, a CD, and sold-out performances around the globe.
What does it take to ensure that people we too often label as “disabled” are successful at work? As it turns out, it takes the same thing that all great companies use to ensure every employee is successful at work: smart business strategy.
A long standing rule for barber shop chat is to stay away from politics and religion. A friend reminded me of that when locker room banter at the Y strayed into religion. He made clear that religion, like politics, wasn’t a fit topic for discussion.
I often talk about how human beings — regardless of their developmental diagnosis or condition — can learn and grow. But it isn’t often that I get to sit down and witness this type of growth as it’s happening. I did this recently with a five-year-old named Nora at our Child Development Program in Seattle, and came away with some extraordinary lessons.
It is with a heavy heart, that I send this letter to you today. A wise old saying says, “all good things must come to an end” and this statement is especially true for a military spouse, such as myself. My husband, Master Chief/Master Diver, John Emborski of the U.S. Navy, has accepted an incredible position reassignment on the East coast, in Virginia Beach, Va. My family and I will be relocating in July.
