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SMOKEY POINT — The Arlington-Smokey Point Chamber of Commerce installed its new Board of Directors, which included a mix of familiar faces and newcomers to the Board, during its winter holiday luncheon on Dec. 10. Kristen Granroth, of the Granroth Insurance Agency, and Julie Morse, of Opus Bank, retained their respective roles as president and vice president of the Chamber, while Michelle Heue, of Shiraz Specialty Pharmacy, went from being the Chamber’s interim

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ARLINGTON — Olympic Avenue will lose a number of its businesses, at least two with the close of this year. The Olympic Theatre’s struggles to sustain itself have been well-publicized, but relatively little attention has been paid to longtime eatery establishments such as the Local Scoop, much less an art venue such as Fogdog Gallery. Local Scoop co-owner Bev Angerbauer began placing letters on her customers’ dining tables earlier this month, explaining that the restaurant would be closing at the end of December due Kirk Boxleitner/Staff Photo to the worsening economy. From left, Local Scoop owner Bev Angerbauer chats with customers Gene and Liz Adams about “We invested $10,000 in it how the economy has impacted her business. last year,” Angerbauer said.

“We hoped and prayed it would turn around, but it didn’t. I’m just tired. I made this decision a few months ago.” Angerbauer has corresponded with Dana Strickland at Arlington High School about securing funding to continue the Local Scoop as a working classroom, providing a handson education in catering, advertising and marketing, but so far, that prospect doesn’t seem hopeful. “In the meantime, we’ve gone from a staff of 15 to just three and me,” Angerbauer said. “I had to lay off everybody except for two of our waitstaff and our cook. Christina Baker, who’s been with me faithfully all

secretary to its full-term secretary. Chamber Board member Fritz Fittinger, of the Arlington Walmart, became the Chamber’s new treasurer, while new Chamber Board members Vanessa Pawley, of Union Bank, and Steve Peiffle, of Bailey, Duskin & Peiffle, joined returning Board member Sid Logan, of the Arlington School District. Board members who were not up for election this year included Jean Simpson, Kirk Boxleitner/Staff Photo of Village Community Services; Carrie Byrum, The Arlington-Smokey Point Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for 2014. Back row from of Avon; James Eubanks, left, Board members Jean Simpson, Sid Logan, Steve Peiffle, James Eubanks and Michael Mack. of AFLAC; Michael Mack, Front row from left, Board member Carrie Byrum, Treasurer Fritz Fittinger, Vice President Julie Morse, President Kristen Granroth, and Board members Nola Smith and Vanessa Pawley. Not SEE CHAMBER, PAGE 27 pictured: Secretary Michelle Heue.

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CLOSE FROM PAGE 1 these years, is waiting tables, while her husband works in the kitchen. I’ve actually had to go on the floor to take orders myself, just to make ends meet until the end of the year. We already weren’t salaried.” Bev and Dave Angerbauer

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took over the Local Scoop in September of 2007, and Bev has no expectations of any returns on the investments they’ve made over the years. “The bank is going to get it all,” Bev Angerbauer said. “It got to the point where we’re only busy during lunchtime, with very few customers for break-

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Claire Cundiff straightens up some of the display items at Fogdog Gallery during its final month in business.

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fast or dinner. Still, I’ll miss being able to give the kids a place to come eat and hang out. Our customers have become our friends and family.” At the same time, both Bev and Dave are coping with enough health issues and stress that they’re looking forward to being able to spend more time with their own family. “I need to be home,” Bev Angerbauer said. “I want to be a wife. I’ve already got a job, as secretary of the First Baptist Church. Dave and I are both collecting Social Security.” Longtime patrons of the Local Scoop were outspoken and emotional in their opinions of the restaurant’s impending closure. “It sucks,” said Larry Brickey, who’s been a breakfast regular at the Local Scoop for the past several years. “I’ll miss the atmosphere here. I like the Blue Bird Cafe, but this is more of a fun place.” Both Karen Aimone and her mother, Margaret

Coffman, were nearly in tears as they joined John Coffman — Karen’s brother and Margaret’s son — for lunch at the Local Scoop. “I was coming here before it was even the Local Scoop, back when it was still a feed and farm store,” said Margaret Coffman, who admitted to sharing her daughter’s audible sniffles. “My brother and I absolutely love the Local Scoop,” Aimone said, as she dabbed at her eyes. “I do want to cry. I grew up with this place, and I don’t know where the kids who worked and ate here are going to go now. You could always depend on this place for a quick meal and good food. It’s just not right. Where am I going to go to get my maple nut ice cream now?” As Claire Cundiff, owner of the Fogdog Gallery, approached the end of her two-year lease this month, she faced a similar decision gate to Bev Angerbauer, and she’s made a similar peace with her own decision. “My landlord has been

fantastic, but even though I did okay, I never truly did well,” Cundiff said. “It wasn’t enough for me to survive as a business.” Cundiff can’t think of anything she might have done differently to avoid this outcome, since she made a sustained effort to engage with the local community through events and activities ranging from lectures and classes to live music, magic shows and parties. “I was willing to do anything and everything,” Cundiff said. “We hosted poetry nights here for nearly two years before I stopped offering them, because enough people weren’t attending them.” While Cundiff would like to remain active in supporting the area art scene, she’s trying not to tie herself down to any set plans just yet. “I’ll miss the local artists, and being part of downtown Arlington,” Cundiff said. “I’ve loved having a gallery. We should appreci-

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ate our local artists. I have 97 artists on display whose level of work you can’t discredit, and when you support them, that money stays in the local community.” Kristen Granroth, president of the ArlingtonSmokey Point Chamber of Commerce, regrets seeing any local business close, but acknowledged that these closures hit especially close to home for her. “The Local Scoop and the Olympic Theatre are longtime Arlington businesses, making that all the harder to see happen,” Granroth said. “We never like to lose businesses, new or old, but some turnover is part of life. The sad thing about the Fogdog Gallery is that Claire was so passionate, not only about her business, but also about helping those around her, so it’s too bad that she didn’t receive more local support for her store.” Granroth nonetheless characterized these closures as a set of isolated incidents. “I see this area continuing to grow in a range of fields, and some attrition is part of growth, painful as it may be,” Granroth said. “We as community members, businesspeople and the Chamber can all do something, by continuing to shop local whenever possible, by spreading the word about our favorite local shops, and by encouraging our friends and family to support them as well.”

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CVH, PeaceHealth affiliation moves forward

ARLINGTON — The Board of Snohomish County Public Hospital District No. 3 and the PeaceHealth Board have approved a letter of intent for the Cascade Valley Hospital and Clinics to affiliate with PeaceHealth. The approvals mark another milestone toward finalizing the hospital district’s previously announced desire to affiliate with PeaceHealth, in strategic collaboration with University of Washington Medicine. The process to complete ongoing negotiations and work out details is expected to take more than a year. “This is the right direction for our community,” Cascade Valley CEO Clark Jones said.

“We chose to work with PeaceHealth in part because of their commitment to improving and expanding access to the health care services here in northern Snohomish County that are most needed by district residents.” The letter of intent calls for the district to retain ownership of all land and buildings, and lease them to PeaceHealth. In turn, PeaceHealth will provide local services by operating the district’s clinics and the hospital. “This affiliation provides a much more secure future for local health care services,” District Board Chair Tim Cavanagh said. “This is an important aspect of our board stewardship, which we

take very seriously. We are delighted with PeaceHealth and the progress we have made in developing the letter of intent, and where we’ll be in the future in terms of local access to health care.” Peter Adler, PeaceHealth Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, said PeaceHealth’s goal, after first being invited by a community to provide services, is to expand and enhance care and services as close to home as possible. He said PeaceHealth is committed to serving all, including those without the ability to pay. “We are honored that Cascade Valley Hospital and Clinics invited PeaceHealth to serve the health care needs of the people of northern Snohomish County,” Adler

said. “We are aware of and humbled that the district had choices, and that they selected PeaceHealth. We’re delighted with this chance to enhance local services, and to continue collaborating with local physicians and caregivers.” “It’s exciting to take this next positive step in shaping our affiliation with Cascade Valley,” said Nancy Steiger, PeaceHealth Northwest Network Chief Mission Officer and Chief Executive Officer. “PeaceHealth was founded on the principle of going where we’re needed to preserve and provide local health care services. This has been our legacy for more than a century, and we’re very humbled to see this

legacy continue on behalf of the people of northern Snohomish County, and in collaboration with UW Medicine for complex tertiary and quaternary care.” PeaceHealth is based in Vancouver, Wash., and is a not-for-profit Catholic health system, offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. PeaceHealth has

approximately 16,000 caregivers, a multi-specialty medical group practice with more than 800 physicians and providers, a comprehensive laboratory system, and nine medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest. In 1890, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace founded what has become PeaceHealth.

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Downtown-waterfront redevelopment

ast month, I attended the Mayors’ Institute on City Design (MICD) in Los Angeles to share Marysville’s downtown-waterfront revitalization plans and receive feedback from fellow mayors and a panel of nationally renowned urban design experts. I was invited by MICD with all expenses paid through a National Endowment for the Arts grant. MICD is a leadership initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the American Architectural Foundation and the United States Conference of Mayors. The visit was an eye-opening and invaluable experience in so many ways. I returned to Marysville with a boost of confidence in the direction we’re headed with our downtownwaterfront redevelopment and more tools to make it happen. Equally important, the great feedback provided by urban design experts is currency I brought home gleaned out of three intensive days that you can’t get anywhere else. Design decisions for public spaces goes to the root of what makes a good city great. If we’re deliberate and committed to addressing design challenges in downtown and waterfront plans, our actions will enrich our city and our citizens, and make Marysville not only a great place to live and visit, but a great place for businesses to prosper for generations. Seven mayors from mainly

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School funding a complicated issue

once heard someone say that problems always seem simplest to solve by those furthest away from the issue. I am guilty of that myself when I watch the nightly news from my couch and inform policy makers how to fix our major world problems by talking to my television. For some reason, they just aren’t listening to my advice. This also so true when it comes to how we fund our schools in the state of Washington. What seems like it should be a simple process, is one of the most complicated one can ever imagine. There are always ideas floating around in Olympia of how to simplify funding — but the process hasn’t changed yet.

Guest OpiniOn Dr. BECky BErG School funding in Washington is different from many states, with specific salary directives set by the Legislature and local districts committing to the additional staff, program, and contract requirements needed to ensure our children have quality schools. Where do local schools get their money?

Our public schools in Washington rely primarily on money from the

state of Washington, federal funds for specific needs, and local levy and bond collections. State lawmakers set school funding levels during each legislative session. School districts have limited taxing authority, through local levies and bond issues. Local levies are intended to supplement state funds, not replace them. Local levies must be approved by the voters with a simple majority, (50 percent plus one “Yes” vote). There is a limit on how much money a school district can raise through the local levy. Local bond measures, which are used to build buildings, must meet a supermajority requirement of 60 percent see BeRG, pAGe 5

Grateful for all those who support our students

uring this holiday season, I would like to take a moment to share how grateful I am for our staff who are incredibly hard working, compassionate and dedicated to the success and well-being of all of our children; for a Board of Directors who cares deeply and gives so much of themselves to serve; and for a community who stands tall and wraps its arms around our most precious resource — the children. “Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” Melody Beattie We have so much to be thankful for in our rich history and our great sense of community. These qualities are rare. “Making sense of our past” helps us to embrace the present and plan for tomorrow. We have been through some

Guest OpiniOn Dr. krISTInE MCDuffy turbulent times, no doubt, but we have emerged stronger and more clearly focused on our core work of providing the very best educational system. Our staff is working hard to manage the multitude of changes occurring in our system including new standards (Common Core State Standards & Next Generation Science Standards), new assessment system (Smarter Balanced Assessment), new instructional framework (Danielson Instructional Framework), new evaluation

system (Teacher & Principal Evaluation Legislation), to name a few. There have never been so many significant reforms occurring simultaneously in public education. Our staff has been so positive and so professional throughout these trying times. I am very proud and grateful in the progress we are making. The way in which we tackle these challenges is working through our foundation of high performing teams across the organization. We have embraced professional learning communities as the vehicle to ensure that we are working together to achieve at high standards. This year, we have further defined the elements of high performing teams and how to measure our progress. There are nine elements orgasee MCDuFFY, pAGe 5

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NEHRING FROM PAGE 4 and the Tulalip Tribes’ Qwuloolt estuary restoration project. This conference was an incredible opportunity for mid-sized cities like Marysville. It was an eyeopening experience hearing the other mayors’ stories about their circumstances, and getting cutting-edge perspectives on how to move forward with major design and development plans in the 21st century. The highlight of the conference was the expert feedback provided by a team of urban design professionals and professors from different parts of the county, and as far away as New York City. Panelists and mayors saw the waterfront as a

huge opportunity bolstered by the Qwuloolt project, agreed with our planned spray park as a driver for bringing people downtown, supported efforts aimed at cleaning up crime and downtown’s curb appeal, and they liked the charm of Third Street, suggesting that the themes and commercial activity should extend down to the waterfront, with improved “walkability.” They also suggested restaurants within walking distance of Ebey Waterfront Park and the boat launch as, for example, an after-fishing spot to eat, noise buffers to minimize train noise, an amphitheater or public gathering space closer to the water, and a piecemeal approach to mixed-use housing projects to slowly build a sense of community downtown, on a smaller scale than a consultant team

MCDUFFY FROM PAGE 4 nized into four areas: Team Leadership and Team Skills, Purpose and Process, Team Relationships, and Measures and Outcomes. I am so impressed with the conversations occurring across the system. We are working smarter, supporting one another and seeing great results. We have much to celebrate. In the past six years, we have made significant progress in all four of our areas of focus: Student Achievement, Safe/ Caring Environment, Stewardship and Continuous Improvement. We have significantly improved our financial status, shown great gains in student achievement across the system, shown a dramatic improvement in graduation rates, and

BERG FROM PAGE 4 percent “yes” votes to win approval. State Funding Overview: What is the state’s responsibility? The foundation for funding Washington’s public schools is established in the state constitution, Article IX Section 1. “It is the paramount duty of the state to make ample provision for the education of all children residing within its borders, without distinction or preference on account of race, color, caste, or sex.” Section 2. “The Legislature shall provide a general and uniform system of public schools ... and such ... normal and technical schools as may hereafter be established.” So what does this mean for us in Marysville? We are thrilled that for the first time in five years,

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working with the city recommended earlier this year. Those ideas mesh well with our vision and goals to make our downtown more attractive and inviting to attract private investment, and build a “community within a community” and culture unique to downtown. We envision a mix of recreational, housing and commercial uses, better sidewalks and street “walkability,” gateway improvements, new attractions like the spray park coming to Comeford Park this summer, modest traffic and landscaping improvements, and making full use of the Qwuloolt Trail along Ebey waterfront and the unique aquatic, recreational and interpretive assets that it represents. The experts also mulled over how the city could best

have received numerous recognitions from the State for the progress our schools are showing. Thank you to our community for their steadfast support. Thank you to our Board for their vision and dedication. A special thank you to our staff — our TEAM. “We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.” John F. Kennedy Thank you. Wishing this great community a wonderful Holiday Season. Please join us for the Sixth Annual State of the District Address on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014, beginning at 6 p.m., at President’s Elementary School. Dr. Kristine McDuffy is the Superintendent of Arlington Public Schools and can be reached at 360-618-6202 or via email at kmcduffy@asd.wednet.edu.

the state did not cut our funding. In fact, we have begun the slow crawl back to our former funding levels. However, we are currently only funded at the same level as the school year 2008-09. Although we are so thankful for this, the state has a long way to go to meet the mandates of a recent court ruling that found that the state is not funding schools at the appropriate level, and has until 2018 to do so*. School districts like ours remain heavily dependent upon the local levy to help us meet the needs of each student. In fact, our levy dollars constitute a full 20 percent of our operating budget. Our Board of Directors has decided to put two propositions on the ballot for the upcoming Feb. 11 election. The first is a replacement of our current educational programs maintenance and operations levy that expires in 2014. The

replacement levy would run through 2018. The second proposition is to increase funding for technology in our schools. Our last technology levy expired in 2005, and as of this spring over one-third of our computers will be obsolete and cannot be upgraded. For more information, watch your mailboxes, or go to our district website at www. msvl.k12.wa.us. Ballots should arrive around Jan. 24, 2014. Please remember to vote by Feb. 11, 2014. Until then, here is to a peaceful holiday season. *For more information on this court ruling, go to http://waschoolexcellence.org/cms/wp-content/ uploads/McCleary-FAQs. pdf. Dr. Becky Berg is the Superintendent of Marysville Schools. You can reach Dr. Berg via email at becky_berg@msvl.k12.wa.us or by calling 360-653-0800.

go about working with the Marysville Mall owners to create access to the waterfront, for the mall owner’s and tenants’ benefit, as well as the community’s. We have moved well beyond identifying a bold vision that will establish new roles for our downtown-waterfront area, thanks to consensus-building among elected, community and business leaders and citizens, and a design team of consultants earlier this year that helped us keep up our momentum. The perspectives I gained at the MICD conference will help fuel the decision-making that’s ahead. As I have mentioned before, an endeavor such as this generally takes shape over several years and this is no exception. We are in the process of doing a number of things that will hopefully get the table set for an infusion over time of private investment leading to the desired outcomes. The panel that conducted the design case study will provide their recommendations back to each of the cities in writing this month. We eagerly await their results. Mayor Jon Nehring can be reached at mayor@marysvillewa.gov or 360-363-8091.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Another great community event

providing such wonderful Christmas music, and the city of Marysville asking our longtime volunteer Carol Kapula to be the Grand Marshall and to flip the switch light the water tower. Being it was the 25th year for the Christmas parade, it was wonderful to see all the entries and I hope the parade will continue to grow each year. I want to especially thank our community for their support in coming out on such a cold night to watch the parade and enjoy all the activities. Without your support these type of events would not happen. Marysville Strawberry Festival wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Last Saturday, the Marysville Strawberry Festival had the privilege of being invited to another great community event, the city of Marysville’s, “Merrysville for the Holidays” parade. Even though the weather was very cold, it was fun for all of us from Maryfest to be able to join in the parade and once again have our float on display. We want to thank the city of Marysville, Jim Ballew and all the many volunteers who worked so hard to get the parade organized, setting up the activities in Comeford Park, plus the nice bonfire to warm up by. We would also like to thank the All City Band for

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Arlington turns out for ‘Hometown Holidays’ Church of Arlington treated the community to free cocoa and crafts for children of all ages, among them Gianna Morales and her mom Laura, as well as Jayona Battle and her grandfather, Bruce House, all of whom expressed their appreciation for the activity. Adam Boylan, a 13-yearold student of Post Middle School, was chosen by Arlington Mayor Barbara Tolbert to conduct the treelighting at its new time this year, immediately following the Santa Parade. “He got the Student of the Month award for October, he has perfect attendance and he just barely missed the Honor Roll,” said Don Boylan, Adam’s father. “Oh, and he’s also a member of Boy Scouts Troop 29. He’s a good kid.” “It was nice having everyone join us at Legion Park right after the Santa Parade,” Lopez said. “That was the biggest crowd yet for the tree-lighting, and folks were saying this was the best the

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Christmas tree has ever looked.” The Legion Park depot hosted Santa after the parade, as he posed for photos with the kids and listened to their Christmas wish lists. At 3 years old, Asher Wilson was still hesitant about getting too close to the big man in the red suit with the bushy white beard, but his 7-month-old sister Johanna was largely indifferent. By contrast, 15-monthold William Irwin and his 4-year-old sister Ella could hardly be dislodged from Santa’s lap after their photos had been snapped. “She wants a Princess Bike, and I told her that, if she was an excellent girl, that might happen,” laughed Amy Jo Irwin, William and Ella’s mom. “This is only our second year here, but the Hometown Holidays have already become a family tradition for us.” Lopez reported that Santa photo attendees were pleased with this year’s take-anumber innovation, which

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The Kent Prairie Elementary Coyotes were among the musical groups that performed in the Legion Park gazebo for Arlington’s ‘Hometown Holidays’ on Dec. 7. allowed them to shop, go on wagon rides and enjoy the entertainment in Legion Park, rather than waiting in line. “What I enjoyed the most was that I had more help than usual this year with this event,” Lopez said. “Robin Miller helped with the Santa Parade and Santa photo lines, out IT Manager Bryan Terry also helped inside the Legion Park depot, my hus-

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ARLINGTON — While there were a few new wrinkles to this year’s seasonal celebrations, Arlington’s “Hometown Holidays” on Dec. 7 still featured plenty of familiar favorites for the whole family, starting with the 20-minute Santa Parade at noon. “The attendance and the weather were both great,” said Sarah Lopez, recreation manager for the city of Arlington. “I wasn’t sure if there were more or fewer people than last year, but Maxine Jenft said there were lots more people in town than usual.” Before Santa Claus rode shotgun in his traditional seat on the covered wagon that provides rides up and down Olympic Avenue that Saturday afternoon, the rest of the Santa Parade’s entrants preceded him, from the Arlington Fire Department engine that’s been festively decorated to conduct the annual

“Santa Run” throughout Arlington’s neighborhoods through Dec. 15, to the local packs of Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts. The Kent Prairie Elementary Coyotes marched south down Arlington’s main street, before they sang in the Legion Park gazebo that afternoon, while the Arlington School of Dance’s students strutted their stuff for onlookers lining the sidewalks. Drill teams from as near as Everett and as far as Seattle and even Ballard likewise descended upon Arlington for the Santa Parade and subsequent tree-lighting in Legion Park, while the religious reason for the season was evident in the nativity outfits of the First Baptist Church and the Arlington Nativity Festival itself, the latter of which runs from 3-8:30 p.m. on Dec. 14-15 at the Arlington Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Lifeway Foursquare

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Community celebrates ‘Merrysville for the Holidays’ BY KIRK BOXLEITNER kboxleitner@marysvilleglobe.com

MARYSVILLE — Comeford Park was bustling with an estimated 3,000 attendees for the 25th anniversary of “Merrysville for the Holidays” on Dec. 7, which extended well into the evening with the Electric Lights Parade at 6:30 p.m., followed by the traditional water tower lighting and the new fireworks show at 7 p.m. this year. Tara Mizell, parks and recreation services manager for the city of Marysville, noted that the Electric Lights Parade numbered 41 entrants this year, up from 33 in 2012, 37 in 2011 and 24 in 2010. Among this year’s new entrants were the Marysville Getchell Marching Chargers, the Issaquah Salmon Days Festival, the North Cascades Crew, the Regal Majesty Pageant, the Livingston family and Classic Designs, the latter of which was named the “Mayor’s Choice.” “The crowd looked bigger than it has the last couple of years,” Mizell said. “The fireworks were a huge hit, and Santa was busy from

the time he sat down, after the Electric Lights Parade, until 8:45 p.m. The line for photos with him and Mrs. Claus was constant. We used up hundreds of candy canes.” Comeford Park itself served as the backdrop for countless family photos, with its inflatable miniature version of the Marysville water tower perhaps drawing the most snapshots of any of the outdoor decorations, according to Mizell. “We saw folks taking pictures starting at 5 p.m., and they kept going until 8:30 p.m.,” said Mizell, who took care to share credit for the event with sponsors that included Ivar’s, Judd & Black, the local Kiwanis and Lions clubs, the Marysville Fire District, United Way of Snohomish County, the Marysville Dog Owners Group, Bourne Orthodontics and the Marysville Historical Society. “Regis Hair Salon and The Competition Hair & Tanning Salon were back this year, after a few years’ hiatus, and we were thrilled to welcome them back to Merrysville for the

Holidays,” said Mizell, who added that The Competition won “Most Creative” in the Electric Lights Parade, just as Holidays Ablaze won “Best Use of Lights.” “I continuously hear from both residents and visitors that Merrysville for the Holidays still feels like a great community gathering in celebration of where we live,” city of Marysville Parks and Recreation Director Jim Ballew said. “Comeford Park is transformed by city staff into a great evening of lights and life, to be enjoyed by all, and the Marysville City Band was a great accompaniment to the fireworks show this year, which was completely paid for by E&E Lumber and Judd & Black, two Marysville businesses that take great pride in our partnerships.” While the Marysville City Band currently boasts 38 members, they’re still aiming to reach a total of 60, which would require the addition of 12 clarinets, eight flutes, five trombones, four French horns, three

baritone horns and two bassoons. They’re looking to start practicing the second week of January at Totem Middle School, and they invite anyone with any questions to contact conductor Nathan Sackman via email at nathansackman@ msvl.k12.wa.us. “It was a great reward to recognize Carol Kapua for all that she’s done for this community, in managing the Strawberry Festival Parade each year,” Ballew said of the Electric Lights Parade’s Grand Marshal this year, who threw the switch to light the water tower with the help of her 5-yearold grandson, Atticus Landerholn. Since “Merrysville for the Holidays” received funds from the city’s hotel/ motel tax grant program this year, event organizers asked attendees to share their places of residence on a map at the Ken Baxter Community Center, to see where visitors were coming from. “We learned we had folks from South Korea,

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Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring, Electric Lights Parade Grand Marshal Carol Kapua and her grandson Atticus Landerholn watch the Marysville water tower light up during ‘Merrysville for the Holidays’ in Comeford Park on Dec. 7. England, Bellingham, Woodinville, Everett, Arlington, Granite Falls,

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ARLINGTON — The Co-op Supply drew an estimated 600 visitors for this year’s “Handmade Holiday,” which was scheduled to coincide with the “Hometown Holidays” in downtown Arlington on

Dec. 7. The seasonally themed indoor gift market touted a baker’s dozen of vendors, around its average number of artists, crafters, bakers and farmers, according to Samantha Schuller, community outreach coordinator for the Arlington Farmers’ Market.

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“We had fewer attendees than last year, but shoppers really supported all the vendors, for a day of good sales,” Schuller said. “Anne Francis probably had the best day of any of the vendors. She sold holiday ornaments and home decor that she’d handmade herself, in spite of having a 7-year-old

and a 1-year-old, and being three days overdue with her youngest.” Schuller expressed her gratitude to the Arlington High School Honor Society, whose student members supervised children in free craft activities, such as painting Christmas ornaments.

“They did such a great job helping kids decorate ornaments,” Schuller said. “Anyone who left their ornaments to dry can pick them up by visiting the Co-op Supply building. We will definitely have more Arlington High School Honor Society volunteers working with us next year.”

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From left, Toni Forsman and her granddaughters, Kaelin Klein and Ivy Ewing, check out the handcrafted ornaments of local vendor Anne Francis at this year’s ‘Handmade Holiday’ in downtown Arlington on Dec. 7.

While the Misty Mountains Farm, Garden Treasures Nursery & Organic Farm and Black Label Desserts all sought to fill shoppers’ stomachs, Schuller also noted the selection of candles, soaps, hand-knit fabrics, children’s clothing and toys at the gift market, which raffled baskets of locally grown goods to support the annual budget of the volunteer-run Arlington Farmers’ Market. “Shoppers know they can expect more of the unique quality local gifts that they’ve been proud to share with their loved ones in previous years,” Schuller said. “Our talented craftspeople work all year long on this.” Schuller appreciates the annual Handmade Holiday events for reuniting her with the area vendors who take part in these local markets. “We spend all summer together, through the Arlington Farmers’ Market, sharing coffee early and chatting over lunch breaks,” Schuller said. “At the close of the season, we all miss the camaraderie. The Handmade Holiday is a chance for all of us to get back together and catch up. The Arlington Farmers’ Market is a collective of hardworking locals with talent and passion for their community, and the gifts you buy from them will serve as treasured reminders of Arlington’s unique spirit.” Schuller thanked the community for coming out to support the Handmade Holiday, and speculated that Santa might return to the Co-op Supply, for photos with kids and families, for next year’s Hometown Holidays.

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‘Passport to Christmas’ draws crowds

MARYSVILLE — At the same time that Comeford Park was celebrating “Merrysville for the Holidays” on Dec. 7, the merchants of historic downtown Marysville were staying open “Late ‘til 8” to offer extended shopping hours as part of their annual “Passport to Christmas” event, but the Downtown Marysville Merchants Association has no intention of going to bed early again just yet. Mary Kirkland, owner of Hilton Pharmacy, explained that about half a dozen businesses in and around the “old town” block of Third Street will continue to stay open “Late ‘til 8” through Dec. 21. “Hilton’s had a great day that Saturday,” Kirkland said of her customer traffic on Dec. 7. “Several customers mentioned that they’d made a special effort to get into the spirit in downtown Marysville, by using their holiday shopping ‘passports’ from the merchants as guides to find specials and unique gifts. One of our loyal customers started with lunch at Froso’s, then shopped at all the stores in the neighborhood, before depositing their ‘winning’ passport at Hilton’s.” “We had a stellar Saturday,” agreed Lorene Wren, co-

owner of Wrenhaven Vintage Market. “I’m so pleased with our community for coming out to participate during the day. The evening hours were a bit slower, but I think it was just too cold to come out. Maybe I should advertise that we’ll have hot cocoa,” she laughed. “Our Late ‘til 8 extra shopping hours were a bit quiet, probably due to the bitter cold evening, but those who came in were excited to have a few extra hours to browse, both before and after the Electric Lights Parade,” said Kirkland, who echoed Wren’s assessment that this year’s Passport to Christmas drew more customers to the downtown merchants than previous years’ events. “This year was the first that many of the businesses have stayed open late, so we’ll have to evaluate how successful it’s been before we make a commitment for next year. We’re always searching and planning for fun events, all year round.” Wren is happy to follow the consensus of the rest of the downtown merchants, but she personally supports the return of “Late ‘til 8” next year. “I’d like the Marysville community to be able to count on this as a tradition,” Wren said. According to Wren, the Wrenhaven Vintage Market’s

more popular items on Dec. 7 included snowmen that were handmade from old bottles, salt and pepper shakers, table settings and holiday-themed home decor. As for the Hilton Pharmacy, Kirkland reported selling a variety of items, from fashionable scarves and unique ornaments to “fartless” chili mix and holiday-themed fragrant foaming soap. “As always, we just want to thank our wonderful and loyal customers, without whom running this business would not be half as fun,” Kirkland said. “We count on them every day.” “After celebrating our oneyear anniversary on Third Street, we couldn’t feel more blessed,” Wren said. “This community has really welcomed us. We have truly fabulous customers. They’re committed to shopping local. I also have the best neighbors a shop owner could ever ask for.”

Kirkland added that many of the downtown merchants will offer promotions and individual store events during the final week of holiday shopping this year.

Hilton’s invites shoppers to its “Snowflake Saturday” on Dec. 14, during which anyone can bring in a handcut paper snowflake, to add to the store’s collection, in

exchange for a 20-percentoff coupon. On the following Saturday, Dec. 21, the family-owned pharmacy will conduct its first-ever ugly Christmas sweater contest.

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community’s donations. As a result, we’ve had to give out less food so far this holiday season.” “Our shelves have never been as bare as they are right now,” said Cindy Reece, treasurer of the Arlington Community Food Bank. “This will make a huge impact to our community.” This donation comes in time to help support the Arlington Community Food Bank’s Christmas meal basket distribution to an estimated 1,000 clients on Dec. 20. “We are grateful to the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians for this tremendous gift,” said Sue Keezer, president of the Arlington Community Food Bank. “It will literally help us feed thousands of people at a time of great need. We sincerely thank them for their generosity and commitment to making our community a better place.” According to Butchart, the Arlington Community Food Bank is on track to complete the construction of its new facilities by the end of January, and the funds from the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians will help finish that project. “In fact, along the way in the building process, we’ve had to remove some things from the project, due to lack of funding, that we can now add back in,” Butchart said.

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Arlington Rotary names Students of the Month tives that she exemplifies, which make them want to follow her. Novy is also quietly tenacious. If something does not come easily to her, she works to improve on it, rather than giving up. Novy was deemed a natural for this award, and is making a donation to World Vision Organization, specifically to support the Philippines. Mugho moved to America from Mombasa, Kenya, Africa, where he lived with his parents, and attended the Aga Khan Academy of Mombasa, until halfway through 8th grade. His parents sent him to Darrington, to live with his aunt and uncle, so he could be integrated into the U.S. educational system. Mugho started school in Darrington in the second semester of 8th grade, and he’s admitted that it was scary being new to the continent and only knowing two people. By contrast, he now reports that he is happy and stable in America, and is working hard to achieve his full potential and become the best that he can be. Mugho is the president of his 10th-grade class, maintains a GPA of 3.973, plays

ARLINGTON — The Rotary Club of Arlington recently recognized its Outstanding Students for the Month of November. The students honored by this recognition are awarded vouchers for $50 each, as donations to nonprofit groups at their school or in their community. Arlington Rotarian and School District Superintendent Dr. Kris McDuffy presented recognition certificates to Hanna Novy, an 8th-grade student from Post Middle School, and Alfred Mugho, a sophomore at Darrington High School. Novy has been described by her principal, Voni Walker, as well as her teachers and peers, as exhibiting attributes necessary for good leadership. According to those who nominated her, she is responsible, hardworking and represents what is best about young people today. Novy practices good citizenship and critical thinking skills, and is a good listener who leads by example, empowering her peers by providing encouragement, and asking good questions that make them think. She allows others to see posi-

on the Darrington Loggers football team as the kicker and is excited that they made it to the playoffs. He’s currently enjoying wrestling, and plans to join the National Honor Society. Mugho is always reaching out to do good things, and is actively involved with community service at the Good Tidings Assembly Church in Darrington. Those who know him describe him as passionate about art, especially drawing cars, and his artwork was showcased last year. Mugho loves music and playing soccer, and talks with his parents regularly, visiting them during the summer. His goals are to attend an Ivy League college, obtain a master’s degree in automotive engineering and design, with a possible associate’s degree in renewable energy, to help the world’s energy crisis. Mugho’s career goal is to become a vehicle designer and engineer, or a propulsion engineer and designer at NASA or Boeing. He has many dreams and goals, and plans to work hard and persevere. Mugho decided to award his $50 donation to the Darrington Food Bank.

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ARLINGTON — Among those making merry in downtown Arlington on Dec. 7 were members of the Arlington-Smokey Point Chamber of Commerce, who capitalized on the crowds drawn to Olympic Avenue by the city’s “Hometown Holidays” celebrations that day, by set-

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Arlington girls defeat MG on the hardcourt

BY BRANDON ADAM badam@arlingtontimes.com

ARLINGTON — The Arlington Eagles improved their record by defeating the Marysville Getchell Chargers, 61-24, on Dec. 10. Coming off their narrow 45-42 victory against Stanwood Dec. 6, the Eagles claimed their third victory of the season defeating MG. Much like their first game of the season against MarysvillePilchuck, the Eagles were quick to shoot and score from the start. On offense, the Eagles made their way inside the key, scoring on layups, and capitalizing on rebounds. Senior center Lyndsay Leatherman used her height and strength to rebound and tip-in shots. Leatherman was also the highest scoring player for the Eagles, totaling 16 points. Although Arlington had a clear height advantage, they also included shorter threats in their arsenal. The Eagles’ 5’0” sophomore guard Serafina Balderas also added to Arlington’s offen-

sive drive using her ball-handling skills and speed to get inside the Chargers’ defense. Sophomore guards Sarah Shortt and Gracie Castaneda showed that they could shoot from afar, both claiming a threepoint shot for the night. On defense, the Eagles guarded their territory with frequent steals, tipped passes and defensive rebounds that had the Chargers doubling back to their side of the court. The Eagles’ constant offensive presence kept the Chargers on guard through most of the game. Arlington’s Head Coach Joe Marsh credits the girls’ work ethic for their most recent win. “They love to play defense,” Marsh said. “They’re always scrambling around, and diving on the floor.” With league opponents coming up, Marsh is preparing his team for the next crucial games. “These are the ones that count,” Marsh said. “These are the ones that determine the playoffs.” In the first quarter, the Eagles

scored 14 unanswered points before the Chargers came up with any points. The Eagles used their range to shoot from afar, as their taller teammates made their way inside. Leatherman and junior Jessica Ludwig were the period’s top scorers. By the end of the first, the Eagles led the Chargers 16-3. In the second quarter, the Eagles upped its shooting spree, knocking down 20 points, furthering their lead over MG. The ever-present defense on the Eagles’ court held the Chargers to scoring only three points that entire quarter. The Eagles led 36-6 at the half. After halftime, Eagles cooled down a little on both shooting and defense, scoring 12 points and allowing eight points. Castaneda added to that total by hitting a three-pointer. The Eagles ended the third 48-14. The game concluded as the Eagles added 13 more points, with Shortt hitting her one and only three-pointer attempt. The game ended with a score of 61-24.

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Arlington junior Brittany DeNike guards M-G freshman Gabby Grandbois.

Lakewood grapplers compete in double dual BY BRANDON ADAM badam@marysvilleglobe.com

LAKEWOOD — Lakewood High School lost both of its wrestling matches at the double-dual hosted by Marysville-Pilchuck High School. The traveling Cougars went to M-P’s gymnasium to face off with the M-P Tomahawks, and then the Jackson High School Timberwolves. The Cougars lost 57-22 against M-P, and 42-36 against Jackson. Lakewood, a 2A team, started with the 3A M-P Tomahawks, which won both of its matches that night, beating Granite Falls High School 42-35 later in the evening. From the start, M-P worked the Lakewood wrestlers, scoring pins and winning a decision. What made matters worse for Lakewood were the forfeits on their team, which impacted the next game. “We had three forfeits, injuries and a few grade problems,” Lakewood Head Coach Thomas O’Hara said. “We don’t have as much depth as Marysville.”

Other difficulties Lakewood faced were mismatched age groups and inexperience. “We were outgunned in some matches,” O’Hara said. “We have freshmen and kids who never wrestled before.” Injuries and forfeits aside, Lakewood experienced some success against M-P when they did wrestle. In the 126-pound weight class, Hunter Olson pinned M-P’s Steven Duong in the first round, and 285-pound Tristan Nelson pinned his opponent in the third round. In the 182-pound weight class, Jeff Harrison pinned M-P’s Hunter Hintze in the second round. The Cougars got their pin points, but they were not able win any matches by decisions. M-P was able to obtain five pins and a match by decision. M-P also benefited from the three forfeits by Lakewood. “I thought our guys wrestled really well,” O’Hara said. “We did some things wrong and we did some things right.” Gage Gilbertson, in the 170pound weight class, wrestled against M-P’s Killian Page,

but was bested by Page’s grappling ability, getting pinned in the second round. “I thought he wrestled a good match,” O’Hara said. “Killian’s such an athlete we couldn’t finish it.” Although the first match was a loss for Lakewood, O’Hara is not worried for the upcoming season.

“It’s the beginning of the season,” O’Hara said. “We’re kicking the dust off still.” In the next match, Lakewood went against Jackson, a 4A school, but was able to score better. In the 113-pound weight class, Lakewood’s Tommie Mostellor pinned her opponent 1:26 into

the match. Against the Timberwolves, the Cougars were able to win six of their matches, all by pins, making for a much closer match. Jackson still came out on top, winning the match by securing two pins, two decisions and three forfeits against Lakewood for the 42-35 victory.

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Lakewood senior George Treml sets up bridge beneath M-P’s Jose Villagomez.

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‘Military Day’ returns to Pioneer Hall, Museum BY KIRK BOXLEITNER kboxleitner@marysvilleglobe.com

ARLINGTON — While the 14th annual “Military Day” at the Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Hall and Museum on Dec. 7 received relatively modest attendance numbers, event organizers were heartened to see local Boy Scouts such as 10-year-old Michael Vaughn in attendance, as they took the time to shake the hands of the veterans in attendance, and thank them for their service to their country. Of Jack Hayes’ 21 years in the Army, six were spent serving in Vietnam, where he was joined by not only two of his brothers, but also his brother-in-law. While he was reticent to share too many details of his time overseas, he appreciated the courtesy of Vaughn, who joined his fellow Boy Scouts in conducting a flag ceremony at the Pioneer Hall in honor of the occasion. “We should be nicer to our veterans,” Vaughn said. “Don’t overlook what they have to teach you.” Both Vaughn and his fellow Boy Scout Jayden Winters took pride in the fact that their forebears — Vaughn’s grandfather, as well as Winters’ great-grandfather — had served in World War II. “It’s valuable whenever we can show our respect to those who fought for our country, and gave us the freedom to conduct events like this,” said Greg Vaughn,

Michael’s father. “Any time there’s any kind of event like this, he’s all over it,” said Sherri Winters of her son Jayden. “He’s all about service and experience.” Jared Dickson was one of the survivors of the sinking of the USS Curtiss at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, and after offering his recollections at last year’s “Military Day” at the Pioneer Hall, he returned this year to observe the ceremonies, and visit with fellow veterans and their families in the Pioneer Museum’s aisles of local war memorabilia. “The bombing of Pearl Harbor was a terrifying experience that I don’t care to talk about,” Dickson said. “I’m real proud of the fellows who fought for our country at the time, but we’re all going to be a thing of the past very soon.” Willy Hughes, commander of Arlington Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1561, touted WWII veterans such as Dickson as examples that all Americans, military and civilian alike, should strive to emulate. “We remain inspired by their resolve and their unrelenting dedication,” Hughes said on Dec. 7, “and today, 72 years later, we are still inspired by their actions. So, let’s leave here equally deterKirk Boxleitner/Staff Photo mined to serve our nation as selflessly as they did, and let’s strive to make them Sylvia Dycus chats with Pearl Harbor survivor Jared Dickson at the Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer proud.” Museum’s ‘Military Day’ on Dec. 7.

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Payton, left, and Landon Countryman show off the presents they solicited at their joint birthday party on Dec. 7 for the U.S. Marine Corps Toys For Tots Foundation. Kirk Boxleitner/Staff Photo

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Toys for Tots receives boxful of presents from birthday kids BY KIRK BOXLEITNER kboxleitner@marysvilleglobe.com

ARLINGTON — Hubb’s Pizza was bustling with at least 40 birthday party guests on the already busy afternoon of Dec. 7, but the occasion wasn’t just a

chance for siblings Landon and Payton Countryman to have fun and receive gifts, since the roughly 25 presents that they got actually went to those who needed them more. Richard Crossley, an

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area director for the U.S. Marine Corps Toys For Tots Foundation, stopped by to pick up the presents, since Landon, 8, and Payton, 5, had asked their guests to bring unwrapped gifts that could be donated to the charity organization. “On our invitations, we informed all of our guests that the gifts would be going to Toys For Tots, and to please not wrap them, so everyone knew ahead of time what the plan was,” said Emily Countryman, mom to Landon and Payton, whose older sister had staged a similar donation drive for her 7th birthday party. “We got lots of cards, books and games, along with some Play-Doh and a large stuffed Mickey Mouse doll. The kids were excited to have collected a whole boxful for Toys For Tots.” Countryman hopes that all of her children will learn how important it is to give to those who are less fortunate, especially during the holidays. “We want to instill in them the values of charity and generosity toward others, and to see how blessed they are, to have so many friends and family members who are so willing to give,” Countryman said. “I would love for them to do this every year, especially since their birthdays are all so close to Christmas, and they just get overloaded with stuff.” The birthday of Emily Countryman’s youngest daughter also falls fairly close to those of Landon and Payton, so Emily would like to see all three children take part in this type of charitable birthday party, but because her youngest just turned 1 year old, she was exempted from giving her own birthday gifts to others this year. “We are very proud of Landon and Payton for being so open and generous in donating the gifts from their birthday party,” Emily Countryman said. “They are both very caring children, and didn’t hesitate at all when the idea was brought up to them. We hope that it will inspire other kids and families to do the same thing, or even to volunteer for Toys For Tots.”

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Holiday crafts show packs crowds into KBCC BY KIRK BOXLEITNER kboxleitner@marysvilleglobe.com

MARYSVILLE — The Ken Baxter Community Center was filled with its standard complement of 10 inside vendors and 16 outside vendors for the sixhour holiday crafts show held in conjunction with

this year’s “Merrysville for the Holidays” in Comeford Park on Dec. 7. “We always get great crowds,” Ken Baxter Community Center Coordinator Maryke Burgess said. “Our most popular indoor vendor was probably Teria Huaracha Williams, of Huaracha

Studios, who makes very creative leather goods with metal studs on them, including everything from purses to jewelry and containers. She was a big hit with the motorcycle crowd.” Burgess also touted the Enchanted Garden Art of Marysville’s Lori Burkheimer as a local favorite.

“She designs these amazing wall-mounted bottleopeners, perfect for your man-cave or back deck,” Burgess said. “You open your bottle, and the cap falls into a jar below. The Seahawks-themed openers did well, of course,” she laughed. Huaracha Studios can

be found online at www. huarachastudios.com, while Enchanted Garden Art is on Facebook at www.facebook. com / pag es / Enchanted Garden-Art-by-ScrapwoodStudio/230147420372674. Burgess encouraged community members to call her at 360-363-8450 if they missed their opportunities to connect with any of the holiday crafts show’s vendors. “I’m very proud of the crafters, the attendees and all those involved in the Merrysville for the Holidays Electric Lights Parade for braving the cold weather,” Burgess said. “It was worth it, though, because the quality of the vendors’ products was terrific, and it was such a fun night.” While Burgess deemed it premature to reveal too many possible details regarding next year’s holiday crafts show, she assured anyone with ideas for the city’s seasonal crafts shows

that she’s always open to suggestions. “We want to keep things fresh and exciting,” Burgess said. “I encourage food vendors and crafters who have anything unique and different to offer to contact me. In fact, I’ll have applications ready in January for our spring crafts show, coming up in April. I just appreciate all the citizens of Marysville who dedicated their time and effort to turning this past Saturday into a fantastic evening and weekend.”

Burgess noted that another festive entertainment option, right in town, is the annual Holiday Tour of Lights at Cedarcrest Golf Course, located at 6810 84th St. NE in Marysville, on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, from 6-9 p.m., through Dec. 29. Suggested donations are $3 for children, $5 for adults and $20 for families. “The lights and amenities offered are a great way to have fun locally,” Burgess said.

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Firefighters collect for Marysville Food Bank

MARYSVILLE — Firefighters from the Marysville Fire District Local 3219 were joined by friends, family members and even Santa Claus at the front entrances of the Marysville Safeway from Dec. 9-11, as they dispensed multi-flavored candy canes in exchange for donations to the Marysville Community Food Bank. Marysville firefighter Kelley Smith has helped

collect for the Marysville Community Food Bank since the mid-1980s, while Marysville Fire Capt. Dan Schwartz began taking in donations for the Food Bank in the early 1990s. Both men recall sending their fire trucks out into Marysville neighborhoods each year, before the Marysville Fire District’s increased call volumes and service areas compelled them to switch to soliciting cash and food from local grocery stores and supermarkets nearly a

decade ago. “This is actually our first holiday food drive without a fire truck,” Schwartz said. “We’re out of spare fire trucks, since they’re all being used.” Schwartz and Smith agreed that the food drive collected more than $500 and several hundred pounds of food in its first night alone, while Schwartz estimated that the second night’s totals were about the same. Although the third night’s totals were still being

totted up as of press time, Schwartz suspected that this year’s three-night total might be slightly down from previous years’ holiday food drives in front of the Safeway on State Avenue. “Those first couple of nights were really cold,” Schwartz said. “We also passed the boot around during the Electric Lights Parade on Saturday, [Dec. 7,] so maybe people did more of their giving on that night.” While Safeway shoppers and passersby continued to drop off food items and handfuls of cash through Dec. 11, a number of them actually declined the candy canes that were offered to them, although Schwartz reported that a majority of donors still nursed a sweet tooth for the holiday treats. “More than a few of the adults have said, ‘Oh, they’re not for me, they’re for my kids,’ which is tough to

“I’ve seen the huge impact that it has on the lives of the less fortunate in the Marysville community.” Kelley Smith Marysville firefighter verify,” Schwartz laughed. “What I like best is seeing the little kids’ faces, when you offer them a candy cane.” Schwartz and Smith both emphasized the value of supporting charities such as the Marysville Community Food Bank during the holiday season. “There are so many unfortunate folks out there who don’t even have enough to eat,” Schwartz said. “You should try to help them out throughout the year, of course, but it becomes an even more pressing need during this season.” Smith explained that he and Marysville Fire Lt. Don

McGee have spent the past month volunteering at the Marysville Community Food Bank during their offduty hours. “I’ve seen the huge impact that it has on the lives of the less fortunate in the Marysville community,” Smith said. “Don and I spent four hours of one Friday volunteering at the Food Bank, and it’s very important work that these people do.” “We just appreciate the support that the community has given our holiday food drives, year after year,” Schwartz said. “I’m warmed by everyone’s smiles and generosity.”

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NEWS BRIEFS M-PHS Winter Concert Dec. 17

from Harry Belafonte. As always, musical performances at M-PHS are family events and free to the public.

MARYSVILLE — The Marysville-Pilchuck High School Winter Concert will kick off at 7 p.m. on Dec. 17 in the M-PHS auditorium. This holiday event will feature the school’s award-winning concert choir, symphonic band, wind ensemble and jazz ensembles. The musical selections are set to include seasonal favorites such as Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride,” and Leontovych and Wilhousky’s “Carol of the Bells,” as well as classical selections from Johann Sebastian Bach and more contemporary pieces

Arts & Tech HS presents ‘And Then I Wrote ...’ TULALIP — The Marysville Arts & Technology High School is presenting the play “And Then I Wrote ...” from 7-9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, on campus at 7204 27th Ave. NE. In this showbiz comedy, a producer and his secretary and other associates try to rewrite a drama by a neophyte playwright into a broad farce, while a gossip columnist tries to blackmail the producer into marriage, and a scatterbrained

old character actor erroneously creates the impression that the leading lady has died. The playwright, who’s also an apprentice mortician, is appalled by the histrionics that accompany the opening of a Broadway show, and as the columnist draws mistaken conclusions that the show is a cover for a murder cult, the rest of the group fosters this impression by substituting a lady undertaker in the role of the still-alive leading lady. Mistaken identities, romance and silly situations are designed to keep the audience laughing through three acts. Admission costs $8 each, or $1 with a canned food donation.

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‘AND THEN I WROTE...’

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Ride” and Wilhousky’s “Carol of the Bells”, as well as classical selections of Johann Sebastian Bach, and more contemporary pieces of Harry Belafonte. As always, musical performances at M-PHS are family events and free to the public.

Dec. 14, 7-9 p.m. The free event will be at Marysville United Methodist Church, 5600 64th St. NE in Marysville.

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The Lakewood High School boys and girls basketball teams host Granite Falls on Dec. 17. The girls hit the hard court beginning at 5 p.m., while the boys face off at 6:45 p.m. The Marysville Getchell and Marysville-

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‘HOLLY NIGHT OF MIRACLES’

Pilchuck boys swim teams hit the water against Shorecrest, at 2:45 p.m., at M-P’s pool. The Arlington wrestling team is hosting Kamiak on Dec. 17, beginning at 7 p.m.

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DO YOU HAVE A FIRST AID KIT FOR YOUR DOG?

A NON-PROFIT RECYCLER

A well-stocked first aid kit for dogs includes:

• Roll cotton • Some cotton balls • Gauze pads • Gauze tape • Hydrogen peroxide (check the expiration date) • Hydrocortisone ointment • Scissors • Eyewash • Silver nitrate • Tweezers • Oral syringes • Pediolyte® or other balanced electrolyte fluid • Baby food – meat flavors work best • Large towel • Exam gloves • 1-inch white tape (in addition to gauze tape) • Rolls of elastic wrap • Emergency ice pack • Thermometer (both oral and rectal thermometers can be used rectally)

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