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Helping Hands Board Secretary Etta Melhart, left, helps longtime customer Patricia Meda pick out the best clothes for her kids.

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ARLINGTON — The clock is ticking for Helping Hands of Arlington.

The thrift store at 127 W. Cox Ave. has until the end of October to find a new home, but without some outside intervention even the most inexpensive of options will be well out of their reach.

“We’ve found three houses for less than $100,000, one just down the street for about $75,000,” said Lana Lasley, treasurer and store manager for Helping Hands. “We’ve applied for grants from the Tulalip and Stillaguamish tribes, the Lions Club, United Way and anyone else we could think of.”

The city of Arlington is reclaiming the property used by both Helping Hands and the Arlington Food Bank for public works SEE HELPING, PAGE 2

Robotics Club recycles electronics

BY KIRK BOXLEITNER kboxleitner@marysvilleglobe.com

ARLINGTON — The Arlington High School Robotics Club faced unpleasant weather as close to half of their roughly two-dozen members stood outside and patiently collected cash donations and electronic items at their annual recycling drive on Oct. 1.

AHS Robotics Club President Dan Radion estimated that not only the day’s cold rain, but also the event’s move to a new location might have diminished the community’s participation.

“Fewer people have come by this year than last year when we were at the high school,” said Radion,

as he and his fellow students stood ready to load computers, monitors, laptops, TVs, cell phones, printers, telephones and computer accessories into the PC Recycle truck in the parking lot of the Co-op Farm Supply in downtown Arlington.

“We’ve looked through and found a few working pieces of electronic equipment, like computer screens, that our club might be able to use for our next build season. Most of it’s gone straight to PC Recycle, but we’ve been able to get some stuff for free.”

The annual recycling drive is free, but donations fund the club which SEE RECYCLE, PAGE 2

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From left, Arlington High School Robotics Club members Robert Haynes, Dan Radion, Trevor Staiger, Sean McClenaghan and Ryan Frederick show off their latest robot at their Oct. 1 electronics recycling drive fundraiser.

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October 12, 2011

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HELPING FROM PAGE 1 offices and improvements to Haller Park.

According to Arlington Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield, city staff have been providing Helping Hands with any contacts that may be able to help the store find a new space in Arlington.

While the Arlington Food Bank has secured new property at the Arlington Airport, the staff of Helping Hands is still searching for about 1,000 square feet of rent-free space, since the

thrift store donates its proceeds back to the community.

“We can pay for our utilities, but if we have to pay rent, we won’t have any money left to give away,” Lasley said. “Last year, we dispensed $18,000 to community groups. This year, we’ve only been able to hand out $7,500.”

The thrift store’s most recent payout was in June of this year, when it parceled out $500 each to the Arlington Boys & Girls Club, Support 46, Cocoon House, the Arlington “Dollars for Scholars” Foundation, Domestic Violence Services of

Snohomish County, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Toys for Tots and Village Community Services’ “Voices of the Village.”

“We’ve gotten letters from customers telling us that because our clothes are so inexpensive, they buy them in bulk and ship them to people in need in Mexico, the Philippines and the Ukraine,” Lasley said. “We have one big Russian guy who comes in like clockwork and buys up as many of our stuffed animals as he can to ship back to his home country. It’s gratifying to hear that what we do is able to serve not just our local community, but

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The store’s customers on Oct. 5 were outspoken in support of Helping Hands, both as a community service organization and as a place to shop.

“I’ve been coming here every week for the past 10 years,” said Patricia Meda, an Everett resident who continues to drive to her former hometown of Arlington to patronize the store. “They have good prices on kids’ clothes.”

“Helping Hands helps a lot of people,” said Lorraine Counsellor, who’s come from Smokey Point for

eight years to bolster its community donations and take advantage of its bargains. “I hope they find a new place. There are so many folks who depend on this store, especially these days, with no jobs and prices on everything else going up.”

Arlington’s Sue Brodeur guessed that she’s visited the store almost every day that it’s been open.

“You just can’t beat this place,” Brodeur said.

“They’ve got quality clothes at such great prices that I sometimes feel stingy for how much I’m paying, because they give that money back to the commu-

nity. I try to make up for it when I can. Plus, the ladies who volunteer here are so loyal and devoted that it makes this a fun place to shop.”

“We need somebody to step up,” Lasley said. “It could be a tax write-off for them. We’re only weeks away from our deadline, but we’ll keep trying right up to the last minute. We’re running out of time, but we haven’t given up hope.”

For more information, call Helping Hands at 360435-2214. Ideas, offers of help and donations can be mailed to 127 W. Cox Ave., Arlington, WA 98223.

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they’d set up their tent outside the Co-op. “Last year, we had a couple of folks who donated $100 each, but this year, we might not break $800.”

“We still accomplished one task today,” said fellow AHS Robotics Club member Ryan Frederick.

“We disassembled the frame from one of our old robots.”

“We collect money at recycling drives, but we also recycle our own robots,” said Sean McClenaghan, another club member.

Radion cited the club’s

bonding as a team and dedication to its tasks as valuable learning experiences in their own right.

“It’s more than just competition,” Radion said. “We learn about businesses, from those who support us, and we develop 3D design skills.”

“These kids are committed,” said Brett Sarver, director of the AHS technology program, who added that students have applied for a grant from the Office of Naval Research. “They’re the ones who make this all happen.”

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“The amount of funds we have will determine how ambitious we can be,” said Radion, who noted that this year’s recycling drive had collected $120 by 1 p.m., four hours after

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LWSD holds School Finance and Information Fair

BY KIRK BOXLEITNER kboxleitner@marysvilleglobe.com

LAKEWOOD — With two propositions slated for next February’s ballot, the Lakewood School District took the time to explain to the community what’s at stake.

Lakewood Middle School hosted a “School Finances and Information Fair” on Oct. 4, for the community to learn more about these two proposed ballot measures.

Proposition one would renew the current maintenance and operations levy, which represents approximately 20 percent of the district’s total operating budget.

Proposition two would be a capital levy to pay for critical repairs at some of its schools, as well as to continue funding the district’s investment in technology and address pre-planning for a future modernization of its high school.

Lakewood School District Superintendent Dr. Dennis Haddock and Lakewood Middle School Principal Crystal Knight were among the district staff and faculty who answered questions in the school commons that evening, with oversized display charts and graphs to help illustrate their points.

“By conducting this as an informal open house, we hope that the district and the community can learn from

each other,” Haddock said.

“We can use the input we receive from this night to help provide further information to the community before the February election.”

Fred Owyen, the district’s director of operations, emphasized the importance of addressing its critical facility needs prior to the anticipated high school project, which would consume years of planning, design, construction and bond payments.

Among those needs are the district-wide controls for its heating and ventilation systems, which staff described as obsolete and unreliable to

the point of inconveniencing students and increasing costs, and the roof of English Crossing Elementary, which they asserted must be replaced before it causes serious damage to the school.

The 11 older portable classrooms were likewise characterized as uninhabitable and past the point at which modernization would be cost-effective, while the stadium was presented as needing preservation to prevent further deterioration, until it could be modernized in the future.

Some of the strongest expressions of community support that evening for modernizing the high

school came from elementary school parents such as Marissa Schroeder and Yvonne Gallardo, both moms of Cougar Creek Elementary students.

“I would have said ‘yes’ no matter what, but it’s nice to see what I’m saying ‘yes’ for,” Gallardo laughed.

“It’s because of my two little ones that I’ll advocate so strongly for the high school,” Schroeder said. “I feel like we got spoiled with our beautiful Cougar Creek facility, and education is a huge priority for us. The community is growing a lot, but this plan wouldn’t cost us any more than we’re already paying.”

Haddock had explained to

Schroeder that the levies and bonds would maintain a level tax rate for citizens.

“We have buildings that are nearly 30 years old, but designed with a 50-year-old educational model that does not provide a cohesive learning environment,” said Robin Barker, executive administrative assistant for the district. “The buildings that are more than 40 years old need work to last through the high school project. They have not received any significant repairs since they were constructed, and many of their systems are failing, creating difficult environments

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One of David Keifer’s kids already graduated from Lakewood High School last year, but he’s got another one still attending Lakewood Middle School.

“My kids are both Lakewood lifers,” Keifer laughed. “This is just the right thing to do, because it’s an investment in our kids. It’s structured so that it maintains our district facilities without putting undue tax burdens on our citizens.”

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Caregivers are required for the Ready Readers programs, which are supported by the Friends of the Arlington Library.

The month of Halloween also offers appropriately ghoulish events for youngsters. “DIY Teen: Zombie

Mayhem” kicks off at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13, and will feature zombie cupcake decorating, zombie truffles, zombie skulls, zombie magnetic haiku and “zombigotchi” zombie paper dolls.

On Friday, Oct. 28, at 2 p.m., “El Día de los Muertos: Day of the Dead” will offer schoolage children an opportunity to learn about the traditions behind the Mexican holiday and make a delicious spooky treat. This event is also supported by the Friends of the Arlington Library.

Moving on to more adult fare, the Friends of the Library welcome newcomers to their monthly meeting on the second Wednesday of the

month, Oct. 12, at 3:30 p.m.

Those looking to learn basic computer skills in a supportive environment can attend classes on the Internet on Saturday, Oct. 15, and on email on Saturday, Oct. 29, at 8:45 a.m. on both days, but class size is limited so preregistration is required.

“Chopped: A Library Foodie Competition” will take place Thursday, Oct. 20, at 3 p.m. This program, also supported by the Friends of the Arlington Library, teaches attendees how to take ordinary, everyday foods and create dishes designed to impress judges.

For more information, call 360-435-3033.

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Community art project kicks off in October

MARYSVILLE — The Marysville Arts Coalition, in partnership with the Marysville Parks Department, the Greater Marysville Artists’ Guild, Arts & Tech High School, and several local businesses, is coordinating a community-wide art project to help showcase the city’s holiday spirit while raising money to fund local arts opportunities.

A parade of unique plywood wreaths, decorated

to represent families, service clubs or businesses, will be installed on light poles throughout the city beginning the week before Thanksgiving, to be displayed throughout the Christmas holiday.

In fact, the outdoor decorations will be stored for reuse for the next three years, said Parks director Jim Ballew, with additional styles added in subsequent years.

The 39” wreaths, manu-

factured by Arts & Tech students, will be available at several retail locations beginning Monday, Oct. 10, and at the Parks Department’s office at Jennings Park.

The cost is $30 for a blank cutout, and will include suggestions for weather-resistant decorating ideas.

Buyers also have the option of having their wreaths created by professional artists and crafters

for an additional $30 fee ($60 total).

The idea of the plywood cutouts is similar to projects managed by the Arlington Arts Council and Downtown Arlington Business Association, but with a Marysville twist.

The goal is to display 100 unique and festive holiday wreaths along Marysville’s busy corridors in a show of community spirit and unity.

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Marysville schools’ next ELL family info night set for Oct. 18

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MARYSVILLE — The Marysville School District will be conducting another information night for Spanish-speaking parents on Oct. 18. The MSD Board room at 4220 80th St. NE will serve as the site for the meeting from 6-9 p.m.

Wendy Messarina, the district’s Spanish parent/community liaison, explained that the goal of the ELL family info nights is to provide Spanishspeaking attendees with information about the services offered by the school district, as well as resources available to them in the community.

This ELL family info night is set to include details

about the ELL department and the school system as a whole, as well as school attendance and Juvenile Court, the “Family Access” program that allows parents to check students’ grades online, Internet safety and anti-gang tips for parents, free lunches at school, “Lunch Buddies,” bullying prevention and the counseling services available at the schools.

Among the community resources represented will be Labor & Industries free interpreters, free English and computer classes, GED information, technical careers, public library services including help with homework, parenting tips, medical insurance, college and financial aid, free clothing and food providers, the PUD, Cocoon House, the Marysville Fire Department, the YMCA Minority Achievers Program, after-school programs for teenagers, lowincome and migrant programs, Special Education and the PTA Art Reflection program.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Lundberg deserves your vote Donna and I have had the pleasure of working with Pete Lundberg on many projects over the years. Be it as parents, PSTA members or as volunteers working on bond and levy committees, Pete was always there as a staunch supporter of improving the learning opportunities for Marysville’s youth. His depth of experience will bring added insight to the school board and his proven work ethic means he will be there to make sure the job gets done.

It would have been easy for Pete to retire to his family and hobbies feeling good about what he had done for this community, but that’s not Pete. The fire still burns and those are the type of individuals we need representing us. So show your appreciation and support by voting “Pete Lundberg” onto the Marysville School Board.

Steve and Donna Muller Marysville

Nehring is a leader I am writing to encourage the voters of the city of Marysville to retain Jon Nehring as Mayor of Marysville.

Jon is a great advocate for the city of Marysville. I have worked with Jon for several years and know he is an honest man who is always positive and dedicates himself to serving the public. He is constantly working for the betterment of Marysville and the greater community.

Jon has the ability to bring people together to solve common problems. He is well

respected by other public officials in Snohomish County.

We elected Jon as Chairman of Snohomish County Tomorrow (SCT), an advisory board to the Snohomish County Council.

He has done an outstanding job at SCT. I enjoy working with Jon and am proud to endorse him.

During these difficult economic times, we need steady, effective leadership. Marysville is fortunate to have a great public servant in Jon Nehring.

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Vote for Nehring When my husband and I bought our house in Marysville 12 years ago, our intention was to stay about a year or two and then move on. But happily, those plans never developed.

We both come from smaller Washington cities and were drawn to the “small town” feel of Marysville.

I currently run a successful design business in Marysville and I have worked with many local companies, both as vendors and clients. I enjoy the support that I have received from the city and its many offices.

From the Police Department to the Parks and Recreation Department — everyone I have interacted with has been helpful and proud to serve their community. Unfortunately, the downward turn of our economy has forced Marysville to make cuts in services and staffing, but I feel like the current city staff is still working very hard to provide the level of service I’ve come to appreciate.

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It is an awesome responsibility, a noble calling and a passion that requires us to rise above any challenge and do the best job we can for every child, every hour, every day.

These are challenging and tumultuous times. Now, more than ever, it requires us to be laser focused on our mission and what’s essential.

It also requires us to pull together, support one another and demonstrate the power of teamwork.

We have worked very hard over the past few years to be clear.

Clarity — the definition: “The quality of being clear, pure and transparent.” Our focus: clarity about who we are; clarity about our core work; clarity about where we are; clarity about standards and accountability; and clarity about where we go from here. Our strategic plan adopted in 2010 will guide our work for the next five to seven years helping us to stay true to our mission and core values. We are clear about our core work — educating ALL children, preparing and inspiring them to achieve their full potential.

In addition to clarity, we have fostered coherence across our school system — aligning our work to maximize our impact. Each of our schools and departments establish annual school/department improvement plans that align to our district strategic plan. These specific and measurable plans guide all of our work. We frequently assess how we are doing in relation to these plans. We use the data we gather to determine our next steps. This clarity and coherence

Guest Opinion Dr. Kristine Mcduffy are making a difference across the school system.

Our Leadership Team: principals; assistant principals; directors; and cabinet members, are modeling for our entire school system the power of teamwork!

We have developed our Collective Commitments which are: n We accept learning as the fundamental purpose of our schools and district and therefore are willing to examine all practices in light of their impact on student learning. n We are committed to working together to achieve our collective purpose. We cultivate a collaborative culture through development of high-performing teams. n We assess our effectiveness on the basis of results rather than intentions. Individuals, teams and schools seek relevant data and information and use that information to promote continuous improvement.

One of our district essentials is putting into practice the cycle of continuous improvement through professional learning communities. There are teams at all levels of the organization — departments; grade levels; content areas; leadership. These teams meet on a regular basis to examine their data and make adjustments in their practice. It is impressive to see the level of commitment and profes-

sionalism focused on results.

Yes, these are challenging times.

Yes, there is a lot of uncertainty in our work. Yes, we would benefit from stability in funding and accountability systems. But, these children and families walking through our doors each and every day can’t wait. They deserve the very best. They deserve optimism and positive professionalism and we can deliver!

Our commitment to the success of every child, every hour, every day is unyielding. We will continue to rise above these challenging and tumultuous times through focus, teamwork and optimism.

Thank you for entrusting us with the community’s most valuable resource — the children. We are so fortunate to be members of this caring, committed community.

Please consider joining us . . .

Focus on Education Measuring Our Progress Tuesday, Nov.15, noon to 2 p.m.

Noon: Lunch 1 p.m.: School Tour We will be hosting our community in our schools and classrooms to provide an opportunity for you to see first-hand evidence of the progress we are making. Included in the day’s activities will be a bus ride to a few schools, classroom visits, and a hosted lunch. You can RSVP with Andrea Conley at 360618-6217.

Dr. Kristine McDuffy is the Superintendent of the Arlington Public Schools and can be reached at 360-618-6202 or www.asd.wednet.edu.

October 12, 2011

The Arlington Times • The Marysville Globe

LETTERS FROM PAGE 6 So it distresses me when I see that one of the Mayoral candidates, Kelly Wright, states on his website in regards to a city staffing review, “A top-to-bottom review will find those redundancies and help us eliminate them...” I can only gather that by “redundancies” he means employees, and I can’t begin to imagine our city doing with even less. While I appreciate Mr. Wright’s contract work in countries like Iraq and Afghanistan, to compare their third world governments and budget structures to Marysville is a little ridiculous.

I know Jon Nehring has only been in office for a short time, but I’ve seen him around town, in local businesses, even on my own street in one of the annexed neighborhoods.

Evidently the annexation issue was the reason Mr. Wright decided to run.

Funny, Kelly Wright read about Marysville’s annexation while 6,700 miles away.

Jon Nehring was right here in town actively participating in the process.

My vote for Mayor will go to Jon Nehring, giving him the opportunity to allow Marysville to grow — while keeping our friendly small town ways.

Jennifer Ward Marysville

Klein for Arlington Council Ken Klein comes from a pioneer family who settled in Arlington and the surrounding area as dairy farmers in the late 1800s.

Ken spent all his life here as have his parents, wellknown figures at Safeway and the Arlington School District. Upon graduation from high school, Ken went on to WWU and received his degree in Business/ Finance and is employed as a manager at a large food service company.

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served on the Arlington Planning Commission and currently serves as the Vice Chair for the Snohomish County Planning Commission which is instrumental in balancing the needs and desires of residents with the most satisfactory use of the lands over which the County has jurisdiction. It takes a patient, thoughtful person to juggle the needs of developers against environmentalists, of residents who value the “rural” lifestyle against those who want more urban amenities closer to their homes.

Ken is the kind of person, while not being able to satisfy everybody all the time, is able to calmly explain the issue at hand and the pieces of law, local, state and federal which may be impacting the planning commission’s decisions.

Upon graduation he chose Arlington as his home, knowing how much it meant to him to grow up in Arlington, to his family to remain nearby and then upon his marriage, to raise his own children in the same environment he had benefited so much from as a child.

Ken is a straight talker who has no personal agenda other than to be of service to his community. He is dependable and knowledgeable about not just how Arlington needs to move forward prosperously, but how Arlington fits into a larger Snohomish County.

Please vote for Ken Klein for Arlington City Council.

Catherine Paxton Arlington

Leadership that listens “Leadership that listens.” That is the slogan on Jon Nehring’s political campaign signs. It is unfortunate that it is all too common for our political leaders of today to make promises and slogans that are nothing but that; slogans. Fortunately for the

citizens of Marysville, our mayor does more than just make slogans. He actually does what the slogans say.

The Mayor has sat down with members of Marysville Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 3219 on multiple occasions. He told our members that he had an “Open Door Policy” and encouraged each of us to contact him at any time with questions and concerns. On each occasion he has listened to our concerns related to the safety and well-being of Marysville’s citizens.

He has made Public Safety his number-one priority as mayor. He demonstrated this to our members when he asked for our endorsement and continues to demonstrate this to us in our discussions. When told that our Local had serious concerns over issues of Public Safety, he found ways to educate himself on the issues. He has worked to improve communications between the Fire Administration, the Fire District Board of Directors, the City Council and his office. Our citizens probably haven’t seen or felt any of the effects of his work at this level, but the positive impacts on their safety are apparent to all of us in the Professional Firefighter’s Local.

Jon Nehring has worked to improve revenues for the city and at the same time has been a part of finding ways to balance the budget and has used conservative spending to continue to provide services to the citizens of Marysville. He has shown us that he is interested in forming important relationships with individuals and groups who can help him be more effective in guiding Marysville through these difficult economic times. This is a person who has longterm goals for the city and is energetic and dynamic enough to see those goals to their end successes.

“Leadership that listens” is a simple enough slogan but Mayor Jon Nehring has

turned that slogan into a guiding principal in his role as Marysville’s mayor.

This is why Marysville’s Professional Firefighters have fully endorsed Jon Nehring in this election and why we encourage the citizens of Marysville to vote for him in November.

Dan Schwartz Marysville

Our current Mayor Jon Nehring has served Marysville extremely well over the past 10 years, as a City Councilmember for over 8 of those years, and most recently as Mayor since August of 2010. He has worked hard on behalf of the citizens of Marysville over that time as a public official, volunteer, and active community member.

With so many cities facing budget crises it is good to see that Marysville is in a financially stable position despite the continued economic downturn. This does not happen by accident but comes from responsible leadership, skilled financial management, and sound budgeting.

Ja m e s W i l l i a m Malsch went to the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 4, 2011.

Born January 16, 1939 in Elk Horn WI, to Leland and Mabel Malsch. Jim’s childhood love of fishing and hunting began in Lake Geneva, WI and developed into a lifelong passion for outdoor activities and adventure.

Jim married Marion Carmin in July 1957 and moved to Seattle. They had 7 children; Daniel, Carmen, David, Joel (Jodi), Rachel, Rebecca and James.

Initially employed at Boeing, Jim’s sharp mind and love of working with his skillful hands soon landed him on a specialized traveling aircraft repair team.

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Support Barb Tolbert for Mayor Arlington faces new challenges and new realities in our current economic climate, the breadth of which demand experienced team leadership. Honest and straightforward communication, coupled with the ability to maximize the strengths of every member of a team, is critical to making difficult but smart and effective decisions in our municipal government.

I had the pleasure of partnering with Barb Tolbert, members of Arlington Fire Department Local 3728, and several outstanding community volunteers during the Arlington Yes on EMS campaign last spring.

A great deal was at stake

for Arlington’s public safety with paramedic services being at risk of underfunding and dangerous cuts.

Barb led the charge as we trained volunteers, rallied fundraisers, communicated with voters about what was at stake, and passed the paramedic services levy by an outstanding 84 percent.

What I most admire about Barb is her ability to draw people together and ensure that everyone can contribute in a meaningful way to a common cause. During the EMS Levy campaign, Barb diligently networked with Arlington citizens to invite them to join the cause, then helped us play to our own strengths and worked in the background to keep all the parts moving smoothly.

While her work was absolutely integral to the passage of the levy, she never boasted about her good work but instead pointed to the collective success brought about through team work and community building.

As mayor, Barb Tolbert will treat our community with integrity while tackling tough issues and bringing people together. I hope you’ll join me in supporting her with your vote this November.

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I have always found Mayor Nehring to be responsive to our concerns as citizens and willing to dive in and work towards solutions. His steady and experienced leadership has served Marysville well and we will need it even more in the coming years which is why my vote is going for Mayor Jon Nehring.

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Always a free spirit seeking new challenges for his mind and new tasks for his hands, Jim began working in the building trades. His intelligence, efficiency, and quality workmanship became well known.

Moving to Arlington in 1980, while building milking parlors and barns, he also began keeping bees as a hobby. Jim’s passion for beekeeping and the honey business eventually developed into the creation of Oso Honey Company.

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In October 1984 Jim married Yvonne Ellis, and became stepfather to Yvette, Donald and Jodey. In July of 2000, Jim and Yvonne adopted beloved son, Elijah. Jim was preceded in death by brothers John and Richard, parents, Aunt Rose and dear friends Vern and Alice Hackett. He is survived by his wife, 11 children, 25 grandchildren, 4 greatgrandchildren, 4 sisters and 5 brothers.

He was an incredible teacher and a loyal friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

The Funeral, followed by a Celebration of Jim’s life will be at 11:30am on Friday, October 14, 2011 at Peace Lutheran Church; 1717 Larson Rd; Silvana, WA 98287.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: WALTER W. HILLS, Deceased.

NO. 11-4-01271-4 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced.

The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060.

This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: September 28, 2011 Lisa A. Finelli, Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative: David E. Duskin, WSBA #5598 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 188 22422 S.R. 9 N.E. Arlington, WA 98223 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 11-4-01271-4 Published: September 28, October 5, 12, 2011 #528568 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 3, SNOHOMISH COUNTY d/b/a CASCADE VALLEY HOSPITAL & CLINICS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by Tim Cavanagh, the presiding officer of the Commissioners of Public Hospital District No. 3, Snohomish County, State of Washington (the “District”), that the Commissioners will hold a Joint Board Meeting with Skagit Valley Hospital on Monday, October 17, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to tour the joint venture facility at Smokey Point, 3823 - 172nd Street NE, Arlington, WA. Dated this 29th day of September, 2011 /s/ Steve Peterson Steve Peterson, Secretary Public Hospital District No. 3 Published: October 5, 12, 2011 #530767 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: PAUL W. BRITTON, SR., Deceased.

NO. 11-4-01272-2 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the per-

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sonal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced.

The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060.

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DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: September 28, 2011 Paul W. Britton, Jr., Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative: Steven J. Peiffle, WSBA #14704 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 188 22422 S.R. 9 N.E. Arlington, WA 98223 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 11-4-01272-2 Published: September 28, October 5, 12, 2011 #528644

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: SUZANNE L. ARMSTRONG, Deceased.

NO. 11-4-01289-7 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced.

The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060.

This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: O c tober 5, 2011 Jesse Peterson, Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative: David E. Duskin, WSBA #5598 Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 188 22422 S.R. 9 N.E. Arlington, WA 98223 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Snohomish County Superior Court, Cause No. 11-4-01289-7 Published: October 5, 12, 19, 2011 #530070 In the Superior Court of the State of Washington for the County of Snohomish IN RE Summons by Publication Mark V Becker, Petitioner, and No. II 3 02364 0 Deana S Becker, Respondents.

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RCW 4.28.100 and Superior Court _9-1-2011 Civil Rule 4.1 of the State of WashDated Signature of Petitioner ington. _Mark Becker _ Dated Print Name Signature of Petitioner File Original of your Response Print Name Serve of Copy of Your Response File Original of your Response on Petitioners: With the Clerk of the Court at: With the Clerk of the Court at: Snohomish County Clerk Snohomish County Clerk MS 605, 3000 Rockefeller MS 605, 3000 Rockefeller Everett, WA 98201 Everett, WA 98201 Published: October 5, 12, 19, 26, Serve of Copy of Your Response Nevember 2, 9, 2011 #530406 on Petitioners: Joey Bighouse DSHS 840 North Broadway suite NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING 340 Bldg A PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT Everett, WA 98201 NO. 3, SNOHOMISH COUNTY Published: October 5, 12, 19, 26, d/b/a CASCADE VALLEY November 2, 9, 2011 #529717 HOSPITAL & CLINICS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by Tim Cavanagh, the presiding offiSUMMARY OF ORDINANCE cer of the Commissioners of PubADOPTIONS lic Hospital District No. 3, SnoYou are hereby notified that on homish County, State of October 3, 2011, the City Council Washington (the “District”), that of the City of Arlington, Washingthe Commissioners will hold a ton, did adopt Ordinance No. Joint Board Meeting with Skagit 2011-026 entitled, Valley Hospital/Skagit Regional “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF Clinics to provide an opportunity ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON for Cascade Valley Hospital pro- AMENDING CHAPTERS 20.08, viders to meet and speak with 20.40, AND 20.44 OF TITLE 20 OF Gregg Davidson, CEO, John Bond, THE ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL MD, Chief Physician Officer and CODE” Jane Root, Chief Administrative And Ordinance No. 2011-027 enOfficer on Monday, October 17, titled, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. regarding the “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF joint venture facility at Smokey ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON Point. The meeting will be held at ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT IN Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. SUPPORT OF A MORATORIUM ON Stillaguamish, Arlington, WA in THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MEDIthe Rainier conference room.

CAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES, Dated this 29th day of Septem- COLLECTIVE GARDENS AND THE ber, 2011 LICENSING AND PERMITTING /s/ Steve Peterson THEREOF AND ADOPTING A Steve Peterson, Secretary WORK PLAN TO EXTEND THE Public Hospital District No. 3 MORATORIUM FOR A FULL YEAR” Published: October 5, 12, 2011 These ordinances are effective #530774 five days from its passage and publication.

The full text of the ordinances is In the Superior Court of the available to interested persons State of Washington for the and will be mailed upon request.

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Eagles soar over Mariner on the pitch

BY JAKE MCNEAL

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ARLINGTON — John C. Lawson Stadium in Arlington was alive when girls varsity soccer squared off against Mariner on Oct. 4. Players, coaches, parents and fans could hear Will.I.Am and the Black-Eyed Peas sing about having “the time of their lives” amid the pre-game music.

Arlington’s squad did the same, scoring quickly and often to post a 12-0 rout in which eight different players scored, a nearly identical result of the Sept. 6 match at Mariner that ended in a 14-0 win.

“We definitely wanted to come

out and win,” said Arlington’s Cassandra Lake, who played keeper and scored in the 64th and 73rd minute after moving to forward. “We moved the ball and made some improvements that we wanted to make coming into the (Oct. 6) game against Jackson. We had to win and that’s what we came out to do.”

Set pieces were a major factor in Arlington’s game plan for the evening.

“We were trying to score off buildups in the air,” Arlington girls soccer head coach Nate Davis said.

“We had some good finishes and some nice header goals.”

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Sophomore forward Dani Taylor sets to clear the ball from Mariner defenders.

Dana Canaria struck first, at the fifth minute, off of Erin Frye’s assist to start the Arlington landslide.

Canaria assisted Kaylee Bartley’s 7th-minute goal and scored again in the 14th minute with Sophia Hitsky’s help for a 3-0 advantage.

Hitsky connected on a shot a minute later. Marisa Rathert scored in the 24th minute, followed by Ronnie Ladines in the 27th for a 6-0 halftime lead.

Arlington matched its six-goal first half with six goals in the second. Frye beat the defense to pair her first-half assist with a second-half goal in the 42nd minute.

Hitsky notched her second goal of the night off of Sadie Hitsky’s assist in the 51st. Lake found daylight with Jordan Adell’s help in the 64th. Bre Morren hit the back of the net from Gabby Padilla’s pass in the 71st and Lake scored again in the 73rd from Ronnie Ladines.

Morren capped the match with a 74th-minute goal off a Darby Winterer connection.

Lake shared time at goalkeeper with Katelyn McDonald, but they were rarely challenged as Mariner’s attacks on goal could be counted on one hand.

The win builds momentum for an Arlington team that has struggled this season, standing at 2-6 in league play and 3-6 overall.

“I know we’re definitely shooting for districts. We’re always talking, we’re psyched up for the game to make sure everybody’s ready to go,” Lake said. “I think that we have a good chance this year.”

October 12, 2011

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Sophomore midfielder Sophia Hitsky advances the ball downfield in Arlington’s Oct. 4 match against Mariner.

White Horse tops city co-ed softball league

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Players on the White Horse Saloon’s co-ed softball team celebrate a successful season which ended with a league-leading record of 6-1.

ARLINGTON —White Horse Saloon finished the city’s co-ed softball season with a league-leading 6-1 record, a complete turnaround from the 2-6 record they had posted last year.

After falling 9-7 to Sticks n’ Chicks in the first game of the season, new coaches Jason and Trish Thompson decided that a new approach was necessary.

“We wanted our team to be a team that wasn’t just there to goof off and not take it seriously,” said Trish.

“We needed to make some changes, so we did.”

One of the first changes was cutting the roster from approximately 20 players to just 14.

“Unfortunately, we had

a number of players we had to cut but they still came out to help us at the practices and supported us at the games,” Trish said.

“They were very supportive and wonderful.”

Trish said she expected a majority of the players from this year’s team to return next season.

“We had a fantastic team — great communication and everyone respected each other,” said Trish.

“Everyone played together.

We wouldn’t have been able to have had this team without each and every individual on it.”

Trish added, “I definitely want to say thanks to the team, Barb and Brian at the White Horse, and all those who cheered us on.”

October 12, 2011

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Rampage helps Marysville Community Food Bank

BY JAKE MCNEAL

jmcneal@marysvilleglobe.com

MARYSVILLE — The Washington Rampage of the American Basketball Association are a month from the start of their inaugural season.

Kinshasa Martin, owner of the Rampage, wants you to be involved.

Martin used to watch the Everett Explosion, founded in Everett in 2006 but now in Monroe, and saw that they built a foundation for minor league basketball in the state of Washington. He wants his team to make a difference for fans everywhere.

“It’s always been a dream of mine,” Martin said. “I see how people in the community support their sports, but I don’t see the sports giving back. If we come along and give both, then we’re bound for success.”

Rampage point guard Ryan “The General” Webb played varsity basketball at Montlake Terrace High School before starting for four years at Seattle University. Head coach Chuck Fraine, who has known Webb for several years, runs a triangle offense featuring pick-androlls. Both volunteer at the Marysville Community Food Bank on 88th Street NE. “I’ve played ball against Ryan since we were in second grade,” said Fraine, who hails from Monroe and preaches hardnosed defense to match Marysville’s blue-collar atmosphere. “We grew up in the same neighborhood, we were rivals in high school, and now he’s playing for me and calling me coach — I can’t be more than a month or two older than him, and there are guys on the team older than me. I don’t have to train them, I just have to get them to make better decisions.”

Former Washington State University quarterback Gary Rogers will sign as the team’s power forward to join Webb and small forward Leigh Swanson as “The Rampage Three.”

Martin’s first order of business is to introduce the Rampage to the community for whom they play.

Opening night, 7 p.m. on Nov. 12 at Totem Middle School, will be Military Night when the Rampage will honor military personnel for their game

against the I-5 rival Seattle Mountaineers, for whom Webb played for about a week in 2010. Former Seattle Supersonics star Shawn Kemp has also been invited.

The Rampage will play their games at the Marysville Boys and Girls Club, but will make an appearance before then at Grocery Outlet in Marysville on Nov. 5 to collect toys on behalf of Toys for Tots with Octaviana Martin, Kinshasa’s daughter and duchess of the Regal Majesty Pageant.

The Rampage will host a Marysville Basketball Invitational, sponsored

by Marysville Awards and Gifts, on Nov. 18 and 19,

Marysville’s first-ever pro basketball invitational.

Marysville Awards and Gifts will present trophies for the top player of each game and of the tournament, as well as the championship trophy. Proceeds from the event will go to Toys for Tots and the Food Bank. Admission to the tournament costs $3 and a toy or $3 and three cans of food. In addition, $3, a toy and three cans of food buys admission for both days.

“I’m a firm believer that if you give, the community gives back,” Martin said.

“From the owner down to the last person who has anything to do with the organization, that’s what we’re about.”

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From left, Washington Rampage head coach Chuck Fraine stands with Marysville Community Food Bank director Dell Deierling and Rampage point guard Ryan “The General” Webb outside the Marysville Community Food Bank..

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Arlington High School senior Evie Aylesworth was one of close to 150 AHS Band students who washed cars on Oct. 1 to help raise funds for their program.

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“We never miss that target,” AHS Band Director John Grabowski said. “Our goal is to wash 50 cars for every two-hour shift, with four stations set aside for washing and two more for drying. We have about 60-70 kids per shift, but between 20-30 of them just stick around to wash cars all day.”

Grabowski credited former AHS Band Booster Club President Rand Pigott with being instrumental in starting the fundraiser 16 years ago, noting that the band students still use the car wash signs Pigott created.

“We raise about $6,000 to $8,000 a year through pledges,” Grabowski said.

“The car wash itself is free, but we still have people donating on site.”

Grabowski also pointed to the day’s bake sale as an effective revenue-generator in its own right.

“I defy you to find a better bake sale, in presentation or quality,” Grabowski said. “This probably raises a couple of hundred bucks by itself. These parents really support their kids.”

AHS junior Christine Serica has washed cars for all three years that she’s attended the school, and touted it as evidence of how much she and her fellow band students care about the program.

October 12, 2011

The Arlington Times • The Marysville Globe

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October 12, 2011

The Arlington Times • The Marysville Globe

Worship Directory METHODIST

Marysville Free Methodist Church “Family Oriented — Bible Centered”

6715 Grove St., Marysville • 360-659-7117 Hillside Christian Preschool 360-659-8957 Classic Worship Celebration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:15 a.m.

Kidz’ Zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00a.m.

Casual Worship Celebration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00a.m.

Oasis Service, Family Style (Wednesday) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00p.m.

Student Ministries (Jr . High-Wednesday) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00 p.m.

Student Ministries (Sr . High-Thursday) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p.m.

Groups for Children, Youth, College/Career, Young Marrieds, Families and Seniors

marysvillefmc.org

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Word of Fire Christian Center “Is Not My Word Like A Fire” (Jeremiah 23:29) Meeting at 1059 State St, Suite G Next to Golden Corral Restaurant Sunday School 10:30 -11:15 am Tuesday Night Bible Study 5 pm Pastors: Lee & Flora Rush 360-840-3755

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Church of (Non-Denominational Christ & Non-instrumental) 4226 92nd Street NE, Marysville • 360-653-2578 Sunday Morning Worship Services 10:30 am Dennis Niva, Minister

Hear the Sunday Morning sermon on the web 92ndstchurchofchrist.org

SHOULTES GOSPEL HALL 5202-116th St. NE, Marysville • 658-9822

Sunday

Monday Wednesday

Remembrance Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m.

Bible Teaching & Sunday School . . . . . . . . . .11 a .m .

Evening Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p .m .

Family Bible Hour (Sept .-May) . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p .m .

Prayer and Bible Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p .m .

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Wednesday 7 p.m. and Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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First Baptist Church

Bible teaching, upbeat music, friendly and casual atmosphere

5th and French, Arlington • 435-3040 • www.Fbcarlington.com Worship Service ............................................................ 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School for all ages .................................................. 9 a.m.

Nursery provided: Infants - 3 years old for both services Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.

• Wednesday Senior High Youth Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday: Awana Visitation Wednesday: Awana and and Senior High Youth

CTK Arlington – 10:00am Sundays Presidents Elementary - 505 E. Third Street Pastor Rick Schranck 1-888-421-4285 x813 CTK Lake Stevens – 10:00am Sundays Team Fitness - 1109 Frontier Circle East Pastor Cary Peterson 1-888-421-4285 x811

Pastor Bill Walker • Assoc. Pastor Jim Poyner Youth Pastor Mark Rittersbach CATHOLIC

immaculate conception catholic church 1200 East 5th, Arlington • 435-8565

pastor: Fr. Jim Dalton Reconciliation ................................ Saturday 4:30 Vigil Mass ...................................... Saturday 5:30 Sunday Morning Mass .................................. 9:00 Sunday Mass .............................................. 12:00 in Darrington at St. John Vianney

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LUTHERAN Pastor Rick Long & Pastor Luke Long

Sunday Worship - 8:30 and 11:00 am Weekly Bible Studies Youth Ministry

Meeting in Seventh Day Adventist Church 713 Talcott • Arlington

Sunday Worship 11a.m. - Noon

It really is not important that you are happy with your religion, what is important is that God is happy with your religion.

Are you tired of all the hype and materialism found in so many religious groups these days? God has already shown us what true religion is. At the Smokey Point church of Christ we are committed to the open study and honest application of God’s word. It may not be entertaining but it sure brings a rest from the burden of sin. Isn’t that the whole point of religion? Let’s talk about it. 360-939-2080

The Smokey Point Church Of Christ Simply Christians

8526 – 35th Ave. NE, Arlington, WA, 98223 (7/10 mile north of Smokey Point off of Smokey Pt. Blvd.)

Sunday morning classes for all ages .......... 9:30 a.m.

Sunday morning worship ........................... 10:30 a.m.

Sunday evening worship ............................. 5:00 p.m.

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201 N. Stillaguamish Avenue

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Life Points 9:30AM Sunday

Arlington Free Methodist Church

Celebration Service 10:30AM Sunday

Early Sermon …………………………………… 8:15 a.m.

Sunday School for all ages ……………………… 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service ……………………… 10:30 a.m.

Family Focus 7:00PM Wednesday

360.435.8981

730 E. Highland Dr., Arlington, 360-435-8986

(Signing for the hearing impaired. Nursery Provided.)

Wednesday Dinner ……………………………… 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday AWANA ……………………………… 6:10 p.m.

Wednesday Youth Group ………………………… 6:15 p.m.

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ADVERTISING SALES CONSULTANT The Whidbey NewsTimes seeks an enthusiastic, motivated Advertising Sales Representative to sell advertising.

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Previous sales experience required and media sales a plus! Reliable insured transportation and good driving record required. Straight commission with a draw, excellent health benefits, 401K and a great work environment with opportunity to advance. EOE. Please send resume with cover letter in PDF or Text format to: HR/WNTADSALES Sound Publishing, Inc. 19351 8th Ave. NE, Suite 106 Poulsbo, WA 98370 DELIVER THE MARYSVILLE GLOBE OR ARLINGTON TIMES Earn extra income working only one day per week delivering the Marsyville Globe or Arlington Times. Call 1-888-8383000 or email circulation@marysvilleglobe.com if interested.

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Pilchuck Hot Rod Academy opens in Smokey Point

BY KIRK BOXLEITNER kboxleitner@marysvilleglobe.com

SMOKEY POINT — No matter how much Dave Grinnell struggled with his studies growing up, he could always find solace in his enthusiasm for automobiles.

When Grinnell was told that he could no longer pursue his previous career in construction due to the wear and tear that it had put on his body, he thought back to his youthful love of classic cars and souped-up rigs, and realized that he had an opportunity to help out the kids of today who face scholastic challenges similar to those he overcame.

The Pilchuck Hot Rod Academy is still getting itself organized and underway, but Grinnell and his partners, Marcus Hansen and Kate Otey, believe it can create confident and productive workers in the future

by assisting students now in graduating from high school or obtaining their GEDs, as well as by enlisting businesses and community volunteers to mentor those prospective workers in trade skills.

“My dad was a maintenance man at a steel fabrication shop, so I grew up around dozens of cars,” Grinnell said. “He was always helping other people out with their cars, but he never found time to finish his own.”

While Grinnell inherited his father’s passion for cars, the Pilchuck Hot Rod Academy is intended to serve much more than his own nostalgic interests.

“The hot rods are just the candy to attract the kids,” Grinnell said. “What really matters is giving them a comfortable place where they can receive positive feedback. We’re about counseling them as much as anything else.”

“A lot of kids aren’t necessarily getting that sort of positive environment at home or in school,” Otey said. “By giving these kids opportunities to work with local employers and other folks in the community, it elevates their potential and what they expect from themselves.”

“This is for the kids who might not hang out at school,” Grinnell said.

“There’s no reason to put yourself into debt with student loans to go to college if that’s not where your passions lie. We have such talent in the automotive field just in this local area.”

Grinnell has already recruited a number of businesses and individuals with expertise in this field to provide lectures and demonstrations, but he’s always looking for more. He’s also built up a library of thousands of automotive publications and films of car races through donations from the

community, including hot rod magazines from 1955 through 1981 dropped off

by Jim Wharton.

At the same time that Grinnell accepts helping hands from the community, he’ll also be expecting his students to help themselves, by answering phones and performing other clerical tasks for the Pilchuck Hot Rod Academy.

“We want this to be the place where education meets the street,” Grinnell

said. “It can be frustrating when you can’t get a job without experience, but you can’t get experience without a job. If you come here and invest some time and effort, you can get some references and network with employers without it costing you an arm and a leg.”

“We want to catch these kids before they fall through the cracks,” Hansen said.

The Pilchuck Hot Rod Academy is located at

16319 Smokey Point Blvd. in Marysville and will eventually be open Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. In the meantime, Grinnell has invited community members to attend open house cookouts at the academy on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 360658-3891 or 425-268-0693, email dave@pilchuckhotrodacademy.com or log onto www.pilchuckhotrodacademy.com.

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Dave Grinnell, left, and Marcus Hansen hope to see more visitors to the Pilchuck Hot Rod Academy as it gears up to serve students.

CVH makes ‘Top 100’

BY KIRK BOXLEITNER kboxleitner@marysvilleglobe.com

ARLINGTON — For the third year in a row, the Cascade Valley Hospital and Clinics have been named among the top 100 hospitals in the United States for providing high-quality care to patients at low costs and charges, as well as for using their strong financial position to reinvest in their care and facilities.

Cleverley and Associates, a national healthcare consulting firm, designated Cascade Valley not only as a “Top 100” hospital, but also as a “five-star” facility, making it one of only three hospitals in Washington state to earn that distinction this year, alongside the University of Washington Medical Center and the Virginia Mason Medical Center.

“We’re pleased that Cascade Valley Hospital has received this recognition for effectively managing our costs and maintaining reasonable rates while making strong commitments to providing excellent quality patient care,” said Clark Jones, CEO of Cascade Valley. “This is a testimony to our doctors, our Board of Commissioners and our dedicated staff.”

On Sept. 29, many of those doctors, nurses, Board Commissioners and other staff members celebrated the good news with cake in the Cascade Valley Hospital cafe.

“We’re the last surviving independent hospital in the county, and we’re still solvent,” said Dr. Peter Wolff, a surgeon at Cascade Valley.

Board Commissioners Tina Davis, Steve Peterson and John Meno echoed Jones’ praise for the teamwork demonstrated by the hospital’s staff, including Wolff and registered nurse Donna Stevens, the latter of whom started working at Cascade Valley in 1986.

“It’s not just our facilities,” Peterson said. “What makes my job as a Board Commissioner so easy and fun is that all these people are so dedicated.”

“It’s a privilege to be associated with this hospital and the people who work here,” Meno said. “What’s really neat about coming to Cascade Valley, as an Arlington resident, is having your friends and neighbors take care of you.”

Stevens agreed that the staff is invested in the lives of the hospital’s patients.

“We’re all part of the same community,” Stevens said.

“Our kids have grown up here,

and we delivered a lot of our current patients back when they were babies. We have close ties to this community and its residents.”

Stevens and Peterson both touted how well Cascade Valley has kept pace with the evolution of medical technology as well.

“We’re upgrading our equipment all the time, but we still apply a hands-on, personal touch,” Stevens said.

“The times are always changing, but we’ve stayed on top of them,” Peterson said.

Kelly Penny, community relations director for Cascade Valley Hospital, explained that hospitals do not apply for consideration for the “Top 100” title. Rather, the selections are made based strictly on publicly reported data.

“While many hospitals perform well in one area or another, Cascade Valley Hospital stood out because of its across-the-board success,” Penny said. “Only 20 percent of top 100 hospitals also receive the five-star rating. For more than 100 years, Cascade Valley Hospital has been proud to serve our community. We are committed to maintaining all of the qualifications that have helped us to receive this honor once again.”