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Community shows support for veterans BY KIRK BOXLEITNER kboxleitner@marysvilleglobe.com
SPORTS: Lakewood runs past Lindbergh. Page 8
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SPORTS: Arlington
looks to return to state tournament. Page 8
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Vol. 123, No. 39
U.S. Army and Korean War veteran Herb Singleton, left, chats with retired Marine and World War II veteran Carolyn Jean Hunt at the Arlington American Legion Post 76 Lounge on Nov. 11.
ARLINGTON — The day’s heavy downpour failed to drown out the community spirit of the crowds who lined both sides of the street to cheer for Arlington’s Veterans Day parade this year. Monica and Gary Schagel were among the huddled masses under Olympic Avenue’s overhangs as the procession kicked off at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11. “I think we’ve come here every year they’d had it,� said Monica Schagel, who’s lived in Arlington for more than 50 years. “My dad served in the Army in Korea, and our son has served in the War on Terror as part of Naval Intelligence.� Alan and Jackie Bowers met while they were both serving in the Navy, and the married couple has been bringing their sons, Adam and Justin, to the parade for all 12 years that they’ve lived in Arlington. “We were talking to the kids as we came here about why we needed to come,� Alan Bowers said. “We feel it’s a responsibility, no matter if it’s rain or SEE VETERANS, PAGE 2
Tolbert leads race for Arlington Mayor ARLINGTON — The city of Arlington is set to have not only a new mayor, but also three new members on its City Council. As of Nov. 12 at 4:56 p.m., Barbara Tolbert is leading Steve Baker in the Arlington mayor’s race with 2,190 votes, or 52.62 percent of the vote, to 1,934 votes, or 46.47 percent of the vote, out of 4,162 votes counted. Tolbert believes that her message of overcoming challenges as a community resonated with Arlington voters,
many of whom she met with face-to-face while doorbelling. “I wanted them to know that I’m accessible and easy to talk to,� said Tolbert, who praised not only her campaign volunteers, but also her fellow candidates in this year’s race. “People who want to serve the public should be honored, regardless of the outcome. It’s up to all of us now to come together and make positive changes.� On the City Council, Ken Klein leads Jim Rankin with
2,074 votes, or 53.36 percent of the vote, to 1,796 votes, or 46.21 percent of the vote, out of 3,887 votes counted, while Randy Tendering leads Sally Lien with 2,115 votes, or 53.79 percent of the vote, to 1,801 votes, or 45.8 percent of the vote, out of 3,932 votes counted. “I’m proud that a large number of citizens in Arlington have put their trust in me, and if the results hold, I look forward to guiding the city of Arlington to prosperity,� Klein said. “I
believe that my experience in business management and my focus on financial accountability struck a chord with Arlingtonians.� Just as Klein thanked his family and his supporters for their sacrifices during the campaign, so too did Tendering thank the voters who cast their ballots for him. “I’m excited for the opportunity to serve the people of Arlington,� Tendering said. SEE ELECTION, PAGE 2
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