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All along the waterfront Kirk Boxleitner/Staff Photo
Showing the Marysville waterfront could be used for recreational activities, about 60 city employees had a triathlon at Ebey Waterfront Park July 23. Along with kayaking a mile in the waters of Ebey Slough, they also participated individually and as teams on bicycle rides and for runs. The event was put on not only to encourage city employees to be healthy, but also to show the public the diversity of activities that could take place in the city’s waterfront area. For a story, see Page 17.
Education:
Nursing student helps Tulalip, other teachers avoid burnout. Page 3.
Disabled workers get jobs spowell@marysvilleglobe.com
Summer lunch program also educates youngsters. Page 23.
INDEX BUSINESS
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CLASSIFIED ADS 18-21 LEGALS
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OPINION
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SPORTS
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WORSHIP
Vol. 122, No. 2
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MARYSVILLE – Matt Young wanted to work at Grocery Outlet. He wanted to work there so much that he was willing to volunteer while owner Steve Gates evaluated his skill level. Even though he is disabled, Young impressed Gates so much that he got a job. “There’s something about him. He touched our hearts,” Gates said. It’s not the first time he’s hired a disabled worker. Gates has been doing it for about 10 years, working with a number of agencies who help disabled students with career development. It’s been tough for many people the past few years finding a job, but it can be even harder for people with disabilities. But thanks to various agencies, a number of local disabled folks have
been able to find work. A few success stories spoke at a recent Eagle Wings disAbility Ministries Luncheon, and a few others found jobs since. The goal of the luncheon was to show local businessmen the benefits of hiring disabled employees. Ajay Caleb, a Rotarian and business analyst, said disabled workers are good for the bottom line for a number of reasons. “They want to work, they work harder, their performance is better, they come to work, they cost less, they’re safe and careful, and they stay at the job because they don’t want to go,” Caleb said. Most of the jobs are not full-time; more like 10-20 hours a week. Because retention rates are better, that saves companies money on rehiring and training costs.
Steve Powell/Staff Photo
Matt Young, right, bags groceries at Grocery Outlet, a business that helps disabled workers. He added that Walgreens has hundreds of disabled workers nationwide, their morale is high, they are high performers and their cus-
tomers like it. Carrie Morehouse of Work Opportunities said she hoped for about 10 at the luncheon and was
ecstatic that there were 40. “Employers are getting it,” she said. “We have SEE DISABLED, PAGE 2
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