Articles published Thu, Jan 28, 2010

Occasionally, walking along the Edmonds waterfront, I'll see a super aircraft carrier heading out to sea or returning to the massive naval base at Everett.

Congratulations to Diane Buckshnis who was recently appointed to the Edmonds City Council, filling the vacancy left by the passing of Peggy Pritchard Olson. Receiving the appointment was the easy part! Now the real work begins. Not just for her but for the other six council members as well.

What's the best bet at Longacres today?" Local horse players used to ask. And the answer was invariably the same. "The prime rib sandwich."

The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.

Congratulations to Joo Sun Choe, Patti Giboney and Sydney Todd! “We are extremely fortunate to have this level of talent and experience within our team.”

The Port Commission of the Port of Edmonds held a regularly scheduled meeting at 7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 25.

What’s a great way to start out the New Year? Each year the nursery industry offers exciting new plant hybrids to give your gardens new life.

How ‘green’ is your garden? Well now may be the time to ensure that it is truly sustainable. You can order plants native to your region that will give you low-maintenance blooms next spring and all summer long.

Now that there’s plenty of H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine state health officials encourage parents to be sure their children are fully protected against the virus. All kids under 10 need two doses and many in Washington haven’t gotten the second shot.

The Snohomish County Fire District 1 Board of Commissioners elected officers for 2010 and swore in two board members at a recent meeting.

The Edmonds Floretum Garden Club is in the early process of organizing a P Patch for all interested in growing vegetables in Edmonds and who do not have their own garden.

It is especially important in these difficult times to build toward the future. And, our children are our future!

By the time I arrived at Kamiak High School for the FAA Hearing, the auditorium was full and citizens were being turned away due to fire code restrictions.

The second, featured-artist visual arts exhibit at Edmonds Center for the Arts will feature Mira Kamada, an artist from Bellingham with a commitment to understanding and teaching the value of art in our culture.