Articles published Tue, Aug 2, 2011
guest-editorial
Broken promises carry unwelcome consequences
Desperate times too often result in bad choices. Translated, that means when taxes don’t match state spending, governors and lawmakers rob dedicated accounts.
letters
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Your letters for August 3, 2011 issue
news
Aquafest brought out the ‘Spirit of Lake Stevens’
Another year of parades, fireworks, carnival rides and friends
AquaRun top tens from different races
Grand Parade winners
Proud Pet Show winners
2011 Proudest Pet Violet Barthels with Kitty-Bear (1 year old Pink Persian Cat)
Diaper Dash Champions waddle their way to the finish line during Family FunFest
Grand Prize winner was 11 month old Ian Asp, son of Danielle Asp of Lake Stevens.
3 on 3 Basketball champions
Celebrity Softball takes home the trophy
The Lake Stevens Celebrity Softball teambeat Jeff “The Fish” Aaron’s team this year 15-7.
2011 Aquafest Open Disc Golf Tournament
VIPs enjoyed a night of ‘Cheeseburgers in Paradise’
We hope our sponsors and their guests enjoyed themselves at this year’s VIP Hospitality Tent. We appreciate your continuous dedication to Aquafest year after year.
Body of G.F. man, Colt White recovered in Stillaguamish River
Granite Falls resident Colt White, 23, was reportedly the last person to see missing Granite Falls woman Angela Gilbert, 41, before she disappeared in June and now White’s body was recovered from the Stillaguamish River on Sunday, July 24.
Ballots in the mail for August Primary
Snohomish County Elections mailed ballots to over 384,000 voters for the August 16 Primary; local voters’ pamphlets were mailed last week one per household.
Hobbs seeks seat in Congress: Jobs his number one priority
State Sen. Steve Hobbs, D-Lake Stevens, today announced he will seek a seat in Congress. He currently represents Everett, Mill Creek, Lake Stevens, Snohomish, Marysville and unincorporated Snohomish County in the State Legislature.
Host families needed in L.S.
International high school exchange students are coming to study in the Lake Stevens area during the 2011-12 school year. STS Foundation, a non-profit student exchange organization, is proud to help facilitate these relationships.
religion-spiritual
Bennett to serve LDS Mission to South Carolina
Holy Cross Catholic heads to Tijuana for youth mission trip
A group of 31 participants from Holy Cross Catholic Church in Lake Stevens and Granite Falls traveled to Tijuana, Mexico, to participate in the Esperanza International Project there on the church’s annual youth mission trip.
sports-local
AquaRun top tens from different races
$50 Boat Race
3 on 3 Basketball champions
Celebrity Softball takes home the trophy
The Lake Stevens Celebrity Softball teambeat Jeff “The Fish” Aaron’s team this year 15-7.
Co-ed softball tournament
2011 Aquafest Open Disc Golf Tournament