Thanks for supporting NLMS band

Dear Editor,

On behalf of the North Lake Middle School music students and their teacher Melissa Gamage, we would like to thank our community for their support with our fourth annual Music Booster Lasagna Dinner Fundraiser.
While over 650 parents, siblings, grandparents and family friends enjoyed a delicious lasagna dinner, the band and choir students from both the 6th and 7th grade classes entertained all.
The evening was a great success for the students who performed and for the North Lake music department.
Along with all the family and student support, we would like to give our thanks and appreciation to the following families and companies who graciously donated funds, supplies and raffle items: Karen Tadio, Kathy Smith, Kyllie Hardy, Savannah Pratt, the Davis Family, the Mattson Family, Kristen Eckhardt, Dan Gossett, Robyn Johnson of Uppercase Living, the Condyles Family, Tabitha Meyers, the Gooding Family, Ashley Holzwarth, Annealeigh Mitchell, the Philpott family, the Peters Family,  Kani White, the Root Family, Leiah Dschaak, Haley Gracey, Anne Marie Hadeen of Scentsy, Tracy Longanecker of Scentsy, the Stanton Family, the Kinnard Family, the Metcalf Family, Sandra Mwambata of Aloette, Melissa Lewis, Marin Neilson and Bluebird Designs, Kirsten Carlson, the Howard Family, Jenna Beck, the Sanchez family, Jay’s Market, Elle Marie Hair Studio, Blockbuster, Lake Stevens Defensive Driving School, Wells Fargo Bank, Buzz Inn Steak House, McDonald’s, Steve’s Barbershop, Mr. Chair, Highland Elementary, Albertson’s, Safeway, Haggens, Fred Meyer, Cee’s Barbershop, Marysville Curves, Willow’s Grove, 3rd Street Books, Marysville Music, Sunnyside Nursery, Lake Stevens Fire Department, and The Lake Stevens Journal.

Debbie Siler, Shannon Kreide, and Karin Gaillardet
NLMS Band Booster Executive Board

Police, Fire thanks for keeping town safe

Dear Editor,

I would like to thank the police and fire departments for all their sacrifice. After my family and I arrived at the Eastlake vs. Lake Stevens football game on Saturday, Nov. 19 I realized that someone had to stay home. 
I think the only people left in Lake Stevens were a couple of crickets, the police, and fire departments.
 
Daniel W. Bushnell
Lake Stevens

Possible motive behind timing of Reardon allegations

Dear Editor,

During the recent campaign for County Executive, candidate Mike Hope put the ethics of the Executive’s office into question. The only retort from Aaron Reardon’s office was a smear campaign against Mr. Hope but now we have more allegations against Mr. Reardon.
I now question all of the timing.
County Council President Dave Somers, brought the case to County Prosecutor Mark Roe after an employee mentioned it to him (Somers) but not in time to have a real effect on the election or to let the voters see the facts.
If the charges are found substantiated and Aaron Reardon steps down, then a new executive will be chosen by the county council and I wonder if Councilman Somers will put his hat in the ring for that job?
It is no secret that Councilman Somers rarely sees eye-to-eye with the Executive and I believe he would love that position and it appears he may have a great way in.
 
Todd Welch
Lake Stevens