Articles published Tue, Mar 27, 2012

It started in 1935 with a $3.8 million loan to Cuba for the purchase of U.S. silver ingots. That loan, backed by the U.S. government, was the beginning of the Export-Import Bank. Today, the bank helps finance export sales by thousands of U.S. manufacturers.

YOUR|LETTERS-March 28, 2012

The police department responded to 623 incidents in the week of March 11, 2012 through March 17, 2012. The following is a brief summary of some of the more notable contacts:

Community mourns the loss of a great man, leader

On Tuesday, March 13, during one of Congressman Larsen’s visits to his home district, Larsen carved out two hours to spend with roughly 50 senior students. The students were well prepared for the visit and armed with a wide variety of questions.

The Environmental Protection Agency has recognized the Lake Stevens School District with its “Energy Star Leader” Award for building energy efficiency.

The American Cancer Society Bark For Life honors the caregiver qualities of canine companions and is a noncompetitive walk event for dogs and their owners to raise funds and awareness in the fight against cancer.

The Lake Stevens Triathlon is looking for volunteers for the 2012 event which takes place in Lake Stevens on Sunday, July 15.

Kit Shanholtzer, engineering teacher at Lake Stevens High School, was just named Washington State Industrial Technical Educators Association Teacher of the Year.

Granite Falls Sportsmen’s Club (GFSC) located at 20319 Gun Club Rd. is holding the 47th Annual Spring Turkey Shoot on Sunday, April 1 at 10 a.m.

Keeping you ahead of the Curve

Making smiles healthier

The good, the bad & the ugly

Helping children learn

Owning my own business

I am making progress in this world of technology

The 2012 LSHS baseball team got off to a rough start before the season even began.

The Cavelero Colts Wrestling team completed their season by winning the 2012 South – East County Middle School Wrestling Championships held Thursday, March 15 at Snohomish High School.