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City sky-high about 4th, Fly-In BY KIRK BOXLEITNER kboxleitner@arlingtontimes.com
Church:
Volunteers turn eyesore into something special. Page 15.
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Historic planes like this old biplane are one of the reasons why the Arlington Fly-In is such a popular attraction each year, with tens of thousands of visitors normally attending.
ARLINGTON – Every year, Arlington is sky-high with pride and activities with its Frontier Days Fourth of July and Fly-In festivals, which take place this week. On the Fourth, the Arlington Heights Fire Department, for the 32nd year, will be hosting its Pancake Breakfast. For $5, hungry Independence Day fans can get pancakes, of course, but also eggs and either sausage or strawberries. The breakfast will be from 7-11 a.m. at Haller Park. The breakfast raises money for the Arlington Firefighters Association. In previous years the funds
have been used to fix equipment, buy a jaws of life, rebuilt the pancake truck and sponsor presents for kids in need at Christmas. Taking place at 8:30, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., also at Haller Park, is the Kiwanis Auction. Proceeds go to Arlington and Lakewood students as scholarships. Items to be auctioned include a stay in Palm Springs, complete with airfare; a Leavenworth trip; chef-prepared dinners for four and six; gift baskets; desserts; and Angels of the Wind stay and play. At 10 a.m. the Pedal, Paddle, Puff Triathlon takes place at Haller Park. The paddle part has been made easier so more folks will SEE FESTIVALS, PAGE 2
Officials: Please don’t use fireworks this year
Tulalips bringing big names to town. Page 17.
BY STEVE POWELL spowell@marysvilleglobe.com
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Marysville, Arlington and Tulalip were all worried about Fourth of July fireworks and dry weather conditions – and that was before two arsonists tossed flares from their vehicle, causing about 10 brush fires along I-5 June 30. Arlington and Marysville both are asking residents not to set off personal fireworks this year because of fire danger. Likewise, the Tulalip Tribes board of directors did not plan to ban fireworks, but Chairman Mel Sheldon was drafting a safety message. “This is truly why we are emphasizing no fireworks this Fourth of July,”
Marysville Fire Marshal Tom Maloney said. “There’s no safe and sane firework this year. It’s just too dry. Watching a professional fireworks show is the safest way to celebrate.” Mayor Jon Nehring agreed. “We’ve seen how quickly these fires can get out of control,” he said. “We’re asking residents to do the right thing and find another way to celebrate the Fourth.” He added the City Council could look at adding a clause in its fireworks law to allow an emergency fireworks ban in the future when similar dry conditions exist. Last year, crews responded to 27 brush fires or mis-
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A firefighter sprays water on a hot spot at one of the 10 blazes started by two arsonists this week along Interstate 5 between Marysville and Arlington. cellaneous fires around the Marysville; this year, they’ve already battled 55, halfway through the year. “If even a single ember from fireworks gets into bark or up into the soffits
of a house, it can ignite and spread incredibly quickly,” interim Marysville Fire Chief Martin McFalls said. Arlington has the same concerns. “Arlington has been put-
ting out information asking our residents to forego using fireworks this year due to the extreme dry conditions,” Mayor Barbara Tolbert said. SEE FIRE, PAGE 2
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