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Students learn about recycling BY KIRK BOXLEITNER kboxleitner@marysvilleglobe.com
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MARYSVILLE — A number of Marysville elementary schools are getting some dramatic and interactive lessons on the importance of recycling and preserving the environment this winter, courtesy of Waste Management. After appearing at Pinewood Elementary on Nov. 29, a pair of players from Triangle Associates took their prop-heavy skits to Shoultes Elementary on Tuesday, Dec. 4, as part of a program of 25 free school assembles and 50 classroom workshops scheduled for this fall and winter in Snohomish County by Waste Management, which has also been contacted by six schools for technical assistance on recycling.
Kellogg Marsh Elementary is set to receive a visit from the eco-conscious acting duo of Eric Mulholland and Pamela Turpen on Dec. 17. Kelly Meacham, a fourthgrade teacher at Shoultes Elementary, worked with Waste Management to schedule the Dec. 4 skit assembly to try and pass on the values that she practices outside of the classroom, so that her students might do the same. “I know that we all can make growth in our recycling, reusing, reducing waste and rethinking how to conserve our natural resources,” Meacham said. “I’m a huge environmentalist with seven compost containers at home, and in the classroom I have a scrap paper box for students to SEE RECYCLE , PAGE 2
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Actor Pamela Turpen as “Granny Mayhem” reminds Shoultes Elementary students that some items can be reused before being recycled, during a school assembly on recycling and the environment coordinated by Waste Management on Dec. 4.
Work continues on new Marysville Walmart BY KIRK BOXLEITNER kboxleitner@marysvilleglobe.com
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The planned design of the new Marysville Walmart storefront, which is expected to open its doors by mid-2013.
MARYSVILLE — The Marysville Walmart store currently under construction at the intersection of State Route 9 and Highway 528 is aiming for an official grand opening by the middle of next year, according to company spokespersons. Rachel Wall, senior manager of community affairs for Walmart, touted the new 150,000-squarefoot Marysville Walmart store as a means of boosting the economic vitality of the east side of the city. “Our wages and benefits are competitive with a majority of
our Washington competitors, and our stores are often magnets for growth and development,” Wall said. “We look forward to engaging with Marysville residents to listen, answer questions and share information about our company. At the end of the day, we want our stores to reflect the communities where they are located and serve real customer needs.” Gloria Hirashima, chief administrative officer and community development director for the city of Marysville, sounded a similarly positive note on the opening of a Walmart store SEE WALMART, PAGE 11
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