Praise to events like the MSEPTSA fair that makes special needs students feel truly special.

Praise to Marysville police for quickly making needed changes after an inmate escaped.

Praise to all who are involved in the All City Food Drive.

Raze to the Marysville man sentenced to nine years for child porn. It should have been longer.

Praise to Emily Countryman for buying Halloween candy from kids and sending it to our troops.

Praise to the city of Marysville for getting tough on people and properties that are nuisances. These people need help, but they need to use services available instead of panhandling.

Praise to Marysville schools for setting up a website to communicate with the public. Using technology they will be able to do more in less time.

Raze to those who don’t vote in the election. The ballots come right to your door. How could it be any easier?

Praise to those who helped in the Friendship Walk, helping people with disabilities.

Praise to Sunnyside Elementary for hosting the African Children’s Choir. What a unique experience for the students there.

Praise to the city of Marysville for the first Multicultural Fair. Here’s hoping there are many more.

Praise to Quilceda-Tulalip Elementary for taking on Common Core math and paving the way for others.

Praise to Lakewood School District for deciding to build a new school instead of revamping the old one. It makes economic sense.

Praise to the Marysville Historical Society for trying to preserve our history by asking people for donations. You don’t know what’s out there until you ask.

Raze to the Snohomish County Jail for even more deaths there. Why is it so hard to keep people alive there?

Praise to Marysville police for stopping a chop shop and recovering items and arresting two people in connection with thefts from churches.

Praise to Arlington for hosting the Skateboard Push Races. Not everyone excels at football or other major sports. And, people learned about a new form of transportation.

Praise to those who were part of the Night of Hope Gala and Days of Caring. Those events epitomize giving back to the community.

Praise to the city of Marysville for its Business Appreciation dinner. It was a unique way to say thanks to those who make our community what it is.