Praise to the Marysville School District for approving a Native American curriculum for students. It is long overdue. Knowledge is the best tool for breaking down barriers.

Praise to the Snohomish County Red Cross for recognizing local heroes. So much good goes on in this community. Events like that help bring some of it to the forefront.

Praise to those who attended the Marysville School District meeting on what to do with the cafeteria at Marysville-Pilchuck High School. Sounds like if at all possible it needs to come down.

Praise to Peter Condyles, 16, for giving Christmas bulbs to the Marysville City Council year after year. What a sweet gesture we all can learn from.

Praise to Grant Weed, who has stepped down as city attorney after 24 years so Marysville can hire its own staff. Thank you for your service.

Praise to the state auditor’s office for taking its time on the findings regarding Arlington. The auditor needs to get it right so if there are any problems they are fixed.

Praise to everyone who participated in Christmas events in Arlington and Marysville. The towns work hard on them, so it is great to see when the communities support the efforts.

Praise to the food banks in Arlington and Marysville for all they do in helping poor families at Christmas time. The food they provide helps hundreds have a healthy, traditional meal. And the toys they provide help needy children not feel left out. Of course, all the food banks do would not be possible without the donations of so many.

Raze to the city of Arlington for not providing salary information to The Arlington Times in a timely manner. A newspaper can only report on the information it receives.

Praise to Arlington preschool teacher Heide Scrimgeour for winning Teacher of the Year honors.

Praise to all who took the time to put up Christmas lights this holiday season. It was so much fun to drive around at night and see all the displays in both Arlington and Marysville.

Praise to the Marysville School District and others for putting on positive events this winter break for students. It shows the community cares.