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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Robert Frank, City Editor frank@heraldnet.com   Published: Monday, February 2, 2009 Around the county Arlington Eagle Festival set for Saturday The second annual Arlington-Stillaguamish River Eagle Festival begins at 10 a.m. Saturday at Haller Park, Arlington City Hall and downtown Arlington. Music, wildlife presentations and covered wagon rides are among the activities. More info: 360-403-3448. Edmonds Administrators win regional awards Lynda Fischer, principal of the Madrona K-8 School in Edmonds, was selected as the distinguished principal of the year by the Snohomish region of the Elementary School Principals Association of Washington. Michelle Bibich, assistant principal of College Place Middle School in Lynnwood, received the distinguished assistant principal award from the Snohomish region of the Middle School Principals Association of Washington. They are each among 18 regional winners in their categories being considered for the state's awards. The state winners will go on to a national program. Everett Meeting planned on PUD rate hike proposal Snohomish County PUD customers will get a chance to have their say regarding a proposed electric rate increase at two public hearings on Tuesday. The 300,000-customer public utility is considering increasing its rates by a systemwide average of 3.5 percent starting in April. Residential rates would increase by 4.5 percent. The PUD Board of Commissioners is scheduled to cast a final vote on the rate increase at its Feb. 17 meeting. The hearings are planned for 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. at Snohomish County PUD headquarters, 2320 California St., Everett. More info: www.snopud.com. Volunteers needed to help vulnerable residents Snohomish County needs volunteers to act as ombudsmen for people living in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities and adult family homes. More than 2,500 people living in those places don't have ombudsmen. The volunteer ombudsmen serve as advocates, educators, investigators and problem-solvers on behalf of vulnerable people. The Snohomish County Long Term Care Ombudsmen Program will offer a free, four-day training session on Feb. 17, 18, 24 and 25 for new volunteer ombudsmen. Once certified, volunteers will be asked to spend an average of four hours a week as ombudsmen. Mileage and other expenses will be reimbursed for certified ombudsmen. Interested people should apply by 5 p.m. on Tuesday. More info or for an application: 425-388-7393 or michael.glauner@snoco.org. Marysville Law would mandate removing trash cans The Marysville City Council is scheduled tonight to discuss a proposed law that would require residents to remove garbage containers from the right-of-way within two days after trash is collected. The council work session is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Marysville City Hall, 1049 State Ave. Under the proposed law, any container not removed within two business days may be removed by the utility and a fee may be charged to return the container. More info: 360-363-8000 or www.ci.marysville.wa.us. Kindermusik classes begin for winter Marysville Parks and Recreation is accepting registrations for winter Kindermusik classes. Kindermusik is for children from newborn up to 7 years of age. Classes are intended to help children develop or sharpen skills in language, literacy, listening, problem solving, socialization, self-esteem and music. A variety of classes are offered for different age groups on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Class times and costs vary according to the specific class. More info: 360-363-8400. Monroe Free fire safety seminar Monroe Fire District No. 3 plans to present a free fire safety seminar 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Monroe/Sky Valley Family YMCA 14033 Fryelands Blvd. The seminar includes a 30-minute video that shows parents how to conduct a home fire drill. The seminar is meant for adults only. More info: 360-805-1879 City approves large condo project The Mountlake Terrace City Council on Monday gave the go-ahead to construction of a four-story, 50-unit condominium complex near 48th Avenue W. and 212th Street SW. The project, known as Axis II, would be built in the eastern, undeveloped portion of the Park West condominium complex at 21307 48th Ave. W. Axis II calls for 50 condos, shared open space and landscaping, bicycle storage, an underground parking garage, and pedestrian pathways. It is the first project to be approved under a new multifamily code that allows up to four stories in some multifamily zoning districts north of 216th Street SW. Projects are subject to design standards. Next door to the proposed complex, Park West already has 81 condominiums. More info: 425-744-6266. READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here. Log out

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