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<< Previous   of   Next >> submitted Photo  (click to enlarge) The Monroe Lions Club awarded its annual scholarships to Monroe High School graduating seniors Alyssa Schmeck and Emily Ojalehto in May. The scholarships were presented by former Lions Club president Bob Franke and the club's mascot, Arin. Proceeds from the annual garage sale in May funded the scholarships. submitted Photo  (click to enlarge) Hunter MacKay of Bothell (left) was presented the Red Cross' 2009 Glassberg Award by Dr. Steve Dahlberg, board chairman for the Snohomish County Chapter, at the chapter's annual volunteer recognition dinner in June. It is the highest award the local Red Cross can give to a volunteer. MacKay recorded more than 2,100 hours as a volunteer in 2008. He serves in the chapter's disaster services department, and as a disaster action team captain leads other disaster workers in response to local emergencies day or night. MacKay has also been deployed to more than 12 national disasters since becoming a Red Cross volunteer in 2001. His specialty is disaster caseworker leadership, helping victims recover from disaster-related losses. MacKay's wife, Kay, is also a Red Cross volunteer. Years of service awards were presented to 16 Red Cross volunteers including recognition of 30 years in mental health services to Rick Fuhrman of Snohomish. Eleven volunteers received outstanding performance citations. Ele Zarkades, 7, of Stanwood was presented the chapter's first Youth Award. submitted Photo  (click to enlarge) Student carpenters look on as project manager and Edmonds School District employee Scott Hammond shares information about the student-constructed home with Lynnwood Rotarians. (click to enlarge) Chris Calkins   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Robert Frank, City Editor frank@heraldnet.com   Published: Thursday, June 25, 2009 Applause HONORS Lake Stevens grad receives award University of Nebraska-Lincoln animal science professor Chris Calkins has been named educator of the year by the North American Meat Processors Association. Calkins graduated from Lake Stevens in 1973 and is the son of Anna and the late Richard Calkins. Calkins was honored at an NAMP conference in Chicago. Outstanding efforts recognized The ARC of Snohomish County recently honored the following seven members of the community for their outstanding efforts to improve the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families: Cynthia Allen-Weissinger as Parent Leader of the Year Jeff Atkins as Parent Volunteer of the Year Amy Patterson as Parent Advocate of the Year Maryann Matuska as Self Advocate of the Year The Everett Firefighters Hall as Community Supporter of the Year Clinton Brock, manager of James Village Albertson's, as Employer of The Year Courtney Holland, Harbour Pointe Montessori School, as Teacher of the Year The Mission of The ARC of Snohomish County is to empower persons with developmental disabilities to increase their independence and quality of life, while offering encouragement and support to their families. For more, go to www.arcsno.org SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships for Monroe students The Monroe Lions Club awarded its annual scholarships to Monroe High School graduating seniors Alyssa Schmeck and Emily Ojalehto in May. The scholarships were presented to the students by former Lions Club president Bob Franke and the club's mascot, Arin. Proceeds from the annual garage sale in May funded the scholarships. Monroe High School graduating seniors Danielle Alden, Martha Mareno and Sean Higgins, were each awarded $1,000 scholarships by members for the Monroe Kiwanis Club. Longtime Kiwanis member Ray Maxwell also gave two $500 scholarships to Pawares Pathompornvivat and Jacob Creager to be used for tuition for continued education after high school. A panel of Monroe Kiwanis Club members selected students who represented a commitment to community service and leadership in our community. CONTEST WINNERS Horse Country Farm recently awarded Counselors in Training Essay Contest Winners with prizes: First-prize junior, Isabelle Eelnurme of Lake Stevens. Isabelle will attend a CIT Training Camp. First-prize senior, McKenna Slack of Stanwood. McKenna will attend CIT Training Camp. Second prize senior, Krissa Rosendahl of Arlington. BENEFITS The Rotary Club of Lynnwood recently celebrated the completion of its 34th house project in partnership with the Edmonds School District's Career and Technical Education Division, Edmonds Community College and local vendors. Managed by the Lynnwood Rotary Community Foundation, the program is estimated to have helped more than 4,000 students throughout its 34-year history. Throughout the year students from the Edmonds School District take on the task of home construction from beginning to end. Proceeds from the home sale go to fund the next year's House Project. READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. 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