Applause: Arlington Cub Scouts donate 108 hygiene kits

The Cub Scouts of Pack 92 of Arlington worked on a yearlong service project with a goal of donating 100 hygiene kits to those in need.

The project started in October 2012. At each monthly pack meeting, the Scouts collected a different part of the kit and made it into a friendly competition between the dens.

The den that brought in the most items would get to keep the spirit stick for that month.

In all, Scouts collected 400 toothbrushes, 200 tubes of toothpaste, 200 hand towels, 200 bars of soap and 200 combs, enough for 108 kits that were assembled this summer and donated in October to the Everett Gospel Mission.

Marysville food drive brings in 6,500 pounds

A kickoff to the Marysville All City Food Drive on Saturday brought in 6,589 pounds of donated food and $1.371.75 in cash and gift cards.

Volunteers from the city of Marysville, Lakewood High School, Soroptimist club, HomeStreet Bank, Marysville Getchell High School, Kiwanis Club, Girl Scouts, Marysville-Pilchuck High School, Marysville Fire Department, Boy Scouts, Lions Club and the Marysville Community Food Bank helped gather the donations.

Red barrels will continue to be located across Marysville to collect food and toys throughout the holiday season. Donations also can be dropped off at the Marysville Community Food Bank, 4150 88th St. NE.

Arlington Daisies plant veggies for food banks

Daisy Girl Scouts with Arlington’s Troop 42168 earned their Journey badges on Oct. 28 for finishing work on “Between Earth and Sky.”

The girls learned about native, non-native and invasive plants, about plant parts and about laying out gardens with companion plants. As part of the project, they planted seeds donated by Arlington Hardware and the Stanwood Rite Aid, then brought the harvested food to the Stanwood and Arlington food banks. The harvest included corn, beets, turnips, carrots, peas and tomatoes.

“Well, it makes me feel good, and it makes you feel pretty big to help grow the food for the food bank,” said Abbie Zachary, one of the Daisy Scouts.

Assistance League donates scores of books

In observance of Make A Difference Day, Assistance League of Everett delivered 268 donated books to Darrington Elementary School. Books also were donated to six other Snohomish County elementary schools, and 541 students coming to Operation School Bell for clothing were also able to pick out a book to take home.

Local health program honored by state

The Snohomish Health District Tuberculosis Program was presented with the 2013 Outstanding TB Team Award from the state Department of Health TB Program on Oct. 23 at the annual conference of state and local public health TB specialists in Tacoma.

State officials said the Snohomish Health District TB Program received the honor because of the staff’s dedication to and leadership in tuberculosis control in Washington. The Health District’s TB team handles some of the highest rates and most complicated cases of the communicable disease in the state.

The program team members were Dr. Chris Spitters, physician consultant; Dr. Joseph Aharchi, program manager; nurses Naomi Kern, Karen Winchell, Anna Hippchen, and Christina Griffiths; Alicia McQuen, disease investigation specialist; outreach workers and linguists Vanny Khy-Preston and Kon Setiaev; and support staff Lisa Pederson, Sally Anderson and Linda Douglas.

To submit news for Applause, email newstips@heraldnet.com.

Talk to us

> Give us your news tips.

> Send us a letter to the editor.

> More Herald contact information.

More in Local News

Olivia Vanni / The Herald 
The Mukilteo Lighthouse. Built in 1906, it’s one of the most iconic landmarks in Snohomish County.
The Mukilteo Lighthouse. Built in 1906, it’s one of the most iconic landmarks in Snohomish County. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Mukilteo mayor vetoes council-approved sales tax

The tax would have helped pay for transportation infrastructure, but was also set to give Mukilteo the highest sales tax rate in the state.

South County Fire plans push-in ceremony for newest fire engine

Anybody who attends will have the opportunity to help push the engine into the station.

Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring gives the state of the city address at the Marysville Civic Center on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Marysville council approves interim middle housing law

The council passed the regulations to prevent a state model code from taking effect by default. It expects to approve final rules by October.

x
State audit takes issue with Edmonds COVID grant monitoring

The audit report covered 2023 and is the third since 2020 that found similar issues with COVID-19 recovery grant documentation.

Bothell
Bothell man pleads guilty to sexual abuse of Marysville middle schoolers

The man allegedly sexually assaulted three students in exchange for vapes and edibles in 2022. His sentencing is set for Aug. 29.

Larsen talks proposed Medicaid cuts during Compass Health stop in Everett

Compass Health plans to open its new behavioral health center in August. Nearly all of the nonprofit’s patients rely on Medicaid.

Britney Barber, owner of Everett Improv. Barber performs a shows based on cuttings from The Everett Herald. Photographed in Everett, Washington on May 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
August 9 will be the last comedy show at Everett Improv

Everett improv club closing after six years in business.

Community members gather for the dedication of the Oso Landslide Memorial following the ten-year remembrance of the slide on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the Oso Landslide Memorial in Oso, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Daily Herald garners 6 awards from regional journalism competition

The awards recognize the best in journalism from media outlets across Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington.

Monroe Mayor Geoffrey Thomas talks to the crowd about the new "Imagine Monroe" city flag and symbol before the ribbon cutting on Monday, July 14, 2025 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Monroe unveils its new $17M City Hall and municipal court

Mayor Geoffrey Thomas showcased the new campus to residents, local and state officials during a celebration Monday.

National Weather Service issues red flag warning for slopes of Cascades

High temperatures, low humidity and winds are combining for critical fire weather conditions, either “imminent or occurring now.”

Photo courtesy of Graphite Arts Center
Amelia DiGiano’s photography is part of the “Seeing Our Planet” exhibit, which opens Friday and runs through Aug. 9 at the Graphite Arts Center in Edmonds.
A&E Calendar for July 10

Send calendar submissions for print and online to features@heraldnet.com. To ensure your… Continue reading

Lynnwood
Lynnwood child, 4, accidentally shoots mother, father arrested

The child retrieved a loaded firearm from his father, who was asleep at the time, South County deputies said.

Support local journalism

If you value local news, make a gift now to support the trusted journalism you get in The Daily Herald. Donations processed in this system are not tax deductible.