Our Towns

Published 9:00 pm Wednesday, November 12, 2003

City is selling Seahawks tickets

City residents and others can take advantage of “city of Arlington game day” to catch a Seattle Seahawks football game and sit with friends and neighbors.

The city has secured a contiguous block of tickets in seating section 343 for the Nov. 30 game against the Cleveland Browns. Tickets are $26 and must be paid for by Wednesday at City Hall, 238 N. Olympic Ave.

Tickets can be picked up

9 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 24 at the recreation office at City Hall. Game time is 1:15 p.m.

For more information, call 360-403-3448.

Fund opened for fire victims

David and Ana-Belle Elliott and their daughter and two grandchildren lost their mobile home to a fire last week.

Now, an account in their names has been set up at the Bank of America’s Darrington branch to help them clean up and possibly haul a new mobile home onto their property.

The Elliotts, 76 and 69 years old, are retired and helping raise their grandchildren on a limited income. The home was not insured. David Elliott said he would like to emphasize to people not to procrastinate cleaning their chimneys or stovepipes, which was the cause of the fire.

The benevolent fund was set up with the help of Darrington First Baptist Church. To find out how else to help, call the Darrington Family Support and Resource Center at 360-436-0308.

Rotary honors teacher, student

The Rotary Club of Edmonds recently recognized the teacher of quarter and the student of the month at Meadowdale High School.

The Meadowdale students and staff selected Jean Bondurant as teacher of the quarter. Bondurant has taught English for 30 years and is highly respected by colleagues for her work ethic and high standards. Meadowdale librarian Rita Ireland told the Rotary that Bondurant “is a consummate professional who represents the best of the Edmonds School District.”

The staff at Meadowdale selected Rachel Myhre as Rotary student of the month for October. Myhre, a junior, is in National Honor Society, teaches piano, has volunteered building houses in Mexico, is a Link Crew leader and is on the varsity softball and cross country teams.

Councilman to join board

The Everett City Council Wednesday appointed Councilman Mark Olson to the Everett Public Facilities District board, which oversees the Everett Events Center.

Olson, a council liaison to the board, will finish the last few weeks of the term of Allan Darr, who recently resigned, and then serve a full four-year term.

The vote was 6-0, with Olson abstaining. Mayor Frank Anderson nominated Olson based on the recommendation of the Everett Area Chamber of Commerce.

Retirement home notes its 15th year

Washington Oakes Retirement Community offers a 15th anniversary party 11 a.m.-

2 p.m. Saturday at 1717 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. There will be entertainment, food and tours.

Family crafts event at library

The Granite Falls Public Library has opened registration for an afternoon of holiday craft-making and storytelling in December.

The free event will explore winter holiday traditions from around the world 1-4 p.m. Dec. 6 at the library, 805 E. Galena St.

The entire family is invited to make crafts from 1 to 3 p.m. Goodies and music will be provided. At 3 p.m., storyteller Maggie Bennett will present a mix of lore, legends and lyrics from many cultures.

To register, call the library at 360-691-6087.

Beach Watchers offer island cruise

Washington State University’s Island County Beach Watchers program is offering a fund-raising cruise to and around Protection Island, a national bird refuge.

The cruise leaves at noon Saturday from Port Townsend, returning at 3 p.m.

Tickets are $45 a person. Proceeds benefit the group’s environmental education programs regarding stewardship of the county’s beaches.

For more information, call David Baumchen at 360-387-2236.

Public hearing on city budget

The City Council on Monday conducted its first public hearing on the city’s proposed $6.7 million 2004 budget.

The next public hearing will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 24 at the Lake Stevens Community-Senior Center, 1808 Main St.

Zone change decision delayed

The Lynnwood City Council on Monday postponed decisions on some amendments to its comprehensive plan.

The most controversial amendment is one that would rezone some areas where mobile-home parks exist. The change would allow for future redevelopment of mobile-home parks and other properties for small single-family homes.

The item was postponed because the meeting ran late. The council will likely examine the issue at its next meeting Nov. 24.

Library honors Indian heritage

The Marysville Public Library is celebrating November as Native American Heritage Month with a display of books about American Indians. The display is in the children’s section of the library at 6120 Grove St.

Chamber looks at rate increase

The Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce will host Marty Sharf, the state Department of Labor and Industries’ insurance and consultation manager for northwest Washington, as guest speaker during its Business Before Hours meeting Nov. 21.

Sharf will talk about the agency’s proposed 19.4 percent rate increase. Sharf owned a small business in Snohomish County prior to his employment with the state.

The chamber is increasing the cost of its meeting breakfast buffet by $2, to $15 with pre-registration and $18 at the door. Doors open at 7 a.m. with breakfast served at 7:20 and the program starts at 7:30. The event is at the Best Western Tulalip Inn’s River City Grill, 6128 Marine Drive, Tulalip.

This month the chamber will meet on the third Friday because of Thanksgiving.

Civil service meeting canceled

Because of a lack of business, the Mill Creek Civil Service Commission’s meeting scheduled for today has been canceled. The next meeting will be Dec. 11.

Arts Council plans 130-foot mural

The Monroe Arts Council is writing grants and doing fund-raising to prepare for a 130-foot mural planned for the north side of the St. Vincent de Paul thrift store.

This is the Monroe Arts Council’s first project. The mural, in Monroe’s historic downtown, will depict local aquatic life. Arts council members hope it will serve as a regional landmark while celebrating Monroe’s natural history.

For more information or to make a donation, go to www.monroeartscouncil.org or write the Monroe Arts Council, P.O. Box 763, Monroe, WA 98272.

Post office holds canned food drive

The Mountlake Terrace post office is collecting nonperishable food for the Concern for Neighbors Food Bank.

In the post office lobby at 23210 57th Ave. W., there is a barrel where people can drop off food items. People are encouraged to bring mailing packages and food at the same time.

“If we could collect one can of food for every package mailed, we could feed a lot of hungry neighbors,” Mountlake Terrace postmaster Pete Bower said.

Frazzle-free holiday tips

The Mukilteo Public Library will host an idea exchange called “Frazzle-free Entertaining” 7-8:30 tonight.

The public is invited to share decorating tips, gift-wrapping ideas, kids’ activities and to bring copies of their favorite make-ahead recipes for Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.

For more information, call 425-493-8202. The library is at 675 Harbour Pointe Blvd.

Schools need reading tutors

Schools looking for volunteer reading tutors include: