Food preparation class offered
Published 9:00 pm Thursday, December 25, 2003
People planning on working in the food service industry will have a chance to take a course on proper food handling.
The class is intended to train people about how to reduce the risk of food-borne disease outbreaks. Participants will learn how to avoid the cross contamination of food, how to properly prepare food and how long to cook it and at what temperature.
The class is sponsored by the city and runs 6-8 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Arlington Boys and Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE. Cost is $15. Another class will take place Feb. 23.
For more information, call 360-403-3448.
Edmonds
Arts commission seeking member
The Edmonds Arts Commission is seeking applicants for a two-year position, starting Feb. 1.
Established in 1975, the commission is charged by a city ordinance with “promoting the arts as an integral part of the community.”
This is accomplished by presenting programs that enrich the community; providing information and exhibit space for area artists; providing technical assistance and grants to local arts organizations; and awarding scholarships to Edmonds students pursuing higher education in the arts.
Arts commission programs include public art, three exhibit areas, summer concerts in the park, winter performing arts, the annual two-day “Write on the Sound” writers’ conference and special opportunities in the arts for youth.
For a position description and other information call 425-771-0228 or 425-771-0230.
Everett
Historic Register adds a home
The Everett City Council Wednesday placed the Widgren House at 2125 Virginia Ave. on the Everett Register of Historic Places.
The house was built in 1910 by a local cabinet shop owner, Axel T. Widgren. Unique architectural features of the craftsman bungalow house include a porch and chimney made of river rock and a dramatic roofline.
The house was converted into a triplex in 1954, but after Scott and Robert Goodwill bought the house four years ago, they began restoring it to a single-family home.
Island County
Commissioners not meeting
The Island County Board of Commissioners will not meet Monday.
The board meets the first four Mondays of each month, but Dec. 29 will be the fifth Monday this month.
Lake Stevens
Rotary donates food, bicycles
About 115 youngsters picked up free bicycles last week, courtesy of the Lake Stevens Rotary Club.
Each year, the club collects donated bicycles from across the county, refurbishes them and distributes them through the Lake Stevens and Granite Falls food banks. About 75 bicycles were dispersed in Lake Stevens and about 40 in Granite Falls.
In addition to the bike roundup, the Rotary Club donated 2,600 pounds of food, 46 turkeys and $250 in cash to the Lake Stevens Food Bank, where about 180 families picked up holiday food baskets, Rotary Club president Dennis Kaiser said.
Lynnwood
Senior center holds card match
The Lynnwood Senior Center will hold a New Year’s Eve Card Tournament at 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Participants can play bridge or pinochle, enjoy refreshments and celebrate another year. Participants must sign-up in advance.
The Senior Center is located at 5800 198th St. SW in Lynnwood. For more information, call 425-744-6464.
Mill Creek
Library to charge for printouts
Starting Jan. 5, the Mill Creek Library and all other Sno-Isle branches will charge for some printing from library computers.
The policy change was recommended as a way for the library to manage costs.
The 10-cents-per-page charge goes into effect after the first 10 pages of printing. Printing from the library catalog or databases the library subscribes to will be exempt.
The charge is expected to recoup approximately $50,000 a year in costs of toner and paper, the district says.
Mountlake Terrace
New face patrols the city’s streets
The police department has filled an officer position, vacated by Julie Jamison, by hiring Pat Lowe, who had been working for the Brier Police Department.
Lowe brings nearly three years of experience in Brier and worked as a reserve in Mountlake Terrace for several years. His first day on the job was Dec. 10.
Mukilteo
Club to discuss Hurston book
The Mukilteo Library daytime book group meets the first Tuesday of each month.
On Jan. 6 the group will discuss “Their Eyes Were Watching God,” by Zora Neale Hurston.
The group meets 10-11:30 a.m. at the library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Call 425-493-8202.
Snohomish County
Hospice receives $20,000 grant
Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County announces a $20,000 grant from the EverTrust Foundation.
The money provides funding for pediatric hospice, home care and bereavement.
Providence provides care to infants, children and adolescents with life-threatening or chronic illnesses and injuries. It also addresses bereavement needs of children.
The foundation, established by EverTrust Bank, has granted several million dollars to Puget Sound organizations the past few years.
