Our Towns
Published 9:00 pm Monday, February 9, 2004
Arlington
Detective named officer of the year
The Arlington Police Department has named detective Jonathon Wells officer of year for 2003.
Wells has been with the department for nearly four years and has been a detective for two.
"The vast majority of the department selected detective Wells because of his blend of hard work, his compassion for victims and his selfless service to others," Police Chief John Gray said.
The award was given to Wells at the department’s annual meeting last week.
Edmonds
Council to discuss Harley purchase
City Council committee meetings are planned at 7 tonight at the Public Safety Complex, 250 Fifth Ave. N.
The Public Safety department is expected to authorize the purchase of a 2004 Harley Davidson motorcycle. It also will discuss an agreement with Lynnwood for a shared domestic violence coordinator, the fire department centennial and fire safety foundation gifts and grants.
Finance will be updating public disclosure requirements and deciding on surplus computers. The parking study and design guidelines will be discussed by Community/Development Services.
While the meetings are public, they are work sessions for the council and staff, so no citizen comment will be taken.
Everett
Women, girls
can learn hockey
The Everett Silvertips are having a hockey clinic for women and girls at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Everett Events Conference Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave.
Everett Silvertips coaches, players and staff will present the free classroom-style clinic. Attendees will receive a handbook about hockey rules and regulations in addition to a free ticket to Friday night’s game.
Almost 100 women and girls, many of them mothers and daughters, already have signed up. Registration is required. To sign up, call Devon Woldwith the Silvertips at 425-609-2804.
City’s Riverside
neighbors to meet
The Riverside Neighborhood Association will meet at 7 tonight at the North Middle School library on the west side of the school, 2514 Rainier Ave.
Hal Gausman of the Everett Parks Department will speak, and neighbors will discuss police reports, code compliance, the home of the month and special events.
For more information, visit www.riverside-neighborhood.org.
Church presents play at PUD
Second Baptist Church is presenting a performance of "Deliverer: The Life and Times of a Woman Called Moses" Feb. 20 in celebration of Black History Month.
The one-woman show stars Gloria Jackson-Winters, sister of Second Baptist Pastor Charlie Jackson, who travels around the country from her home in Mississippi to perform the show.
The play will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 20 at the PUD Auditorium, 2320 California St.
Tickets will be available at the door, or call Vivian Curtis at 425-379-9884 for advance tickets.
Island County
Camano patrol volunteers sought
Camano Island’s Citizens Patrol is accepting applications from residents who would like to volunteer to help deputies.
The patrol has about 25 volunteers who assist deputies by patrolling the island, performing security checks, helping with traffic control and other things.
The patrol has no age limit. Applications will be sent to the sheriff’s office on Whidbey Island. Background checks will be done before accepting new volunteers.
For more information, contact Ed Bethel at 360-387-3091 or e-mail him at edbethel@whidbey.net.
Lake Stevens
Leaders discuss sewer projects
Sewer District commissioners will discuss two developer extension agreements at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the district office, 9327 Fourth St. NE, Suite No. 8.
They also will talk about Station Utility Local Improvement District 7, Lakemont Vista district 13, Lundeen Phase 2 lift station, 91st Street line replacement and district comprehensive plan amendments.
Lynnwood
Police offer free citizens academy
The Lynnwood Police Department is offering a free 16-week Citizens Academy for residents.
The course is intended to give participants a better understanding of police operations. Classes are 7 to 10 p.m. every Thursday, starting Feb. 19 and running through June 3.
For more information, or to request an application, call the department’s Trudy Dana at 425-744-6939.
Marysville
Council assigns committees
The City Council has selected new committee appointments.
The appointments are: Jeff Seibert, finance and public works; Lee Phillips, finance (chairman); John Soriano, finance, public safety (chairman); Lisa Vares, public works (chairwoman); Jeff Vaughan, public works and facilities; Donna Wright, public safety and facilities (chairwoman); and Jon Nehring, public safety and facilities.
Mill Creek
City Council meetings tonight
The City Council has a study session at 6 and a regular meeting at 7:30 tonight at City Hall, 15728 Mill Creek Blvd.
At the study session, the council plans to look at art funding and detention pond fencing requirements. At the regular meeting the council plans to discuss and possibly take action on a resolution approving a wetland buffer variance for the construction of Dumas Road widening improvements.
Monroe
Council will hold work session
The City Council will hold its regular work session at 7 p.m. Wednesday at council chambers, 806 W. Main St.
On the agenda is a consideration of changing the council meeting day. Mayor Donnetta Walser said the council is considering meeting on Tuesdays. The council now meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month.
For more information, call City Hall at 360-794-7400.
Mountlake Terrace
Free tax help set at library
Volunteer tax aides with AARP are offering free tax assistance to individuals on a first-come, first-served basis from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday and Feb. 18 and 25 at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W.
Filing electronically is available. For more information, call 425-776-8722.
Mukilteo
Historical society meeting Thursday
The Mukilteo Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Rosehill Community Center.
At 8 p.m., Louise Lindgren, senior planner for Historic Preservation for Snohomish County, will present a program on the "Women’s Legacy Project."
For more information, call Tom and Sissy Bouchard at 425-315-9504.
Snohomish
Council discusses digital sign
The City Council will hold a special meeting at 7 tonight in the George Gilbertson Boardroom at 1601 Ave. D.
The council will discuss a digital sign recently installed at Kla Ha Ya Village on Avenue D.
Stanwood
Learn more about foot reflexology
A free public presentation on foot reflexology will take place at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Merrill Gardens, 7212 265th St. NW.
