Comedy dessert theater coming
Published 9:00 pm Wednesday, December 8, 2004
North Sound Church in Edmonds will host a Christmas Comedy Dessert Theatre at 7 p.m. Dec. 18 and 19 at the Edmonds Floral Center, 201 Fourth Ave. N.
The event will feature Taproot Theatre Road Company’s production of “It’s a Wonderful Improvised Life and will include improvisations, live Christmas jazz and desserts. Tickets are $12.50 a person or $100 for a table of eight.
For tickets or more information, call North Sound Church at 425-776-9800 or go to www.northsoundchurch.com.
Parking ticket rules to change
The City Council on Wednesday agreed to make it easier for people to get out of parking tickets they wrongly received.
A small number of parking tickets are “clearly erroneous,” city prosecutor Laura Van Slyck said. For example, someone with a parking pass for a residents-only parking area sometimes gets a ticket, she said.
That person can clearly prove the ticket was erroneous. Under current rules, he or she would have to either contest the ticket in municipal court or pay it.
“We don’t want people to take time off work to drive in and contest a ticket” they don’t deserve, Van Slyck said.
The council gave the legal department the authority to develop a new , easier way to get out of the ticket.
The new policy would only cover clear errors, she said. Most people would still have to go to court to contest their tickets.
Navy contribution to county tallied
An economic impact study commissioned by Everett says Naval Station Everett has had a big effect on the county’s economy, producing an annual payroll of $159 million.
The study also included a survey of local businesses, with 86 percent saying the Navy base has helped them.
The report was prepared to support keeping the base open as the federal government begins its review next year of possible base closures. The report can be found on the city’s Web site, www.ci.everett.wa.us.
Spending bill has money for water
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., announced that the appropriations bill approved this week by Congress includes $200,000 for a drinking water project for the Oak Harbor area.
The money would help Oak Harbor and the Navy with Highway 20 water line replacements. The city, Whidbey Island Naval Air Station and Deception Pass State Park receive their drinking water from 10-inch and 24-inch water mains paralleling Highway 20. The state Department of Transportation is designing safety improvements in the area, so the water lines must be moved.
Historical society hosts open house
The Lake Stevens Historical Society plans an open house 1-4 p.m. Saturday at the museum, 1802 124th Ave. NE.
The book “Reminiscing … Lake Stevens, The Early Years,” which includes more than 100 family histories, will be available. It was written by the Lake Stevens History Committee, a group of 10 historical society members. The book, $25, also will be sold at the museum, open 1-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, as well as at Steve’s Barber Shop and Main Street Coffee.
The group also will have copies of Jim Mitchell’s personal reminiscences, “Lake Stevens – My Town,” for $19.95.
Sponsors sought for summer run
The 5K and 10K runs are looking for different sponsorships, including title sponsors for $10,000 and co-sponsors for $5,000. To be included in advertising materials, sponsorships must be secured by March 31.
For more information, call Harry Truitt at 425-771-2679.
Board to vote on expansion
The City Council is expected to decide Monday whether to expand the five-member Marysville Library Board to seven members.
The council would like one member to be a young person. The council also has one position on the board to fill.
The board will meet at 4 p.m. today at the library, 6120 Grove St. The meeting is open to the public.
Wreath serves as safety reminder
Marysville firefighters have hung a large wreath outside their station as a holiday safety reminder.
As part of the Keep the Wreath Green program, green bulbs on the wreath will change to red whenever there’s a house or business fire in the Marysville Fire District. The bulbs will change to white whenever a firefighter dies anywhere in the United States.
The program runs through New Year’s Day to serve as a reminder to those who pass the fire stations to keep this holiday season a safe one, district spokesman Nathan Trauernicht said.
Buy a candle for caretakers
Katie’s Adult Daycare and Respite Care, 4827 72nd Place NE in Marysville, is offering candles to those who wish to support caregivers.
The candles, $5 each, will be available 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday.
The money will go to respite care to someone who needs a break.
City approves pay increase for mayor
The City Council has approved a salary increase for Mayor Donnetta Walser. Starting in January, her salary will be $3,000 a month, up from $1,300.
The position had been budgeted as a part-time position, but has become a full-time job as the city has grown since she took office three years ago, Walser said.
Council will hold planning meeting
The Mukilteo City Council will hold a special meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday to discuss assignments and priorities for 2005.
The meeting will be at City Hall, 4480 Chennault Beach Road.
Nominations for council president and vice president, committee assignments for the mayor and the council, and next year’s work plan, priorities and legislative agenda will be discussed.
For more information, call the city at 425-355-4141.
Living-room sale will benefit kids
Snohomish resident Doris Wentworth presents her third annual living-room book sale fund-raiser at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at her home, 7817 Riverview Road.
Wentworth, a retired schoolteacher who reads several books a week, sells her used books at the end of each year and uses the money to buy coats and school supplies for children.
The books, which include both fiction and nonfiction, range in price from three-for-$1 paperbacks to $5 hardbacks. Deals are available for a bag of books.
For more information, call Wentworth at 360-568-3542.
Student team combats violence
Students Against Violence Everywhere will meet 2:30-4 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center. People of all ages are invited.
For more information, call Kathleen Ferris, youth services coordinator, at 360-629-5257.
Also, donations of board games are sought for a family game night for the new year. Drop off games at the center, 9620 271st NW, or call Ferris.
The center will be closed Dec. 23, 24, 30 and 31.
