Our Towns
Published 9:00 pm Sunday, January 30, 2005
Arlington
Sept. 11 sculpture finds a new home
Joe Powers, a sculpture artist in Machias, said he recently presented his steel sculpture, “Liberty and Justice for All,” to Jim Creek Naval Radio Station in Arlington. Powers made the sculpture in response to the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. It will be on display at the radio station for the summer of 2005.
Darrington
Logging closes hiking trail
The Mount Higgins Trail is closed until further notice because of timber harvesting by the state Department of Natural Resources in the first mile of the 4-mile trail.
The trail, most of which is on U.S. Forest Service land, connects with Myrtle Lake as well as the mountain top. The trailhead is between Oso and Darrington.
The timber sale is designed to selectively thin the forest to create additional habitat for the threatened northern spotted owl, which thrives in older forests less dense than the current stand. The trail corridor will be used as a log haul route during some of the operation. Once the sale is completed, the route will be closed to vehicles and restored to foot travel.
The trail should be back in service by 2006, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Questions or comments about the sale can be directed to the state Natural Resources regional office at 360-856-3500.
Edmonds
Class in baby sign language offered
Edmonds will host instructor Nancy Hanauer for two sessions of “Learn to sign with your baby” classes.
The classes are scheduled for 6:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays Feb. 4-25 and 10:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays April 1-22 at the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St.
For more information, go to www.signingbabies.net.
Everett
Workshop set for Navy spouses
Naval Station Everett is hosting a one-day workshop Feb. 8 for military spouses. The program includes presentations on transitioning mobile military students, survivor benefits and the Navy Mutual Aid Association, planning the perfect party and highlights of flag etiquette and Color Guard ceremonies
The event is being presented by the Northwest Region Officer Spouse Organization. It is not open to the general public and participants must have a valid military identification card to attend. Registration before the event is required. The cost of the workshop is $20 and includes a continental breakfast, lunch, coffee, tea and afternoon sweets. E-mail questions to nrosowa@yahoo.com or phone Monique at 206-216-4728.
Island County
Run raises money for scholarships
A 10-kilometer run will be added to the Camano View Dash on Saturday.
Organizers want runners to know that the last mile is mostly uphill.
The 10K and 5K runs will start and finish at Utsalady Elementary on Arrowhead Road. Plaques, medals and ribbons will be presented to top finishers.
Cost is $15 if you register by today, $18 for same-day registration.
Stanwood High’s cross country team hosts the event, starting at 9 a.m. Proceeds go to the Dayna Fure Memorial Scholarship, which will be awarded to a senior. Additional proceeds will be used for scholarships to running camps.
For more information, call assistant cross country coach Kim Peterson at 360-422-6461.
Lake Stevens
Preschool story time at library
The Lake Stevens Library invites youngsters 3-5 years old to enjoy hearts and flowers, stories, songs and lots of fun during a preschool story time program.
The program will be 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the library, 1804 Main St.
Lynnwood
Council holds budget workshop
The Lynnwood City Council will discuss the 2005-06 budget at its workshop tonight.
The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at City Hall, 19100 44th Ave. W.
The council will also discuss a performance management program.
For more information call 425-775-1971 or go to www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/.
Marysville
Workshop set on critical areas law
The Marysville Planning Commission will conduct a workshop on the city’s critical areas ordinance at its next meeting.
The commission meets at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Community Development Department, 80 Columbia Ave. The meeting is open to the public.
Monroe
Cancer support group meets
Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th Ave. SE, is offering a cancer support group for patients, caregivers, families and friends 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays through February.
With a facilitator, participants can use the group to give and receive support and to promote a new sense of strength and healing.
The discussion group is free. For additional information, call the hospital’s community relations at 360-794-1411 or go to www.valleygeneral.com.
Mukilteo
City chime-in meeting Feb. 28
Members of the Mukilteo City Council will hold their next informal chime-in community meeting Feb. 28.
The meeting is scheduled for 7-8:30 p.m. at City Council chambers, 4480 Chennault Beach Road.
Council members Cathy Reese, Tony Tinsley and Lori Kaiser are tentatively scheduled to attend.
For more information call 425-355-4141 or go to www.ci.mukilteo.wa.us/.
Snohomish
Seminar on home restoration set
The Snohomish Historical Society will host a free seminar on historic home restoration at 7 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Waltz Building, 116 Ave. B. The event is a part of the group’s monthly meeting.
Local homeowner Greg Prince will present a seminar on plaster restoration. McDaniel’s Do-It Hardware and Garden Center in Snohomish will provide a $25 gift certificate as a door prize.
The event is open to the public, and refreshments will be provided.
Snohomish County
Seven head to Sno-Isle pageant
Several local young women are competing at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Everett Historic Theatre in the Miss Sno-Isle 2005 Pageant including Lauren Floyd of Camano Island, Stephanie Smith or Mill Creek, Brittney Rhinehart or Monroe, Christina Patchen or Marysville, Mary Welsh or Arlington and Tina Marie Mares or Lynnwood. Tiffany Norton of Marysville, Miss Snohomish County, will crown the winner. Teen Snohomish County, Jean Sun Ahn of Mukilteo and Miss Snohomish Seafair, Meredith Imholt of Marysville, will be on hand to help with awards.
Stanwood
Town revives its food festival
About 15 of the city’s restaurants are expected to show off their three favorite dishes at the revived “Taste of Stanwood” March 26.
Cost is $5 for three tastes, but kids are free. A wine bar will also be set up and prizes and discount movie concessions will be handed out. The event is 3-6 p.m. at the Stanwood-Camano Pavilion, 6996 265th Ave. NW.
For more information, call Stacy Johnson at the Stanwood chamber at 360-629-0562.
