Our Towns
Published 9:00 pm Monday, September 12, 2005
Arlington
Council to meet top chief prospects
The City Council will meet in a special session from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the council’s chambers, 238 N. Olympic Ave., to discuss qualifications for a new fire chief and to meet prospective candidates.
The council will first meet in an executive session from 6 to 7 p.m. to evaluate the qualifications of each candidate. At 7 p.m., an open house is scheduled to give the public a chance to meet the people vying for the job.
No decision on a final candidate is expected at this meeting.
Fire department celebrates 100th
The city has scheduled an open house to celebrate the fire department’s 100th birthday from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the downtown fire station, 137 N. McLeod Ave.
Current firefighters and retirees will be present to answer questions and tell stories from the department’s first century. Old photographs will be on display.
For more information, call Barb Butner at 350-403-3603.
Edmonds
Meetings to focus on race relations
Community study circles focusing on race and race relations in Snohomish County will begin this fall with a new round of conversations.
Upcoming scheduled meetings include a Wednesday evening circle in Edmonds starting in October.
Study circles are composed of people from different backgrounds and viewpoints who meet regularly over the course of five or six weeks to discuss an issue.
For more information, call Therese Quinn at The Interfaith Association of Snohomish County, 425-252-6672 or e-mail TQuinn@TIASC.com.
Everett
New flute circle begins in Everett
The Good Medicine Flute Circle, Everett’s first Native American flute circle, debuts this week from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Vision Quest Educational Center, 3602 Colby Ave.
Facilitators Nels Rushton and Rick Barney will host the circle on the second Wednesday of each month to offer people the chance to share their hearts and experience restoration and peace through healing music. Everyone is welcome to play or to listen.
For more information, call Rushton at 425-268-6702, Barney at 425-397-8739, or blessing 51@comcast.net.
City downtown plan revealed
Everett city planners will present their downtown development plan at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 20 in the Weyerhaeuser Room, on the fourth floor of Everett Station, 3201 Smith Ave.
The public workshop will feature a presentation by the planning commission on market findings, opportunities for redevelopment, downtown streetscapes, land-use patterns and historic structures. Small group discussions will focus on land use and design issues, pedestrian improvements and visual preference surveys of housing types.
To provide input through an online questionnaire, go to www. everettwa.org and click on the “Downtown Plan Survey” link.
For more information, call Jim Hanson at 425-257-8731.
Darrington
Readers’ quest awards at library
The Darrington Library will recognize the outstanding accomplishments of its reading quest participants in a “Quest for Camelot Coronation,” at 2 p.m. Saturday at the library, 1005 Cascade St.
Mayor Joyce Jones will hand out certificates. Craig Orback, an illustrator, will share the story behind “Bronco Charlie and the Pony Express.” For more information, call 360-436-1600.
Granite Falls
Comment sought on land-use plan
The city is accepting public comments on the final environmental impact statement for its 10-year update to the comprehensive land-use plan.
The existing plan is designed to accommodate a population of 3,923 by 2012. The city’s population is approaching 3,000 now.
The 10-year update would accommodate a population of 6,970 by 2025.
The plan also identifies where the city’s urban growth should go, as well as a future land-use map.
Public hearings will be scheduled at the city’s Planning Commission and City Council between now and Oct. 26, when the council is expected to take final action.
For more information, call City Hall at 360-691-6441, or the city’s planning consultant, John Burkholder, at 425-252-2826.
Island County
Culinary art awards banquet
The Culinary Art Society will have its annual awards banquet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Camano Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island.
Guests are encouraged. Dinner costs $5 unless you bring a side dish, salad or dessert.
For reservations, call the center at 360-387-0222.
Lake Stevens
Gas tax projects, I-912 focus of talk
Reid Shockey, president of the Snohomish County Committee for Improved Transportation will discuss transportation improvements planned for the Lake Stevens area to be funded by the 9.5-cent-a-gallon gas tax during the Lake Stevens-Granite Falls Rotary Club meeting. He also will discuss Initiative 912, which would repeal the gas tax if approved.
The meeting will be at 7:30 a.m. Friday at the Lake Stevens School District Educational Service Center, 12309 22nd St. NE. The cost is $5 for breakfast. Payment may be made at the door. Reservations must be made by 5 p.m. Wednesday to Debe Franz at d.franz@ verizon.net or 425-330-6353.
Arts commission meets Wednesday
The Lake Stevens Arts Commission will discuss a writing contest, the Chicken Hunt, next year’s Music on the Lake program and other items at its meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Annex, 1812 Main St.
The meeting is open to the public.
Lynnwood
Girl Scout earns Gold Award
Kristina English of Lynnwood has been honored with a Gold Award, the highest accolade a Girl Scout can earn.
The Gold Award symbolizes outstanding accomplishments in the areas of leadership, community service, career planning and personal development.
To earn her Gold Award, English taught Spanish to second graders at Brier Elementary School. The Mountlake Terrace High School graduate plans to attend Western Washington University.
For information about Girl Scouts, visit www. girlscoutstotem.org or call 800-767-6845.
Marysville
Library hosts a toddler story time
The Marysville Public Library is hosting an hour of stories, songs and playtime fun for 2-year-olds starting at 11:15 a.m. today at the library, 6120 Grove St. A caregiver must accompany the toddler.
The Friends of the Marysville Library provide funding for the program.
Monroe
Networking for businesses set
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce will have “Before Hours” Networking Breakfast, a monthly event to help local businesses network with others, at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday at Laurelwood Events Center, 123 N. Blakely St.
The event provides continental breakfast and an opportunity for networking. For more information or reservations, call the chamber at 360- 794-5488.
Mukilteo
Yacht Club will meet next week
The Mukilteo Yacht Club will hold its September meeting at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Old Mukilteo Garage, 807 Second Ave., Mukilteo.
Club members will nominate officers for 2006.
Membership in the yacht club is open to the public. For more information, go to www.mukilteo yachtclub.com.
Silvana
Bingo to benefit Viking Hall
The Silvana Community Fair Association is planning a benefit bingo at 7 p.m. Saturday at Viking Hall, 1331 Pioneer Highway.
Snacks will be available. Proceeds will go toward the maintenance of Viking Hall.
Snohomish
Salish culture to be discussed
Chris Summitt, who was a ranger historian for the Custer Battlefield National Monument, will do a presentation about the Salish Indian culture at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Waltz Building, 116 Ave. B.
The event is open to the public. Admission is free, and refreshments will be provided. “River Reflections,” a book about the Snohomish history, will be for sale.
Stanwood
Norgaard center reopens Saturday
The Stanwood Area Historical Society is dedicating its rehabilitated Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at 27112 102nd Ave. NW.
A half-hour program will feature historian David Dilgard, construction manager Dennis Conroy and Mayor Herb Kuhnly.
A flagpole formerly located at the old Twin City High School will be used for the first time in its new location at the edge of The Floyd’s courtyard. The pole was installed by Nolan Daly as part of his Eagle Scout project. Daly will raise the flag.
A new exhibit of vintage handiwork and clothes will be set up on the second floor of the hall.
Tours of the facility will be conducted and refreshments provided.
Tulalip
Tulalips lead rally for school bond
The Tulalip Tribes will host a public rally in support of the Marysville School District bond election campaign from 2 to 5 p.m. Monday at the Tulalip Amphitheatre, 10400 Quil Ceda Boulevard, between the Tulalip Casino and Seattle Premium Outlets.
There will be performances by tribal members Cerissa Ramsey, the Curtis Talyor Band, rapper Matt Fryberg, Kaiser Fryberg, the Canoe Family and the Salmon Ceremony Group.
Other volunteers who would like to perform during the rally should call Mytyl Hernandez or Debbie Posey at 360-651-4119.
