Applause: Best dancers named at break dance battle in Marysville
Published 11:13 pm Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Misguided Steps, a team including teens from Marysville and Seattle, recently won the title of best dancers and the $1,500 grand prize in the Marysville Family YMCA’s 7th annual “360 Break Dance Battle” at Totem Middle School in Marysville.
Sixteen crews participated in the event, which drew DJs and dancers from across the country in a crew-versus-crew contest with DJ Forrest Getemgump from New York.
This year, the break dancing competition drew more than 700 teen spectators.
The 360 Break Dance Battle was originally developed to give teens a chance for leadership roles, volunteer opportunities and a safe place to showcase their art and skills. The event is managed by teens for teens and helps teens learn event planning, fundraising and marketing skills as well as how to work with many different groups to achieve a common goal.
Red Cross honors volunteers
The American Red Cross of Snohomish County recently held its 92nd annual awards banquet to honor its more than 250 volunteers. Roughly 75 people attended the banquet, which was held at the Red Cross of Snohomish County’s chapter offices in Everett.
Margaret Smith, a registered nurse for Red Cross health services, was named the American Red Cross of Snohomish County 2008 Glassberg Award recipient. The Glassberg award is the highest honor the chapter can give to a Red Cross volunteer.
Smith has served in many capacities with the Red Cross over the years, including Red Cross instructor, disaster services caseworker, service to the Armed Forces caseworker, disaster action team member, Red Cross spokesperson and chapter representative at community events. She also has been actively involved with the international services committee and provided assistance to local ethnic communities.
Other award recipients included:
Tim Serban was named the chapter’s new board chair.
Board members Dan Gadbois of Frontier Bank and Mark McClure of Ragen MacKenzie were recipients of the Chairman’s Award.
Kris Krischano was recognized for recently receiving the Best in the West Red Cross award.
Receiving five-year pins were: Lynda Huynh, Helene McArthur, Judy Pearson, Jonathon Todd and Tammy Voyles.
10-year pins: Akbar Mohammad, Sherone Ries, Mar Tobiason, Chuck Wright and Krischano.
15-year pins: Kathleen Bradley, David Cuesta, Dorothy Fuhrman and Cherrin Pugmire.
60-year pin: Bobbe Dorway.
Department awards: Bev Walker, Service to the Armed Forces; Janene Rae, Health and Safety; Glenna Forrest, Support Services; and Coni Conner, Disaster Services.
The following assisted at the awards banquet: Brad Minogue, Alex Minogue, John Floyd and Joseph Floyd from Boy Scout Troop No. 114 in south Everett, and Ryan and Lea Bedford from My Kitchen Catering. Naval Station Everett provided the sound system.
Everett artist shows art in Granite Falls
Everett artist Joy Bezanis recently participated in Granite Falls’ first Mountain Loop Experience Arts and Crafts Fair, which was held in conjunction with festivals in Arlington and Darrington to celebrate the opening of the Mountain Loop Highway.
Bezanis displayed her colorful gold fish artworks in small and large formats.
Bezanis’ artwork is also being featured in the Arts Council of Snohomish County’s Art of the Garden Show, which runs through August.
Camano woman wins Heritage Award
Lisa Votava of Camano Island recently was honored with the 2008 Heritage Award by Providence Everett Medical Center at an awards banquet. Votava also had the honor of being seated next to Sister Dorothy Klingele, who worked at Providence for 65 years and who retired last year. Klingele was also a former Heritage award recipient.
Votava is the senior administrative secretary in the Providence Pavilion for Women and Children.
She received the award for her service to others and her caring attitude and actions, which included being a constant source of encouragement for patients, families and others.
Votava has worked for Providence for more than 10 years. She began her career at Providence as a support staff member for Cathy Pickett, who was then chief information officer.
Votava received roses, a $250 gift certificate and a designated parking space at Providence as part of her award.
She will be honored along with all 12 Heritage winners at Providence’s annual celebration in September during the Feast Day of Mother Emily Gamelin.
Sheriff’s office holds breakfast for helpers
Snohomish County Sheriff John Lovick and the command staff of the north precinct sheriff’s office recently honored volunteers at a breakfast at the north precinct offices to thank them for their hard work and the thousands of hours they contribute to the office.
The department’s new black-and-white citizens patrol car was also featured at the event.
The command staff, including the sheriff, made the pancakes and served the volunteers.
Senior program wins $10,000 award
HomeStreet Bank recently presented a $10,000 HomeStreet Community Housing Award to Senior Services of Snohomish County at the South Snohomish County Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards.
Senior Services plans to use the award for its minor home repair program, which is designed to reduce accidents and support independent living.
Senior Services of Snohomish County provides services to support the physical, emotional and social needs of older adults and people with disabilities in Snohomish County. It serves more than 35,000 people per year in one or more of its core programs including housing, transportation, nutrition and social and information services. Senior Services’ Minor Home Repair program aids seniors with the repair and replacement of fixtures or components of their home to eliminate or mitigate health and safety hazards.
