Around the County
Published 10:40 pm Monday, March 2, 2009
Everett: Ethics panel has five vacancies to fill
Snohomish County is seeking applicants for its ethics commission.
The commission includes five members who are limited to two three-year terms. All positions are currently vacant. New appointees will serve if recommended by County Executive Aaron Reardon and confirmed by the county council.
The commission was created to receive complaints about ethics violations and to administer the county’s code of ethics.
An appointee, during his or her tenure, is barred from a range of political activities: holding or seeking elected office, being an officer in a political party or political committee, making contributions to anybody running for county office, allowing his or her name to be used for endorsing or opposing any candidate for county office, or employing lobbyists.
To apply, fill out a nomination form and file it with the executive’s office by Friday. The form is available online by going to www.snoco.org and searching for “ethics commission.”
More info: 425-388-3460.
Edmonds: School to perform ‘Urinetown’
The Edmonds-Woodway High School music and drama departments are performing “Urinetown” the musical at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and at 3 p.m. Sunday.
The musical is being performed at Mountlake Terrace High School, 21801 44th Ave. W. Tickets are $8.
“Urinetown” is about a fictional city where a terrible water shortage has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities regulated by a single company that profits by charging admission.
More info: Bruce Mindt at 425-431-6251 or mindtb@edmonds.wednet.edu.
Granite Falls: High school seeks judges
Granite Falls High School is inviting parents and area residents to serve as evaluators for senior culminating project presentations later this month.
Presentations will be judged at the high school from 11:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. and from 5 to 7:30 p.m. March 26. Volunteer judges can choose any time span during those set hours to help.
In addition to meeting credit requirements for graduation, students also must complete 40 hours of community service, pass the reading and writing portions of the WASL, develop a high school and beyond plan for continued education or a career, and complete a senior culminating project.
The senior culminating project is a formal presentation that demonstrates the student’s academic skills. Past projects have included original music compositions, a car restoration, the process for planning a charity drive and building a computer.
To volunteer, call Shauna Kopischka at 360-691-7713 before March 16.
Snohomish: Learn to sculpt driftwood
Learn to turn driftwood into art at a class noon Thursdays beginning this week at the new Senior Center, 506 Fourth St.
Students will learn how to clean, sand and oil the wood. Wood and tools will be available to use during the class.
More info: 360-568-0934.
Monroe: Rides offered to seniors
The East County Senior Center is working with the city to provide transportation to seniors within the city.
This service runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. There is a suggested donation of $1.50 each trip.
You must call in advance: 360-794-6359.
