Acts of kindness for Down Syndrome Day

The Down Syndrome Association of Snohomish County celebrated World Down Syndrome Day on March 21 with random acts of kindness across the area.

“By spreading kindness in our county, we’re sharing the message that people with Down syndrome are important members of the community,” board President Amy Patterson said.

In Everett, young people with Down syndrome delivered muffins to their dance and swim instructors.

World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated internationally on the 21st day of the third month of the year, a date symbolic of the third copy of the 21st chromosome that characterizes Down syndrome. The day aims to raise awareness and to advocate for the rights, inclusion and well-being of individuals with Down syndrome.

For more information about the Down Syndrome Association of Snohomish County, go to www.DSASC.org.

Birthday girl exceeds goal for food bank

Fallyn Gentry celebrated her 12th birthday by raising money and collecting donations for the Marysville Community Food Bank. Her goal was $1,000, and she exceeded that with $1,314.19 in monetary donations plus 242 pounds of food valued at more than $400. That’s enough to send food home with five students in the Marysville and Lakewood communities each weekend for an entire school year.

Fallyn thanks donors as well as Becky Dues at Dues Produce Barn, which served as a collection site during the drive. This is the third year of Fallyn’s birthday food drive.

Snohomish parade marshals named

The Snohomish Chamber of Commerce recently named Wally and Donna Walsh as the Grand Marshals of the 35th Anniversary Snohomish Easter Parade. The parade is set for 11 a.m. April 4 in downtown Snohomish.

The Walshes have spent many years involved in every stage of presenting the annual event. The couple have volunteered their time, offered float-decorating expertise, provided materials and given parade day crews assistance with equipment.

Lovicks to receive prestigious Lions honor

The Everett Central Lions Club will award the Lions International Medal of Merit Award at a reception April 2 to John and Karen Lovick for their “dedication to helping make the Snohomish County area a better place to live.”

John Lovick is Snohomish County executive and a former Coast Guardsman, state trooper, city councilman, state representative, and sheriff. Karen Lovick is a retired fifth-grade teacher and active volunteer.

The award is one of the most prestigious awards bestowed by Lions International. The local award ceremony will be part of a reception fundraiser, set for 6 p.m. April 2 at the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave. Tickets are available by calling 425-387-9256.

Silvertips honor Fan of the Year

Silvia Bauman was recognized as Fan of the Year by the Everett Silvertips.

Bauman is a director for the local nonprofit Christmas House, which provides gifts for children of low-income families. Bauman has been instrumental in organizing a toy drive each year with the Silvertips to collect toys at the games between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

The award was presented at the Silvertips’ annual year-end awards ceremony on Fan Appreciation Night after the team’s final regular season home game March 21.

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