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Soroptimists install new officers, directors

Soroptimist International of Everett recently installed new officers and directors for the 2014-15 year: Donna Stringer, president; Sue Levison, past president; Marina Ball, vice president; Debbie Blodgett, recording secretary; Janet Duncan, corresponding secretary; Kelly Hatfield, treasurer; Lori Powlas, assistant treasurer; Leslie Elsaesser, historian; Laura Leuze and Ann Hadley, board members.

Soroptimist International of Everett is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to better the lives of women and children locally and internationally. The group meets from 12-1 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Everett Golf and Country Club. For more information, contact Rebecca Brayton at 425-259-8367 or rebecca_brayton@ml.com.

Arlington parade winners announced

The winners of Arlington’s 4th of July Grand Parade, sponsored by Cascade Valley Hospital and Clinics, are listed below.

Float category: first place, Noah’s Ark; second place, Old Time Fiddlers of the Sisco Heights Community Club; third place, Rotary Club of Arlington

Junior Marching Units category: first place, Arlington School of Dance; second place, Arlington Youth Cheer; third place, Stilly Valley Little League

Vehicle category: first place, Military Vehicles with Ken Casperson, Doug Skegrud and David King; second place, 1949 Mercury Coupe with Chuck Metcalf; third place, 1943 Military Jeep with Lloyd Hatfield

Commercial category: first place, Winding Path Gardens; second place, Andrews Hay; third place, Snohomish County PUD Antique Truck

Specialty category: first place, Kiwanis Chicken Coop; second place, Washington Army National Guard; third place, Tugboat Clamor

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