HONORS
Tulalip Tribes win award
The Tulalip Tribes have been recognized with this year’s Emil Eriksson Service to Children Award.
The board of trustees at Little Red School House established the award in 1999 to honor Emil Eriksson for improving the lives of children in Snohomish County.
Little Red School House provides early intervention and other programs and services to children in Snohomish County. The organization has partnered with the tribes for more 12 years to serve tribal children, said Julie Frauenholtz, the charity’s spokeswoman.
Eriksson was a business leader who used his resources and influence on behalf of children. He was instrumental in founding the Little Red School House, served on its board for 37 years and devoted much of his life to causes for the well-being of children.
Recipients of the award demonstrate a genuine concern for children, advocate for their needs and partner with others in the community to help children succeed in school.
The Tulalip Tribes over the years have worked closely with Little Red School House, local school districts, Boys & Girls Clubs, city and state officials to develop and carry out programs supporting children.
Previous award winners include former Snohomish County Prosecutor Janice Ellis, former Snohomish County Executive Bob Drewell and the Boeing employees.
Zonta scholarship winners announced
The Zonta Club of Everett has named Jennifer Mac-Arthur, Caroline Aoll and Jila Misaghi Benabi the winners of this year’s Women in Transition scholarships.
The scholarships are awarded to women who are improving their lives to reach self-sufficiency. Applicants must show a realistic career plan and provide letters of recommendation to prove their character and determination to succeed.
The three winners received their scholarships at Zonta’s annual dinner last month.
Zonta International is a global organization of professionals working to advance the status of women worldwide.
Mukilteo wins sustainability award
The city of Mukilteo is being honored with a Judge’s Merit Award for Sustainability, a part of the state governor’s Smart Communities Award.
“These projects demonstrate our core values of protecting the environment, embracing new technology, welcoming new concepts and not being afraid of being at the forefront as early adopters and problem-solvers,” said Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine.
The award honors the city’s efforts in the past few years to build green facilities, including the new City Hall and community center, and to make improvements at the Lighthouse Park. These buildings incorporate sustainable, environmentally friendly and low-impact development features.
As a recipient of the award, the city is being recognized as a model for other communities.
The mayor and some of the councilmembers were expected to accept the award on behalf of the city this week at the Association of Washington Cities annual conference in Spokane.
GIVING
Credit Union supports youth
SnoCope Federal Credit Union staff raised more than $1,200 to support Cocoon House, a local charity serving homeless and at-risk youth.
SnoCope collected donations from staff and local businesses to put together a raffle for Cocoon House’s Butterfly Graduation.
Community businesses donated services and products for the raffle, and SnoCope employees sold tickets to the public.
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