FYI

Sultan Food Bank could use your help

The Sultan Food Bank is in need of donations.

They will offer a food and toy drive from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Dutch Cup restaurant parking lot, 922 Main St.

The Sultan Food Bank serves clients from Sultan to Skyko­mish. Collected toys will be given to the Volunteers of America.

Fires from candles increase at holidays

According to the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office, there were 168 fires started by candles in 2007 that caused more than $7.2 million in damage and two deaths.

“This increased use of candles during the holiday season poses an even greater risk for fires and fire deaths,” state Fire Marshal Mike Matlick said in a statement.

To keep your home safe:

@1. Body FYI Bullet:Always keep burning candles within sight.

Use candles only in rooms where there is a responsible adult awake to control and oversee the flame.

Extinguish all candles when leaving a room or before going to sleep.

Do not use candles in sleeping areas.

Keep candles away from combustibles such as clothing, books, Christmas trees, decorations, window blinds and curtains.

Keep candles away from high-traffic areas where they can be easily knocked over, including any area accessible to children or pets.

Place candles on stable surfaces in sturdy holders that grip the candle securely and won’t tip over.

Place candles in holders that can’t burn and are big enough to collect dripping wax.

Keep candles up high, out of reach of children.

Use extreme caution if you carry a lit candle, holding it away from clothing and any combustibles that may be near your path.

Never put lit candles on a Christmas tree.

Arlington bands’ concert is tonight

Arlington High School bands, under the direction of John Grabow­ski, will present a free winter concert at 7 tonight in the Byrnes Performing Arts Center at the high school, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd.

The 180 members of the school’s three bands are set to perform works by composers Gustav Holst and Malcolm Arnold as well as popular holiday favorites.

For more information, call 360-631-6985.

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