Arlington
City leaders get tour of war planes
Members of the City Council, Airport Commission and the Arlington School Board accepted invitations from Flying Heritage Collection to take a private tour Tuesday afternoon at the Arlington Airport.
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen opened his private collection of rare war planes, mostly from World War II, earlier this year to weekly public tours by reservation.
Tuesday’s private get-together was meant to give local public officials a chance to see the collection, which includes meticulous, flyable restorations of a P-51D Mustang, a P-40C Tomahawk and others, including Russian and German planes.
Public tours are from 10 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays for $20, or $16 for seniors and veterans. To make reservations, call 360-435-2172 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Thursdays.
For more information, visit www.flyingheritage.com.
Church sponsors bicycle rodeo
Arlington United Church is sponsoring a bicycle rodeo for kids 12 and younger 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday in the church’s parking lot at Fourth Street and N. MacLeod Avenue.
The rodeo will feature safety tips and maintenance checks, and 100 helmets will be given out. More than a dozen bicycles will also be given away.
Bothell
Open house on manager search
The city of Bothell will hold an open house 6-8 p.m. tonight on professional qualifications and personal character traits in sought in a permanent city manager.
The meeting will take place at the Police Department Community Room, 18410 101st Ave. NE.
At the open house, consultants will provide a brief overview of the recruitment process and will seek comments.
Residents may drop in anytime between 6-8 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
Those unable to attend the open house may send their comments to CityStaff@ci.bothell.wa.us or Bothell City Hall, 18305 101st Ave. NE, Bothell, WA 98011. The submission deadline is July 7. A final candidate is to be selected by fall.
Senior center upgrades planned
City Council members have authorized Mayor Gary Haakenson to sign an agreement between the city and Snohomish County for grants to fund improvements at the South Snohomish County Senior Center.
The Community Development Block Grants would go toward three projects at the center: replacing the 25-year-old elevator with a new one, replacing the main-floor heating unit and replacing windows. The total estimated cost is $126,956.
Everett
Riverside seeks float riders
The Riverside Neighborhood Association is looking for representatives to ride on its float or walk in Everett’s Fourth of July parade.
Riverside is looking to show the city its community spirit and patriotism. Those interested in riding on the Riverside float or walking in the parade, should arrive at the parade staging area at Everett High School at 2416 Colby Ave. no later than 11:30 a.m.
To help create the parade float, attend a work party at 7 p.m. Friday at 2616 Baker Ave. For more information, call Bob or M.J. Creamer at 425-303-0739.
Island County
Pearl Harbor vets honored Sunday
Camano Action for a Rural Environment is sponsoring a dedication of a Pearl Harbor survivors’ monument at 2 p.m. Sunday at Terry’s Corner (the intersection of Highway 532 and E. North Camano Drive).
The group has raised $50,000, including a $30,000 donation from John Jensen of Merrill Gardens, to develop Freedom Park with trails and landscaping at Terry’s Corner.
Lake Stevens
Holiday delays council meeting
The City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday instead of its regular Monday meeting, because of the Fourth of July holiday.
The council meets at 1808 Main St. The meeting is open to the public.
Lynnwood
Center has class in fly-tying
A fly-tying workshop will be taught at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Lynnwood Senior Center, 5800 198th St. SW Staff from G.I. Joe’s will be on hand to present a workshop on fly-tying. Learn about the latest techniques, new equipment and information. No experience necessary. For more information, call 425-744-6464.
Marysville
Superintendent begins work
In a brief ceremony, Larry Nyland was sworn in as the Marysville School District’s new superintendent Wednesday evening.
Nyland, who had been executive director of academics and school improvement in the Burien-based Highline School District, was chosen from a pool of 22 candidates.
He replaces interim superintendent Paul Sjunnesen.
Sjunnesen was hired after the board reached a $340,000 buyout package with former superintendent Linda Whitehead.
Softball sign-up deadline nears
The Marysville Parks and Recreation Department is offering tennis lessons and a softball league for adults this summer.
Adult co-ed and men’s softball teams may register now for the 2004 Summer Softball League. The season is 10 games for $465 per team and runs from July 26-Sept. 19. Registration ends Friday.
Adult tennis lessons will be offered July 26-Aug. 11 on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Marysville Junior High School. Instructor Arnie Moreno will hold a beginning class, 6:30-7:30 p.m. and an advanced beginners-intermediate class, 7:40-8:40 p.m. The session cost is $36.
For registration information please call the Marysville Parks and Recreation Department at 360-651-5085.
Mill Creek
Rescue Pup seeking donations
Rescue Pup, a Mill Creek-based nonprofit organization that finds homes for stray, sick and injured dogs, regularly needs donations to cover veterinary expenses.
The organization recently received a $763 donation from a third-grade class at Seattle Hill Elementary School in Snohomish.
Donations can be made at Pet Pleasers, a nonprofit pet supply store the organization operates. Pet Pleasers is located next to Claire’s Pantry at the corner of Ninth Avenue SE and 164th Street SE. For more information, call 425-742-6072.
Monroe
Cancer support group at hospital
Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th Ave. SE, is offering a cancer support group for patients, caregivers, families and friends, 6:30-8 p.m. on Mondays, July 5-26.
With a facilitator, participants can use the group to give and receive support and to promote a new sense of strength and healing.
The discussion group is free. For additional information, call the hospital’s community relations at 360-794-1411 or go to www.valleygeneral.com.
Snohomish
Fund for injured town resident
Friends and family of a Snohomish man seriously injured in a car accident are seeking donations to aid in his care. Joshua Campbell, 22, is fighting for his life at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, said his uncle, Brian Mitchell.
Campbell, a 2000 graduate of Snohomish High School, lives in town with his parents, his girlfriend and his 4-year-old son. He broke his neck in a car accident on Memorial Day weekend. He will likely be paralyzed from his chest down, Mitchell said. Campbell has no health insurance.
Family members and friends have set up the Joshua A. Campbell benevolent fund at Washington Mutual, 902 Second St. For more information, call Mitchell at 206-226-3888.
Stanwood
Council schedules two hearings
The City Council has scheduled two public hearings at its regular meeting at 7 tonight at City Hall, 10220 270th St. NW.
One concerns an agreement with Snohomish County regarding land-use codes in the city’s unincorporated urban growth areas prior to annexations. The intent is to get new development in the county in line with city code as much as possible in areas that will eventually be annexed. The deal has been in the works for three years.
The other hearing concerns the city’s annual update of its six-year transportation improvement plan.
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