Arlington
New water plant for Smokey Point
Marysville has turned in a development application to Arlington to build a water treatment plant to serve Smokey Point.
The new 6,600-square-foot plant would be built at 17906 46th Ave. NE. It would include an above-ground 200,000 gallon steel tank.
Marysville has provided much of Smokey Point with water for years, and the new plant is being designed to meet federal and state environmental and health requirements for drinking water.
For more information, call Kristi Remle at 360-403-3435
or e-mail her at kremle@ci.arlington.wa.us.
Edmonds
Rotary donations tax deductible
The Rotary Club of Edmonds recently approved the bylaws that allow the club to receive gifts that are accepted as tax deductible by the Internal Revenue Service.
The club now has an easy way for donors to help expand its scholarship programs and lend a hand to others in need while getting a tax deduction.
To donate: make checks out to Rotary Foundation of Edmonds and send to P.O. Box 115, Edmonds, WA 98020.
Everett
Council approves pay increases
The Everett City Council Wednesday night approved a 1.1 percent pay increase for city employees.
The pay increase is slightly less than the annual increase in the area’s consumer price index, which measures how much the average person spends on goods and services.
The city has been offering the relatively small pay increases for the past decade, said Sharon DeHaan, director of human resources for Everett. In exchange, most workers have medical insurance with premiums paid entirely by the city. The city is now negotiating with the unions that represent 80 percent of city employees to pass on more health-care costs to workers.
In April, an independent salary commission gave six of seven City Council members pay increases slightly less than the cost of living for 2004 and 2005. It gave City Council President Arlan Hatloe a larger pay increase because of his greater responsibilities. The commission froze the mayor’s salary at $122,832.
Interfaith solstice gathering set
First Congregational United Church of Christ in Everett and the Sacred Circles Institute in Mukilteo are sponsoring an interfaith and intertribal winter solstice gathering and celebration 5-9 p.m. Saturday.
The event will feature drumming, dancing, poetry, singing and storytelling. The second annual celebration will be at First Congregational, 2624 Rockefeller Ave.
Island County
Camano artists show holiday ware
The Camano Arts Association is sponsoring a Christmas show 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the David Maritz Studio, 3 W. North Camano Drive.
The show features a fine art exhibit and a gift shop with works from local artists. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the association’s Public Arts Fund. For more information, call 360-387-5149.
Lake Stevens
Council may add to helmet law
The Lake Stevens City Council has called for a special meeting Monday to study an amendment to the city’s helmet law.
The meeting will take place starting at 7 p.m. at the Community and Senior Center, 1808 Main St. in Lake Stevens.
The current law requires minors to wear a helmet when riding bicycles, skates and skateboards. The council is considering adding motorized foot scooters to the list when riding on public roads and property.
Council considers comp plan change
The City Council last week conducted a public hearing and the first reading of an ordinance amending the comprehensive plan.
The second reading of the amendment is scheduled for the council’s Jan. 5 meeting.
The council meets at 7 p.m. at the Lake Stevens Community-
Senior Center, 1808 Main St.
Lynnwood
Senior Center Hanukkah event
The Lynnwood Senior Center offers a Hanukkah celebration at 11:30 a.m. Monday.
There will be a traditional lunch with potato pancakes and soup and a noon program featuring music and storytelling with Dvorah Kost.
Cost is $2, and reservations are needed.
The Senior Center is located at 5800 198th St. SW in Lynnwood. For more information, call 425-744-6464.
Marysville
35th Avenue NE lane closed
Construction will prompt the closure of one lane of 35th Avenue NE 7 a.m.-4 p.m. through Jan. 7. Emergency vehicles will have access at all times.
The Snohomish County Public Works Department granted Puget Sound Energy and Pilchuck Contractors permission to close a lane on 35th and 97th Place NE to tie into a main and extend a gas line.
Home computer training offered
Those who are new to using a computer can take advantage of special class.
The class covers the basics of the Windows operating system, the Internet, e-mail, Microsoft Word and basic computer care.
Students work with members of Future Information Technology Professionals, a student organization for those interested in careers in the information technology industry.
The class will be 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesdays for four weeks: Jan. 13, 20, 27 and Feb. 3 in room AC10 at Marysville-Pilchuck High School, 5611 108th St. NE.
The cost is $50, and proceeds benefit the Future Information Technology Professionals program. To register, call Tory Klementsen at 360-657-6099.
Mill Creek
Girl Scouts collect blankets, pillows
Girl Scouts from Mill Creek Troop No. 3131 are collecting new and gently used blankets, pillows and towels for the Everett Gospel Mission.
A collection box will be at the Mill Creek Public Library, 15429 Bothell-Everett Highway, through today for donations.
Monroe
School Board meeting canceled
The Monroe School Board meeting Monday falls during the district’s winter vacation and has been canceled.
The next regular meeting will be at 7 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Monroe Public Schools Administration Office, 200 East Fremont.
Mountlake Terrace
City seeks to fill board positions
The city has openings on its Community Policing Advisory Board, Planning Commission and Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission.
Anyone interested in filling these spots needs only to be a city resident and willing to meet once per month for the duration of the term.
The city is recruiting to fill the vacancies for the next several weeks. A definite timeline will be determined in early January by the City Council and will be publicized at that time.
For more information on the city’s boards and commissions or to get an application, call city clerk Virginia Olsen at 425-744-6206 or e-mail her at volsen@ci.mlt.wa.us.
Snohomish
Seniors make 145 Christmas pillows
A handful of Snohomish Senior Center women from its quilting group recently completed a four-month-long project making Christmas gifts for residents of the Delta Rehabilitation Center, which helps people with traumatic head injuries.
The women sewed 145 decorative bed pillows for beds of each of the Delta residents. The residents got to choose their own pillow. The residents’ photos were later ironed on to further individualize the pillows.
Virginia Wickstrom and Dorothy Hawe initiated the project. Other participating pillow makers were: Evelyne Robertson, Patsy Danhof, Jo Kinkaid, Ruth Ann Erickson, Anita Gay, Miki Fulchur and Sue Warren.
Snohomish County
Reading program during the break
Parents looking for a fun distraction for their children during the two-week winter break, or teens with some time on their hands, have options at their local library.
The Sno-Isle Regional Library System presents a “Winter Extravaganza” at five Sno-Isle libraries.
Three different programs feature noisemaking with The Noise Guy, a festive rendition of “The Nutcracker” with Snapdragon Puppets, or a class for middle school and high school students in Manga drawing.
For more information on library services in your area, call Sno-Isle at 360-651-7000 or 800-342-1936, or visit the Web site at www.sno-isle.org.
Stanwood
Camwood Players auditions Saturday
Camwood Players has scheduled auditions for its next play, Arthur Miller’s “All My Sons.”
The auditions will run 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturday at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW. The nonprofit community theater group is open to all who want to participate. Parts for “All My Sons” include men and women from 20 to 60 years old, and one part for a boy age 8 to 10. Others can help offstage.
The shows are scheduled for three weekends starting Feb. 27 at the Stillaguamish Grange, 6521 Pioneer Highway.
For more information, call Ray Riches at 360-629-6331.
Tulalip
Many Elvises coming to casino
The new Tulalip Casino will celebrate Elvis Presley’s birthday with a four night, Vegas-style tribute Jan. 7-10.
The event will feature several Elvis impersonators, including legendary Steve Segura and teenage sensation Justin Shandor performing free shows at 8 and 11 p.m. in the Canoes Cabaret.
There also will be an Elvis look-alike contest Jan. 10.
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