City upgrading maintenance shop
City staff have determined that a project to improve the city’s maintenance shop will not have significant environmental effects.
The project would install an improved storm-water infiltration system and an equipment wash rack, as well as construct a 5,720-square-foot storage building at 6205 188th Place NE. Plans also include paving an existing parking area and upgrading electrical service and restrooms.
Copies of the project application and the staff decision are available at City Hall, 238 N. Olympic Ave., or by calling Sonya Blacker at 360-403-3434. The public comment period has closed.
Committee spot open at hospital
Stevens Hospital is seeking applications for a volunteer community representative position on its Medical Ethics Committee.
The purpose of the committee is to develop hospital policies on patients’ rights and other medical and ethical issues. The committee also oversees the education of patients, the community, hospital employees and physicians about medical and ethical issues, and provides consultation to people with relevant questions.
No medical or legal background is necessary. The hospital is seeking someone with a desire to learn and a willingness to serve on the committee for at least two years. The committee generally meets 12:30-2 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month at Stevens Hospital.
For more information, call 425-743-4733.
Council approves program funds
The City Council on Wednesday approved $286,410 in funds for human services in 2004.
The three top recipients were the Interfaith Association of Snohomish County’s family shelter, the Snohomish County Center for Battered Women’s children’s program, and the Volunteer Services of America emergency services food bank. Each of the three programs received $15,000.
The council was following the recommendations of the city’s Human Needs Advisory Committee.
Cholesterol tests offered at clinic
The Camano Community Health Clinic will provide low-cost cholesterol tests 8-9:30 a.m. Friday at the clinic, 127 NE Camano Drive.
The tests require fasting the night before. No appointment is required. Cost is $19. For more information, call 360-629-6481.
Soroptimists seek award nominees
The Lynnwood-based Soroptimist International of Sno-King is seeking applicants for a program honoring young women’s volunteer activities.
The Violet Richardson Award honors women between the ages of 14 and 17 for their volunteer activities. Applications will be accepted through Dec. 1.
For applications or more information, call Judy Thompson at 425-744-8258.
Children sought for holiday run
Children in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to celebrate fitness before the Thanksgiving holiday by participating in the 13th annual Turkey Chase Fun Run.
This noncompetitive event will take place at 2:45 p.m. Nov. 26 at the Jennings Memorial Park ball field, 6915 Armar Road. Check-in will begin at 2:15 p.m.
All participants will receive a Turkey Chase T-shirt and have a chance to win prizes in a random drawing. Cost is $15. Advance registration is required.
For more information, call the parks office at 360-651-5085.
Hearing on city transportation
The Mill Creek City Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday to consider the city’s 2004-2010 transportation improvement plan.
The plan identifies all planned transportation projects within Mill Creek and anticipated projects over the next seven years. Any projects that may include local, state or federal funding should be included in the plan.
The hearing will be at 7:30 p.m. in Mill Creek City Council chambers, 15728 Mill Creek Blvd.
Low-income dental exams
The Smilemobile will be at Valley General Hospital 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 1-12.
The Smilemobile provides dental exams for children of low-income families 13 and younger.
DSHS coupons are accepted, and a sliding scale of payment is applied. For appointments, call 360-794-1411.
All-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner
The Snohomish and Tillicum Kiwianis clubs present an all-you-can-eat spaghetti feed 4-8 p.m. Friday at Zion Lutheran Parish Hall, Fourth Street and Union Avenue.
Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children under 10. Proceeds will help support the two service clubs in activities that benefit the community.
Tickets are available from Snohomish Kiwanis members or at the door.
Legion planning Korean War event
American Legion Post 92 is asking residents of Stanwood, Silvana and Camano Island to join them in commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Korean War.
The legion event begins at 10 a.m. Tuesday, which is Veterans Day, at the Josephine Sunset Home, 9901 272nd Place NW, to thank veterans living there.
At 11 a.m., the group will move to Anderson Cemetery, 7700 Pioneer Highway, for a memorial service, weather permitting. The alternate site will be the legion hall, 26921 88th Ave. NW.
At 5 p.m., all veterans and their families are invited back to the hall for a spaghetti dinner.
Middle school seeks volunteers
Sultan Middle School is looking for adults who can volunteer one hour a week to mentor a middle school student.
The middle school is looking for role models to provide one-on-one attention, be a friend, homework helper and a good listener.
Volunteers must pass a Washington State Patrol background check. For more information, call Bob Wilson at 360-793-9857.
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