Edmonds: New director appointed
Edmonds community services director Stephen Clifton has been named the city’s acting economic development director.
Clifton, who has been employed by the city since September 2000, is responsible for major projects such as the Edmonds Crossing ferry terminal, the Edmonds Center for the Arts and the Harbor Square redevelopment.
Mayor Gary Haakenson appointed Clifton to the economic development position after the city’s top candidate for the opening instead took a job in Mukilteo.
“Stephen has a well-rounded understanding of economic development in general and as it pertains to Edmonds’ unique character and needs,” Haakenson said. “He has the support of all the department directors, and I’m confident he can fill the role.”
Monroe: New rule on fire sprinklers
State officials have approved a new city of Monroe building code amendment that will require all new townhomes 5,000 square feet and larger to include sprinkler systems, officials said.
The Washington State Building Code Council approved the change, making Monroe the 12th community in Washington to require fire sprinklers.
Smoke detectors help provide early warnings, Monroe Fire District 3 Fire Chief Jamie Silva said. Sprinklers may help put the fire out and give people inside a burning building more time to escape.
Monroe: Dog show due for fairgrounds
More than 2,000 dogs are expected Nov. 17 and 18 at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds for the annual All Breed Dog Shows hosted by the Whidbey Island Kennel Club.
Admission for spectators is free. The entry period for competition is closed.
Spectator event times run from about 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily at the fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE. Best in Show judging is planned each afternoon.
Substantial portions of the show’s proceeds go to support many local and national organizations, including the Snohomish County sheriff’s K-9 Unit, Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue, Snohomish County Search and Rescue group and for free microchip scanners for all Snohomish County animal control officers and free microchip clinics.
People can find out more information about the Monroe dog show at www.onofrio.com by clicking on “Show Information,” and choosing “Closed Shows” from the top menu.
Mountlake Terrace: Talk on weight loss
A certified naturopathic doctor is planning to discuss natural weight loss next week at the Mountlake Terrace Library.
The free presentation is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W.
The planned speaker is Dr. Joshua Rubinstein, a board-certified doctor of naturopathic medicine and instructor at Bastyr University in Kenmore.
For more information, call the library at 425-776-8722.
Sultan: Have a free Thanksgiving dinner
Sultan Harvest is set to offer the sixth annual free community Thanksgiving dinner from 1 to 4 p.m. Thanksgiving Day at Sultan Community Center, 319 Main St.
Sultan Harvest is partnering with Volunteers of America in Sultan. Cash and food donations are needed. Collection sites are: Volunteers of America, 701 First St.; Sultan Visitor Center, 320 Main St.; and All Real Estate, 413 Main St.
Volunteers are also needed to prepare for the event.
For more information, call 360-793-8641 or e-mail sultanharvest@aol.com.
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