Democrats look toward filling 2 state House seats
Snohomish County Democrats have set a tentative date of Dec. 15 to choose nominees for appointment to the state House seats now held by Brian Sullivan and John Lovick.
Sullivan, D-Mukilteo, has a substantial lead in his Snohomish County Council race. Lovick, D-Mill Creek, has a widening lead in his tight race for sheriff against Tom Greene.
The County Council has the power to fill empty seats in the Legislature by appointment, choosing from three names to be provided by the county Democratic Central Committee.
Six candidates - three for each seat - already are in the mix, said Mark Hintz, chairman of the county Democrats.
Hintz said he is among those vying to replace Lovick, whose 44th Legislative District includes the Mill Creek, Snohomish, Lake Stevens and Marysville areas. Also interested in that seat are former Snohomish Mayor Liz Loomis and Lillian Kaufer, who ran for the state Senate last year.
Sullivan represents the 21st Legislative District, which includes Edmonds, Mukilteo and portions of Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace. Contenders for his seat include Mukilteo City Councilman Marko Liias, Lynnwood City Councilman Mark Smith, and Darrell Chapman, president of the Snohomish County Labor Council, who ran for a House seat in 1994.
Both seats will appear on the fall 2008 ballot.
Snohomish County
Hwy. 2 commuting
to stir Transit Talk
Community Transit is holding a series of Transit Talk meetings for those interested in learning more about using public transportation as a commute alternative along Highway 2.
Transit Talk will cover three routes providing local service to important locations such as Snohomish and Sultan high schools, Valley General Hospital, the Monroe Library and the Evergreen State Fairgrounds. All three routes run to Everett Station, where commuters can transfer to buses going to Seattle, Everett or north into Skagit County.
The meetings are being held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday and Dec. 3 at the Sultan Library, 319 Main St; Nov. 26 and Dec. 10 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way; and Nov. 27 and Dec. 5 at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave.
Monroe
Permits available
to cut holiday trees
Permits to cut personal-use Christmas trees in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest are available through Dec. 21.
Cutting areas are located within national forestlands in the eastern portions of Pierce, King, Snohomish, Skagit and Whatcom counties. Maps and information about cutting areas are provided where permits are sold: at all ranger stations, the Verlot and Glacier public service centers, and REI’s Alderwood mall store.
Permits for trees up to 12 feet tall cost $10. Permits for trees taller than that are a minimum of $20.
An additional Sno-Park parking permit may be needed if a cutting trip includes parking in a designated Sno-Park lot. Parking is strictly enforced, and fines can be substantial.
Check with ranger stations for advance road and weather information, or go to www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs.
Edmonds
Cultural Tourism
promo funds offered
The Edmonds Arts Commission is accepting applications for Cultural Tourism Promotion contract awards from not-for-profit arts and culture organizations serving Edmonds.
Up to $9,000 for promoting and advertising projects will be available for contracts awarded in early 2008. This money is allocated to the Arts Commission from city lodging taxes. Generally, no more than $2,000 is awarded to any one organization.
Applications, available from the city of Edmonds Arts Office, must be received by 5 p.m. Nov. 27. Applications must be submitted on the application forms available from the Arts Office.
For more information, call 425-771-0228.
Lynnwood
Civic Lights fun
coming Nov. 29
Lynnwood’s 12th annual Civic Lights Winter Celebration will be held from 6-9 p.m. Nov. 29 at the city’s municipal campus, stretching between the 18800 and 19200 blocks of 144th Avenue West.
The free event will offer photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, holiday songs by The Dickens Carolers, a performance by Tim Noah, a beanbag toss, student performances, arts and crafts, interactive games, story-time reading, a free “polar bear swim,” a Penguin Hill snow play area and refreshments.
Activities and entertainment will be at the Recreation Center, City Council chambers, the library and the fire station. Nonperishable food and cash donations will be accepted for a food drive benefiting the Lynnwood Food Bank.
For more information, call 425-771-4030 or go to www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/Parks.
Everett
Medicare seminar
to be offered today
A free seminar on changes in Medicare Part D will take place from 10-11:30 a.m. today in the Evergreen Room at the WSU Extension Offices in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. S.E., Everett.
It’s presented by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors.
To reserve a space, contact Joyce Frasu at 425-388-7377 or j.frasu@co.snohomish.wa.us.
Everett
Opinions sought
on new park, plaza
Everett residents will have an opportunity to offer their opinions at a public meeting on a new park and plaza being designed at the foot of Hewitt Avenue.
The meeting will be held at 8:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave.
Consultants on the project will discuss plans so far and collect input on how the area should be renovated.
Edmonds
State helps fund
boaters’ restroom
The Port of Edmonds has received $169,056 from the state Recreation and Conservation Funding Board to build a restroom facility for recreational boaters.
The Port plans to build a restroom complete with showers and laundry services for boaters. The new facility will have solar hot water, efficient and natural lighting, low-flush plumbing and a rain-garden courtyard in a green-built design. It will provide six toilets, three showers and a laundry room.
The Port, which registered 5,600 overnight visits during the past year, will contribute $125,000.
Woodinville
How to clear weeds,
plant an orchard
A free demonstration on how to change an overgrown lot filled with blackberries and weeds into an orchard of fruit trees will be given in Woodinville at 10 a.m. Saturday.
The presentation on planting young fruit trees will be made at 21 Acres, a nonprofit sustainable-agriculture demonstration area on the south edge of Woodinville.
Over the past year, the orchard area at 21 Acres was cleared of invasive plants with the help of resident livestock, then tilled and seeded in preparation for fall planting.
In the hands-on learning experience, dozens of apple trees will be planted in the first phase of developing the orchard. Participants will learn about proper planting and site location, planting techniques and first-year care for young fruit trees. Tools will be provided, but outdoor shoes or boots and clothing suitable for the weather are advised.
The site is at 13701 N.E. 171st St., and more information is available at www.21acres.org.