MARYSVILLE – The city is trying to get the word out early that residents will be breaking the law if they set off fireworks within the city limits this July 4th.
The City Council passed a law last year saying 2016 would be the last year for fireworks in town. They cited potential danger of injuries and fires as a reason, along with complaints from some people in the community. Property damage is another concern, along with litter.
Lawbreakers could be fined up to $5,000 and one year in jail.
MARYSVILLE – A community tennis club is starting up in Marysville.
The free club will play every Saturday, weather permitting, year-round starting at 9 a.m. at the Totem Middle School courts.
Meanwhile, dozens of people took instructor Arne Moreno’s free tennis lesson Saturday.
He will offer six lessons to those age 16 and older for $42 June 27-July 13 and July 18 to Aug. 3 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for beginners and for intermediates from 7:40-8:40 p.m.
He also offers lessons for ages 5-7 for $35 from 9:30-10:15 a.m., and for those 8-17 for $40 at various times, depending on experience.
Call the city parks department for details on lessons at 360-363-8400. For details on the free club, call organizer Steve Powell at 360-654-4157.
ARLINGTON – The main taxiway at the Arlington Airport expects to get more than $520,000 in improvements in mid-August.
The Taxiway Charlie Lighting and Signing Improvements Project involves installing four lighted signs and taxiway edge lighting along the length of Taxiway Charlie on the west side of the airport.
That area serves the west side flightline area. Airport staff has applied for a Federal Aviation Administration grant to fund 90 percent of the project, and a state Department of Transportation aviation grant to fund another 5 percent of the project.
ARLINGTON – Three students each from Arlington and Lakewood high schools have won awards for being outstanding in STEM subjects.
From AHS, honored were Alicia Fanning, science; Lyndsie Holden, technology/engineering; and Melissa Christoferson, mathematics.
Honored from Lakewood were: Emily Senyitko, technology; Paige Shimkus, mathematics; and Palina Buchanan, science.
The awards were given by the Stanwood-Camano American Association of University Women. AAUW is a national organization dedicated to furthering education and equity for women. The organization recognizes young women enrolled in STEM classes to encourage them to study and pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
EVERETT – Marysville YMCA volunteers were recognized by the YMCA of Snohomish County June 14 at the Everett Golf & Country Club.
More than 120 members of the community, board members, friends of the Y and staff celebrated the volunteer accomplishments.
In total, almost 2,168 volunteers donated 37,766 hours. Local winners were:
•Policy volunteer: Debbie Barger Smith, Windermere Real Estate
•Program volunteer: Rob Russell, community member
•Youth volunteers: Micah Hoot, student, Marysville Getchell High School; and Amelia Knapp, student, North Lake Middle School
•Financial development volunteer: Jayne Joyner, Everett Community College
MARYSVILLE – Volunteer mentors are being sought for the Marysville School District’s Portfolio Project.
It is a college preparation program/workshop for incoming juniors and seniors that runs from August to November.
Information night is June 19 from 5-6 p.m. at the Marysville YMCA Teen Center.
For details go to scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/6cd6f631-376f-479f-869f-bff37f10a738
Births
Rachel and Jeremy Ball of Granite Falls had a baby girl 6-3-17
Shalon Hinckley of Everett had a baby girl 6-2-17
-Cascade Valley Hospital, Arlington
