Lots of heart at special Elks prom
Local high school special education students gathered Feb. 13 at the Everett Elks Lodge for a Valentine’s Prom. Live music was provided by the inclusive Voices of the Village performance ensemble. Guests enjoyed a buffet and each received a corsage or boutonniere as well as Amazon and McDonald’s gift cards, a stuffed toy, a treat bag and prom photos.
Poets extol Eagle Fest ethos
This year’s Arlington-Stillaguamish Eagle Festival, held Feb. 5-6, featured a haiku contest.
Here are the winning entries, by age category:
my sweet willow tree
please hold strong so I can swing
you make me happy
—Cadence Roxby, Arlington (grades K-5)
a sun-kissed zephyr
coaxes lush blossoms open
sweet summer roses
—Carly Bair, Lake Stevens (grades 6-12)
river eddies curl
collecting twigs and branches
Nature’s souvenirs
—Melanie Kreiger, Marysville (age 19 and older)
Everett Police honor staff, volunteers
The Everett Police Department presented its 2015 department awards Feb. 17 at the Everett Performing Arts Center.
Supervisor of The Year: Sgt. Kevin Allen
Officer of The Year: Master Patrol Officer Travis Katzer
Civilian of The Year: Records Information Specialist Elizabeth Cordts
Investigator of The Year: detective Dan Rucker
Brian Dibucci Award: Officer Greg Mueller
Volunteer of The Year: Judy Lindell
Medal of Merit: Officer Paul Stewart; and Officers Robert Edmonds, Peter Hegge and Sgt. Matt Mekelburg
Certificate of Merit: Sandra Albertson, Debra Coleman, Jamie French, Sgt. Manny Garcia, Sgt. Peter Noetzel, Daniel Rabelos, Deb Richardson, Master Patrol Officer Greg Sutherland, Brian Caldart and Nick Fischer
Letter of Commendation: Capt. John DeRousse; James Massingale; Andrew McLauchlan; Mike Bernardi, Jack Jessup and Bruce Rekow; Alex Helphrey, Adam Hoffenbacker, Jeff Pountain and Scott Rizzo
Citizen Recognition: John McAleese; Cheryl Runnels; Ofa Taumoefolau; Don Burr and Mike Burress (Community Transit); and Marc Bolland and Don Shagam (Everett Transit)
Sea Cadet Corps marks change of command
U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Lt. j.g. John Steenmeyer relieved U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Lt. Cmdr. Matt Thompson as commanding officer of the Naval Station Everett Division of the Corps during a Jan. 23 change of command ceremony at Naval Station Everett.
Thompson has been promoted to regional director for the Pacific Northwest.
The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps is a federally chartered nonprofit civilian youth organization that introduces young people ages 11-17 to the seagoing military services while encouraging community service, discipline and teamwork. Typically, all adults involved are volunteers; many are current or retired military.
League to fete Noborikawa
The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County has selected Kinuko Noborikawa as the recipient of its 2016 Democracy in Action Award. Noborikawa has energetically started and led numerous programs throughout the community since 1984. She recently retired as a senior environmental planner for Snohomish County.
Noborikawa will receive the award at the League’s birthday luncheon, to be held at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Everett School District’s Community Resource Center, 3900 Broadway. Those who wish to attend should RSVP by Feb. 20 with a $25 check to Judy Chapman, 200 James St., Unit 205, Edmonds, WA 98020.
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