FYI

That 747 with the distinctive blue-and-white paint job is back in town. A U.S. Air Force information officer confirmed that Air Force One is visiting the Boeing Co.’s Everett plant for what he called routine maintenance.

There are actually two Air Force Ones – identical 747-200s built in Everett that have been used as presidential transports since 1990. The plane arrived Monday afternoon, but unlike previous visits, this time it’s not parked in a place where it can be seen from Highway 526.

The planes return every 12 to 18 months for maintenance at Boeing, said Bruce Goetz, superintendent of operations at Paine Field. “He typically just shows up unannounced,” he said. “We just look out, and there he is.”

You could win a blue ribbon

So you make a great cherry pie or paint a lovely landscape. Why not see if your work is blue-ribbon quality?

Entries in open class divisions at the Evergreen State Fair are available to those of any age or ability level. A free seminar will be offered on how to enter the baking, food preservation (canning, flavored vinegars, etc.) and fine-art categories.

Seminars are planned for 7 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. Saturday in Building 500 at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. Building 500 is where baking and canning entries are displayed during the fair.

If you need directions or have questions about the Aug. 27-Sept. 6 event, call the fairgrounds at 360-805-6700.

Don’t leave kids or pets in the car

With temperatures pushing 90 degrees in much of the state, the Washington Council for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect reminds parents and caregivers about the dangers of leaving children unattended in hot cars.

That advice applies to animals, too.

For more information, call 206-389-2412 or e-mail jamiecd@dshs.wa.gov.

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