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33 years ago today, was a dark day for the Everett Fire Department. For those not on social media here is the post shared on Facebook by the EFD this afternoon

Gary Parks, photo credit Everett Fire Dept.

Photo credit Everett Fire Dept.

We continue to remember and honor the service and sacrifice of Firefighter Parks. Pictured, is the Everett Firefighter Gary Parks memorial, which can be found on the Everett Community College Campus.

The fire, which was set by an arsonist, has yet to be solved. It is our hope, both for our department and for FF Parks’ family, that the case is solved. We will never forget.

After Romios the building became Lotus Lounge for a time.

Image from pre-application documents submitted to city planners

Image from pre-application documents submitted to City planners

According to preliminary documents submitted to the city, the development will be comprised of seven side-side townhouse units each with five levels (including rooftop deck of about 600 to 700 square feet each) for a total of 2708‐3240 square feet per unit. The building’s exterior will make heavy use of glass for energy efficiency and aesthetics. The project is unique to Everett and according to briefing materials presented to city planners by Reid Shockey the developer describes it as:

a “passive housing” project which is a housing system that 1) offers considerable life-cycle energy savings and energy cost savings which I assume is consistent with the City’s Climate Action Plan adopted last night by the City Council and 2) meets the goals and objectives of the HART program, with potential construction cost closer to $30/sq. ft. vs. $200/ sq. ft. for more conventional housing. The difference is in the cost of materials and the construction technique, where components are fabricated in China, those are shipped to Everett and reassembled on-site.

Again the project is in the pre-application stage with lots of details to be worked out but one we will be keeping an eye on as it moves through the permitting process.

Help yourself and learn how to help others.

Education and empowerment are key parts of the nonprofit’s mission of “keeping people and bikes moving.” All classes require advanced registration. Classes may be canceled if not enough students sign-up.

The next basic bike repair class is 6-9 p.m. Feb. 26, with another in March. Advanced classes are Wednesdays in April. Classes are for adults or teens with parent and instructor permission.

All classes are held at Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop, 2531 Broadway Avenue in Everett, Washington. Parking and entrance are at the back.

Learn more and signup at Sharingwheels.org/classes.

Basic Bike Maintenance – one night class 6-9 p.m.. Wednesday Feb. 26; March 25; May 13

Advanced Bike Maintenance – 4 session class 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays April 8-29; or July 9-30

Bike Buying Tips – free one hour class 7-8 p.m. Wednesday March 11

A photo from a race in 2013

Everett Parks & Community Services is seeking community input about expanding the annual hydroplane races at Silver Lake to a two-day event. Community members can provide input by contacting Scott Pool, recreation coordinator, at spool@everettwa.gov or 425-257-7307 or by attending the Board of Parks Commissioners and Tree Committee meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 6 p.m. at Spruce Hall at Forest Park (802 E Mukilteo Blvd.)

The Seattle Outboard Association will hold its 66th annual regatta on Silver Lake the first weekend in June. The mini hydroplane races have been held annually as a one-day event, attracting more than 1,500 participants and spectators. The Seattle Outboard Association is asking to expand it to a two-day event, Saturday and Sunday, June 6-7.

For some, this popular, family-oriented event has been a tradition for decades. Racers participate in racing classes determined by age and motor size, with racers as young as 10 competing. The Seattle Outboard Association is a nonprofit organization that covers all expenses for the regatta with the help of sponsors.