FYI
Published 11:09 pm Monday, May 19, 2008
There’s no place like home for the holiday
Blame it on the price of gas and lodging. Fewer people plan to travel during the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
According to a recent survey released by AAA, 37.9 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this weekend, a decrease of nearly 360,000 travelers from last year’s total of 38.2 million. Most are expected to travel by car.
Motorists traveling during the holiday weekend will find gas prices in Washington averaging $3.832 per gallon for self-serve regular unleaded gasoline, up 28 cents during the past month and 39 cents higher than a year ago, AAA said.
With its beaches, mountains and many parks, Snohomish County is a great destination for the local traveler. The Snohomish County Tourism Bureau has a wealth of information available at www.snohomish.org or by calling 425-348-5802.
How to reunite a lost pet and its owner
If you find a lost pet, here’s how to help get it back to its owner. Check for a license or other identification. Regional licenses may be traced 24 hours a day by calling Snohomish County licensing at 425-388-3627. If there is no ID, take the animal to a vet to be scanned for a microchip. Most will do it free.
Post flyers with a photo if possible and a description of where you found the pet. Call the Everett Animal Shelter at 425-257-6000 to place the pet on the “found” list.
Run a free classified ad at petfinder.org.
For more information, go to the city of Everett’s Web site at www.everettwa.org.
Mill Creek Art and Beautification Board has openings
Volunteers are needed to fill three vacancies on the city of Mill Creek Art and Beautification Advisory Board.
The board advises the City Council on special events, projects and placement of art in Mill Creek. Meetings are at 4 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month.
Applicants must live in Mill Creek. The application deadline is May 27. For more information, call 425-921-5732.
Corrections
Dennis Richter chose to run as a Republican candidate for state Senate this year. A column that ran on Page B1 Sunday incorrectly stated that he was recruited to run by the party.
Brian Atwater is a geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey. His name was incorrect in a story that ran on Page A1 Wednesday.
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