Briefs: Marysville real estate agent raises money for California animal shelter

Marysville real estate agent raises money for California animal shelter

Scott Watkins, a real estate agent from Keller Williams Real Estate in Marysville, used gofundme.com to raise $9,900 to buy much needed professional-grade misters for the City of McFarland’s Animal Shelter in California. Watkins had adopted one of his dogs, Charlie Cigar, from the shelter after seeing it online. The rural California animal shelter desperately needed the misting system to help animals through the hot months.

Registration deadline approaches for State of the Station address in Everett

Join Economic Alliance Snohomish County, the City of Marysville, Herald Media and Naval Station Everett for the Annual State of the Station address from noon to 1:30 p.m. April 14 at the naval station. Commanding Officer Captain Mark A. Lakamp is the speaker. Registration is required by April 5 for base access. Register here.

Three senior living communities in Everett ranked high by residents

SeniorAdvisor.com’s 2016 Best of Senior Living Awards has honored three senior living communities in Everett, placing them in the top 1 percent of all senior living options in the country. The winners are Garden Court, Cascadian Place and South Pointe Assisted Living. SeniorAdvisor.com allows family, friends and residents, to rate and review the senior living homes.

Monroe’s Doggy Delirious gets non-GMO status for limited ingredient dog treats

Monroe’s Doggy Delirious Dog Treats has earned Non-GMO Project Verified status for its limited ingredient dog treats. The verified status was awarded after completion of the Non-GMO Project’s rigorous review process for GMO avoidance best practices. Customers will soon see the verification seal on Doggy Delirious Dog Treat flavors including peanut butter, sweet potato, apple cinnamon and more.

State agency seeks to protect forest land

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is seeking nominations for working forest lands at risk of conversion to protect as part of the state Community Forest Trust. Community members who are interested in nominating lands must submit a proposal by June 17. More information, including a checklist of required materials, can be found here.

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