Arlington
Fire department gets radio grant
The Arlington Fire Department has received a $157,000 grant from the federal Department of Homeland Security to upgrade its radio equipment to be compatible with a new countywide 800-megahertz system.
The new system has already been in use in parts of the county and is scheduled to be installed in the rest of the county by 2006.
Capt. Dave Kraski of the Arlington Fire Department said the grant will pay for all the necessary equipment as well as installation.
Darrington
Life at South Pole regaled at library
RoselieRasmussen will share stories from working at the South Pole from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdayt the Darrington Library, 1005 Cascade St.
Rasmussen, who grew up in Darrington, wrote a few letters of her experiences that were periodically published in The Herald while she was there several months ago.
Also part of the program will be a showing of a documentary by Tom Pi called “South Pole Summer.”
Edmonds
Group to discuss youth and families
A social service group will hold a luncheon Wednesday in Edmonds to discuss a plan to support youth and families in south Snohomish County.
The South County branch of Communities That Care, a group affiliated with the Snohomish County Health and Safety Network, will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the upstairs Plaza Room of the Edmonds Library, 650 Main St.
The group includes service providers and elected and school officials.
The lunch costs $5. For more information call 425-252-2668.
Granite Falls
Coalition grant set for three years
The Granite Falls Community Coalition has been awarded a continuation grant of $100,000 each year for the next three years for its efforts to combat drug abuse.
The money will help the coalition build on efforts begun two years ago on the same grant. The difference now is that the group will no longer have to go through the lengthy application process each year, said Kathy Grant, spokeswoman for the Granite Falls School District.
The school district administers the grant, which comes from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Locking in the next three years also allows the group to plan ahead better.
“We’ve been waiting, not knowing if we’re going to exist after Oct. 1,” Grant said.
So far, the coalition has hired counselors and support staff and set up a community resource center in town. It has also partnered with schools and local groups and residents to develop mentoring programs, a prevention program for at-risk behavior from third through eighth grades, as well as parenting and family-building classes.
For more information, call Joshua Clare, the coalition’s program coordinator, at 360-691-1121.
Lake Stevens
City prepares to amend dog law
The City Council will hear the third and final reading of an ordinance amending animal regulations regarding dangerous dogs at its meeting tonight.
Other agenda items include action on a Sno-Isle Library contract amendment, purchase of a vacuum truck and discussion of an annexation interlocal agreement with Snohomish County.
The meeting will begin at 6:45 tonight at 1808 Main St. with a workshop on vouchers, followed by the regular business meeting at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.
Marysville
Council will talk about annexations
The City Council will hear a presentation tonight by Gregory Hauth, president of Save Our Communities.
The council will also observe employee service award presentations and recognition, and custody officer Aaron Parker will be sworn in.
Other agenda items include a possible bid award on a State Avenue improvement project, two public hearings on proposed annexations, discussion of several other annexations and a resolution declaring some property surplus.
The meeting begins at 7 tonight at City Hall, 1049 State Ave.
Sign ups open for Oktoberfest trip
The Ken Baxter Senior-Community Center is accepting reservations for a day trip to Leavenworth’s Oktoberfest on Oct. 7.
Participants will take a bus ride and spend the day browsing Bavarian shops and partaking of Oktoberfest activities. The $35 fee includes transportation and admission to the festival. Call 360-363-8450.
Monroe
Hospital offers weight loss class
Valley General Hospital will offer Mindful Eating, a three-week weight loss workshop that employs hypnotherapy with an emphasis on nutrition education, conscious selections and lifestyle changes.
The workshop will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays from Sept. 29 through Oct. 13. The fee is $50. The hospital is at 14701 179th Ave. SE.
To register, call the hospital at 360-794-7497 or go online at www.valleygeneral.com.
Mountlake Terrace
Submit changes to city comp plan
The city of Mountlake Terrace is accepting formal applications for amendments to the city’s Comprehensive Plan.
Plan amendments may be made once a year. To be considered this year, applications must be submitted to City Hall at 23204 58th Ave. W., by Oct. 10.
Applications are available from the city’s Web site, www.cityofmlt.com, at City Hall or by contacting the planning department at 425-744-6280.
Mukilteo
Offer council your opinion
Residents will have the opportunity for an open dialogue with the Mukilteo City Council at an informal “chime in” meeting today.
The meeting is scheduled for 7 to 8:30 p.m. at City Hall, 4480 Chennault Beach Road.
Council members Jennifer Gregerson, Cathy Reese and Tony Tinsley are tentatively scheduled to attend.
For more information call 425-355-4141 or go to www.ci. mukilteo.wa.us.
Snohomish
Historical society presents awards
The Snohomish Historical Society will host an award presentation and reception for homeowners and businesses at 7 p.m. on Oct. 5 at the Waltz Building, 116 Ave. B.
The Mary Olsen Memorial Preservation Awards, sponsored by the Snohomish Historical Society, acknowledge the contributions of residents and business owners for their efforts to preserve, maintain or enhance the historic character of the community.
Two businesses and 10 homes will receive awards this year. Mary Olsen was a longtime Snohomish resident and a founding member of the historical society.
The reception is free, and the public is invited.
Tulalip
Tulalip planners meet Wednesday
The Tulalip Tribes Planning Commission will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday at 6319 23rd Ave. NE. The meeting is open to the public.
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