Arlington
Cemetery will tighten security
The city will upgrade security at Arlington Cemetery to combat ongoing vandalism. The City Council has approved spending $13,500 to add fencing and lighting around the property.
The plan also calls for adding a service road through a wooded area so staff can patrol that portion of the cemetery.
Police will speak with property managers near the cemetery and advise neighbors about the new fence.
Last spring, several thefts and vandalism were reported at the cemetery. It has been an ongoing problem, cemetery personnel said.
Edmonds
City staff to raise cash for a cause
Edmonds city staff members plan to raise funds for the United Way of Snohomish County again this year.
The project will include lunch with Edmonds Mayor Gary Haakenson at Las Brisas, which will donate 50 percent of the proceeds for each city employee who eats lunch at the restaurant Oct. 27. Live and silent auctions also will be scheduled. Last year, city employees raised more than $20,000 for the cause.
For more information or to make a donation to United Way Snohomish County, call 425-771-0247.
Free health fair set for Oct. 30
A health fair will be 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 30 at Edmonds Family Medicine Clinic, 7315 212th St. SW, Suite 203. The event is open to the public. There will be a wellness information booth, and physicians will be available to answer questions.
Free osteoporosis and diabetes screenings, blood pressure checks and a test for prostate cancer will also be offered.
Everett
Property tax levy to rise 2 percent
The city’s property tax levy will increase nearly 2 percent in 2005, but individual property owner’s levy rates will decrease slightly.
The Snohomish County Assessor’s Office sets the property tax rate. The city’s chief financial officer, Debra Bryant, estimated the rate would be $3.17 per $1,000 of assessed value, down from the current rate of $3.27.
An ordinance before the City Council sets the new property tax levy at $27.7 million.
The drop is because the value of property in Everett is going up more quickly than the maximum 1 percent tax increase allowed under Initiative 747 for existing property. The levy also includes collections from new buildings and improvements to property.
In addition, the proposed ordinance includes a $3.8 million emergency medical services levy and a $581,000 levy to pay off two housing bonds.
A public hearing on the levy proposal is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at City Council chambers, 3002 Wetmore Ave.
Sears Retirement Club will meet
The Everett Sears Retirement Club meets at 12:30 p.m. today at Evergreen Lanes, 5111 Claremont Way. The speaker will be Leslie Tidball, community prosecutor for Everett.
The club is for retirees of any Sears store. For more information, call club president Charles Bloomfield at 425-355-0720.
Shuttle running for rock concert
Everett Transit will operate a 50-cent round-trip shuttle between Everett Station and the Everett Events Center for tonight’s heavy metal concert, which is headlined by the Scorpions.
The shuttle begins running at 5:30 p.m. Shuttle trips begin 90 minutes before events start and run for an hour after they are over.
Shuttles will also run for the Hall and Oates concert on Saturday; Disney on Ice: Monsters Inc., Nov. 10-14; and Green Day, Nov. 16.
For more information, call Everett Transit at 425-257-7777.
Island County
State could use road volunteers
The state Department of Transportation is looking for volunteers to help plant native shrubs and trees 9 a.m.-noon Saturday on a slope above Highway 525 north of Greenbank on Whidbey Island.
Volunteers are asked to bring gloves and boots. Shovels, safety vests and refreshments will be provided.
Earlier this year, the department released an integrated vegetation plan for managing roadside plants and reducing herbicide use on state highways in Island County.
Lake Stevens
Free slide show on Monte Cristo
David Cameron, a retired Cascade High School history teacher from Everett, will present a slide show tonight on the history of the old mining town at Monte Cristo.
Cameron is working on a book about Snohomish County history. He lived in the Monte Cristo area and founded the Monte Cristo Preservation Association.
The free program will be at 7 p.m. today at the Lake Stevens Community-Senior Center, 1808 Main St. Doughnuts and hot spiced cider will be served.
For more information, call Anne Whitsell of the Lake Stevens Historical Society at 425-334-3873.
Lynnwood
Church plans Halloween fun
Alderwood Community Church will host “Trunk, Treat and Movie Night” 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31 at the church, 3403 Alderwood Mall Blvd.
Carnival games, treats from decorated car trunks and an auditorium showing of “Finding Nemo” will be offered. Dinner items may be purchased at minimal cost for the entire family.
For more information, call 425-774-7766, ext. 26.
Marysville
City seeks to fill board vacancies
Mayor Dennis Kendall is looking for civic-minded residents to fill vacancies on the city’s parks and recreation advisory board, salary commission and library board.
Park board applicants must live in the city. The board needs someone to fill the balance of longtime member Bob Bell’s term, which ends in February 2006. Bell has moved out of the city.
The seven-member board is responsible for long-term parks and recreation planning, recommending capital improvements and formulating policies and procedures. The board meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Jennings Memorial Park Barn, 6915 Armar Road.
The seven-member salary commission needs someone to serve a three-year term. The committee meets every two years to set salaries for the mayor and City Council. Only a few meetings are required.
The library needs someone willing to serve a five-year term on the five-member board. The nominee must live within the Marysville School District boundaries. The board meets at 4 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the library, 6120 Grove St.
Applicants should send a letter of interest, a resume, or both to City Clerk Gerry Becker, Marysville City Hall, 1049 State Ave., Marysville, WA 98270. The deadline is 5 p.m. Oct. 28.
Monroe
Prison smoking ban begins Nov. 1
The state Department of Corrections is scheduled to implement a smoking ban at prisons on Nov. 1.
Oct. 15 was the last day for inmates at the Monroe prison complex to order tobacco products. They have until Nov. 1 to use them.
The was scheduled to take effect July 1, but was postponed because of ongoing negotiations between the department and Teamsters Union Local 117, a union with about 12,000 members, including department employees.
Mukilteo
Kids can get spooked at library
A day of scary stories, songs, games and crafts will take place the day before Halloween at the Mukilteo Library.
The event, for kids ages 5-11, will be 2-3 p.m. Oct. 30 at the library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd.
Kids may wear costumes if they wish. The program is presented by “Witchee Poo” Monica McClaskey. Funding is provided by Friends of the Mukilteo Library.
Registration before the event is required. For more information, call the library at 425-493-8202.
Snohomish
Center offers driving classes
The Snohomish Senior Center sponsors a “55 Alive” driver safety program 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Participants will learn defensive-driving techniques, new traffic laws and rules of the road.
Graduates will receive a certificate of completion that may entitle them to a reduction in their auto insurance premiums. They must attend both sessions to qualify for the reduced premiums.
Cost is $10. All course materials are provided. Sessions will be conducted at the Snohomish Fire and Rescue station, 1525 Ave. D. For registration, call 360-568-0934.
Stanwood
Council to decide NASCAR stance
The City Council will have its regular meeting at 7 tonight at City Hall, 10220 270th St. NW.
On the agenda is a contract renewal with Snohomish County for police services. The council will also consider a resolution supporting construction of a NASCAR track in the county.
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