Arlington
E-mails foster crime prevention
The Arlington Police Department is sending out e-mail to prevent crime.
Residents can sign up to be included on a list to learn about safety and crime trends in the community.
“If there’s a rash of vehicle prowls or thefts, we can let neighbors know to keep their eyes and ears open,” community service officer Ronnie Johnstone said.
About 90 people receive e-mails about once a week concerning safety and crimes in the area. “We get a lot of questions,” Johnstone said.
To be included on the e-mail list, send a message to apdnews@ci.arlington.wa.us.
Darrington
Flood relief center opens
State and federal emergency relief officials will open a disaster relief centers to help flood victims from the late October storms.
The center will be open 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. today and Saturday only at the Darrington Fire Station, 1115 Seaman St.
The center will be staffed by experts who can help victims find assistance programs. Disaster victims are urged to start the application process before visiting the center by calling the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s toll-free number, 800-621-FEMA (3362). Hearing and speech-impaired people can call 800-462-7585.
Edmonds
Book fair ends United Way drive
The city plans a book fair 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall, 121 Fifth Ave. N.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit Snohomish County United Way. The city has raised nearly $3,000 for United Way so far.
The book fair completes the campaign. There will be new books, CDs and other gift items. For more information, call 425-771-0247.
Granite Falls
Flood relief help today
State and federal emergency relief officials will open a disaster relief center to help flood victims from the late October storms.
The center will be open 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. today and Saturday and again Nov. 20-22 and Nov. 28 and 29 at the American Legion Hall, 301 S. Granite Ave.
The center will be staffed by experts who can help victims find assistance programs. Disaster victims are urged to start the application process before visiting the centers by calling the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s toll-free number, 800-621-FEMA (3362). Hearing and speech-impaired people can call 800-462-7585.
Island County
Camano heron lovers celebrating
The people who helped save one of the region’s largest great blue heron nesting colonies have organized an event called “Celebrating the Herons” 2-5 p.m. Sunday at Camano Country Club, 1243 S. Beach Drive on Camano Island.
Bird lovers managed to raise $510,000 to purchase 31 acres of forested land near Davis Slough on the north end of Camano Island. At least 188 heron nests are in the colony, making it among the fifth-largest in Puget Sound.
At 3 p.m., there will be a slide show and talk about herons and plans for the nesting colony.
Lake Stevens
Sewer district board meets today
Lake Stevens Sewer District commissioners this afternoon will discuss the Lakemont Vista ULID, sewage treatment plant No. 2, a change order regarding contaminated soils for Lundeen phase 2, and district comprehensive plan amendments.
The commission meets at 3:30 p.m. at the district office, 9327 Fourth St. NE, Suite No. 8, Everett. The meeting is open to the public.
Lynnwood
Police to replace older firearms
The City Council has authorized exchanging the current stock of handguns used by the Lynnwood Police Department.
The duty weapons have about a 9-year life cycle, and the stock is reaching that age. The department will sell the surplus guns for about $46,000, then replace those with new ones for about $54,000, for a net cost about $7,000.
Marysville
Author discusses historic journey
Readers 8 and older are encouraged to discover what it might have been like to be on the trail with Lewis and Clark as award-winning author Dorothy Hinshaw Patent shares her experience retracing portions of the explorers’ journey at 11 a.m. Monday at the Marysville Public Library, 6120 Grove St.
Patent’s books chronicling her journeys along the historic trail will be available for purchase and signing. Funding is provided by Friends of the Marysville Library and the Wal-Mart Foundation.
Mill Creek
Culvert on track despite storms
The nearly completed Penny Creek Culvert on Ninth Avenue withstood the October storms with no problems.
The high water flows scoured the streambed, but no damage was done to the structure or foundations. The landscaping is mostly complete. The painted guardrail installation is under way and should be completed this week, with final painting as weather allows.
Monroe
Calendar offers preparedness tips
Monroe Public Schools has joined with city officials, business leaders in the Monroe Chamber of Commerce and Galaxy Theaters to launch the Sky Valley Citizen Corps, a group focused on helping the community develop an emergency preparedness plan.
Part of the effort is an emergency preparedness calendar with tips for being ready for anything from a winter storm to an earthquake.
The small weekly tasks on the calendar add up to a 72-hour kit by the end of the 12-week period. The calendar is available on the Monroe School District’s Web site, www.monroe.wednet.edu.
Also, Galaxy Theaters is offering a complementary small popcorn when families present a receipt of any emergency supply purchased prior to Nov. 28.
Snohomish
Group to share school findings
The 38-member independent Citizens Facilities Advisory Committee, appointed in March by the Snohomish School Board, will share its findings after spending more than 2,500 hours evaluating schools in the district.
Before the committee makes a recommendation to the school board, it wants to hear from the community.
The meetings are:
The meetings are informal, with informational displays. Residents can ask questions and give feedback.
