Late mayor’s memorial will be Jan. 29
The city of Lynnwood is sponsoring a memorial to former Mayor Meryl “Herk” Hrdlicka beginning at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29 at the Lynnwood Convention Center, 3711 196th St. SW.
A formal program, to include guest speakers and music, is from 6 to 7 p.m.
“This is not a funeral,” said Mayor Don Gough’s executive assistant, Stephanie Simpson. “It’s more like an open house community event.”
Display tables will feature photographs and memorabilia from the life of the late mayor, who died Dec. 19 at age 81.
Honorary co-chairs include former mayor and councilwoman Tina Roberts-Martinez and Gough.
Seniors’ Valentine’s Day crab fest nears
Mountlake Terrace’s senior center will sponsor an all-you-can-eat Valentines Day Crab Feast at 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14 in The Nile Temple’s Red Room, 6601 2444th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace.
Entry is $20 for senior center members; $25 for everyone else, with children ages 5 to 12 admitted for $15. The menu will include Dungeness crab, spaghetti, cole slaw, garlic bread and desserts. The event benefits the senior center. For tickets, call 425-672-2407.
Volunteers sought for area help line
The statewide insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) HelpLine is looking for new Snohomish County volunteers. The organization provides up-to-date information on Medicare, private health insurance, public programs, prescription drug assistance and other isssues. Volunteers receive up to 30 hours of training. For more information, call Rochelle Salsman, volunteer coordinator, at 425-514-3183 or visit them in person at 8221 44th Ave. W., Mukilteo.
Firefighters practice rescue drills
Following a rescue techniques class at Snohomish County Fire District 1’s Lake Serene Fire Station, firefighters went across the street to the boat launch, where Lt. Rob Fisher of Fire District 7 braved the icy waters in a dry suit to play the role of a victim.
Firefighters practiced using a throw line to reach the victim. They also set up a floating rescue line made from a life ring attached to a fire hose filled with air to aid in retrieving a victim.
Never walk on a frozen lake or pond and, if you see someone fall through ice, don’t attempt the rescue — call 911; give an exact location. And, if you can, throw a life ring, flotation device or rope to the vicitm. Don’t risk injury or death by putting yourself in danger.
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