3 M’ville victims ID’d by examiner

EVERETT – The Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed the identification and completed the examination of several deaths involving Marysville residents.

Scott H. Williams, 52, died of head injuries July 6 when he was involved in a vehicle versus pedestrian collision on 4th Street near the northbound ramp to Interstate 5. Police are still seeking witnesses to that tragedy.

Also, Barbara H. Moell, 87, died July 8 at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett. She was involved in a motor vehicle collision on Highway 2 and Roosevelt Road in Monroe July 4. Ruled an accident, the cause of death was blunt force injuries of the neck, torso and extremities. Finally, Mason P. Alvis, 42, died of natural causes after being rescued from Possession Sound in Everett July 1 and transported to Providence Everett.

2 arrested in assault, robbery

MARYSVILLE – Police arrested two of the three suspects July 6 who were wanted in a June 1 shooting that left a man fighting for his life.

Jackie Hatch and Brooke Taylor were booked into the Snohomish County Jail in Everett on two counts each of first-degree assault and robbery.

Robert Dawson is still wanted for felon in possession of a firearm and delivery of a controlled substance.

Hatch, Taylor and Dawson were featured on Washington’s Most Wanted. Marysville detectives received a tip that Hatch and Taylor were in Marysville. Officers from the Marysville N.I.T.E. team set up surveillance and observed Hatch and Taylor get into a vehicle with two others. Hatch and Taylor were taken into custody during a traffic stop. The June 1 shooting was related to a drug deal – robbery gone bad. Two others, a 27-year-old Covington man and a 29-year-old Federal Way woman, were taken into custody June 8 for their role in the robbery and assault.

Bartells coming to Arlington

ARLINGTON – Bartell Drugs plans to open a new store in Arlington in the first quarter of 2018.

It will be the 68th store in the company’s chain, which now stretches from Everett south to University Place near Tacoma. The store will be located at the northwest corner of Highway 9 and 204th Street. The 14,622-square-foot store is slated to break ground later this summer.

At 127-years-old, Bartells is the oldest, family owned drugstore chain in the United States and is known for championing local products including Oberto Jerky products, Theo Chocolates and a variety of local microbrews and Washington wines.

Young Rotary Group starts up

MARYSVILLE – In an effort to get more young people involved, local Rotary clubs are sponsoring a group called Rotaract.

It is for 18- to 30-year-olds who may not have the time or resources to devote to Rotary, but they are interested in community service.

The first service project for the local Rotoract was Kit for Kids summer packs.

The packs included: sunscreens, water bottles, applesauce squeeze pouches, energy gels, granola bars, bubbles, glow sticks and more.

Group members dropped off the kits at the Marysville Police Department Thursday.

Officers will be the ones handing out the kits. Police suggested more projects for the future, including winter packs for kids and a fundraiser for their K-9 unit. So far there has been no cost to the Rotaract members, as it is sponsored by the many local Rotary clubs around here, including Everett and Marysville.

“We are very fortunate to have so many clubs in our area and have been able to do our project solely because of their generosity,” club member Mason Crosby said.

Bluegrass festival next weekend

DARRINGTON – The 41st Annual Darrington Bluegrass Festival will take place July 21-23 at the 40-acre music park at the foot of Whitehorse Mountain.

The headliner is Rhonda Vincent and the Rage from Tennesee. She was female vocalist of the year nine times and entertainer of the year four times. She has performed with such stars as Dolly Parton, Alan Jackson and Tanya Tucker.

Other groups include: Special Consensus from Chicago, Gold Heart from Virginia and regional groups such as Rural Delivery from Bremerton and The Combination from Darrington.

Craft vendors will be there, along with food vendors selling items for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Camping is available for $35 for the weekend. Day admission prices are: from 6-10 p.m. that Friday $30, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. that Saturday $40 and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. that Sunday $30.

Cost for all three days is $65 a person before June 30, $75 otherwise. Kids under 13 with an adult are free. For details go to www.darringtonbluegrass.com.

Popcorn in Park movies start

MARYSVILLE – The Popcorn in the Park Outdoor Movie Series starts tonight at 9 with “The Secret Life of Pets.”

The parks department puts on the free event at the Jennings Park Ballfield.

July 19 will be the first Children’s Concert, featuring Norman Foote.

It is just down the hill from the ballfield at Lions Centennial Pavilion. It starts at noon.

Free solar eclipse classes

Free classes about the Aug. 21 solar eclipse, the science of the sun and astronomy are coming to Marysville and Arlington.

Roger and Linda Kennedy from the Charlie Bates Solar Astronomy Project and Timmy Telescope Solar Astronomy Outreach will be at the Marysville Library on July 29. The Kennedys will bring free eclipse glasses that make it safe to look at the sun for participants at each class. The Arlington Library will host Kevin Manning at 8:30 p.m., Aug. 11, at Twin Rivers Park. Manning is a seasoned astronomer and former NASA consultant who travels the country demonstrating how scientists measure great distances in space and how objects in space move and interact. Manning sets up telescopes for participants to view celestial sights such as the rings of Saturn and craters of the moon.

Sno-Isle Libraries has created a solar eclipse resource page http://bit.ly/SILeclipse

Re-election event in Arlington

ARLINGTON – A “Re-Elect Campaign Kickoff” event for council member Jesica Stickles will take place Aug. 5 from 5-7 p.m. in Gleneagle.

It will be at the home of Councilwoman Jan Schuette

“Jesica has spent the last four years gaining the knowledge necessary to address the challenges with the increasing growth and the homeless people on our streets,“ Schuette said. She added the Stickles serves on the committee addressing the Regional Fire Authority, and also is knowledgeable about police and budget issues.

Stickles “raises questions that benefit us all,” Schuette added.

Please RSVP to jesica@jesicastickles.com or at www.JesicaStickles.com.

Candidate in Arlington, Marysville

MARYSVILLE – Ray Miller, the Democratic candidate for Snohomish County Council’s 1st District, will meet with constituents in Arlington and Marysville this week.

The first event will be Tuesday in Arlington from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Mirkwood & Shire Cafe, 107 E. Division St. There will be free music and food and drink available for purchase.

The event in Marysville will be Friday from 5-7:30 p.m. at Vintage Violet, 1521 2nd St. Snacks will be provided at the free event.

Births

Shivhan Kirkpatrick and Joseph San Nicolas of Marysville had a boy April 26, 2017 at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett.