Candle starts garage fire
MARYSVILLE – A candle is believed to be the cause of a residential garage fire Wednesday, highlighting an important safety message as the holidays approach.
Someone inside the two-story home in the 8800 block of 45th Drive NE called 9-1-1 just after 8 a.m. to report a fire in the attached garage. Two adults and one dog evacuated the home safely before firefighters arrived. It took firefighters from Marysville Fire District and Getchell (Snohomish County Fire District 22) approximately 10 minutes to extinguish the fire. Firefighters from Silvana (Fire District 19) also responded. Smoke caused light damage to the home’s interior. Total damage is estimated at $40,000.
Marysville Fire District advises to keep candles on a sturdy and uncluttered surface, never leave them burning unattended, and keep them at least 12 inches from anything that can burn.
Maryfest has new board
MARYFEST – Maryfest elected its new board Wednesday.
The 15-member board includes: Jim Brennick, Leslie Buell, Jodi Condyles, Autumn Calkins, Amy Edwards, Ed Giesler, Jennifer Hansen, Jodi Hiatt, Tom King, Mary Kirkland, Lynne Kramer, Veronica Love, Art Maldonado, Chris Nation and Darrell Wigdahl.
The group includes several community and business leaders who have prior volunteer experience on the board.
The officers are Hiatt, president; Nation, vice president; Love, treasurer; and Kirkland, secretary.
The 2018 Marysville Strawberry Festival will be June 9-16.
Arlington school board honored
ARLINGTON – For the first time, the Arlington Public Schools Board of Directors has been named a Board of Distinction by the Washington State School Directors’ Association.
It will be recognized at the WSSDA Annual Conference next month. The board is also in contention to win School Board of the Year. Of the 295 school boards in the state, Arlington was one of 22 to earn this honor for 2017. This award recognizes each board that shows evidence of applying the state school board standards that focus on student achievement as their primary responsibility.
“As a board with a combined seventy-six years of service, we take the education of students and the governance of the school district very seriously,” said Jeff Huleatt, board president. The Arlington board consists of Huleatt, Jim Weiss, Kay Duskin, Ursula Ghirardo and Bob McClure. High school student advisors include Mary Catherine Meno and Annika Hatfield.
All City Food Drive Nov. 4
MARYSVILLE – The All City Food Drive Nov. 4 will kick off the city’s season of giving.
Volunteers will be collecting donations from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at: Fred Meyer, Albertsons, Grocery Outlet, Haggen, Wal-Mart at 64th & Highway 9, and Safeway in Marysville and Smokey Point. Red barrels also will be located throughout town where you can drop off non-perishable food, unwrapped toys and new books. Donations also can be dropped off at the Marysville Food Bank at 4150 88th St. NE or at any city government building.
“You can make a real difference in lives of children and families knowing that your donations and gifts will go directly to families in the community,” food bank director Dell Deierling said. Donors also can earn donations for the food bank by linking it their Fred Meyer rewards card or choose the food bank to receive donations when buying through Amazon Smile, smile.amazon.com.
For more contact Tara Mizell at tmizell@marysvillewa.gov or 360-363-8404
Elf on Shelf Scavenger Hunt set
MARYSVILLE – The elf is already on the shelf in Marysville, making sure kids are being good for Christmas.
Actually, the city is planning its first Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt Nov. 25 through Dec. 2.
Participants of all ages will search local businesses for the elf on the shelf. Prizes include $100, $50, $25 and $5 gift certificates from participating merchants. Winners will be announced at Merrysville for the Holidays Dec. 2 at 5:15 p.m. in Comeford Park.
For details on the free event and a list of participating merchants, go to the Downtown Marysville Merchants Association Facebook page www.facebook.com/marysvillemerchants/ or call Marysville Parks Culture and Recreation at 360-363-8400.
2 free days at state parks
Two free state parks days are coming in November.
One is on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. This year, one of the two spring free days was moved to Nov. 24 as a way to encourage people to visit a state park in autumn.
On most days, visitors need a Discover Pass, which costs $30 annually or $10 for one day.
M’ville police collect coats
MARYSVILLE – The Marysville Police Officers Association is putting on a Coats, Hats and Gloves Drive Nov. 24-26.
Please purchase new items for neighbors in need at the Marysville Food Bank, they request.
Donations will be accepted at the Marysville Police Department, 1635 Grove St. They also will be taken at the Walmart near Highway 9 Nov. 24 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. and Nov. 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fred Meyer on State will take donations from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 25.
Mayor plans Coffee Klatch
MARYSVILLE – Mayor Jon Nehring’s next Coffee Klatch will be Nov. 13 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at The Creamery Co., 1206 State Ave.
The mayor meets with the public at the events to talk about city issues important to them. Light refreshments are served.
Please RSVP to executive program analyst Leah Tocco by Nov. 10.
Send candy to military
LAKEWOOD – If you have any Halloween candy left, and you really don’t want or need it, you can actually donate it and get a little money in return.
Ideal Wellness is buying back candy at $2 a pound. The goodies will be shipped to Operation Gratitude for inclusion in care packages to U.S. service members deployed overseas and to first responders serving here at home.
Ideal Wellness is involved in the program to help reduce excess sugar consumption, prevent dental decay, and teach children the importance of saying “Thank You” to all who serve.
In 2016, 533,891 pounds of candy was sent to Operation Gratitude.
Handwritten letters or drawings also can be sent. Take items to 2639 172nd St. NE Suite 104, Marysville, WA until Nov. 11 Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
