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Imagine for a moment a bayside community that is rich in natural splendor, offering countless opportunities; a splendid community in which to live that has a strong and diverse economy, a commitment to education and families, and a deep respect for the environment.
The Everett area is that place. Nestled between the beautiful Cascade Mountain Range to the east, hundreds of forested islands and the oceanic wildlife of the Puget Sound to the west, the Snohomish River and easy-to-access lakes close at hand, Everett is consistently rated as one of the best places to live by the national media. As the county seat, Everett is the center of economic development with an expanding high-technology industrial base, a deep-water port accessing the Pacific Ocean, an established, world-renowned manufacturing and retail core and state-of-the-art naval station. Opportunities abound in our city. Everett is home to more than 96,000 citizens on 25,000 acres of land and 9,600 acres of water. Along with its strong economy - that provides more jobs than there are residents - the area boasts a wide range of family-centered entertainment, cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. The climate is relatively mild year-round, with seemingly endless outdoor recreational activities. Industrialists from the east saw Everett's potential as a business hub more than a century ago and led its development as a lumber and mill town. Today, the area offers a high quality of life, a vital center for businesses of all types and an important deep-water port that provides access to overseas markets.
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 Hiking and Biking:
Everett has something to offer every hiker and biker. Forest Park and Howarth Park offer forested nature trails, Langus Riverfront Trail and Lowell Riverfront Trail provide the scenic waterside walk or bike, and of course, the Interurban trail opens long distances to all interested in getting from the Canadian Border to South King County.
Schools:
About Everett Public Schools
Our mission:
The staff, families, and community members of Everett Public Schools are committed to academic excellence and ensuring that each student acquires the skills and knowledge needed to thrive as a lifelong learner and responsible citizen in a changing world.
Our goal: To ensure each student learns to high standards. Our district:
Student achievement is the top priority at Everett Public Schools. We have high expectations and measurable standards in every core subject area and frequently assess student progress. Outstanding staff...Everett Public Schools recruits and hires skilled professional educators and staff. We are committed to hiring an ethnically diverse staff to better reflect the community we serve. Educators are kept up-to-date on the latest teaching methods through a comprehensive staff development program. The Everett Public Schools' Board of Directors defines the district's vision for educational excellence. The board is composed of five citizens elected by district voters for six-year terms. Their authority is established by the Washington Legislature and they act under the direction and restrictions of state law. The superintendent of Everett Public Schools is Carol A. Whitehead, Ed.D. Strategic plan/district goal
In Everett Public Schools, we realized that we must have a focused, well-planned direction in order to really excel. That's why community members, staff, parents and students came together in 1990 to develop the district's first strategic plan. The plan places all our energies and resources on one goal: Ensure each student learns to high standards. Objective: Each student demonstrates achievement of district standards as they progress toward and prior to graduation. Objective: The district is organized to ensure each student learns to high standards. Objective: Partnerships result in students learning to high standards.
In a city the size of Everett, you’ll find every kind of restaurant you’re looking for. But, with the city sitting right on the waters of the Puget Sound, some breathtaking views make dining in Everett stand out, as well as the fresh sea food. Some top picks for restaurants city wide are: Emory’s Lake House, Taste of Thai, Anthony’s Home Port, Alligator Soul featuring Cajun and American food, Anthony’s Wood Fire Grill featuring ribs, Gianni’s Restorante Italiano, Totem Family Dining, Yummy Terriyaki, Café By The Bay, and Club Broadway Entertainment featuring steaks and sea food.
Museums:
The Mission of Imagine Children's Museum is to make children's lives better by creating a place where they can playfully learn.
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We are committed to:
Creative exploration and imaginative play
Helping build character and self-confidence
Instilling a community connection
Learning experiences that spark curiosity
Developing interactive exhibits and programs
Reaching out to all children
Ensuring a safe and stimulating environment
Nurturing child/adult interaction
Everett Firefighters Exhibits
Locations are:
13th St Dock - Port of Everett ..........425-259-8709
corner of California & Oakes;
and corner of Glenwood & Merrill Creek Way, Everett
A collection of old-time firefighting equipment including a 1906 horse-drawn steam pumper, Seagrave pumpers from 1924 and 1936, a 1937 Quad (combination pumper & ladder rig), and a 1950s Kenworth pumper rotate amoung three locations. Exhibits are designed to be viewed through large windows from the outside.
FUTURE OF FLIGHT AVIATION CENTER & BOEING TOUR
8415 Paine Field Blvd., Mukilteo..........425-438-8100
West of I-5 off Hwy 526 Open daily 8:30 to 5:30 Boeing Tours are offered on the hour except noon (last Boeing tour is at 3:00); closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Children must be 4 feet tall (122 cm) for safety purposes. General admission is $15. Call 1-800-464-1474 for advance tickets or book online at www.futureofflight.org. Snohomish County Museum
1913 Hewitt Ave, Everett ..........425-259-2022
Exhibits feature the history of Snohomish County.
Hours: Wed - Sat 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Admission: Donation
Everett Events Center:
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Whether you’re interested in boat shows, home shows, concerts, sporting events, or just about any kind of specialty event, you don’t have to drive into Seattle to find it. Everett has a new events center that hosts all of the above and more!  | | | Port Gardner Warf | |
As a place to live or visit, Marysville, pop. 36,210, is a vibrant city whose charm is exceeded only by the remarkable people who call it home. While the times are changing, the friendliness and hospitality that recall a simpler era haven't. Two major social-economic forces have transformed the face of the Marysville area for the better: The influx of sailors and their families stationed at Naval Station Everett, who have added character to our community, a burgeoning retail market in Marysville, and the economic revival of our good neighbors, the Tulalip Tribes, who have provided many jobs through their 227,000-square-foot Tulalip Casino, Quil Ceda Village Business Park, Seattle Premium Outlets, and 13-story destination resort hotel scheduled to open in 2008. In 2006-07, Marysville became a magnet for local and regional shoppers in north Snohomish County with the opening of the 476,000-square-foot Lakewood Crossing off Smokey Point-Lakewood Exit 206, with anchor stores Costco, Target and Best Buy; and Gateway Shopping Center, with anchor tenants Winco Foods and the state's first Kohl's department store. Among other notable new commercial openings, American Legend rolled into Marysville in 2006 with construction of the newest Harley-Davidson dealership in Washington. The building is an attraction unto itself, specifically designed after H-D's original factory in Minnesota. The facility gives riders a meeting place as they explore the backroads of Marysville and the county.  | | | Comeford Park | |
Parks and Recreation:
Locally, Marysville is known for their fresh, locally grown strawberries, and the festival that goes along with them. The state's longest continually-running annual festival, the Marysville Strawberry Festival, and festival sponsors Maryfest Inc., invite visitors to join them starting the second weekend in June for hours of endless fun and entertainment painting the town red - red with strawberries, that is - for this annual celebration of the ripe, red berry that earned Marysville the moniker of "The Strawberry City." Marysville also has a wonderful selection of city parks for families and residents of all ages to enjoy. Jennings Memorial Park & Jennings Nature Park
51 acres - 6915 Armar Road Surrounded by a natural trail setting, Jennings Memorial Park along Allen Creek provides a peaceful environment for the entire family. Jennings Nature Park, dedicated in 1993, is joined to the Memorial Park by a pedestrian bridge. It is situated adjacent to a 17-acre wetland observatory. The Memorial Park offers picnic facilities, trails, playgrounds, softball fields, meeting rooms with kitchen facilities in the Jennings Park Barn, restrooms, the Gehl House Museum, a WSU master garden and compost demonstration site, Rotary Ranch Petting Zoo, Lions Centennial Pavilion and Jennings Dinosaur Park. The dinosaur park includes a Pterydactyl swing, and ride-on prehistoric beasties Barney, the Tyrannosaurus Rex; a Triceratops and a baby Brontosaurus. Comeford Park
2.6 acres - 514 Delta Ave. Downtown Comeford Park offers a chance to relax and enjoy beautiful grounds, a youth playground, picnicking areas, a gazebo and restrooms. It's the centerpiece for several community events including the annual Marysville Strawberry Festival. The Ken Baxter Senior Community Center is also located in Comeford Park, and can be rented for various events, activities, weddings, etc. Call Marysville Parks at (360) 651-5085 for more information. If the ever-popular Jennings Park and Comeford Park are the reigning jewels of the Marysville parks system, then the neighborhood parks are undoubtedly the hidden gems that harbor surprises of their own - all you need to know is where to look. Each neighborhood park has been planned and designed to serve local residents. Furnished with new and exciting playground equipment or basketball courts, or perhaps a grassy field to toss a Frisbee, each park possesses its own unique character. Hickok Park
1.3 acres - 67th Avenue and SR 528
This neighborhood park serves residents of the Sunnyside area with a grass play area and playground equipped with a climber, swings and slide. Foothills Park
11.6 acres - 58th Street
Dedicated in April 1994, this park features a beautiful rolling landscape, nature trails, a tiered and landscaped detention pond, as well as a playground and picnic facilities. Northpointe Park
28 acres - 71st Place and 71st Avenue
This charming park tucked away in the Northpointe neighborhood boasts a forested playground, trails, picnicking areas, small athletic field and extensive natural areas for habitat viewing. Northpointe East Park
2.2 acres - 7818 70th St. NE
This neighborhood park, located in the eastside foothills of Marysville, includes playground equipment beneath a canopy of evergreens, a half-court basketball court, a soccer kick wall and an extensive grassy play area extending north and south that will be the site of an extensive trail soon. The trail would extend north to 84th Street NE from the park, and eventually interconnect to the south with SR 528 (Fourth Street). Verda Ridge Park
1.5 acres - 52nd Drive NE and 71st Avenue
Amenities include Big Toy play structure, picnic tables, walking trail and the City's only full-court municipal basketball court. Cedarcrest Vista Park
82nd Street NE Tuscany Ridge Park
1.5 acres - Getchell Hill Road
Tuscany Park in the Tuscany Ridge neighborhood on Getchell Hill Road provides visitors with sweeping vista of the Marysville lowlands and beyond from its grassy picnic areas, half-court basketball court, playground area with a unique climb-aboard pirate ship, and paved footpaths. The park was donated by the developer of the Tuscany Ridge development and opened in Spring 1997. Serenity Park
- 72nd Drive NE Youth Peace Park
1.8 acres - 67th Avenue and Grove Street
This park project, the brainchild of students from the Marysville Middle School Leadership/Life Skills class, is the result of the hands of many volunteers who came together in October 1998 for "Make A Difference Day," and built a special park. The corner park's main features are the gravel path in the shape of an enormous peace sign, a climbing wall, swings and picnic areas. The property for the park was graciously dedicated by residents in the adjacent Cedarcrest Manor South neighborhood, who signed quit-claim deeds. Cedarcrest Reservoir Park
.4 acres - 71st Avenue and Grove Street
Cedarcrest Reservoir Park isn't an actual park, but rather a half-acre small patch of corner green space covered with grass. Harborview Park
11.5 acres - 4700 60th Ave. NE
Unveiled in spring 2001, this community park located in the Harborview neighborhood in the Sunnyside area in south Marysville features a full playground, climbing system, spring toys, swing sets, basketball court, parking, and a youth soccer field and nature trail system. Barclays North Inc. dedicated the property to the City as a part of the new residential home development. Deering Wildflower Acres Park
30 acres - 4708 79th Ave. NE
Accented by thick forest, and an extensive trail system that weaves through ponds and wetlands, this passive 30-acre park is unlike any other in the Marysville park system because the City must preserve it in its natural state "for scientific, educational and aesthetic purposes." Those are the conditions under which the Deering Wildflower Acres Park was granted to the City by Western Washington University, which used to use the property as for an outdoor laboratory, and the Nature Conservancy. The City accepted the property in 1997. The park is open to the public weekends and holidays by appointment only June 1-Sept. 30 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Tuesday-Thursday from noon-6 p.m. (closed Mondays.) Appointments can be made by calling the Parks Office at (360) 363-8400 or the Deering Wildflower Acres Park Caretaker at (425) 397-6325. Marysville Noon Rotary Ranch Petting Zoo
The "fur and feather" set are ready to welcome visitors again this year to the Marysville Noon Rotary Ranch Petting Zoo, located in Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Road. The petting zoo opens in May for weekends from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., continuing with those same hours Tuesday-Sunday until mid-August. The petting zoo draws 40,000 visitors a year between May and August to meet friendly farm animals. Calves, pigs, billy goats, burros, ducks, rabbits and occasional surprise drop-in guests give animal-lovers young and old a chance to hobnob with creatures great and small. The Petting Zoo is supported by the Marysville School District Future Farmers of America and operated by the City's Parks and Recreation staff. Special tours can also be arranged. Call (360) (360) 363-8400 for specific opening dates and times.
Shopping:
Neighboring the Quil Ceda Village Business Park with Home Depot, and Walmart, the Seattle Premium Outlet Mall is a great place to find name brands without paying full price. Additionally, Marysville offers everything you could possibly need with Target, Costco, Best Buy, Fred Meyer, and the state’s newest Harley Davidson store.
Hiking and Biking:
Nestled in the foothills of the Cascades, Marysville is a great place for all kinds of outdoor activities. Bordering the town to the east is the Puget Sound, offering all kinds of beach hiking and water activities as well.
Local Weather:
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Schools:
To meet the challenge of preparing the students of the Marysville School District for the future, we continue our commitment to "teach all children what they need to know in order to succeed and to contribute to their community."
The Marysville School District was recently notified by the World Affairs Council (Global Classroom) to share that they are pleased to announce the World Educator Award recipient for 2007-2008, Ryan Hauck. Ryan has worked as a teacher at Marysville-Pilchuck High School for fifteen years, serving as Department Chair in History/Social Sciences.
Restaurants:
Still considered a small town, Marysville has a few home town favorites, the Golden Corral Family Steaks and Buffet being one of them. Additionally, other restaurants on the favorite list for Marysville are: Cristiano’s Pizza Etc., Noble palace Chinese Restaurant, Acapulco Mexcian Restaurant, El Rinconcito, and Mary’s Deli, to name a few.
Snohomish has become an ideal place to spend a day or weekend browsing antique shops, admiring the eclectic array of historic buildings, or visiting historic museums. The town's central location also serves as a great base for adventures out into the surrounding farmland or to other historic destinations throughout southern Snohomish County. Although the greater town has more than 8,000 residents, historic Snohomish is pleasantly walkable, its commercial district packed into a handful of blocks along the Snohomish River, and its residential district located just up the hill.  | | | Snohomish River | |
Shopping:
With more than 15 local dealers in vintage goods, Snohomish is justified in calling itself the "Antique Capital of the Northwest." Antique shops of all sorts line First St., including ones specializing in old toys, Victorian furnishings, realistic models of sailing ships, Persian rugs, and clocks. The biggest of all is Star Center Antique Mall at 829 Second Street, where 200 dealers have small booths, covering such specialties as marbles, Chinese scrolls, or historic newspapers. Upper Case Books, 121 Glen Ave., 360-568-5987, is a big shop with thousands of used, out-of-print, and rare books.
Hiking and Biking:
The Centennial Trail is an enormously popular recreational trail for walking, bicycling, hiking, and horseback riding accessible to persons of all levels of physical ability. The trail provides a safe alternative transportation route and currently connects Snohomish, Lake Stevens, Arlington, and points between. The linear park also serves as a conservation corridor protecting sensitive and important natural and cultural resources. Development of the trail began in 1989 during the state's centennial, hence the name, Centennial Trail.
Schools:
The Snohomish School District, in its commitment to excellence places the success of each student at the center of all decisions and actions. Partnerships and strong academic programs ensure competent, responsible, lifelong learners.
Goals for Education
In 1993, the Washington State Legislature passed a school reform law that has impacted all the districts in Washington. The purpose was to raise the academic standards for the students of Washington State. The Commission on Student Learning (CSL) was established with eleven members to oversee the work of the Executive Director. Subject advisory committees focus on the four goals for education: Goal 1: Read with comprehension, write with skill, and communicate effectively and responsibly in a variety of ways and settings. Goal 2: Know and apply the core concepts and principles of mathematics; social, physical, and life sciences; civics and history; geography; arts; and health and fitness. Goal 3: Think analytically, logically and creatively, and integrate experience and knowledge to form reasoned judgments and solve problems. Goal 4: Understand the importance of work and how performance, effort, and decisions directly affect career and educational opportunities.
Restaurants:
Located along the picturesque Snohomish River, the town hosts many quaint restaurants to enjoy. Whether you’re looking for a great breakfast at The Maltby Café, or a family meal at Collector’s Choice Restaurant, you’ll find all kinds of wonderful places to try. Just a few of the favorites are: Mardini’s Restaurant, The Red Lotus, Piccadilly Circus, The Peking Duck, King Charlie’s Drive In, The BBQ Shack, or Jake’s Old Inn.
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The City of Arlington is located in Snohomish County approximately 10 miles north of the City of Everett and 41 miles north of the City of Seattle. While retaining a small town atmosphere in a rural setting, Arlington is conveniently located near larger metropolitan interests. The City of Arlington was incorporated as a city in 1903 and has a rich local history that is evident in the architecture of the downtown area. The City and the immediate area is primarily suburban and rural residential with supporting retail and commercial enterprises. Light industrial and manufacturing business are located in the central portions of the City around the City-owned Arlington Airport. Unlike many small towns, Arlington is an employment center with approximately 2.2 jobs per household.
The City has experienced continued growth over the last twenty years, increasing population by over 450% since 1980. Arlington’s current population is about 15,000 and is expected to double by 2025. People and businesses are drawn to the area by the availability of suitable property and accessibility to water and sewer services.
Parks and Recreation:
River Crest Trail The beauty of Arlington's natural environment of woodlands, wetlands, streams, the Stillaguamish River, and surrounding mountains are central to the quality of life we enjoy here.
Designated a Tree City in 2003, Arlington is striving to preserve our rich environmental heritage. Some parks and trails offer vistas from which to view the environmentally sensitive areas, fish, and wildlife that make our community so special.
City parks offer a multitude of recreational opportunities, from a quiet stroll through the woods, or picnic by the river, to a rousing game of baseball or soccer. Playgrounds in a variety of locations provide fun for the kids.
Shopping:
Arlington, although a small town, offers residents and visitors a great diversity in shopping choices. Everything from a Thomas Kincaid Gallery to American Eagle Outfitters is available, along with specialty shops such as: Mimsi’s Bags, Scott’s Scooters, Action Sports, Bigfoot Music, Soccer First, Aunt Mary’s Gift Shop, Judy Mae’s Art Shop, McMurray’s Old Tyme Gunsmithing, and Trafton General Store.
Hiking and Biking:
Nestled between the Stillaguamish River, and the Boulder River at the foothills of Mt. Pilchuck, Arlington offers plenty of options for outdoor hiking, biking, as well as fishing and small game hunting. The Centennial Trail and McClinchy Mile Challenge are great for either hiking or biking.
Schools:
Arlington Public School District has one new high school, two middle schools, and six elementary schools, with an alternative high school for students who feel challenged to remain in and finish school in a traditional setting. Offering a wide range of arts, music, and athletics, the Arlington School District serves it’s community well.
Restaurants:
For a small town, Arlington offers a wide variety of ethnic foods. The Local Scoop is an old-fashioned hard ice cream shop while Broosters offers a great breakfast, among other menu items. But, if you’re looking for Italian, Mexican, or a great bistro, Arlington has something for everyone.
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Mukilteo is a waterfront community situated on Puget Sound in southern Snohomish County, about 25 miles north of Seattle. This scenic area has views of the Olympic Mountains to the west and the Northern Cascade Mountains to the north and east. Annual precipitation for the region is approximately 35 inches and visitors find moderate weather conditions from May through the end of October. Mukilteo began as a small fishing village overlooking Puget Sound. Today, it is one of Seattle’s more affluent bedroom communities and is known for its convenient proximity key Northwest attractions. Nestled between the burgeoning cities of Seattle and Everett, Mukilteo is home to the 1906 Mukilteo Lighthouse and Mukilteo State Park. Mukilteo’s sedate, picturesque setting is a favorite destination for many Seattle visitors who enjoy quieter surroundings. A good ferry system connects the city with the small town of Clinton on Whidbey Island, which serves as a connector to the Olympic Peninsula and numerous small island villages. Sailing, canoeing and kayaking are favorite pastimes throughout the Puget Sound, especially for travelers who enjoy island-hopping and camping.
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Regional attractions within a half-day’s commute from Mukilteo include Snoqualmie Falls and Mount Rainier National Park, both of which are located southeast of the Seattle area. The Mount Baker- Snoqualmie National Forest skirts the edge of the Seattle-Everett area and has several popular ski areas. Hiking, horseback riding, fishing and camping are within a day’s drive from the Mukilteo area.
Dining and shopping opportunities can be found both in Mukilteo and throughout the surrounding Puget Sound area.
Parks and Recreation:
With the beaches and sound as an integral part of Mukilteo, the parks are beautiful as well as bountiful.
| Parks/Facilities and Open Space Areas |
Location |
| 92nd Street Park |
4800 92nd Street SW |
| Big Gulch |
9600 - 62nd Place West |
| Boys & Girls Club |
1134 - 2nd Street |
| Centennial Park |
1126 - 5th Street |
| Elliott Pointe Park |
945 Goat Trail Loop Road |
| Fowler Pear Tree Park |
802 Mukilteo Lane |
| Goat Trail Park |
1401 Goat Trail Road |
| Harbour Pointe Village Park |
12215 Possession Way |
| Japanese Gulch |
1201 Mukilteo Lane |
| Lower Chennault Ravine |
5659 Harbour Pointe Blvd. |
| Mary Lou Morrow Park |
1011 - 9th Street |
| Mukilteo Lighthouse Park |
609 Front Street |
| Mukilteo Community Beach |
796 Front Street |
| Mukilteo Olympic View Ravine & Tidelands |
2599 Mukilteo Speedway |
| Mukilteo Possession View Park & Tidelands |
6750 Harbour Heights Pkwy. |
| Naketa Beach Ravine |
5401 - 84th Street SW |
| Picnic Pointe Ravine |
13000 - 43rd Avenue West |
| Pioneer Cemetery |
513 Webster Street |
| Port of Everett Fishing Pier |
700 Front Street |
| Rosehill Community Center |
304 Lincoln Avenue |
| Totem Park |
700 - 2nd Street |
| Upper Chennault Ravine |
5299 Harbour Pointe Blvd. |
Shopping
While Mukilteo offers residents all the necessities in terms of grocery, drug, and specialty shops, it doesn’t offer large malls or retail chains. However, the Alderwood Mall, Everett Mall, and large home improvement stores are all within ten minutes of the city, making them accessible and convenient. Hiking and Biking
The beaches offer the most spectacular views for hiking and exploring at the same time. However, if a bit more adrenaline pumping activity is up you alley, there is always the Japanese gulch Mountain Bike Trail that is mostly uphill on the way out, but more relaxing on the way back and is described as a “great after work ride.”
Schools
Our mission is to help prepare our community's children to be successful, contributing workers, learners and citizens. Our students learn in an environment that is positive, caring, and focused on their highest academic potential. And, it's working. Mukilteo students consistently score well in annual achievement tests and win academic honors. Many people have moved to the area because of the first-rate Mukilteo school system.
Restaurants
Sitting on a hill overlooking the Puget Sound with the Olympic Mountain Range in the distance makes for a great setting for any restaurant, but Ivars at Mukilteo Landing and Arnie’s are Mukilteo classics. That’s not to say Mukilteo doesn’t offer a plethora of other restaurants as well. Among some of the favorites are: Diamond Knot Brewery, Sakuma Japanese Restaurant, Amici Bistro, Whidbey Coffee Company, Lotus, Henry’s Donuts, The Grouchy Chef, Spiro’s Pizza and Pasta, Piazza’s Wine Bar, Cartwright’s American Broiler, Charles at Smuggler’s Cove, Kostas Restaurant, and Sabor a Mexico.
Believed to be named after Governor Isaac I. Stevens, Lake Stevens was first settled in 1886 on a 160-acre homestead along the east shore. By 1890 the first town in the area, "Ferry," was established. Its name was later changed to "Hartford," and it served as the main link from the famed Monte Cristo timber and mining resources to the world. In 1905 a railroad spur was built by the Rucker Brothers Timber Company, linking Hartford with Lake Stevens. Two years later Rucker Mill was opened, located along and in the north cove of the lake (original pilings can still be seen in the old lake outflow area just south of the boat launch). In 1919, the mill, which became known as the "world's largest sawmill," burned and was partially rebuilt. When it burned a second time in 1925 the mill was dismantled and Lake Stevens lost the very industry which caused its founding. However, by then a flourishing town was established and continued under its own momentum. From the 1920's to the 50's Lake Stevens was primarily a resort community, with many public and private resort beaches scattered around the shore. In 1960 Lake Stevens incorporated as a City with a population of 900. Soon, its popularity and natural beauty, combined with changing commuter habits, attracted more and more residents, changing its character to that of a suburban community. By 2000 the City had grown to a population of 6,361 in approximately 1.8 square miles. The lake remains the focal point of the greater Lake Stevens community for recreation and as a symbol of our need to provide for a sustainable existence that will protect our natural environment.
Parks and Recreation:
Aquafest The quiet city comes alive the last weekend of July. Aquafest is a fun-filled community event with parades, athletic competitions, boating events, fireworks, carnival, beer garden, live music, pet show, exhibits, crafts and of course, food booths. Catherine Creek Park Named for the stream that forms its eastern border, Catherine Creek Park consists of a network of trails in a tall stand of conifers. The gravel trails provide a quiet retreat in the middle of town. The park is home to an 18 hole disk golf course which is fun for beginners and challenges even the best of players. Players from all over the region come to take on the tricky and scenic course. Thanks to Dr. Fred Chittenden for designing, building and maintaining the course. Centennial Trail Centennial Trail is 7.5 miles long extending from Snohomish to Lake Stevens. Its length is soon to be doubled with a planned extension to Arlington. The trail is the mellower cousin of Seattle's Burke-Gilman trail and is frequented by walkers, runners and non-motorized wheels. There is a separate equestrian path for the horses. Deer are occasionally seen along the trail. Centennial Woods Centennial Woods is a 6.5 acre nature park located adjacent to the Centennial Trail. Gravel trails lead around the wetlands through the one-time barrow pit, now re-grown with cedar, hemlock, maple and ferns. The trails in this quiet park provide pedestrian access between Centennial Trail to the east and Catherine Creek Park to the west. City Boat Launch Located downtown, the city boat launch is one of the two public launches on the entire lake. During the past two years the City has made significant improvements to the launch including a new handicap accessible dock and a low profile dock to accommodate rowing shells. There is a parking fee of $5 at the launch, anglers are exempt. Eagle Ridge Park The 15.6 acre park is named for the massive eagle nest perched in a cottonwood high above Lundeen Parkway. Motorists can enjoy glimpses of young bald eagles poking their heads out of the nest and or their parents perched nearby. Located one mile west of the city, it will be preserved as a passive recreation nature reserve. Planned improvements include trails, benches, interpretive signs and viewing platforms. Kids Oasis Located at Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School, Kids Oasis is heavily used year round. The facility is a testament to what good can from the entire community pitching in to achieve a common goal. Mill Cove Reserve This park is named after Rucker's Mill that once graced this location during the first half of the 20th century. Much of the one acre site is in wetlands, a remnant of a time when the lake flowed out here, until the mill relocated the outflow to its present location to the north. Planned improvements for the park include a boardwalk leading from Main Street to waters' edge, with benches and interpretive signs, creating a secluded retreat downtown. At waters' edge, you can see the pilings that survived from the mill. These days the pilings are used as perches by herons and cormorants. North Cove Park North Cove Park is the centerpiece of the Lake Stevens Civic Center Master Plan. The park is still in its early stages of implementation. The boardwalk to the right provides nice views of the lake and at times plays host to a perching great blue heron. North Cove Park also has numerous tables and lawn for picnicking. During the summer the Lake Stevens Arts Commission sponsors a concert series in the park, where the audience can enjoy the views while listening to the music. Rowing Events In the fall of 2000 Lake Stevens hosted for the first time a collegiate rowing regatta at the first annual Salmon Fest. Participating colleges came from California to British Columbia. Since then several more regattas have been held, and we're hoping for many more. There are numerous places along the lake that provide great vantage points of the graceful shells cutting across the water. Thanks to Bob Cummins and the Lake Stevens Rowing Club for making it all possible. Swim Beach On hot summer days, the swim beach and dock are teeming with kids playing in the designated swimming area or catching some rays on land.
Shopping:
With the growing population in Lake Stevens, larger retail stores such as Target, have moved into the community. Of course there are all the convenient necessities such as grocery stores, drug stores, and hardware store options, but there also many smaller specialty stores. The only thing you’ll have to travel to nearby Everett for is a mall with larger clothing retailers.
Schools:
The mission statement for the Lake Stevens School District states: "Academic Success for Each Student, Today and Tomorrow.” With one high school, one mid high school, an alternative school, two middle schools, and six elementary schools, the Lake Stevens School District is striving for the highest academic standards for each and every student.
Restaurants:
Still a quaint little town, Lake Stevens dining offers some restaurant choices that match the spirit of the town, such as: Boondockers Café, La Hacienda Restaurant, Lakeshore Inn, Main Street Coffee, Neapolis Pizza and Pasta, BC Mcdonald, and the Viking Drive Inn.
The City of Monroe lies 17 miles east of Everett on Highway 2 and 10 miles northeast of Bothell/Woodinville on Highway 522. With a diverse population of over 16,000 the city has become the center of trade, business and professional services for East Snohomish County. The City is located in a river valley and surrounded by forested open space. The parks and public places are beautifully maintained. Opportunities for fishing, white-water rafting, other water sports, hiking, skiing, climbing, and camping are only minutes away. The mountain wilderness area east of Monroe is a panorama of waterfalls, streams and mountain lakes.
Parks and Recreation:
The City of Monroe has one of the finest park systems in Snohomish County. Monroe has the most acreage of parks and open space of any city in Snohomish County. The City strives to maintain this distinction by adding to its inventory of park land and recreation facilities. In addition, new athletic fields and courts, picnic facilities, trails, and play equipment are added to the parks each year.
Monroe's parks and the facilities in them, have a wide reputation for quality and safety due to a comprehensive maintenance program. The Mayor and the Monroe City Council are convinced that such facilities are essential to a high quality of community life and are, therefore, committed to providing the finest parks possible. Monroe Recreation Trails System The City of Monroe is developing an extensive network of recreational trails that will someday connect the entire City. Major links in this system are already completed. The most important of these is the 1.7-mile Fryelands Boulevard Trail that connects State Route 2 with 164th Street. This portion of the trail system will someday provide a critical link in the Centennial Trail that will connect Monroe to the City of Snohomish and Duvall. There are currently about 11 miles of recreational trails, mostly concentrated in the western areas of the City, and there are about another 5 miles of trails planned for the near future. Al Borling Park - 615 Simon Road Al Borlin Park is the largest and among the oldest of Monroe's parks. Al Borlin Park provides the unusual opportunity to enjoy a secluded natural experience in an urban environment. A peninsula formed by the Skykomish River and Woods Creek, it is a natural park that is thickly wooded and is crisscrossed with a network of trails. A landscaped picnic area on the southwestern tip of the park can be accessed by crossing the pedestrian bridge from Lewis Street Park. A gravel road along the eastern edge provides river access for anglers and others. During the winter, the park is sometimes closed due to flooding. Blueberry Children's Park - 18399 Blueberry Lane This small neighborhood park on Blueberry Lane is within easy walking distance from the many multifamily buildings in this area. It is therefore designed specifically for families with small children. Currie View Neighborhood Park - 17260 153rd Street S.E. Currie View Park is a 4.3-acre neighborhood park adjacent to the Currie View development on 154th Street west of 175th Avenue. It is designed to be a family-oriented park with children's play equipment, a basketball court, and picnic areas. Future plans also call for tennis courts and additional picnic areas, play area and parking. Fairgrounds Education Wetlands The Fairgrounds Educational Wetland is a 47-acre conservation area that was purchased with the help of a grant to the City from the Snohomish County Conservation Futures Program. It was purchased to be a permanent conservation area and will remain in a natural state. The grant requires that no active recreational activities or development be permitted on the site. This would exclude such facilities as permanent buildings and athletic fields. The City is planning for a few simple passive recreational features including a nature trail and small picnic area. Fryelands Neighborhood Park - Wales & Van Street Located in Fryelands at the intersection of Van and Wales Streets, this park has a picnic area, large children's playground, and a basketball court. Lake Tye Park - 14964 Fryelands Blvd. Lake Tye Park is the newer of the City's two larger community parks. It is part of a 70-acre property deeded to the City as partial park mitigation for the Fryelands developments. The southernmost 7.5 acres has been dedicated to the Monroe School District for an elementary school. The rest of the property consists of a 42-acre lake and a 20-acre park. After more than four years and more than $1 million of development, this park is nearly completed. It includes a non-guarded swimming beach and pedestrian boat launch, picnic shelter, restroom and concession building, tennis and basketball courts, full-sized baseball field, large, fully-equipped children's play area, full-size soccer field, softball field, and parking for around 150 vehicles. Lewis Street Park - 561 South Lewis Street Located at the south entrance to Monroe on Lewis Street just north of the Lewis Street Bridge, this park is a longtime part of the Monroe Park System. It has century-old cedar trees, a children's play area, a covered picnic area, and restrooms, as well as a pedestrian bridge to Al Borlin Park. A large parking area to the south provides easy access to the park as well as to the Washington State Boat Launch on the west side of the bridge. Skykomish River Park - 818 Village Way With more than 32 acres, Sky River Park is one of two community parks in Monroe. It includes an athletic field complex with four baseball and three soccer fields as well as a restroom and concession building. It also includes a picnic shelter, a large children's play area, and two outdoor picnic areas. Two large parking lots provide ample parking. A one-mile long perimeter trails rounds out the facility. Stanton Meadows Neighborhood Park - 17701 149th Ave S.E. Stanton Meadows Park is a neighborhood park located on 149th Street west of 179th Avenue. This park is designed to be a family-oriented park with a picnic shelter and picnic areas with barbecues, and children's play equipment. Traveler's Park - 501 E Main Street Located at the intersection of State Route 2 and Main Street, this property is actually owned by the State Department of transportation and is leased to the City for use as a park. It is designed to provide a welcome rest stop for weary travelers on their way through Monroe. This park is a one-acre grove of young and mature conifers with parking and a picnic area. It is also the site for the annual Art in the Park celebration in August. Cedar Grove Neighborhood Park Located at the intersection of 168th Street and Walnut Drive, this neighborhood park has a children's play area and a small picnic area.
Schools:
The mission of Monroe Public Schools is to maintain a strong basic skills program, kindergarten through grade twelve and consistently provide quality educational opportunities for all students. Emphasis is placed on high student achievement, focused academic learning time and grade-appropriate enrichment opportunities for all students. To this end, staff aggressively identifies and implements curricula, instructional materials, teaching methods, assessment strategies, and organizational and policy changes proven to be most effective. To ensure a quality teaching, learning and working environment, staff are carefully selected, consistently supported, fairly evaluated, and provided quality inservice training.
Goals: 1. Ensure the continuous improvement of student learning with an emphasis on the basics of reading, writing, mathematics and science through focused academic learning time. 2. Provide support structures to meet the needs of all learners and prepare students to be responsible citizens in a democratic society. 3. Continuously improve our communications with the community and within our schools. 4. Continue to review and refine operational procedures. It's our job to know EVERYTHING about Everett! Ask us any question. Or request a FREE information package. There's no obligation, and we promise to get back to you quickly...
Self Employed >Moving And Taxes
Even with the changes in tax laws over recent years, you may be able to deduct some of the expenses of a move that is the result of a change in your job.
You will probably be able to deduct the costs of your move if your new work location means more than an additional 50-mile commute, if you move within a year of taking the job at the new location, and if you work full-time for at least 39 weeks (the total is 78 weeks if you are self-employed). You should keep meticulous records of all of your expenses and consult a tax expert to make sure that you take all the lawful tax deductions allowed by the IRS criteria for expenses related to selling your old home or buying your new one. The IRS publication No. 521 entitled "Tax Information on Moving Expenses" makes good reading before you make a move.
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What bizarre post-midnight pageant celebrated the great transformation in Manhattan architecture during the 1920s?
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Beaux-Arts Architects' Ball (January 23, 1931) at the Hotel Astor commemorated the end of the first skyscraper age. |
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