FIRE COMMITMENT Lake Stevens Fire District personnel takes commitment to ensure safety to community. READ MORE ON Page 12 January 31, 2018 Edition 3 Issue 14 PO Box 349 Lake Stevens, WA 98258 LakeStevensLedger.com LSHS BASKETBALL Lake Stevens girls basketball on a winning streak even with illness. Boys in the running for playoffs. Read more on page 9 OLD PLANT USE What are the plans for the old Waste Water Treatment Plant? There are several options worth considering. Read more oN PAGE 7 The FLU INWA The flu is on a rampage all over Washington . What can you do to prevent getting yourself? Read more on page 3 Mount Pilchuck Elementary School teacherTyler Miles was remembered in a Celebration of Life on Saturday, Joinery 27. Miles was an avid fisherman who put family and God first. pam stevens pam stevens StUDENT HONORS Students from Lake Stevens receive honors from colleges throughout the nation. Read more ON page 5 SEE MILES ON page 11 New Lake Stevens Library bond election Ballots are due February 13 For details visit sno-isle.org/lake-stevens. Jason White, a 32-year-old man from Lake Stevens, went missing on January 3, 2018. White left behind his truck and beloved dog. Family members reached out through social media to plead for help finding him. Search parties converged on Saturday, January 27 to look for any sign of White. His body was found at ap- proximately 2 p.m. in 8300 block of 1st Street SE in Lake Stevens on the south side of the road. “At 1:56 p.m. a search team associated to the family of Ja- son White were searching the area looking for Mr. White when one of the team mem- bers located the bod,” Lake Stevens Police Commander Jeff Beazizo said in a written statement. “The team member immediately called 911 to no- tify police.” Almost 50 people came to as- sist in the search and Lake Ste- vens Police assigned a detective asaliaisonfortheWhiteFamily. There was no sign of trauma to the body and Lake Stevens Po- lice Detectives are continuing to investigate. Body of missing Lake Stevens man found Family, friends search party locates body in town pam stevens JasonWhite went missing Jan. 3. His body was found on Saturday. Beloved teacher remembered for love of family, God and teaching Loving memories of an adored Physical Education teacher were shared at the Cel- ebration of Life for Mount Pil- chuck teacher Tyler Miles on Saturday, January 27 at the Lake Stevens High School Perform- ing Arts Center. The scene was the perfect set- ting for much loved Mr. Miles who graduated from Lake Ste- vens High School himself, the center of the town where he raised his two children, Adrian and Bernadette, with his wife Brenda. Pastor Doug Glein shared letters from both Brenda and Adrian, who both illustrated the huge impact Miles had on them. “With Tyler by her side, she felt incredibly safe,” Glein said about Brenda. Daughter Bernadette chose to stand and share her thoughts and memories of the father she revered. She spoke of the big bear hugs her father would give her that always made her feel better. It was evident by the standing room only crowd who listened to Mt. Pilchuck Meerkat Marimba band perform before the service began, that Miles was an impor- tant part of hundreds of lives throughout his 53 short years. Miles passed away on De- cember 16, 2017. He was born on February 23, 1964 and grad- uated from Lake Stevens High School in 1982. He started his student teach- ing career at Monte Cristo El- ementary School in Granite Falls and taught his first class at Mount Pilchuck as a fourth grade teacher. He later chose to become the school’s P.E. teacher. My son was one of his first students who had the pleasure of entering the fish adorned class- room to a smiling, big-hearted man. Miles helped him reach his potential with leadership pos- sibilities and continuous praise. Miles always had a way of Be ready for a bolt of shock when you open your property tax bill in February. According to Snohomish County tax Assessor Linda Hjelle, Lake Stevens residents will see a 27.7% tax increase this year, the highest in Sno- homish County. While most of the increase in taxes is due to education fund- ing and the Supreme Court’s ruling in the McCleary case, fire and local school levies are also included. That increase alone is cost- ing homeowners 82 cents per $1,000 of assessed value cost- ing a homeowner whose as- sessed value is $350,000 will be paying an additional $1,000 (approximately) a year just for the education levy. It also includes a bond mea- sure for Lake Stevens School District that voters passed Lake Stevens hardest hit with property tax increase two years allowing the build- ing of the new Stevens Creek Elementary School and Early Learning Center and updates and additions on Lake Stevens High School and other schools in the district. Voters also approved a fire levy lid lift that was passed in November for EMS services. Assessed home values in Snohomish County are over 12% higher this year and Lake Stevens has seen an even big- ger increase. Voters may also see their property tax increase even higher after the February 13 ballots are counted. Committees are asking vot- ers to approve a $17 million library and a two replacement levies for Lake Stevens Schools. The Citizens for Lake Ste- vens Schools wrote, “Lake Ste- vens School District has two replacement levies on the Feb- ruary ballot. The current levies, which voters approved in 2014, ex- pire in 2018. The replacement levies will provide funding for schools through 2022. These are not new taxes.” If the levy is approved by vot- ers, the Educational Programs & Operations Levy amount of $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value will generate approximately: $9.55 million in 2019 (esti- mated $1.50 per $1,000 of as- sessed property value) $10.98 million in 2020 (esti- mated $1.50 per $1,000 of as- sessed property value) $12.63 million in 2021 (esti- mated $1.50 per $1,000 of as- sessed property value) $14.52 million in 2022 (esti- mated $1.50 per $1,000 of as- sessed property value) For a property owner with an assessed value of $350,000, this equals approximately $525 annually, or $43.75 a month. Sno-Isle Libraries are also asking voters for money to cover the cost of a new Lake Stevens Library that could cost up to $17 million. If the measure passes, the funds would build and furnish a new, larger library near 99th Avenue NE and Market Place in the Chapel Hill area. The library measure will cost homeowners living with- in the  Lake Stevens Library Capital Facilities Area (with boundaries the same as the Lake Stevens School District) 21.1 cents for each $1,000 of assessed value. That means the owner of a $350,000 home would pay about $73.85 a year over the 20-year life of a bond.   Ballots have been mailed and must be returned before Feb- ruary 13. Property tax assessments will be mailed next month and the first half is due in April. , OCR Text: FIRE COMMITMENT Lake Stevens Fire District personnel takes commitment to ensure safety to community. READ MORE ON Page 12 January 31, 2018 Edition 3 Issue 14 PO Box 349 Lake Stevens, WA 98258 LakeStevensLedger.com LSHS BASKETBALL Lake Stevens girls basketball on a winning streak even with illness. Boys in the running for playoffs. Read more on page 9 OLD PLANT USE What are the plans for the old Waste Water Treatment Plant? There are several options worth considering. Read more oN PAGE 7 The FLU INWA The flu is on a rampage all over Washington . What can you do to prevent getting yourself? Read more on page 3 Mount Pilchuck Elementary School teacherTyler Miles was remembered in a Celebration of Life on Saturday, Joinery 27. Miles was an avid fisherman who put family and God first. pam stevens pam stevens StUDENT HONORS Students from Lake Stevens receive honors from colleges throughout the nation. Read more ON page 5 SEE MILES ON page 11 New Lake Stevens Library bond election Ballots are due February 13 For details visit sno-isle.org/lake-stevens. Jason White, a 32-year-old man from Lake Stevens, went missing on January 3, 2018. White left behind his truck and beloved dog. Family members reached out through social media to plead for help finding him. Search parties converged on Saturday, January 27 to look for any sign of White. His body was found at ap- proximately 2 p.m. in 8300 block of 1st Street SE in Lake Stevens on the south side of the road. “At 1:56 p.m. a search team associated to the family of Ja- son White were searching the area looking for Mr. White when one of the team mem- bers located the bod,” Lake Stevens Police Commander Jeff Beazizo said in a written statement. “The team member immediately called 911 to no- tify police.” Almost 50 people came to as- sist in the search and Lake Ste- vens Police assigned a detective asaliaisonfortheWhiteFamily. There was no sign of trauma to the body and Lake Stevens Po- lice Detectives are continuing to investigate. Body of missing Lake Stevens man found Family, friends search party locates body in town pam stevens JasonWhite went missing Jan. 3. His body was found on Saturday. Beloved teacher remembered for love of family, God and teaching Loving memories of an adored Physical Education teacher were shared at the Cel- ebration of Life for Mount Pil- chuck teacher Tyler Miles on Saturday, January 27 at the Lake Stevens High School Perform- ing Arts Center. The scene was the perfect set- ting for much loved Mr. Miles who graduated from Lake Ste- vens High School himself, the center of the town where he raised his two children, Adrian and Bernadette, with his wife Brenda. Pastor Doug Glein shared letters from both Brenda and Adrian, who both illustrated the huge impact Miles had on them. “With Tyler by her side, she felt incredibly safe,” Glein said about Brenda. Daughter Bernadette chose to stand and share her thoughts and memories of the father she revered. She spoke of the big bear hugs her father would give her that always made her feel better. It was evident by the standing room only crowd who listened to Mt. Pilchuck Meerkat Marimba band perform before the service began, that Miles was an impor- tant part of hundreds of lives throughout his 53 short years. Miles passed away on De- cember 16, 2017. He was born on February 23, 1964 and grad- uated from Lake Stevens High School in 1982. He started his student teach- ing career at Monte Cristo El- ementary School in Granite Falls and taught his first class at Mount Pilchuck as a fourth grade teacher. He later chose to become the school’s P.E. teacher. My son was one of his first students who had the pleasure of entering the fish adorned class- room to a smiling, big-hearted man. Miles helped him reach his potential with leadership pos- sibilities and continuous praise. Miles always had a way of Be ready for a bolt of shock when you open your property tax bill in February. According to Snohomish County tax Assessor Linda Hjelle, Lake Stevens residents will see a 27.7% tax increase this year, the highest in Sno- homish County. While most of the increase in taxes is due to education fund- ing and the Supreme Court’s ruling in the McCleary case, fire and local school levies are also included. That increase alone is cost- ing homeowners 82 cents per $1,000 of assessed value cost- ing a homeowner whose as- sessed value is $350,000 will be paying an additional $1,000 (approximately) a year just for the education levy. It also includes a bond mea- sure for Lake Stevens School District that voters passed Lake Stevens hardest hit with property tax increase two years allowing the build- ing of the new Stevens Creek Elementary School and Early Learning Center and updates and additions on Lake Stevens High School and other schools in the district. Voters also approved a fire levy lid lift that was passed in November for EMS services. Assessed home values in Snohomish County are over 12% higher this year and Lake Stevens has seen an even big- ger increase. Voters may also see their property tax increase even higher after the February 13 ballots are counted. Committees are asking vot- ers to approve a $17 million library and a two replacement levies for Lake Stevens Schools. The Citizens for Lake Ste- vens Schools wrote, “Lake Ste- vens School District has two replacement levies on the Feb- ruary ballot. The current levies, which voters approved in 2014, ex- pire in 2018. The replacement levies will provide funding for schools through 2022. These are not new taxes.” If the levy is approved by vot- ers, the Educational Programs & Operations Levy amount of $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value will generate approximately: $9.55 million in 2019 (esti- mated $1.50 per $1,000 of as- sessed property value) $10.98 million in 2020 (esti- mated $1.50 per $1,000 of as- sessed property value) $12.63 million in 2021 (esti- mated $1.50 per $1,000 of as- sessed property value) $14.52 million in 2022 (esti- mated $1.50 per $1,000 of as- sessed property value) For a property owner with an assessed value of $350,000, this equals approximately $525 annually, or $43.75 a month. Sno-Isle Libraries are also asking voters for money to cover the cost of a new Lake Stevens Library that could cost up to $17 million. If the measure passes, the funds would build and furnish a new, larger library near 99th Avenue NE and Market Place in the Chapel Hill area. The library measure will cost homeowners living with- in the  Lake Stevens Library Capital Facilities Area (with boundaries the same as the Lake Stevens School District) 21.1 cents for each $1,000 of assessed value. That means the owner of a $350,000 home would pay about $73.85 a year over the 20-year life of a bond.   Ballots have been mailed and must be returned before Feb- ruary 13. Property tax assessments will be mailed next month and the first half is due in April. , Lake Stevens Historical Society,Newspapers,Lake Stevens Ledger,2018,January 31, 2018.pdf,January 31, 2018.pdf Page 1, January 31, 2018.pdf Page 1