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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Robert Frank, City Editor frank@heraldnet.com   Published: Friday, March 28, 2008 Around the county Lake Stevens One more hearing on waterway buffers The Lake Stevens City Council has scheduled another public hearing Monday to discuss possible expansion of no-build zones around city waterways. The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Lake Stevens School District Educational Services Center, 12309 22nd Street NE. Overall, the proposed rules expand no-build zones around streams and wetlands, but with flexibility built in for development that uses environmentally friendly methods. The council is currently scheduled to make a decision April 7. More info: 425-334-1012. Mountlake Terrace City's healthy workplace efforts honored Mountlake Terrace has been honored by the Association of Washington Cities for its efforts to provide a healthy workplace for employees. The city was recently named a WellCity for implementing an employee wellness program in summer 2007. Elements of the city's wellness program include health care consumer education, diet and nutrition education, stress management, and information on injury prevention. Mountlake Terrace is one of 29 cities statewide to be named a WellCity for 2007.

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