Published: Wednesday, July 20, 2011
North county update
Arlington: City wins honor for clean water
Arlington water utility supervisor Don Smith accepted an award during the Arlington City Council meeting Monday from Bob James of the state Department of Health.
The Gold Certificate award recognizes the city's efforts in producing water that meets or exceeds health standards during the past 10 years.
Arlington's is among only four water treatment plants statewide receiving the Gold Award for consistently producing high-quality water, said James Kelly, city public works director.
Smith said the state award could not have been earned without the help of all employees.
Marysville: Graffiti Paint Out on Saturday
The community-wide Graffiti Paint Out has been rescheduled for Saturday.
Bad weather on July 16 caused the event to be rescheduled.
Volunteers are set to gather at 9 a.m. in the Cedarcrest Middle School north parking lot, 6400 88th St. NE, to receive painting materials and location assignments.
The event is planned to last until noon.
More info: Mike Robinson, 360-363-8406 or email mrobinson@marysvillewa.gov.
Defensive driving course for seniors
The Ken Baxter Community Center is taking registrations for an AARP defensive driving course open to adults age 55 and older.
The cost is $12 for current AARP members and $14 for non AARP members. This two-day classroom course is scheduled from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. on Aug. 10 and 11.
The class will be located at Marysville Fire Station 66 at 7217 40th Street NE.
More info: 360-363-8450.
Stanwood: Old Pacific Highway detour
The Snohomish County public works department wants drivers in the Stanwood area to be prepared to take a detour around Old Pacific Highway, just south of Pioneer Highway at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad crossing.
The road closure is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday. The railroad company plans to replace the crossing signal.
More info: 425-388-6453.
Arlington water utility supervisor Don Smith accepted an award during the Arlington City Council meeting Monday from Bob James of the state Department of Health.
The Gold Certificate award recognizes the city's efforts in producing water that meets or exceeds health standards during the past 10 years.
Arlington's is among only four water treatment plants statewide receiving the Gold Award for consistently producing high-quality water, said James Kelly, city public works director.
Smith said the state award could not have been earned without the help of all employees.
Marysville: Graffiti Paint Out on Saturday
The community-wide Graffiti Paint Out has been rescheduled for Saturday.
Bad weather on July 16 caused the event to be rescheduled.
Volunteers are set to gather at 9 a.m. in the Cedarcrest Middle School north parking lot, 6400 88th St. NE, to receive painting materials and location assignments.
The event is planned to last until noon.
More info: Mike Robinson, 360-363-8406 or email mrobinson@marysvillewa.gov.
Defensive driving course for seniors
The Ken Baxter Community Center is taking registrations for an AARP defensive driving course open to adults age 55 and older.
The cost is $12 for current AARP members and $14 for non AARP members. This two-day classroom course is scheduled from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. on Aug. 10 and 11.
The class will be located at Marysville Fire Station 66 at 7217 40th Street NE.
More info: 360-363-8450.
Stanwood: Old Pacific Highway detour
The Snohomish County public works department wants drivers in the Stanwood area to be prepared to take a detour around Old Pacific Highway, just south of Pioneer Highway at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad crossing.
The road closure is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday. The railroad company plans to replace the crossing signal.
More info: 425-388-6453.
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