Our Towns
Published 10:52 pm Monday, August 27, 2007
Arlington
Swanson Road gets new bridge
Construction has begun on a nearly 300-foot-long steel bridge that will replace the Swanson Road Bridge east of Arlington in the Arlington Heights area.
The new bridge will be wider and straighter than the current one-lane timber trestle that crosses a deep ravine and a tributary of Jim Creek.
Work on the new span is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
The existing bridge will be closed about 15 days between now and the end of September to construct the bridge foundations.
In March, the bridge will be closed for another three days as workers raise girders.
The bridge will remain open on nights and weekends.
Emergency vehicles will be able to cross the bridge at all times. Pedestrians will also be able to cross the bridge and use a shuttle service at designated times.
Edmonds
Military advocates speak to city
A program encouraging businesses to hire members of military families is expected to be the topic of a presentation at today’s Edmonds City Council meeting.
The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the city’s Public Safety Complex at 250 Fifth Ave. N.
The program, called Snohomish County Military Family-Friendly Employment Partnership, is being spearheaded by the Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber’s Military Affairs Division.
After a presentation about the program, the Edmonds City Council is scheduled to vote whether to adopt a resolution in support of the program’s goals.
Everett
Diversity board deadline looms
People who would like to serve a four-year term on Everett’s inaugural Diversity Advisory Board must apply for a position by 5 p.m. on Sept. 7 to be considered.
Members of the newly-formed 15-member board are appointed by Mayor Ray Stephanson and confirmed by the Everett City Council.
The advisory board to the mayor and City Council will meet regularly. It’s first task will be to create a two-year work plan outlining goals and expectations.
After that, it is expected to make recommendations for changing city policy to reflect the community’s cultural diversity.
Call Susan Clark at 425-257-7115 or visit the city’s Web site at www.ci.everett.wa.us for more information.
Lake Stevens
Market, concerts finish Thursday
The final week for the downtown Lake Stevens Farmers Market and The Music on the Lake Concert Series for the summer is Thursday.
The Farmers Market opens at 5 p.m. at North Cove Park, 1806 Main St. with Greg Cardinal on guitar.
The Music on the Lake Concert begins at 7 p.m. at the main stage in the park with music by The Rocket Band.
The Music on the Lake Concert Series is sponsored by Windermere Real Estate/Lake Stevens, Inc.. and The Lake Stevens Art Commission.
For more information e-mail Market-peppermintradish@Yahoo.com
Lynnwood
Harvest tips at library session
Learn tips about harvesting, drying and freezing herbs and more at an event being planned for the Lynnwood Library.
The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sept. 20 at the library at 19200 44th Ave. W.
Participants are also planned to learn how to make flavored butters, as well as flavored sugars and vinegars.
For more information, call the library at 425-778-2148.
Marysville
Coaches sought for kids’ leagues
The Marysville parks and recreation department is seeking volunteer coaches for its youth basketball league.
Coaches are sought for youths in first through eighth grades. The program focuses on fundamentals, teamwork and good sportsmanship in a recreation league environment.
Practices begin the first week of December and league play concludes in March 2008.
Volunteer packets are available at the Marysville Parks and Recreation Office in Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Road, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. For more information call 360-363-8000.
Mill Creek
Shred documents at city event
A day to destroy documents containing private information is planned in September by Mayor Donna Michelson.
The free event, called Document Destruction Day, is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 29 at Mill Creek City Hall, 15728 Main St.
People are limited to four boxes of documents for destruction. It is not necessary to remove staples, paperclips and fasteners.
The purpose of the event is to help deter identity theft.
For more details, go to the city’s Web site at cityofmillcreek.com.
Monroe
YMCA offers free services
Starting Saturday, Monroe residents who want to use the free recreation services at the new YMCA family center in the city can register at the center, 14033 Fryelands Blvd., during regular hours. The center hours are: 4:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Monroe residents will need photo identification showing a valid in-city address. Children under 18 will need to be accompanied by a parent.
Additional program and schedule information can be found at City Hall, 806 W. Main St. and on the city’s Web site at www.ci.monroe.wa.us.
Mountlake Terrace
Book group seeks members
Readers are invited to the monthly meeting of a book discussion group being planned for the Mountlake Terrace Library.
The meeting of the Second Tuesday Book Discussion Group is scheduled at 7 p.m. Sept. 11 at the library at 23300 58th Ave. W. The group is seeking new members.
The group is planning to discuss the book “Namesake” by Jhumpa Lahiri.
For more information, call 425-776-8722.
Snohomish
City to repave streets
The city of Snohomish is set to begin its annual street overlay program on Sept. 4. The affected streets are expected to be: Avenue D from 13th Street to just south of the Highway 9 overpass, Pine Avenue from Sixth Street to 10th Street, and 13th Street from Pine Avenue to Avenue A.
The overlay program is expected to be complete in early November. For additional information, call Bob Case at City Hall at 360-282-3196.
