Our Towns: Central County
Published 11:01 pm Thursday, November 15, 2007
Everett: Builder chosen for skate park
A contractor was picked this week to build a skateboarding park in one of Everett’s poorest neighborhoods.
Clements Bros. Construction of Bonney Lake was awarded $427,453 by the Everett City Council on Wednesday to build a street-style skate park at Wiggums Hollow Park, 2808 10th St.
Clements Bros. was the lowest of three bidders.
The project calls for a lighted, fenced-in skating area; a security camera; a small parking lot; a drinking fountain; sidewalks; benches; and a large stainless-steel skateboard sculpture.
The city’s first skate park, near Walter E. Hall Golf Course on W Casino Road in south Everett, was approved in 1998.
Nielsen to lead council in 2008
City Councilman Drew Nielsen was appointed by his colleagues Wednesday to lead the Everett City Council as president in 2008.
He will replace Councilwoman Brenda Stonecipher, who has held the leadership position for two consecutive years.
Nielsen, 56, an Everett attorney and founding member of the Northwest Neighborhood Association, was elected to a second four-year term last week. He holds a number of council committee assignments and is chairman of the facilities committee. He also serves on the Snohomish Health District’s board of health. Four of seven council members hold full-time jobs in addition to their council duties.
The position pays $31,000 a year plus medical benefits.
4-H offers classes on robotics, other topics
Twenty-three introductory classes on subjects such as robotics and video production, as well as traditional livestock classes, are planned by Snohomish County 4-H from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Everett.
The event costs $2 and is set to be held at the Washington State University Extension Education Center, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. A full list of classes is at http://snohomish.wsu.edu/calendar.htm; click on “Snohomish Co. 4-H Super Saturday.”
For information, call 425-357-6044.
Lake Stevens: Lions Club has crab feed
The Lake Stevens Lions Club is planning a crab feed for Saturday to raise funds for community projects.
The event is scheduled for 3 to 7 p.m. at North Lake Middle School, 2202 123rd Ave. NE.
The all-you-can-eat feed costs $20 per person.
For more information, call John at 425-335-4031.
Mukilteo: Hearing set for city budget
A public hearing about the city of Mukilteo’s proposed 2008 budget is planned for next week’s City Council meeting.
The hearing is scheduled for the meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at City Hall at 4480 Chennault Beach Road.
The proposed $31.3 million budget includes more funding for police and fire, capital improvement projects, maintenance and the creation of a new Recreation and Cultural Services Department.
For more information on the City Council, go to www.ci.mukilteo.wa.us.
Snohomish: Church plans bake sale
St. John’s Episcopal Church is set to play host to the Dickens Tea and Parson’s Pantry bake sale from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 8 at 913 Second St.
The event is expected to feature music, tea and light food. Proceeds will support community groups such as Matthew House, a nonprofit ministry in Monroe. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for students and senior citizens, and $25 for families.
Those who want to support this event but can’t attend may buy a collection of recipes in a hardbound cookbook featuring original artwork. Books are $25.
For more information, call the church at 360-568-4622.
