Our Towns: Central County
Published 10:23 pm Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Lake Stevens: Sewer rates to rise
The Lake Stevens City Council and Lake Stevens Sewer District Board of Commissioners have approved an increase of $5 on sewer bills in areas served by the district.
The increase, which raises all rates from a flat $45 per month to $50, will go toward the $72 million cost of the district’s planned new wastewater treatment plant.
The City Council sets policy for sewer service inside the Lake Stevens city limits, while the sewer district has jurisdiction over the area it serves outside the city. The city and sewer district coordinate wastewater policy through a joint advisory board of officials from both jurisdictions.
The new plant, between Ninth Street SE and 12th Street SE, has been planned for years to replace the current plant. Work on the new plant is set to begin next year and be finished in 2011.
Mukilteo: New face joins City Council
A woman who ran unopposed for a Mukilteo City Council seat was appointed to her position early after the outgoing council member retired.
Emily Vanderwielen, a city parks and arts commissioner, was appointed to her new seat at the start of Monday’s council meeting, City Council President Jennifer Gregerson said.
“After she was sworn in, she walked back toward the audience,” Gregerson said. “We said, ‘No, you have to come sit up here now.’ “
Vanderwielen replaces Bruce Richter, 84, who had been on the council since 1990. Richter, who did not seek re-election, resigned from the council two weeks ago.
Snohomish: Tour features old homes
Tickets are on sale for the Snohomish Historical Society’s Holiday Parlour Tour. The annual tour is set to take place from noon to 4 p.m. on Dec. 9.
The tour features nine historic homes in the downtown area of Snohomish, as well as the Blackman Museum at 118 Ave. B and a winter holiday craft market at 230 Ave. B. The craft market runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
All the homes will be decked out for the season to give viewers inspiration and that warm holiday spirit.
People can buy tickets for the tour at the following Snohomish businesses: Joyworks, Kusler’s Pharmacy and Gifts, Queen Bee, Speckled Hen, Star Center Mall, Sun Song and Weed’s Variety Store.
The cost of the ticket is $15 for general admission or $10 for senior citizens. On the day of the tour, tickets may be purchased, starting at 11 a.m., at the Blackman Museum and at the craft market.
Proceeds from the tour will help support the historical society’s educational programs, and the archives facility and the operational costs of the Blackman House Museum.
For further information, call Penny or Gary Ferguson at 360-568-4746 or the society at 360-568-5235.
