Briefs

Published 7:44 am Friday, February 22, 2008

Dump closed

for acid spill

The garbage transfer station in Mountlake Terrace was closed for more than two hours Nov. 14 morning while the fire department investigated a potential hazardous materials spill.

Employees at the Southwest Snohomish County Transfer Station in the 21300 block of 61st Place W. reported smoke coming from the back of a trailer loaded with compacted trash at about 10:20 a.m., said Leslie Hynes, spokesperson for Fire District 1, which has consolidated administrative operations with the Mountlake Terrace Fire Department.

The transfer station was evacuated and closed while firefighters from the multi-jurisdictional Snohomish County Hazardous Materials Team investigated. The roads leading up to the transfer station – 61st Place W. and 213th Street W. – were also closed.

Firefighters determined the leaking substance was an acid. The leak was contained and did not pose a hazard to health or the environment, Hynes said.

EWHS Key Club

has crafts fair

In conjunction with Rainbow Girls of District #19, Edmonds Woodway High School Key Club is participating in the “Home for the Holidays” arts and crafts fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 29 and 30 at the Edmonds Masonic Center located at Fifth Avenue and Dayton Street in Edmonds.

The fair features many unique handmade crafts and gifts from local artists. A Santa picture taken by Key Club members will be available for $3, along with other handmade arts and crafts.

Key Club exists at more than 4,800 schools worldwide with a membership of more than 225,000 students. Key Club International is open to all students. Key Club of Edmonds Woodway was chartered in 1982, and has a current membership of 20 students who actively participate in weekly meetings, service projects, and fundraisers. The club meets regularly on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Edmonds Woodway High School.

Sister City panel

seeks members

The Sister City Commission of the city of Edmonds is seeking two new members to fill vacancies on the Commission. The positions are nonpaid, volunteer positions for a term of three years.

A Sister City Commissioner is required to attend one evening meeting per month on the fourth Monday at 7 p.m., participate in committee work and join in activities involving Sister City visitors from Hekinan, Japan, throughout the year. It is not necessary to be a resident of Edmonds, though an interest in the city of Edmonds and/or Japan is desirable.

Applications are available at the City Hall lobby reception area or by calling 425-771-0247. Completed applications can be dropped off in the lobby or mailed to the Mayor’s Office, city of Edmonds, 121 Fifth Avenue N., Edmonds, WA 98020 no later than Friday, December 20.