Our Towns: Around the county
Published 11:08 pm Monday, February 25, 2008
Lake Stevens
Family Center seeks items for Easter baskets
The Lake Stevens Family Center is asking for donations of materials for Easter baskets for children from needy families.
The Family Center is collecting baskets, candy, and plastic grass and eggs through March 13.
The center hopes to have the materials available the week of March 17-20 for parents for parents to assemble for their children. Easter is March 23.
More info: Linda or Janet at 425-397-7433.
Marysville
City plans annual Easter egg hunt
The city of Marysville has scheduled its annual Easter Egg Hunt for March 22.
The event is planned for 10 a.m. at Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Road. Thousands of candy-filled eggs will be distributed for children ages 8 and under. Participants will be able to collect six eggs from the designated hunt for their age group.
Participants are asked to bring a canned food item to donate to the Marysville Food Bank.
The egg hunt is sponsored by the Marysville Noon Rotary Club.
More info: 360-363-8400.
Monroe
City to buy new trucks
The City Council approved the purchase of two new trucks for the city’s water department last week. The decision was unanimous.
One truck will cost $29,120, and the other $28,118. Both trucks are certified for biodiesel. They will replace outdated vehicles at the department.
More info: 360-794-7400.
Mill Creek
Citywide storm drainage system study begins
Work is under way on a citywide study of the city of Mill Creek’s storm drainage system.
A consulting firm will be working with city staff and members of the Mill Creek Community Association to develop methods for improving the water quality in Penny Creek.
The first phase of the study is expected to deal with the storm systems in the Huckleberry, Cottonwood, Fairway, Evergreen, Woodfern, Fairway Village, Swordfern and Red Cedar divisions of the community association.
More info: Public Works, 425-921-5722.
Mukilteo
City officials to talk about waterfront development
Mukilteo officials plan to talk about waterfront development and the progress of renovations at Lighthouse Park during a meeting this week at the Mukilteo Library.
The meeting is 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd.
City Councilman Kevin Stoltz plans to discuss development along the waterfront of Old Town, and Mukilteo Recreation and Cultural Services Manager Jennifer Berner plans to talk about Lighthouse Park.
The meeting is open to the public.
More info: 425-423-0450.
Snohomish
City hires consultant for cleanup plan
The City Council approved a $48,314 contract with HWA GeoSciences Inc. last week. The Lynnwood company will help the city design a cleanup plan for a former sewer settling pond. The one-acre site has soil contaminated with diesel and motor oil.
The city is expected to spend $500,000 this year containing the soil contamination to protect the environment. The work needs to be done by Oct. 1, a deadline set by the state Department of Ecology. Otherwise, the city could face a fine.
More info: 360-568-3115.
Tulalip
Caps set for low-income tribal family renters
Tulalip tribal families who are low-income won’t pay more than $650 per month to rent a four-bedroom house through the tribes.
The change to the tribal Housing Department’s policy will become effective on July 1. The new caps are: $400 for one bedroom, $500 for two bedrooms, $550 for three bedrooms, $650 for four bedrooms and $700 for five bedrooms.
Lake Stevens
Passports available through police station
Applications for U.S. passports may be submitted through the Lake Stevens Police Department.
The police station, at 2211 Grade Road, is open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
The department also provides passport photo services.
More info: 425-377-3211.
Mountlake Terrace
Police department forms Explorer post
Students who are interested in a career in law enforcement can join an explorer post being organized by the Mountlake Terrace Police Department.
Police explorers assist police and undergo training in certain areas of law enforcement, such as crime scene investigation, hostage negotiation, traffic stops and report writing.
Police officer Tim Krahn is the adviser for the explorer group.
More info: 425-670-8260 or www.mltexplorers.com.
