Our Towns: Around the county
Published 11:26 pm Monday, September 15, 2008
Edmonds
Candidates forum scheduled for early October
A candidates forum is planned for Oct. 6 in Edmonds.
The forum, presented by the Greater Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, is 7 p.m. at the Edmonds City Council Chambers, 250 Fifth Ave. N.
A meet-and-greet time is planned for 6 p.m. Candidates for state legislative seats in the 1st, 21st, 32nd, and 44th districts have been invited to meet the public, answer questions and discuss policy.
More info: 425-670-1496.
Everett
Small oil spill at Naval Station Everett
Navy officials said that up to six gallons of oily water spilled Monday from the USS Ingraham.
The spill occurred about 10:45 a.m., Deputy Public Affairs Officer Sean Hughes said in a prepared statement.
The oily water was spilled in an area contained by floating booms at the pier at Naval Station Everett.
The Navy worked with the state Department of Ecology to ensure the incident was handled properly, Hughes said.
The Ingraham, a heavily armed frigate, is based in Everett.
Lynnwood
Police again offering Citizens Academy
The city of Lynnwood Police Department is planning its 19th annual Citizens Academy in early 2009.
The academy is a 16-week course for people to learn common police procedures, activities and investigative techniques.
Classes take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays beginning Jan. 9 at the Civic Justice Center, 19321 44th Ave W.
Activities will include investigating a mock homicide scene; lifting and examining fingerprints; a field trip to the gun range; experiencing a jailhouse dinner, and a tour of the cells.
There is no charge for the class, and refreshments are served each evening.
More info or to sign up: 425-670-5637 or go to www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us and click on “Recruiting for Citizens Academy.”
Lynnwood hosting police dog seminar
The Lynnwood Police Department is hosting the 2008 State Police Canine Association Fall Seminar.
More than 100 police dogs and their handlers from Washington, Oregon and British Columbia are set to be in Lynnwood through Wednesday.
Attendees can also contribute to the retired police dog fund.
Mill Creek
City arts advisory board has an opening
The city is seeking applicants for an opening on its Art-Beautification Advisory Board.
The volunteer board advises the City Council on topics such as special events and projects; use of the municipal art fund, and selection, acquisition and placement of artwork for the city.
The term expires in 2011. Board members must live in the Mill Creek city limits. The deadline to apply is Oct. 2.
More info: 425-921-5732 or kelly@cityofmillcreek.com.
Snohomish
Event celebrates new development
The Snohomish Chamber of Commerce is set to have its first Community Day at Snohomish Station, a new shopping center along Bickford Avenue, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 27.
The event aims to allow community groups to set up their displays, promote their activities and seek volunteers. Those who want to participate need to fill out an application form and send it to the chamber of commerce.
To get the form, contact the chamber of commerce at 360-568-2526 or manager@cityofsnohomish. com.
Sultan
$12,000 grant helps graffiti removal
A state agency recently approved a $12,000 grant for Sultan, Gold Bar and Index to help those cities remove graffiti.
The grant will pay for cleaning equipment including a wall washer, an airless sprayer, safety vests and face shields. The grant comes from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs.
Those who are interested in volunteering for graffiti removal should contact Donna Murphy at 360-793-1181 or donna.murphy@ci.sultan.wa.us, or Denise Beaston at 360-793-1101 or d.beaston@cityofgoldbar.us.
City holds hearing on its blueprint
The Sultan City Council is set to hold a public hearing on proposed changes to the city’s comprehensive plan at 7 p.m. on Sept. 25 in the council chambers, 319 Main St.
The comprehensive plan sets guidelines for the city’s future developments.
Written comments may also be sent to community development director Robert Martin at P.O. Box 1199, Sultan, WA 98294-1199, or they may be e-mailed to cityhall@ci.sultan.wa.us.
More info: 360-793-2231.
