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Published 10:18 pm Monday, January 12, 2009
Monroe
City tries to squelch unsafe water rumor
Monroe officials took steps Monday to squelch a rumor that the city’s drinking water isn’t safe for use without first being boiled.
Concern was raised by recent news reports about a water main that broke during recent flooding. Just three customers were advised to boil their water, according to a city press release.
The limited advisory was issued as a precaution pending bacteriological tests on the repaired system. The results, available on Saturday afternoon, confirmed that the water is safe to drink, according to Monroe officials.
Everett
Report flood damage
Anyone with property that has been lost or damaged because of recent flooding should file a claim with Snohomish County’s Emergency Operations Center.
The loss or damage of houses, business structures and other private property could mean federal dollars to help rebuild. Compensation for sheds, garages and other outbuildings won’t be included, but farmers and other business owners might be able to file for money to rebuild those structures if they are integral to their livelihoods. Snohomish County officials want to know of all damage to property, regardless of whether federal emergency funding will cover it.
More info: 425-388-3883.
Refrigerated truck arrives for food bank
Volunteers of America is celebrating the arrival of a new $75,000 refrigerated truck to help transport products to its food distribution center in Everett.
The 18-foot truck is believed to be the first refrigerated truck available in Snohomish County for transporting food bank shipments. The truck was funded by donations.
The arrival of the new truck will be celebrated from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 22. The public is invited. It will be at the Everett Food Bank, 1230 Broadway.
More info: 425-259-3191, ext. 2334.
Get Movin’ plans open house Jan. 21
An open house for Get Movin’ — the summer program that provides prizes to children and teens who are active for 30 minutes five times a week — is scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Lions Hall at Forest Park, 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd.
More info: 425-670-5503.
Stanwood
Youth activity facility open at resource center
Middle and high school age students are welcome to enjoy the new youth center at the Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center.
You can hang out with friends, play games, take a class, get help with homework and learn about volunteer activities.
The center is open from 2 to 7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at 9620 271st St. NW, across from the Stanwood Library.
More info: 360-629-5257.
Granite Falls
Granite Falls offers pre-school play group
Granite Falls area parents of preschool children up to age 5 can join a play group that will meet monthly through May.
The play group will meet at the Granite Falls Early Learning Center, which is in the large preschool portable at Monte Cristo Elementary School, 1201 100th St. NE.
The dates are Jan. 23, Feb. 20, March 13, April 10 and May 8. Children from newborn to 3 will meet at 9 a.m. and children from ages 3 to 5 at 10:15 a.m. Parents must remain at the center during the play group time.
The play group will be led by district preschool teacher Julie Weaver and speech therapist Karen Gorzela. More information: call 360-283-4406.
Lake Stevens
School district calls for highly-capable referrals
The Lake Stevens School District is accepting referrals for students to join its elementary highly capable program for the 2009-10 school year.
Students currently in grades two through four can be nominated by a parent, teacher or local resident.
Referrals are available at each elementary school office, the district office and online at www.lkstevens.wednet.edu/challenge.
Referrals must be completed by Jan. 30.
If you have any questions, contact Nancy Smith, program coordinator, at 425-335-1630.
