North county update
Published 10:24 pm Thursday, February 12, 2009
Arlington: City establishes storm water hotline
City officials are asking people to call a new hotline if they see or know of illegal or accidental spills of toxic materials onto the ground or into streams or the city’s storm water drainage system.
The 24-hour number, 360-403-4600, is to be used for reporting spills of materials such as paint, fuel, oil, muddy water and garbage, Arlington public works director James Kelly said.
While the city’s goal is not to find fault but rather to protect the local waters, those who willfully discharge illegal substances could be prosecuted, Kelly said. Those who call the hotline can request that their personal information be kept confidential.
Emergencies still should be reported to 911, he said.
More info: 360-403-3523.
Lane closure continues today
Stillaguamish Avenue is down to one between Maple and First streets in Arlington until about 5 p.m. today.
Traffic delays are possible.
More info: 360-403-3500.
Darrington: Preschool fundraiser
Darrington Preschool Co-op is hosting a fundraiser at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, in the dining room at the Community Center.
The event features bunco and poker tournaments. It costs $10 to play bunco, a dice game, and $30 to enter the poker tournament.
The preschool has enrollment openings for 3-year-olds.
More info: Kim at 360-436-0627.
Marysville: City seeks builder for City Hall
The city of Marysville is seeking applications from developers to plan, design and construct a new civic center.
The city plans to have the new city hall built somewhere in the downtown Marysville area. The city expects to select a location later this month or in March.
Anyone interested may contact the city of Marysville City Clerk, Marysville City Hall, 1049 State Ave., Marysville, WA 98270 or e-mail Tracy Jeffries at tjeffries@marysvillewa.gov.
Inquiries about the project may be directed to Paul Roberts at paul@probertsllc.com.
The deadline to apply is 2 p.m. March 18.
More info: 360-363-8000.
Stanwood: Learn how to treat animals
Austin Gates, executive director of Northwest Organization for Animal Help near Stanwood, is scheduled to talk about the status of puppy mill animals that the NOAH shelter is housing, as well as pending animal rights legislation.
The presentation is set for 10 a.m. Saturday at Maxime’s restaurant, 10007 270th St. NW, Stanwood, and is hosted by Stanwood Democratic Club.
Tulalip: Healing for abuse victims offered
Tulalip tribal leaders host a healing circle once each month, geared toward victims of sexual abuse and domestic violence.
The next circle will be 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. today. The event will include stories from survivors and tips on coping.
More info: 360-716-4022.
Warm Beach: CERT training available
North County Fire &EMS officials are urging those interested in community emergency response team training to register now for an upcoming class.
The class is set for 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 24 to April 18, at the Warm Beach fire station, 19727 Marine Drive.
More info: 425-765-5259 or mjohnson@ northcountyfireems.com.
