Around the County
Published 11:22 pm Monday, August 11, 2008
Arlington
Sewer repair closes road
French Avenue between Maple and Jackson streets is scheduled to be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today.
The city plans the closure for emergency sewer repair.
More info: 360-403-3500.
Lake Stevens
State Basic Health Plan enrollment available
Outreach workers from the state are scheduled to visit the Lake Stevens Family Center once a week beginning today to enroll people in the Basic Health Plan.
An employee from the state Department of Social and Health Services plans to visit the center each Tuesday to provide information and sign people up for the state health plan and other benefits available to qualifying families.
People in the Lake Stevens area previously had to go to Everett or Monroe to speak to DSHS staffers.
Times of service at the Lake Stevens Family Center will be based on appointment.
More info: Linda Rudat or Kathleen Friend, 425-397-7433.
Marysville
Transportation plans to be discussed today
The Marysville Planning Commission is scheduled to discuss the city’s long-range transportation plans tonight.
The meeting is 7 p.m. at City Hall, 1049 State Ave.
The planning commission advises the City Council on land-use and transportation matters.
More info: 360-363-8000.
Snohomish County
Share a ride, win a trip
Community Transit, the Washington State Ridesharing Organization and Commuteride are sponsoring a contest that includes a grand prize trip for two people to Hawaii.
To be eligible, people must share a ride by carpooling or van-pooling for at least two days a week between now and Sept. 12.
Register at www.rideshareonline.com or call 888-814-1300.
The grand prize trip to Hawaii includes airfare and seven days and six nights at the Hilton Hawaiian Village on Waikiki.
Community Transit has 363 vanpools on the road carrying about 2,950 passengers every weekday.
More info: 425-348-2397.
Energy-saving bulb sales by PUD reach 3 million
The Snohomish County Public Utility District has sold its 3 millionth energy-saving compact fluorescent light bulb, according to the agency.
The utility offers discounts on the energy-saving bulbs through 53 local retailers. The program began in 2000.
According to the PUD, its customers have embraced using the bulbs more than any other utility consumers in Western Washington. A recent survey indicated that on average, PUD customers each installed eight-and-a-half of the energy-saving bulbs in their homes, or nearly one in every four light sockets. The savings equals enough energy to power an average home for a month.
Since the bulbs contain trace amounts of mercury, burned-out bulbs should be recycled at county solid waste facilities. This fall, the PUD plans to provide additional resources to help make disposal easier for consumers.
More info: www.snopud.com.
Sultan
City’s future plan is up for revision
A draft revision to the city’s 20-year comprehensive plan is available for public comment. The plan is a long-term blueprint for the city’s future. The city needs to revise the plan to meet the requirements of state law.
A community open house is 4 p.m. on Aug. 19 in the community center at 319 Main St.
More info: city administrator Deborah Knight, 360-793-2231.
