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Published 12:01 am Monday, July 4, 2011
Everett: City approves contract for fleet’s fuel
The Everett City Council on Wednesday approved a contract with Associated Petroleum Products to provide fuel for city vehicles.
Under the contract, the city will pay for only the fuel it uses. Last year the city spent $2,611,483 f
or all types of fuel, including unleaded, diesel and biodiesel.
The contract covers tanker truckloads of fuel for the city’s large tanks at its Service Center and smaller deliveries at locations around the city, such as fire stations.
The fuel will be used in 873 city vehicles, including Everett Transit buses and other vehicles that have agreements with the city, such as the Everett Housing Authority.
Pricing for the contract is indexed to the Oil Price Information Service’s average rack rate. That amount varies daily.
Comment on sign for Eisenhower Middle
The Everett School District is asking for a variance in city code to allow it to put up a new sign at Eisenhower Middle School, 10200 25th Ave. SE.
The proposed sign is an electronic changing-message center that would be 23 square feet — larger than what’s normally allowed for that type of sign. Right now the school has a 40-square-foot manual reader board that is illuminated.
A hearing on the matter is scheduled with the city of Everett Land Use Hearing Examiner for 9 a.m. Thursday on the eighth floor of the Wall Street Building, 2930 Wetmore Ave.
More info: Faheem Siddiq, 425-257-7142
Lake Stevens: Teen honored for saving life
Jake Gath was honored recently for saving his grandmother’s life.
Gath, 17, recently graduated from Lake Stevens High School.
He was with his grandmother, 68, on April 5 when she went into cardiac arrest.
Garth performed CPR until medics arrived, said Alison Caton, a public educator with Snohomish County Fire District 8 in Lake Stevens.
The district presented Gath with an award honoring his actions at a school awards ceremony May 31. He learned CPR as part of a fire district educational course. He also rode along with Lake Stevens paramedics as part of his training.
Mukilteo: Brunch Bunch starts again
The Mukilteo Library’s Brunch Bunch program, a summer book club for young teens, meets again this summer with the first session set for 10 a.m. Wednesday at the library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd.
The program is for kids entering sixth grade and beyond. There’ll be snacks and book discussions. Copies of the books discussed are available at the library.
More info: Kathleen Fernandes, 425-493-8202.
Oak Harbor: Lions fundraiser Saturday
The Oak Harbor Lions Club plans to sell bing and Rainier cherries at 9 a.m. daily, beginning Saturday. The stand will be open until the fruit is all sold, or until 6 p.m.
Look for the yellow trailer in the Rite-Aid parking lot off Highway 20. Proceeds support projects to help people in the community.
Snohomish: Medical pot shops on agenda
Snohomish’s city staff has asked the City Council to approve a six-month moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries while a code is drafted to address potential requests.
The council is expected to make a decision at its meeting, 7 p.m. Tuesday, in the George Gilbertson Boardroom, 1601 Ave. D.
A public hearing is tentatively scheduled for its Aug. 2 meeting.
