In the last Ask the Engineer article we discussed where our drinking water comes from. Today we’re going to take a look at where our water goes after we use it. Everything that goes down the toilet, the shower, the sink or any drains. Where does it all go? All of these sources of wastewater…
You turn on the faucet and water comes out but where does it come from? We here in the Pacific Northwest have it good, nature does most of the work for us. Throughout the fall and winter when water use is down, precipitation falls in the mountains and turns into snowpack. When it starts to…
On a Sunday afternoon in late July I sat down with Mayor Jerry Smith and other Tour de Terrace volunteers to discuss the festival, the beer garden and some of the allegations that had been made in the preceding weeks and months. What became immediately clear was that Jerry Smith is the driving force behind…
Here are an assortment of Mountlake Terrace police reports from the last week or so. On Saturday, 10-22-2011 at 9:59 PM Officer Chapel observed a black motorcycle southbound on 48th Ave W with an obstructed license plate. He attempted to stop the vehicle, which failed to yield for several blocks before finally stopping. Investigation revealed…
Curious about what the Internet can do for you, but don’t know where to start? Learn new skills and tricks from enthusiastic teen volunteers in an hour long one-on-one tutoring sessions. This week we will have two sessions focusing on email. Sign up for one at the front desk, space is limited! Saturday October 29,…
In 2011-12, 11 schools in our district are participating in Rachel’s Challenge, a nationwide program that teaches and motivates students to make positive changes in the way they treat others. Rachel Scott was the first person killed April 20, 1999 at Columbine High School, and her family has shared her dream of starting a chain…
“All You Can Eat” CRAB FEAST Sunday, October 23rd serving from 2 PM to 6 PM. The Mountlake Terrace Senior Center presents their annual Crab Feast at the Nile Temple, Red Room, 6601 244th St SW, Mountlake Terrace. Music, door prizes, drawings, fun for everyone. Adults $25, Children 5-12 years $15, tickets available at the…
From our friends at MyEdmondsNews.com: Looking for a “spooktacular” haunted house close to home? The Nile Golf Course and Country Club, located just next door to Edmonds at the intersection of Interstate 5 and Highway 104, is sponsoring a haunted house for the next two weekends — Friday-Sunday, Oct. 21-23 and Thursday-Halloween, Oct. 27-31. It’s…
Snohomish County says that ballots for the November 8 election should start to be delivered today and we’re told that Robert Reedy, candidate for City Council Position 5 has reserved some time at the library for an informal meet and greet with himself and the other candidates. The meet and greet will be on Sunday,…
The City of Mountlake Terrace Police Department will be participating in the Snohomish County Drug Task Force’s “Drug Take Back Saturday” on October 29, 2011. Residents may drop off unwanted or unused prescription medications (except for samples from physicians’ offices) to Police Department staff between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. at the police station located…
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You can learn how the city’s finances, including your property tax dollars, are spent along with restrictions on how city revenues can be used. A presentation has been developed to provide citizens with more information on the inner workings of city government. City Finance 101 also includes updates and opportunities to provide feedback on two…
Twenty neighbors of Terrace Ridge Park attended a community meeting on October 4 to provide ideas and input about potential improvements and amenities included in the park’s conceptual plan. Facilitated by Linda Rogers, resident and Chairperson of the Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission, neighbors brainstormed in small groups and shared their ideas with the larger…
The City of Mountlake Terrace is making it easier than ever to report items such as a pothole that needs filling, graffiti that needs to be removed, or code violations by one tap of a “smart phone.” “GORequest” applications for “smart phones” are available that allow customers easy access 24/7 to MLT Anytime, the city’s…
The City of Mountlake Terrace has developed new web pages for the Civic Center project in response to community feedback that residents wanted to learn more information about the project. Providing more detailed information about the project was one of the key outcomes learned in last year’s post election survey. The survey showed that while…
The City of Mountlake Terrace Police Department is offering “Crime Prevention 101” for residents interested in learning how to reduce the risk of becoming a crime victim. The class is scheduled for Monday, October 17 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Avenue West. For more information, or to register,…
The City of Mountlake Terrace recently honored Sound Transit with its Evergreen Award in the “Best Transformation” category for construction of the transit agency’s Mountlake Terrace Freeway Station. The new transit center opened in March. The award recognizes projects that have transformed neglected properties into significant community assets. Mayor Jerry Smith presented the award to…
John J. Caulfield, City Manager of Mountlake Terrace, recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA, International City/County Management Association. Mr. Caulfield is one of over 1,200 local government management professionals currently credentialed through the ICMA Voluntary Credentialing Program. “Mountlake Terrace is extremely fortunate to have a City Manager of John’s caliber. During these difficult…
Fire District 1 firefighters inspected the helmets of 25 students in Cedar Way Elementary’s Bike Club to kick off the year. Students whose helmets did not fit properly or were not secure were given a new helmet by Fire District 1. The Cedar Way Bike Club is led by teacher Kristyn Staal, whose goal is…
Citizens, business owners and others from the community are invited to join city officials for a cup of coffee and hear first-hand what’s happening in the city. This casual event will be held on Wednesday, October 12 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Recreation Pavilion Jungle Room, 5303 228th Street SW. Participants are encouraged…
The Arts of the Terrace Artists’ Reception attracted over 160 artists and patrons as the Arts Advisory Commission celebrated its 33rd year hosting this popular regional juried art show. Awards were given out for the best pieces selected from the 214 works that were entered in the show. After the award ceremony, patrons and artists…
