City Info Weekly - 2009/04/15 (Archive)

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Participate in the Mint Farm Groundwater Supply Open House

Customers of the City of Longview and Cowlitz PUD/Beacon Hill Sewer District water systems are invited to learn about the proposed new Mint Farm Industrial Park groundwater supply for our drinking water at an open house on Thursday, April 16 from noon to 8 p.m. at the Cowlitz County Expo Center, 1900 7th Ave. in Longview.  The open house will guide visitors of all ages through several informational, hands-on stations about raw water sources, locations of wells, the geology of “aquifers,” and water quality testing.  Visitors are encouraged to ask questions and voice their concerns.  During the open house, presenters will be gathering historical information regarding any known activities and contaminant spills at or near the well sites.   Presentations averaging 15-20 minutes will be given every two hours to provide an overview of the groundwater testing program and environmental risk assessment.  Presentations will begin at noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 6 p.m., followed by a question and answer period.  The public is invited to come at any time during the open house and speak with project staff regarding any concerns.  Comment sheets will be available for concerns, questions, and feedback.  Additional exhibits will focus on current challenges with our drinking water, including a display showing an eroded pump impeller, photos of sediment in filter plant basins, and more from the existing Regional Water Treatment Plant.  Children can explore an interactive stormwater landscape display and take home water activity books.

More information: For questions about the event, please call 442-5200.

Longview’s Sasha Hinners to receive an award as a Healthy Lifestyles Champion

Longview’s Wellness Coordinator Sasha Hinners will be receiving a 2009 Healthy Lifestyles Champion Award from Cowlitz on the Move on April 22.  The award recognizes “organizations and individuals for their efforts to improve the quality of life in Cowlitz County through policy and environmental change by addressing the goal of eat smart, play hard, and breathe free.”  Sasha’s exceptional efforts in employee health promotion have resulted in the City of Longview being one of 28 cities and towns in Washington who have earned the 2008 Association of Washington Cities WellCity Award.  Earning this award signifies that Sasha has built a results-oriented wellness program that positively impacts employees’ health, which in turn benefits the City and the community.  Congratulations, Sasha!

More information:  Learn more about Cowlitz on the Move at http://www.cowlitzonthemove.org/, or about the WellCity award at http://www.awcnet.org.   

The Friends of Longview Library Hold “Earth Day” Sale

Books, books, books!  Fat books, skinny books, old books, new books – the Longview Public Library has books tucked into every spare corner of the library!  Help recycle these books this weekend beginning Friday, April 17 and running through Saturday, the 18th.  The sale is located on the lower level of the library in the auditorium on Friday from 10 a. m. to 6 p.m., and on Saturday from Noon to 5 p.m.  A wide variety of books await readers of all ages with prices ranging from $.10 to $.50 for most items.  The books are all newly donated in the past year.  Proceeds from the sale will help fund equipment and special programs not covered by the library’s budget.  Make plans to visit the Friends of the Library Book Sale.  The library is located on Longview’s Civic Circle at 1600 Louisiana Street.

More information:  Contact the Longview Public Library at 442-5300.

Spring Cleaning Day for Longview employees

City of Longview employees will further Council’s “Priority #11:  Encourage the reduction of the carbon footprint in the community” this Friday by participating in an annual spring cleaning day.  Each year around Earth Day, a Friday is set aside for employees to take advantage of this time to clean and recycle as they spruce up work areas, storage rooms, file cabinets, or City equipment.  To make the event a little more enjoyable, the cleaning day revolves around a special theme and includes a “trophy” for best efforts. This year’s theme is GRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION and will include a mock “grime” scene in the lobby of City Hall from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday.

More information: Contact the Executive Office at 442-5004.

Special upcoming events:

• Free Shred Day on April 17
• Earth Day on April 18
• Participate in a variety of Historic Preservation Month events on Saturdays in May.  Visit www.CowlitzToday.com to learn more.