IT'S OUR T.O.W.N.Volume 22, Issue 1 TOWN OF WATERVILLE NEWS MARCH 2015

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E

3 CRAB FEED MARCH 14TH

4 MAYORS REPORT

5 EASTER EGG HUNT APRIL 4TH

9 SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY MAY 2ND

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Remove insulation from your water meter by April 15th.

Attention all garbage customers! Please

remember to put your garbage totes out on the pavement each week to protect our streets.

ATTENTION WATERVILLE RESIDENTS!

Date: Saturday April 4th & 11th Location: Waterville Recycle Center

510 N ChelanTime: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Cost: FREEBRING:Paint thinners, batteries, stains, solvents, antifreeze, contaminated motor oil, brake fluid, cleaning products, spot removers, insecticides, weed and bug killers, lawn fertilizers, swimming pool and hobby chemicals, fluorescent lamps, cylinders (propane or helium).DON’T BRING: Paint, agricultural waste, commercial waste, medical waste, explosives, asbestos and dioxin bearing wastes, radioactive material, cylinders, Poison A gases, leaking containers, fuel, and containers larger than 5 gallons. Hazardous Waste instructions : Keep products in original containers and

place in a cardboard box. Store them so they don’t tip over or come in

contact with kids during transport. Separate paint from other materials.

This event is sponsored by the Town of Waterville and Countywide Solid Waste.

PICK UP BOOSTER CLUB CALENDARS AT

TALK TO OUR TOWN HALL – TOWN DIRECTORYThe Mayor, Council and Staff are available to serve the community. To contact your Town Council or various Commission members, write to: Town of Waterville, P.O. Box 580, Waterville, WA 98858, or call the numbers below:

TOWN HALL PHONE: 745-8871 E-mail: waterville@nwi.netFAX: 745-8782 Web: www.ci.waterville.wa.us

ELECTED OFFICIALS / PLANNING AND ZONING CITY DEPARTMENTSCITY COUNCIL COMMISSION

Royal DeVaney, Mayor 745-8459 Frank Spaun, Building Inspector Marsha PetersonJill Thompson 745-8369 Dan Augustson, Chairman Clerk TreasurerBrian Munson 745-8396 Kasey EdgarJoyce Huber 745-9300 Greg Day Erica Stoddard Loyd Smith 380-9760 Josh Barnes Deputy Clerk/TreasurerChuck Driver 679-5260 Cathi Nelson

Regular meetings are held on the Regular meetings are held on the 2nd Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm1st and 3rd Monday of each month Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm. Monday - Fridayat 6:30pm.

PUBLIC WORKS TREE BOARD WATERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Mobile Phone 630-4171 Amy Larsen – Chairman Amy Larsen 745-8354 Marty Ramin, Superintendent 745-8162 Cathy Clark Librarian Brian Willms 885-4077 Bruce Clark

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Town of WatervilleP.O. Box 580Waterville, WA 98858

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We are pleased to present to you this year's Annual Water Quality Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of the water and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water.

Our water source is from ground water. We have (8) Wells ranging in depth from 300 ft. to 750 ft. Of these 8 wells, 7 are currently supplying water for the Town:

Well #2, which is located at the N end of Rainier St. is now being blended with wells 8 & 9 to reduce nitrates to acceptable levels. Well #3, which is located on the corner of Chelan and Second Streets. Well #4, which is located by the school softball field. Well #5, which is located SE of Whitley Fuel. Well #7, which is located by the airport runway. Well #8, which is located next to the Town’s old water reservoirs NW of Town. Well #9, which is located along RD 3NW East of Well #8

Note: Well #6 is currently listed as Emergency source and has not been used in several years due to high nitrate concentrations.

This report shows our water quality and what it means. If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact Marty Ramin at the Town Hall 745-8871. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more, please attend any of our regularly scheduled council meetings, which are held on the first and third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall.

The Town of Waterville routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. This table shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2014. All drinking water, including bottled drinking water, may be reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts of some constituents. It's important to remember that the presence of these

constituents does not necessarily pose a health risk.

The Maximum Contaminate Levels (MCL) are set at very stringent levels. To understand the possible health effects described for many regulated constituents, a person would have to drink 2 liters of water every day at the MCL level for a lifetime to have a one-in-a-million chance of having the described health effect.

More information about contaminates and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791.

The tables on Pages 8 & 9 reference many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms we've provided the following definitions: Non-Detects (ND) - laboratory analysis indicates that the constituent is not present. Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) - one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000. Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter - one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000. Parts per trillion (ppt) or Nanograms per liter (nanograms/l) - one part per trillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000,000. Parts per quadrillion (ppq) or Picograms per liter (picograms/l) - one part per quadrillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000,000 years or one penny in $10,000,000,000,000. Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) - Picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water. Millirems per year (mrem/yr) - measure of radiation absorbed by the body. Million Fibers per Liter (MFL) - million fibers per liter is a measure of the presence of asbestos fibers that are longer than 10 micrometers. Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) - nephelometric turbidity unit is a measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person. Action Level - the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. Treatment Technique (TT) - (mandatory language) A treatment technique is a required

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Process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. Maximum Contaminant Level - (mandatory language) The “Maximum Allowed” (MCL) is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. Maximum Contaminant Level Goal - (mandatory language) The “Goal” (MCLG) is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

Microbiological Contaminants:(1) Total Coliform. Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially harmful, bacteria may be present. Coliforms were found in more samples than allowed and this was a warning of potential problems.(2) Fecal coliform/E.Coli. Fecal coliforms and E. coli are bacteria whose presence indicates that the water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes. Microbes in these wastes can cause short-term effects, such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They may pose a special health risk for infants, young children, and people with severely compromised immune systems. (3) Turbidity. Turbidity has no health effects. However, turbidity can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth. Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches. .

Radioactive Contaminants:(6) Combined Radium 226/228. Some people who drink water containing radium 226 or 228 in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.Inorganic Contaminants:(8) Arsenic. Some people who drink water containing arsenic in excess of the MCL over many years could experience skin damage or problems with their circulatory system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.(10) Barium . Some people who drink water containing barium in excess of the MCL over many years could experience an increase in their blood pressure.

(14) Copper . Copper is an essential nutrient, but some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over a relatively short amount of time could experience gastrointestinal distress. Some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over many years could suffer liver or kidney damage. People with Wilson's Disease should consult their personal doctor.(16) Fluoride . Some people who drink water containing fluoride in excess of the MCL over many years could get bone disease, including pain and tenderness of the bones. Children may get mottled teeth.(17) Lead . Infants and children who drink water containing lead in excess of the action level could experience delays in their physical or mental development. Children could show slight deficits in attention span and learning abilities. Adults who drink this water over many years could develop kidney problems or high blood pressure.(19) Nitrate. Infants below the age of six months who drink water-containing nitrate in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome.(73) TTHMs [Total Trihalomethanes]. Some people who drink water containing trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous systems, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. What do the table findings mean?

The table shows that our system uncovered some problems this year. The potential adverse health effects are (3) Turbidity. Turbidity has no health effects. However, turbidity can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth. Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramp diarrhea, and associated headaches. We are correcting this by chlorination.

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections.

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These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

Please call our office if you have questions. The employees at the Town of Waterville work around the clock to provide safe drinking water to

every tap. We have had some difficulty with Iron and Manganese in our system, which creates problems such as taste, odor, and staining of clothing and fixtures. Iron and manganese are secondary contaminants, which do not pose a health risk, but are aesthetically unpleasant. We ask that all our customers help us protect our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life and our children’s future.

TEST RESULTSContaminant Violation

Y/NLevel

DetectedUnit

Measurement

MCLG MCL Likely Source of Contamination

Microbiological Contaminants1. Total Coliform Bacteria

No 0 out of 24

samples

2014 0 presence of coliform bacteria in

5% of monthly samples

Naturally present in the environment.

2. Fecal coliform and E.coli

No 0 out of 24

samples

2014 0 a routine sample

and repeat sample are

total coliform positive,

and one is also fecal coliform or

E. coli positive

Human and animal fecal waste

3. Turbidity Yes Range 1.0 to 8.1

NTU2010

n/a TT Soil runoff

6. Combined radium228

No .54 pCi/12010

0 5 Erosion of natural deposits

8. Arsenic No .0028 ppb2007 to

2013

n/a 10 Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; runoff from glass and electronics

production wastes10. Barium No .005

to .030ppm

2007 to2012

2 2 Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal

refineries; erosion of natural deposits

14. Copper No .006 to .259

ppm2014

1.3 AL=1.3(Action Level)

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of

natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives

16. Fluoride No Range .36 to .48 avg. .66

ppm 2007 to

2013

4 4 Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth; discharge from

fertilizer and aluminum factories

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17. Lead No .0005 to .0019

ppm 2014

0 AL=15(Action Level)

Corrosion of household plumbing systems, erosion of

natural deposits19. Nitrate (as Nitrogen)

No <.0.07 to 3.09

ppm2014

10 10 Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural

deposits73. TTHM

[Total trihalomethanes]

No No Detection

ppb2014

0 100 By-product of drinking water chlorination

Waterville PlayersPresents

The Waterville Players, “Variety Show” will be coming May 8 & 9 to the NCW Fairgrounds Community Hall. The theme of our program this year is “Silent Movies”. A few highlights of this program will be a visit from Charlie Chaplin and an appearance of the Keystone Kops. The Pink Panther detectives will also be on scene as well as performers in the Baby Elephant Walk.

We are putting out a call for actors and actresses who would like to perform “silently,” no

lines to memorize! We would also like to invite folks to share their musical and performing

talents, whether on an instrument, by singing, dancing or other dramatic arts. Additionally, we have many open positions for backstage help,

sound effects, costumes and props.For more information: phone Director Suzanne Robinson at

509-881-0611 email us at

dramawaterville@hotmail.com Facebook -

https://www.facebook.com/WatervilleDramaClub

CALLING ALLT-SHIRTS!!!!!

The Waterville Main Street Association is looking for old Waterville t-shirts to make a quilt to raffle off at Waterville Days. If you have any that you would like to donate, please drop them off at Yesteryear Quilting anytime Monday – Saturday 9 am – 4 pm. Thank you.

Date: Saturday, May 2, 2015Location: Waterville Town Shop

@ 104 E LocustWho: Waterville Residents OnlyTime: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM (Or until 4 dumpsters are full)Cost: $15.00 per pickup, $20.00 per pickup with sideboards, $25.00 per trailer & $60.00 for wheat truck.Appliances & Tires:Appliances: FREETires: $4.00 w/out rims and $7.00 w/ rims. Pay at Town Hall and then haul items to the Re-cycle Center.

Please don’t bring hazardous waste. This event is being held on April 4 & 11 at the Re-

cycle Center.This event is sponsored by the Town of Waterville, Countywide Solid Waste and

Consolidated Disposal, Inc.

HOSPITAL DISTRICT SEEKSNEW COMMISSIONER

Douglas County Hospital District 2 needs a new Commissioner. We have

an opening to fill in as an interim through the end of 2015 until elections. Any interested persons please join our March 18 Hospital Board meeting at 7 pm.  Thank you. FOOD BANK DAYS & HOURS

The Food Bank is located at 413 S. Cen-tral St. at the Senior Center and is open from 2:30-4:00 PM. Upcoming days of operation are: March 5 & 19, April 2 & 16, May 7 & 21, and June 4 & 18.

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TOWN COUNCIL ACTION

Thompson made a motion to adopt the 2015 Town of Waterville Budget per Ordinance 2014 – 755 for $3,439,603.00. Driver sec-onded. Unanimous vote.

Smith made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2014 – 756 amending the business license code of the Town by requiring compliance with local, state, and federal laws as a condi-tion precedent to obtaining a license to en-gage in business within the Town. Huber sec-onded. Unanimous vote.

Smith made a motion to approve the “Contract for Services” submitted by the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society for animal control services for 2015-2017 at $9,500.00 per year. Huber seconded. Unanimous vote.

Smith made a motion for final acceptance of the TIB Third Street Overlay Project for $203,717.78. Munson seconded. Unanimous vote.

Councilmember Driver made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2014 – 757 amending the 2014 final budget as adopted by Ordinance 2013 – 741. Huber seconded. Unanimous vote.

Smith made a motion to approve the “Fourth Contract Amendment” to the contract between Consolidated Disposal, Inc. and the Town of Waterville for garbage collection and recycling services, thereby increasing rates by 2.0% effective January 1, 2015. Thompson seconded. Unanimous vote.

Smith made a motion that the Town of Waterville join the Sewer Funding Coalition and approve payment of the $500.00 support fee. Driver seconded. Unanimous vote.

Thompson made a motion to approve Resolution 2015 – 01 establishing the base wage level for the 2015 swim pool staff in compliance with the 2015 Washington State minimum wage of $9.47. Smith seconded. Unanimous vote.

On March 14, 2015 we will be hosting the Friends of the Fair 17th Annual Crab and Prime Rib dinner and auction. Many of the annual crab feeds in surrounding cities have been cancelled this year, mainly because of the cost of the crab. Our price is remaining the same as last year at $40.00 per ticket. Make sure you get your tickets as soon as possible, as there are only 500 tickets sold.

We are still searching for items for our live and silent auction. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, so let us thank you in advance for any items you can provide. If anyone is able to donate items, please call the Fair office at 745-8480. Donations will need to be delivered to the Fair office hopefully no later than by Tuesday, March 10th, We would also be happy to pick up any items if that is easier for you.

We have an EMT class starting in April. Limited Scholarships are available. For years you have heard us talk about the need for EMTs. Our numbers are now so low, the chances that you or your loved ones will need to wait 40 minutes for an ambulance from Wenatchee are high. You might have noticed our absences from the Rodeo and some football games.

If you or someone you know would be interest in volunteering please call Sean @ 423-1762 or Waterville Ambulance @ 745-8448 for more information on the class and volunteering for your town. 

IS YOUR DOG LICENSED FOR 2015?

Have you purchased your 2015 Dog Li-censes? The Town requires that all dogs in the Town must be licensed. License fees are $10.00 if dogs are spayed or neutered and $15.00 if not. If you missed the January 31, 2015 deadline, you will now be assessed a $5.00 late fee.

Is your dog running loose? The Town does have a leash law that is enforced by the Hu-

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mane Society. Be a good neighbor and keep your dog on your property.

Having a dog problem? Call the We-

natchee Valley Humane Society at 662-9577.

The Waterville Main Street Association (WMA) is continually striving to improve our downtown district through the restoration of the buildings. Nicholas Vann, AIA, Washington State Trust for Historic Preservation, made a visit to Waterville, conducting a walk-through of town with the Board members, and has presented the WMA with a compilation of his ideas and observations on each building. The Organization Committee is in the process of completing a building and busi-ness inventory of our downtown, and would like to visit with each vacant building owner to learn what their intentions are for their buildings. They are also researching grant opportunities, which can help building owners with expenses in restoring their buildings.

WMA’s membership is growing, and two local businesses have contributed to the WMA through the B&O Tax Credit Incentive, which is available to any business in the state of Washington who pays B&O taxes to the state of Washington. The Central Washington Grain Growers have become Lifetime Members and the WMA is thrilled to have them on board.

The Promotions Committee is already hard at work on Waterville Days and some exciting changes are being made. The members realize that “many hands make short work”, so if you are interested in volunteering or being a sponsor to help make this a great event for our community, please contact Lisa Davies at 745-8306 or lisadavies100@gmail.com.

The Waterville Main Street Association’s general membership meetings are held the 4th Monday of each month, 4-5 pm, at Town Hall. Please join us as the members are always interested in the community’s input and ideas for their vision of the downtown district. Feel free to contact Loyd Smith, WMA President, 209-380-9760, with any questions or comments you may have.

THANK-YOU!!!!! The Waterville Preschool would like to give a big thank you to our great community for your support of the preschool by volunteering, donating or attending our annual “Breakfast with Santa”! Hope to see everyone next year.

Conservation of our water is

now the name of the game. Due to the water table dropping and the lack of snow to replenish it, the Town is asking everyone to conserve our water resources by reducing usage, especially during the hot summer months. If everyone does their part, the Town may possibly avoid imposing water restrictions.

The national average use of water is about 100 gallons per day per person.

Our records indicate that well production in Waterville was 19.6 million gallons in July 2014 as compared to 2.8 million gallons in December 2014. If all of our wells are working and pumping capacity remains steady, our water system can produce 1,051,200 gallons in a 24-hour period.

The July 2014 daily average was 632 thousand gallons per day, with the pumps working 15 hours each day. However, the longer the pumps work each day the lower the volume becomes.

Responsible water usage by the entire community will allow those that wish to have a garden, some flowers, bushes, and a small well-maintained yard to continue to do so.

The Town is planning to complete a rate study to determine if everyone is charged an equitable share. This should not increase the home owner’s cost, but will most likely result in increased charges to heavy users such as the

School, Courthouse, Cemetery, and Fairgrounds.

NCW FAIR WELCOMESNEW MANAGER

Starting January 2nd, the NCW Fair welcomes Eric Granstrom as the new NCW Fair Manager. Many of you will remember Eric as a radio announcer

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From the Desk ofMayor

Royal DeVaney

for the past 25 years in the Wenatchee Area. More recently he has been heading up the Sports Council in the Wenatchee Valley or the weekend person for KOMO FM and affiliated with the Seattle Seahawks. He brings with him a lot of marketing and social media experience.

Waterville Days is coming!The Waterville Main Street Association is

hard at work planning an exciting Waterville Days which will take place Friday, July 10th and Saturday, July 11th.

With “growing” this special weekend’s events comes expenses, and we have found one creative way to help fund them – recycling! We are collecting all types of electrical cords (listed below) have placed bins at the Recycle Center, school, and Town Hall for your drop off, or you can call Lisa Davies at 745-8306 for pickup.

All types of power cords Extension cords Strings of holiday lights (no need to

remove bulbs) Large appliance cords Small appliance cords Computer cables Cell phone cables Electronic cables/charges Residential/Commercial wire CAT5 & CAT6 wireThis will be an ongoing fundraiser for

Waterville Days, so please spread the word to family and friends. Your support is greatly appreciated!

UTILITY RATE INCREASES NOW IN EFFECT

Per Ordinance 14-751 and 14-752 a water rate increase of 1.8% and a sewer rate increase of 3% are now in effect as of January 20, 2015.

The increase in water rates will now change your base rate be-tween $0.63 and $0.90 a month depending on the size of water meter you have for residential service. The new sewer rate will now go from $30.39 to $31.24.

Garbage rates have also increased by 2% for the coming year which would be an increase as follows:

68 weekly + $0.29 68 1st & 3rd + $0.22 95 weekly + $0.37 All new rates will be reflected on your Feb-

ruary 2015 utility bill.

By: Amy Larsen-LibrarianSnowmen and winter tales are giving way

to hearts and thoughts of spring at the Waterville library.

The North Central Regional Library has announced “The Boys in the Boat” by Daniel James Brown as the Columbia River Reads for this year. The Waterville Library has plenty of copies for all those interested in this real life story of the American men and their boat and the incredible odds they overcame to race for the gold at the 1936 Olympic games held in Berlin under Hitler’s scrutinizing gaze.

To add to the memorable experience of sharing moments in history is the opportunity to meet the author on April 9th at 7 pm in the Numerica Performing Arts Center in Wenatchee. This is a free event and Daniel Brown will be signing books after the presentation. More information about “The Boys in the Boat” is available on the NCRL website (ncrl.org) and on the NCRL event FACEBOOK page. Or you can follow the link from the Waterville Library FACEBOOK page where upcoming library events and announcements will be posted. Please feel free to message the library with suggestions or questions. Upcoming library programs include Preschool Story time at 10am every Monday, the Waterville Book Club every first Wednesday at 10 am, the Stitch Sisters every last Wednesday at 10 am and the Friends of the Library meeting on Tuesday, March 10th at 5 pm.

My thanks to Tamara Larson for sharing tips and insights on running the library efficiently and making the transition happen smoothly, and gratitude to Jennie, Joyce, Mari, Mary, and Sharon who provide quality and reliable assistance for those hours when extra help is needed.

ATTENTION WATERVILLE RESIDENTS!!!!!

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The Philomathic Club is in the process of updating the local telephone directory. They are asking for cell phone numbers and other additions or corrections.

Please call either 745-8364 or 745-8608 if you have information to update in the upcoming phone directory. All changes are needed by April 1, 2015. Thank you for your help.

Tree Board News By: Amy Larsen

Now is a good time to take a objective look at your property. First take a look at how your current trees are doing? Winter ice and snow often cause branches to split or break and this is a good time to do the pruning, before the sap starts to rise and while you can clearly see the branch structure without leaves blocking the view. You may even decide an older tree needs to be removed completely.

Once you have assessed the current health of your existing trees, then you may want to consider the planting of some new ones. Perhaps a small accent tree that adds color or character to the yard. Maybe you are thinking of a larger tree to provide shade to certain areas of the yard or house that tend to get overheated in the summer.

Take the time to carefully choose trees that will provide the qualities you need. We all have stories of making that unplanned purchase of what looked like such a beautiful little tree at the nursery that later turned into a monster.

Dependable information for selecting the right tree is available at Town Hall, online, and at the Waterville Library. Things you need to know about trees are hardiness, height and spread, and characteristics like susceptibility to diseases or vigorous root sprouts.

Happy Spring and happy planting!

Easter Egg Hunt April 4th North Cascades Bank will once

again sponsor the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday April 4th at 10:00 AM in Pioneer Park on Walnut Street. The Park will be divided into ar-eas for hunting by age groups and by staggered start times.

There will be 4 different age groups: 1-3 yr olds, 4-6 yr olds, 7-9 yr olds followed by 10-12 yr olds.

Groups will be released in 15 or so minute intervals to go hunt, with the youngest children being the first to go. There will be prizes for one boy and one girl in each age group. There will also be face painting, doughnuts and drinks for all to enjoy.

Please call North Cascades Bank at 745-8541 with any questions.Recycle News of Note

Happy Spring - almost.   It sure feels like spring which brings to mind appli-ances, metal and battery recycling.  We will begin accepting all of these in April.  We are also accepting cords of all descrip-tions for the Waterville Main Street Association Fund Raiser.  Our blue tote is filling up fast.  Who doesn't have a drawer . . . or two, of miscella-neous cords without a clue of what they belong to. This is a great opportunity to empty those drawers and support the Association in raising funds for Waterville Days in July. Waterville Recycle Center will be partici-pating in the mercury-containing light recycle pro-gram as soon as the t's are crossed and the i's dotted.  Signs will be posted at City Hall and the Recycle Center when the boxes for collection and mailing are delivered.  Remember, you are sup-porting this program through fees paid when you purchase lights at your local retail store.  Please, be patient.  These lights need to be recycled and not placed in regular trash. Some important dates are coming up.  Household Hazardous Waste will be collected AT THE RECYCLE CENTER on April 4 and April 11.   We will not be accepting paint, but will have information on safe ways to dispose of old paint.  Also, Town of Waterville Clean Up Day is sched-uled for May 2nd.  The Recycle Center will be open at 7 am if you have appliances, metal, tires or batteries to recycle. Even in Waterville, the strike at the Tacoma ports is having an impact.  Corrugated cardboard bails are currently being stockpiled due to a back-log of bales at Michelsons.  We are all watching the news for positive developments.  We will con-tinue to accept all cardboard.  Thank you for your support and THANK YOU FOR RECYCLING.

ATTENTION LIFEGUARDS!!!!

Pool season is just around the corner and the Town of Waterville is now

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accepting applications for lifeguards. All applicants must be at least 16 years old. Training requirements upon hiring include certification as a lifeguard, hold a Washington State Instructor’s Certificate, and be trained in First aid and C.P.R.

Applications and a full job description may be picked up at Town Hall Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm or at Waterville High School. Closing date is March 6th, 2015.

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