September 26, 2024
Media Contact: Jody Hawkins, City of Mill Creek, (425) 582-6003, [email protected]
For Immediate Release
Mill Creek City Council Recognizes 2024 Great Garden Award Recipients
MILL CREEK, WA. – The Mill Creek City Council will recognize the 2024 Great Garden Award recipients at their upcoming Council Meeting on October 8th, 2024, during a presentation beginning at 6:00 p.m.
The Art & Beautification (A&B) Board, chaired by Peter Furtado, tours different Mill Creek residents’ gardens yearly and nominates residents who have demonstrated creativity in their garden spaces, dedicating considerable time and effort to beautifying their properties.
“Mill Creek is a city that takes great pride in its services, businesses, and appearance,” says Councilmember John Steckler, the City Council Representative on the Art & Beautification Board. “We are so grateful to have a chance once a year to recognize those citizens who also take great pride in the appearance of their homes. A big thank you to all the Great Gardens throughout Mill Creek. You make us all proud.”
The A&B Board met on August 28th to review the nominations, and the following twelve recipients were selected.
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Dave & Lila Johnson
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15410 34th Ave. SE
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The Parks
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Heidi Strauss
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2814 158th Pl. SE
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The Springs
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Dennis Maher
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16317 29th Dr.
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Highlands Park
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James & Shirley Troup
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3407 145th Pl. SE
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Brighton
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Yang Song & Guimiao Zhang
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2724 143rd St. SE
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Highlands Park
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Gregg & Gail Kingma
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1918 151st St. SE
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Evergreen
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Pat & Birgit Clark
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15908 23rd Ln. SE
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Spring Tree
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Ernest & Ginni Plaster
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2918 140th Pl. SE
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Highland Trails
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Mary & George Vernon
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1415 141st Ct. SE
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Douglas Fir
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14627 36th Ave. SE
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Webster’s Pond
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15604 27th Dr. SE
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Parkside
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14613 12th Ave. SE
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Vineyards
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The public can attend the 2024 Great Garden Award presentation in person at Mill Creek City Hall (15728 Main St., Mill Creek) or online. Visit millcreekwa.gov for more information.
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About the City of Mill Creek
Incorporated in 1983, the City of Mill Creek is located in Snohomish County, Wash., and is home to nearly 21,000 people. Mill Creek is a physically active community with 10 attractive neighborhood and community parks, more than 23 miles of nature trails, and recreational facilities that support diverse recreational opportunities. A vibrant, safe and friendly community, Mill Creek is a great destination for shopping and gathering. The award-winning Mill Creek Town Center and other business developments feature many fine retail shops and restaurants. Mill Creek offers an exceptional community experience, where natural beauty is preserved, neighborhoods flourish, businesses thrive and recreational opportunities abound. For more information, visit millcreekwa.gov or follow us on social media at Facebook.com/MillCreekWA, Instagram.com/CityofMillCreek., and x.com/millcreekwa.