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Published 12:01 am Thursday, November 19, 2009
Honors
WWII Army nurse recognized
Velma Sommerville, a resident at Cedarcrest Adult Family Home in Marysville, was honored Nov. 11 for her service as an Army nurse during World War II from 1942 to 1946. She served on the USS Hope.
Col. Elizabeth Mittelstaedt and Nina Robinson from the command of Madigan Hospital in Tacoma presented Sommerville with the Madigan Army Medical Center Coin for Excellence and other nurse corps memorabilia.
Also present at the presentation were Lawrence Rosario, a former Marine; Somerville’s daughter, Gail, grandsons Gary and Gerry, great grandson Jeremy, and Cedarcrest staff and friends.
Sommerville celebrated her 92nd birthday on Nov. 15.
Recruits graduate from fire academy
Snohomish County Fire District 7 recruit John Rouse graduated Nov. 6 from the Washington State Patrol Fire Academy. Rouse was one of 15 newly hired firefighters from throughout Washington who completed the 400 hours of fire training at the Fire Academy in North Bend.
At graduation, Rouse and two others were recognized with the First Due Engine Company award. The honor, which was voted on by the instructors, exemplifies the top three firefighters who they would place on the first arriving engine at a fire scene.
Rouse graduated from Meadowdale High School in 2006 where he participated in the Scriber Lake Fire Program. After high school he participated in the Resident Firefighter program at East Jefferson Fire Rescue in Port Townsend.
In March, Rouse completed his fire science degree at Olympic College. He has also completed numerous other accreditations and certificates throughout his training prior to coming to Fire District 7.
Rouse will finish his post academy training at Fire District 7 and will start on shift as a probationary firefighter in December. Rouse was hired in July to fill a vacant position after a firefighter retired last year.
Cycle Barn stages Melanie’s Ride
Melanie Thielman of Lynnwood received a surprise at Shorewood High School from staff and members of the Cycle Barn’s Great Northwest Harley-Davidson Owners’ Group.
Thielman, who was seriously injured two years ago in an auto accident at age 17, has always loved motorcycles.
Lynnwood Cycle Barn staff put together a selection of Harley shirts for her to wear and delivered them to her by motorcycle on Nov. 13 at her school in Shoreline.
“Fortunately, nobody has a bigger heart than a Harley-Davidson motorcyclist, and with the assistance of some special customers, we can provide a very special day for someone who deserves some extra care,” said Dave Preston of Cycle Barn.
Lynnwood Police honors officers
Lynnwood police officer Bill Beers and Sgt. Jason Valentine were recently named Officers of the Quarter by the Department’s Citizens Patrol, a group of volunteers who assist the Lynnwood Police Department.
Both Beers and Valentine are known for their positive attitude and work ethic.
They are mentors to their co-workers as well as the volunteers and are consistently helpful and supportive of the department’s Citizens Patrol program, according to the Lynnwood Police Department.
They also assist with presentations for the Citizens Academy, a 16-week program offered to the community by the department, that provides information about police work and resources available to citizens.
Everett resident honored for service
The Zonta Club of Everett honored club member Linda Senter of Everett for her 30 years of service to Zonta International on Sept. 17.
She received a special letter of recognition from Zonta International and a plaque from the Zonta Club of Everett.
Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide.
More information about the Zonta Club of Everett can be found at www.zontaeverett.org.
Giving
Golf tournament benefits kids
Bob Long of Judd & Black presented $2,000 to Jeremy Oshie, unit director of the North Everett Boys & Girls Club, at the conclusion of the company’s annual charity golf tournament at Battle Creek Golf Course.
The North Everett Boys & Girls Club will provide the nonprofit organization Christmas House with a holiday home at 2316 12th St., in Everett.
Christmas House will open its doors on Dec. 4 and serve the public through Dec. 21.
Rotary gives money for literacy
Each year, the Marysville Noon Rotary Club organizes a “Pumpkins for Literacy” campaign to benefit local elementary schools.
Rotarians spend several weekends helping sell pumpkins at the Plant Farm and orchestrating train rides, hay rides and bouncy houses.
This year, the Rotary Club gave $1,000 each to Marysville, Arlington and Lakewood elementary schools.
