Civic Almanac

Published 8:44 pm Tuesday, May 25, 2010

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Bus, DART fares change June 1

Fares on Community Transit local bus and Dial-A-Ride Transportation paratransit service will increase 25 cents Tuesday, June 1. Bus service on Memorial Day, May 31, will be on Sunday schedule and will be the last major holiday of Community Transit bus service.

Starting June 1, CT fares will be:

• Local bus: Adults $1.75, youth $1.25, seniors/disabled/Medicare 75 cents

• Dial-Ride Transportation paratransit: $1.75 all ages

Riders who use an ORCA card are urged to update their monthly pass denomination for June, and make sure to accommodate for the fare increase in E-purse accounts.

ORCA users with an autoload pass must cancel their autoload feature, buy a new pass with appropriate fare value, then create a new autoload after the new pass has been used. Questions about ORCA can be answered at 1-888-988-6722.

Call Community Transit at 425-353-7433 or 1-800-562-1375 for bus information, go to www.communitytransit.org.

Spaghetti feed honors doctor, raises funds

To commemorate Dr. Jeff Schlameus and his 30-year career as a family medicine physician in Edmonds, a spaghetti feed will be held at Stevens Hospital to benefit mantle cell lymphoma research at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. The feed is scheduled from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 27 at Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W, Edmonds. A $5 donation is suggested.

For more information, including how to make a donation, contact Sandra Franz, 425-670-3550, ext 3097.

Air group receives award

The Puget Sound Regional Aviation Group, made up of aviation units from King, Pierce and Snohomish counties, along with Washington State Patrol, has been recognized for the “Outstanding Regional Partnership” award for 2010. This is the first year for the national awards presented by the Urban Area Security Initiative program, administered by the Department of Homeland Security.

Edmonds Waterfront festival

The 23rd annual Edmonds Rotary Waterfront festival will be held June 4-6 at the Port of Edmonds Marina. Hours are Friday 3 to 10 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. There will be children’s activities, a family stage, beer stage, classic yachts to tour and a 5k run. The public sling launch will be closed to boaters June 2-6.

BUSINESS NEWS

Dental Day of Caring

Dr. Michael Hrankowski is offering free treatment to those who cannot afford regular dental care during an annual Day of Caring on Saturday, June 12. Free dental service will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Edmonds Woodway Dental Care, 21810 76th Ave. W, Suite 102, Edmonds.

Treatment will be offered on a first come, first served basis, limited to procedures that can be accomplished in one appointment, including cleanings, extractions and fillings, with a limit of one procedure per person.

For more information, call 425-775-3446 or visit www.IMakeYouSmile.com.

Executive changes

Erin Haldi has joined SMG as catering manager at the Lynnwood Convention Center.

She attended the University Nevada Las Vegas and graduated with a degree in Hotel Management. Before joining SMG, she was the operations/banquet manager for the Dragon Ridge Country Club in Henderson, Nev.

Tully’s Coffee opens

Tully’s Coffee has opened in the Edmonds and Shoreline TOP Food &Drug stores.

The Edmonds TOP Food &Drug at 21900 Highway 99 Tully’s is open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, call 425-977-4907.

Free WiFi connections are available for Internet users.

Business briefs

• The Greater Edmonds Chamber of Commerce’s networking breakfast is held every Wednesday morning, 7:30 a.m. at Fairwinds-Brighton Court, 6520 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. The event is free to attend. Breakfast can be ordered for $8. For more information, call 425-670-1496.

COMMUNITY NEWS

• With the help of a recent grant from the state Department of Ecology, Snohomish Conservation District staff can work with residents in the Swamp Creek/Scriber Creek watersheds on projects involving eroded stream banks, sustainable yard and garden practices and naturescaping a stream or pond. Residents who live near streams that are interested in a free home visit can call Ryan Williams at the district office at 425-335-5634, ext 116 or Lois Ruskell at ext 108 or e-mail lois@snohomishcd.org.

• Snohomish County Solid Waste facilities in Mountlake Terrace will close early Thursday, June 3 for staff training. Customers are asked to arrive by 2:30 p.m. to allow for processing before the 3 p.m. closure. For questions, call 425-388-3425 and press 0.

Community meetings

• The Rotary Club of Edmonds Daybreakers, 7 a.m. every Tuesday, Edmonds Yacht Club.

CIVIC SERVICE

• The city of Edmonds is accepting applications from residents to fill a vacancy on the Edmonds City Council. Application deadline is 4:30 p.m. June 21. Interviews of candidates are scheduled June 29. Council will consider nominations July 6. Application forms are available in the Office of the city Clerk, 121 Fifth Ave. N, Edmonds. For additional information, call 425-771-0245.

• The city of Mill Creek seeks two volunteers to serve on the Art/Beautification Advisory Board. One term expires Oct. 31, 2010; the other Oct. 31, 2011. Deadline for application is May 28. To apply send a letter of interest to: Kelly M. Chelin, City of Mill Creek, 15728 Main Street, Mill, Creek, WA 98012 or e-mail kelly@cityofmillcreek.com.

PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE

SOUTH COUNTY

Community Transit Board of Directors, 3 p.m. Thursday, June 3, 7100 Hardeson Rd.

Snohomish County Fire District 1 Board of Commissioners, 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, 12425 Meridian Ave., Everett. 425-551-1243.

Alderwood Water District Board of Commissioners, 5 p.m., Monday, June 7, 3626 156th St. SW, Lynnwood.

Snohomish County Public Utility District, Commission Meeting, 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, 18, 2320 California St., Everett.

EDMONDS

City Council, 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, Council Chambers, 250 Fifth Ave. N. On the agenda: updates on stormwater and water comprehensive plans. Broadcast on Channel 21 at noon &7 p.m. the following Wednesday, noon on Friday &Monday.

Port of Edmonds, 7 p.m. Monday, June 7, 336 Admiral Way.

Arts Commission, 6 p.m. Monday, June 7, Edmonds Library Plaza Room, 650 Main St.

Hearing Examiner, 3 p.m. Thursday, June 3, Council Chambers 250 Fifth Ave. N.

Architectural Design Board, 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, Council Chambers, 250 Fifth Ave. N.

Historic Preservation Commission, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 10, Brackett Room, third floor, City Hall, 121 Fifth Ave. N.

Mayors Climate Protection Agreement Committee, 9 a.m. Thursday, June 3, Brackett Room, City Hall, 121 Fifth Ave. N.

Public Facilities District Board, 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 8, Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave N.

LYNNWOOD

City Council, 7 p.m. Monday, June 14, Council Chambers, 19100 44th Ave. W.

Broadcast on Comcast Channel 28, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays &7 a.m. &1 p.m. Sundays.

Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Thursday, June 10, City Hall Council Chambers, 19100 44th Ave. W.

Parks &Recreation Board, 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, Wickers Building at Heritage Park, 19921 Poplar Way.

Arts Commission, 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, Council Chambers, 19100 44th Ave. W.

Library Board, 12:30 p.m. Thursday, June 10, Lynnwood Library Meeting Room.

Tourism Advisory Committee, 7:30-9 a.m. Thursday, June 10, City Hall Conference Rooms, 19100 44th Ave. W.

Hearing Examiner, Wednesday, June 9, Council Chambers, 19100 44th Ave. W. Call to confirm time &location: 425-670-8308.

Civil Service Commission, 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, City Hall, 19100 44th Ave. W. Call to confirm meeting: 425-670-5000.

Public Facilities District, 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, Lynnwood Convention Center, 3711 196th St. SW.

MOUNTLAKE TERRACE

City Council, 7 p.m. Monday, June 7, Council Chambers, 6100 219th St. SW, Suite 200. Audio available at www.cityofmlt.com/cityServices/cityCouncil/councilMeetings.htm.

Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Monday, June 7, City Hall, 6100 219th St. SW, Suite 200.

Recreation &Park Advisory Commission, 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, Jungle Room, Recreation Pavilion, 5303 228th St. SW.

MILL CREEK

City Council, 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, City Hall, 15728 Main St., 425-745-1891.

Arts &Beautification Advisory Board, 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, City Hall, 15728 Main St.

Civil Service Commission, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 10, City Hall, 15728 Main St.

Library Board, 5 p.m. 1st Monday, June 7, City Hall, 15728 Main St.

Parks &Recreation, 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, City Hall, 15728 Main St.

Youth Advisory Board, 3:30 p.m. Wed. June 2, City Hall, 15728 Main Street.

BRIER

City Council, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, City Hall, 2901 228th St. SW.

Library Board, 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, Brier Library, 23303 Brier Road.

Parks &Recreation Board, 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, Council Chambers, 2901 228th St. SW.

Civil Service Commission, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, Council Chambers, 2901 228th St. SW.

WOODWAY

Town Council, 7 p.m. Monday, June 7, Town Hall, 23920 113th Place W.

Planning Commission, 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 2, Town Hall, 23920 113th Place W.