North County Update
Published 10:26 pm Thursday, September 2, 2010
Granite Falls: Bus driver earns honor
Tim Caldwell of Granite Falls has become Community Transit’s 70th active “Million Mile Driver.”
Caldwell has driven 12 ½ years for Community Transit without a preventable accident, meeting the National Safety Council’s standard for the Million Mile Driver designation, according to the agency.
Altogether, Caldwell has been driving for Community Transit for more than 15 years.
Caldwell also received the agency’s Chairman’s Award in 2007 for his work with Community Transit, and numerous commendations for skillful driving in severe weather conditions.
As a Million Mile Driver, Caldwell has a bus named in his honor. He also received a plaque, a Million Mile Driver jacket and patches for his uniform.
More than 20 percent of Community Transit’s current drivers have earned Million Mile Driver status, according to the agency.
Position available on City Council
Residents who would like to serve on the City Council can apply for an open position through Thursday.
The seat was vacated by Councilwoman Robyn Ross, who resigned Tuesday. The term will expire in 2011.
Applications for the position are available at City Hall at 206 S. Granite Ave.
More info: Granite Falls City Hall, 360-691-6441
Marysville: Hoops coaches needed
Would you like to coach basketball?
Marysville Parks and Recreation is seeking volunteer coaches for the youth basketball league for first through eighth grades.
Practices are scheduled to begin the first week of December. League activities conclude the third week of March.
Volunteer packets may be picked up between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the Marysville Parks and Recreation Office.
The office is located at Jennings Memorial Park at 6915 Armar Road.
More info: 360-363-8400 or dhall@marysvillewa.gov.
Community Coalition meeting
The Marysville Community Coalition is scheduled to meet Sept. 14 at the Ken Baxter Community Center at 514 Delta Ave.
The coalition is a group working for a safe and healthy community.
The meeting will be 8 to 9 a.m.
More info: Andrea Kingsford, 360-363-8401 or akingsford@marysvillewa.gov.
