Cole honored as Citizen of the Quarter
The Kiwanis Club of Snohomish honored Gordon Cole as its Citizen of the Quarter for his long record of community service, including efforts to create affordable housing and support hospice programs.
Cole is the former founding partner of general contractor Kirtley-Cole Associates and founder of Corstone LLC. A decorated Vietnam war veteran, Cole has long been active in civic causes. He is a 40-year member of the Snohomish Planning Commission, 24-year board member for the Snohomish Affordable Housing Group, and 15-year member of the city’s Economic Development Committee. He also is the former director of the Providence Hospice and Home Care Board.
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation also has recognized him for his help restoring elk habitat on property he owns east of the Cascade Mountains.
Nurses honored by March of Dimes
The March of Dimes held its annual Washington Nurse of the Year Awards on Nov. 18. Two Providence Regional Medical Center Everett nurses were among the 15 “exceptional” nurses chosen statewide from more than 260 nominees.
Gia Frank was honored in “Advocacy for Patients”; Cyndy Aiello was honored as a “Front Line Leader.”
Volunteers offer holiday feasts
The Lake Stevens Kiwanis Club, in partnership with Jay’s Market, provided a Thanksgiving feast for 20 local families, thanks to volunteers and donations. More than 50 volunteers put together the meals and delivered them. Volunteers included Lake Stevens High School Key Club members, Lake Stevens Middle School and Cavelero Mid High School Builders Club members, and local Boy Scouts.
In Lynnwood, veterans who live at Sebastian Place were treated to Thanksgiving food bags, including the makings for a traditional feast as well as enough other food to last two weeks. The Everett Elks Lodge 479 donated a large portion of the food, with help from a $2,000 Elks Freedom Grant. The Marysville Albertson’s and the Franz Bakery Outlet worked with the Lodge.
Sno-Isle Libraries honored for programs
Sno-Isle Libraries recently received awards for its programs.
The annual Urban Libraries Council forum in Kansas City, Missouri, awarded the library system a Top Innovator award in recognition of the TEDxSnoIsleLibraries event, which is being held again this year.
Sno-Isle Libraries also is the recipient of the 2016 Humanities Washington Award. It was honored for its ongoing participation with Humanities Washington programs.
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