Community Extra: Applause

Eagle Scout honors veterans in Lynnwood

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1040 of Lynnwood on Sept. 6 presented Art Winton of Boy Scout Troop 49 with the VFW Eagle Scout Award at Winton’s National Court of Honor.

Art’s Eagle Scout project was installing the Korean War Memorial in Lynnwood Veterans Park. He collected the funds needed for the project and also used his leadership skills working with many Troop 49 Scouts and others to install it in an appropriate manner.

Zonta honors longtime members

The Zonta Club of Everett recently honored seven of its members for their length of service in membership and their dedication to advancing the status of women: Susan Zakos (30 years), Margaret Bruland (35 years), Chris Rommel (35 years), Cindy Phillips (30 years), Linda Senter (35 years), Carol Johnson (25 years) and Marion Berry (25 years).

Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals who aim to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. More information about the Zonta Club of Everett can be found at www.zontaeverett.org.

Golf tourney raises $11K

Judd and Black held a golf tournament on Aug. 17 that raised $8,000 for Christmas House and $3,000 for the North Everett Boys &Girls Club.

Christmas House provides presents to children from financially strapped families in Snohomish County. Learn more at www.christmas-house.org or call 425-338-2273. Learn more about local Boys &Girls Clubs at www.bgcsc.org.

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