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Bus service cuts, fair hike effective June 13
On June 13, Community Transit will no longer operate bus service on Sundays and major holidays. The Sunday suspension is part of a package of cuts aimed at saving $16 million over two years as the transit agency seeks to recover from low sales tax revenues brought on by the recession.
Other cuts include reduced commuter service to Seattle, fewer early morning and late night trips when ridership is low, and revised routing that eliminates some neighborhood loops. Local bus fares were raised earlier this month to help bring additional revenue.
Bus riders are advised to call the Volunteers of America social services hotline at 211 for assistance with transportation on Sundays.
In addition to Sundays, Community Transit will suspend all bus service on six major holidays. The first major holiday without service will be Independence Day. Because the holiday falls on a Sunday this year and is officially recognized on July 5, there will be no bus service on either July 4 or July 5.
Complete schedules for service after June 13 are available at www.communitytransit.org and on board buses.
BUSINESS NEWS
4th of July grant quest
The Edmonds Chamber is in the running for a $10,000 grant to support the 4th of July Celebration, including the parade, evening program and fireworks show. From now until June 14, Liberty Mutual is hosting a contest allowing towns across America to compete for $10,000 Bring Back the 4th grants. Log on to www.BringBackThe4th.com and take a short trivia quiz on people and events that have shaped our nation to put Edmonds into the running for one of 10 grants.
Each completed quiz counts as one credit. Credits are earned by completion, not by quiz score.
The 10 U.S. towns with the highest quiz participation will be eligible to win a grant.
Bartell Drugs food drive
Bartell Drugs has launched the “Stock the Pantry” food drive for Northwest Harvest by accepting nonperishable food donations at all Bartell’s locations through June 13. The two-week food drive is aimed to help Northwest Harvest replenish food stocks during summer months — when families that normally depend on free or reduced-price school meals may struggle to provide those meals at home.
Some “kid-friendly” food item suggestions include tuna, instant oatmeal, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, cheese crackers, applesauce and canned fruit in individual serving sizes.
Reading for rewards
Children 14 and younger can receive a $3 Half Price Books shopping card for reading 15 minutes a day and completing a reading log as part of the bookseller’s “Feed Your Brain” reading program. Young readers are eligible for one card per week now through July 31. For more information, visit www.halfpricebooks.com.
Retailer lends support
TOP Food &Drug stores, including the Edmonds location, are offering Miracle Balloons now through June 15 to raise funds for Seattle Children’s Hospital. Sales of the $1 paper balloons, available at checkstands, will support uncompensated care, enabling children to receive medical care regardless of their family’s ability to pay.
TOP Food &Drug stores is also offering a 5 percent discount on grocery items each Tuesday now through July 6 to customers with military identification. This includes active-duty service members, spouses and retired service members.
Alcohol and tobacco products, lottery tickets, gift cards and stamps are among the items ineligible for the discount. Customers may ask for details at a store’s Guest Services counter or visit www.Top-Foods.com.
Collision center open house
Precision Collision Auto Body’s annual open house June 15 and June 17 will feature a behind the scenes look at the collision center and a barbecue lunch. Tours are available between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. at 5505 Evergreen Way, Everett.
Evergreen wins awards
Evergreen Hospital Medical Center recently won three awards; two for dedication to improving the environment and one for a television advertisement.
The Diamond Award for Organizational Leadership from Commuter Challenge in King County was given for the hospital’s highly effective trip reduction program. Evergreen Hospital Medical Center encourages employees to join vanpools, take a bus, share a ride, bike or walk to work.
Evergreen received the Partner for Change designation from Practice Greenhealth, a national organization that promotes clean energy, energy efficiency and reducing pollution in the healthcare setting. Only two Washington hospitals received the distinction acknowledging using less toxic products, recycling, purchasing organic foods and increasing energy efficiency.
Marketing Healthcare Today magazine gave a Bronze Aster Award for Evergreen’s recent television spot featuring medically astute auto mechanics.
Business briefs
• Mountlake Terrace Business Association meeting 11:30 a.m., June 16. The Creekside Church, 7011 226th Place SW. Lunch is $7.
• 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.
• Mill Creek Business Association meets June 15, Mill Creek City Hall, 15728 Main St. For more information, contact Bridget at 425-385-2501.
COMMUNITY NEWS
VFW Post honored
District 1 Commander Elmer Johnson presented Edmonds VFW Post #8870 Post of the Year honors on May 14. The distinction is based upon providing assistance to veterans in need, the Post’s reports, expanding membership and participation in and support of District 1 programs.
During the same meeting, newly elected post officers were installed by Johnson. Jim Traner will serve a second term commander. Other officers include James “Rock” Roth, senior vice commander; Fred Apgar, junior vice commander; Elizabeth Mather, quartermaster; Al Boyett, surgeon; Edgar Gray, Jr., chaplain; and Leroy Middleton, judge advocate.
Ladies Auxiliary officers were installed by Diane Small, Washington state department senior vice president. Julie Pounds will serve as president, her fifth term. Other officers include Valarie Ehlers, senior vice president; Pam Halson, junior vice president; Constance Daily, secretary/treasurer; Nancy Diedrich, chaplain; Randi Wooden, 2nd year trustee.
Lynnwood volunteer recognized by president
George Janecke, 84, of Lynnwood has been awarded The President’s Volunteer Service Award from President Barack Obama in recognition and appreciation of his commitment and service to his community. Janecke is a long time volunteer in the South County, participating in health care, historical and youth-focused activities.
Plan applications due June 30
Applications for Mountlake Terrace’s 2010 Comprehensive Plan amendments are due at 4:30 p.m. June 30. Forms are available online at www.cityofmlt.com under “How Do I Get a Permit,” then click on Planning. A fee is due when the application is submitted.
The Comprehensive Plan is a broad-based 20-year plan that guides the city’s livability. It includes a land use map that determines zoning. Any decisions to amend the plan are usually made in December of each year. For more information, call the Community and Economic Development Department at 425-744-6266.
MLT park plans
A community meeting about the future of Mountlake Terrace’s Bicentennial Park resulted in some ideas, including adding a hard surface trail around the perimeter of the park, installing security lighting, improving the playground with newer equipment/climbing wall, adding benches and picnic facilities, refurbishing the hay wagon, improving the drainage, relocating the existing playground and gazebo, designating a section of the park for native plants, coordinating with Cedar Way Elementary for nature/environmental program opportunities, adding restrooms and maintaining the “Bicentennial” Park theme.
The Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission will review potential park improvements. The commission’s next meeting is July 13 in the Jungle Room at the Recreation Pavilion.
Community meetings
• Edmonds Lions Club, 6 p.m., June 14, Stevens Hospital cafeteria. For more information, contact Judy and Jim Forgey at 425-774-6353.
• Snohomish County Republican Womens Club Meeting, 11 a.m., June 10 at Shawn O’Donnell Restaurant, 122 128th St. SE, Everett. Speakers are Representatives Barbara Bailey and Norma Smith. RSVP to Dorothy Yoney at 360-658-0479 or merdot@comcast.net.
• The Rotary Club of Edmonds Daybreakers, 7 a.m. every Tuesday, Edmonds Yacht Club, 326 Admiral Way, Edmonds.
• VFW Post #8870 monthly meeting, June 11, South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. For more information, call 206-362-3935.
CIVIC SERVICE
The city of Edmonds is seeking applications for positions in three areas:
• Edmonds mayor to complete the remaining term of Gary Haakenson, through December 2011. Any resident of the city who is a registered voter and has lived in Edmonds for one year or more is eligible to apply.
Details, deadline information and an application will be available soon on the city’s website, www.ci.edmonds.wa.us.
• Edmonds council member to complete the remaining term of Dave Orvis, through Dec. 31, 2011. Applications are available in the Office of the City Clerk, 121 Fifth Ave. N, Edmonds.
Deadline for submitting applications is 4:30 p.m. June 21.
Council will conduct interviews of candidates June 29. Nominations from the pool of applicants will be considered July 6.
• Citizens levy committee. Seven positions open for residents. Applications available at www.ci.edmonds.wa.us, or at City Hall, 121 Fifth Ave. N, Edmonds. Deadline for applications is 4:30 p.m. June 18. It is desirable that applicants understand financial statements, budgets, projections utilizing trends and assumptions, modified accrual standards, cash flow movement and is interested in understanding how municipalities operate from a financial standpoint and understand comparative analyses of cities, counties and state websites/guidelines. Appointments will be made during the July 6 council meeting. For more information, contact Councilwoman Diane Buckshnis at 206-228-3462.
PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE
SOUTH COUNTY
Snohomish County Fire District 1 Board of Commissioners, 7 p.m. June 15, 12425 Meridian Ave., Everett.
Snohomish County Public Facilities District, 3-5 p.m., June 17, 3000 Rockefeller Ave, 3rd Floor Willis Tucker Room, Everett.
Snohomish County Public Utility District, Commission Meeting, 9 a.m. June 15, 2320 California St., Everett.
EDMONDS
City Council, 7 p.m. June 15, Council Chambers, 250 Fifth Ave. N. On the agenda: public hearing on changing form of city government from mayor-council to council-city manager. Broadcast on Channel 21 at noon and 7 p.m. the following Wednesday, noon on Friday and Monday.
Port of Edmonds, 7 p.m. June 14, 336 Admiral Way.
Hearing Examiner, 3 p.m. June 17, Council Chambers 250 Fifth Ave. N.
Cemetery Board, 4 p.m. June 17, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St.
Library Board, 6 p.m. June 21, library conference room, 650 Main St.
Historic Preservation Commission, 4:30 p.m. June 10, Brackett Room, 3rd floor, City Hall, 121 Fifth Ave. N.
Economic Development Commission, June 16, 6 p.m. Brackett Room, City Hall, 121 Fifth Ave. N.
LYNNWOOD
City Council, 7 p.m. June 14, Council Chambers, 19100 44th Ave. W. Broadcast on Comcast Channel 28, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sundays. Info: 425-670-5000.
Planning Commission, 7 p.m. June 10, City Hall Council Chambers, 19100 44th Ave. W.
Historical Commission, 7 p.m. June 15, City Hall Conference Rooms, 19100 44th Ave. W.
Tourism Advisory Committee, 7:30-9 a.m. June 10, City Hall Conference Rooms, 19100 44th Ave. W.
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE
City Council, 7 p.m. July 1, Council Chambers, 6100 219th St. SW, Suite 200. On the agenda: review of zoning amendments for animal control and electrical vehicle charging. June 21 meeting cancelled. Audio available at www.cityofmlt.com/cityServices/cityCouncil/councilMeetings.htm
Arts Advisory Commission, 7 p.m. June 15, Recreation Pavilion, 5303 228th St. SW.
Library Board, 5:30 p.m. June 16, Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W.
Planning Commission, 7 p.m. June 14, City Hall, 6100 219th St. SW, Suite 200. Land use workshop will substitute the regular meeting. Learn about the state’s Growth Management Act, legal issues. For questions, contact the Community and Economic Development Department at 425-744-6266.
MILL CREEK
City Council, 6 p.m. June 22, City Hall, 15728 Main St.
Civil Service Commission, 5:30 p.m. June 10, City Hall, 15728 Main St. Info: 425-745-1891.
Design Review Board, 5:15 p.m. June 17, City Hall, 15728 Main St. Info: 425-745-1891.
Planning Commission, 7 p.m. June 17, City Hall, 15728 Main St.
Youth Advisory Board, 3:30 p.m. June 16, City Hall, 15728 Main St. For more information, call 425-921-5779.
BRIER
City Council, 7:30 p.m. June 22, City Hall, 2901 228th St. SW. Info: 425-775-5440.
Planning Commission, 7 p.m. June 16, Council Chambers, 2901 228th St. SW.
WOODWAY
Town Council, 7 p.m. June 21, Town Hall, 23920 113th Place W.
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