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Census quality assurance work starts
As census takers across the nation finish the 2010 Census door-to-door follow-up operation, the U.S. Census Bureau has entered the quality assurance phase, where select households around the country will be contacted by a census worker.
The Census Bureau systematically re-interviews 5 percent of the households that each census worker visits to confirm that all of the 600,000 census takers followed training protocols and produced accurate data.
In the coverage follow-up operation, the Census Bureau calls households to eliminate confusion about the number of people reported in a household to make certain there are no missing or double-counted individuals.
BUSINESS NEWS
Builders honored
Chermak Construction, Edmonds, and Singleton Construction and Estate Homes, both of Mill Creek, were among the 17 companies recognized by the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties and the Remodelers Council on June 19.
Of the 21 award categories, Chermak won in the “Kitchen Excellence under $75,000” and “Landscaping” categories. Singleton won in the “Kitchen Excellence more than $175,000” category. Estate Homes received their honor in the “Residential – Partial House/Addition more than $600,000” group.
Business briefs
• Mountlake Terrace Business Association meeting: 11:30 a.m. July 21, The Creekside Church, 7011 226th Place SW. Lunch is $7.
• The Greater Edmonds Chamber of Commerce’s networking breakfast is held at 7:30 a.m. every Wednesday 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
Lynnwood U set
For the eighth year, the city of Lynnwood offers its nine-week Lynnwood University course to teach residents about city government, its operations and how to access those services. Classes are taught through demonstrations, tours and hands-on activities conducted by city staff, city council members and the mayor.
Students will try on firefighting gear and see the Jaws of Life in action; learn how to solve a criminal case and come face to face with a police K-9; tour the award-winning waste water treatment plant; and vote on a mock city budget.
The nine-week program is available on a first-come first-serve basis. There is no charge for the program, but registration is required. Deadline for registration is Sept. 1. For more information, visit www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/LynnwoodUniversity or call 425-670-5023.
New officers
The Rotary Club of Lynnwood has inducted Andrew Ballard as the 2010-2011 president.
Ballard has been a member of the Lynnwood Club since June 2004. He has held the position of secretary, vice president and president-elect in Lynnwood Rotary. Ballard was appointed in 2008 to chair the fundraising research committee, which resulted in the first Lynnwood Rotary Rummage Sale.
Kathy VanVolkenburg, of Edmonds, was installed as District Deputy for the north district of the Washington State Elks Association during the national convention in Orlando July 4-8. She was installed for a one-year term.
Community meetings
• The Rotary Club of Edmonds Daybreakers, 7 a.m. every Tuesday, Edmonds Yacht Club, 326 Admiral Way.
•Snohomish County Fire District 7 EMS Levy informational meetings at 6 p.m. July 15 Station 77 (6610 Snohomish/Cascade Drive, Snohomish); and July 29 at Station 71 (8010 180th St. SE, Snohomish). For more information, visit www.firedistrict7.com or contact Autumn Waite at 360-282-3956 or awaite@firedistrict7.com. Proposition 1 will be on the mail-in ballot for the primary election on Aug. 17.
Civic Service
• Lynnwood Tourism Advisory Committee seeks a volunteer involved in the restaurant industry in Lynnwood to fill Position 6, restaurant representative, for a term that expires Dec. 31. For more information, contact Mary Monroe, tourism manager, at mmonroe@ci.lynnwood.wa.us or 425-670-5043.
• Lynnwood Arts Commission seeks applicants for an opening of a three-year term. Applicants must live within Lynnwood city limits. For more information, contact Fred Wong at 425-670-5518 or fwong@ci.lynnwood.wa.us. There is no deadline to apply.
• Lynnwood Historical Commission is looking for members for the advisory body. For more information, contact Gloria Rivera at 425-670-6652.
• The Greater Edmonds Chamber of Commerce has positions open for volunteers at the Log Cabin Visitor’s Bureau in beautiful downtown Edmonds. For more information, call 425-776-6711.
PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE
SOUTH COUNTY
Alderwood Water District Board of Commissioners, 5 p.m. July 19, 3626 156 St. SW, Lynnwood.
Snohomish County Fire District 1 Board of Commissioners, 7 p.m. July 20, 12425 Meridian Ave., Everett.
Snohomish County Public Utility District, Commission Meeting, 9 a.m. July 20, 2320 California St., Everett.
EDMONDS
City Council, 7 p.m. July 20, Council Chambers, 250 Fifth Ave. N. On the agenda: selection of the new mayor, public hearing of changing form of government to council-city manager, public hearing on plastic foam ban. Broadcast on Channel 21 at noon and 7 p.m. the following Wednesday, noon on Friday and Monday. Recent actions: selected Lora Petso to fill vacant council seat, appointed 10-member levy committee.
Library Board, 6 p.m. July 19, library conference room, 650 Main St.
Economic Development Commission, 6 p.m. July 21, Brackett Room, City Hall, 121 Fifth Ave. N.
LYNNWOOD
City Council, 7 p.m. July 26, 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. Audio available at www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/CouncilAgendas/AgendaSelect.aspx.
Planning Commission, 7 p.m. July 22, City Hall Council Chambers, 19100 44th Ave. W.
Historical Commission, 7 p.m. July 20, City Hall Conference Rooms, 19100 44th Ave. W.
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE
City Council, 7 p.m. July 19, Council Chambers, 6100 219th St. SW, Suite 200. Audio available at www.cityofmlt.com/cityServices/cityCouncil/councilMeetings.htm.
Arts Advisory Commission, 7 p.m. July 20, Recreation Pavilion, 5303 228th St. SW.
Library Board, 5:30 p.m. July 21, Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W.
Library Board, 5:30 p.m. July 21, Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W.
MILL CREEK
City Council, 6 p.m. July 27, City Hall, 15728 Main St.
Youth Advisory Board, 3:30 p.m. July 21, City Hall, 15728 Main St. Info: 425-921-5779
Board of Adjustments &Appeals, meets as needed, City Hall, 15728 Main St.
BRIER
City Council, 7:30 p.m. July 27, City Hall, 2901 228th St. SW.
Planning Commission, 7 p.m. July 21, Council Chambers, 2901 228th St. SW.
WOODWAY
Town Council, 7 p.m. July 22, Town Hall, 23920 113th Place W.
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