Civic Almanac

In photos: Traffic Center opens in Lynnwood

BUSINESS NEWS

Engineering award to local firm

HWA GeoSciences, Inc., of Lynnwood, is a finalist in the American Council of Engineering Companies’ 44th annual Engineering Excellence Awards competition for providing geotechnical engineering services for the Brightwater Marine Outfall project in Edmonds.

The project is among 163 engineering projects from throughout the nation that are being recognized as preeminent engineering achievements. Awards will be presented Tuesday, April 27, in Washington, D.C.

Event logistics awarded to Edmonds group

BTI Events will provide logistical support for the World University Games and World University Championships through 2015 as part of a new partnership. The World University Games, also known as the Universiade, is one of the largest international sports competitions in the world. BTI Events’ first task is to help with the selection and support of teams for the 2011 Winter and Summer Games.

BTI Events is a subsidiary of Edmonds-based Basketball Travelers Inc., a company that organizes international and domestic basketball tours and tournaments for NCAA universities, high schools and foreign club and national teams.

Dunn Lumber honored

AtWork! has named the Dunn Lumber Company as the recipient of its Supporter of the Year Award. Dunn Lumber will be honored at AtWork!’s Benefit Breakfast on March 25th, at the Bellevue Westin Hotel. In naming Dun Lumber, AtWork! CEO, Chris Brandt said, “Dunn Lumber has always been an organization that recognizes that it takes more than lumber and nails to build a community. They are proud to help their employees with disabilities increase their independence and enhance their quality of life.” The breakfast is free to attendees with a suggested minimum contribution of $150. To register for the event call (425) 274-4000 or register on the AtWork! website, www.atworkwa.org.

AtWork! is a private non-profit company based in Bellevue, that provides employment services to people with disabilities learn marketable skills.

HR seminar

Federal and state laws regulating employee leave change and leave-of-absence rules have become more complex. Join All Things HR 7:15 to 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 31 for a “Leaves of Absences and Time-off Policies” seminar at the Hampton Inn &Suites

19324 Alderwood Mall Parkway, Lynnwood. Registration is $20 per person. For more information contact Autumn at (425) 248-4978 or email ahead@allthings-hr.com.

Chamber news

• Edmonds Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, 11:30 – 1 p.m., Thursday, March 25th, Edmonds Yacht Club. Honoring the 17th Annual Edmonds Citizen of the Year sponsored by The Edmonds Kiwanis Club. For reservations visit www.edmondswa.com or call (425) 670-1496 ext. 3 by Monday, March 22. Reservations are $17.50 for Chamber Members and $20.00 for non-members. Walk-in fee is $20.00 for all.

• The Greater Edmonds Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed new member Quan Yin Acupuncture with a ribbon cutting ceremony March 5. Owner Lindsay Staker cut the ribbon for her business located in downtown Edmonds.

• South Snohomish County Chamber of Commerce Good Morning South County networking breakfast, Friday, Feb. 19 Friday, March 19. Lynnwood Convention Center, 7:15 – 9 a.m. Registration is $25/$35. For more information call 425-774-0507 ext. 11 or info@s2c3.com.

• South Snohomish County Chamber of Commerce sales and service seminar, Wednesday, March 24. Embassy Suites Seattle North, Lynnwood, 7:45 to 9 a.m. For more information call 425-774-0507 ext. 11 or info@s2c3.com.

• Mountlake Terrace Business Association meeting 11:30 a.m., third Wednesday, March17. The Creekside Church, 7011 226th Pl. 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.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Service organizations

Edmonds Kiwanis Club, Tuesdays, 10 a.m. South County Senior Center, Edmonds.

Climate change forum

Congressman Jay Inslee will keynote a forum on climate change, Saturday, April 24 Northshore Health and Wellness Center, Bothell. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information visit www.climateforum1LD.org or call (425) 486-1520. The event is sponsored by the First Legislative District Democrats.

Name the next new ferry

As construction gets underway of a new 64-car ferry the Transportation Commission wants to hear ideas for its name from people across the state now through April 30th. Final selection of the name will occur at the Commission’s July meeting in Olympia.

Of the 23 vessels currently operating in Puget Sound, 21 have names reflecting the state’s tribal heritage. The other two are named the Rhododendron and the Evergreen State.

The Commission has established the guidelines to assess ferry name proposals. Visit www.wstc.wa.gov/Naming/default.htm for full details.

CT surplus auction

Retired Community Transit vans and mini-buses will be put up for public auction Saturday, March 20, at the James G. Murphy auction yard in Kenmore, 18226 68th Ave. NE. The auction begins at 9 a.m.

All vehicles are sold as is, with no warranty. For more information about the auction, call James G. Murphy Co. (425) 486-1246 or (800) 426-3008, or visit www.murphyauctions.net and look at the “Kenmore Heavy Equipment and Vehicles” sale scheduled for March 20.

Vehicles will be available for preview from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, March 19, at the James G. Murphy auction yard.

As part of CT’s Van GO van grant program, non-profit groups can apply to receive one of 12 surplus vehicles to use in meeting community transportation needs. Groups receiving Van GO vehicles will be required to fill out paperwork and provide usage reports during their first year using the vehicle. Applications are due April 30, with vehicles to be presented in June. More information about Van GO is available at www.communitytransit.org/vango.

Friends of Edmonds Library meet

Strom Peterson, owner of The Resident Cheesemonger in downtown Edmonds will be the guest speaker for the Friends of the Edmonds Library meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 25, in the Plaza Room of the Library. Peterson will address “All About Cheese.” Come expand your knowledge about cheese and enjoy a few samples as well.

A coffee/social hour precedes the meeting at 1:00 p.m. New members and interested public are invited to attend. For additional information visit www.edmondsfriends.org.

MLT Citizens Academy

The City of Mountlake Terrace Police Department is hosting the Police Citizens Academy on Wednesday nights from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Avenue W. The free 12-week program begins April 14 and runs through June 30. The deadline to apply for the Police Citizens Academy is 5 p.m. March 31. Space is limited to the first 30 people accepted.

For an application or additional information, please visit www.cityofmlt.com or contact Officer Kim Berg at (425) 670-8260, ext. 4418 or email at kberg@ci.mlt.us.us.

Public service

City of Mill Creek seeks volunteers to fill three vacancies, expiring April 30, on the Planning Commission. Additionally, the City of Mill Creek seeks two volunteers to fill vacancies, expiring April 30, on the Board of Appeals/Adjustment. Interested citizens should send a letter of interest to: Sherrie Ringstad, Department of Community Development, City of Mill Creek, 15728 Main Street, Mill Creek, or deliver to City Hall no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31.

PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE

SOUTH COUNTY

Lake Ballinger Watershed Forum, 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, Call for location: 425-670-8264 ext. 105

Snohomish County Public Facilities District, 3-5 p.m., Thursday, March 18, Rockefeller Ave, 3rd Floor Willis Tucker Room, Everett.

EDMONDS

Edmonds City Council, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 23 Council Chambers, 250 Fifth Ave. N. On the agenda: public comment on budget cuts. Broadcast on Channel 21 at noon and 7 p.m. the following Wednesday, noon on Friday &Monday.

Port of Edmonds, 7 p.m. Monday, March 22, 336 Admiral Way.

Hearing Examiner, 3 p.m. Thursday, March 18, Council Chambers 250 Fifth Ave. N.

Cemetery Board, 4 p.m. Thursday, March 18, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St.

Planning Board, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, March 24, Council Chambers, 250 5th Ave. N.

Sister City Commission, 7 p.m. Monday, March 22, Edmonds Library Plaza Room, 700 Main St.

Economic Development Commission, Wednesday March 17, 6 p.m. Brackett Room, City Hall, 121 5th Ave. N.

LYNNWOOD

City Council, 7 p.m. 2, 4 March 22, 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.

Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Thursday, March 25, City Hall Council Chambers, 19100 44th Ave. W.

Hearing Examiner, Wednesday, March 24, Council Chambers, 19100 44th Ave. W. Call to confirm time &location: 425-670-8308.

MOUNTLAKE TERRACE

City Council, 7 p.m. Monday, April 5, Council Chambers, 6100 219th Street SW, Suite 200. Audio available at www.cityofmlt.com/cityServices/cityCouncil/councilMeetings.htm.

Community Policing Advisory Board (CPAB), 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, Police Station Conference Room, 5906 232nd St. SW.

Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Monday. March 22, City Hall, 6100 219th St. SW, Suite 200.

MILL CREEK

City Council, 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, City Hall, 15728 Main St.

Design Review Board, 5:15 p.m. Thursday, March 18, City Hall, 15728 Main St.

Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Thursday, March 18, City Hall, 15728 Main St.

BRIER

City Council, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, City Hall, 2901 228th St. SW.

Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, Council Chambers, 2901 228th St. SW.

WOODWAY

Town Council, 7 p.m. Monday, April 5, Town Hall, 23920 113th Pl. W.