Groups step up for Haitian relief
The following South County businesses and organizations are participating in relief efforts for victims of the earthquake in Haiti.
PCC Natural Markets has donated $25,000 to the American Red Cross. The grocery chain has a store in Edmonds.
Burlington Coat Factory in Edmonds is accepting donations that will be given to the American Red Cross to support emergency efforts. Donations will be collected through Feb. 17.
TOP Food &Drug stores in Snohomish County are collecting donations to fund World Vision’s relief efforts in Haiti. Customers may make donations of any amount at TOP Food check stands through Feb. 9. For more information, visit www.WorldVision.org. Participating stores include the Edmonds location, 21900 Highway 99, plus the Everett and Snohomish stores.
BUSINESS NOTES
• Evergreen Bank seized
Seattle-based Evergreen Bank was seized by federal regulators Jan. 22. The seven branches, including one in Lynnwood, were taken over by Oregon-based Umpqua Bank and reopened under that banner Jan. 25. Umpqua had two branches previously, one in Bellevue and one in Kent.
• 9/11 survivor addresses symposium
Lt. Col. (Ret.) Brian Birdwell will speak at the Edmonds-based Financial Planning Association of Puget Sound’s 2010 Annual Symposium Jan. 29 at Bell Harbor International Conference Center, Seattle. FPA is the nonprofit membership organization for the financial planning community.
Birdwell will share his story of hope, faith, patriotism and unconditional love to help financial planners understand the emotions clients face during decision-making processes. It is hope that kept him alive in the wake of the 9/11 Pentagon attack, when the flames consumed 60 percent of his body. He was awarded the Purple Heart.
Registration information can be found at www.fpapugetsound.org. Individual tickets for Birdwell’s presentation are available to the public for $20 each by calling 206-686-4372.
EXECUTIVE CHANGES
Three local men have returned to Snohomish County to pursue their law professions, recently joining Edmonds-based Zachor &Thomas. Each of the new hires passed the state bar exam on their first try.
James M. Zachor graduated in 1998 from Mountlake Terrace High School. He attended Oregon State University, transferring to Pacific University before attending law school at Thomas Cooley Law School in Lansing, Mich., where he graduated cum laude.
Joseph Douglas Everett graduated in 1998 from Mountlake Terrace High School. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington and attended law school at Gonzaga Law School, graduating cum laude.
K. Peter Palubicki graduated from Cascade High School in 2002 and attended University of Washington Law School, graduating cum laude.
BUSINESS BRIEFS
– Janet Shaffer, a Lynnwood resident and a bakery instructor at Lake Washington Technical College in Kirkland, will compete against three other chefs in the American Culinary Federation Western Region Pastry Chef of the Year in Albuquerque, Feb. 6.
– Dr. Kat Halloran, ND, and Emilyanne Andrews, ATP, have opened a new office in Edmonds at 7631 212th St. SW. The special focus of the Naturopathic Medicine practice focuses on spirit, mind and body using nutrition, immune wellness, natural family medicine and spiritual counseling.
– The Greater Edmonds Chamber of Commerce’s networking breakfast is at 7:30 a.m. every Wednesday at Fairwinds-Brighton Court, 6520 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. The event is free. Breakfast is available for $8. Call 425-670-1496 for information.
– An After Hours Mini Job Fair will be held 5:30–7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at Everett Station. Vendor registration is $125. For more information, visit www.snocojobfair.com.
– The Edmonds Rotary Club’s annual scholarship fundraiser will be Feb. 21 at Edmonds Center for the Arts. Hear the Grammy-nominated Imani Winds woodwind quintet. Tickets are $50 per person. For tickets and information, call 425-771-1744.
– Edmonds Chamber of Commerce now offers notary public services to its members. If you need to have something notarized, contact Carolyn directly at the Chamber office at 425-670-1496 ext. 3.
• Public service
Leadership Snohomish County is offering “Community Board Leadership Training,” an in-depth course on board service and leadership, from 4:15 to 8:15 p.m. Feb. 23. This training is for those serving on a nonprofit board. It is also an excellent training for someone who is curious and wants to learn more about serving on a nonprofit board. Cost is $65 and includes a light dinner. For more information, visit www.leadershipsc.org, or contact Sarri Gilman at sarrig@leadershipsc.org or 425-512-5244.
• New CT board members
South County officials are returning to the Community Transit Board of Directors.
Lynnwood City Council President Ted Hikel returns to the Community Transit Board of Directors after serving as an alternate for the past two years. Hikel served as a regular member from 2006 to 2008. Previous board members Mill Creek Mayor Mike Todd and Mountlake Terrace Mayor Jerry Smith are also returning. Edmonds City Council President Steve Bernheim remains as an alternate.
The CT board is comprised of two representatives from the Snohomish County Council; two representatives from large cities, with more than 30,000 residents, such as Lynnwood and Edmonds; three representatives from medium-sized cities, with 10,000 to 30,000 residents, including Mill Creek and Mountlake Terrace; and two from small cities, with fewer than 10,000 residents.
Public meeting schedule
SOUTH COUNTY
Community Transit Board of Directors, 3 p.m. Feb. 4, 7100 Hardeson Road. Agenda items include: Proposed fare increases, route changes.
Alderwood Water District Board of Commissioners, 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 3626 156th St. SW, Lynnwood.
Snohomish County Fire District 1 Board of Commissioners, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 12425 Meridian Ave., Everett.
Snohomish County Public Utility District, Commission Meeting, 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2320 California St., Everett.
EDMONDS
Edmonds City Council, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, Council Chambers, 250 Fifth Ave. N. On the agenda: public hearing on defining temporary homeless shelter, discussion on changes to community development code. Broadcast on Channel 21 at noon and 7 p.m. the following Wednesday, noon on Friday and Monday. Recent actions: voted 5-2 to “support passage of SB 5615 and HB 1177” in order to “better reallocate limited local and state law enforcement resources.” The bills would change adult marijuana misdemeanor possession to a civil infraction.
Hearing Examiner, 3 p.m. Feb. 4, Council Chambers 250 Fifth Ave. N.
Edmonds Architectural Design Board, 7 p.m. Feb. 3, Council Chambers, 250 Fifth Ave. N.
Edmonds Planning Board, 7 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays, including Jan. 27, Council Chambers, 250 Fifth Ave. N.
Edmonds Arts Commission, 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, Edmonds Library Plaza Room, 650 Main St.
Edmonds Mayor’s Climate Protection Agreement Committee, 9 a.m. first Thursdays, next meeting Feb. 4, Brackett Room, City Hall, 121 Fifth Ave. N.
Edmonds Public Facilities District Board, 8:15 a.m. Feb. 9, Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N.
LYNNWOOD
Lynnwood City Council, 7 p.m. Feb. 8, 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.
Lynnwood Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, City Hall Council Chambers, 19100 44th Ave. W.
Lynnwood Parks &Recreation Board, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, Wickers Building at Heritage Park, 19921 Poplar Way.
Lynnwood Hearing Examiner, Wednesday, Jan. 27, Council Chambers, 19100 44th Ave. W. Call to confirm time and location: 425-670-8308.
Lynnwood Civil Service Commission, 6 p.m. Feb. 3, City Hall, 19100 44th Ave. W. Call to confirm meeting: 425-670-5000.
Lynnwood Public Facilities District, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, Lynnwood Convention Center, 3711 196th St. SW.
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE
Mountlake Terrace City Council, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, Council Chambers, 6100 219th St. SW, Suite 200. On the agenda: Public hearings on continuing a moratorium on new conditional uses in single-family zoning districts and on telecommunication facilities in the city’s downtown. Audio available at www.cityofmlt.com/cityServices/cityCouncil/councilMeetings.htm. Recent actions: 230th Street Southwest Reconstruction Project (between 56th and 61st avenues) awarded to Tri-State Construction. The project is expected to begin in March and be completed in August.
Coffee with the City, 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 10, Recreation Pavilion, Jungle Room. Citizens, business owners and others from the community are welcome to attend and ask questions or have a casual conversation with city officials.
MILL CREEK
Mill Creek City Council, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2 , City Hall, 15728 Main St.
Mill Creek Board of Adjustments &Appeals, meets as needed, City Hall, 15728 Main St.
Mill Creek Library Board, 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, City Hall, 15728 Main St.
Mill Creek Parks &Recreation, 5 p.m. Feb. 3, City Hall, 15728 Main St.
Youth Advisory Board, 3:30 p.m. Feb. 3, City Hall, 15728 Main Street.
BRIER
Brier Civil Service Commission, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3, Council Chambers, 2901 228th St. SW. Call 425-775-5440.
WOODWAY
Woodway Town Council, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, Town Hall, 23920 113th Place W.
Woodway Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Feb. 3, Town Hall, 23920 113th Place W.
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