Lynnwood budget adds up to award
The city of Lynnwood received the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.
The city, in order to receive this award for its budget, satisfied the four nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. The city’s budget was determined by the association to be a successful policy document, financial plan, operations guide and communications device.
Also, a Certificate of Recognition for Budget Presentation was presented to Michael Bailey, finance director.
Burn ban in effect in county
Because of warm, dry weather, Snohomish County issued a county-wide burn ban on Friday, Aug. 5. Because of the ban, all issued burn permits were suspended until it’s lifted.
The ban includes all outdoor burning except recreational fires in approved enclosures. The enclosure must be constructed of a non-combustible material such as concrete or metal, and water must be immediately available.
For more information, call the outdoor burning hotline at 425-388-3508.
Info centers offer free bike guides
Free guides to bicycling Snohomish County are available through Snohomish County Visitor Information centers.
Community Transit compiled the brochure that includes detailed maps of bicycle routes for commuting and recreational cyclists. Rules of the road plus lists of area bike shops and park-and-ride locations also are noted.
Brochures may be picked up at the information center in Lynnwood’s Heritage Park at 19921 Poplar Way or off Interstate 5 at Stanwood exit 212. To receive one by mail call the Snohomish County Tourism Bureau at 425-348-5802 ext. 10.
Feds help injured vets, their families
The Recovery Employment Assistance Lifelines program, which provides individualized job training, counseling and employment services to seriously injured veterans and their families, is available through the Madigan Army Hospital Holding Company at Ft. Lewis Army base.
The national program supports the economic recovery and civilian employment of these transitioning service members and their families. In addition to assisting injured and wounded veterans, job training and employment services also are available to spouses in families that have suffered an active-duty casualty, as well as to family members who have temporarily left their jobs to be with their loved ones during recovery.
For more information contact REALifelines career coach at 253-967-5589; the U.S. Department of Labor’s VETS at 360-438-4035 or 4600; or the Military Severely Injured Center at 1-888-774-1361.
Deaconess seeks special-needs help
Deaconess Children’s Services is looking for volunteers to work with special-needs individuals, including those with developmental disabilities and families at high risk of child abuse or neglect. Help is needed in the administrative department, client transportation, children’s programs and building security during evening classes.
Schedules and commitment levels vary. Training is provided. Because of the nature of the work, all volunteers must complete an application form and pass background investigations.
For more information contact Naomi Simon at 425-259-0146 ext. 121 or nsimon@deaconesschildren.org.
Deaconess Children’s Services was established in 1898 as the Snohomish County Orphanage Association.
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