Lake StevensJournaI June 1, 2011
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First Responders event a success because of many
Dear Editor,
Lake Stevens’ very first National Thank
You Day to Honor first Responders was
a success with plenty of room to grow in
the coming years.
None of it could have occurred how-
ever, without some very important help.
Our city is so fortunate to have such a
community newspaper. With the Jour-
nal’s help, word spread and assistance
appeared.
We’re also lucky to have a community-
minded printer. Foster Press helped
again and again to get signs and flyers
out the door.
Early on, Mayor Vern Little placed
himself and the city firmly behind the
project. This culminated in a proclama-
tion which he delivered at the ThankYou
event on May 19.
Stepping up to the plate, The Family
Center’s Kathleen Friend provided in—
valuable help in getting the word out and
cards and banners in. It was great fun
posting the cards onto tri—folds which
then were presented to each police, fire
and rescue station.
Aquafestfs own John Personnius
posted Thank You signs all over down—
town and Frontier Village areas so that
first responders would see the message,
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all week long.
Police and fire even helped. When
Laana Larson heard of the project, the
Fire Conference Center was graciously
offered for our event, and Julie Ubert
created a fabulous PowerPoint display
that played continuously through the
evening.
Meribeth Hutchings, Windermere Real
Estate, donated the decorating talents
of her staff Stacy Rysemus who turned
a huge empty room into a festive, warm
atmosphere.
Kelli Lynn, Event Coordinator photo-
graphed everyone and made clean-up
a snap aided by two officers and Wilma
Daniels.
From a financial standpoint, it took
some big help to pay for signs and while
we still expect some donations, the fol-
lowing people are heartfully thanked:
Dr. Gaddis, Ricardo Pruneda, Dr. Tracy
DeLorm, Keith Akins (State Farm), Ace
Hardware, Mike Liberato, Joyce Bell, Tom
Thumb Grocery and Wells Fargo Bank.
Thank you all for helping to say
“Thank You to honor Lake Stevens’
first Responders”! See you next year!
Dr. Darlene Castle
Lake Stevens
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This is Dixie, who is quite the mix of cuteness. Due to her
Senator Hobbs’ Park and
Ride bill signed into law ,
JOURNAL STAFF.
Legislation which will create public-
private partnerships at many of the
state’s park and ride locations was signed
into law last week.
Senate Bill 5791, sponsored by Sen.
Steve Hobbs, D-Lake Stevens, will clear
the way for local transit agencies to be-
gin contracting with private vendors to
provide services. such as coffee stands,
small restaurants, grocery stores and
other'conveniences at many of the state’s
more than 270 park and ride locations. ‘
“Not only will this idea better serve
commuters, it provides an outside-the-
box-method' to generate new revenue
without raising taxes,” Sen. Hobbs said.
“I hope this is one of what will be many
public-private partnerships the state
undertakes in the near future."
Under the bill, all funds collected from
the program, once maintenance and
operation costs are accounted for, will
be deposited into the state’s multimodal
transportation account. The multimodal
account is a dedicated fund that goes to-
ward transportatibn programs through—
out the state.
20th St. closures this Weekend
JOURNAL STAFF
The target date to perform the over-
lay on 20th Street SE is Friday, June 3
and-Saturday, June 4.
On Friday, the road surface will be
ground in preparation of the new pave—
ment surfacing. \
This work is expected to be per—
formed during off-peak day hours. One
lane of travel is expected to remain
open to traffic. Delays to through traf-
fic are expected during this work. The
road is expected to reopen to full traffic
by the PM peak time., >
On Saturday, 20th Street SE will be
closed to through traffic early in the
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morning and expected to reopen by
mid-afternoon.
For eastbound travel, the off ramp
from US 2 will be closed. For west-
bound, the roadway will be closed from
west of Slst Street SE. (Actual section
where the work is being performed
is from Cavalero Road to the US 2 off
ramp.) '
Local traffic will be allowed limited
access during the closure. A detour
route along 91st Avenue, Market, and
SR 204 will be set up.
The permanent pavement mark-
ing/striping will follow within a few
weeks.
This work is pending having several
days of dry and seasonal weather.
Don’t you see it? Look really close. I am a miniature lion. However
l have had a rough past few months. i went outside to prowl and
went after this really large prey, i believe you call it a car. it got
the best of me and it hurt a lot. But i got taken care of by great
vets and now I am looking to retire my hunting skills and find that
perfect couch to sleep on.
breed mixtures. Dixie needs a home where she can get
lots of exercise and play time. She does not mind dogs
her size. but the little ones are kind of annoying for her.
She also would prefer no cats or smaller children. But
being picky isn‘t a bad thing. that just means she can find
the perfect home for herself and her new lamily, which
could be yours! Come visit this adorable girt today.
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