Articles published Tue, Oct 11, 2011
briefs
Closet control and coffee clothing exchange
Lake Stevens residents and business owners banded women together to clean out their closets in September.
Business productivity class offered by Chamber
The Greater Lake Stevens Chamber of Commerce invites you to join Monika Kristofferson, Professional Organizer and Productivity Consultant to attend her three-part business productivity seminar.
Edward Jones says plan for retirement this week and every week
Contributing to a 401(k) or other employee-sponsored retirement plan, opening an IRA and rebalancing one’s investment portfolio regularly are but three ways in which investors can ring in National Save for Retirement Week, says Sterling Gurney.
chamber
Oktoberfest 2011
county-state
SR 520 bridge and highway to close Oct. 15-17
Cranes to install 24 girders in Medina following Husky game and through weekend
Commute Smart Awards celebrates 20 years
Governor applauds leadership, innovation for community, economy, environment
Ten days and counting fast until Alaskan Way Viaduct shutdown
WSDOT asks travelers to take charge of their commute during historic nine-day closure
WA Bucks National Trend by Increasing Voter Access
Report: Many States Make It Harder to Cast Ballots
guest-editorial
Withdrawing new EPA rule is a good start,
But there’s a bigger problem
letters
YOUR|LETTERS
Your letters for October 12, 2011
news
Middle level students inspired by Rachel’s Challenge
Over a three-day time frame last week, Pat Nixon from Rachel’s Challenge presented assemblies of hope and inspiration to local Lake Stevens students and families.
Relay for Life Lake Stevens held its 2012 kick-off
It’s hard to believe that the second annual Relay for Life Lake Stevens is already up and running but it was evident on Sunday, Oct. 9 that Lake Stevens is ready for another record year as folks showed up to celebrate and get hyped for the 2012 event which will be held on May 18 and 19.
Holloway helps others on Extreme Makeover
U.S. Women’s Sitting Volleyball Team player Katie Holloway of Lake Stevens made her reality TV debut on Sunday, Oct. 9 on ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.
Driver of car that killed Lake Stevens woman charged with vehicular homicide
Meghan Stivers, Lake Stevens, was driving home from work on Marine View Drive in Marysville on July 29, when she was struck by a 1996 Dodge Ram driven by Arlington resident Randy Sedy, 45.
Sound Salmon State Park planting event
Sound Salmon Solutions will be hosting a tree planting at beautiful Possession Point State Park on Saturday, October 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and they are looking for volunteers.
profiles
Oven Monkey Bakery opens in downtown L.S.
This beautiful new boutique bakery located at 12420 20th St. NE in downtown Lake Stevens boasts many mouth-watering specialties including delicious cupcakes, unique cookies and delectable pastries.
school-sports
Viking “D” Shines at Monroe in 33-7 win
Award the Viking defense the game ball for this win. Lake came out on top at Monroe by 33-7 last Friday but the offense, for the first time so far this season, sputtered for an entire half.
LSHS graduate plays in East-West all state game
Lake Stevens High School graduate and football star Duke Dolphin played in the East - West All State Game.
LSHS Volleyball looking good
The Lake Stevens Varsity Volleyball team had an incredible week with two wins.
schools
L.S. students exhibit “Faces” at the Schack
Beginning Tuesday, October 11 the Schack Art Center will be featuring “Faces - Art inspired by Paul Klee” an exhibit of artwork by Sunnycrest Elementary students in the Lake Stevens School District.