JULY 20, 2016 Edition 3 Issue 1 PO Box 349 Lake Stevens, WA 98258 LakeStevensLedger.com Lake Stevens Fire Lake Stevens Fire honors some of its own for their service and recognizes new firefighters. Read more on page 12 bike rodeo National Night Out is on Tuesday, August 2 and this year there will be a Bike Rodeo for kids. Read more on page 5 GRAND MARSHAL Aquafest has named its Grand Marshals, Tony and Karen Morea, who spent years of service in the community. Read more on page 2 Mayor John Spencer with John andTom Mitchell and Chamber President DougWarren at the ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Nancy MitchellVisitor Information Center. Photo by Pam Stevens pam stevens Over 70 employees of Phillips Healthcare in Bothell volunteered at Sherwood Community Services on Friday, July 15 as part of their Day of Caring. Photo by Pam Stevens pam stevens ROAD CLOSURES Aquafest is next weekend and some roads will be affected with the an- nual event. Read more page 3 SEE VISitorS ON page 2 2 0 1 6 AQUAFEST L a k e S t e v e n s , W a w w w . a q u a f e s t . o r g Aquafest! CELEBRATING COMMUNITY FOR 56 YEARS Special Supplement to the | July 20, 2016 FUN! FOOD! RIDES! ...FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY FRIDAY-SUNDAY JULY 29-31 Aquafest PUD Ad - Incentive Changes 3.75”x 9.75” June 2016 425-783-1700 Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Details at snopud.com/weatherization Some of our weatherization and heating incentives are changing on October 1, 2016: Glass double-pane metal frame to double-pane $6.00 / sq. ft. Incentive ends 9/30/16 Heat pumps, ducted – air source conversion Currently $1,500 Changes to $1,000 on 10/1/16 Heat pumps – geothermal Currently $2,000 Changes to $1,500 on 10/1/16 Heat pumps – geothermal with dedicated hot water line Currently $2,500 Changes to $1,500 on 10/1/16 Ductless heat pumps Currently $800 Changes to $600 on 10/1/16 There’s still time to take advantage of the current incentive levels but don’t wait too long! Home must be electrically heated to qualify for incentives. Other restrictions apply. DON’T MISS OUT! www.papasmexicangrill.com DAILY SPECIALS MONDAY Fajitas $10 TUESDAY Enchilada Supreme $11 WEDNESDAY Pollo Ala Crema $14.99 THURSDAY Burrito Blanco FRIDAY Papas Fajitas SATURDAY Carne Asada Camarones SUNDAY Kids Eat Free! (10 & under. 1 kid per adult with purchase of kids drink) LAKE STEVENS 425-903-4069 9302 N. Davies Rd. EVERETT 425-249-2812 1909 Hewitt Ave. California Style Mexican Grill Two Locations Have fun at Aquafest! Stop in for a delicious lunch or dinner! AQUAFESt GUIDE INSIDE Sprucing up the grounds was just a small piece of what over 70 workers from Phillips Healthcare in Bothell did on Friday, July 15 at Sherwood Community Services in Lake Stevens. Sherwood, who provides services to 568 children and adults with disabilities in Sno- homish County, has had the help of Phillips employees on their Day of Caring. This is the sixth year that Phillips has helped out at Sher- wood. Tom Laffoon, who headed up the teams from Phillips said that their employees look for- ward to this day every year. “We do it because it makes us feel good,” he said. Sherwood Community Services get help from over 70 volunteers Phillips Healthcare employees spend cleaning up Sherwood Others at Phillips agreed with Laffoon’s assessment of the day. “Brandon Haugh, who is from Lake Stevens, explained that when new employees start at the company they are told of the volunteer day and how much fun they have. “I feel lucky to work for com- pany who makes it a priority to help others,” Haugh said. “It really helps boost moral when we’re all working together for a good cause.” Cleaning up the three acre parcel that Sherwood sits on was just a small amount of what the volunteers did that day. Many of them also deep cleaned inside the buildings as well as pulling weeds and other SEE SHERWOOD ON page 7 Showroom at 4th & Cedar in Marysville Factory at 1327 8th Street in Marysville 360-659-8458 • 360-659-3598 • www.slumberease.com 50Years Experience BBB Rated A+ The Back-to-School Mattress every child needs ...for a Good night’s sleep! Quality Matresses for Bunk Beds, Dorms & More! Lundeen Park is slowly turn- ing into a destination for locals and visitors alike. On Monday, July 11, the new Visitors Information Center and Lake Stevens Chamber of Commerce Office building was dedicated by Mayor John Spencer. Before the Visitors Informa- tion Center dedication, Mayor Spencer was busy dedicating the new Salmon Art Feature that can be seen inside the roundabout on Lundeen Park- way and Vernon Rd. The piece of art was commis- sioned by the Lake Stevens Art Council and was unveiled by Arts Commission Chair Holly Forbis. The sculpture is titled, “Salm- on Migration and was created by artist Gunter Reimnitz at Abraxas Crow Company. Visitor Information Center, Chamber of Commerce office opens in Lundeen Park Salmon art showpiece dedicated in Lundeen Parkway roundabout After the roundabout dedi- cation, the new Visitors Infor- mation Center and Chamber offices were dedicated and named for long time Lake Ste- vens resident Nancy Mitchell. The ceremony began with a welcome from Chamber President Doug Warren who thanked everyone for coming. “This is a very exciting day for Lake Stevens,” he said and went on to thank those who helped to complete the new office. Snohomish County Execu- tive Dave Somers expressed what this new Visitors Infor- mation Center means to the county. “This is a fantastic addition to the city and Snohomish County,” Somers said. “A lot has changed since Rucker Mill was on the lake.” The new Visitors Center is a boon for Snohomish County , OCR Text: JULY 20, 2016 Edition 3 Issue 1 PO Box 349 Lake Stevens, WA 98258 LakeStevensLedger.com Lake Stevens Fire Lake Stevens Fire honors some of its own for their service and recognizes new firefighters. Read more on page 12 bike rodeo National Night Out is on Tuesday, August 2 and this year there will be a Bike Rodeo for kids. Read more on page 5 GRAND MARSHAL Aquafest has named its Grand Marshals, Tony and Karen Morea, who spent years of service in the community. Read more on page 2 Mayor John Spencer with John andTom Mitchell and Chamber President DougWarren at the ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Nancy MitchellVisitor Information Center. Photo by Pam Stevens pam stevens Over 70 employees of Phillips Healthcare in Bothell volunteered at Sherwood Community Services on Friday, July 15 as part of their Day of Caring. Photo by Pam Stevens pam stevens ROAD CLOSURES Aquafest is next weekend and some roads will be affected with the an- nual event. Read more page 3 SEE VISitorS ON page 2 2 0 1 6 AQUAFEST L a k e S t e v e n s , W a w w w . a q u a f e s t . o r g Aquafest! CELEBRATING COMMUNITY FOR 56 YEARS Special Supplement to the | July 20, 2016 FUN! FOOD! RIDES! ...FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY FRIDAY-SUNDAY JULY 29-31 Aquafest PUD Ad - Incentive Changes 3.75”x 9.75” June 2016 425-783-1700 Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Details at snopud.com/weatherization Some of our weatherization and heating incentives are changing on October 1, 2016: Glass double-pane metal frame to double-pane $6.00 / sq. ft. Incentive ends 9/30/16 Heat pumps, ducted – air source conversion Currently $1,500 Changes to $1,000 on 10/1/16 Heat pumps – geothermal Currently $2,000 Changes to $1,500 on 10/1/16 Heat pumps – geothermal with dedicated hot water line Currently $2,500 Changes to $1,500 on 10/1/16 Ductless heat pumps Currently $800 Changes to $600 on 10/1/16 There’s still time to take advantage of the current incentive levels but don’t wait too long! Home must be electrically heated to qualify for incentives. Other restrictions apply. DON’T MISS OUT! www.papasmexicangrill.com DAILY SPECIALS MONDAY Fajitas $10 TUESDAY Enchilada Supreme $11 WEDNESDAY Pollo Ala Crema $14.99 THURSDAY Burrito Blanco FRIDAY Papas Fajitas SATURDAY Carne Asada Camarones SUNDAY Kids Eat Free! (10 & under. 1 kid per adult with purchase of kids drink) LAKE STEVENS 425-903-4069 9302 N. Davies Rd. EVERETT 425-249-2812 1909 Hewitt Ave. California Style Mexican Grill Two Locations Have fun at Aquafest! Stop in for a delicious lunch or dinner! AQUAFESt GUIDE INSIDE Sprucing up the grounds was just a small piece of what over 70 workers from Phillips Healthcare in Bothell did on Friday, July 15 at Sherwood Community Services in Lake Stevens. Sherwood, who provides services to 568 children and adults with disabilities in Sno- homish County, has had the help of Phillips employees on their Day of Caring. This is the sixth year that Phillips has helped out at Sher- wood. Tom Laffoon, who headed up the teams from Phillips said that their employees look for- ward to this day every year. “We do it because it makes us feel good,” he said. Sherwood Community Services get help from over 70 volunteers Phillips Healthcare employees spend cleaning up Sherwood Others at Phillips agreed with Laffoon’s assessment of the day. “Brandon Haugh, who is from Lake Stevens, explained that when new employees start at the company they are told of the volunteer day and how much fun they have. “I feel lucky to work for com- pany who makes it a priority to help others,” Haugh said. “It really helps boost moral when we’re all working together for a good cause.” Cleaning up the three acre parcel that Sherwood sits on was just a small amount of what the volunteers did that day. Many of them also deep cleaned inside the buildings as well as pulling weeds and other SEE SHERWOOD ON page 7 Showroom at 4th & Cedar in Marysville Factory at 1327 8th Street in Marysville 360-659-8458 • 360-659-3598 • www.slumberease.com 50Years Experience BBB Rated A The Back-to-School Mattress every child needs ...for a Good night’s sleep! Quality Matresses for Bunk Beds, Dorms & More! Lundeen Park is slowly turn- ing into a destination for locals and visitors alike. On Monday, July 11, the new Visitors Information Center and Lake Stevens Chamber of Commerce Office building was dedicated by Mayor John Spencer. Before the Visitors Informa- tion Center dedication, Mayor Spencer was busy dedicating the new Salmon Art Feature that can be seen inside the roundabout on Lundeen Park- way and Vernon Rd. The piece of art was commis- sioned by the Lake Stevens Art Council and was unveiled by Arts Commission Chair Holly Forbis. The sculpture is titled, “Salm- on Migration and was created by artist Gunter Reimnitz at Abraxas Crow Company. Visitor Information Center, Chamber of Commerce office opens in Lundeen Park Salmon art showpiece dedicated in Lundeen Parkway roundabout After the roundabout dedi- cation, the new Visitors Infor- mation Center and Chamber offices were dedicated and named for long time Lake Ste- vens resident Nancy Mitchell. The ceremony began with a welcome from Chamber President Doug Warren who thanked everyone for coming. “This is a very exciting day for Lake Stevens,” he said and went on to thank those who helped to complete the new office. Snohomish County Execu- tive Dave Somers expressed what this new Visitors Infor- mation Center means to the county. “This is a fantastic addition to the city and Snohomish County,” Somers said. “A lot has changed since Rucker Mill was on the lake.” The new Visitors Center is a boon for Snohomish County , Lake Stevens Historical Society,Newspapers,Lake Stevens Ledger,2016,July 20, 2016.pdf,July 20, 2016.pdf Page 1, July 20, 2016.pdf Page 1