Kudos to PACCAR

Community Action and I extend warm appreciation to PACCAR Inc. for its recent grant of $50,000 toward completing the construction of our Emergency Family Shelter.

After nearly two years of construction, we are preparing to open the doors to our friends and neighbors in crisis. The expansion of our existing family shelter will allow us to serve nearly twice as many children and their parents with not only safe, stable housing, but case management and education to help ensure future self-sufficiency.

PACCAR Inc. support adds to a growing list of individual, business and foundation supporters, all of whom are instrumental in helping Community Action help our neighbors in need. We greatly appreciate PACCAR’s support and generosity to help us complete this vital project.

Sara E. Welty,

Fund Development Manager,

Mount Vernon

Thanks for levy support

On behalf of the Sedro-Woolley Levy Committee, I would like to thank Starbucks of Mount Vernon and Food Pavilion of Sedro-Woolley for their generous donations, which were enjoyed by our tournament participants.

We also would like to thank Riverside Lanes, along with Ruth Anne Simpson and Grace Frazier, for the attention given by them in helping this fundraiser be a big success. Thank you, Bob Dibble, for donating your time for this alumni benefit. And thanks to all who participated; we couldn’t have done it without you.

Dianna Cole, event organizer,

Sedro-Woolley

Thanks, it was a Blast

On behalf of the Sedro-Woolley Chamber of Commerce board of directors, I want to thank everyone who came and took a step back in time for our annual summer kick-off celebration Blast from the Past on Saturday June 7. Through the rain, sun and clouds you enjoyed great food, arts and crafts, contests galore, and over 50 classic cars that lined Metcalf Street. 

Thank you to Mayor Anderson, Sedro-Woolley council members and staff for assisting with all the necessary preparations that made our event run so smoothly. We had a large turnout at Hammer Heritage Square for the contests that produced some

very good jump ropers, pizza eaters, pie eaters and hula hoopers.

Thank you to the following businesses for their donations: Pola Kelley, Allstate Insurance; Skagit Surveyors & Engineers; Domino’s Pizza, Subway of Sedro-Woolley; Alfy’s Pizza and Pasta; McDonald’s; Hometown Café; Just Moe’s Steak & Spirits; Hal’s Drive-In; Coconut Kenny’s; Cascades Job Corps; Joy’s Sedro-Woolley Bakery and Café; KBRC 1430; Birchview, A Memory Care Facility; Northwest Tinman and Cascade Fabrics.

Thank you also to Rick Lemley, Tim McCray, Randall Wilson, Eric Thompson, Adrianna McDowell, Patty Smith, Brian Hurst and Jina Williams for making Blast from the Past 2008 spectacular.

David Bricka, executive director,

Sedro-Woolley Chamber of Commerce

Thanks for help with grad night

Mount Vernon High School Class of 2008 had 147 seniors attend the postgraduation alcohol/drug-free overnight celebration. On behalf of the Grad Night Committee, Kevin and I would like to thank all of the following businesses, organizations and individuals for the most successfully attended celebration event ever from Mount Vernon High School. Our community involvement is what makes it possible for so many to attend.

We are sincerely grateful for the generous donations from the Wellness Council and the Mount Vernon Rotary Club, which made buses possible for 90 students.

Thank you to the following businesses for contributing prizes: Riverside Health Club, Tropical Tanning, Round Table Pizza, Tokyo Stop, La Hacienda Restaurant, YMCA, Riverside Bowling, Starbucks on College Way and Division Street, Key Bank, Subway, Quizno’s, Car Stereo Plus, Zumiez, Jamba Juice, CDR Paintball Park, Relaxation Station, Ristretto Coffee Lounge, Keith Oil and Velero, Joe’s Sporting Goods, Wal-Mart, 2007 Grad Night Committee and the Saul Hass Foundation.

We also acknowledge the following people for their personal contributions: Pat Grenfell, Janice Holt, Lyn Highet, Juanita Pittman, Mike McKenzie, Carol Schweigert, Lori Larson, Jan Graham, Derrick and Tawni Helms, and Debi Jensen.

Special thanks to Terry White, Yvonne Mattson, Dena Lien and Lisa Monson for their many hours of dedication to making this event so successful.

Judy Mendoza

Mount Vernon