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Mayor Pruitt resigned from the council
The first Labor Day was held in 1882. The Cen- tral Labor Union created it for workers. It became a federal holiday in 1894.
Originally, it was intended to be filled with a street parade for appreciation of the work of the trade and labor organizations.
Labor Day, Monday, Sept, 7
and Patriots Day
Heron Park has the citys first accessible play equipment
Last year during the planning for the park renovation, mayor Pam Pruitt wanted to get the first piece of ADA accessible play equipment in the city. Terry Ryan was able to get the county council to give the city a $100,000 grant toward the renovation.
The YMCA of Snohomish County and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sno- homish County are opening registra- tion for programs that offer child- care and virtual learning support at local schools to supplement online learning for elementary through mid- dle school students. The YMCAs new virtual learning centers will provide child care and educational help for children in el- ementary school and middle school as schools remain closed. At local schools and Y branches, the centers will serve families in the Everett, Lake Stevens, Marysville, Monroe, Mukilteo, Snohomish and Stanwood-Camano school districts. To register or for more information visit YMCA-SnoCo.org Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County are open and during this school year, they will provide academic sup- port in virtual learning labs. The program for kindergarten through sixth grade children includes technical help, socially distanced study spaces, physical education, arts and STEM activities. For informa- tion, contact bgcsc.org. Both programs will have para- educators and mental health support staff and are supported by the federal Coronavirus aid, relief and economic security act.
Program components:
1. Interactive and stimulating curriculum (including STEM). 2. Group time and academic support. 3. Service learning projects. Questions or need support with on- line registration. Contact Loan Trinh at: LTrinh@ ymca-snoco.org.
Locations
Cedar Wood Elementary School 3414 168th St. Penny Creek Elementary School 4117 132nd St. Totem Falls Elementary School 14211 Snohomish-Cascade Drive
Educational support for working parents
Heron Park is one of 10 munici- pal parks in the city of Mill Creek. Built in 1991, it is located between Village Green Drive and 155th St. in the Parkside subdivision. It features grass play areas, nature trails, a picnic shelter and tables, a playground with ADA acces- sible equipment and a tennis court. Last fall, former mayor Pam Pruitt requested that at least one piece of new play equipment be ADA accessible. Prior to the Heron Park renovation, none of Mill Creeks parks had any ADA approved play equipment. The total budget for the project was $410,000. That included grants from the Snohomish County Council for $155,000 and $255,000 in local funds. by Fred Fillbrook Mayor Pam Pruitt, Cottonwood , resigned from the Mill Creek City Council on Monday, August 24, for personal reasons. In an email to the city council members she said, It is with conflict- ing emotions, that I write to inform you of my resignation. Pruitt explained that when she first ran for office in 1987, she wanted to make life better for everyone in Mill Creek. That has never changed. What has changed is my age and what I want to accomplish in my last years. A long time friend recently passed away. We had helped each other when our partners died. She kept inviting me to visit her in Bothell, but I always had a meeting or conflict. Then I re- ceived a phone call from her brother who wanted me to know that she died of cancer. I felt terrible. He said not to worry. She was proud of me and understood I was busy. I realized then that I had to re-prioritize my life. As a councilman and a citizen, I can tell you there is no one more tire- less than former mayor Pam Pruitt, said councilman Vincent Cavaleri, Websters Pond . She dedicated a life to public ser- vice and has much fruit to show for her labor. It was an honor to work side-by- side with her all these years. She will be missed, Cavaleri added. Councilman Mark Bond, Park- wood Apts. said, Im sorry to here that she resigned and I wish her well. Pruitt was instrumental in getting the post office in Mill Creek. In 1992, she flew to Washington D.C. to request a post office be built in the city on land secured by previous council members. I appreciate everything Pam has done for the city over the years, said mayor pro tem Brian Holtzclaw, Brighton . Being involved in local govern- ment can be a time consuming and thankless job, said councilman Mike Todd, SpringTree . Pam has been one of those who gave her all when there were meetings to attend or issues to ad- dress regarding our city. I appreciate her efforts over the years and wish her well whereever the future takes her, added Todd, a former mayor. Councilwoman Stephanie Vignal, Winslow , said, Id like to thank Pam Pruitt for all her years of service to the city of Mill Creek. She has worked countless hours with the citys best interest at heart. On a personal note, I would like to thank Pam for the sup- port and guidance she provided me after I joined the council. I wish her the best in her new endeavors, Vignal added. Id like to thank Pam for her years of service to Mill Creek and wish her all the best as she moves onto the next great chapter of her life, said former council- man Mark Harmsworth, Parkside . Pruitt thanked the city council for supporting her over the past five years that she served as mayor. She also thanked city residents for allow- ing her to serve for nearly 15 years on the city council, including five terms as mayor. When I left my employment in Snohomish County last December, it was to volunteer to help people who cannot help themselves. With the pandemic, there are even more people who need help, Pruitt explained. Sorry to hear that Pam resigned from the city council, said for- mer Mill Creek Mayor Terry Ryan, Parkside . She has accomplished much for the city. Councilman John Steckler, Ever- green , said, I was totally surprised by the mayors decision to resign. She is a true public servant to the city of Mill Creek and has made many memorable contributions. We all wish her the best in this next chapter of her life.
The city council will select the new mayor and mayor pro tem. Un- fortunately, it will take place after this issue has been sent to the printer for publication.
The county will be making more than $2 million available to non- profit organizations who are serving Snohomish County residents. The non-profit stabilization and capacity building grant program is designed to help non-profit organiza- tions during the pandemic. Each non- profit must: Be registered as a non-profit orga- nization in the State of Washington. Be designated by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization and not in suspense or debarment. Have a physical presence in Sno- homish County. Be in operation at least one year. Have experienced a reduction in revenue or increase in service de- mand attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic. The non-profit must have an annual operating budget under $500,000. The funds received must be used to cover operating expenses such as pay- roll, rent, utilities and business licens- ing fees not previously accounted for and are incurred between March 1 and December 30, 2020. Grant instructions and assistance with application completion will be available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Russian. For more information email Eliza- beth@cf-sc.org.
Applications for non-profit grant
Photo by Fred Fillbrook
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