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vendredi 31 mai 2013

RSVP Alumni! We invite you to the Graduation of Skagit 2013 Leadership and project presentations!

You are cordially invited to the graduation ceremony

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Leadership project presentations

Sponsored by Shell Puget Sound refinery

Phillip Tarro Theater, Skagit Valley College, Mount Vernon, WA

08:00 ~ Continental breakfast ~ toll free

08:30 ~ Welcome

Presenter spotlight

Tom Rizzo, general manager of Shell Puget Sound refinery

09:00-12: 00. ~ Presentation of leadership projects

Ceremony and dinner

Sponsored by Puget Sound Energy and Cascade natural gas

Swinomish Event Center, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes, WA

17:30 ~ no Social host

18:15 ~ Banquet and ceremony ~ $35

Delivery of diplomas-speaker

David L. Goodin, president and CEO, MDU Resources Group, Inc.

LS is 10 years old!

Collect your LS class, join your team members and colleagues to congratulate the current class!Your Graduation Invitation and RSVP form are attached.

Please confirm your presence for yourself and any family, friends or co-workers who attend the morning and evening with you. Please see the instructions below:

Directions:

PleaseRSVP for the evening and morning activitiesAll theRSVP FORM: Fill in the group save in PDF format on your computer.

Step 1.            The form to confirm your attendance by email: To RSVP, go to 'File' on the form and use 'Attach to Email' to send the form duly completed and saved to bennettrk@comcast.net this step is essential to the secure space and dinner for you and your guests during events.

Step 2.            Mail yourcheckbefore 14 June:Send your payment with a copy of your RSVPForm to:

Skagit, P.O Box 40, in Mount Vernon, WA 98273, leadershipThank you!

Bridge of the Skagit River I-5 Alternative routes working great

Local transportation and State officials have implemented five detours to to effectively move I-5 traffic around the bridge of the Skagit River, in their efforts to replace the collapsed section mid-June. A temporary period will be put in place, eliminating the need for detours while allowing construction on the permanent duration to continue with the planned completion early September. WSDOT has set up a page for easy access to the detour route maps. WSDOT Apps are also available for your Android phone or iPhone.

Mount Vernon and all Skagit County to welcome travellers and you invite to come and play and stay with us, where the beauty and the real Northwest adventure await. If you have any questions, please contact Mount Vernon Chamber Visitor Center at 360-428-8547 or tourism@mountvernonchamber.com.

Skagit Valley College Mount Vernon Campus hosts annual Sustainability Fair

Skagit Valley College’s Mount Vernon Campus will host its annual Sustainability Fair on May 28, 29, and 30 with the following free presentations:

Tuesday, May 28, 12:30, Laura Angst Hall 125
Dr. Dave Peterson
, is a Research Biologist with the U.S. Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station in Seattle and is Affiliate Professor in the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, University of Washington. He has conducted research on fire ecology and climate change throughout the western U.S., has published over 200 scientific articles and three books, and as a contributing author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change was a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007. He completed the forest sector report for the 2013 National Climate Assessment and is author of, Climate Change and United States Forests. Dave lives on his family’s tree farm in the Finn Settlement area of Skagit County.

Wednesday, May 29, 11:30, Phillip Tarro Theatre
Leigh Newman-Bell
, is the Farm to Community Fellow at VIVA Farms in Mount Vernon. Founded in 2009, Viva is the convergence of GrowFood and the WSU Latino Farming program. Called a “farm incubator,” its mission is to help farm workers, interns, and market gardeners make the transition to farm ownership. The VIVA farm is in its third year of organic certification, so each farmer needs to follow organic methods and maintain records for their parcel.

Thursday, May 30, 11:30, Phillip Tarro Theatre
Rosalinda Guillen, of Community to Community Development, is a recognized farm worker and rural justice leader. She began working in Skagit fields at age 10, and has worked within the labor movement with Caesar Chavez’s United Farm Workers of America. She has represented farm workers in dialogues of immigration issues, labor rights, trade agreements, and strengthening the food sovereignty movement. She works to build a broader base of support for rural communities and sustainable agriculture policies that ensure equity and healthy communities for farm workers.

Détours de MTEW pour I5

WSDOT has set up a page dedicated to alternative routes. Please check often updates, as the routes can change. Please click here for the map of the route. Or download the App WSDOT for your Android phone here, or iPhone here.

North I have 5 primary detour
Use exit 227 and follow the signs is State Route 538/East College Way, turn left onto Riverside Drive, then left on the road from George Hopper and back to I - 5.

Detour Route 1

North I have 5 other detour
Use the exit 226 and follow West to State Route 536/East Street Kincaid. Continue on SR 536, then turn right on SR 20 and back to I - 5.

Detour Route 2

To the South I have 5 primary detour
Use exit 229 and follow the signs on the road from George Hopper. Then head South on Riverside/Burlington Parkway Boulevard, turn right onto State Route 538/East College Way and back to I - 5.

Southbound Route 1

To the South I have 5 other detour
Use exit 230 and follow the signs to the West of State Route 20, then South on Avon Allen road. From there, head East on State Road 536/Memorial Highway and back to I-5.

Trucks should not use this detour.

Southbound Route 2

Detour to I - 5 South-North
Use the exit 226 and follow West to State Route 536/East Street Kincaid. Continue on SR 536, then turn left SR 20 and follow signs to the Terminal of the Ferry from Anacortes.

Anacortes Ferry

HealthQuest programs provided by Skagit Regional Health

Screening to Detect Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), Elevated Cholesterol

The Skagit Regional Heart & Vascular Institute provides this screening for all adults over age 18.The screening includes the following tests and results are immediate: Ankle brachial pressure index to help detect peripheral artery disease, blood pressure, full lipid profile plus glucose, body composition, and review results with a health care provider.

Call 360-814-2424 or 360-629-6481 (from Stanwood/Camano Island) to schedule an appointment for this screening program that takes just 40 minutes. The cost is $39 and it is held on Mondaymornings at Skagit Regional Clinics Cardiology. A physician referral is not necessary.

Pregnancy and Childbirth

This six-week course at Skagit Valley Hospital for expectant parents includes information about emotional changes during pregnancy, the labor process, breathing techniques, the role of the support person, breastfeeding, and a local pediatrician to discuss your baby’s first three months. The fee is $110. Medical coupons are accepted. Pre-registration required. Call 360-814-2424 or 360-629-6481 to register.

Childbirth Express

Saturday/Sunday classes will cover all aspects of Labor, Medications, Cesareans, and after delivery care for you and your baby. The fee is $95, Breastfeeding\ Pediatrician class is not included. Medical coupons are accepted. Pre-registration required. Call 360-814-2424 or 360-629-6481 to register.

Arthritis Foundation hosts free class on Rheumatoid Arthritis

   Just Diagnosed is designed to provide participants who have been recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) within the last two years with the valuable tools they need to live a healthy life, as well as connect them with local resources to take control of their arthritis. Topics discussed include an overview of RA, treatment options, self-management strategies, and goal setting.

Pre-registration is required and can be done online at http://justdiagnosed.kintera.org/mountvernon, by phone at

800-542-0295 or email lmitchell@arthritis.org.

Friday, June 14

8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

San Juan Room A/B.

Skagit Valley Hospital

EQUIPMENT OF BIRCH RECRUITS

Equipment of birch grows. After having survived another recession without layoffs and invest in local communities as a regular employer, Birch continues to look for people hard-working, motivated to add to the team.

Birch equipment is recognized at the national level, ranking 88th throughout the industry. It reflects the size of the company and its employees. Birch worked with the same team of database management of nearly 20 years and current employees have worked the Birch for an average of 8-10 years.

"It was not an easy race in recent years," said Birch fleet Coordinator Jordan Mellich, "but the company has held strong in its markets the with no update on foot and maintaining our commitment to contribute $100,000 in donations each year to charities and organizations. ''

Birch is a place good, stable work, which offers great benefits that include a work week of 4-10 401k, employee, medical and dental insurance and a discounts program AFLAC/FSA. Qualified candidates must be willing to work hard and have fun doing it.  The following positions are available in northwestern Washington:

Management Trainee: Learn everything from the ground upwards with an eye to move into a managerial Birch position. The training includes but not limited to equipment, service customer, rental of software, security programs.Representatives of the Court: 80% of executives to the equipment of birch started as yard REPS, that this position is an excellent opportunity to learn how the company and the equipment works and involves check-in facilities and keep the flow of the hiring process.Inside Sales: Birch store Reps are the front line at customers. Store Reps rent equipment, run the delivery of training materials, coordinate and check in the process and much more.Equipment/mechanical Diesel: mechanics of birch is the best, evaluate equipment for everything from the basic maintenance for major repairs. Mechanics work with diesel, electric and hydraulic systems. Manufacturers of equipment on-site visits offer the possibility of training for staff and give providers first returns of the hand on a device for future enhancements.Equipment/Diesel mechanic Apprentice: Birch needs of gurus of lubricant, oil and filter for the shop. This is a great way to get the training and practical experience of equipment.A class CDL driver: Birch link drivers our equipment for our customers, to maintain the flow of equipment of shops at job sites and offering superior customer service while helping sometimes with reservations, contracts, purchases and issues related to the retail industry. Birch has a fleet of delivery with 50 + GPS capable trucks.Warehouse Manager: our son maintain the organizational flow of warehouse, including the process of check-in and check-out of equipment and workflow tool while working directly with the client.

To apply, visit the careers at Birch equipment or stop by a store nearby to pick up an application.

All equipment of birch

Birch equipment is the leading, independent equipment and sales firm building in the Pacific Northwest and Southeast Alaska. With a diverse clientele of entrepreneurs, owners of home manufacturers and the industrial heavy, Birch is one of the largest, most varied and fleet lease well maintained in the industry.  Owner of a local with national capabilities, Birch equipment is based in Bellingham, WA and stores in Bellingham, Anacortes and Mount Vernon, Washington and Sitka, Alaska.  For more information, become a fan, follow us or browse the website of birch at www.birchequipment.com equipment.

MESSAGE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF THE SAFETY USE OF WASHINGTON STATE

Dear employer or his representative:

RE: Closure of the tax District offices

Due to budget and staffing reductions, all the district tax office job security Department is closed June 1, 2013. You will have a new phone number for any questions regarding your unemployment insurance tax account.

Your unemployment insurance account is managed by one of the two account management centers (AMC). If your business mailing address or principal place of business is in the counties below, your unemployment insurance tax account will be managed by AMC #1.

Clallam County
County of Pierce
Island County
San Juan County
Jefferson County
Skagit County
King County
County of Snohomish
County of Kitsap
Whatcom County

The mailing address for the AMC #1 will be:
Department of employment security
AMC #1
PO Box 9046
Olympia, WA 98507-9046

If your business mailing address or principal place of business is in any other County of Washington, your account will be managed by Mac #2.
The postal address will be:

Department of employment security
AMC #2
PO Box 10708
Yakima, WA 98909-1708

June 1, you can contact a tax professional to your account by calling a single toll free: 855-tax-salary (855-829-9243).

Sincerely,.

Unemployment insurance tax and wage Administration
State of Washington Department of employment security

New self check machines at the Mount Vernon City Library

“The Mount Vernon City Library now has two self check machines available to the public.  These “Expresss Checkout” stations are operational as the public (and staff) familiarize themselves with this new streamlined check out option.  Please join us onFriday, May 31, just after 12 Noon, as we officially unveil the new machines with a ribbon cutting, as part of Mayor Boudreau’s weekly coffee, held on the 31st at the library, from Noon-1 PM.”

jeudi 30 mai 2013

Summer fun at the Children’s Museum!

childrens museumskagitpass

It’s READY, SET, GO! Month at the Children’s Museum, sponsored by Skagit Speedway!  Come see all of the great activities in the exhibit, plus kids can climb inside a real sprint car!!  Also, anyone purchasing or renewing a membership during the month of May will receive a FREE Family Pass to Skagit Speedway!!

We have a great line-up of Summer Camps and Instructors that will inspire your child’s imagination and provide opportunities for learning and fun this summer!  Attached are the forms that contain the Summer Camp descriptions, Registration and also Before and After Camp Childcare.

We hope you all remain safe and full of patience in these upcoming days and months.  Your museum will continue to operate and remain a fun and safe haven for families in our region.

Stay tuned—we will be sending out our Summer Explorer Newsletter issue in the coming weeks!

Summer Camps 2013

Summer Camps 2013 Registration

Before After Care 2013 Registration

I-5 Bridge Collapse

Last night the Skagit Valley was thrust into the national spotlight as we lost a major interstate line of commerce with the collapse of the I-5 bridge. We are so thankful there was no loss of life and minimal injuries as cars went into the Skagit River.

We must focus on spreading the message that we are, and will continue to be, open for business. Our community has come together and is working on the next step in the process. We will keep you in the loop on news, changes and plans.

We are working closely with Mayor Boudreau and our elected officials on traffic mitigation and impacts to the Skagit Valley. There are many detour routes available, WSDOT has set up a page dedicated to alternative routes . Please check often for updates, as routes may change. http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Construction/PugetSound/detourmap.htm

The chamber is fielding calls from the media and sharing that Mount Vernon and the Skagit Valley is open for business and ready to greet our many visitors.

Wishing you a good Memorial weekend, please take a moment remember those who sacrificed for our freedom.

Kristen Keltz, IOM
President/CEO
Mount Vernon Chamber