Lake Report (Apr 16, 2019)

Posted by James Monroe on Apr 15, 2019

Carol Hendricks with Days for Girls will give us more in depth information about that organization. Last month we heard from Anita Ordonez on how she turned a negative life change into a positive way to help people through Days for Girls. This week, we'll hear more about how many girls and young women are now able to continue with their normal, everyday lives.

Thank you to those that have signed up to sponsor the weekly breakfast. Please look ahead to May & June to sign up for a meeting. Partnering with another member can help. Contact Club Services Chair Gina Anderson for more information.

PHOTO CONTEST: Be the first person to correctly identify from where the photo at the top of this bulletin and at the top of our website was taken from by 7:30 am Friday, April 19th. Send your guess to the Editor.

Lake Stevens War Memorial and Museum

Posted by Gary O'Rielly on Apr 16, 2019

Speaking at our meeting on Friday, April 12th are Lorrie Larsen (War Memorial) and Cyndi Wentzel Frazer (Museum) about the current status of both community attractions. Also at the meeting was Tom Thorleifson, American Legion. The War Memorial has been temporarily moved while the downtown undergoes major revisions and updating. The next step in the process will be the permanent placing of the War Memorial when the downtown and North Cove at the Lake renovations are completed.

The Lake Stevens War Memorial has the following inscriptions: "This memorial is dedicated to the memory of our brave young patriots of the Lake Stevens area who served with honor and gave their lives while in the armed forces of this great nation. May we never forget the sacrifice they made." In 2000, Jack Sahlbom, a decorated U.S. Marine Corpsman rallied our community to participate in a fundraiser and the donation of materials and labor with the War Memorial being dedicated on Memorial Day, 2001 with the support of the Lions, Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs, the Chamber of Commerce and downtown businesses and merchants.

The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization. The organization will celebrate 100 years of service this year.

During Cyndi Wentzel Frazer's discussion of the Lake Stevens Historical Museum, she talked about the City of Hartford being the location of the U. S. Post Office. After the meeting, I couldn't resist the temptation to visit the site and take this photo. The Lake Stevens Historical Museum was dedicated in September 1989 on the 100th Anniversary of Washington Statehood. Construction started in 1986 with a $1,000 donation from Bob and Helen Lund of Glass by Lund. Currently there are big changes coming for the Museum. In 1989 the Museum won the Heritage Award for maintaining the history of the city. Cyndi's father asked the military (Navy) to help locate the train locomotive in the Lake which they found within 40 minutes. The engine is 25-30 feet long and buried in 25 feet of water and mud. It's still there. Also discussed was the Pink Palace, the former Lake Theatre and a lot, lot more. Great presentations by Lorrie and Cyndi.

Lake Stevens School District "Distinguished Service Award"

Lake Stevens School District Superintendent Amy Beth Cook, Ed.D. announces at our meeting on Friday, April 12th, that our Club has been recognized and honored as the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award for the Lake Stevens School District at a ceremony on Wednesday, April 24th at 5 pm at a special reception prior to the School Board meeting. The letter from the District and Superintendent Cook was presented to Kevin O'Brien, Club President.

2019 Corks & Kegs Keg Sponsors

2019 Corks & Kegs Magnum Sponsors

2019 Corks & Kegs Bottle Sponsors

John & Peggy Dyer

2019 Corks & Kegs Growler Sponsors

Quote of the Week - Who Said It?

"Don't look with your eyes, Look with your feet

Don't think with your head, Think with your hands"

Thought of the Week - Who Said It?

"You're civic leaders. You've earned the right. Don't take it lightly."

Mark Your Calendars!

Rotary Work Day

April 27, 2019

Our regular Rotary Club Meetings are at the Lake Stevens School District Educational Service Center lower level Community Room located at 12309 22nd St NE. We start at 7:30 am. There is a robust continental breakfast available beforehand. Visitors are always welcome.