Robbery Suspect Police are searching for the suspect involved in a robbery at Getchell Grocery. READ MORE ON Page 12 AUGUST 17, 2016 Edition 2 Issue 3 PO Box 349 Lake Stevens, WA 98258 LakeStevensLedger.com Fire chief report Lake Stevens Fire Chief Kevin O’Brien shares some of the district’s inci- dents over the past two weeks. Read more on page 9 Check out our Back to School Sec- tion to help you and your family . Read more PAGES 6-7 PUBLIC MEEtING The CIty of Lake Stevens is holding a public meeting with the planning commission. Read more on page 3 Lake Stevens Police Officer ChadWells helps one of our younger residents navigate his way through this year’s bike rodeo course at National Night Out held onTuesday, August 2. pam stevens MOVIE IN THE PARK Bourne Orthodontics annual Movie in the Park is this Friday at North Cove Park. Read more page 5 National NIght Out brings community together 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+ BACK TO SCHOOL FOAM MATTRESS PADS Softness & Hygenic Benefits The Back-to-School Mattress every child needs ...for a Good night’s sleep! Quality Mattresses for Bunk Beds, Dorms & More! Back to School Approximately one-third of drivers in Washington were drug-positive according to a new  study  by the National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- istration (NHTSA).  “As we kick-off the  Sum- mer Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, we want driv- ers to be as aware of the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs as they are of the dan- gers of driving under the influ- ence of alcohol,” said Darrin Grondel, Washington Traffic Safety Commission Director. Washington law enforce- ment officers will join the national  Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over  campaign aimed at encouraging everyone to get a safe ride, especially if alcohol, prescription or over- the-counter medicine, or other One-third ofWashington drivers drug-positive study shows Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign August 19 – September 5 CONTRIBUTED drug use might be causing any impairment. Extra patrols will run from August 19 to September 5, 2016.  The Edmonds, Ever- ett, Lynnwood, and Monroe Police Departments, the Sno- homish County Sheriff’s Of- fice, and the Washington State Patrol  will be participating in the campaign through the co- ordination of the Snohomish County DUI & Target Zero Task Force. The Bothell Police Department will also conduct patrols as part of the Snohom- ish County effort. The same study showed that five percent of Washington drivers were alcohol-positive with one percent exceeding the per se limit of .08 BAC. “This shines the light on some good news,” said Gron- del, “It is the norm in Wash- ington to drive sober.” The NHTSA study mirrors the state’s deadly crash data. In 2015, there were 251 impaired drivers involved in deadly crashes. Of these drivers, 20 percent tested positive for al- cohol greater than .08 only and another 20 percent tested posi- tive for a single drug. However, nearly 60 percent of these drivers tested positive for multiple drugs, or drugs mixed with alcohol. “When someone combines impairing substances, such as consuming marijuana and drinking alcohol, they may ex- perience a greater level of im- pairment than they expected,” said Grondel. “This data shows that combining alcohol and drugs, or one drug with anoth- er drug can be a very deadly mix for drivers. “The  Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over  campaign is de- signed to encourage all of our citizens to help us achieve our goal of zero traffic deaths. Before you drive, make sure your mind is alert and ready for the important task of driv- ing.” said Grondel. “Don’t risk getting arrested for a DUI, or causing a life-changing trag- edy. Designate a sober, drug- free driver, catch a ride share, or walk with a buddy.” These extra patrols are part of Target Zero—striving to end traffic deaths and serious inju- ries in Washington by 2030. For more information, visit- www.targetzero.com.  Where can you take your family to enjoy local entertain- ment, great food, giveaways and even a bike rodeo and cost you nothing? National Night Out, that’s where and this year’s event did not disappoint. National Night Out was a won- derful success,” Julie Senechal, Director of the Lake Stevens Family Center said. “It’s a fam- ily friendly free event brings the community together in a positive way to celebrate a healthy com- munity.  The face of between the Fire Chief and the Police Chief is always a highlight. “   Over 40 booths introduced event goers to local service groups and businesses as well as tips from Lake Stevens Police and Lake Stevens Fire District. “Hawkeye’s provided hot dogs and chips for all, and he has done this for fifteen years,” Senechal aaid. “The Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis, TCBY, Smith Brother’s Farms, Walgreens Drug, TCBY all provided re- freshments. Team Fitness brought a bouncy house, Doo- dlebug Sportz provided paint- ball games.” Eleven hundred people at- tended National Night Out on Tuesday, August 2 in down- town Lake Stevevns and they had over 100 volunteers to en- sure a successful event. “We had a wide variety of booths including Snohomish Community Church, The Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Provi- dence Intervention Services, Premiere Dance Studios, Cares of Washington and so many more,” Senechal said. National Night Out is de- signed to accomplish six goals: Provide an opportunity for neighbors to meet one another, Increase interaction and com- munication among citizens, po- lice, and city leaders, build re- lationships of trust and respect among residents, police, and city leaders, encourage citizens to become involved in fighting crime., allow people to recog- nize and celebrate the successes they have achieved through cooperative efforts and give residents and police a chance to recommit to working together. , OCR Text: Robbery Suspect Police are searching for the suspect involved in a robbery at Getchell Grocery. READ MORE ON Page 12 AUGUST 17, 2016 Edition 2 Issue 3 PO Box 349 Lake Stevens, WA 98258 LakeStevensLedger.com Fire chief report Lake Stevens Fire Chief Kevin O’Brien shares some of the district’s inci- dents over the past two weeks. Read more on page 9 Check out our Back to School Sec- tion to help you and your family . Read more PAGES 6-7 PUBLIC MEEtING The CIty of Lake Stevens is holding a public meeting with the planning commission. Read more on page 3 Lake Stevens Police Officer ChadWells helps one of our younger residents navigate his way through this year’s bike rodeo course at National Night Out held onTuesday, August 2. pam stevens MOVIE IN THE PARK Bourne Orthodontics annual Movie in the Park is this Friday at North Cove Park. Read more page 5 National NIght Out brings community together 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 BACK TO SCHOOL FOAM MATTRESS PADS Softness & Hygenic Benefits The Back-to-School Mattress every child needs ...for a Good night’s sleep! Quality Mattresses for Bunk Beds, Dorms & More! Back to School Approximately one-third of drivers in Washington were drug-positive according to a new  study  by the National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- istration (NHTSA).  “As we kick-off the  Sum- mer Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, we want driv- ers to be as aware of the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs as they are of the dan- gers of driving under the influ- ence of alcohol,” said Darrin Grondel, Washington Traffic Safety Commission Director. Washington law enforce- ment officers will join the national  Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over  campaign aimed at encouraging everyone to get a safe ride, especially if alcohol, prescription or over- the-counter medicine, or other One-third ofWashington drivers drug-positive study shows Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign August 19 – September 5 CONTRIBUTED drug use might be causing any impairment. Extra patrols will run from August 19 to September 5, 2016.  The Edmonds, Ever- ett, Lynnwood, and Monroe Police Departments, the Sno- homish County Sheriff’s Of- fice, and the Washington State Patrol  will be participating in the campaign through the co- ordination of the Snohomish County DUI & Target Zero Task Force. The Bothell Police Department will also conduct patrols as part of the Snohom- ish County effort. The same study showed that five percent of Washington drivers were alcohol-positive with one percent exceeding the per se limit of .08 BAC. “This shines the light on some good news,” said Gron- del, “It is the norm in Wash- ington to drive sober.” The NHTSA study mirrors the state’s deadly crash data. In 2015, there were 251 impaired drivers involved in deadly crashes. Of these drivers, 20 percent tested positive for al- cohol greater than .08 only and another 20 percent tested posi- tive for a single drug. However, nearly 60 percent of these drivers tested positive for multiple drugs, or drugs mixed with alcohol. “When someone combines impairing substances, such as consuming marijuana and drinking alcohol, they may ex- perience a greater level of im- pairment than they expected,” said Grondel. “This data shows that combining alcohol and drugs, or one drug with anoth- er drug can be a very deadly mix for drivers. “The  Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over  campaign is de- signed to encourage all of our citizens to help us achieve our goal of zero traffic deaths. Before you drive, make sure your mind is alert and ready for the important task of driv- ing.” said Grondel. “Don’t risk getting arrested for a DUI, or causing a life-changing trag- edy. Designate a sober, drug- free driver, catch a ride share, or walk with a buddy.” These extra patrols are part of Target Zero—striving to end traffic deaths and serious inju- ries in Washington by 2030. For more information, visit- www.targetzero.com.  Where can you take your family to enjoy local entertain- ment, great food, giveaways and even a bike rodeo and cost you nothing? National Night Out, that’s where and this year’s event did not disappoint. National Night Out was a won- derful success,” Julie Senechal, Director of the Lake Stevens Family Center said. “It’s a fam- ily friendly free event brings the community together in a positive way to celebrate a healthy com- munity.  The face of between the Fire Chief and the Police Chief is always a highlight. “   Over 40 booths introduced event goers to local service groups and businesses as well as tips from Lake Stevens Police and Lake Stevens Fire District. “Hawkeye’s provided hot dogs and chips for all, and he has done this for fifteen years,” Senechal aaid. “The Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis, TCBY, Smith Brother’s Farms, Walgreens Drug, TCBY all provided re- freshments. Team Fitness brought a bouncy house, Doo- dlebug Sportz provided paint- ball games.” Eleven hundred people at- tended National Night Out on Tuesday, August 2 in down- town Lake Stevevns and they had over 100 volunteers to en- sure a successful event. “We had a wide variety of booths including Snohomish Community Church, The Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Provi- dence Intervention Services, Premiere Dance Studios, Cares of Washington and so many more,” Senechal said. National Night Out is de- signed to accomplish six goals: Provide an opportunity for neighbors to meet one another, Increase interaction and com- munication among citizens, po- lice, and city leaders, build re- lationships of trust and respect among residents, police, and city leaders, encourage citizens to become involved in fighting crime., allow people to recog- nize and celebrate the successes they have achieved through cooperative efforts and give residents and police a chance to recommit to working together. , Lake Stevens Historical Society,Newspapers,Lake Stevens Ledger,2016,August 17, 2016.pdf,August 17, 2016.pdf Page 1, August 17, 2016.pdf Page 1