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Blood Drive for Jerry Smith on Sunday, November 29th

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Our friends and neighbors Joni and Jerry Smith could use your help:

BLOOD DRIVE for JERRY SMITH

Jerry was diagnosed with Acute Myloid Lukemia (AML) – Blood & Bone Marrow Cancer, on September 19th, 2020.

Jerry’s cancer is “extremely aggressive” according to the doctors. He already has had two rounds of chemo and 15 blood transfusions along with multiple Platelet transfusions.

These blood transfusion have LITERALLY kept Jerry alive!!  As a result, his family wanted to do something to honor their  dad. (Too often, it seems, we wait until people pass before we express our love, gratitude and appreciation for those who have impacted us.)

So, in Jerry’s honor, and the HUGE impact he has had on so many  Bloodworks Northwest will open to offer donations specifically in honor of Jerry.

Let’s express our gratitude and love for Jerry and all he has meant in our lives.

Jerry and Joni Smith – front row residents extraordinaire

THE BLOOD DRIVE
DATE: Sunday, November 29th, 2020
TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (There is no football that day, for those who watch)
LOCATION: 2703 Oakes Ave. Everett, WA 98201

* * Due to COVID, IT IS REQUIRED THAT YOU REGISTER IN ADVANCE. We would be honored if you would join us in giving.

To give blood will take less than an hour!

Here is the LINK TO REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE in the BLOOD DRIVE FOR JERRY SMITH:  https://schedule.bloodworksnw.org/DonorPortal/GroupLanding.aspx?s=676B

If you don’t feel comfortable registering online, you can also call the donation center directly, at 800-398-7888.

Registering is easy! We hope you will join us!

Here is a link, if you wonder if you are eligible – https://www.bloodworksnw.org/donate/eligibility

We hope to see you on the 29th! I should be there all day and can’t wait to thank you!

~ Jen Avellaneda (Jerry and Joni’s daughter)

Please share this with your neighbors: but don’t let Jerry know. We want to surprise him with all the donations.

CARDS FOR JERRY

Now, this doesn’t need to be a surprise. Let’s send Jerry and Joni greetings to make them smile. Their address is as follows:

Jerry and Joni Smith – 1419 Rockefeller Ave. – Everett, WA 98201

October Meeting Summary and Video

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October 15th at 7pm – Special Guests: Whittier Principal Tony Wentworth, Evergreen Middle School Teacher and Whittier Mom Misha Hann, and Everett High School Teacher Kristin Gebert. We will get to hear what it’s like to lead, teach, and be a parent to kids while virtual learning from home due to COVID-19.

Watch the full replay on our Facebook page. There’s a report from Scott Murphy, our city council liaison, and the school update begins around 14 minutes in.

https://www.facebook.com/northwestneighborhood/videos/730335610914528/

Physically Distant, but Together, Outside Park Clean Up

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Physically Distant, but Together, Outside Park Clean Up held on October 3rd from 9 a.m. – to 12:30 p.m.

The original work party was cancelled due to smoke and unhealthy air quality conditions in September. We finally held our physically distanced park cleanup at Drew Nielsen Neighborhood Park – 1230 Colby with Holly James as our lead- October 3rd. 

August Meeting Summary and Video

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Guests: Jim Dean, Interfaith Family Shelter, Councilmembers Scott Murphy and Paul Roberts to cover the City of Everett Budget, Holly James to talk about our park cleanup on September 12th, the Districting Commission Public Meeting schedule and Council of Neighborhoods update by Tim and John. THANKS FOR ATTENDING! Please enjoy the recording. – Kari

Click this link to view on Facebook –

https://fb.watch/1n3KbO1hhz/

Fire on Waterfront Cancel July NW Meeting

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There was a big fire.

Everett Fire Department

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (https://bit.ly/3fUTu9r)

Waterfront Place Apartment fire update(Update: July 23, 2020) EVERETT, WA

– Fire investigators and detectives have completed the majority of the onsite work at the Waterfront Place Apartments fire and have released the scene back to the property owners. Although the fire is still under investigation, and there is work to be completed to bring all of the pieces together, preliminary findings do not suggest there is any criminal activity associated with the fire cause. The magnitude of this fire scene required extra personnel and resources to ensure a proper and thorough investigation. Thank you to the Everett Police Department, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive (ATF), the Washington State Patrol Crime Laboratory Division (CLD), and several neighboring fire agencies for providing mutual aid to help process the fire scene in a timelier manner. Everett Fire Marshal Kurtis Brown would also like to recognize the onsite construction company, Graham, for their cooperation and the use of their personnel and equipment to aid in the onsite work. As stated in the previous news release, an early conservative estimate of damages for just the site of the primary fire is between $25-30 million. Damage estimates for the north structure on the property, areas outside of the initial fire zone, and damage to homes and property in the area are still being calculated. A second firefighter was injured, also with minor burns to his hands. He was treated and released at the hospital on the same night. Of the 53 fire apparatus at the scene of the fire, there were 28 suppression apparatus, such as fire engines and ladder trucks, 7 EMS apparatus, and the remainder falling under a miscellaneous category. The cost of the three fire apparatus damaged in the fire – a ladder truck, a fire engine, and an aid car – is still being assessed. The Everett Fire Department would like to recognize the residents and community members who took mitigating actions to protect their property and the property of their neighbors. At the same time, firefighters battled the blaze at the construction site and secondary fires ignited by falling burning debris. We want to thank all the mutual aid agencies who assisted with protecting the lives and properties of our residents and who responded to 9-1-1 calls for service while our department resources and personnel battled this four-alarm fire. Any further updates will be released as they become available. ###

Video from May 21 Meeting

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Guest: David Simpson, Port of Everett Commissioner

Additional Commentary: Scott Murphy and Paul Roberts, Everett City Councilmembers

Moderator/Host: Kari Quaas, Chair

Here is the video from our meeting this evening. I apologize for some profanities early on through due to Zoom bombers! I do hope you watch and learn something or feel a bit more connected.My gratitude to David Simpson, Port of Everett Commissioner, Cat Soper with PoE, Scott Murphy and Paul Roberts, City Councilmembers, and our other attendees. It's nice to see smiling faces and cats! Take care and stay safe, all!- Kari Quaas, Chair

Posted by Northwest Neighborhood (North Everett) on Thursday, May 21, 2020
Meeting Video from Thursday, May 21, 2020

Also, Scott Murphy provided his notes as our Neighborhood Liaison from the Everett City Council.

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March 27 Update from Mayor Franklin

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As we head into the weekend, my heart is heavy knowing the uncertainty, fear and loss our community is experiencing. It’s tragic to see cases continue to rise across our country and world. I see our city in a very different place than we were just a week ago – quiet streets, closed restaurants and storefronts, and empty schools and playgrounds. I am sad about the emergency situation we’re in, and how deeply it’s affecting us all.
 
I also feel incredibly grateful knowing that so many of you are hunkered down, staying home and staying healthy. Thank you. This is what we need to do. This is how we fight.
 
Although it may be difficult in this stressful time, I encourage you to use this time to take care of yourself and your family. Get extra rest, sleep in, go for a walk. Perhaps play a game with your kids, or cuddle up on your sofa and reread your favorite book. I can tell you my cats are using this time well and finding my lap or laptop whenever they can, reminding me to take a moment to breathe deeply and be grateful for my health, while I appreciate some kitten time. My daughter is missing friends and family, but I love seeing her face light up as she connects with Grandma and Grandpa via FaceTime. Please take care of yourselves and each other. Now, more than ever, is when we need to practice kindness and look for those opportunities to bring a little cheer to each other’s lives.
 
Be safe and be well.COVID-19 dataThe City of Everett added a data set to the City’s open data portal to track the spread of COVID-19 in the US. Compiling data from the Johns Hopkins University Center for Systems Science and Engineering and the COVID Tracking Project, community members can view real time data and charts on cases by state and county, timelines, fatalities and recoveries.

Snohomish Health District updatesVisit the Snohomish Health District’s website for up-to-date information on COVID-19, including updated case count information like the chart below that illustrates the cumulative case count for Snohomish County.Stay Home, Stay HealthyEverett Police would like to remind the public not to call 911 to report violations of the governor’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order, social distancing violations, or individuals outside of their homes. Everett Police will not actively seek out individuals failing to comply with the orders solely to charge them with a crime. Their goal is to seek voluntary compliance with the orders to keep residents safe and healthy, and will remind and educate those who are not complying, as appropriate. Everett residents may report concerns by e-mail to cv19violations@everettwa.gov.

Everett Public Works updateWith measures in place to protect City staff and the community, Everett’s Public Works is prioritizing tasks considered immediately necessary for public safety, transportation and utility services, including urgent repairs, emergency response and regulatory-compliance activities. All other work not immediately necessary is delayed until further notice. Public Works continues to log service requests and will respond when conditions allow.
Emergency actions to mitigate COVID-19 impactsOn March 25 Everett City Council passed three emergency actions to help mitigate the health, safety and financial impacts of COVID-19: a civil emergency order temporarily exempting Everett retail establishments from Everett’s Reusable Bag Ordinance; an emergency ordinance temporarily waiving Everett Transit fares; and an emergency ordinance to waive or defer certain utility late fees and shutoffs for non-payment.For businessesOn Monday this week, Governor Inslee issued a “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order for all of Washington state, banning all social, spiritual and recreational gatherings, and closing all non-essential businesses for at least two weeks. If you own a business and are not sure if it is considered essential, visit the State’s website for a full list of “essential” businesses. Still have questions? Fill out their online form to clarify your status or request inclusion on the list.

For people experiencing homelessnessSnohomish County and community partners are expanding shelter capacity for COVID-19 emergency sheltering to provide immediate assistance for those most vulnerable to COVID-19 in Snohomish County. Expanded sheltering capacity helps protect everyone in the community against the spread of COVID-19, including people experiencing homelessness, particularly parents with children, veterans, and other vulnerable individuals. Exercise is important and Governor Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order still allows people to go outside for walks and exercise, as long as social distancing of 6 feet is maintained. We closed our parks gates, amenities and active areas (ball fields, beaches, sports courts, etc.) this week, but Everett parks and trails are open for passive recreation. If you do go outside for some exercise, stick to nearby parks or trails for a walk, bike ride or stroll with your dog (on a leash) and make sure you keep at least 6 feet between you and others, and avoid groups and crowds. If you feel sick, stay home.Everett for EverettNeed essentials and not sure what’s open? Visit coronavirus.wa.gov to learn more about what’s open and what’s prohibited during Governor Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order. EverettforEverett.com also has a list of businesses that are open and following social distancing rules so you can shop local when you need essentials.

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