Christmas tree season fuels family runs in South County
James Bush reports on Donna's Trees and Johnson Brothers among others as families operate roadside tree lots in South County. The seasonal business supports fundraisers, local crews, and holiday economies with options from small $5 trees to grand $50 Nobles, while families balance hours, on-site living, and community ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bush
South County
Chris van Hollebeke
Donna’s Trees
Highway 99
van Hollebeke
Donna
Seattle
Anchorage
Johnson Brothers Tree
220Th Street
Peggy Johnson
Wes
Rick
Gary
Johnson
Portland
Hamilton
Enumclaw
Belfair
Mike Sullivan
Edmonds Way
100Th Avenue West
Santa Claus
Sullivan
Geoff Cahoon
Peggy Sieritis
Johnson Brothers Trees
Edmonds
Tommy
Michael
Snowy the all white stray cat seeks PAWS home
Snowy, a friendly all white stray picked up by Mountlake Terrace animal control on November 24, is available for adoption at PAWS in Lynnwood. Spokeswoman Kathy Kingston says he loves petting and purring, with a $40 adoption fee that includes neutering. PAWS shelter at 15305 44th Ave. W. is open daily 1 to 5 p.m. Call 743-3845.
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Mountlake Terrace
Progressive Animal Welfare Society
PAWS
Lynnwood
Kathy Kingston
Snowy
44Th Ave. W
EdCC backs Gardner reform proposal for raises
EdCC would benefit from Gov Gardner's 522 million education reform plan with 12.5 percent faculty salary increases next biennium. EdCC president Tom Nielsen supports the reform, noting it aligns with boosting Washington's workforce quality. The plan also calls for 8 percent first year and 4.5 percent second year raises for faculty, with higher increases for state universities. Nielsen urges decisive legislative passage and plans to advocate vigorously.
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Lynnwood
Edmonds Community College
Booth Gardner
Tom Nielsen
Edcc
Washington State
Nielsen
Higher
Educa
Gardner
Correction on Child Support Quote in The Enterprise
In a recent Enterprise story about child support Melanie Merrifield was quoted claiming $200 per child per month from her ex husband. She argues the correct amount is $100 per child per month.
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Enterprise
Melanie Merrifield
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Tion Coordinating Board
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University of Washington
Washington State University
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