Many thanks: Senior Center honors community contributors
Published 3:52 pm Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Community leaders were recognized at the annual membership meeting of the Sno-Valley Senior Center Thursday, Jan. 22, including King County District 3 Councilwoman Kathy Lambert and longtime members Ray and Tove Burhen.
Ross Marzolf, communications director for Lambert, accepted the 2014 Senior Advocate of the Year award on her behalf. Lambert has helped the center in many ways, including helping to obtain vans for transportation.
Rotary Club of Duvall was named the Community Partner of the Year. The club was an integral part in getting the center’s thrift store, Re-in-Carnation, up and running and regularly hosts the annual Veteran’s Breakfast at the senior center. This year, Duvall Rotary granted the center $4,000 for a new heat pump.
Senior Center Director Peggy McNamara thanked the state Conservation Corps for its help during the United Way Day of Caring. The group completed a major cleanup at the center, including the kitchen walk-in refrigerator, freezer, cupboards and thrift store windows, as well as general exterior work.
McNamara announced that she and the center’s board were exploring the potential for on-site senior housing in Carnation. The group has applied for a grant from the state Housing Trust Fund and is working with Bellwether Housing (formerly Common Ground) on a step-by-step process.
New board members Kevin Hauglie, Geary Smith, Jeff Wolf and Tony Dambrava were introduced.
To conclude the meeting, the Center recognized longtime members and supporters, Ray and Tove Burhen. Both the cities of Carnation and Duvall issued proclamations that January 22 was Ray and Tove Burhen Day.
Councilwoman Lambert also wrote a statement in recognition of their many contributions of time, energy, ideas and funds. She noted their historic preservation efforts, their activism on behalf of residents of Duvall and said they are the heart and soul of the city.
King County Councilwoman Kathy Lambert with her Senior Advocate of the Year award.
Board President Lisa Yaeger welcomes Geary Smith, one of the Sno-Valley Senior Center’s new board members.
Duvall Rotary members present Sno-Valley Senior Center staff with a huge check.
