Vader News 03.27.13

Increased BSNF traffic will commence for Amtrak Service from Seattle to Portland plus northbound coal cars if and when the shipping port north of Seattle is approved. This will mean an extra 25% rail traffic. At present, modifications to the tracks are under way.  Make sure you have plenty of time for train crossings as some are 100-cars plus in length! More than ever, those living within one mile of the tracks should be aware of HAZMAT situations and how to handle them.

CERT Classes will begin April 12-14 at the Vader Assembly of God Church. They are free and an opportunity to learn what to do in case of a HAZMAT situation. Call Liz (360-200-5909) to sign up.

Ross McDowell, who coordinates disaster response for the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, was instrumental in securing ham radios for the surrounding communities to use in case of an emergency. Vader's will be kept at City Hall.

Assembly of God Food giveaway will be this Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon, outside the Vader Post Office. What a wonderful gift this has been for our community. Thank you, Assembly of God!

DATES TO REMEMBER:

Children's Easter Egg Hunt Wednesday 1 p.m. on the side of the post office. Rain?  Move to Lions Hall. More candies are needed and can be delivered to City Hall before the hunt begins.

May Day Celebration May 4th

Everyone is urged to submit their parade entries forms as soon as possible. Hunter Smith is running for May Day King and is working hard to sell May Day Buttons, so be sure to support him. He's in the fourth grade at Toledo Elementary School and will be 10 in a couple of weeks.  The Diana Trahanes Military Veterans Trophy will also be awarded for the first time this year. Cakes are needed for the Cake Walk and can be delivered by May 4. Don't forget the delicious Breakfast at the Masonic Lodge that morning, lasting from 7:00.m. until 11a.m.

"A shadow of Easter" musical will be presented at the Vader Assembly of God Church Easter Sunday starting at 10:30a.m.