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York, who now lives in the Mill Creek area, was recently nominated for "Hero of the Year" by Reader's Digest, along with 11 others who were featured last year as "Everyday Heroes." York was nominated for her work shutting down meth houses in neighborhoods across the state. "Lead On America," the organization she co-founded seven years ago, has claimed responsibility for helping close 41 houses so far, and more are on their way out. >> Read Article
A couple of years ago, York and her neighbors successfully
rooted out a drug house in Mukilteo and formed Lead On America.
York, now executive director of the nonprofit group, has drawn a
lot of attention to the effort. York recently taped a segment about
meth for ABC's "Good Morning America" that is expected
to air sometime next week. |
We're beating meth, activist says
 By Emily Heffter & Jennifer Sullivan "You'll Never Guess What Rick Was Thinking" >> Read Article |
 The Meth Buster This mom was determined to take back her neighborhood from drug dealers. >> Read Article By Gail Cameron Wescott Sheriff Invites People to Party Snohomish County is having a block party, and there
are plenty of hot dogs and root beer floats to go around.Tuesday
marks the 20th National Night Out Against Crime, an annual event
that invites residents to meet their neighbors and local police
officers."It's a reason for people to get together and be aware
of crime prevention," said Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
spokeswoman Jan Jorgensen. The sheriff's office is hosting two celebrations
Tuesday. This is the first year the sheriff's office has organized
its own events. In the past, it has participated in other cities'
events, Jorgensen said. Police and firefighters from around county
also will be visiting neighborhood block parties. "It's just
a good way to get to know the community. We hope we have a good
turnout and lots of people register their bikes and pick up free
helmets," said Lynnwood crime prevention officer Trudy Dana. Mission
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Granite Falls Finds Coalition Leader For Its Fight Against Drugs "He got big points because he lives in the community," said Vervia Gabriel, a coalition board member who coordinated the grant through her human resources director job with the Granite Falls School District. The coalition has been battling Granite Falls' drug problem for several years. In October, Snohomish County Sheriff Rick Bart credited the organizing efforts by the coalition and other county groups such as Lead on America with helping his deputies shut down 14 residences this year where methamphetamine was either produced or sold. This fall, the group got a huge boost when it received a $100,000 grant -- with the possibility of receiving an additional $350,000 in the next four years -- from the U.S. Department of Justice. The bulk of that grant, $75,000, will go to pay the salaries of Conger and a half-time assistant who has yet to be hired. The rest of the money will be spent on supplies, travel and other costs. Conger will set up a community resource center in a house at 206 N. Alder Ave., across the street from the middle school. Mayor Lyle Romack bought the two-story house specifically for the coalition's use. Volunteers have been helping refurbish the house. Conger listed a few priority projects for 2004. >> Read Article |
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