FYI
Published 10:38 pm Thursday, December 13, 2007
Illegal parking carries hefty fine
The busy holiday shopping season makes finding good parking spots near stores tough, but don’t be tempted to illegally park in a spot reserved for a person with a disability, even if you only plan on being in the store for a minute.
The state Department of Licensing tracks disabled parking credentials for more than 300,000 people. It is essential for shoppers with disabilities to have access to spots reserved for them.
Using a designated disabled parking spot without a disabled parking license plate or placard may result in an unexpected holiday expense. The fine for the parking infraction is $250.
The department also would like to remind retailers that blocking access to disabled parking spots or signs with parking lot displays, booths or merchandise is against the law and makes it difficult for shoppers with disabilities to visit the store.
Dinner and auction benefit injured man
An auction and dinner dance are planned for 8 p.m. Saturday at 2810 Lombard Ave., Everett.
Proceeds will benefit John Hedges, the son of an Everett Community College employee, who suffered a spinal cord injury in November.
A suggested donation is $5. For more information, call 425-344-1245.
Share your holiday cards
Do you have a homemade card featuring a funny family photo? Share it with the world.
E-mail photos or the whole card to jdavis@heraldnet.com; mail them to The Herald, Attn.: Jim Davis, P.O. Box 930, Everett, WA 98206; or deliver them to our office at 1213 California St., Everett.
The cards must be original work and you must be able to ensure they can be reprinted. Include the name of the photographer or artist, a daytime phone number or e-mail address and the names of the people in the picture. Include a description of the card and what makes the season so special for your family. The deadline is Thursday.
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