City briefs
Published 5:45 am Thursday, February 28, 2008
Lynn. Police plan 9/11 event
Flags flown over “Ground Zero” in New York will be raised in a ceremony at the Lynnwood Police Department on Sept. 11.
The flags were presented to the Lynnwood Police Department by the New York Port Authority Police Department when Lynnwood officers delivered a Memorial Shadow Box to them on Aug. 23.
With the permission of Lynnwood Police Chief Steve Jensen, those flags will be flown over the Lynnwood Police Department on Sept. 11, from sunrise until 6 p.m.. There will be a formal “retiring of the colors” beginning at 5 p.m. on Sept. 11 at the police department, 19321 44th Ave. W. in Lynnwood. Honor guards from the Washington State Patrol, Seattle, Everett and the Marine Corps will be at the event to assist. There will be the minute of sirens, 21 bells, bag pipes and trumpet as well.
MLT Blood drive to remember 9/11
The City of Mountlake Terrace has organized a blood drive for Thursday, Sept. 11 in the Civic Center/Library parking lot from 1 to 7 p.m. The entire process, which includes a health history questionnaire, a brief physical exam, blood donation, as well as refreshments for the donors, usually takes about forty-five minutes. The blood drive will feature a Puget Sound Blood Center “blood mobile” that will accommodate walk-ins as well as those individuals who contact HR Manager Mike Pivec (744-6216 or E-mail mpivec@ci.mountlake-terrace.wa.us) in advance to schedule an appointment. To minimize your wait to donate on that day, plan to make an appointment.
9/11 unity event at local church
Meadowdale Baptist Church invites the community for a day of remembrance and unity on Sept. 11.
From 7 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 11, there will be a special remembrance service to mark the two year anniversary of September 11 attacks on the United States and to give honor to those who are fighting the War on terrorism or who have died trying.
Meadowdale Baptist Church is located at 4900 168th St. SW in Lynnwood. For more information call 425-745-6464.
Lynn. FD raises money for MDA
During their two day “Fill the Boot” fundraiser recently on two busy Lynnwood street corners, the Lynnwood Fire Department raised $11,055 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. According to the fundraiser’s coordinator, Lynnwood raised the most money for MDA in the north Sound Region.
Talk biz with Lynn. Mayor
The Lynnwood business community is invited to meet with Lynnwood Mayor Mike McKinnon from 7:30 to 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at the Old Country Buffet, 4601 200th St. SW in the Lynnwood Square Shopping Center.
At this Lynnwood Advisory Group event: Give comments and ask questions of the Mayor, learn more about what is happening in Lynnwood, identify issues facing Lynnwood businesses, give the city your business perspective and provide input on the city’s economic development.
Please reserve a seat by Sept. 16 by calling 425-670-6677.
Church and biz join to help kids
Terwedo Financial Services, LLC in Edmonds and Trinity Lutheran Church in Lynnwood have joined together and will prepare school kits for children in the South Snohomish County area.
The event sponsored by Trinity Lutheran is called “Tons of Love Sunday.”
Beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7, activities will include door-to-door food collection, grocery store food collection, quilting, assembling school and health kits, sorting and packing clothing, and prayer, a press release stated. Some items needed for the preparation of the school kits include crayons, pencils, notebook paper, tab dividers and scissors.
Starting school with the proper supplies is important for children. To help gather items for this event, contact Trinity Lutheran Church at www.trinitylutheranchurch.com or call 425-778-2159.
MLT City Council candidate forum
The Mountlake Terrace Seniors Group has organized a Meet the Candidates for the Mountlake Terrace City Council forum for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21 at the Mountlake Terrace library, next to the city hall on 58th Ave. W..
The Mountlake Terrace City Council candidates are: Pat Cordova who is running against Michelle Nobles, A.J. Housler who is running against John Zambrano and Laura Sonmore who is running against Eric Teegarden.
Moderator for the forum will be Jim Hills, the Enterprise Newspapers’ publisher.
Refreshments sponsored by Friends of the Mountlake Terrace Library. For more information call Murray Levin at 425-640-9794.
Walk for MLT’s Chauncey Jones
At the young age of 20, Chauncey Jones, a 1998 graduate of Mountlake Terrace High School, was diagnosed with Leukemia. Chauncey’s fight was brief and intense, lasting only four months.
To honor his life, his family and friends or “Chauncey’s Team” have joined together and organized a fund raising walk to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in his name.
“Light the Night Walk” has been organized from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20 at Greenlake in Seattle. There will be food, raffle prizes and other activities at this event.
Individuals or businesses can designate themselves as part of the “Team” and collect pledges. They can opt to walk in the walk and/or put up posters or donate food or raffle items.
A shuttle will be available to all participants for the walk and leaves from the 65th and Ravenna Park and Ride frequently to shuttle participants to Greenlake. Walkers should meet and sign in at the Amphitheater at Greenlake at 6 p.m. The shuttle will transport people back and forth all evening long.
Sexual predator housing hearing
The Lynnwood City Council will conduct a public hearing on an ordinance that regulates the location of a facility which could house, treat and supervise violent predatory sex offenders in Lynnwood.
The public hearing is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22 at the City Council Chambers, 19100 44th Avenue W.. For more information call 425- 775-1971.
Free and safe fun for teens
The Neutral Zone, a non-profit organization which benefits at risk youth, continues its safe and supervised Friday and Saturday night programs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Scriber Lake High School, 20525 52nd Ave. W in Lynnwood. The always free program for youth 12 to 20 includes free food, games, basketball, movies and more. Volunteers are needed. For more information call 425-344-6445.
Donate your old car for a cause
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Snohomish County are starting a car donation program. Funds from the program will benefit the activities of the Boys and Girls Clubs. For more information call 1-800-246-0493.
Donate an old cell phone for safety
Project Donate a Phone is back on and the need is high, say officials for The Snohomish County Center for Battered Women.
The center is in need of old or new cellular phones, even ones with missing parts can help, Center officials said. Usable cell phones will be provided free to all women who use the center’s services. In case of emergency old phones can still be used to dial 911. The ones that can’t be used will be recycled to a business who has agreed to pay the non-profit organization for parts. To donate phones, drop them off at the Mountlake Terrace Police Department at 5906 232nd St. SW or to the Snohomish County Center for Battered Women at 1310 Pacific Avenue in Everett #5 (corner of Grand and Pacific) or Mr. Bill’s restaurant at the Everett Mall. More information call Terri or Vicci at 425-259-2827. The Center for Battered women are also looking for volunteers. For more information contact Darla Lewis at 425-259-2827, ext. 18.
Play dates for children -5
There is an ongoing play group from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursdays at Maplewood Presbyterian Church at 19523 84th Ave. W. This is a chance for parents to meet other parents and their children, under 5-years old to meet new friends. For more information call the Family Support Center in Lynnwood at 425-670-8984.
ESL conversation group in Lynnwood
There is an ongoing English as a second language class going on from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursdays at the Family Support Center in Lynnwood at 6330 195th St. SW. Practice English with a trained tutor and others in the process of learning English.
For more information call 425- 670-8984.
VFW meets first Thursdays
The Veterans of Foreign Wars, All – American Post 1040, Lynnwood meets the at 7:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at the Alderwood Youth Club, 19619 – 24th.
For more information contact Post Commander Martin Spani at 425- 673-7702 or 425-774-7416 for information. All combat Veterans who earned a campaign medal are eligible for membership.
Go to a City Council meeting
Lynnwood City Council regular meetings start at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of the month.
Mountlake Terrace City Council regular meetings start at 7 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of the month.
Brier City Council regular meetings start at 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.
For more information in Lynnwood call 425-775-1971 in Mountlake Terrace 425-776-1161 and in Brier 425-775-5440.
Free car seat checks in Lynnwood
Motor vehicle crashes are the single largest cause of child fatalities in the country, officials said.
However, proper child seat safety can reduce the risk of injury or death by 70 percent, officials added, if the car seat is installed correctly. Lynnwood Police have recently nationally certified five technicians to help parents and care givers be sure their precious cargo is as safe as possible.
Free car seat checks are now available every Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m. by appointment, at the Lynnwood Police Station at 19321 44th Avenue West. Checks take about 30 to 45 minutes to complete and it is best to have the child there for the check. For more info. or to make an appointment call 425-744-6900.
Have a court date? Click here:
Citizens can now go to a new website, www.courts.wa.gov, and look up their court dates by clicking on “find your court date” and entering a valid name or case number.
All courts in Washington including Lynnwood Municipal and South Snohomish County District Court are on the site except for Seattle Municipal Court.
Given that court proceedings may be rescheduled at any time, official said, users are encouraged to call their local court the morning of their appearance. An automated court directory is also available online via the Washington Courts website, combined with a “Courthouse Locator” which provides maps and directions to every courthouse throughout Washington State. For the Lynnwood Municipal Court call 425-670-6668. For the South Snohomish County District Court call 425-774-8803.
Free blood pressure screening at library
Red Cross volunteers provide free blood pressure screening from 1 to 3 p.m. on the first and third Friday of each month at the Lynnwood Library at 19200 44th Ave. W.
