FYI

Published 10:36 pm Tuesday, November 18, 2008

PUD program evens out bills

Snohomish County PUD offers a way for customers to even out the difference between higher winter electricity bills and lower summer bills.

The utility’s Equalized Payment Plan is designed to make bill paying easier with equal payments each month throughout the year. The plan is available at any time of the year to customers with a zero balance.

The PUD recommends that customers obtain one year of service at their current address before starting the plan to establish an accurate payment amount. At the end of the year, the account is evaluated and a new monthly payment amount is calculated based on the previous year’s use and the account balance.

Monthly payment amounts may vary from one year to the next, based on changes in the weather and energy use.

For more information, call 425-783-1000.

Rail fans meet tonight in Everett

Snohomish rail fans meet at 7 tonight at the Hilton Lake Fire Station, 3525 108th St. SE, Everett.

Anyone who enjoys railroads is welcome to attend and see slides or video programs about trains.

Marines operating Toys for Tots drive

U.S. Marines will collect donations for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Campaign from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Haggen Food and Pharmacy stores in Stanwood, Arlington, Marysville and Lake Stevens.

Granite Falls kids get entertainment

The Harmonica Pocket Children’s Show offers “Singing Thanksgiving!” at the Granite Falls Library.

The program is planned for 11 a.m. Saturday at 815 E. Galena St.

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