Front Porch: Join a search and rescue team

Published 9:53 pm Thursday, May 14, 2009

Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue is looking for volunteers for the upcoming rescue season. Anyone older than 14, with a passion for the outdoors and helping lost and injured people, is welcome to apply.

Search and Rescue is hosting a two-day academy June 6 and 7 at Taylor’s Landing near Snohomish.

For more information, go to www.scvsar.org or call 425-388-3328.

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Fundraiser in Mill Creek: A spaghetti luncheon is planned for noon today at North Creek Retirement Community, 1907 201st Place SE in Bothell.

It’s a fundraiser for the Mill Creek Senior Program.

There will be a live swing band and dancing. The donation is $20.

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PUD program evens out bills: Snohomish County PUD’s Equalized Payment Plan is designed to make bill paying easier with equal payments each month throughout the year.

The equalized payments help customers budget their energy expenses better because large swings in payments are avoided between seasons.

The plan is available at any time of the year to customers with a zero balance.

The PUD recommends 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.