Peace effort continues
The next big event of the Lake Forest Park for Peace group is set for 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, at Bothell and Ballinger ways. Members will read the names of those killed in the war, American and Iraqi, and bells will be tolled. The event may last all afternoon and will conclude with a candlelight vigil, say organizers.
Culp inquest is months away
An inquest could still be months away after Everett resident Eugene A. Culp, 39, died of a gunshot would to the torso on Oct. 13.
“My sources tell me it could be months from now,” said acting King County Sheriff’s spokesman Rodney Chinnick.
Culp was shot by Shoreline police officers after he attempted to run over officers with his car, according to sources.
Collecting coats for needy children
TOP Food &Drug stores in Western Washington are again collecting donations for the 11th-annual Warm Coats for Kids campaign, which started Monday, Jan. 1.
The Warm Coats for Kids campaign is seeking new or gently worn coats, hats, scarves and mittens.
All donations will be distributed in Western Washington through local social welfare agencies, including Treehouse, Multi Service Center of North and East King County, Eastside Domestic Violence, the YWCA and Family Services.
Customers of TOP Food &Drug have donated between 5,000 and 6,000 coats annually to the drive in recent years. Participating TOP Food &Drug stores include the Shoreline store at 1201 N. 175th Street.
This year’s drive will conclude Jan. 31.
Bulk yard collection in LFP
Bring bulky yard waste that is too large (or too much) to be placed in containers at a special bulk yard waste collection in Lake Forest Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6 at the parking lot at city hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE. Whole Christmas trees are accepted, with no flocking or tinsel. No commercial loads. The free collection events are open for Lake Forest Park business owners and residents only.
Aurora comment period extended
The deadline for submitting comments to the City of Shoreline about the environmental scope of the Aurora Corridor Project, N. 165th to N. 205th Streets, has been extended to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007. Send comments to Kris Overleese, City of Shoreline, 17544 Midvale Avenue N., Suite 100, Shoreline, WA 98133. Comment forms also are available at www.cityofshoreline.com.
Expecting a tax refund?
Free Quality Tax Preparation and Electronic Filing is available at Hopelink’s Shoreline Center. Taxes are prepared by IRS certified multilingual volunteers and are electronically filed for quick refunds. Bring your checking and savings account information to the tax site and have your refund directly deposited into multiple accounts.
The tax preparation will be held from 5-9 p.m. . on Tuesdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays Jan. 16 through April 15, 2007.
Hopelink Shoreline Center is located at 15809 Westminster Way N.
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Join ‘The Club’
The Shoreline Police Department is making it easier for Shoreline residents to protect themselves against car theft. The department is selling an anti-theft steering wheel device to residents at a reduced cost of $10 plus tax, or $15 plus tax for the larger truck model. The device sells for $35 or more at retail stores.
According to Shoreline Police Officer Deneese Elfenson, the Club Anti Auto Theft device is the best police-recommended device to deter car theft. “If a car thief looks inside a car and sees the club on the steering wheel, they will move on,” she said.
The Club makes vehicles undriveable by locking onto the steering wheel to prevent it from turning. It can be attached in seconds each time you park.
The Club may be purchased at the Shoreline Police Station, 1206 N. 185th St., at the Eastside Storefront, 521 NE 165th St. or the Westside Storefront, 624 Richmond Beach Road.
If you would like to purchase The Club at a storefront office, please call ahead to make sure an officer will be available. For more information about The Club program, contact Officer Elfenson at the Eastside Storefront at 206-363-8424.
City briefs can be sent to shoreline@heraldnet.com or mailed to 4303 198th St. SW. Lynnwood, WA 98036.
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