City briefs

Court amnesty

in Lynnwood

The Lynnwood, Edmonds and Bothell Municipal Courts have a deal for you. During the month of October, many fees will be waived on past fines. For example: If someone had a $500 fine five years ago, the fine now would be $1,200 with fees. But during the month of October the cost for the fine would only be $575, said Jill O’Cain, Lynnwood court administrator.

The effort includes almost 100 other courts in the state. The collection agency the courts deal with are waiving late and other fees except for a fee capped at $75.

This is offer ends on Oct. 31, 2002.

To pay a fine contact AllianceOne at 1-800-456-8838. For more information go to www.courts.wa.gov.

Foster-adoptive families needed

Lutheran Community Services has reported foster-adoptive families are urgently needed for the Permanency Planning Program for children under the age of 9. Free information night is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 14 at the Family Support Center, 6330 195th St. SW in Lynnwood. For more information call 206-694-5713.

MLT Seniors Group auction

The Mountlake Terrace Seniors Group will be having a fundraising chili dinner at 5:30 p.m. and silent auction starting at 8 p.m. on Oct. 25. The event will take place at Bethesda Lutheran Church at 23406 56th Ave. W. in Mountlake Terrace.

If you have items to be donated to the auction call the senior house at 425-672-2407.

Lynnwood girl saves her family

Lynnwood resident Allison Lisle received national recognition recently from U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee, D-Bainbridge Island for her use of home safety lessons to help her family escape from their burning home.

Lisle learned her safety lessons when she visited the Great Safety Adventure, an annual exhibit organized by the Home Safety Council. After her training at the exhibit, she took the initiative to inform her parents that they needed to create a fire escape plan for their home, including an outdoor meeting place. When the kitchen caught fire just one day later, Lisle immediately ran to the family’s outdoor meeting place with her family close behind.

Shop safely online

at library

The Shopping safely online forum will be from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17 at the Lynnwood Library (19200 44th Ave. W.).

Join Kari Sharrodd from the Washington and Oregon better Business Bureau for a consumer education lecture on how to safely shop on the Internet. Learn five “red flags” of online fraud and how to spot a bogus Web site.

This is a Sno-Isle Library Public Forum presentation. A monthly series of programs on topics of interests to adults. Attendance is free. Preregister by calling the Lynnwood Library at 425-778-2148.

Councils change

meeting times

As of Sept. 1, Lynnwood City Council meetings will start earlier, at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of the month. In February, the Mountlake Terrace City Council changed its regular meeting times to 7 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month.

The councils decided to start a little earlier because the meetings were ending so late, officials in both cities said.

Brier City Council still starts its regular meetings 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.

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. Training is available in mid- September. For more information contact Darla Lewis at 425-259-2827, ext. 18. Applications must be received no later than Sept. 6.

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.

MLT Crime Watch volunteers needed

Crime Watch is looking for new members. Retired citizens who would like to join the group can pick up an application at the Mountlake Terrace Police Department, 5906 232nd St. SW. Volunteers work an average of two hours a week and are provided with uniforms. This is a non-enforcement, non-confrontational patrol program, so no weapons are used. The volunteers in the Crime Watch program enjoy the camaraderie of the group and being able to give something back to the community, officials said. For more information contact Joie Worthen, Crime Prevention Coordinator at the Mountlake Terrace Police Department at 425-670-8260.

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.

Civic panel spots open in Lynnwood

Lynnwood is seeking volunteers for many of their boards and commissions. Volunteers are needed for the Citizen’s Salary Commission or the Civil service commission. Members meet once a month on the first Wednesday of the month. For more info. or if interested call human resources director Robin Hall at 425-775-1971. Lynnwood is also seeking volunteers for their art’s commission. For more information call Fred Wong at 425-744-6459.

Volunteers are also needed for the planning commission, if interested call Ron Hough 425-670-6655 and for the historical commission contact Darryl Eastin at 425-670-6652.

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.

Clothes for Kids needs volunteers

Clothes for Kids, a non-profit organization that provides new and quality used clothing for children in the Edmonds School District or Snohomish County Head Start needs volunteers. Call Sharie or Brenda from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday – Friday at 425-670-7285 for more information.

Be aware of local lane closures

The Snohomish County Department of Public Works advises motorists in the Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace and Brier areas of lane closures or traffic delays.

• There will be a single lane closure on 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Oct. 15. Crews have been authorized to install water and sewer connections in two phases there.

• There will be a single lane closure to through traffic on 156th St. SW. from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Oct. 30. The street has been closed for the purpose of installing cable in existing manholes.

• There will be a single lane closure on 164th And Manor Way from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Oct. 30 for the purpose of road widening.

Any questions regarding these projects may be directed to Snohomish County public works at 425-388-6453. Emergency vehicles will have access at all times.