City Briefs

Inslee will meet

with war foes

U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee, D-Bainbridge Island, will meet locally with members of Sound Nonviolent Opponents of War (SNOW) regarding their efforts to persuade the administration to avoid entering into war with Iraq.

Some members of the Puget Sound area coalition are spending time at the U.S. Capitol this week to talk with members of Congress and their staff, and to distribute letters, petitions and photographs to members of Congress.

The local meeting with 50 members from combined SNOW groups in Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Lake Forest Park and Bothell, is scheduled for 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 at Inslee’s district office, 21905 64th Ave. West, #101, Mountlake Terrace.

Recycle your threads in Terrace

King County Solid Waster division is kicking off it’s first ever Threadcycle 2003 program. The program encourages citizens to donate their used clothes and linens to reduce landfill waste. While most of the drop off spots are in the Seattle -area— Regal Cinemas Mountlake 9 movie theater at 6009 SW 244th St. SW. in Mountlake Terrace is also a drop off spot. The used clothes and linens will then be distributed among participating thrift stores.

Dump in MLT to close for remodel

The Snohomish County solid waste transfer station and recycle center in Mountlake Terrace will be closed after March 16 until summer 2004 for a major remodel.

According to Snohomish County solid waste director Jeff Kelley-Clarke disposal needs have outgrown the current facility and a new station has been designed to accommodate area growth. The new facility, mostly covered, will feature a new “flat floor” design, additional scale houses, a new expanded recycling area and additional holding lanes to keep traffic off the street, he said. Private and Mountlake Terrace city property was also acquired in order for the expansion to happen. A parcel of property formerly used by a moving company, across the street from the current site will be used as the new, larger recycling center. It will have larger easier to use containers and a staff member will be stationed there to keep the area clean, he said.

For more information about Snohomish County recycling or transfer stations call 425-388-3425. Or the Facilities Update Hotline at 425-388-3121 to check updates on Solid Waste facility construction projects, or go to www.co.Snohomish.wa.us/publicwk/solidwaste/information/swfacilities.htm.

For more information about King County- Shoreline transfer station at 2300 N. 165th call 206-296-6540.

Fire Dist. 1 safety seat checks

Fire District 1 is offering free child safety seat checks by appointment Tuesday, Feb. 18 at the Mariner Fire Station, 12310 Meridian Avenue. Each check takes about 30 minutes. To arrange an appointment, call Public Education Coordinator Kim Schroeder at (425) 551-1254 or email her at kschroeder@firedistrict1.org .

MLT Yard sale, cleanup coming

Put this on your calendars: The annual Mountlake city wide yard sale is the weekend of May 2,3 and 4.

Then, the city’s annual spring cleanup, on May 7 will allow residents unlimited quantities of garbage picked up free of charge. The event also offers a free-drop off time on May 10. Look for more information about the city-wide yard sale and cleanup in an upcoming edition of the Enterprise, the March edition of the City Happenings newsletter and a flyer in residents’ utility bills. Info: 425-776-1161.

Stevens Hospital has new website

Among other things the new website includes an array of free and low-cost health education classes and materials Stevens Healthcare offers to the community. Go to www.stevenshealthcare.org. For more information call Beth Engel in public relations at 425-640-4034.

Police offer

citizens’ academy

The Lynnwood Police department is accepting applications for its 16-week citizens’ academy. The course teaches Lynnwood residents about police procedures and includes information about how detectives solve crimes using fingerprints and DNA, the department’s canine unit and tours of the jail and 911 center, among other things.

Classes meet 7-10 p.m. every Thursday. The free course begins Feb. 20 and ends June 5. For more information or to sign up, call Trudy Dana at 744-6939, e-mail tdana@ci.lynnwood.wa.us or sign up on the Lynnwood Police Department’s Web site, www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/police. Applications for the academy can also be picked up at the front desk of the police department, 19321 44th Ave. W. in Lynnwood.

Lynnwood seeks parks’ member

The City of Lynnwood is seeking applicants for an opening on the Lynnwood Parks and Recreation Board.

This is a mayor-appointed position, which is confirmed by the City Council, and has a three-year term. The opening is for an unexpired term ending on May 31, 2004. Responsibilities include attending one monthly meeting, as well as other meetings and activities as appropriate. Applicants must live within Lynnwood’s city limits.

The Lynnwood Parks and Recreation Board is made up of seven volunteers who work to support parks and recreation in Lynnwood.

To apply, contact Elena Victorine at 425-744-6475, via e-mail at evictorine@ci.lynnwood.wa.us or write to the city of Lynnwood Parks and Recreation Board, P.O. Box 5008, Lynnwood, WA 98046-5008.

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.

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.

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.

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.