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State tackles speeding
Law enforcement officers across the state will crack down on speeding with extra patrols on local roads, state highways and interstate freeways as Slow Down or Pay Up rolls out across Washington. The speeding campaign aims to reduce speeding-involved crashes, which account for 40 percent of all traffic deaths on the roadways.
The vision of the campaign is Target Zero — zero deaths and serious injuries from traffic crashes in Washington by the year 2030. The plan is being implemented with enforcement, education, engineering and emergency medical services working in concert.
Between 2004 and 2008, 1,166 people died in Washington from speeding-involved crashes, according to Washington’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
From now through May 1, extra speeding patrols will begin throughout Washington on Fridays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays from noon to 8 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 8 p.m.
To learn more about Washington’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan Target Zero, go to www.targetzero.com.
Get efficient, get rebates, incentives, loans
Snohomish County Public Utilities District can assist customers save energy and money through the following programs:
• Low-interest loans. Customers can get a 2.9 percent loan to help pay for electric energy-efficiency improvements — floor, wall or ceiling insulation, insulated windows, heat pump installation. Work must be pre-approved by PUD.
• Weatherization. Incentives offered for electric energy-saving measures — ceiling, floor, wall and duct insulation, windows, electronic programmable thermostats, heat pumps. PUD covers 50 percent of project costs. Work must be pre-approved by the PUD.
• PUD rebates for qualifying energy efficient appliances. $35 rebate for dishwashers; $50 rebate for refrigerators; and $50 to $100 for clothes washers. For information about clothes washer rebates, visit www.washwiserebate.com or call 1-866-632-4636.
The Cash for Appliances Washington program offers additional rebates for qualifying refrigerators and clothes washers.
For more information about ways to save money on energy, customers can visit www.snopud.com or call the PUD Energy Hotline at 425-783-1700, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 p.m.
Preservation program taking applications
Snohomish County’s Historic Preservation Commission is accepting applications from public and nonprofit agencies looking to fund projects that develop and promote heritage preservation in the county including professional development, public education, capital improvements and collections management.
Funds will be awarded on a competitive basis in August to projects that can be completed by Dec. 15. Project allocations have averaged $3,500.
Deadline for application is 5 p.m. May 3. Applications are available at the Office of Economic Development, 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, M/S #411, Everett, WA, 98201. For more information on the program, contact Wendy Becker at 425-388-3186 or wendy.becker@snoco.org.
MLT police office closure
The city of Mountlake Terrace Police Department business office will close from April 16 through April 20 for cleaning, painting and refurnishing the records and lobby areas. Basic office services will be limited to phone calls and e-mail correspondence during the closure. The office will reopen on April 21.
This closure will not affect regular police patrol operations. People should still call 911 if they need an officer. Violations payments may still be made at the drop box outside of the lobby.
For more information on this closure, contact Mountlake Terrace Police Department Management Analyst Joie Worthen at 425-670-8260 or e-mail mltpd@ci.mlt.wa.us.
BUSINESS NEWS
Business help
During the downturn in the economy business owners can turn to the local Small Business Development Center. Services, many available at no cost, range from professional business start up advising, SBA financing and technical assistance to online courses and career training. For more information, contact Pete Quist, SBDC interim director, 425-640-1435, sbdc@edcc.edu.
Edmonds chamber luncheon
Mayor Gary Haakenson will address “The Joys of Being a Lame-Duck Mayor,” 11:30 a.m., April 22 at the Greater Edmonds Chamber of Commerce. The luncheon will be at the Edmonds Yacht Club, 326 Admiral Way.
Reservations required by April 19, online at www.edmondswa.com or 425-670-1496 ext. 3. Reservations are $17.50 for members, $20 for non-members. Walk-in fee is $20.
Edmonds kind of Fourth
The Greater Edmonds Chamber of Commerce is making plans for the Edmonds Fourth of July. With Ron Clyborne as committee chair for the 103rd celebration, sponsorships are currently being accepted. New this year are naming right opportunities for the various components. For more information, contact Deb Anderson 425-314-9433 or visit www.edmondswa.com/ed%20foundation%20sponsorship.pdf.
Ryco expands in MLT
Ryco Company has an expansion project underway that will add almost 7,000 square feet of manufacturing space and 6,200 square feet of office space to its existing 13,884-square-foot Mountlake Terrace facility. BlueStar Construction, of Shoreline, is building the additions.
TOP Food &Drug fundraisers
TOP Food &Drug customer, employee and corporate contributions to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society will top $100,000 this year after a successful campaign at stores, including the Edmonds location.
To spur awareness and contributions, stores offered paper MS Sneakers for $1 apiece at checkout stands March 3-16. Customers at the 33 stores in Washington and Oregon donated $56,730 with their purchases of MS Sneakers. Customers also are making donations with their purchases of Walk MS totes and bottled water at the stores.
MLS donates shoes for Haiti
Nearly 6,000 pairs of shoes are en route to Haiti’s earthquake victims, thanks to donations from members of Northwest Multiple Listing Service.
During the month-long drive, real estate brokers, agents and their clients were asked to donate any type of new or gently worn shoes, including casual, dress and athletic shoes, plus flip flops, sandals and protective footwear.
The 20 pallets containing the boxes of shoes are being transported to the Project Haiti program of Soles4Souls that distributes shoes to people in need.
Business briefs
• Mountlake Terrace Business Association meeting 11:30 a.m., April 21. The Creekside Church, 7011 226th Pl. SW. Lunch is $7.
• The Greater Edmonds Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast, Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m., Fairwinds-Brighton Court, 6520 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Free to attend, breakfast can be ordered for $8. For more information, call 425-670-1496.
• Mill Creek Business Association, April 20, Mill Creek City Hall. For more information, contact Bridget 425-385-2501.
• The Rotary Club of Edmonds Daybreakers, 7 a.m. every Tuesday, Edmonds Yacht Club.
CIVIC SERVICE
IRS seeks volunteers for advocacy panel
The Internal Revenue Service seeks Washington state volunteers to serve on the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel, a federal advisory committee that provides a forum for taxpayers across the country to raise concerns about IRS service and offer suggestions for improvement.
To be a member of the TAP, you must be a U.S. citizen, current with your federal tax obligations, able to commit 300 to 500 hours during the year and able to pass an FBI criminal background check. New TAP members will serve a three-year term starting in December 2010.
Applications will be accepted through April 30. Applications are available online at www.improveirs.org. For additional information, call (888) 912-1227.
Volunteers from South County needed
Evergreen Hospice and Palliative Care seeks volunteers to serve hospice patients and their families in South County cities providing companionship, life review, compassionate presence, light household help, running errands or providing respite so the primary caregiver can have a break.
Evergreen offers in-depth training. For more information, call 425-899-1040 or visit www.evergreenhealthcare.org/hospice.
MLT boards need members
Mountlake Terrace residents are needed to serve on a variety of city boards and commissions including the Arts Advisory Commission, Community Policing Advisory Board, Library Board, Planning Commission and Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission. Members do not need specialized training or experience.
New terms will begin on July 1 or as vacancies occur. The City Council will conduct interviews, making appointments June 7.
Applications and information are available through the City Clerk’s Office at 425-744-6206 or cityhall@ci.mlt.wa.us. Visit the city’s Web site for more details at www.cityofmlt.com, click on For Residents/ Advisory Boards &Commissions. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 14.
Easter thanks
More than 2,000 children participated in the city of Mill Creek Parks and Recreation Department Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt. Participants donated 668 pounds of food and a dozen new blankets to the Volunteers of America Food Bank.
The city would be unable to hold this free community event without the support of sponsors, supporters and volunteers including the Journey Church, Town Center Starbucks, Fire District No. 7, Mill Creek Rotary, Windermere Mill Creek, Central Market, Sullivan Orthodontics, Pacific Medical Centers Canyon Park, Waste Management, Friends of the Mill Creek Library, Copiers Etcetera, Inc, The Little Gym of Alderwood, just2dads Insurance &Financial Services, The Goddard School, Budget Blinds in Mill Creek, FROST Donuts, The Donaldson Clinic, Peoples Bank, and Jet City Pizza in Silver Lake.
PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE
SOUTH COUNTY
Alderwood Water District Board of Commissioners, 5 p.m., April 19, 3626 156th St. SW, Lynnwood.
Snohomish County Fire District 1 Board of Commissioners, 7 p.m. April 20, 12425 Meridian Ave., Everett.
Snohomish County Public Facilities District, 3-5 p.m., April 15, Rockefeller Ave, 3rd Floor Willis Tucker Room, Everett.
Snohomish County Public Utility District, Commission Meeting, 9 a.m., April 20, 2320 California St., Everett.
EDMONDS
City Council, 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, Council Chambers, 250 Fifth Ave. N. On the agenda: public hearings on dogs on public grounds, traffic impact fees, stormwater management, concession agreements, budget cuts. Broadcast on Channel 21 at noon and 7 p.m. the following Wednesday, noon on Friday and Monday.
Hearing Examiner, 3 p.m. April 15, Council Chambers 250 Fifth Ave. N.
Cemetery Board, 4 p.m. April 15, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St.
Library Board, 6 p.m. April 19, library conference room, 650 Main St.
Economic Development Commission, April 21, 6 p.m. Brackett Room, City Hall, 121 Fifth Ave. N.
LYNNWOOD
City Council, 7 p.m. April 27, Council Chambers, 19100 44th Ave. W. Broadcast on Comcast Channel 28, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sundays. 425-670-5000.
Planning Commission, 7 p.m. April 22, City Hall Council Chambers, 19100 44th Ave. W.
Historical Commission, 7 p.m. April 20, City Hall Conference Rooms, 19100 44th Ave. W.
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE
City Council, 7 p.m. April 19, Council Chambers, 6100 219th St. SW, Suite 200. 425-776-1161. On the agenda: public hearing updating the telecommunications code. Audio available at www.cityofmlt.com/cityServices/cityCouncil/councilMeetings.htm
Arts Advisory Commission, 7 p.m. April 20, Recreation Pavilion, 5303 228th St. SW.
Library Board, 5:30 p.m. April 21, Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W.
MILL CREEK
City Council, 6 p.m. April 27, City Hall, 15728 Main St. 425-745-1891.
Design Review Board, 5:15 p.m. April 15, City Hall, 15728 Main St.
Planning Commission, 7 p.m. April 15, City Hall, 15728 Main St.
Youth Advisory Board, 3:30 p.m. April 21, City Hall, 15728 Main St.. For more information, call 425-921-5779.
BRIER
City Council, 7:30 p.m. April 27, City Hall, 2901 228th St. SW.
Planning Commission, 7 p.m. April 21, Council Chambers, 2901 228th St. SW.
WOODWAY
Town Council, 7 p.m. April 19, Town Hall, 23920 113th Place W.
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