Citizens’ group meets March 18
John Caulfield, Mountlake Terrace City Manager, will be the featured speaker at the next Mountlake Terrace Citizen Voices meeting. Caulfield will talk about how the city works, where your voice will be most effective, where to take your concerns and answer questions from the audience.
Everyone is invited. The next meeting is set for 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 18, at the Mountlake Terrace Library.
A citizens’ group, known as Mountlake Terrace Citizen Voices, intends to facilitate public discourse, education and action among Terrace citizens in a respectful way.
“We plan to bring interesting discussions, speakers and fun forums to you through the Mountlake Terrace Citizen Voices group,” said Sharon Maynard, a member of the group.
For information about Mountlake Terrace Citizen Voices, contact Sharon Maynard at 425-774-1142.
Benefit for sick boy
Glenn’s Welding is hosting a fundraiser for Jake Finkbonner, the 6-year-old boy with the flesh-eating bacteria. Stop by, enjoy free hot dogs and make a donation. All funds will be donated to him.
The event is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at Glenn’s Welding, 16515 Alderwood Mall Parkway, Lynnwood. For information call 425-743-2226.
Breakfast to benefit students
The Public Education Foundation for the Edmonds School District will host its 19th annual business breakfast at 7 a.m. Friday, March 17, at Edmonds Woodway High School.
The foundation is a community-based non-profit organization committed to creating opportunities for students to maximize their personal, creative and academic potential.
To purchase tickets ($50) for the breakfast or for more information on helping the foundation, call 425- 670-7260 or e-mail pef@edmonds.wed-net.edu. Registration can also be completed online at www.edmondspef.com.
Seniors meet new city manager
Seniors are invited to meet the new Mountlake City Manager John Caulfield at a special luncheon hosted by the Mountlake Terrace Seniors Group.
The luncheon will start at noon, Wednesday, March 15, at the Bethesda Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 23406 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. At 12:30 p.m., Caulfield will discuss issues about the city and take questions.
Admission is free to attend the event and hear Caulfield speak. The luncheon is $4 per person. Call 425-672-2407 by Monday, March 13, for luncheon reservations.
Terrace course at Seattle Golf Show
Look for the Ballinger Lake Golf Course and operators Hardy Golf LLC at the Seattle Golf Show March 17, 18 and 19 at Qwest Field Event Center. Tyrone and Carol Hardy, who operate the municipal golf course for the city of Mountlake Terrace, said they are “excited” to show off the Ballinger Lake Golf Course to the golfing community. Tickets to the Seattle Golf Show are $10 for adults, $6 for seniors and $3 for kids age 10 or older and can be purchased at the door.
Ballinger Lake Golf Course is also registering golfers for the Ballinger Lake Golf Club (mens and ladies clubs). The annual membership allows players to establish handicaps and play in club events. Cost is $45. The membership does not cover the cost of green fees or competition fees. For information or to register, call the Ballinger Lake Golf Course at (425) 697-GOLF (4653).
Tax assistance
at libraries, EdCC
Sno-Isle Libraries, in partnership with AARP, and volunteer accounting students at Edmonds Community College and Central Washington University are providing tax assistance at many community libraries through April 15.
At Edmonds Community College, free income tax help will be available 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at Mountlake Terrace Hall Room 212. Volunteer accounting students from EdCC and Central Washington University will help prepare forms, answer questions and file electronically for free.
At local libraries, AARP volunteers are available to assist seniors and others with tax preparation needs and questions.
In Lynnwood, volunteers will be available 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through April 15 and 6-9 p.m. Mondays through April 10. The library is located at 19200 44th Ave. W.
In Mountlake Terrace, volunteers will be available 4-8:30 p.m. through April 12. The Mountlake Terrace Library is located at 23300 58th Ave. W.
To schedule an appointment, call 360-435-3033. Bring last year’s tax return if possible.
County Red Cross marks 90 years
The Snohomish County Chapter of the American Red Cross is celebrating 90 years of service. Today, there are about 400 volunteers trained to respond to emergencies.
During the chapter’s last fiscal year, which ended June 30, it helped 326 victims of house or apartment fires, trained 7,493 people in its health and safety classes, and provided emergency services to 384 military families. In 2005, the chapter provided 1,107 families with assistance paying their Snohomish County PUD bills through its Project Pride program.
For information on how to help the chapter as a donor or volunteer, call 425-252-4103, or go to www.snohomishcounty. redcross.org.
VFW open
to new members
The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1040, Lynnwood welcomes new members. All veterans and active duty members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have been awarded a campaign ribbon are eligible for membership. The VFW meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7 PM at the Alderwood Youth Club located at 19719 24th Ave. W. in Lynnwood. For information, contact Post Commander, Martin Spani at 425-774-7416 or John Beam, Post Quartermaster/Adjutant at 425-742-0495.
Nominate notable
county youth
The annual Youth Challenge Awards, started in 1990, honors outstanding young people who are making the county a better place to live. Individuals or groups must be in grades seven through 12 and either live or attend school — public or private — in Snohomish County. To nominate a student, complete the form at www.lynnwoodrotary.org. To request a paper form, call Theresa Poalucci at (425) 775-2400. Nominations must be received or postmarked by March 26.
Sewer main fixed
Buno Construction of Snohomish finished replacing the force main pipe at the Terrace Ridge lift pump station this week, said Willem H. Van Ry, the Mountlake Terrace Engineering Services Director. The remaining work, including the restoration of street pavement and other disturbed areas, is expected to be completed in April if weather permits.
The $173,672 project will replace the last of the city’s old asbestos cement force mains. The Terrace Ridge force main is the same pipe that leaked in September and released sewage through a storm drain and into Lyon Creek.
The Terrace Ridge force main is one of several projects the city is undertaking in an ongoing program to replace 40-year-old sewer main pipes throughout the city. The projects are funded by the city’s sewer construction fund, which is replenished by sewer utility fees.
In the spring, the city will seek construction bids for a combined storm and sanitary sewer construction project to reconstruct about 1,500 feet of sewer pipe, install more manholes and other repairs. The estimated cost is $325,000.
New fire marshal
LeRoy “Pinky” McNulty, a fire inspector, was promoted to assistant chief and fire marshal on Feb. 27, the Lynnwood Fire Department announced. The Fire Department badge pinning ceremony is tentatively scheduled for March 10.
A Lynnwood city employee for 27 years, McNulty previously served as firefighter EMT and hazardous material technician before becoming a fire inspector. He was the lead fire inspector for the Alderwood mall remodel. For 10 years, McNulty has taught at Edmonds, Everett and Bellevue community colleges as a fire science instructor.
Lynnwood police seek robber
Police are searching for a man suspected of robbing more than 10 smoke shops and convenience stores in Lynnwood and south Snohomish County.
No one has been injured during the robberies, but the suspect has reportedly flashed a gun while demanding money.
The suspect, who has worn a white mask, is a white man, about 5 feet 9 inches to 6 feet tall, with a thin build. He is thought to be in his 20s.
Anyone with information is asked to call detective Jerry Rittgarn at 425-744-6924.
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