American Legion: Flag retirement

Saturday, May 16, 2015

Photo by Carl Dinse
From Post 227
American Legion

The US flag is an honored symbol of our nation. When a flag is no longer suitable for display, it should not be discarded. There is a proper procedure to retire it with honor.   

Flag retirement ceremonies will be conducted by the American Legion in Cle Elum, Washington on May 25th. Bob Grasmick, a member of American Legion Post 227, will be taking flags to the ceremony to be retired.

If you have a flag to be retired, call Bob at 206-364-9254 before May 22 to make arrangements to transfer the flag to him.



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David Hammond, Phillippa Kassover will vie to replace Johnson on LFP Council

By Evan Smith

Lake Forest Park City Council candidate David Hammond will meet Phillippa Kassover in the November election for the Council position that Jeff Johnson is giving up to run for mayor.

Hammond, who had filed Thursday to run against Councilman Tom French, withdrew that filing Friday and re-filed to run against Kassover.

Candidate filing ended Friday afternoon.

Hammond is a Lake Forest Park Water District commissioner.

Kassover last year recruited Democratic precinct committee officer candidates in the 46th Legislative District, including Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and northeast Seattle.

The two will meet for the only contested position in Lake Forest Park City government.

Hammond’s switch means that French will be unopposed for re-election. Councilwoman Catherine Stanford also will be unopposed.

With no Lake Forest Park position having more than two candidates, none will appear on Aug. 4 primary ballots.

Evan Smith can be contacted at schsmith@frontier.com


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Thunderbird players place in top 5 at WesCo South tennis tournament

Coach Arnie Moreno flanked by Shorewood players
who placed at WesCo South tennis tournament


The Shorewood Thunderbirds placed both doubles team and one singles player in the top five in the WesCO South tennis tournament.

Placing fifth in singles, Jelena Bojic defeated her Edmonds-Woodway opponent 6-1, 6-1.

Doubles team of Jenny Ahn and Genevieve O'Malley also placed fifth, defeating their Meadowdale opponents 6-2, 6-4. Fifth place qualifies them as alternates to the District 1 tournament next week May 19 and 20.

Placing fourth and qualifying for the District 1 tournament, Emily Wright and Ellie Allen-Hatch lost a close 4-6, 2-6 match to Glacier Peak. The District 1 tennis double elimination tournament will be held at Arlington High school with matches starting at 1pm. The top three placers will qualify to play in the WIAA state tournament held May 29th and 30th at Kamiakin high school and the Tri-City Court Club.

Wesco 3A South Tournament
At Glacier Peak H.S.
FINALS

Singles Championship

Monica Kwong (Lynnwood) def. Madeline Mahler (Glacier Peak) 6-1, 6-2.
Third/fourth: Alisha Chand (Meadowdale) def. Michelle Baldini (Glacier Peak), score not reported
Fifth/sixth: Jelena Bojic (Shorewood) def. Nicole Ung (Edmonds-Woodway), score not reported

Doubles Championship

Myint-Zu Kyaw/Hanna Rehnfeld (Edmonds-Woodway) def. Nicki Bouche/Tina Liu (Mountlake Terrace) 6-0, 4-6, 6-2.
Third/fourth: Anna Sneesby/Marissa Johnson (Glacier Peak) def. Ellie Allen-Hatch/Emily Wright (Shorewood) 6-4, 6-2.
Fifth/sixth: Genevieve O'Malley/Jenny Ahn (Shorewood) def. Taylor Monroe-Jones/Sara Coppa (Meadowdale) 6-2, 6-4.

--Arnie Moreno



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Shorewood soccer wins in overtime - headed for state tournament

Shorewood hosted Meadowdale at Edmonds stadium Saturday in a winner to state play in game.
Shorewood started the match off with several dangerous opportunities to score but could not get one by goalie Luke Lindgren.

In the 35th minute Mavericks midfielder Stuart Smith headed in a free kick for a 1-0 Meadowdale lead that lasted into the second half.

At the 74th minute Garrett Miyaoka scored for Shorewood to tie the game.

Neither side was able to score so overtime ensued. After a scoreless first 5 minutes they switched sides and went to a second overtime period.

3 minutes in Sven Pandel headed in a ball that resulted in Shorewood winning 2-1 and heading on to the State playoffs as the district 1 number 3 seed.

They will play the district 3/4 #2 which is believed to be Kennedy Catholic. Isaac Whitaker was in goal for Shorewood.

--Bill Wilkins

See article and photos in My Edmonds News

updated 05-17-2015 10:09am



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Shoreline students honored by Writers in the Schools program

Friday, May 15, 2015

Jaeden Caldwell will read his composition
at the WITS celebration on May 20
On May 20 and 21 the Shoreline community is invited to the Seattle Arts and Lectures’ Writers in the Schools 2015 Student Readings and Celebrations.

The Writers in the Schools Program (WITS) places professional local writers in public schools to develop writing skills and spark inspiration. Since 1994, the WITS program in the Seattle area has been helping students discover their own authentic voices. This reading by over 50 young authors will move the audience to tears, laughter, awe and wild applause.

Gray Liteky will read his composition
at the WITS celebration on May 20

This year’s readers include Cascade K-8 students Gray Liteky and Jaeden Caldwell on May 20.

The readings will take place in the Microsoft Auditorium in the Central Downtown Branch of the Seattle Public Library at 6pm. 1000 Fourth Ave, Seattle 98104, 206-386-4636.

Students in grades K-6 will read on Wednesday, May 20, and students in grades 7-12 will read on Thursday, May 21.

The events are free and open to the public. 



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Meridian Park neighborhood seeks local volunteers to plan annual festival

Attendees paddles around Ronald Bog in a canoe

Are you looking for ways to get involved in your neighborhood? Would you enjoy working as part of a team to organize activities for a fun neighborhood event?

Meridian Park Neighborhood Association is pleased to announce its 4th annual free “end of summer” SummerSet Arts Festival at Ronald Bog on September 12, 2015, 12pm-5pm.

Volunteers are needed to organize this year’s festival. Experience is not necessary and training is gladly provided! New ideas are welcome, and time commitments can vary according to participants availability and interests.

Family storytelling was very popular

The mission of SummerSet Arts Festival at Ronald Bog is to connect people to nature and to foster community spirit through the arts. This year Meridian Park is committed to building a strong and broad base of organizers who can work to create an event that brings our neighborhood together. The planning and production of an event of this scope provides an opportunity for many neighbors to have fun getting to know each other, which in turn strengthens our community.

Team positions to be filled include: event logistics coordination, online promotion, poster distribution, food vendor procurement, volunteer food procurement, parking and traffic coordination, festival directing, volunteer coordinating, art booths, info booths, hands-on activities coordination, and artist recruitment and coordination.

A planning meeting is scheduled for June 9, 6:30pm-8:30pm in Room 301 at Shoreline City Hall. To RSVP or to find out more, contact Cynthia Knox 206-218-3302. 

SummerSet Arts Festival is presented by Meridian Park Neighborhood Association and sponsored by SLFP Arts Council, Shoreline Historical Museum, and Shoreline Breakfast Rotary Foundation.



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Shorecrest student is a WIAA Athlete of the Week

Each week throughout the school year, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) recognizes twelve varsity athletes, a male and a female from each of the six classifications, who exhibited an outstanding performance for the previous week.

Wurrie Njadoe , a Junior, from Shorecrest high School was nominated by a community member and selected by WIAA staff as one of the Athletes of the Week for achievements in Track and Field.

Njadoe broke three school records in impressive fashion at the Lake Washington Invitational. She won the 100m in 12.0, the 200m in 25.34, and the long-jump at 18-feet-11. Njadoe also shared the top mark in the high-jump at 5-4.

In recognition of their accomplishment, each Athlete of the Week winner receives a congratulatory letter from WIAA Executive Director, Mike Colbrese, a commemorative WIAA State Athlete of the Week t-shirt, and a certificate. Winners are also posted to the WIAA website.



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Shoreline City Manager's update week of 5/11/2015

Weekly Update for Week of 5/11/2015
From Debbie Tarry, Shoreline City Manager

Council Meetings

Things that happened on May 11
·         Dinner Meeting: Met with the Fire District Commissioners and the Fire Chief.  The Fire District will be having two ballot measures on the August 4th primary election.  The first is to institute a Fire Benefit Charge.  If this passes their property tax levy rate will drop from $1.50/$1,000 assessed valuation to $1/$1,000 assessed valuation.  The Fire District indicated that this would be revenue “neutral” shift if approved by voters.  The second measure is a $9.5 million 10 year capital bond.  The capital bond would include the purchase of a replacement ladder truck and rebuild of the North City fire station, in addition to several other capital items.
·         Business Meeting:
o   Proclamations: Two proclamations. Recognition of Armed Services Appreciation Day (Dwight Stevens) and Shoreline Schools Music4Life (Ken Noreen).
o   Recognition from the Housing Development Consortium (HDC): Kayla Schott-Bresler presented HDC’s Municipal Champion award to the City Council recognizing the City’s leadership in supporting affordable housing opportunities in Shoreline.
o   Adoption of Resolution No. 370 – Policy to Prohibit Discrimination on the Basis of Sex as Required by RCW 49.60 in the operation, conduct or administration of community athletic programs for youth or adults.
o   Authorized the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Herrera Environmental Consultants for Phase 1 of the Hidden Lake Dam Removal
o   Ronald Wastewater District Assumption Transition Committee of Elected Officials Update
o   Discussion of Aurora Square Community Renewal Area Public-Private Partnership Project: Right-of-way Vacation and Dedication to Transform Westminster Way N

Things coming up on May 18
·         Adoption of Resolution No. 374, Extending an Interfund Loan to the Roads Capital Fund for the Aurora Corridor Improvements Project From the General Fund: Council approved Resolution No. 362, approving a $2.5 million loan for the period of June 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015. Staff is requesting to extend this interfund loan for a period of up to one year. Construction activities for the 192nd to 205th segment of the Aurora Corridor Improvements project continue through 2015 with completion expected in early 2016. The majority of the funding sources for this segment are grants and utility reimbursements. The submittal of the reimbursement occurs within 15 to 30 days of payment of expenses each month. Grant reimbursements have been received on average within 30 to 45 days of submittal. This results in a deficit cash flow while the City waits to receive reimbursement from the granting agency.

·         Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with AltaTerra Consulting LLC for the Puget Sound Drainages Surface Water Basin Plan: The Puget Sound Drainages Surface Water Basin Plan consists of studies to assess surface water, drainage, and infrastructure conditions within the Puget Sound Drainage areas (which includes large portions of the City’s Richmond Beach, Innis Arden, and Highlands neighborhoods) and three smaller drainage areas adjacent to City boundaries: portions of the Edmonds Way, Densmore and West Lake Washington Basins. This basin plan will complete the City's drainage basin planning efforts to identify problems and develop and prioritize management actions to address drainage, infrastructure, water quality, and habitat issues.

·         Adoption of Ordinance No. 711 – New Chapter for Shoreline Municipal Code 3.65 – Collection of Debt: Occasionally, City taxpayers and customers become delinquent on payments to the City. Staff has proposed a collection process to attempt to fully collect on these overdue accounts. On April 13, staff presented proposed Ordinance No. 711 for Council discussion. The ordinance will designate that the Administrative Services Director establish, maintain, and enforce procedures for the collection of debt.

·         Discussion of Compensation and Classification Study Labor Market Recommendation: In early 2014, the City Council directed the City Manager to conduct a holistic review of the City’s compensation plan in 2015. In September of last year, Council provided direction regarding the scope of the study to include base salary compensation and classification, non-salary cash and deferred compensation and employer contributions toward health care. The consulting firm selected to conduct the study is Ralph Andersen and Associates. The project manager for the study from Ralph Andersen and Associates is Doug Johnson. On March 23rd, Mr. Johnson attended a Council Dinner Meeting to facilitate a labor market discussion in advance of conducting the compensation study. Mr. Johnson subsequently recommended a set of survey agencies to the City Manager. Mr. Johnson is joining the Council to follow up on the discussion from March 23 and review the recommended survey agencies with the Council.

Light Rail
On Thursday, May 7, the Sound Transit Executive Committee was presented a Draft Priority Projects List (PPL) for ST3 that’s designed to get the conversation started. Included was 145th High Capacity Transit (HCT) Study to examine access and connection on NE 145th from State Route 522 to Link Light Rail. The ST Board will discuss the PPL on May 28th along with plans for public engagement and outreach, including seeking input from jurisdictions. The ST Board is scheduled to refine the PPL on August 27.

This and That
·         Last Thursday the Planning Commission re-elected Keith Scully as Chairman and Easton Craft as Vice-Chair.
·         Congratulations to Martha Rose Construction who was awarded the Leader in Sustainable Building Award. http://www.kingcounty.gov/services/environment/grants-and-awards/green-globe-award.aspx
·         Mayor Winstead sent a letter to Sophia Staheli of Highland Terrace Elementary congratulating her for being selected as an outstanding patroller in Washington State and on being inducted to the 2015 AAA School Safety Patrol Hall of Fame.
·         AWC letter to the State Legislature Leadership regarding action on HB 2136, marijuana regulation and revenue-sharing.

Calendar Items
·         Spring Recycle Fest, May 16, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sears’ Parking Lot
·         State of the City Breakfast, Wednesday, June 3, 7:00 a.m., Shoreline City Hall
·         Shoreline Lake-Forest Park Arts Council Gala, Saturday, June 6, 5:30 p.m., Shoreline Center


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LFP Police: Be On the Lookout


Thursday around 2pm, a Lake Forest Park resident in the Beach area came home to find a burglar in the house.

The burglar ran out of the door at the same time as the homeowner was entering.

The home that was burglarized had an alarm system, but it was not activated.

Chief of Police Steve Sutton says, "Use your alarms all the time - and don't forget to always call 911 when you see something suspicious. We will respond!"

Be on the lookout for the vehicle: An older Honda with faded green paint – almost gray in color, and an Hispanic Male approximately 6’ tall, 200 lbs, wearing a blue shirt, blue jeans, and a backpack.

If you see anything, do not approach, but call 911 and let the police check it out.



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Grand Opening of Whispering Willow Park Saturday - Kids to Parks Day at Animal Acres

The park has greened up since this photo was taken
Photo by Jerry Pickard

You are invited to the Grand Opening of Whispering Willow Park at noon on Saturday May 16, 2015.

Due to limited parking in the vicinity of the Whispering Willow Park people are encouraged to park at Pfingst Animal Acres Park or the Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church and walk south to Whispering Willow Park. 

Concurrently, the City of Lake Forest Park will host a Kids to Parks Day at Pfingst Animal Acres Park from 11:00am to 2:00pm.

There will be a number of activities for the kids at Pfingst Animal Acres Park, including; planting their own native plant to take home, a scavenger hunt, coloring station and an opportunity to sit in the city street sweeper. A Master Gardener will be available until 12:30pm to answer questions on yard care. Light refreshments will be provided so bring your family, pack a lunch, and enjoy a picnic at the park!

Whispering Willow Park - 17038 44th Ave NE 
Pfingst Animal Acres Park - 17411 Brookside Blvd.




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Big Fish opens this weekend at Shoreline Community College

Big Fish at SCC opens this weekend

It's finally here! The Pacific Northwest Premiere of BIG FISH the Musical opens this weekend!

The show runs May 15, 16, 17, and 22, 23, 24 at the Shoreline Community College theater, 16101 Greenwood Ave N. (campus map).

Tickets available online at Brown Paper tickets and at the door. There is a nominal fee for parking on campus. (parking information)

Cast photo - Big Fish at SCC

Life in full Bloom!

BIG FISH is a Broadway musical based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton. BIG FISH centers on Edward Bloom, a travelling salesman who lives life to its fullest. 
Edwards’s incredible larger-than-life stories thrill everyone, including his devoted wife Sandra. But their son, Will, about to have a child of his own, is determined to find the truth behind his father’s epic tales.


Overflowing with heart, humor and spectacular stagecraft, BIG FISH is an extraordinary musical that reminds us why we love going to the theatre – for an experience that's richer, funnier and BIGGER than life itself.



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Do You Have Sex in Your Library?

Mary Jo Heller  and Aarene Storms
flank King County Library Director
Gary Wasdin at a recent conference


Local librarians Mary Jo Heller and Aarene Storms learned a long time ago that nobody wanted to attend a presentation about library mission statements and collection acquisition policies.  

However, they learned that the same presentation, under the title “Sex in the Library,” draws standing room only audiences, and has done so for more than a decade.

Mary Jo Heller retired from the Shoreline Public Schools as Librarian at Einstein Middle School in 2012. Aarene Storms is a Teen Services Librarian with King County Library System at Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park. The two teamed up twelve years ago to talk about books that may or may not be appropriate for school and public library collections -- and why the needs of each collection are so different.  

The partnership forged between a school librarian and a public librarian is crucial to the dance created by local standards and by budgets. 

School libraries do not enjoy the same amount of funding that King County Library System currently enjoys. In addition to budgets, the workshop focuses on creating an environment where teens develop a relationship with the public library staff as well as their school librarian.  

Librarians Mary Jo Heller and Aarene Storms

Heller and Storms present their balancing act of providing good information to teen readers without unduly violating community standards via an hour-long book talk about steamy teen literature, and where it can — and can’t — be housed in a library collection. When presenting “Sex in the Library” at a school, students are asked to decide whether a book is appropriate for school collections, public collections, or both.  

“The school library supports school curriculum and provides good quality recreational reading,” says Heller.  “But the public library gives access to whatever readers want. Although the audience may be the same, the goal of each library collection is different.”

“That’s why we encourage the school libraries to work closely with the public libraries,” adds Storms.  “That way we can provide students access to everything they need to read as well as everything they want to read.  Our teen readers and their teachers are able to access both collections, and everyone benefits.”

At the original talk in 2003, most students absolutely shunned any books about gay characters, but found fictional violence to be untroubling. Since that initial presentation, local attitudes have changed: 9-11 happened. Students are more aware of their gay classmates. Anti-Bullying campaigns in schools focus on many forms of harassment.  

Today Heller and Storms are finding that violence in books has become more problematic while GLBTQ protagonists in books do not cause a stir — at least, not in Shoreline.

When presenting Sex in the Library at the 2014 Texas Library Association conference, the authors learned that some topics, such as homosexuality and witchcraft, are still barely tolerated in public libraries, and rarely tolerated in school library collections.

Kelly Syhre won a fuzzy, stuffed
bacteria version of syphilis

The Sex in the Library program, while it discusses serious issues, is also fun. Thanks to Secret Garden Bookshop, there are many book give-aways. However, the favorite prize is always a realistic but fuzzy stuffed bacteria version of syphilis.

A recent winner, Kelly Syhre, declared “I had Sex in the Library at a conference, and I came home with syphilis!”

The book, Sex in the Library: a guide to sexual content in teen literature by Mary Jo Heller and Aarene Storms is available via VOYA Press, Amazon.com, and the local Secret Garden Bookshop. Their schedule of upcoming presentations is posted on the Facebook site, Sex in the Library, and they welcome comments via that page.

Look for Sex in the Library in October at the next WALE (Washington Library Association) conference in Chelan or the WLMA (Washington Library Association) conference in Yakima.



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Shorewood softball team WIAA 3A Academic State Champions

Shorewood softball team
State WIAA 3A Academic Champions
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

The Shorewood High School softball team has won the WIAA 3A Academic State Champion Team Award with a team grade point average of 3.75.

Each of the players received medals and patches acknowledging their accomplishment and the team will be presented with a plaque at the 3A State Softball Tournament in Lacey the weekend of May 29th.

--Paul Jensen



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Shorewood plays for District baseball title Saturday

Shorewood meets Lynnwood for the Northwest District 3A championship Saturday at Everett Memorial Stadium.

The Thunderbirds take a 19-3 season record into the district tournament final against Lynnwood (16-6) at 4pm Saturday.


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Shorewood tennis players advance to semi-finals

Singles player Jelena Bojic and Doubles teams Jenny Ahn / Genevieve O'Malley and Ellie Allen- Hatch / Emily Wright advanced to the consolation semi-finals to stay alive in the WesCo South league double elimination tournament.

They will play in loser out matches Friday May 15th at Glacier Peak high school. They each need one more match win to qualify for next week's District 1 tournament at Arlington high school.

--Arnie Moreno



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Shorecrest in state soccer tournament, Shorewood has one more game to win

Both Shorecrest and Shorewood won their soccer games Thursday night.

Shorecrest defeated Squalicum 2-1 in overtime to clinch a berth in the state 2A tournament. Senior Anton Resing scored the winner in the second overtime. The Scots will face Anacortes on Saturday at Sedro-Woolley for third and fourth place in districts.

Meanwhile, Shorewood defeated Arlington 2-1 at Shoreline Stadium.

Shorewood opened the scoring in the 20th minute on a goal by Callahan Gobel that was assisted by Sam Anschell. Arlington evened the score at the 27th minute on a goal by Wyatt Bierer from 18 yards out. That is how the half ended 1-1.

In the second half both teams created opportunities but Isaac Whitaker for Shorewood and Nick McDonald for Arlington were able to keep the ball out of the goal until Abdulie Danso was able to head a free ball in for the game winner for Shorewood in the 74th minute.

Shorewood plays Meadowdale Saturday at 4:00pm at Edmonds Stadium in a winner to state game.

--Material for this story from Shoreline Schools and Shorewood coach Bill Wilkins



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Parkwood teacher honored as STAR 101.5 Elementary Teacher of the Week

Ronald McDonald, Washington Dairy Princess Nichole, STAR reporter
Scott Carty, students Jakub Russo, and Alek McCommas surround
Parkwood teacher Mollie Overa
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

On Thursday, May 14, 2015 at 10:00am, radio station STAR 101.5 surprised Parkwood Elementary teacher, Mrs. Mollie Overa, by presenting her with the STAR 101.5 Elementary Teacher of the Week award.

Parkwood students, staff, STAR reporters, Dairy Princess, and R McD
surround Parkwood teacher Mollie Olvera
Students hold the $100 check she was given
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

In a local contest conducted by STAR 101.5 radio, Mrs. Overa, a K-2nd grade teacher, was nominated by her students, Alek McCommas and Jakub Russo. STAR 101.5 and Lifestyle / Entertainment Reporter, Scott Carty, made a surprise visit to Mrs. Overa’s Parkwood Elementary classroom in Shoreline, 1815 N 155th St, Shoreline, WA 98133.

Here is what the nomination said about Mrs. Overa:

“Our kids are not a special needs kids; they're kids that are in need of special people in their lives. They need people who see past the diagnosis, people who help find and build on the strength at the same time helping overcome weaknesses and fears, people like Mrs. Mollie Overa who is a teacher at Parkwood Elementary School. 
"Mollie is a Kindergarten through Second grade teacher in the Blended Program at Parkwood, where her special education students blend with general education kids for portion of the day to learn things like social skills and academics using peer modeling. She is her student’s biggest advocate and wonderful partner to us parents. 
"Although having family of her own, she is always accessible to us and ready to help, even at the wee hours of the night. Every child in her classroom is unique and has unique way of learning. She and her team of paraprofessionals customize the learning process to every student so they can reach their highest potential. She is always in the process of improving her skills and finding new tools for the kids to use, tools like IPad’s and pecs communication boards.”

STAR 1015 reporter Scott Carty presents
teacher Mollie Olvera with a $100 check
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Each student received a goody bag full of prizes from McDonald’s, Dairy Farmers of Washington, KOMO 4, and STAR 101.5. Mollie Overa received a personalized plaque from Trophies2Go and a $100 check. Plus, Mrs. Overa will get a makeover courtesy of Blanc N’ Schwartz Salon in Kent.

STAR 101.5’s “Elementary Teacher of the Week” is a program that allows students to recognize local, deserving teachers for their commitment to the quality education of children. To nominate a teacher go to STAR1015.com.

Parkwood Elementary
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools


“In addition to our strong academics, Parkwood is proud of our “blending” program, which serves as a model of inclusive special education. As a districtwide magnet program for students with moderate-to-severe disabilities, Parkwood serves elementary students grade K-6 with a variety of challenges including medical fragility, autism and rare disorders.

"Instead of sequestering these students into a wholly self-contained program, Parkwood’s self-contained students regularly blend with their general education counterparts for approximately 30-40% of their school day.

"Our K-2nd grade self-contained class of ten students blends with a general education 1st grade class, our 2nd-4th self-contained class of ten students blends with general education 3rd grade class; and our 4th-6th grade self-contained class of ten students blends with a general education 5th grade class. Blending occurs most frequently during morning calendar (K-2nd only), field trips and during lunch, music, recess, PE, art and other academic subjects.”



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Shell oil rig passes by west Shoreline Thursday

Thursday, May 14, 2015

Polar Pioneer oil rig off Richmond Beach
Photo by Wayne Pridemore


Off Richmond Beach an asphalt barge named Dungan Pearsall heads for Point Wells. In the background is Shell Oil's Polar Pioneer, an oil drilling rig, on the way to Terminal 5 in the Port of Seattle at Elliott Bay.

The Polar Pioneer with an escort of tug boats
Photo by Jan Hansen

The giant oil rig is 400 ft. in length by 292 ft. in width. It stands 307 ft. in height and has a maximum drilling depth of 25,000 ft. It is the largest of a 25-vessel fleet Shell has gathered to continue oil exploration in Chukchi Sea off the Alaska coast.

Passing Richmond Beach
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Our news partner The Seattle Times, reports that "Shell is moving into Terminal 5 despite a request Tuesday by the Port of Seattle commission that it delay the vessels’ arrival while the Port challenges a city ruling aimed at keeping the rigs out." 
"At Terminal 5 — now the center of a legal and political standoff between the city and the Port of Seattle — Shell contractor Foss Maritime plans to load drilling equipment and supplies for the two main vessels, the Polar Pioneer and the Noble Discoverer."


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LFP Mayor Goss withdraws as candidate for reelection

By Evan Smith

Lake Forest Park Mayor Mary Jane Goss withdrew Thursday as a candidate for reelection.

Goss withdrew as a candidate for a second four-year term just three days after she officially had filed as a candidate.

Her withdrawal leaves City Councilman Jeff Johnson as the only candidate for mayor.

Johnson and incumbent councilwoman Catherine Stanford both are unopposed with one day left in filing week.

The only candidate for the position that Johnson will leave is Phillippa Kassover, who last year recruited Democratic precinct committee officer candidates in the 46th Legislative District, including Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and northeast Seattle.

Incumbent Councilman Tom French got an opponent Thursday. He’s David A. Hammond, a Lake Forest Park Water District commissioner.

Positions appear on the August primary ballot only if three or more candidates file. Positions with one or two candidates appear only on the November general-election ballot. 

Updated 05-15-2015 7:30am



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Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Foundation seeks new Executive Director

Brianne Zorn, Kruckeberg Foundation director, left,
and Enid Kruckeberg-Kriewald, treasurer of Kruckeberg Foundation
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Brianne Zorn, current director of the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Foundation, is moving to California.

KBGF is looking for a new executive director. The job description is here. The position is open until filled.

Initial review of candidates begins May 31, 2015. The position will begin July 2015 with an annual salary of $48,000.

Submit resume and cover letter. Direct questions to Brianne Zorn at 206-546-1281 x20.




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Shoreline native nominated as Outstanding Student at Dominican in California

Meghan Nelson
Meghan Nelson, a Shoreline native and current Business and Political Science double major who attended Archbishop Thomas J. Murphy High School. has been nominated for Outstanding Student at Dominican University of California. 

The final selection will be announced at Dominican's Commencement ceremonies this Saturday, May 16.

Meghan didn't ease into her senior year at Dominican. After returning from a study abroad experience in Austria during the fall semester, she finished her thesis – Understanding the Relationship between Foreign Direct Investment and Political Risk— which was two years in the making and presented it at the Pi Sigma Alpha National Honor Society Conference in Washington, D.C.

The double major is carrying 20 units in her final semester and will complete between 130-140 units in her four years at Dominican, graduating Summa Cum Laude.

In addition, Meghan, a first generation college student, was president of Dominican’s Accounting and Finance Association, represented the University in the Deloitte Tax Competition, completed internships with Avani Media and U.S. Capital Partners in San Francisco, received a scholarship from the Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF) and participated in the Honors Ethics Service-Learning program where she was a student leader at both Marin County Community School (MCCS) and the Education Dedicated to Justice and Equity (EDJE) program.



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All benches sold for Shoreline Veterans' Memorial



Dwight Stevens, chair of the Shoreline Veterans Association, has announced that all five benches for the Shoreline Veterans Recognition Plaza have been sold.

He wishes to thank the following organizations and individuals for the generous contribution:
  • Harley O'Neil Family
  • Sheet Metal Workers Local 66
  • Rotary Club of Shoreline
  • The Shoreline Elks Club
  • The 40 and 8 Veterans 

Bricks are still available for purchase and donations are always appreciated and needed!

For more information, see the webpagecontact Lynn or call Dwight Stevens 206 546-2894.



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City Light continues to test distribution automation system in Shoreline and LFP

Map of work area

Seattle City Light crews will continue testing a distribution automation system in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park that is designed to speed the restoration of service when a power line is damaged.

The distribution automation system is designed to recognize outages and automatically close or open switches to isolate the problem. This will significantly reduce the outage duration for many customers.

From Monday, June 1 through Friday, June 5, crews will be programming and testing equipment on utility poles throughout Shoreline and Lake Forest Park to ensure that the system is functional. Daily work hours are planned from 8:30am to 5:00pm. Crews may be working beyond these hours, if necessary.

There are no maintenance outages associated with this work. There will be minor traffic and parking impacts in the immediate work area, but crews will be careful to maintain access to driveways.

The entire project to install the distribution system throughout Shoreline and Lake Forest Park is expected to last until early July 2015.

For more information, visit the construction website.



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Sky Seminar: Success with Grafted Vegetables

Saturday, May 16, 1:30-2:30pm


In Seattle’s cool-summer climate, we can use any edge we can get to make heat-lovers like tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers ripen. Grafted plants can give us that edge.

Amelia Wilbur of Ezra's Organics, source of Sky's grafted veggies, will tell you how to maximize your production from each individual plant for a bountiful harvest.

Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave. N. Shoreline WA 98133 206-546-4851.



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Lake Forest Park man to lead Northwest labor history group

Tom Lux
Retired union and community activist Tom Lux has been elected president of the Pacific Northwest Labor History Association.

Lux was elected to the post during the association’s annual conference, which was held May 1-3 in SeaTac.

The association works to preserve the history and heritage of workers in British Columbia, Oregon and Washington. Association members are trade unionists, students, academics and others who share an interest in the history and heritage of workers in this region. 

“We believe the labor movement must know where it’s been to know where it’s going,” Lux said. “I feel that those of us who are active in the labor movement need to take a significant role in telling our own story.”

A resident of Lake Forest Park, Lux is the long-time chairman of the Labor History Committee at Machinists Union District Lodge 751 in Seattle, and he is the current treasurer for the IAM 751 Retirement Club. He also is on the board of the Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee and is the chairman of the Board of Trustees at Shoreline Community College.

Lux retired in 2011 as an administrator with IAM/Boeing Joint Programs. He had worked at Boeing as machine parts inspector prior to moving to Joint Programs.

In addition to Lux, three other members of District 751 were elected to positions with the labor history association. Jason Redrup, a business representative in Everett, was elected as one of three vice presidents for the association, while Local F Recording Secretary Christine Fullerton and Auburn Work Transfer Rep Dave Swan were elected as trustees. 

Originally formed in 1935 to represent hourly workers at Boeing, District Lodge 751 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers now represents more than 33,000 working men and women at 52 employers across Washington and California.



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Proud to be American - Shoreline Concert Band Spring Concert Tuesday

Saxophonist Sergeant David Jenkins, center
Shoreline Concert Band Spring Concert, "Proud to be American," Tuesday May 19, 7:30 pm, Shorewood High School Performing Arts Center, 17300 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

No admission charge, but donations for Music Scholarship Fund accepted at the door.

Director Ken Noreen says "I am excited to present the final concert of the academic year to our public. The music, the groups, and our special soloist should make this concert a wonderful experience for all."

This concert will feature selections dear to the hearts of all Americans -- Everything from a rousing playing of "Stars and Stripes Forever" to the " American Elegy," reflective of the Columbine massacre.

Special guest groups: University of Washington Campus Band directed by graduate student Alison Farley and the outstanding Kellogg Middle School Wind Ensemble directed by Alec Wilmart. Mr. Wilmart is a University of Washington graduate and former student of Ken Noreen.

Saxophonist Sergeant David Jenkins
Guest soloist is Saxophonist Sergeant David Jenkins, member of "The President's Own" United States Marine Band in Washington D.C. His appearance is made possible by a grant from the Shoreline-LFP Arts Council. He will be performing with the Kellogg group and the Shoreline Concert Band.

Saxophonist Gunnery Sergeant David Jenkins of Williamstown, Mass., joined "The President's Own" United States Marine Band in November 2004.

Prior to joining "The President's Own," Gunnery Sgt. Jenkins performed with the Amherst Saxophone Quartet in Amherst, N.Y., and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra in Minnesota. 

Gunnery Sgt. Jenkins performs with the Marine Band at the White House, in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, and across the country during the band's annual concert tour.



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Telling Stories theater workshop Friday in North Seattle

Silver Kite community arts workshop
Friday, May 15, 4-6pm
George Center for Community
2212 NE 125th St, Seattle

$10 per workshop (suggested)

May 15: Telling Stories (theatre)

Storytelling relies on the 5 W’s: Who?, What?, Where?, When? and Why? Discovering self also starts with these same 5 questions.

Liz Vital will lead the third in a series of Friday Afternoon Community Art workshops in partnership with Silver Kite Community Arts. Vital will use group drama work and storytelling games to help participants discover and tell their own epic story.



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Wild Women and New York Yankees at Third Place Books

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Wild Women on Thursday evening and baseball on Friday at Third Place Books in Town Center, Lake Forest Park, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way.

Judy Reeves
Wild Women, Wild Voices (New World Library)
Thursday, May 14 at 7pm

Write to celebrate, heal, and free the Wild Woman within. In her years as a writing coach, Judy Reeves has found twin urges in women: they yearn to reclaim a true nature that resides below the surface of daily life and to give it voice. The longing to express this wild, authentic nature is what informs Reeves’s most popular workshop and now this workshop is a book. 

Steve Steinberg
The Colonel and Hug: The Partnership That Transformed the New York Yankees (University of Nebraska Press) and Mark L. Armour

In Pursuit of Pennants (University of Nebraska Press)
Friday, May 15 at 6:30pm

The Colonel and the Hug shines a light on the contributions of two behind-the-scenes magicians, New York Yankees owner Jacob Ruppert and manager Miller Huggins.

In Pursuit of Pennants examines and analyzes a number of compelling, winning baseball teams over the past hundred years.



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