Garbage and recycling services uninterrupted by Memorial Day

Sunday, May 24, 2015

Garbage, recycling, and yard waste services will continue as normal on Memorial Day, May 25.

Both Republic Services, covering Lake Forest Park, and Recology CleanScapes, covering Shoreline, have announced business as usual.



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Shoreline firm creates wheelchair ramp for North Seattle woman

Ramp built by Irons Brothers Construction for
North Seattle resident Florence Greff
Photo courtesy Irons Brothers Construction

Ramp captain Joseph Irons, President of Irons Brothers Construction and his team designed and constructed a free wheelchair access ramp for Florence Greff of Seattle.

Florence, who turns 85 this year, is a retired Psychology professor and the first woman charter member of Rotary International's North Seattle district. She has fallen three times in the past year and was in physical and financial need of a ramp for her North Seattle Home.

Florence, who still maintains her membership in the Shoreline Rotary and is past department head of Psychology at Bellevue College, is in a wheelchair almost 100 percent of the time. She was recently released from Shoreline's Rehabilitation Center after falling and is attending rehab therapy 2-3 times per week.

Before the ramp, Florence's two sons were  helping her to crawl in and out of the house over a set of stairs to attend these appointments.

Before the ramp, there was a set of stairs
Photo courtesy Irons Brothers Construction

Suffering from permanent back dysfunction and arthritis, Florence will benefit immensely from the new access ramp built at her home last Saturday as part of the Rampathon program.

With 5 kids, 28 grandkids, and 31 great grandchildren - all located in the state of Washington, she looks forward to being able to visit with them more often with a regained freedom and safer transport.

May 16, 2015, the Greff family, along with several other families throughout King and Snohomish Counties were the recipients of a free wheelchair ramp built as part of the Master Builders Association's Community Stewardship Rampathon Event.

Three teams of volunteers from Irons Brothers
worked on the Greff ramp
Photo courtesy Irons Brothers Construction

This year marks the 22nd year of Rampathon - providing over 350 wheel chair access ramps, totaling more than 1.7 million dollars of in-kind contributions since 1993. This year, Irons Brothers Construction, based in Shoreline, is participating in its 11th year of building its neighbors in need wheelchair access ramps.

Thanks to the Master Builders Association's Community Stewardship Department and the generous donors listed below, this ramp will be built at no cost to the recipient.

Special recognition to donors for the Florence Greff ramp:
  • Dunn Lumber for material donations
  • Irons Brothers Construction for volunteer labor and materials
More about Rampathon

Irons Brothers Construction is celebrating 16 years of business in 2015 and opened a Design + Build Center showroom located at 1510 NE 170th St., Shoreline, WA 98155 in 2014. Here they showcase universal design, aging in place remodeling and best construction practices. Company owners, Joseph and Melissa Irons, have their Certified Aging in Place Specialist designations (CAPS) thru the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and incorporate universal design principles into each project they undertake.



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Save the date for the Seattle SeaChordsmen concert June 27



The Seattle SeaChordsmen Barbershop Chorus and their Guest Artists will be performing songs from the movie, "Sleepless in Seattle." Songs such as "Bye Bye Blackbird;" "When I Fall in Love;" "Like a Wink and a Smile:" "Over the Rainbow;" "Back in the Saddle Again" or as it is now rendered in the theme of the show: "Back to Seattle, Again."

You'll "smell" the coffee as a quartet sings "Jave Jive" and another quartet sings about "Seattle Roast." As you'll see the show theme resembles somewhat that of the movie: Love lost; love found; and Seattle. What could be better.

Shows at 2pm and 7pm, at the Shorecrest Performing Arts Center, 15343 - 25th Ave. NE
Shoreline 98155.

Tickets available online for the 2pm show and for the 7pm show, from a chorus member, or at the door.

So, mark your calendars: Saturday, June 27. 2pm or 7pm.



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Lakeshore Garden Club meets Thursday at Third Place Commons


Lakeshore Garden Club is hosting a meeting at Third Place Commons, Lake Forest Park, Thursday May 28th at 10:00am - Noon for prospective new club members.

The meeting will be held in the Stadler Room adjacent to Kitto's Restaurant.  Club members will present an overview of past events and speakers.

RSVP to Donna Gilly by May 27th.   

Lakeshore Garden Club meets on the second Tuesday of the month Sept. - May.

Updated 05-24-2015 10:25pm



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Memorial Day at Evergreen Washelli

Memorial Day at Evergreen Washelli

89th Annual Memorial Day Service, Evergreen Washelli Memorial Park, Veterans Memorial Cemetery, North Seattle, Monday, May 25, 2015 at 1:30pm

Hundreds of veterans, their families and the public will gather for the 89th Annual Memorial Day service and concert in the Veterans Memorial Cemetery located at 11111 Aurora Ave. N. in Seattle. Scouts, churches, local organizations and families will place flags on all the graves in the Veterans Memorial Cemetery early Monday morning.

The 1:30pm concert will feature marches, patriotic selections and other music provided by the Seattle Pacific University Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Drum Corp, Daniel Helseth, Conductor. The Service of Remembrance begins at 2:00pm.

Lt. Col. Stephen F. Keane
Lieutenant Colonel Stephen F. Keane, Marine Corps Security Force Batallion, Bangor, WA is the guest of honor.

Lieutenant Colonel Keane deployed to Iraq in October 2003 with the DoD Criminal Investigation Task Force, an interagency counter-terrorism task force. Upon returning from deployment in 2004, Lieutenant Colonel Keane assumed the duties of Chief Prosecutor and Military Justice Officer at the Legal Service Support Section, 2D Force Service Support Group, Camp Lejeune, NC. 
In May 2009, Lieutenant Colonel Keane assumed duties as a Military Judge for the Western Judicial Circuit, Navy-Marine Corps Trial Judiciary. Prior to arriving at Marine Corps Security Force Battalion Bangor, he was the Commandant of the Marine Corps Fellow to the U.S. Department of Justice, National Security Division, Counter-Terrorism Section. 
Lieutenant Colonel Keane’s personal decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal and other unit and service awards.

The program will begin with the Parade of Colors. The Color Guard is from the Marine Corps Security Force Battalion, Bangor. Following will be the National Anthem which will be sung this year by Maria Kesovija, and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Carol Ridenhour. Chaplain Edward Fackler, will lead us in the Invocation and Benediction with the Memorial Day Address by LtCol Stephen Keane, USMC. Wreath Placement Ceremony will be led by the Advisory Board. The program will conclude with a ringing of the Liberty Bell 21 times, followed by Taps and the Retiring of the Colors. The program should end about 3:00.

The public is invited to visit the graves of our Medal of Honor Recipients. Evergreen Washelli is proud to hold the remains of several Medal of Honor Recipients. Please join us today in remembering them. We invite you to visit their graves, read their stories and see an image of the medals received. Located on the east side of Aurora Avenue are five Medal of Honor recipients. Three are interred within the Veterans Memorial Cemetery, and two are located in Section O and W. You will find one additional Medal of Honor Recipient across the street on the west side of Aurora. From the northwest corner of the cemetery you will see his family plot just south of the Arbor Crest Mausoleums. To assist in finding their location the gravesites are roped off. Maps are available in the program.



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Destinations: Family-Friendly Fun at Northwest Folklife Festival

Saturday, May 23, 2015

Discovery Zone for kids
at Northwest Folklife

Northwest Folklife Announces Programs for Family-Friendly Hot Spot, The Discovery Zone
Packed With Hands-On Activities, Performance, and Workshops for Young People, Ages 4-12

Northwest Folklife Festival is excited to announce the return of the Discovery Zone, the family-friendly hot spot packed with hands-on activities, workshops and multi-cultural performances for young people ages 4-12. While much of the Northwest Folklife Festival is appropriate for family audiences, the Discovery Zone is especially curated with young people in mind, and is located in its own special area in the Next 50 Plaza specifically for families.

The Discovery Zone will be programmed from 11:00 am-6:00 pm, Sunday, May 24 - Monday, May 25.

There are several brand new additions in the Discovery Zone this year, including an all-ages Drawing Jam produced by the Gage Academy of Art. People of all ages and skill-levels will be invited to draw from observation with charcoal, pastels, pencils and markers - art supplies and still-life set ups provided. Northwest Folklife is also thrilled to host the debut of Seattle Center's brand new imaginative, artist-created outdoor play area called Artists at Play.

This area takes child-friendly amusement to new heights - kids can explore the 35-foot Climbing Tower, walk the colorful Labyrinth and take a spin on the ADA-accessible Integrated Carousel. Visitors will find child-inspired musical instruments, listening stations and "story waves." This is a permanent fixture on Seattle Center grounds that debuted on the first day of the Festival.

Family-friendly activities and excitement continues throughout the Festival grounds, most specifically on Monday, May 25 for the Kindiependent showcase on the Fountain Lawn Stage featuring top Seattle kindie bands like The Not-Its!, Recess Monkey, Harmonica Pocket, and others. Families can find multi-cultural dance performance in the Exhibition Hall throughout the Festival, the Seattle Youth Poet Laureate finalist readings in the Cornish Playhouse, interactive dance workshops in the Armory Lofts, and of course a plethora of live music and parades.

For a full list of family-friendly programming in the Discovery Zone see the website 

Here are a few of the hands-on activities, workshops and performances to look forward to:

ACTIVITIES - All below activity booths will be available all four days of the Festival

Little Wing and Rookies presented by School of Rock
"Instrument Play and Presentations"

Come strum an electric guitar or play a snare drum! Little Wing is an innovative early childhood music-education program. At the Festival, kids will have chance to play different drums, pick up a guitar and strum it or sing into a microphone.

Seattle Children's Museum
"Exploring Rhythm"

Explore rhythm with Seattle Children's Museum. Test out instruments from around the world and make a dancing ring to dance to the music you hear at Folklife.

Center for Wooden Boats
"Toy Boat Building"

Use hand drills, hammers, and art supplies to build wooden toy boats! The aim is to provide a fun, hands-on activity and an opportunity for children to be creative and gain familiarity with traditional hand tools.

Active Arts and Sciences
"Make Your Own Mosaic Tile"

Work with recycled art glass to make mosaic tiles. With a little bit of guidance, kids will learn technique, a bit about color balance, get creative and have a lot of fun.

The Creative Advantage
Stop by and learn the importance of art in education.

WORKSHOPS - this is only a selection of workshops happening in the Discovery Zone

Hip-Hop Break Dance
Sunday, May 24, 5:00 p.m.

Learn how to breakdance with the Multi-Generational Hip-Hop dance crew, North City Rockers and

Kids Brazilian Dance Workshop with Dora Oliveira!
Monday, May 25, 1:00 p.m.

PERFORMANCES - this is only a selection of performances happening in the Discovery Zone

Hot Cider String Band
Sunday, May 24, 2:00 p.m.

With roots in Northwest fiddling but branches into Scandinavian, Celtic, and French Canadian fiddle styles, as well as bluegrass, folk and most recently Brazilian choro, the mostly family but all friends Hot Cider brings a pleasing array of harmony-rich tunes to the Discovery Zone.

Mikey Gervais
Monday, May 25, 2:45 p.m.

Mikey's songs will have kids and parents alike dancing, jumping, wiggling and partying all while learning about the amazing science of our beautiful planet.  He has been a nature educator for over 12 years and loves volcanoes, trees, animals and plants.

Other family-friendly programming at the 44th annual Northwest Folklife Festival includes:

"Kindiependent Show!"
Monday, May 25, 11 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Fountain Lawn Stage

Featuring: Johnny Bregar, Brian Vogan and his Good Buddies, The Not-Its!, Recess Monkey, and Harmonic Pocket

The Discovery Zone programming is sponsored by ParentMap.

About Northwest Folklife Festival

The annual Northwest Folklife Festival is the largest community-powered arts and culture festival in the United States. Drawing nearly 250,000 people over just four days, Northwest Folklife has programmed over 5,000 performers from more than 65 different genres of music, from Hawaiian to Hip-Hop and dance performances representing cultures from Ireland to India.



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Memorial Day at Holyrood

Photo courtesy Holyrood

For many, Memorial Day means warm weather, barbecues, and camping. However, Memorial Day has the word “Memorial” in it for a reason.

For the third annual year thousands of Catholic Cemeteries across the United States, including Holyrood Catholic Cemetery in Shoreline, will participate in the national celebration, "Serving God and Country: A Memorial Day Salute to Our Heroes."  This national program, developed by the Catholic Cemetery Conference, will honor those men and women who died while serving in the armed forces, as well as recognize both our active military and military veterans who have served our country.

“We were very encouraged by the overwhelming response to last year’s program and can only hope to build on last year’s success of more than 1,000 participating cemeteries,” said Andrew P. Schafer, President, Catholic Cemetery Conference.  “We encourage Catholic cemeteries, both large and small, to participate in the program, both to honor those members of the military who died in combat, and to recognize our veterans and current servicemen and women.”

For Holyrood Cemetery participation will include Tribute boards where veterans, active military members and their families can write messages. These boards will be available in the week leading up to Memorial Day.

Mass will be celebrated at 10:30am on Monday, May 25. Active military and veterans are invited to participate and recite uniform intercessions followed by a moment of silence. The cemetery will conduct a Wreath Laying Ceremony accompanied by a Military Honor Guard.

“It is important that we honor those men and women who died while serving our country,” said Richard Peterson, Director of Cemeteries of Associated Catholic Cemeteries, Archdiocese of Seattle. “We are honored to be participating in this program and are blessed to have the opportunity to celebrate the men and women who have sacrificed in order to defend the rights of all to freedom, justice and peace. We are inspired by these individuals and hope our participation can be just one way to give thanks for all they have done for us.”

The Catholic Cemetery Conference program, “Serving God and County: A Memorial Day Salute to Our Heroes” is an opportunity for Catholics throughout the United States to unite in a meaningful way to remember and pray for those loved ones who made the ultimate sacrifice, and also to recognize and involve our veterans, and our active military who continue to serve our country.

“Serving God and Country: A Memorial Day Salute to Our Heroes” encourages community involvement and participation. It is the hope of the program that this initiative will band together thousands of Catholic Cemeteries throughout the nation with past and present military members in this special celebration of remembrance.

For more information on the “Serving God and Country: A Memorial Day Salute to Our Heroes” program, or to learn more about the participating Catholic cemeteries, please contact Irene K. Lazaroski at 315-696-5919, or Bill Burbatt at 708-202-1242.  For complete information visit the website.



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Parents Night Out while football players babysit the kids


Shorewood High School football will hold babysitting event / fundraiser / community event on Saturday, May 30th from 5-10pm at Shorewood High School, 17300 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline 98133. Enter the campus between Aurora and Fremont Ave N and an event representative will direct you to the gymnasium (through the commons to the east side of building).

For $25, they will provide a pizza dinner and entertainment for K-6th graders so parents can have a night out.

High School football coaches, players, and parents of football players will be there to provide supervision and organize activities.

We look forward to bringing kids together in the Shoreline Community!

Registration is encouraged but not required. Contact coach Brandon Torry by email with any questions.

Fill out the release form and bring it with you.

Updated 05-23-2015 11:16pm



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School Board Summary May 11, 2015

Shoreline School Board
From left Dick Nicholson, Richard Potter, David Wilson,
Debi Ehrlichman, Board President Michael Jacobs
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

School Board Summary May 11, 2015
by Marianne Deal Stephens

The Consent Agenda included:
• Resolution No. 2015-9, Delegating Authority to Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) for 2015-16.  [The district pays approximately $7000/ year for the middle and high schools to participate in WIAA, which oversees athletics and fine arts in Washington. See WIAA.comhttp://www.wiaa.com/ ]

• Resolution 2015-10 honoring Shoreline Teacher of the Year Faye Rasmussen and designating the week of May 11-15 as Shoreline Teacher Appreciation Week. President Mike Jacobs read the resolution. An excerpt:  “Whereas, Faye Rasmussen has provided distinguished service and leadership … as a special education teacher for more than 30 years, nearly all at Parkwood Elementary; and …Faye is an instructional leader and collaborator, helping set the standard of excellence for the District’s special education programs…” 

• Approval of Extended Field Trips, including:  Shorecrest Culinary Arts to Whidbey Island; Shorewood Track and Field State Championships in Tacoma; Shorecrest Boys Basketball to camp at Central Washington University. 

Shoreline Fire Benefit Charge and Capital Bond Information

Shoreline Fire Chief Matt Cowan spoke about the upcoming ballot measures. Schools are exempt from the charges, but Chief Cowan is making the rounds to all community groups to inform voters and answer questions. Information at www.shorelinefire.com.   http://www.shorelinefire.com/2015_ballot_measures/ballot_measures.html

AVID, a secondary school program and the biennial Healthy Youth Survey will be covered in separate articles. 

Community Comment Period

Usually, the comment period is a time for students, parents, teachers, or residents of Shoreline / Lake Forest Park to speak on any topic for up to two minutes. With advance arrangement, a community member may have five minutes instead of two. 

Parent Lara Grauer spoke about the current situation facing Cascade K-8 Community School. In 2012, the school was asked to raise enrollment and test scores, and the school has met all targets. As Ms. Grauer explained, they are now “victims of their own success” and face overcrowding at Meridian Park Elementary. The school would like to grow, but cannot since enrollment is capped due to facility limitations. Ms. Grauer requested that the District “be proactive about possibilities” and presented a few options for relocation, including Cedarbrook, Aldercrest, and North City facilities. She assured the Board that the Cascade K-8 community is “flexible and nimble” and appreciates the Board’s commitment to the school. 

Others also spoke about Cascade K-8, and requested that the school be moved from its current location. As described, a move would be a “win-win” for both Cascade K-8 and the existing programs at Meridian Park. 

A student group from Cascade K-8 spoke one after another requesting permission to go to a Technology Student Association national competition. They had been denied the option because the event is out of state and the district does not sponsor out of state events for middle school. However, the students used the example of the Einstein orchestra attending the Northwest Orchestra Festival in Gresham, Oregon as a precedent. 

David Guthrie of the Shoreline Education Association spoke about that day’s showing at the teacher one-day walkout. Educators are asking the legislature to amply fund public education. 


Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs

Director of Career and Technical Education Gene Wachtel offered an update on the District’s CTE programs. CTE currently serves 341 FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) in secondary school programs; many more individual students participate in CTE programs. (See definition of FTE ) Director Wachtel noted that CTE has multiple sets of learning standards, including academic (Common Core and Next Generation standards), industry, State, career, and more. 

Many CTE courses count for equivalency credit, meaning that they are not simply electives: the district accepts certain CTE courses to fulfill core academic requirements. CTE courses with equivalency credit include (but are not limited to): Video Production, Digital Photography, Interpersonal Relationships, Principles of Technology, Financial Algebra. More classes in the future, primarily related to engineering, will allow students to earn equivalency credits.   

The biggest recent CTE change has been the addition of Middle School classes, including: Chef School at Kellogg; Engineering and Robotics at Einstein and Kellogg; Digital Communication Tools at Einstein; DesignMaker at Cascade K-8. Two grants assisted the implementation of Engineering and Robotics courses: a $44,072 Federal Perkins Grant, and a $25,000 CTE Grant. 

Following the current effort in Technology and Industry 2015-16, Shoreline CTE will add courses in Health and Human Services 2016-17, and Business and Marketing 2017-18. 

Students can earn both high school and college credit for some courses. Last year, students earned over 1250 credits, worth a value of $130,575 in tuition.

Shoreline School District CTE Courses that earn dual high school and college credit, and where the credits apply. Director Wachtel explained that they are in the process of getting Shorewood Auto Tech courses to count at SCC.


Director Wachtel has developed detailed programs of study by Career Clusters such as “Arts, AV/Technology and Communications” or “Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics”. The plans include pertinent high school courses by grade, related occupations, certifications or advanced degrees, and more. View the programs on Shoreline CTE  


March 2015 Financial Update

Deputy Superintendent Marla Miller and Director of Finance and Business Services Mark Spangenberg presented the most recent summary of district finances. Revenues are tracking close to projections. Major expenditures are coming up, primarily related to curriculum. Current enrollment is 9,125, which is 244 more students than March 2014. 

Board Requested Discussion and Board Reports

Director Debi Ehrlichman attended the recent STEM Fair where she saw Ridgecrest’s recycling demonstration. She requested that the district look at overall recycling efforts. The Directors noted many recent school events attended, including Shorewood and Shorecrest drama productions and the Shorecrest Astronomy night, which was well-attended.

Director Ehrlichman drew attention to Einstein student Athena Pentcholov, who won a National PTA Reflections Award. (See District News Release) Board President Mike Jacobs noted that in recent days, several Seattle Times articles have mentioned Shoreline high school students for athletic and filmmaking achievements. 

Shorecrest student Rhys Kroehler in 3-Minute Masterpieces
Shorecrest’s Wurrie Njadoe breaks three school records in Top Performances 
Shorewood’s Devan Kirk in Shoreline Invitational track and field results 
Shorewood’s Ian Oxenad in Six errors, so what? Shorewood rolls into 3A district title 



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Photo: Blooming for Memorial Day

Friday, May 22, 2015

Photo by Lee Lageschulte


by John McCrae, May 1915

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

And from the website usmemorialday.org

In 1915, inspired by the poem “In Flanders Fields,” Moina Michael replied with her own poem: 
We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies.
 She then conceived of an idea to wear red poppies on Memorial day in honor of those who died serving the nation during war. She was the first to wear one, and sold poppies to her friends and co-workers with the money going to benefit servicemen in need. 
Later a Madam Guerin from France was visiting the United States and learned of this new custom started by Ms. Michael. When she returned to France she made artificial red poppies to raise money for war orphaned children and widowed women. This tradition spread to other countries. In 1921, the Franco-American Children’s League sold poppies nationally to benefit war orphans of France and Belgium. The League disbanded a year later and Madam Guerin approached the VFW for help.
Shortly before Memorial Day in 1922 the VFW became the first veterans’ organization to nationally sell poppies. Two years later their “Buddy” Poppy program was selling artificial poppies made by disabled veterans. In 1948 the US Post Office honored Ms. Michael for her role in founding the National Poppy movement by issuing a red 3 cent postage stamp with her likeness on it.

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Local Memorial Day activities


The grave of Medal of Honor winner
Robert Earl Bonney at Acacia
Photo by Jerry Pickard

Acacia Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 14951 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, 206-362-5525

Acacia will be holding its Annual Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 25, 2015 at 11:00am on the grounds at Acacia.

Starting Saturday through Memorial Day Monday from approximately 9:30am till 5:00pm, staff will be out on the grounds, available to assist those who are visiting loved ones.

In addition, girl scouts and boy scouts will be helping with flags and providing hot dogs for those who are visiting.

Edmonds Memorial Cemetery
Photo courtesy Edmonds Parks and Recreation

Edmonds Memorial Cemetery and Columbarium, 100th Avenue West and 15th Street, one block north of the Westgate QFC.

Members of the Edmonds Cemetery and Columbarium Board invite the public to attend the 33rd Annual Memorial Day Observance on Monday, May 25, at 11am. The event will take place rain or shine and is approximately one hour long.

This year is the 70th anniversary of V-J Day, the end of WWII in the Pacific. Our theme is built around this era. Ceremonial flags will be those of two Pacific WWII veterans on loan by their families. Erwin Schmidt, a Pearl Harbor survivor, a survivor of two ships that were sunk while he was aboard, and a member of the submarine that fired the last torpedo before V-J Day. Carl Swenson, Captain USNR, a 33 year active and reserve Naval Officer, assigned to a landing craft at Iwo Jima, a planker aboard this ship that carried 24 Higgins landing craft. Our special guest this year will be Robert “Buck” Weaver, an Army Air Corps Pilot assigned to the 5th Air Force 41st Fighter Squadron. He flew 137 combat missions in the Pacific flying P39 and P40 aircraft.

Longtime Edmonds resident and Cemetery Board Member, Patrick Kelly is Master of Ceremonies. Over 40 youth will participate in this ceremony. Parking within the cemetery is limited to those with handicap-parking permits. Street parking is available along 100th Avenue West and 15th Avenue. Limited seating is available. Guests are encouraged to bring their own folding chairs. Refreshments, including cookies provided by the Lynnwood Emblem Club 366 and coffee provided by Walnut Street Coffee, will be served after the program. Visitors are also invited to stroll the cemetery grounds and take a self-guided tour using one of the cemetery’s walking maps.

The Edmonds Memorial Cemetery was placed on the Washington State Register of Historic Places in 1972 and has over 400 veterans interred. In honor of Memorial Day, graves of all veterans will be marked with a white cross and a miniature U.S. flag.


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1,400 participants in 5K Free Them Run/Walk raise $170,000

The Free Them Run was an all-ages venue
Photo courtesy World Concern

More than 1,400 participants showed up on Saturday, May 9, to help fight human trafficking. (The weather was glorious!)

1,400 runners participated in the event
Photo courtesy World Concern

Together, they raised over $170,000 to support World Concern child protection programs in SE Asia. 

Photo courtesy World Concern

That’s enough to protect 4,250 children from ever becoming victims of trafficking, abuse, or exploitation. 



Headquartered in Shoreline, World Concern is a Christian global relief and development agency extending opportunity and hope to people facing extreme poverty.



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Support for kids with physical disabilities to go to summer camp

Camp Casey is designed for kids with disabilities
Photo courtesy Kiwanis

The main mission of the North Central Seattle Kiwanis club is to annually provide a free, week-long summer camp at Camp Casey on Whidbey Island for 90 kids with physical disabilities.

To help support that mission, the public is invited to attend their next dinner meeting, to be held from 6:30 to 8:00pm on Thursday, May 28. The meeting will be in Suite B of Provail, located at 12550 Aurora Ave N in Seattle. There is ample parking in the Provail lot.

The dinner cost is $12 per person, but first time guests eat free if they RSVP to 206-295-4049 or send an email.

Nan Houston  of Artistry Incorporated, a division of Provail, will speak on a program that supports people with disabilities in fulfilling their artistic endeavors and talents.



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Paving work to close lanes on Bothel Way and Ballinger Way next week

Paving work to close lanes on SR 522 and SR 104 roads next week

WSDOT (Washington State Department of Transportation) maintenance crews will be busy next week paving portions of two roadways in Kenmore and Lake Forest Park.

They'll be working on SR 522 (Bothell Way Northeast) near 60th Avenue Northeast on Tuesday, May 26.

The next day, they'll move to Lake Forest Park and close one lane of westbound 104 (Ballinger Way Northeast) at 35th Avenue Northeast / Northeast 180th Street.

Work will run from 9am to 3pm.

For more information, check out the King County Construction Updates page.




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Recycling efforts earn Lake Forest Park Blue Planet Award

Republic Services has once again recognized Lake Forest Park residents for achieving an outstanding 65 percent residential and commercial recycling rate.

At its May 14 meeting, the City Council was presented Republic Services’ prestigious Blue Planet Award for earning Class A Recycling City status.

This award is reserved for cities that reach a 60 percent or higher residential recycling rate. The state average is near 50 percent.



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PROJECT UPDATE: Lynnwood Link Extension



Project Update: Lynnwood Link Extension through Shoreline 

Neighborhood and Residential Field Work

Over the next several months Sound Transit representatives will contact property owners for approval to access private property in order to conduct geotechnical drilling, utility potholing and survey work. This information is needed to evaluate and refine the final design of the planned Link light rail expansion.

After receiving approval from property owners in the form of Right of Entry authorizations, work on private and public properties will take place over the next six months or more along the Interstate 5 corridor between Northgate and Lynnwood.

Utility Potholing

Potholing involves drilling small holes to locate existing underground utilities. In this round of potholing, crews will be drilling in areas to confirm that no utilities exist underground in areas that will be excavated for the future route or stations.

Geotechnical Drilling

In order to study soil and groundwater conditions, drilling or “borings” are necessary to collect soil samples for analysis and install groundwater monitoring devices. A drill rig and truck will perform borings that will remove soil and install a monitoring device at each site.

Crews will be monitoring water levels by visiting these sites to take measurements throughout final design of the project. Each hole will be covered with a metal plate until they are refilled and patched to match previous conditions as closely as possible. In accordance with all local regulations, borings will be done carefully to avoid soil erosion and dirt or mud from leaking into surface waters, wetlands and drainage systems. Each site may take about three days to complete.

Land Surveys

Civil surveyors will gather topographical information and may leave temporary paint markings, survey nails on the ground or ribbons in trees. Small holes may be dug, but will be refilled. Survey flags may also be placed to indicate boundaries and should remain in place until they are removed by staff.

Tree Surveys

Survey crews will evaluate existing trees in the Interstate 5 right of way and on private property potentially acquired by the project to assess future tree removal. Trees located where the route or stations exist will need to be removed to build the project as well as trees that pose a risk to future train operations. Your cooperation and assistance is appreciated as neighborhood and residential fieldwork is completed.

For more information

For more information about the Lynnwood Link Extension project, contact Roger Iwata at 206-689-4904 or 

You can also visit the Lynnwood Link Extension web page.

24-hour construction hotline: 888-298-2395



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Sears Outlet holding food drive for HopeLink this weekend

The Sears Outlet store 15711 1/2 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133 will hold a food drive Memorial Day weekend to benefit the Shoreline HopeLink. 

All customers who bring a donation of canned or boxed food will be entered in a raffle to win a free BBQ.

The Outlet Store is in the lower level  of the store, entrance next to auto department.


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Governor signs Farrell’s Oil Transportation Safety Act

Gov. Inslee congratulates Rep. Jessyn Farrell, D-46
Photo courtesy Legislative Support Services

Governor Inslee signed the Oil Transportation Safety Act today. The bill, HB 1449, sponsored by Rep. Jessyn Farrell, gives first responders advance notice of oil shipments in order to be prepared in the case of an accident. In order to gain an accurate understanding of oil transportation safety issues, the bill requires public disclosure of the amount and type of oil coming through Washington. The bill also pays for safety and planning measures by extending the barrel tax to oil transported by train; currently only oil arriving via ship is subject to the barrel tax.

“It is our shared responsibility to protect the health and safety of our families, first responders, and natural environment,” said Rep. Farrell, D-Lake Forest Park. “I am glad that legislators from both sides of the aisle stood up and took action to keep our communities safe.”

“While this legislation is a great step towards addressing the dangerous game of transporting oil around our state, this bill does not include important marine safety measures leaving our waterways at risk,” said Farrell. “The Legislature will have to revisit these issues in the future to ensure that our marine safety program remains successful and to continue tackling the rapidly changing face of oil transportation in Washington.”

“This new law establishes Washington as a national leader for protecting communities from the increasing risk of oil-train spills and explosions,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine, who is Chair of the Safe Energy Leadership Alliance that includes more than 160 elected leaders from five western states and British Columbia. “Now we should build on this important first step by expanding these stronger protections to include Puget Sound and other critical waterways.”

The sharp increase in the amount of crude oil coming in to Washington by rail creates significant risks to the region’s people, economy, and environment. The rail lines carrying crude oil across Washington move through densely populated areas in Tacoma, Seattle, Everett, and Spokane, and pass by sensitive environmental areas such as shorelines and estuaries.

In 2011, no crude oil entered Washington by rail; by June 2014, 19 trains carrying crude oil were passing through per week. The Washington Department of Ecology estimates that the amount of crude oil that comes through our state could triple within the next 5 years to nearly 9 billion gallons each year. And by 2035, this figure could increase six-fold – with approximately 113 oil trains running through our state every week.

A study by the U.S. Department of Transportation released in February predicts that oil train derailments will occur 10 times a year over the next two decades, cause more than $4 billion in damages, and put densely populated areas at risk.



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Second Annual Community Garage Sale at Parkwood, June 6th

About two weeks to go until the Parkwood Community Garage Sale on June 6th in the Parkwood Elementary Parking Lot, 1815 N 155th St, Shoreline 98133.

If you want to participate and sell your treasures, hand-crafted goods, books and more, you need to register by June 3rd. Spaces are limited so act now.

Registration fee benefits Parkwood’s 6th grade camp. More information and registration form here 



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Western Roundup with Choir of the Sound

SPRING POPS SHOW:  “WESTERN ROUNDUP!“

Choir of the Sound Spring Pops Concert
Western Roundup


Saddle up with Choir of the Sound as we don our cowboy hats and head to the prairie for some good ole-fashion American pioneer and western music, including selections from the 1951 Lerner and Loewe musical “Paint Your Wagon”!

WESTERN ROUNDUP

SATURDAY, MAY 30 AT 3:00 PM AND 7:00 PM
SUNDAY, MAY 31 AT 3:00 PM

Shorecrest Performing Arts Center
15343 25th Ave NE
Shoreline, WA 98155

Ticket prices - in advance
General Admission $18
Senior/youth (60+) and under 30  $16
Groups (10 or more) $14
Children (under 12) $9

Ticket prices at the door
General Admission $20
Children under 12 $10

Purchase tickets online or by phone at Brown Paper Tickets 800-838-3006
Ticket questions - email for answers



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Scandinavian music and dance light up the night May 30

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Seattle Lilla Spelmanslag sound check

Don't miss Skandia Folkdance Society’s Shoreline dance on Saturday, 5/30, from 7:00–10:00 p.m. at the LDS Meeting House, 14901-30th Ave. NE. The suggested donation is $10, and kids get in free. 

Two talented musical groups, Allspice and Seattle Lilla Spelmanslag, will play tunes for mixers and other joyous Scandinavian dances. The evening will begin with dances easily accessible for those with less experience, so do arrive early, if you're new to dancing. More challenging dances will be reserved for later in the evening.

Wait, there’s more! That night, we'll celebrate the release of the Seattle Lilla Spelmanslag’s first CD, titled “Live!”. These young musicians (ages 7 to 17), bring their youthful joy to the dance floor through their music, and they show their considerable talent in their first acclaimed CD. Come listen to the kids in person; you'll have a chance to buy their CD for home or upcoming road trips.

Don't let inexperience deter you from joining in the fun. You may dance if you wish, but non-dancers are most welcome as well. Come enjoy the toe-tapping music while you watch the dancing (and remember to tell family and friends who could use a good night out).

For those of you who want to hit the dance floor, the evening will be a wonderful opportunity for new and experienced dancers alike, as we celebrate community across skill levels and generations. If you haven't been to this venue, it is perfect for such an event, and it includes a large stage and a fine dance floor. Dancers, smooth-soled shoes are a big plus for Scandinavian turning dances. 

Skandia Folkdance Society is now in its 66th year of offering classes and events to promote and preserve Scandinavian music and dance. Visit us at  for more information.



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LFP Police: Another bad guy in jail

Chief Steve Sutton of the LFP Police reports another success, thanks to an observant citizen.

Just before 6pm yesterday a Lake Forest Park citizen reported a suspicious vehicle in their neighborhood, along with a description of the person seen walking away.

Officers responded and quickly learned the plates on the vehicle reported were stolen.

The subject was quickly located and found to have an outstanding arrest warrant for …. wait for it….Burglary! 
Residences in the area were checked and it looks like we got to this guy before he had the chance to break into another home.

Sutton says this is "Another GREAT example of how calling 911 immediately when you see something suspicious pays off. A HUGE thank you to our LFP citizen, Sgt. Parken, and Officer Gross."

The suspect’s current address is the King County Jail.



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Shorecrest, Shorewood students win film awards


Front row are Shorewood and Shorecrest video teachers
Marty Ballew and Trent Mitchell with their award-winning students
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

Shorewood and Shorecrest film students won multiple awards at the Northwest High School Film Festival this week.

This is the largest high school film festival in the United States, comprised of more than 30 schools from the Puget Sound area who converge at the Cinerama theater in downtown Seattle for one day of screening the best of the best from hundreds of film submissions.

Bogui Adjorlolo of Shorecrest won
two Awards of Excellence
and two filmmaking scholarships
Leading the way was Shorecrest student Bogui Adjorlolo who not only won two “Awards of Excellence'" but also won the JDogg and Prodigy filmmaking scholarships.

Awards of Excellence:
  • Bogui Adjorlolo and Isaac Pauls: Drama
  • Bogui Adjorlolo: Music Video
  • Annie Cha: Music Video
  • Rhys Kroehler: Animation
  • Michael Telstad: Satire
  • Davis Towne: Art Film
  • Andre Stepanov: PSA
  • Julia Juarez-Kostelnik: Documentary
Honorable Mention:
  • Kendall Yoder: Drama
  • Adam Opfer: Animation
  • Meagan Horman: Music Video
  • Tiffany Palomino: Educational/Informational/Instructional
  • Davis Towne: Dramatic Narrative
  • Melanie Tran: Dramatic Narrative


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Flag at half-staff Monday

Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Monday, May 25, 2015, in recognition of Memorial Day.

This federal holiday is in remembrance of the people who died while serving in the country’s armed forces.

The Governor’s Office has no objection to agencies lowering the flags at the close of business on Friday, May 22, 2015. Flags should remain at half-staff until noon on May 25 or first thing Tuesday morning, May 26, 2015.

Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.



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Temporary road closure scheduled for Lake Forest Park Tuesday

Temporary road closure scheduled for NE 170th Place/Hamlin Road NE on May 26, 2015

Drivers and residents in the neighborhood of NE 170th Place / Hamlin Road NE are advised that a temporary road closure to perform needed repairs is scheduled to begin at 7:00am on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 and end at approximately 3:00pm that day.

The construction project will take place in the roadway adjacent to the addresses of 17070 and 17050 Hamlin Road NE. Local access is permitted, but there will be no through traffic, except emergency response vehicles.

Look for signage in the area beginning Friday, May 22. If you have questions, contact Public Works Superintendent Scott Walker at 206-368-5440, x125.



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Queer Prom at Shoreline Community College Friday night


The Project Pride Club at Shoreline Community College is hosting a Queer Prom on campus Friday night that is all ages and open to the public.

They are hoping to encourage area high schoolers who identify as LGBQTIA and may feel uncomfortable going to their own proms to come to this one at Shoreline.

Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N. Campus Maps. Parking information.



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Last weekend for performances of Big Fish at Shoreline Community College


This is the final weekend for the Pacific Northwest Premiere of the Broadway musical Big Fish at Shoreline Community College.

Big Fish is overflowing with passion, humor, and dazzling special effects that remind us why we love going to the theater: for an experience that is richer, funnier and BIGGER than life itself!

Final performances:
  • Friday, May 22, 2015 – 7:30 pm
  • Saturday, May 23, 2015 – 7:30 pm
  • Sunday, May 24, 2015 – 3:00 pm

General Admission $18
Seniors, Non-SCC Students $12
SCC Students, Children 14 or under $10

Tickets available through Brown Paper Tickets – call 800.838.3006, purchase online, in person at the SCC Cashier’s Office, or at the door.



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