Classifieds: Ronald Board of Commissioners' meeting

Thursday, March 16, 2017




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Free electronics recycling event at Lockwood Elementary in Bothell Saturday

Wednesday, March 15, 2017


A Kenmore PTA is holding a free Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, March 18 at Lockwood Elementary in Bothell from 10:00am to 3:00pm.

Bring your recyclable items (working or not) to the event.

All recycling services are free, however cash donations to support the Kenmore Junior High PTSA are welcome. 

To view a large version of the event flyer with the list of acceptable items, click here.

The school is at 24118 Lockwood Rd, Bothell 98021.


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Now hiring: Ecology Youth Corps summer jobs for Northwest Washington teens

The Washington Department of Ecology plans to hire 66 teenagers in northwestern Washington this summer as part of the Ecology Youth Corps.

In 2016, youth corps crews picked up 1.2 million pounds of litter and cleaned 5,445 miles of roads statewide.

Since 1975, the program has hired more than 12,000 Washington teens, offering them work experience, a summer job, and the chance to preserve our state’s natural beauty and protect the environment.

Teens chosen for the youth corps will work 7am to 3pm, typically Monday through Thursday. They will be assigned to one of six crews, based in King, Skagit, Snohomish or Whatcom counties, and will work in one of two 16-day sessions: June 26 to July 20, or July 24 to August 17.

Participants will earn $11 an hour.

Applicants must be ages 14-17 by their first day of employment. Applications are due by April 11 and are available through area school counselors and at Ecology’s website

For more information, contact Steven Williams in Ecology’s Northwest Regional Office at 425-213-3565.



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Thursday Art Walk in Edmonds has St. Patrick's theme

Northwest Junior Pipe Band
The Luck of the Irish abounds this Thursday, March 16, from 5-8pm at Art Walk Edmonds!

You won't have to search hard for a "pot of gold" on Thursday night at Art Walk!

So many fabulous stops featuring gems of art are on tap, along with the sounds of bagpipes and drums on the streets of downtown Edmonds.

Several "don't miss this" stops are on the map this month. 
  • Cole Gallery (107 5th Ave S) will be celebrating with a 10th Anniversary Show featuring new works by over 30 artists.
  • Gallery North (401 Main St) is holding its annual juried Small Works Show with over 200 little treasures by 75 local artists.
  • Learn some new techniques at the watercolor demonstrations at both Cascadia Art Museum (190 Sunset Ave) and Aria Studio Gallery (535 Main St); 
  • Christopher Framing and Gallery will be featuring the precocious watercolors of 13 year old Coral Xixi Anderson.
There is even more, check out the map and come see!

A crescent moon on the map will denote restaurants that are offering a special or discount for Art Walkers only (please present the AWE map when ordering) from 5pm to close.

As a special treat sponsored by Art Walk Edmonds, the streets of downtown Edmonds will be filled with the festive sounds of bagpipes and drums from the tartan-clad members of Shoreline-based Northwest Junior Pipe Band. The band, comprised of elementary to high school students, is scheduled to begin performing around 7pm near 5th and Main.

They'll bring out the Irish (or Scottish) in all of us!



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Save the date June 17 for the 15th Annual Secret Gardens Tour

June 17 - Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park
It’s almost spring! Save Saturday, June 17 for the 15th annual Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park Tour and Market. 

The gardens in tour for this year include a plant collector’s garden, a contemporary garden with innovative garden solutions, garden rooms with an element of discovery, a natural woodland with plantings from the famed Heronswood.

Garden art peeks out from under treasured plants, and sheds add interest and storage.

“The gardens on the tour this year are exceptional. Each garden is special. Visitors will be delighted by the creativity of the garden owners,” said Judy Roberts-Webey, one of the tour garden scouts.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Advance tickets will be available at nurseries and online in May. 



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EPIC Writers Group 5th Annual Writing Contest

EPIC in Edmonds Writing Contest

Adult and Teen Writers, are you planning your entry to the EPIC Writers Group 5th Annual Writing Contest?

It’s based in Edmonds, open to Washington residents and entries are due April 10.

You will find all the details on the EPIC website; “2017 Contest Information and Rules” where you can learn how you can be a winner! You can also read winning entries from the past and be encouraged.

Some prizes (cash and EPIC membership) are announced, with more in the wings. In addition, winners will see their work on the EPIC website and be invited to read their entry at the Winners Ceremony at Edmonds Library on May 23.

Remember, teens enter free. Plan now to have a great piece of your writing ready to enter before April 10.


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Shorecrest softball wins first two games of season

Shorecrest softball played their home opener on Tuesday, 3/14/17 at home and beat Arlington 7-6.

The winning pitcher was Abbi Currah. Shaylee Scott had the game winning sacrifice fly RBI in the bottom of the 7th.

Wednesday 3/15/17, Shorecrest had a home game against Mariner, which Shorecrest won 10-0.

Winning pitcher was Allie Leicester in a 3 hit shutout.

Catcher for Shorecrest Narissa McDuffie.

Sharon Traulsen hit a home run and had 3 RBIs.

Shorecrest had no errors in the ball game.

--Assistant coach Tim Brickell



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Shorewood, Cascade play to 11-11 fastpitch softball tie

Shorewood and Cascade played to an 11-11 fastpitch softball tie Tuesday at Shorewood's home Meridian Park Field.


Brianne McCaslin and Allison Mamba each had three hits for the Thunderbirds.

The teams will not play a make-up for the non-league game. Shorewood's record stays at 0-1.
We had incorrectly reported that Shorewood was to play Burlington-Edison Tuesday. The T-Birds' are next scheduled to open their Wesco 3A season Friday at 4pm at Arlington. 

Shorewood plays its final non--league game Monday at Bainbridge.

Shorewood vs. Cascade at Meridian Park Field, Tuesday, March 14:

CASCADE        0 1 2 5 0 3 0 11 11 4
SHOREWOOD 0 0 1 1 2 7 0 11 12 6
 
BATTERY
Cascade - C. ZARAGOSA, GONZALEZ (6) (PITCHER) AND FRANKLIN
Shorewood  - BONNIE PAULSON AND ALLISON NAMBA
HIGHLIGHTS
Cascade: A. JENSEN 3-5 (2B), GONZALEZ 2-2 (HR), C. ZARAGOZA (3B)
Shorewood: ALLISON NAMBA 3-5 (2 2Bs), BRIANNE MCCASLIN 3-4.

The Shorewood junior varsity defeated Cascade 12-9 Tuesday to improve their record to 1-1.

--Paul Jensen

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Innis Arden rummage sale this weekend

Bargain Hunters Delight!

The Innis Arden rummage sale is this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, March 18-19 at the Clubhouse, 1430 NW 188th St, Shoreline 98177.
  • Saturday, March 18, 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Sunday, March 19, 12noon to 4:00pm (Half-price sale!)
Inside you will find:
  • Clothes. Designer and vintage
  • Furniture
  • Books
  • Toys and Tools
  • Collectibles
  • Sporting goods
  • And much more!
When the doors open at 9am Saturday, there will be a line of people a block long, waiting to get in. Organizers are very careful about fire rules and keep a strict count of the number of people in the building. When they reach capacity, they stop letting new people in until someone leaves.

Shoppers are quite cheerful about the process, knowing that there's a lot of good stuff inside.



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Register now for Get Up and Go 5K on April 29

Get Up and Get Going to help find a cure for Crohn's and Diabetes

Join this event benefiting Seattle Children's Hospital research on Saturday, April 29 as the Sheridan Guild and sponsors hold the Get Up and Go 5K and Kid 1K Dash.

Wear your PJs for fun!

Bring your family and friends to run, jog, or walk through the beautiful, tree-lined race course in Lake Forest Park.

Strollers and gentle dogs are welcome.

The Sheridan Guild wants to encourage others to participate and help us find a cure for these diseases through funding research at Seattle Children's Hospital, while taking part in a healthy activity. Kids 10 and under are FREE.

The race is on April 29, with the race start point at Lake Forest Park City Hall, northeast corner of Town Center, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way.

Day-of Registration begins at 8am and the race begins at 9am.

You may register in several ways. You can pre-register online for $30 until April 28

You can also register on race day, with a check payable to Sheridan Guild. Credit cards also welcome. 

GetUpandGo5k.com and a Facebook page with registration buttons. Kids must be accompanied and signed up by a registered adult.

Race winners will be recognized in a few categories. Race participants will receive a complementary t-shirt, water bottle, or visor at a first come first serve basis. The race will include pancakes, coffee donated by Starbucks, and sports drinks from All IN.

For questions about the race, contact Tara Jorgensen. You may also go online to GetUpandGo5k.com to learn more.



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Twin Ponds Giving Garden outpaces all food bank produce contributors

Twin Ponds Giving Garden
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The 2016 Solid Ground “Growing and Giving” report names Shoreline’s Twin Ponds Giving Garden as the top contributor of produce to a local food bank of all Seattle area p-patches and community gardens, outpacing even Magnuson Park this year.

Photo by Steven H. Robinson
With the support of dozens of community volunteers who donated over 1100 hours, Giving Garden volunteer leaders Shellie Anderson, Susan Armstrong, Maggie Krostag and Callie Steward planted, watered, tended, and harvested 3,448 pounds of produce for Hopelink Shoreline in 2016.

Congratulations to these Twin Ponds Giving Garden volunteers for honoring Shoreline with this noble distinction and for working tirelessly to provide fresh produce for members of the Shoreline community affected by food insecurity.





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In The Garden Now ….Winter Beauties

Fatsia japonica ‘Camouflage’

Text and photos by Victoria Gilleland

At the end of each winter I walk through my garden looking for the newer plant additions that held up best in spite of harsh growing conditions the previous three months. With our prolonged cold spells and heavy rainfall this year, I was particularly interested this year.

Typically newly installed garden plants are the most vulnerable to extreme winter weather and I’ve noticed that hybridized varieties with variegated foliage are often severely damaged or killed in harsh winters. But of course, in the end hardiness depends on the particular plant and specific weather conditions in a given year.

 I’m happy to report that two of the best looking plants in my garden right now are newly planted variegated Fatsia plants. They were planted last summer in shady, somewhat sheltered areas of the garden in hopes that they would brighten otherwise boringly green areas. They’re doing beautifully! The foliage is bright and clean in spite of repeatedly being hit by freezing temperatures, snow, hail, rain and wind. I’m impressed!

Fatsia japonica ‘Spider’s Web’

Like other Japanese Aralia, ‘Spider’s Web’ and ‘Camouflage’ Fatsia can be grown as an evergreen shrub or small tree. The variegated foliage on these plants is stunning in the shade. It truly brightens the garden! Fatsia Flowers are typically produced in winter and are rather unusual white fuzzy looking globes held above the foliage.

Plants may grow to be 6 to 8 feet high and wide or can be kept smaller with regular pruning. They like full shade to partial sun and ample water to start but are quite drought tolerant in our area once established. Fatsia make good container plants and can be grown indoors as well.

Call me “The Eccentric Gardener” but I’ve always enjoyed growing plants that have animal associations. When I first heard about ’Spider’s Web,’ I knew that it was just a matter of time before I tried growing one in my garden. It’s been a wonderful addition! An added bonus is that this plant came with its own special song: “Itsy Bitsy Spider.” You guessed it! Whenever I see one of these lovelies in my garden or elsewhere the ‘Spider Song’ pops into my head. At least I won’t forget the name of this plant!

I would recommend ‘Spider’s Web’ or’ Camouflage’ Fatsia as dramatic additions to most any part shade to shady garden in need of a light bright accent. If you don’t have an outdoors garden try growing one of these showy plants indoors in a pot. They are striking!

 (Botanical Names:  Fatsia japonica ‘Spider’s Web’ and Fatsia japonica ‘Camouflage’)

Victoria Gilleland is the owner of Cottage Garden Designs, a Garden Design company specializing in Redesign of Residential Gardens, Garden Consultation and Coaching. She has been designing gardens in the northwest for over 20 years.


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KUOW's Amanda Wilde presents "Hidden History of America's Favorite Music"

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Amanda Wilde
The Edmonds Arts Commission and the Edmonds Library new monthly free-admission music series, “Music at the Library,” continues Thursday, March 16, 6:30pm at the Plaza Room with a presentation by former KUOW radio host Amanda Wilde on the he history of minstrelsy, the first uniquely American entertainment craze.

Edmonds Plaza Room, 650 Main Street, Edmonds (above the library). Admission is free.

A significant part of our country’s shared musical heritage emerged from 19th century blackface minstrelsy, the first uniquely American entertainment and entertainment craze.

Recently retired radio host Amanda Wilde (KUOW’s “The Swing Years and Beyond”) explores how this controversial phenomenon laid the foundation for American performance, and how its influence reached beyond its era of popularity.

The talk discusses race in American music by looking under the blackface mask and coming to terms with this mixed heritage, concentrating on music as a powerful agent of transformation. Ms. Wilde’s presentation is also presented in partnership with Humanities Washington.

The inaugural season of Music at the Library concludes April 26 with steel drum musician Ian Dobson. For more information about Music at the Library contact Richard Suico, Managing Librarian Edmonds Library, 425-771-1933


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Book review by Aarene Storms: Soar

Soar by Joan Bauer

12-year-old Jeremiah is the world's biggest baseball fan, even though he can no longer play. When he was 10, he got sick and eventually had a heart transplant, so now he has to be really careful ... and he can't run.

His love of the game hasn't changed, though. When he and his dad move to a new community, Jeremiah is convinced that baseball will solve the town's problems. But not everyone agrees.

No sex, no blood, minimal cussing. Some off - page drug use (sport steroids) cause a huge scandal in the town.

Excellent parent and teacher characters, and the best ballplayer in town is a 12-year-old girl.

Highly recommended for ages 9 to adult.


The events may not have happened; still, the story is true.  --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS



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Rent Smart: Tenant Rights workshop Sunday Mar 19

Rent Smart: Tenant Rights Workshop
Sunday, March 19, 2pm
Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th 98155

Solid Ground's tenant counselors offer a workshop for current and future renters. Know and assert your rights as tenants, navigate the housing search and landlord screening process, protect yourself from eviction and housing loss, and learn how to get deposits back and repairs made.

Register online or by calling the library at 206-362-7550.



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Op-Ed: Shoreline's Deep Green Incentive program will sacrifice livibility

Shoreline residents Pamela Cross, Barbara Twaddell, and Margaret Willson are deeply concerned about the unintended consequences of the Deep Green Incentive program. Shoreline documents can be viewed here.
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The City of Shoreline has made a commitment to reduce harmful community greenhouse emissions by, among other things, encouraging the construction of environmentally friendly or “Green” homes.

Our concern is that applying their proposal in single family home neighborhoods will sacrifice the livability of our beautiful city.

The City has insisted that developers need incentives to build Green because:

  • the houses are expensive to build
  • there are few contractors qualified to build them
  • and demand is relatively low.
In our subsequent research we have learned that Green houses can be expensive to build. But an article in the Seattle Times 1/28/2017, section D. states:

“One of the biggest misconceptions about Green living is that it is more expensive. In many instances, it’s easy to get wasteful by purchasing products that are poorly made or lackluster performers. 
"As a result, those items are discarded and new ones purchased. Eco-friendly products in many instances are extremely well made and may be more durable and long-lasting. These materials may even end up saving you money.”

So if you focus on materials and energy efficiency, you can have an eco-friendly home that will save you money on utilities and not add unnecessary pollutants to Shoreline streams and lakes.

Are there a limited number of Green builders? Is there any demand?

We looked up Built Green, the second company listed in the Shoreline proposal. From their website we learned they work with over 200 builders certified to build these houses. They have completed over 27,000 Built Green Certified Homes.

So now we wondered, do we need to provide incentives for Green building?

Seattle offers faster permit review and streamlined processing for Green building projects. They have formed an advisory committee to review and assist with proposals that have items that may not be covered in the current technical codes.

Hmmm. There is no mention of financial incentives. What is Shoreline proposing to offer?

Shoreline’s Proposed Deep Green Incentive Program (DGIP)

The incentives proposed by Shoreline to increase eco-friendly construction of single family homes include:
  1. waiving of permit fees, licensing fees, and application fees.
  2. departures from current building codes, such as setback distances from neighbors, and coverage standards (the maximum percentage of the lot that can be covered by the house).
  3. a bonus to build another house or two on the same lot! 

AND! the entire lot does not have to be buildable to qualify for two houses. If part of the land slopes steeply, which is not unusual in Shoreline, then the houses can still be placed on the buildable part of the land because the developer can apply for other available code departures including setback and lot coverage standards.

If the houses fail to meet Certification requirements, there are financial penalties for the developer. However, the houses are already built - and that is a permanent penalty for the neighborhood.

Shoreline City Council will be discussing DGIP at their public meeting on March 27, 2017 and adoption of the measure is planned for April 17, 2017.

You can email the City Council at council@shorelinewa.gov or attend the meeting and speak there. Either way, be sure to provide your input before the Council votes, because once DGIP is accepted by the Council your ability to change it will be gone.

--Pamela Cross, Barbara Twaddell, and Margaret Willson



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Streetzeria dinner benefits Richmond Beach Community Association

Christie Quigley, a board member of the Richmond Beach Community Association, works the serving table at the Streetzeria benefit for RBCA. All donations for the meal went to the local association. Business was brisk as many hungry residents attended the annual event.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore.


From RBCA

Many thanks to Streetzeria for hosting the Benefit Dinner on March 13 in celebration of the restaurant’s three-year anniversary. Owner Greg Bye's son, Reilly, ran the event and was gracious, welcoming and efficient in making sure everything ran smoothly for a successful event. His father should be proud of him and his staff! RBCA board members helped greet and serve guests.

Reilly Kemp-Bye and Jade Mitchell produced a variety of pizzas in Streetzeria's kitchen.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore


The evening’s proceeds were donated to the Richmond Beach Community Association to support all the wonderful events and services they provide for the community. Approximately 150 people came to enjoy the scrumptious buffet of salad and pizza and the companionship of friends and neighbors. A special thank you to all who attended and contributed!



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Speaker: Don't be late again!


Senior Center, Tuesday, March 21, 10:30am



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LFP City Council passes Tree and Critical Area regulations

Tree planting in LFP
Photo courtesy City of Lake Forest Park
After nearly two years of hard work by the LFP Tree Board, Planning Commission, City Council, City staff, and of course, the community, City Council passed Ordinance 1152 on March 9, 2017, officially adopting new tree regulations for the City of Lake Forest Park.

You can view the new regulations and a brief overview of major changes at this page.

These regulations go into effect on Thursday, March 23rd.

If you have any questions, contact Jake Tracy

On March 9, 2017, the Lake Forest Park City Council also adopted Ordinances 1150 and 1152, setting new Critical Area (formerly known and Sensitive Area).

You can view the Critical Area regulations on this page

The critical area regulations go into effect Monday, March 20th.

If you have questions, contact the Planning Department at 206-368-5440.



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LFP conducting emphasis patrols

Little ones never get tired of sitting in our police cars!
Mill drove and played with the lights and sirens.
You never know, might be a proud member of the force one day.
Hope we made his day.
Photo courtesy LFP Police
It's going to be a few years before Mill is ready to participate in LFP emphasis patrols.

In the meantime, the LFP officers are doing their best to make the streets safe for him.

Extra enforcement for speeders is happening in Lake Forest Park ALL WEEK as part of the King County Target Zero Task Force’s 5 to Stay Alive campaign, reminding you of the importance of following speed limits.

Obey the signs or pay the fine.

Thursday morning, March 9 they conducted a “5 to Stay Alive” emphasis patrol for distracted drivers. In less than 3 hours they stopped over 25 drivers who were texting, talking on cell phones or other dangerous and distracted driving!

Please put the phone down, it’s not worth it!



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Shoreline Fire Calls March 6-12

Car accident at 155 and 5 Ave NE on Tuesday
Vehicle into a fence and side of garage. No injuries.
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire


Shoreline Fire calls for the week of March 6-12...

Aid - 64
Aid Non Emergency- 11
MVA (Motor Vehicle Accident) - 3
CMT (Community Medicine Team) - 9
Medic - 45
Cardiac Arrest - 1
AFA (Automatic Fire Alarm) - 7
Natural Gas - 1
Smoke Smell - 1
Smoke in a Residence- 2
Smoke Multi Family - 1 (food left unattended on the stove)
Smoke/Burn Complaint - 1
Service Call - 1 (telephone pole into a building) 1 (blood draw request with PD).



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Standing room only at the American Legion for presentation by Dwight Stevens

Dwight Stevens, WW II bomber pilor
Text and photos by Jerry Pickard

On Tuesday, March 7, 2017 The American Legion Post 227 welcomed Dwight Stevens to relate his combat experiences as a Pilot in the 8th Army Air Force flying B-17 heavy bombers throughout Europe and Russia.

Flying out of England to targets from the Baltic to Poland to Italy, they sometimes dropped bombs and sometimes supplies to allies.

He was interested in becoming a pilot as he had listened to the Jimmy Allen Flying Club on the radio as a kid and had sent in enough cereal box tops to earn his "wings".

The war was raging in Europe, so while Dwight was still in High School he joined the Washington State Guard.

It was a volunteer organization with no pay, just uniforms and drills. He was assigned to the 4th Washington Volunteer Infantry Regiment as a Private First Class. 

In 1942, seventeen year old Dwight graduated from West Seattle High School and attended summer quarter 1942 at the University of Washington.

He was dating his high school sweetheart, Helen, who also attended West Seattle High School.

On December 7th 1941 he was helping his neighbor build a fence when Helen walked three miles from her home to where Dwight was working and told him that Pearl Harbor had been bombed by Japan and we were at war.

On September 9, 1942 Dwight joined the United States Army as an Aviation Cadet and was promptly sent home for three months as the Flight Schools were all full. He got orders in December to begin Army Basic Training. His parents and friends all gathered at the train station to wish him goodbye.

After completing Army Basic training he was sent to Basic Flight School, which was no flying, just Ground School. After completing Basic Flight School Dwight was assigned to Primary Flight School just north of Phoenix, Arizona at what is now the Scottsdale Airport.

After 4.2 hours of instruction in an AT-6 Trainer Dwight soloed and almost was washed out as he had a hard landing. He was told to go back up and do it again. He did much better on the second try.

Over 100 people came to hear Dwight speak

He got a new instructor who grilled him on his solo flight and after Dwight explained that he had followed instructions from his previous instructor went up with Dwight to re-enact what Dwight had done.

The new instructor also crashed the AT-6 on landing. Dwight got a pass on his check ride. He flew 200 hours to complete Primary school.

Dwight was sent to Luke Field west of Phoenix for Advanced Flight Training. There he learned about the engines and fuselage of aircraft with lots more stick time. After completing Advanced Training the Army assigned him to be a bomber pilot. He was sent to B-17 school in Yuma, Arizona. He was assigned and qualified to be a B-17 Co-Pilot. He met his Command Pilot Paul Fiess who was also from Washington, and the rest of his training flight crew.

They spent ten days in Salt Lake City learning to fly as a crew and then spent three months at Ardmore, Oklahoma in training flights. After completing training at Ardmore they flew to Florida for live fire Gunnery training, shooting towed targets in the Gulf of Mexico. They then continued on to Kearny, Nebraska where they completed their training and were certified as Combat Ready!

He and his crew boarded a train to ride to their embarkation point in New York City. They traveled up through Canada and then east and reentered the U.S. at Buffalo, New York. From Buffalo they traveled down to New York City.

To their delight they were housed in a hotel six blocks from Times Square. They spent the next six nights checking out the night life in NYC.

They had to check for orders every morning by 06:30am at the hotel. On day six Dwight was informed that his orders to his Duty Assignment had come and he was to collect his belongings and board a bus for the airport. They flew from NYC to Stephenville, Newfoundland where they stopped to refuel the plane.

Dwight was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by Post Commander White. 


While waiting for the plane to be refueled they were approached by some kids who were selling cooked lobsters for $1.00 each. Everyone bought a lobster and then reboarded the plane. The passengers clustered to the back of the plane and shortly after takeoff the pilot came back and made many of them move forward as they were past the center of gravity making the plane tail heavy. They then shared their lobsters with the flight crew.

After departing Stephenville, Newfoundland they flew to Prestwick, Scotland. There they had to exchange their U.S. Money for Military script.

While in Prestwick they had to run to a bomb shelter as a German plane was flying over. It was determined to be throwing out propaganda leaflets trying to get allied forces to not resist in combat.

From Prestwick, Scotland they flew to Stow, England where they were assigned to St 119 at Horham, England with the 95th Bomb Group. 

At St 119 they learned to take off in groups of four. They took off in the dark with no navigation lights and after climbout flew in formation out over the Channel. They had to unlearn stateside training and learn to fly formation at six foot intervals which made it much harder for German fighters to penetrate the formations.

After perfecting their formation flying they were ready for combat. They were awakened at 02:00am for a bombing run to Munich, Germany. The Germans had prepared for the bombers by setting their anti-aircraft guns in a box around the town so the bombers had to fly through the guns to get to their targets.

Out of a flight of 200 aircraft they only lost three or four on their first run.

Those aircraft that were too heavily damaged to return to England were authorized to fly to Switzerland which was a neutral country. They were told that there were two lakes that they had to cross to reach Switzerland, The first lake was still in Germany so don't land there! Dwight's plane got thru the bombing run undamaged and returned to their base in England.

One morning they checked the assignment board and found that they weren't on it. They inquired and were informed that they had a "special mission". They were to fly General Keller and his staff to Russia for a meeting. General Keller and staff arrived at Dwight's plane and General Keller chose Dwight to be his co-pilot and sent Command Pilot Paul Fiess back to the rear and climbed into the left seat to fly the plane. He told Dwight that they were flying to Russia.

Dwight told the General that they only had enough fuel to reach Russia. The General told him not to worry as it was a one way trip with destination Poultava, Ukraine. Dwight found it was too cold to sleep that night and he was miserable all night.

The next day their plane was strafed by a German plane, leaving sixty holes in the fuselage.

They patched the holes with tape for a temporary fix. They ended up flying to Italy on the way home and the patches came off one by one as they flew along. The plane grew quite noisy with the wind whistling through. While in Italy the holes were correctly patched with metal so the final leg of the trip was much quieter.

As they neared England they saw the channel was covered in more than 1200 ships. The D-Day invasion was under way.

During the Battle Of The Bulge his squadron was ordered to bomb a Panzer Division in France. Normally the B-17's flew at or above 24,000 feet to get above the anti-aircraft fire. On this mission they were ordered to fly at 10,000 feet.

While on their bomb run, Dwight's plane was hit in the left wing, knocking out one of the engines and severing oil and fuel lines. The severed fuel lines drained the left tanks, causing the other left engine to die and the were in a fight for life. They gradually lost altitude on the way back to England and were down to 500 feet when they neared their field. Lots of alcohol was consumed that night.

When Dwight completed his required twenty missions he asked when he would be going home. He was informed that the mission requirements had changed to thirty missions and was later requirements were changed to thirty five.

The war in Europe ended and Dwight was finally given his orders to go home. He was ordered to travel by convoy on the ship Santa Rosa which had been a Banana boat prior to the war. The Santa Rosa was to be the lead ship in the convoy but could go no faster than the slowest ship in the convoy. 

The ship carried six hundred wounded Paratroopers and and twenty eight men rotating home. The ship departed Swansea, Wales and headed through the North Atlantic in December. It was a rough crossing. The ship arrived in Boston Harbor seventeen days later on December 27th. They had missed Christmas by two days but had gotten the best Christmas gift of all, a trip home!

updated 3-23-2017

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Sen. Chase D-32 town halls on Saturday


Sen. Maralyn Chase will hold two town halls on Saturday: Mountlake Terrace at 10am and Lynnwood at 1:30pm.

Sen. Chase represents the 32nd state legislative district, which serves all or portions of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, North Seattle, Shoreline and Woodway, as well as certain unincorporated areas in Snohomish County. 



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Sexual assault investigation leads to Shoreline daycare

King County Sheriff's Office is in the beginning stages of an investigation into sexual assault of a child. They have not made any arrests. They are asking for anyone with information to contact them at 206-296-3311. Case number C17012629.

King County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a sexual assault that was reported to have occurred to a 5 year old a girl at a daycare in Shoreline.

On Monday morning the girl’s mother dropped her off at a daycare center in the 14500 block of Westminster Way N in Shoreline. She picked her up just before 6pm.

When the girl and mother were home, the girl complained of vaginal pain. The child made statement to the mother that made the mother concerned about sexual abuse. The mother drove the girl to Seattle Children’s Hospital where she was examined. A social worker at the hospital notified police who responded to the hospital.

Detectives contacted employees of the daycare early Tuesday morning and conducted interviews. Department of Social and Health Services officials are working with the Sheriff’s Office on the investigation and ensuring safety protocols at the daycare are being followed. No arrests have been made at this time.

Detectives will be working with DSHA to contact the parents of the other children that attend the daycare to see if there are any additional victims. If you have any information about this case, please call the King County Sheriff’s Office at 206-296-3311.


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“Let’s Beautify This!” 10 Semi-Finalist Artworks exhibited at city hall, open for public voting

Photo by K. Sturgis
 “Earth, Sky, and Water,” a juried exhibit sponsored by the SR 522 Beautification Project in partnership with the Arts of Kenmore, will open Friday, March 17 and run through May 11, at the Arts of Kenmore Gallery in City Hall, 18120 68th Ave. N.E.

10 Semi-Finalists have been juried into the exhibit and invited to compete for the public art installation: 
Dene Denend, Alexandria Dubus, Michael Eggers, Bridget Gahagen, Scott Gindraux, Joy Hagen, Roy Leban, Elaine O’Riley, Greg Pergament, and Joe Wuts.

The public is invited to an Opening Reception on March 17, 6:30-8pm. at City Hall.

Volunteers of the SR 522 Beautification Projects will share lively anecdotes of their 18-month campaign from ideation to manifest.

Light refreshments served. The public is invited to participate in the final selection by voting for their Top 3 Favorite artworks through May 11.



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Continuing Education: PowerPoint™ 2016 Essentials


PowerPoint™ 2016 Essentials

Begins Wednesday, 3/15
Complete Course: $21.28
REGISTER NOW: 206-533-6706
FREE, CLOSE and EASY PARKING

Get everything you need to produce a dynamic PowerPoint presentation!

PowerPoint is like an electronic slide show, but with a nearly endless choice of colors, fonts, and presentation styles. Create animations to make pictures appear and move, add impressive backgrounds, charts and tables, different kinds of art and graphics, and much more. Learn the skills to create a slide show of any kind, with tips on integrating your oral presentation.

Additionally, with PowerPoint, you will gain intuition and insights for other graphics programs. Please join Will Berkley on the gorgeous SCC campus to get going with a winning PowerPoint presentation. Computer comfort required!

Textbook: FastCourse Microsoft PowerPoint 2016: Level 1, ISBN-13: 978-1-59136-961-5,
Labyrinth Learning Publishers.

Purchase book online from: UW Bookstore or visit the UW Bookstore 4328 University Way, Seattle, WA 98105. For assistance, call: 206-634-3400 x331

REGISTER NOW: 206-533-6706

The class has three sessions, 4:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesdays, 3/15 - 3/29/17
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Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133
Building 1300, Room 1308,  Maps and Directions
Instructor: Berkley, W - P-CMP 140

Current Winter and Spring 2017 schedule

Parking (Now FREE after 4pm and on weekends)



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Moving the giants to Puget Sound - tree planting with Mayor Johnson Saturday

Cory Roche taking delivery of seven Coast Redwood
saplings from Moving the Giants organization
Planting party with the Mayor on Saturday
Photo courtesy Moving the Giants


You Are invited to tree planting with the Mayor on Saturday, March 18, 11:00am at Horizon View Park, 19845-20099 47th Ave NE, Lake Forest Park 98155.

The City of Lake Forest Park is participating in Moving the Giants to Puget Sound program. Mayor Jeff Johnson and volunteers will be planting seven Coast Redwood saplings at Horizon View Park March 18, 2017, 11:00am (after Coffee with the Mayor)!

Dress for the weather, rain or shine, and invite family and friends to help the Mayor and the environment!

Directions to Horizon View park



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Pioneer Women of Richmond Beach

Vicki Stiles will speak on Saturday
at the Richmond Beach Library
Portraits: Pioneer Women of Richmond Beach
Saturday, March 18, 2pm

Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Avenue NW, 98177

Presented by Vicki Stiles, Executive Director of the Shoreline Historical Museum.

Portraits: Pioneer Women of Richmond Beach explores the lives of several women who came early to Richmond Beach. Their days were filled with hard work and decisions that shaped the Richmond Beach community.

Discover the triumphs and tragedies of the women who moved here, "lock stock and barrel," from other parts of the country - and the world - to make new lives for themselves and their families.



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Jobs: City of Kenmore

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Current Openings City of Kenmore

Volunteer and Event Supervisor

The City is seeking an exceptional Volunteer and Events Supervisor to plan, implement and oversee City sponsored special events and plan, implement, facilitate, and promote City sponsored programs and special events in the Town Square and Hangar building. The Volunteer and Events Supervisor will also develop and execute volunteer program activities which include the supervision of parks, events, and administrative volunteers.

Park Projects Manager

The City is seeking a Parks Project Manager who will be responsible for project management for budgeted park capital improvement projects through the design, permitting and construction process. The position is also responsible for the preparation of grant applications and administration of grant awards for park improvement and park acquisition projects. The position assists with the update and monitoring of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) plan and associated Comprehensive Plan elements. The position also provides assistance with policy issues, park and recreation programming and operations issues as needed.

Information on how to set up and account and apply for Kenmore and other government jobs here



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Jobs: City of Shoreline

Current job openings City of Shoreline

  Position     Emp. Type     Salary     Closing Date   
Assistant Camp Director - Extra HelpExtra Help Seasonal$14.99 - $16.95 Hourly03/30/17
Camp Director - Counselor In Training Pr...Extra Help Seasonal$14.34 - $16.22 Hourly03/22/17
Camp Director - Extra HelpExtra Help Seasonal$15.66 - $17.71 Hourly03/30/17
Lifeguard/Swim InstructorExtra Help Variable Hour$13.13 - $14.85 HourlyContinuous
Specialized Recreation Specialist (On-Ca...Extra Help Variable Hour$14.34 - $16.22 HourlyContinuous
Swim InstructorExtra Help Variable Hour$11.50 - $13.01 HourlyContinuous


First time applicants will need to create an account and select a Username and Password, OR sign in with existing LinkedIn or Facebook login credentials. The application can be reused to apply for more than one job opening. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties while applying, call Applicant Technical Support: 855-524-5627.

Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted.

For more information, visit the Human Resources home page.



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Jobs: City of Lake Forest Park - Part-time Court Clerk

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Court Clerk - Municipal Court - Part Time (20 hours per week)

This position is responsible for recording, compiling and managing the municipal court caseload and assists and supports the daily operation of the court in accordance with state law and Municipal code to assure proper reporting and operation requirements. This position serves as the Court cashier. This position serves under the direction of the Court Administrator.

Full description and application here



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The Jazz Misfits at North City Bistro Thursday

The Jazz Misfits at North City Bistro Thursday

The Jazz Misfits, featuring pianist Ken Kassover of Lake Forest Park, will be playing this coming Thursday, March 16th, at North City Bistro and Wine Shop. $8 cover.

The Jazz Misfits play a wide variety of music including original compositions and arrangements. Most of the band members are retired or active music educators from around the Sound. Pianist Ken Kassover is a retired neuropsychologist who has been performing professionally as a musician since he was 15 years old. He and his wife Phillippa have lived in Lake Forest Park since 2007.

Here is a link to The Jazz Misfits' website.

Reservations are highly recommended - call 206-365-4447 or make reservations online at North City Bistro and Wine Shop. Located at 1520 NE 177th St, off 15th NE in North City, the Bistro is All Ages all the time.



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A Celtic Celebration! Featuring Northwest Junior Pipe Band and Friends

Shorelne-based Northwest Junior Pipe Band

In concert: Saturday, May 6, 2017

Support Shoreline based Northwest Junior Pipe Band and friends as we celebrate young performers – featuring champion pipers, drummers, fiddlers and dancers in the very best of Scottish and Celtic musical traditions.

NWJPB is proud to be the 2015 and 2016 BCPA Grand Aggregate winner, Washington State Champions and the US West Coast Drum Corps Champions.

In 2015 the band competed in the World Pipe Band Championships in Scotland, placing 6th out of 32 bands in their division, making them the highest ranked juvenile band in the US.
Complete your evening with a special VIP Pre-Event Reception including Whisky Tasting and hors d’oeuvres. VIP Tickets include preferred concert seating. All proceeds benefit the Northwest Junior Pipe Band. VIP event begins at 5:30pm.

Concert tickets $25. VIP Tickets (including concert) $125

Join us for this wonderful evening to enjoy young champion musicians and dancers!

Saturday, May 6, 2017, Edmonds Center for the Arts, Edmonds.

Ticket Prices: Concert $25, VIP Whisky Tasting Pre-Event (begins at 5:30) includes preferred concert seating $125

Buy Advance Tickets: Edmonds Center for the Arts

For more information: email or phone 206-508-1261

3-14-2017 added concert date



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Shorewood opens softball season with 19-1 loss to Blanchet

Monday, March 13, 2017


The Shorewood softball team opened its season Monday with a 19-0 home loss to Blanchet at Meridian Park Field, in a game shortened to five innings by the mercy rule.

Shorewood is scheduled to play Burlington-Edison Tuesday at 4pm at Mount Vernon High School.

The Shorewood junior varsity also takes a 0-1 record into a game against Burlington-Edison Monday at 4pm at Mount Vernon.

Shorewood vs Blanchet at Meridian Park Field, Monday, March 13:

                    1 2 3.   4 5 6. 7.    R. H E


BLANCHET    4 3 0     9 3 X  X   19 13  0

SHOREWOOD 0 0 0   1 0 X   X     1  1  4

BATTERY

BLANCHET - MARCILSE (PITCHER) AND KING

SHOREWOOD - PAULSON, LAYCOCK (5) AND NAMBA

HIGHLIGHTS

BLANCHET: MARCILSE 5-5 (2B, HR), KING 2-2 (3B)

SHOREWOOD: OSBORN 1-1


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Theatre Organ Pops on Saturday



Hear organ virtuoso Richard Hills on the Kimball-Wurlitzer organ on Saturday, March 18,  2pm at Calvary Christian Assembly, 6801 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle.

Admission for non-members $25
Age 16 and under free with an adult



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Sound Transit Lynnwood Link Extension update

Lynnwood Link Extension
Video here


The Lynnwood Link Extension (LLE) project is in final design phase and working to refine the project's guideway, stations and operating systems. The 30 percent, 60 percent and 90 percent (ready for construction) milestones during this phase are associated with a general level of design "completeness."

The 30 percent design was completed in fall 2016 with 60 percent scheduled for this spring. The LLE project anticipates starting construction in late 2018 and opening for service in 2023.

Coming up this spring or summer the LLE project outreach team will host open houses and an online open house featuring the 60 percent station designs, a project update and an opportunity for public comment. Watch for the meeting dates! These meetings will be an excellent opportunity to speak directly with project staff, hear the latest project information and provide your feedback on the designs.

If you were unable to make the November 2016 30 percent open houses or are interested in reviewing the materials displayed, visit the ST document archive.

145th and 185th Station artists are on board

Sound Transit's art program, STart, integrates the work and thinking of artists into the station design process. Artists and their artwork create memorable experiences for transit riders and contribute to livable and walkable neighborhoods. To check out the existing artwork at Sound Transit stations, visit the STart Flickr site or see the pieces in person using one of the art guides here.

The Shoreline stations at Northeast 145th Street and Northeast 185th Street will be two of 33 stations in the Link light rail system when they open in 2023. The artwork commissioned for these facilities will help make them distinct and welcoming places. In 2016 an artist selection panel, that included Shoreline community members, chose two artists to join the stations' design teams.

Buster Simpson is a Seattle based, sculptor and environmental artist who is working on the NE 145th Station. Simpson's public art involves making site connections with the environment, landscape and the public. For more information, visit his website.

Artist Mary Lucking is working on the NE 185th Station. Lucking notes "art can make our shared public spaces more interesting, more beautiful and more humane." Incorporating these ideas into her artistic practice, she has created public art projects across the nation in urban and rural trails, neighborhood parks, college campuses and mass transit facilities. For more information, visit her website

Crews in your neighborhood

During 2017, Sound Transit will continue collecting information from the field to advise our engineers and project staff. You may see teams with orange vests and hard hats near the Interstate 5 corridor between Northgate and Lynnwood. They will be completing a variety of work activities including utility potholing, geotechnical drilling and land and tree surveys. For descriptions of these types of work, please see the May 21, 2015 project update.

ST's Community Outreach team will be reaching out to notify property owners in advance of work where necessary and if you have questions, call or send an email:

For more information

Community Outreach Team, 206-398-5300 or lynnwoodlink@soundtransit.org
24-hour construction hotline: 888-298-2395


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