Photo: Recycled fence

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Photo by Seattle Poppy

Talk about creativity! This Shoreline homeowner on 11th Ave NE has built a fence by recycling bottles. It's practical, beautiful, and provides a home for a lot of glass.

DKH



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Open house at Bitter Lake food bank Thursday - come meet the new neighbor

Volunteers at North Helpline food bank
North Helpline, a social services agency with a significant presence in Lake City, recently opened a second office and food bank at Bitter Lake.

Now you are invited to visit at their Bitter Lake Food Bank open house, Thursday, May 24, 2018 from 5 pm - 7 pm.

Light appetizers will be provided by Saffron Grill.

The food bank is located just one block off of Aurora and 130th at 13000 Linden Ave N, Seattle 98133.

Since 1989 North Helpline has provided Emergency Services such as utility shut-off and eviction prevention. Their first food bank opened in 2001.



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Correction: Accidental fire at Paramount School Park damages gazebo

The gazebo roof was partly melted
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire

Tuesday morning at approximately 1:30am, Shoreline Fire was dispatched to Paramount School Park, 15300 8th NE, for a picnic table on fire under the gazebo.

The picnic table was completely destroyed
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire

It was extinguished after it caused complete damage to the table and some melting damage to the gazebo roof.

No incendiary devices were found.

UPDATE: Shoreline Fire investigators conclude that the fire was NOT arson. They believe it was accidental from earlier use of picnic area.



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Buddy poppies - a symbol of hope and faith in the war-torn world of World War I

Rows of white crosses in the snow
mark the resting places of American soldiers
buried in Luxembourg
Photo by Jan Hansen

American soldiers who died fighting along the Western Front in Europe during World War I were buried there on the battlefields where they fought. The Western Front stretched from Belgium to Switzerland, going through three areas of Belgium and France known as the Flanders Fields.

In April of 1915, a battle weary Canadian soldier (Colonel John McCrae) viewed the final resting place of thousands of young men (some his former buddies) who had fallen in the 2nd Battle of Ypres in Belgium. Despondently he contemplated the rows of hastily dug graves --- each marked by a lonely white cross.

In sudden revelation, he heard the singing of larks in the sky, and amid the graves he saw patches of red, wild, poppies --- struggling through the battle-torn soil and the graves to bring their message of life amongst death.

Inspired, Col. John McCrae sat down and penned 3 short verses --- his poem “In Flanders Fields”.
 

         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.

         We are the dead. Short days ago
                  We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
         Loved and were loved, and now we lie
                  In Flanders fields.

         Take up our quarrel with the foe:
                  To you from failing hands we throw
         The torch; be yours to hold it high.
                  If ye break faith with us who die
         We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
                  In Flanders fields.

                              --Colonel John McCrae

Poppy by Lee Lageschulte
Story of the VFW “Buddy” Poppy

His published poem brought a message of confidence to millions of people --- establishing the Flanders “Buddy” Poppy as the symbol of faith and hope in a war-torn world.

The poem is dedicated to the memory of those men and women who fought and died for the western forces.

The “Buddy” Poppy has become the true symbol honoring all those veterans who have given their lives in our nation’s wars.

Since 1922, the VFW has offered “Buddy” Poppies in exchange for donations to raise funds for its charitable programs on behalf of needy and disabled veterans, and the widows and orphans of deceased veterans.

Col. McCrae’s poem has survived in the minds and hearts of generations. The Poppies which provided his inspiration still bloom in Flanders Fields --- their message of hope has become reality through the VFW Buddy Poppy.

Every year, more than 13 million people donate for and wear a VFW Buddy Poppy to honor veterans. The VFW Buddy Poppies are made by patients in veterans’ hospitals in the USA. The work provides needed therapy for hands and minds crippled by the ravages of war, and the pay earned provides a few simple luxuries to ease the boredom of hospital life.

In keeping with its pledge “No one does more for veterans”, Buddy Poppy events are conducted exclusively by VFW volunteers --- the VFW uses the proceeds to fund aid and assistance to disabled/needy service men/women, veterans and widows/orphans of deceased veterans.


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Shorecrest girls track top the field at 3A/4A NW District meet May 18

Track meet 2016 photo by Wayne Pridemore
Shorecrest girls track team took the top position at the WesCo 3A NW District 1 Track and Field meet held May 18 at the Shoreline Stadium.

They scored far about their closest competition in the 13 school event.

Shorewood girls were in the middle of the pack at #7.

In the boys' scores, Shorewood was 3rd and Shorecrest was 5th.

All 3A team scores here.

4A team scores here.

Individual results for 3A events here and 4A events here



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New Early Learning Center to be named after Edwin Pratt

Architect's drawing of the new Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center

Shoreline School District’s Early Learning Center has a new name. At their May 21, 2018 meeting, the school board voted unanimously in favor of naming the new facility the Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center in honor of the local civil rights leader.

The board’s decision follows a three-month-long process and recommendations from the district’s School Naming Committee, which was comprised of parents, staff, students and community members from across the district.

As a founding member of the Central Area Civil Rights Committee and Executive Director of the Seattle Urban League, Pratt dedicated his life and career to promoting racial equality and social justice. He led civil rights campaigns against housing discriminations, school segregation and employment bias.

Pratt moved his family to a nearly all-white Shoreline in 1959 to highlight and bring attention to residential segregation that was present through housing covenants that would not allow the sale of homes to African-Americans and through redlining.

Redlining was the practice of denying financial services, such as loans and insurance, to minorities seeking to purchase homes in many Seattle-area neighborhoods.

Bettye, Miriam, and Edwin Pratt
Photo courtesy Miriam Pratt

Pratt was assassinated in front of his home on January 26, 1969 at the age of 38. He was survived by his wife Bettye and two young children, William and Miriam.

Sarah H. at the Pratt Memorial north of
the Shoreline Center
The nomination to have the new Early Learning Center named after Pratt followed a yearlong campaign by Meridian Park student Sarah H. to name a new facility after the civil rights leader. Sarah organized informational booths at local events, gathered signatures of support and spoke in favor of naming a building after Pratt at numerous school board meetings.

"I am very excited about the board's decision. I am happy for our community and Edwin Pratt's family. 
"I hope that all of the children who go to the new Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center get to know about Edwin Pratt and what he stood for." -Sarah H.

School board president David Wilson said,
“We are proud to honor and recognize Edwin Pratt for his life of service and commitment to the values of equality and justice that our schools and community work hard to promote.

“The commitment to those same ideals was also reflected in Sarah’s work to educate our community about the life and contributions of Mr. Pratt. It was very inspiring to see one of our students lead that charge.”

The Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center will open this January at 170th and Meridian Ave N as home to the district’s preschool, Head Start and Early Childhood Education programs.


5-24-18 Corrected Pratt's age at death to 38

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Jobs: Secretary Senior - Environmental WSDOT

Job opening at WSDOT office in Shoreline

Secretary Senior-Environmental
Opening Date: 05/22/2018
Closing Date: 06/06/2018 11:59PM

WSDOT is seeking an energetic administrative professional who has exceptional organizational and communication skills to help support the NW Region Environmental Office. This professional will support a multi-disciplinary team that forwards WSDOT's commitment to the protection of the state's natural environment and resources.

Administrative tasks go beyond meeting office staff needs; the successful candidate must be friendly, approachable, professional, and proactive at meeting customer expectations and administrative deadlines. In light of this, an individual with initiative, an aptitude for process improvement, streamlined organization, excellent problem-solving skills, and enthusiasm for environmental issues is geared to thrive in this position.

To view the entire posting and apply, please visit Secretary Senior


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Sound Transit public meetings for Bus Rapid Transit project through Lake Forest Park

New parking garage to be built in Lake Forest Park
Sound Transit is holding two public meetings in May and an online open house throughout May and June, as the first phase of outreach for the SR 522 / NE 145th Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project. 

Attend one of the events below to learn more about the project and share your thoughts with Sound Transit:

Bothell Public Meeting
Wednesday, May 30, 2018, 6:00 – 8:00pm (presentation at 6:30pm)
Northshore Senior Center // 10201 East Riverside Drive, Bothell

Lake Forest Park Public Meeting
Thursday, May 31, 2018, 6:00 – 8:00pm (presentation at 6:30pm)
Brookside Elementary School // 17447 37th Avenue NE, Lake Forest Park

During these meetings, you’ll have the opportunity to:
  • Learn more about the project purpose, goals, and schedule
  • Give feedback on potential project features
  • Talk with Sound Transit project staff to learn more and share your ideas
Online feedback - May 30 through June 13, 2018

The SR 522/NE 145th BRT Project will provide fast, frequent and reliable bus-based transit service from north Lake Washington communities to the new Shoreline South / 145th light rail station. 

Riders will be able to transfer between the SR 522 / NE 145th BRT, I-405 BRT, Link light rail and other transit service provided by Sound Transit, Community Transit, and King County Metro.

Approved by the region’s voters through the Sound Transit 3 plan, the representative project includes nine stations in the north Lake Washington area, with stops in Seattle, Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and Bothell, with every other trip running to Woodinville.

Sound Transit will build a parking garage in or near Lake Forest Park Town Center, as well as in Kenmore and Bothell.

Planning for this project is underway and your participation is important. 
To start construction as fast as possible, the Sound Transit project team has established an ambitious planning and environmental analysis timeline. Throughout 2018, Sound Transit staff will engage with neighboring communities to learn about their priorities and ideas for the project.

It’s critical for the community to engage during this early project development phase, as this feedback will help shape the refined project.
More information HERE or 206-398-5470 or email



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Public health seeking people exposed to rabid bat near UW Saturday

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Bats
A rabid bat was found near Husky Stadium at the University of Washington (UW) on Saturday, May 19, around 2pm and at least one person was bitten.

Multiple people were likely exposed to the rabid bat while attempting to help the individual remove the bat from his hand at a UW fraternity.

If you may have had contact with the bat, seek medical care immediately. Rabies can be life-threatening, but treatable if caught soon after exposure and before any symptoms have appeared. Once symptoms develop, rabies is almost always fatal.



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Photo: Iris on steroids

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

I would never have recognized this fluffy beauty as an iris -- it's an over the top, iris on steroids!

But it is spectacular and beautiful. (No, not really steroids. Kids, don't try this at home)

DKH



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Lamont Thomas to speak at Shoreline’s Million Step Challenge closing event

Lamont Thomas to speak at closing event
of the Million Step Challenge
The City of Shoreline is excited to announce Lamont Thomas, Shoreline’s “Running Man”, will be giving a brief talk at the closing event of Shoreline’s Million Step Challenge on Saturday, June 2.

The free public event is a potluck and awards presentation to celebrate the accomplishments of the community as it ends the month long Million Step Challenge walking competition.

It will take place at 6:30pm at Paramount School Park, 15300 8th Ave NE.

Lamont Thomas has served as a beacon of inspiration for years. Most recently, he co-authored an autobiography with Ashley M. Graham.

The book chronicles the childhood car accident that left him partially paralyzed and his journey to rehabilitate himself back to walking and eventually running 80 miles per week. Lamont will join participants and their family members to share his incredible story of determination and perhaps lend a little strength to others who need it as well.

More information about Shoreline’s Million Step Challenge and the closing event HERE or contact Recreation Specialist Marianne Johnson at 206-801-2638 or mjohnson@shorelinewa.gov.

Closing Community Potluck and Awards 
*Special Guest: Lamont Thomas*
Saturday, June 2nd, 2018 
6:30pm, Paramount School Park Picnic Shelter 

The whole community is invited to a potluck in celebration of Million Step Challenge. Special guest Lamont Thomas will be at the event to share his inspirational story about overcoming physical disability and becoming Shoreline's most popular runner. He recently published a book about his journey and accomplishment.

Prizes will be awarded for participants and our winners. Bring a potluck dish to share. Beverages, plates and utensils provided.



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Better Cell Phone Photography - Tuesday at LFP Library

Chris Leavitt
Better Cell Phone Photography, Tuesday May 22, 2018 from 7-8:30pm at the Lake Forest Park Library, lower level Town Center by the escalator.

Intersection of Ballinger and Bothell Way NE.

Millions of cell phone pictures are taken each month and while the content may be great, the quality is not.

Join Chris Leavitt, who has been creating portrait art for a long time, as he reveals the secrets of taking your cell phone images from ugly to art!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Lake Forest Park Library.




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Conservation Cluster Housing on the agenda again for LFP Council Thursday

City of Lake Forest Park City Council regular meeting, Thursday, May 24, 2018, 7:00pm, City Hall Council Chambers, 17425 Ballinger Way NE.

Agenda highlights: Council Discussion or Action

1. State Legislative Session Report – Gordon Thomas Honeywell-Governmental Affairs

2. Federal Legislative Session Report – The Johnston Group Report

3. Ordinance 1174/Amending or Repealing Section 18.54.042 of the Lake Forest Park Municipal Code Relating to Conservation Cluster Housing



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Rampathon: Ashworth Homes builds ramp for 12 year old girl

Monday, May 21, 2018

Ashworth crew with new ramp

On May 19, 2018 the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBAKS) celebrated 25 years of Rampathon, an inspiring community event where volunteers build free wheelchair access ramps to improve mobility for families throughout King and Snohomish counties. Since 1993, more than 450 ramps have been built and over 30,000 of volunteer hours donated by local builders. This year, MBAKS and its member volunteers constructed a whopping 48 ramps, built by 39 teams.


Ashworth Homes of Shoreline was honored to build this year’s Spotlight Ramp for 12-year-old Camille Jefferson.

Camille is joyful about her new freedom

Camille has a rare genetic disorder called Angelman syndrome that affects her ability to walk and talk. She also requires 24-hour care. Angelman syndrome causes severe seizures and an obsession with water. The latter provides Camille sensory input and the ability to move around more freely. As Camille has grown, however, it has become more difficult for her parents to carry her safely into the on-site therapy pool, the only place she feels secure to move around without getting hurt and the only place where the family can spend time together. Simply put, building a free ramp gives Camille and her family access to the place they find joy.

Camille cuts the ribbon

The ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Camille and family happened on Thursday, May 17. Speakers included MBAKS Director of Programs and Products Aaron Adelstein, Dunn Lumber’s Kathryn Coshow, MBAKS Executive Director Kathleen Sims, Ashworth Homes President Erich Armbruster, and Camille’s dad, Jody Jefferson. King County Councilman Rod Dembowski was on hand to celebrate the ramp build.

Speakers at the ceremony included representatives from partner organizations
 

Ashworth Homes is a Shoreline-based Built Green homebuilder owned by MBAKS’ board president Erich Armbruster. This year’s Ramp Captain was Don Morrell, backed up by the full Ashworth team. Materials to build the ramps are donated by Dunn Lumber, and Ashworth was fortunate to have skirting donated by Marquis, making the ramp not only functional, but beautiful.

The old stairs were sturdy but not accessible

The ramp is actually safer than the stairs were, and her Mom will be able to get her into the pool without the help of her Dad now. It is built so that her chair can go up to the top and she can be moved to sit on the side of the water and swing her legs in without being dragged backwards.

In addition to being a premier residential builder in the Puget Sound region, Ashworth Homes is also an adamant supporter of community building activities. For more than 15 years, Ashworth Homes has supported local foundations, schools, and community celebrations and clean up events. This is the 6th year Ashworth Homes has constructed a ramp in concert with MBAKS.

5-23-2018  Updated with information about stairs

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Shorecrest and Shorewood ranked among the best high schools in the United States

U.S. News and World Report has again recognized Shorecrest and Shorewood High Schools for student achievement in their annual ranking of the nation’s best high schools. Both schools have been awarded a silver medal for the news magazine’s 2018 Best High Schools list.

Shorewood is ranked 22nd out of 509 high schools in Washington that were considered and 1,476th out of more than 20,500 high schools in the United States. Shorecrest ranked 23rd in the state and 1,479th in the country.

“This is a wonderful recognition of the incredible work Shoreline students, staff and community engage in every day to support high levels of success for every student,” said Shorewood Principal Bill Dunbar.
“Having both of our high schools earn this prestigious designation is a reflection of our commitment to increasing access to rigorous, college preparatory curriculum for all students. We can and will continue to close gaps by having high expectations and supports for every student we serve,” added Shorecrest Principal Lisa Gonzalez.

Best High Schools ranking information for Shorewood

Best High Schools ranking information for Shorecrest

“Top-ranked schools succeed in three main areas: exceeding expectations on state proficiency tests, offering challenging coursework and graduating their students,” said Anita Narayan, managing editor of Education at U.S. News and World Report.

To create the 2018 Best High Schools rankings, U.S. News worked with RTI International, a North Carolina-based research firm. High schools were evaluated in four stages:
  • Evaluation of student performance on state-required reading and math tests
  • Comparison of scores of underserved students to state averages
  • The school must have a graduation rate of 80 percent or more
  • Schools that fulfilled these steps were then ranked on performance in Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate exams
The ranking methodology is also based on the following principles:
  • A high-ranking high school will serve all of its students well regardless of whether they are college bound
  • A high-ranking school must be able to provide "measurable academic outcomes" across a variety of performance indicators to demonstrate it is successfully educating its students 
To learn more about U.S. News and World Report's methodology, click here.



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A Simple Gesture provides food for food banks

President Elect Kae Peterson with Janiece Hoggatt
Photo courtesy LFP Rotary

The Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park heard from Janiece Hoggatt at their May 16, 2018 meeting.

Janiece introduced the club to A Simple Gesture. This new organization supplies green bags to a community of volunteers. In their weekly jaunt to the grocery store, people can pick up a few extra non-perishable items until the bags are filled, then give them to the food bank for distribution to those in need.

A lot of hungry people can be helped by a simple gesture.



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Happy ending - Stolen goat returned to owner

Rescued kid
Photo by Jens Melin
At 5am Monday, Seattle resident Jens Melin found a baby goat tied to a pole at a school near where he lives.

"It was shaking and terrified." He said the rope was long enough that it could graze but since the owner reported that it hadn't yet been weaned, that probably wasn't helpful.

Jens took it home, put it on his deck, and started asking friends on Facebook what he should do with a goat.

It didn't take long to discover our story.

Jens tried to call the number provided but it was blocked. So he and the goat got in the car.

"We only had the cross streets. When we got out to start knocking on doors the goat started yelling. The owner heard him and there was a satisfying reunion."



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Memorial Day & the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

Memorial Day is designated for remembering the military men and women who died while serving in the country’s Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard).

Blackburn-Aurora VFW Post 3348 of Shoreline will be accepting donations for Buddy Poppies in the greater Shoreline area on Fri-Sat, May 25-26; the “Buddy” Poppy has become the true symbol honoring all those veterans who have given their lives in our nation’s wars.

All the donations collected by VFW Post 3348 for Buddy Poppies are used to help veterans. One of the places they donate to is the Shoreline Veterans Center, Compass Housing Alliance. The other donations go to local veteran support organizations in the greater Shoreline/Seattle area.

All male and female veterans who are VFW eligible are invited to review the Post website to check us out. All VFW eligible veterans who served in combat areas, particularly those veterans who served in Iraq or Afghanistan, are most welcome.

Female veterans looking for a place to talk to their fellow veterans and who may be interested in getting more involved with other VFW members, in helping less fortunate veterans, will find it rewarding to join us.

Blackburn-Aurora VFW Post 3348 meets monthly in a meeting room at Acacia Memorial Park, located in Lake Forest Park. We welcome all eligible veterans, be they male or female, all sizes, all races, abled or disabled.

If you see a VFW Post 3348 member on May 25th or 26th at the Fred Meyer store in Shoreline, Lake City, or Thrasher’s Corner, stop by to say hello and pick up your Buddy Poppy along with an American Flag.  


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Wild creatures among us: Hip hop little bunny



Text and photos by Wayne Pridemore


A pair of Cottontail rabbits have taken up residency across the street from us. This is a first for us. In the 28 years that we have lived in this home we have seen all kinds of wildlife on our street but never rabbits. What's up Doc?



Since there are a pair of the little bunnies I decided to research the internet to find out about the rabbits. They are herbivores so they eat grasses, sedges, sprouts, and tree bark. Cottontails also eat succulent annuals, weeds, and an occasional garden vegetable.



They are speedy little buggers and can reach speeds up to 18 miles per hour. Cottontails have a life span of 3 years. These rabbits mature early, generally young rabbits can mate at 2 to 3 months of age, and an average litter is 3 to 4 babies.

 
There are two photos of each of the pair. Can you see the difference?



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Rampathon: Irons Brothers builds free ramp for Shoreline resident

Irons Brothers' staff, trade partners, colleagues, friends, and family
built this ramp for a Shoreline resident to get into her back yard
Photo courtesy Irons Brother


On May 19, the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBAKS) celebrated 25 years of Rampathon, an inspiring community event where volunteers build free wheelchair access ramps to improve mobility for families throughout King and Snohomish counties.

This year, MBAKS and its member volunteers constructed 50 ramps, which would be the most ever built during a single Rampathon event.

Materials to build the ramps are donated by Dunn Lumber. Since 1993, more than 450 ramps have been built with over 30,000 of volunteer hours donated by local builders.

Ramp Captain Joseph Irons, President of Irons Brothers Construction and Past-President of the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBA), along with his entire team of employees and skilled volunteers designed and constructed a free wheelchair access-ramp for a local Richmond Highlands resident on Saturday, May 19, 2018.

The homeowner was unable to safely access her back yard
Photo courtesy Irons Brothers
 

Lynn, who suffers from a genetic condition which affects all the bones in her body and causes her joints to disintegrate over time, cannot currently go outside safely. When traveling away from her home she uses a scooter for mobility. Her home doorways are too narrow for the electric scooter to maneuver so she utilizes crutches to navigate from room to room. Lynn has adapted her master suite to accommodate her abilities but is unable to pass through the bedroom door into the backyard as there was currently no safe access.

The Irons Brothers team designed her ramp to exceed simple backyard access. A 5’x 8’ landing off of her bedroom door includes a 27” high handrail that is lower than the typical code railing height but has been calculated for a safe height for her to use.

The ramp allows the resident to access her back yard.
She can enjoy her outdoor space, water her garden and
watch her two playful Pomeranians
Photo courtesy Irons Brothers

Additionally, the landing area will be bordered on either side by a 8’ long ramp to the west and five 18” stair treads to the east side. The ramp team will also connect to her existing west concrete patio with a new concrete walkway. All of this not only creates safe access to her back yard, but it allows for her to enjoy her outdoor space, water her garden and watch her two playful Pomeranians.

Lynn maintains a joyful and positive spirit and is very appreciative of the work that Irons Brothers Construction has agreed to do on her behalf. With this new access, Lynn is looking forward enjoying her home and an improved way of life. This free wheel-chair ramp is being built as part of the Master Builders Association’s 25th anniversary philanthropic project, Rampathon.

This project was constructed out of easy to maintain and eye-pleasing materials and is just one small way that the local craftsman and volunteers from Irons Brothers' staff, trade partners, colleagues, friends, and family helped to change a local resident’s daily life.

Irons Brothers Construction maintains the highest commitment to philanthropy and giving back to the local community. At the end of the day, the reward is that Lynn can safely use her crutches to be outdoors.

Joseph and Melissa Irons, along with an army of staff and volunteers are passionate about helping others in their community. With over a decade of involvement in Rampathon®, as well as other events sponsored by the Master Builders Association, Irons Brothers Construction is a wonderful example of dedicated builders giving back to the neighborhoods they serve.

Special recognition to donors for this recipient’s ramp include:
  • Irons Brothers Construction, Inc. for volunteer labor and materials
  • Dunn Lumber for lumber and concrete material donations


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Author of My Oh My: The Dave Niehaus Story, at Third Place Books May 23

This year is the 10th anniversary of Dave Niehaus’ induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and local singer/songwriter Billy Mac has chronicled Niehaus’ life and career in his book, My Oh My: The Dave Niehaus Story.

Mac will read from and sign his biography of Dave Niehaus, one of the most revered sports figures in Pacific NW history, on Wednesday, May 23 at 7pm at Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park, upper level Town Center, intersection of Ballinger and Bothell Way. 

Edited by columnist, radio host and sports historian J Michael Kenyon, with forewards by Rick Rizzs and Kevin Cremin, the book tells Niehaus’ life story in nine innings, each representing a chapter in his life. Filled with anecdotes from Dave’s friends, family and colleagues, “My Oh My” contains over 140 pictures, many provided by Dave’s wife, Marilyn.

My Oh My: The Dave Niehaus Story takes the reader through Dave’s years as a young boy in Princeton, Indiana, listening to baseball games on an old Zenith radio; his college years and early broadcasting career at Indiana University; stints with Armed Forces Radio and Television Services, the California Angels and Seattle Mariners; to his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame and his passing in 2010.

Billy Mac, through your writing, research and knowing the man like you did ... you took us along on David’s journey … reminded us why he was one of the greatest broadcasters of all time … Dave Niehaus was a great storyteller. Billy Mac … thank you for telling his story.My Oh My! — Rick Rizzs, Seattle Mariner Broadcaster, Dave Niehaus’ partner and Keith Jackson Award winner
“My Oh My: The Dave Niehaus Story” will forever be treasured by me, my children and my grandchildren. This book is a wonderful collection of stories to remember David by… a man who was the best husband, father and grandfather one could ever hope for. Thank you Billy for giving us all this gift.— Marilyn Niehaus, Dave’s wife and mother of their three children

Billy Mac
Billy Mac, a friend of Dave Niehaus, grew up in New Orleans and was graduated from Tulane University. He is a life-long singer/songwriter.

As a season-ticket holder for two decades, he was privileged to have been acquainted through the years with many Mariner coaches, players, front office personnel, and baseball writers and broadcasters.

He is a member of the Seattle Mariners RBI Club, a group of civic and business leaders who have supported the team tirelessly since 1979.

Billy and his wife, Grammy®-nominated singer Merrilee Rush, live on a small farm east of Seattle.



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SIFF films start Friday at Shoreline Community College - Fri-Sun schedule

SIFF at the Shoreline Community College Theatre

Shoreline Community College's remodeled and upgraded theater is a venue for the prestigious Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF). Showings in Shoreline run from this Friday, May 25 through Saturday, June 2.

Following is the schedule for this weekend, Friday May 25 through Sunday May 27, 2018.

The theater is located at 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

On Chesil Beach
Friday, May 25, 2018 | Shoreline | 7:30 PM

Three-time Academy Award®-nominated actress Saoirse Ronan and rising star Billy Howle play young newlyweds whose honeymoon becomes a comedy of sexual errors in this funny and heartbreaking period drama about the fragility of human relationships.

Bee Nation
Saturday, May 26, 2018 | Shoreline| 1:00 PM

Like an indigenous version of Spellbound, this empowering documentary showcases the determination of six young participants in Canada's inaugural First Nations Provincial Spelling Bee who, with the full support and encouragement of their community, dream of competing in the national championships in Toronto.

Cake General
Saturday, May 26, 2018 | Shoreline | 3:15 PM

Based on a true story, the directorial debut of popular Swedish personalities Filip and Fredrik is an outrageous, unconventional comedy set in the 1980s about an eccentric resident of "the most boring town in Sweden" who decides to put his sleepy hamlet on the map by assembling the world's longest layer cake.

After the War
Saturday, May 26, 2018| Shoreline | 5:45 PM

An Italian insurgent living with his teenaged daughter in France discovers that he no longer has political asylum, and the family he left behind in Italy are forced to answer for his past sins, in this captivating drama illustrating the unintended fallout that can come from radical idealism.

Hot Mess
Saturday, May 26, 2018 | Shoreline | 8:00 PM

In this laugh-a-minute mumblecore slacker comedy out of Australia, budding playwright, college dropout, and complete screw-up Loz (comedian Sarah Gaul) sets her sights on a sweet-seeming divorcé, hoping that an upswing in her dating life will translate to a boost to everything else she's failing at.

Afghan Cycles
Sunday, May 27, 3018 | Shoreline| 1:00 PM

Meet the inspiring women who have come together to fight for their rights - to bicycle. Based in the mountainous province of Bamiyan, the National Cycling Team is Afghanistan's first women's racing league, even though the very act of riding is still considered a "morality crime."

The Captain
Sunday, May 27, 2018 | Shoreline | 3:30 PM

As Germany convulses in the Third Reich's death throes, a young Wehrmacht deserter steals a captain's uniform to avoid execution. The uniform transforms Private Willi Herold into "Hauptmann Herold," who readily embraces the brutality of the Nazi war machine.

Village Rockstars
Sunday, May 27, 2018 | Shoreline | 6:15 PM

A willful 10-year-old girl in rural India decides to form a band, despite the limitations of her impoverished lifestyle, in this observational portrait of self-actualization and the joys and challenges of growing up.

Mademoiselle Paradis
Sunday, May 27, 2018 | Shoreline | 8:30 PM

The true story of a blind 18th century Viennese pianist and composer Maria Theresia von Paradis (Maria Dragus, Graduation) and the remarkable physician who worked to restore her sight despite medical conventions, made with exquisite period detail.



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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Once and For All

Sunday, May 20, 2018

Once and For All by Sarah Dessen

Louna is a high school senior set to graduate in a few weeks. Her summer job is (as always) helping with her mom's wedding planning business. Her college plans are set, her best friend is in place, and there is no romance for Louna on the horizon -- which is just as well. She has survived being in love with the perfect boy, but recovering from that wasn't easy and she's not eager to do it again.

Then Louna meets Ambrose: trouble-making brother of the bride, always late, always fidgeting, always irreverent, always flirting with every girl he meets. Louna wants nothing to do with Ambrose.

Because this is a Sarah Dessen novel, readers totally know where the story is going and where all the characters will end up. The journey is familiar and relatively predictable, but it's still kinda fun. Behind-the-scenes details of wedding planning are amusing, the banter between characters is catchy and cute. There are some poignant details scattered gently into the story, but this is essentially a rom-com that should have starred Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks when they were both 17 years old.

Gold star for the appropriate mention of a condom, but no body parts on the page.

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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Choose to Reuse in Lake Forest Park

Choose to Reuse - June 9, 2018!

Lake Forest Park residents - start clearing the closets now. You are invited to Choose to Reuse! Where unwanted household items you thought about taking to the dump may now find a new home.

This event is designed to divert goods from the waste stream and make them available to neighbors and non-profits who can use them.

Heard the saying, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure!? Not only can you bring down unwanted household items, but you can pick up items to reuse or re-purpose. You do not have to drop something off to pick something up.

To drop items off, bring your Choose to Reuse postcard or proof of LFP residency. Cutoff for dropping items off is 1:00pm.

ANYONE, from any city, can take items home.

17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155 - City Hall parking lot

Review the list (located here) for acceptable items you can bring to the event. All items must be in good working order. If the item is accepted, someone will then have the opportunity to bring it home to reuse or re purpose.

This event is not a swap meet. Choose to Reuse is hosted by the City to facilitate the exchange of usable items to reduce waste and encourage reuse and re-purpose.

Choose to Reuse Event Facebook Page



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Crime in Shoreline week ending 4-30-18 Stealing from the Poor Box

Selected items from the Shoreline Police blotter week ending April 30, 2018

Trending this week: Suicide threats - 5; Mental issues leading to involuntary commitment for evaluation - 6

04-19  Suspect Trespassed from St. Mark's after trying to steal money from the donation box.
04-22  Person passed out in vehicle in Costco parking lot after heroin overdose.
04-23  Person in District court arrested on warrants was in possession of narcotics.
04-23  Flag stolen from flagpole at home of 97 year old resident.
04-23  Male arrested and Trespassed from neighbor's back yard.
04-24  195xx 25th NE apartment door kicked in, keys taken and car stolen.
04-24  Chain saw stolen from CRT truck.
04-24  Residential burglary at Ballinger Commons through unlocked slider.
04-25  Person at Ballinger Homes was in possession of a illegal butterfly knife with metal knuckles.
04-25  Car door bungeed to side mirror and one rain guard taken from vehicle at Hamlin Park.
04-25  While following up on one suspect, police found two other people with outstanding warrants.
04-26  Unknown subject withdraws cash from Shoreline Chase Bank (and other Chase Banks) from accounts of New Jersey residents.
04-28  Male walks into residence and tells them he is Jesus Christ. Found later by police in School District parking lot. He appeared disoriented and was barefoot in the rain.
04-28  Process server chased away by homeowner with machete.



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Updated: Goat stolen from owners' back yard in middle of night

Stolen
UPDATE: Kid found and returned. See story.


This beautiful little kid was stolen from a home at NE 145th and 6th Ave NE around 3am Sunday morning.

The owners heard him screaming and looked out the window to see him being carried to a car by what might have been a girl, wearing a hoodie.

He is likely crying from not only being alone but also because he was not yet weaned from his mother.

If you see him or have any information or if you notice that one of your neighbors suddenly has a goat, please call 206-483-5439. There is a $1,000 reward for his safe return.



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