An 11-year-old girl from Shoreline who pushed for recognition of slain local civil rights leader Edwin T. Pratt will be honored during the Tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Jan. 21 at Edmonds Center for the Arts.

Sarah Haycox will be the first recipient of the Edmonds-based Lift Every Voice Legacy’s Beloved Community Award for her efforts to champion the work and life of Pratt, who was fatally shot when he answered the door at his Shoreline home on Jan. 26, 1969.

The award during the Jan. 21 evening program, will be co-presented by Pratt’s daughter, Miriam Pratt Glover, who was inside the Shoreline home when her father was shot 50 years ago.

At the time of his death, the 38-year-old Pratt was serving as executive director of the Seattle Urban League, working to end housing discrimination in Seattle area and to
desegregate Seattle schools. When he moved to Shoreline in 1959, his was the first black family to live in the all-white suburb.

Pratt was fatally shot by two men who fled the scene in a car. The murder was never solved.

When Sarah Haycox was walking by an athletic field near her Shoreline school, she noticed a small memorial with the name Edwin Pratt on it. Curious about who he was and why there was a plaque for him, she began researching Pratt and determined he deserved broader recognition for his work.

Sarah conducted petition drives and attended school board meetings, and as a result of her efforts the Shoreline School District Board voted to name its new early childhood center after Pratt. The Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center opened its doors for the first time on Jan. 7.

“Sarah is the perfect model of inspiring a Beloved Community,” said Donnie Griffin, the Lift Every Voice Legacy’s founding principal and an Edmonds resident. “By lifting the legacy of an impactful community leader who sacrificed his life for justice and equity for all of us, we learn adult-like lessons from an 11-year-old on values of building a caring community that doesn’t succumb to hateful behavior and social and cultural isolation. We are all in it together.”

The Lift Every Voice  is presenting both a morning and evening program Monday, Jan. 21 to honor the works of Dr. King’s vision of a Beloved Community. In this first-ever event in Edmonds, the program will seek to encourage, inspire and engage its audience through avenues of song, spoken word and dance.

A Beloved Community – Morning Program for children, youth and families will run from 10 a.m. to noon at the Edmonds Center for the Arts. Admission to the morning program is free and will feature Kaleidoscope Dance Company and Northside STEP.

General admission tickets for the evening program are $10; $5 for students; and $12 day of the event. For tickets and information, contact the ECA Box Office at 425-275-9595 or online at ec4arts.org.

You can learn about the event in our earlier story.

John R. Marts

The jack-booted Soviet Union policeman and I were arguing over my jay-walking across Red Square when a citizen approached, said something in Russian to the officer, and then pointed toward John Marts, who was partially hidden behind the corner of a building. As the crowd turned to where the finger pointed, John lowered his camera. The officer knew immediately that John was documenting the argument and motioned for him to come over. With a “Cool Hand Luke” grin, John slowly walked toward us while secretly winding his film into the canister. Using gestures, the officer ordered John to remove his film from the camera. Reluctantly, John did. The officer then pulled the strip of 36 exposures from the canister into the sunlight. The incident was lost. John just smiled and held the curled length of film aloft, as the Russian crowd broke into laughter. Typical John: A little hell here and there kept the spirit alive. In good spirit, John’s wit and humor endeared him to our 19-person American team, the approximately 160 other climbers from 18 different nations, and our Russian hosts during the deadly summer in the Russian Pamirs in 1974. —John Roskelley

John Rogers Marts, born June 3, 1947, was an exceptional climber and, like many who take up mountaineering in the Pacific Northwest, as comfortable on the region’s snow and ice volcanoes as he was bushwhacking into the granite spires of the north Cascades. While still in his teens, John guided in Estes Park with his older brother, Brian, for five years building his confidence and alpine skills. In 1968, John and Scott Davis, a well-known Yosemite big-wall climber, climbed the Bonatti Pillar of the Petite Dru and the East Face of the Aiguille de Fou, both first-time one-day ascents. After graduating from Shoreline High School and then the University of Washington in 1969, he joined the Navy and finished basic flight training in 1971. Once out of the Navy and after a trip to Denali in Alaska, John was chosen by Pete Schoening to represent the American Alpine Club in the Russian Pamirs. It was a tragic summer in the Pamirs, as 15 climbers lost their lives, including John’s friend Gary Ullin and an entire team of eight Russian women.

After Russia, John pursued a law degree from Gonzaga University, and later established a successful law practice in Edmonds, Washington, where he lived. Highly respected, John was a compassionate advocate to his clients for nearly 40 years. In 1999, he worked with and married Susan Stark; they were rarely apart and deeply in love. John became the patriarch to a family of four children, their spouses and 14 grandchildren.

John passed away December 15th after a long illness that took from him his eloquent and humorous expressive language and his ability to seek adventure: frontotemporal degeneration and progressive peripheral aphasia. Not one to sit still, John continued to be active over the years and was known for his physical strength to the end. He kayaked the Middle Fork of the Snake, rowed a private raft down the Grand Canyon, hiked the slot canyons of the Southwest, golfed with friends and made long-distance bike trips throughout Washington. He continued to seek adventure to the end of his life, leaving this earth with his pack, ropes and climbing gear set out ready to leave for his next climb.

John is survived by his wife, Susan, and children Trisha (Scott) Napier, Laura (Brandon) Miller, Daniel (Lori) Ellis, Bridget (William) Harrison, Wendy Daniel and 14 grandchildren who will miss their Grandpa and Camp Leader who guided them through hiking, kayaking, skiing, bicycling and long days on Lopez Island.  He will also be greatly missed by his sister Annette (Charles) Rothe, niece Shannon (Lance and Kaylee) Naugle, his brother Brian (Valorie Knieper) Marts and nephew Kevin Marts. John will be missed by many friends and neighbors. All were a never-ending support team in caring for John through an extremely difficult disease; John passed at home surrounded by family and friends with special appreciation to Leslie Bloomer and John Cox.  John is preceded in death by his father Dr. Marion E. Marts and his mother Dorys Rogers Marts.

A celebration of John’s life will be held on March 23, 2019 at 11:30 at 805 Aloha Street, Edmonds.

As his life ends, his spirit continues. We picture that classic grin of his and realize what a treasure of incredible memories he’s left us. Donations in his memory can be made to the Association of Frontotemporal Degeneration (www.theaftd.org) or John’s favorite cause, the Snow Leopard Trust (www.snowleopard.org).

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With just seven games remaining in the regular season, the Meadowdale Mavericks girls basketball team came into Tuesday night’s game needing a victory to keep pace with a log jam of teams fighting for the final spots into the post season. A log jam that includes the Mavs’ opponent for the night, the Cedarcrest Red Wolves.

The game was all Meadowdale from the opening tip — and was a game that saw every Maverick score on the way to a dominating 63-35 victory.

The Mavs raced out in front early, ending the first quarter with a 14-7 lead, thanks in large part to four 3-pointers from Lilly Williams.

The second quarter saw guards Alicia Morrison and Soriah Swinton take over and score a combined 14 of the team’s 24 points in the quarter. That was in addition to some aggressive team defense that held the Wolves to just 6 points, which gave the Mavericks a 38-13 halftime lead.

From there, Meadowdale head coach Arlie Mahler was able to play his bench most of the second half and coast to the 63-35 win.

Junior Lilly Williams had 16 points to lead Meadowdale while Alicia Morrison added 11.

Katharine Townley and Helena VanEss each had 7 to lead the Red Wolves.

The Mavericks’ next game will be played Friday night, Jan. 18 when they travel to Edmonds-Woodway High School to take on the Warriors. The game will tip off at 5:40 p.m.

Girls Basketball: Cedarcrest at Meadowdale, Jan. 15, 2019

Cedarcrest          7      6    11    11 —35

Meadowdale     14    24    17    8 —63

Cedarcrest scoring: Katharine Townley 7, Helena VanEss 7, Ava LaPorte 4, Rose Carlson 4, Cassidy Sweney 3, Sidra Griffin 3, Katelynn Smith 3, Grace McKenzie 2, Ava Erhardt 2, Emme Rezoski 0

Meadowdale scoring: Lilly Williams, Alicia Morrison 11, Adriana Valadez 7, Soriah Swinton 7, Fatoumata Jaiteh 6, Camryn Cassidy 5, Kaylee Whatmore 4, Taylor Kesselring 2, Kaisha Stark 2, Maia Austvold 2, Cassidy Gamble 1

Records:  Cedarcrest 4-4 Conference, 9-5 overall; Meadowdale 4-4 Conference, 9-5 overall

Meadowdale’s next game: versus Edmonds-Woodway, Jan. 18, 5:40 p.m. at Edmonds-Woodway High School

— Story and photos by Scott Williams

The Lynnwood Royals got a much-needed victory on Tuesday with a 47-27 win over the Shorewood Thunderbirds in a Wesco League matchup played at Shorewood High School.

The win ended a four-game losing streak for the Royals and evened their record at 4-4 in the 2A/3A Wesco League and 7-7 overall.

Lynnwood’s defense carried the day on Tuesday, holding Shorewood to just one point in the second quarter and not allowing any T-Birds to reach double figures in scoring.

Amayah Kirkman led the Royals’ offensive attack with 14 points; Emily Whybark added 11 points in the win.

The Royals’ will travel to Mountlake Terrace on Friday for a doubleheader of prep hoops action — the Lady Royals’ will challenge their Hawk counterparts at 5:40 p.m. while the boys’ squads from the two rival schools will follow at approximately 7:15 p.m.

Prep Girls Basketball: Lynnwood at Shorewood, Jan. 15

Lynnwood 12 12 7 16 — 47

Shorewood 10  1 8  8 — 27

Lynnwood individual scoring: Amayah Kirkman 14, Emily Whybark 11, Mia Jones 9, Nakia Boston 6, Madison Steele 4, Cassidy Johnson 2, Jayden Angell 1, Marika Canda, Katelyn Kesinger, Taylor Staheli

Shorewood individual scoring: Sabrina Musye 9, Symone Pease 7, Brynn Morrison 5, Molly Stamey 2, Kaylie McRea 2, Mia Battle 2, Davi Morromeo, Ansley Lacey, Alexis Cambronero, Megan Peery, Jacelyn Mendez

Records: Lynnwood 4-4 in 2A/3A Wesco League, 7-7 overall; Shorewood 2-6 in 2A/3A Wesco League, 4-10 overall

Lynnwood next game: versus Mountlake Terrace; Friday, Jan. 18; 5:40 p.m. at Mountlake Terrace High School

— By Doug Petrowski

Jan. 7

4800 block of 196th Street Southwest: A man was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and a dangerous weapon when police stopped a vehicle for not making a full stop at a red light before turning. Police found a glass pipe and a spring knife.

17500 block of Highway 99: A man was arrested for a weapons violation when police found a fixed-blade knife after responding to a vehicle prowl.

18100 block of Alderwood Mall Parkway: A man reported his vehicle had been prowled while he was working at 4 Wheels Parts. He said his DC snowboarding boots, snowboarding pants, snowboarding jacket and fire-training boots were stolen. He said the items were valued at more than $265. He said the car door handled had been broken to gain entry and damage was valued at $40.

6100 block of 212th Street Southwest: An employee at Lynnwood Auto and Truck Services said multiple work vehicles had been vandalized while parked in front of the business. Someone punctured tires and gas tanks. The total amount in damages was valued at $2,425.

18300 block of Alderwood Mall Parkway: A male and female were seen on video surveillance shoplifting two TVs from Target and loading them into a black, four-door sedan. The total value of the TVs was $869.98.

18500 block of Alderwood Mall Parkway: The assistant manager of a T-Mobile store said four to five individuals stole eight display phones valued at $7,000. The stolen items include one iPhone XR, one iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, one iPhone X, one Samsung Note 9, one Samsung S9 and two Samsung S8.

Jan. 8

17200 block of Highway 99: During a traffic stop, a driver was charged for driving without a license and a passenger was charged with making false and misleading statements. The driver was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia when police found used needles in the vehicle.

6200 block of 202nd Street Southwest: A man reported his company truck had been prowled. A generator, leaf blower, propane tank with a torch and hand drill were stolen from the back of the truck. The total value of the items stolen was $1,580. The window was also pried open to gain entry.

4700 block of 176th Street Southwest: A juvenile reported the home he lived in with his parents had been burglarized. He said the window had been smashed in and the front door was unlocked when he arrived home. The juvenile said $1,998 in clothing, electronics, alcohol and sports memorabilia had been stolen. Damage done to the residence was estimated to be more than $600.

17900 block of Highway 99: A man was cited for stealing a helmet from Lynnwood Motoplex. Police were able to identify the man from video surveillance and his Facebook page.

20200 block of 60th Avenue West: A man reported his vehicle had been prowled in the early morning while parked in front of his girlfriend’s house. He said no damage was done to his vehicle, but tools valued at $510 were stolen from his vehicle.

Jan. 9

20000 block of 64th Avenue West: A man was arrested for four warrants after being stopped by police while walking with two bicycles he said he found by Red Dragon Casino.

176th Street Southwest/Highway 99: A man was arrested for a misdemeanor warrant out of Lynnwood for criminal solicitation. Once in police custody, the arresting officer found 1.52 grams of methamphetamine and he was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.

19700 block of 48th Avenue West: A woman was arrested for a misdemeanor warrant out of Marysville after police pulled her over for driving with expired tabs.

19900 block of 44th Avenue West: A man was arrested for multiple charges of trespass at the Union 76 Gas Station

3000 block of 196th Street Southwest: A woman reported her vehicle had been stolen from the parking lot of an extended stay hotel. The vehicle was a 2006 Honda Odyssey.

5100 block of 196th Street Southwest: A man was arrested for criminal trespass and unlawful possession of liquor at Wendy’s

Jan. 10

5000 block of 176th Street Southwest: A man was arrested for trespass when police found him in a no-trespassing area. While the man was in police custody, the arresting officer found drug paraphernalia.

18500 block of 33rd Avenue West: A man was arrested for shoplifting $400 in merchandise from Ross Dress For Less.

18600 block of 33rd Avenue West: Three women, one a minor, were arrested for shoplifting and using multiple stolen credit cards in JC Penney. The total value of clothing and other items stolen was $1,184.35. Police also found that two of the women possessed drug paraphernalia, including heroin, methamphetamine and half of a prescription pill. Additional cash police believed to be stolen was also found in their possession. Two of the women were booked in Lynnwood Jail and the minor was released into the custody of her mother.

3100 block of Alderwood Mall Boulevard: A manager at the Xfinity store said a woman stole two Galaxy Note 9 phone cases from the store two days prior. The total value of items stolen was $100.

18400 block of Alderwood Mall Parkway: A man and a woman were arrested for shoplifting from Kohl’s. Stolen items included two beanies, six fragrances and a pair of headphones amounting to $483. The suspects attempted to get away in a car, but were stopped. In the vehicle police found drug paraphernalia and heroin.

19800 block of 44th Avenue West: A man was arrested for shoplifting Chapstick from Grocery Outlet. The man attempted to fight with security when confronted. When police arrived they found methamphetamine and he was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.

Jan. 11

5300 block of 208th Street Southwest: A man was arrested for an outstanding felony warrant after police recognized him during a social contact.

19900 block of Highway 99: A man was arrested for an outstanding misdemeanor warrant out of Seattle for harassment and displaying a weapon. While in police custody, the arresting officer found drug paraphernalia.

7500 block of 208th Street Southwest: A 13-year-old girl said she was walking to school on the trail behind the South Snohomish County Courthouse when an older man walking two dogs tried to lure her to his car. She said he offered to give her a ride to school.

18300 block of Alderwood Mall Parkway: A man was arrested for shoplifting two candy bars, gummy bears and a pack of trading cards from Target. The total value of stolen items was $42.52.

19500 block of Highway 99: A man was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and a dangerous weapon after police responded to reports he was selling drugs from a blue van located in the parking lot of Trader Joe’s.

Jan. 12

3000 block of 184th Street Southwest: Four women were caught on video surveillance shoplifting $2,000 worth of Rebel fragrances from Victoria’s Secret.

5700 block of 196th Street Southwest: A man was arrested for felony malicious harassment after making a racially-charged threat to kill another man. The victim was the father of the owner of the Tacos Reggie taco truck in the Big Lots parking lot. The suspect said he was going to shoot the man’s father with a shotgun.

19000 block of 64th Avenue West: A man and woman were arrested for public indecency after being found naked in the men’s restroom of Daleway Park. Police also found several pieces of drug paraphernalia in their possession as well as small, legal knives and a BB gun.

3000 block of 184th Street Southwest: A man was arrested for disorderly conduct after police responded to a disturbance at Target. The man attempted to flee police custody on a bicycle and on foot.

3200 block of 184th Street Southwest: A woman reported her wallet was stolen from her purse while making a return at Nordstrom. The wallet was a black Chanel wallet with three bank cards, cash and multiple forms of identification. The wallet was valued at $100.

Jan. 13

3000 block of 184th  Street Southwest: A man was arrested for a DUI after speeding through a red light. The driver told the arresting officer he “did not feel like stopping.”

17500 block of Highway 99: A man was arrested for felony theft after police received reports he was throwing several pieces of stolen mail, addressed to multiple people, in the trash at Starbucks. The man initially lied to police when asked his name and was charged with providing false information to a public servant. When in custody he was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia as well.

19700 block of 48th Avenue West: Police responded to a report of suspicious injuries to a 6-week-old infant with three fractured ribs and bruising to her right arm. A Child Protective Services case was opened for the child.

3000 block of 184th Street Southwest: Police responded to a report of theft at the Apple Store when employees saw a man steal two pairs of Bose QC35 wireless headphones (one black, one blue) by placing them in a Nordstrom bag. The combined value of the stolen items was $700.

16400 block of 67th Avenue West: A woman reported her vehicle was prowled while she was at Lynndale Park with her husband and children. The vehicle’s rear left window had been smashed in and a diaper backpack, purse, wallet (leather with carved flowers), cash and credit and identification cards had been stolen. The total value of stolen items was $105 and the damage done to the car totaled $475.

18400 block of Alderwood Mall Parkway: A man and underage woman were charged with misdemeanor theft for shoplifting from Kohl’s. Items stolen include a Stranger Things jacket, Michael Kors perfume, black Nike hoodie and black Marc Anthony hoodie. The total amount of items was $227. The minor’s charges were forwarded to Denny Youth Center.

— Compiled by Cody Sexton

Edmonds Community College issued an alert Wednesday afternoon regarding a reported sexual assault on campus.

According the school’s Triton Alert, issued via email when issues of campus safety and security arise, the assault was reported as taking place between 9 and 10 a.m. Wednesday on the service road near the Edmonds CC horticulture buildings.

Preliminary information indicates two or more males in a white passenger vehicle pulled the reporting individual into the vehicle, where the sexual assault was reported to have occurred, the alert said.

Anyone who believes they may have additional information about this crime is asked to call Campus Safety and Security at 425-754-0154.

Lynnwood police spokesman Commander Sean Doty said Lynnwood police are also working to contact the person who reported the assault.

Dress as a gangster or a silent film star,
Dress as a flapper or come as you are!

No secret password is necessary at the Feb. 1 Meadowdale Arts and Music Booster Organization (MAMBO) Roaring Twenties’ Speakeasy to raise money for arts and music students at Meadowdale High School. The event will run from 5:30-9 p.m. at the Holy Rosary Parish, 630 7th Ave. N. in Edmonds

The always-talented students of Meadowdale High School will provide the entertainment for the evening with live music and performances while you enjoy an Italian-themed dinner at this year’s event. Bid on items, services and experiences at both the silent auction tables and during the live auction. There will also be a dessert auction, and you can purchase raffle tickets to win one of the themed baskets. Wine and beer will be available for purchase. (Cash is encouraged for the dessert auction and beverage bar.)

All funds raised will be put into the general fund for Meadowdale High School arts and music, to be used for things such as repairing and purchasing equipment, paying for student competitions and workshop fees, buying scripts and production rights, and providing student financial aid. Event sponsors are First Interstate Bank, Staheli Trenchless Consultants and Merri-Anne Smith of Windermere Real Estate.

The evening’s entertainment will include:

• The Meadowdale High School Improv Team
• The Meadowdale Players Drama Club
• Performances from the Meadowdale High School Choir
• Performances from the Meadowdale High School Jazz Combos
• Performances from the Meadowdale High School Orchestra Combos

General admission tickets are available for $25, or upgrade your experience with a premium reserved table with seating for eight and a bottle of sparkling wine for $250. Tickets are available online now at www.auctria.com/auction/2019mamboauction.

Representatives of the Northwest Veterans Museum came before the Lynnwood City Council Monday, Jan. 14 to request city support for expanding the museum’s footprint.

Board member Myra Rintamaki said the museum, which is housed in the city-owned Heritage Park at ​19921 Poplar Way, is hoping to increase both the number of services it can provide local veterans and the rest of the community as well as enlarging the size of their location.

“We have a lot of really exciting artifacts, military memorabilia, stored in boxes,” she said. “Our goal is to get that out and share it with not only our Lynnwood community, but our school districts, library, civilian and military.”

Rintamaki said the museum will continue to invite the retired military community to visit.

“We love our affiliation with Lynnwood, with the mayor’s initiative to make this a very friendly and supportive veteran community,” she said. But museum officials are hoping to expand the museum’s storage area, which is at its limit, Rintamaki added.

Museum board member Todd Crooks said the museum’s current 400-square-foot space does not equate to the level of respect due to those who served their country.

“I think when you consider the sacrifices some individuals and families from our community have made, that’s kind of a disproportionate amount,” he said.

Crooks said with the exception of the Northwest Veterans Museum, there is nowhere else in the surrounding area for the average veteran to go and see the history of their military service. The closest similar facility is the Veteran’s Memorial Museum in Chehalis. Most of the military museums, like Seattle’s Museum of Flight, are dedicated to aircraft, he said.

“For a community as large as the Seattle area, that just doesn’t seem to add up,” he said. “I think our vets deserve it and our kids need it.”

Museum docent Richard Clark said he would like to see a collaboration between the museum and Washington Secretary of State, similar to what is being done for the World War II exhibit at the Edmonds Historical Museum, where photos and stories of local veterans were displayed.

“There’s an event coming up for the Korean War that shows a lot of residents,” he said. “Something like that would be nice to have on poster boards to invite the Korean community as well as other people here in Lynnwood to come and visit.”

Several members of the city council voiced their support for the Veterans Museum expansion.

“I support any effort to expand that museum,” said Councilmember George Hurst, adding he would like to see oral history interviews with local veterans who served in the Korean War as part of the exhibit.

“It’s really great to see all the displays and memorabilia and memories that are displayed there,” said Councilmember Ian Cotton. “But it is time to expand that space.”

The city council also voted to approve the 2019 City of Lynnwood Salary Schedule to reflect the accurate wages for the 2019-2021 Police Management Guild labor agreement. In addition, the council removed Step 1 of the pay grade for lifeguard as it did not meet the legal minimum wage standard for Washington State. Also, the pay rate for reserve police officer was adjusted to match the police officer and sergeant wage scale.

In addition, the city council re-elected Ben Goodwin as council president and elected Councilmember Christine Frizzell as the new council vice president. Councilmember George Hurst was also nominated as council president, but didn’t receive a majority of council votes to win (Councilmembers Ian Cotton, Shirley Sutton and Hurst voting for.) Goodwin received the required majority, four votes, from Councilmembers Shannon Sessions, Ruth Ross and Christine Frizzell and Goodwin.

Frizzell’s election was approved with abstentions from Councilmembers George Hurst and Shirley Sutton.

The 2019 council elected and appointed positions include:

• President: Ben Goodwin
• Vice President: Christine Frizzell
• Alliance for Housing Affordability: Shirley Sutton
• Community Transit: George Hurst
• Lynnwood Tourism Advisory Council: Shannon Sessions, with Ian Cotton as the Alternate
• Snohomish County 911 Board: George Hurst, with Shannon Sessions as the Alternate
• Snohomish Health District: Shirley Sutton
• Snohomish County Tomorrow: Shirley Sutton, with Ian Cotton as the Alternate
• South County Fire Commission: Ben Goodwin, Christine Frizzell

Boards and commission liaisons appointed by council president:

• Arts Commission:Ruth Ross
• Audits, Insurance and Finance Commission: George Hurst, Christine Frizzell, Ian Cotton
• Disability Board: George Hurst, Shannon Sessions
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission: Ruth Ross
• History and Heritage Board: Shannon Sessions
• Human Services Commission: Christine Frizzell
• Lynnwood Public Facilities District: Ian Cotton
• Lynnwood Citizens Patrol Volunteers:Shannon Sessions
• Lynnwood Volunteers and Public Service: Christine Frizzell
• Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts: Ruth Ross
• Planning Commission: Ben Goodwin

— By Cody Sexton

Constituents of 2nd District U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen are invited to join the congressman at a town talk in Mountlake Terrace Saturday, Jan. 19.

Topics include the impacts of the partial government shutdown on Washington state and restoring government accountability. 

The meeting will be from 10-11:30 a.m. Jan. 19 at interim Mountlake Terrace City Hall Council Chambers, second floor, 6100 219th St. S.W., Mountlake Terrace.

After a big come-from-behind victory in their last outing on Jan. 11, the Lynnwood Royals couldn’t duplicate that result Wednesday as the team suffered a tough one-point defeat, 44-43, at the hands of the Shorewood Thunderbirds.

The T-Birds had won just one of their last six games, but stole a victory on Wednesday at Lynnwood High School.

Shorewood’s Skyler Hammer led all scorers in the contest with 15 points; Sean Santos added 11 points in the win.

Jayden Acosta-Newsome scored 10 points in the loss for Lynnwood.

The Royals will be part of a doubleheader of prep hoops action on Friday, Jan. 16, at Mountlake Terrace High School. Lynnwood will face the Hawks at approximately 7:15 p.m. following a Terrace-Lynnwood girls basketball matchup scheduled to tip off at 5:40 p.m.

Prep Boys Basketball: Shorewood at Lynnwood, Jan. 16

Shorewood 44 – Lynnwood 43

Lynnwood individual scoring: Jayden Acosta-Newsome 10, Jerry Boston 9, Jordan Glover 6, Josh Siscar 6, Timmy Taing 6, Gabe Newson 5, Edgar Bernabe 1, Jalen Francisco, Carson Speegle, Anthony Williams

Shorewood individual scoring: Skyler Hammer 15, Sean Santos 11, Jackson Galiardi 6, Samuel Burns 6, David Snell 2, Andrew Archer 2, Spencer Osborn 2, Logan Freitas

Records: Lynnwood 4-4 in 2A/3A Wesco League, 5-9 overall; Shorewood 4-3 in 2A/3A Wesco League, 5-8 overall

Lynnwood next game: versus Mountlake Terrace; Friday, Jan. 18; 7:15 p.m. at Mountlake Terrace High School

— By Doug Petrowski

On the heels of losing to Marysville-Pilchuck and Stanwood — two of the top teams in the 2A/3A Wesco League — in their two previous outings, the Meadowdale Mavericks got back to their winning ways Wednesday with a 63-53 victory over the Cedarcrest Red Wolves at Cedarcrest High School in Duvall.

With the triumph, the Mavs evened their Wesco League mark to 4-4, 8-6 overall.

Meadowdale will head to Edmonds-Woodway High School on Friday, Jan. 16, for the annual Rubber Chicken Night, a doubleheader of girls and boys basketball action. The Lady Mavs and Lady Warriors begin the festivities at 5:40 p.m.; the respective boys’ squad will follow at approximately 7:15 p.m.

Prep Boys Basketball: Meadowdale at Cedarcrest, Jan. 16

Meadowdale    21  18  12  12  —  63

Cedarcrest     8  12  19  14  —  53

Records: Meadowdale 4-4 in 2A/3A Wesco League, 8-5 overall; Cedarcrest 3-5 in 2A/3A Wesco League, 8-6 overall

Meadowdale next game: versus Edmonds-Woodway; Friday, Jan. 18; 7:15 p.m. at Edmonds-Woodway High School

While most people hope to live a very long, healthy life, being independent until the end, what if that doesn’t happen for us or for someone we love? Learn about your options during a presentation Thursday, Jan. 23, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Shoreline Library, 345 N.E. 175th St., Shoreline.

You’ll hear from:

– An elder law attorney, to ensure that you have taken all of your legal steps to preserve your independence for as long as possible.

– A home care advisor, to learn how to help people stay in their homes with assistance for as long as possible.

– A senior housing referral specialist, to understand what options are out there for assisted living and what the costs of those may be.

– A senior real estate specialist and licensed broker, who will outline the steps to downsizing, marketing and selling seniors’ homes. 

The Edmonds School District Board of Directors honored the Student Support Advocates (SSA) of the Edmonds School District and heard a report on the group during its Tuesday, Jan. 15 meeting.

For 13 years, the Student Support Advocate Program has provided students with the tools they need to navigate their educational careers to a path of success. Assistant Superintendent Greg Schwab said it is thanks in part to the SSAs that these students do not fall between the cracks.

“The Edmonds School District commitment is ‘each student learning everyday,'” he said. “We know that there are students in our schools, in our district, who have barriers that make that really difficult.”

With issues like food shortage, unreliable transportation, lack of stable housing and mental health issues, Schwab said it is the efforts of the SSAs that make overcoming these issues possible.

“If it were not for the work of our Student Support Advocates it would not be possible for students to access their education,” he said.

The SSA Program began in 2006 when counselors at Alderwood Middle School and Lynnwood High School approached the then-assistant superintendent about the growing needs of students and their families. Thirteen years later, the SSA Program has grown both in the Edmonds School District and seven other neighboring school districts.

Victoria Castanenda-Vargas, an SSA from Meadowdale High School, said an SSA “wears many hats” in helping students access the appropriate resources to see them succeed.

“We help families navigate these multi-layer systems,” she said. “We also partner with our community resources in our organization.”

Resources like Washington Kids in Transition, Verdant Health Commission and Snohomish County, Castanenda-Vargas said.

Castanenda-Vargas said a big role as an SSA is being a case manager for students and their families.

“We interview students and their families to find their strengths so they can build on them,” she said. “So, the kids and their families can be successful.”

During the SSA Program’s 2017-18 cycle, the nine SSAs in the Edmonds School District case managed 638 students, assisting more than half seeking help for mental health issues and one third of whom were either homeless or at risk of being without a home.

The Student Support Advocate Program is funded by grants from Verdant Health Commission and Snohomish County, Schwab said.

Latisha Williams, an SSA at Mountlake Terrace High School, said building a rapport with the students and their families is essential to laying the groundwork when helping students.

“It’s really important for us to get to know the family as a whole, the students’ needs, their likes, their strengths,” she said.

Williams said the biggest role an SSA plays is being an advocate for students i.

“Students get to know us and they share some of their deepest and hardest things with us,” she said.

The SSA Program is designed to accommodate families with working parents who are not able to attend meetings during designated school hours, Williams said.

Other items on the school board’s agenda included the approval of a tentative agreement for the classified support staff of the Edmonds School District. For months the school board has been in a stalemate with paraeducators and their union representatives who insist the teaching aids have not been earning a livable wage.

Recently-elected Edmonds School Board Vice President Deborah Kilgore said she appreciates the efforts of the paraeducators who came to speak about their experiences.

“Hopefully we can come to a satisfactory agreement,” she said.

— Story and photo by Cody Sexton

Those who live or work near a proposed City of Lynnwood project to improve Scriber Creek Trail had a chance to learn more about planned improvements and offer feedback on three possible alignments options during an open house at Lynnwood City Hall Jan. 15.

The Lynnwood City Council is scheduled during its Tuesday, Jan. 22 work session to hear city staff’s recommendation on the preferred alignment. Those wishing to express their opinions on the options can testify during the 7 p.m. meeting at Lynnwood City Hall, or can communicate with councilmembers via email. (Contact information here.)

The council meeting is a day later the usual due to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday Monday, Jan. 21.

The Scriber Creek Trail project involves completing approximately 4,000 feet of shared-use trail from Wilcox Park at the intersection of 196th Street Southwest and 52nd Avenue West to the Interurban Regional Trail and Lynnwood Transit Center.

The existing 1.5-mile trail begins at Wilcox Park (SR 524) at the north and terminates at the Lynnwood Transit Center at the south. According to the city, the narrow 4-foot to 8-foot trail is frequently flooded and impassible. Since it features both hard and soft (wood chip) surfaces, it can’t be used by bicyclists.

In addition, the trail has been degraded by stormwater flooding and natural impacts such as soil settlement and tree roots.

“Improvements are necessary because the current trail does not accommodate the variety or volume of intended uses due to its existing conditions,” said Sarah Olson, Deputy Director of Lynnwood Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, in an email.

Olson noted that the trail “currently traverses a very auto-oriented area of Lynnwood that is highly developed and experiences some of the highest traffic congestion, volumes and collisions in the city.” Because there isn’t a safe way to get through the area on foot or by bicycle, commuters choose to use their vehicles “in lieu of walking or cycling to their destinations,” Olson said.

Given its location near the Lynnwood Transit Center and future Lynnwood Link light rail station, the improved trail would also provide a non-motorized option for those traveling to and from that area, as well as provide access to the SWIFT bus-rapid transit routes on 196th Street Southwest, Olson said.

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According to the city, the trail will mostly be constructed with a hard, smooth surface that is 10 to 12 feet wide with 2-foot soft shoulders. In a few wetland and stream areas, it will be built on an elevated boardwalk with a durable and slip-resistant surface.

There are three alignments under consideration for the trail improvements, and attendees at the Jan. 15 meeting gathered around a map of the proposed alignments — spread out on two tables — to talk with city staff and review the choices presented. Attendees were also asked to place stick-on circles on their preferred alignment.

The options being considered include:

Alternative 2.1, which would run along the existing roadway, replacing the current sidewalk and bike lane on the south side of 200th Street Southwest with a two-way shared use path that is separated from motor vehicles by a planter strip. To accommodate the trail widening while minimizing impacts, the trail would be bounded by a retaining wall adjacent to Sprague Pond; however, most existing vegetation would likely be removed. Trail users would cross Cedar Valley Road at the existing signalized intersection and use the sidewalk on the east side of the road to the entrance to Scriber Creek Park.

Alternative 2.2: Instead of running the trail along the road, this option would have the trail continue south through the Sprague Pond Mini Park and unopened right of way before turning east to cross Cedar Valley Road with a new mid-block crossing. This alignment would cross a relatively steep slope near the end of South 201st Street and require removal of some of the existing vegetation in this vicinity to construct retaining walls.

The intent would be to re-establish a vegetated buffer between the residential neighborhood and the commercial areas below while maintaining enough of visibility and lines of sight that trail users feel safe, the city said.

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Alternative 2.3: This option avoids aligning the trail along the road and instead would build a structure that would cross Sprague Pond. “The idea would be to create a public amenity and increase public enjoyment of the lake while minimizing impacts to the lake and the wildlife that use it,” the city said in project materials, adding that the type of structure to cross the pond has not been decided.

In group discussions during the Jan. 15 open house, neighbors living near the trail project voiced worries about a variety of impacts that both alignments 2.2 and 2.3 would bring, from reducing the footprint of the already-small Sprague Mini Park to vegetation removal that could increase noise and soil erosion for nearby homeowners, to security concerns related to pedestrian and bicycle traffic.

Among them was John Koss, who has owned the office building at 20102 Cedar Valley Road at the south end of Sprague’s Pond — along with the pond itself — for nearly 30 years. Koss said his tenants include psychologists, mental health counselors, drug counselors, accountants, lawyers and insurance agents,  and all of them appreciate the private setting the building provides.

“The main attraction of our building is its unique, serene and private setting on a privately owned pond,” Koss and co-owner James Perkins wrote in a letter sent to the Lynnwood City Council and Mayor Nicola Smith regarding the proposal.

Placing a bridge over the pond, as proposed in alignment 2.3,  would also disrupt the wildlife that frequent the area, which include pond turtles, otters, green and blue herons, ospreys, kingfishers, and bald eagles, Koss and Perkins said.

“We do not understand why the city would be willing to cause financial damage to property owners, disruption to the environment and to spend exorbitant amounts of taxpayer money when other solutions are less impactful,” the letter added.

Koss and Perkins also said they opposes alignment 2.2, which circles behind his property and through the adjoining property to the south, as it will create additional security problems for the building, grounds and tenants.

The 2.1 option “does not infringe on any property owner and would be the least costly to implement,” they wrote. “It traverses public property already owned by the city.

According to city project materials, in identifying and evaluating alternative alignments, “staff considered potential cost, right of way acquisition needs, directness, critical area impacts, effects on access to and use of parks, visibility of trail use (safety and security of trail users), trail experience as a function of proximity to motor vehicles, number of road crossings, geotechnical challenge, and public acceptance.”

The city notes that this project is the first phase of a much larger project, which will eventually extend Scriber Creek Trail from Wilcox Park west to Lund’s Gulch and Meadowdale Beach Park.

An online survey for Scriber Creek Trail Improvements Phase 1 was conducted the first part of April 2018 to gain input from citizens and businesses. The city also hosted two focus group meetings in June 2018 to refine alternative choices.

Based on that outreach, the city confirmed alignments through Scriber Lake Park and Scriber Creek Park and added an alternative alignment for the connection between these two parks, the documents said.

Once a preferred alternative is selected, the city will provide opportunities for the public to provide input on — and learn about — the design as it progresses.

— By Teresa Wippel

If you are a federal worker who isn’t being paid due to the government shutdown, there are local resources available to help you.

For starters, food banks in Edmonds and Everett said Thursday they are welcoming federal workers to visit to them to ensure they have food for themselves and their families.

The Edmonds Food Bank at Edmonds United Methodist Church is open Monday afternoons between 4-5:30 p.m. “Anybody that is furloughed and in need of food can simply come,” said Jennifer McLaughlin, the church’s Director of Family Ministry, and there is no geographic limitation. Arrival no later than 5:15 p.m. is recommended as the doors close promptly at 5:31 p.m., she said.

No income verification is required, although first-time visitors are asked to provide an ID or utility or other bill that has your address.

The Edmonds Food Bank is also open on Tuesday mornings from 9:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The 9:45-10:15 time on Tuesday is reserved for Edmonds residents; those living outside the city should arrive after that time, McLaughlin said. While non-Edmonds residents are welcome, those living in other areas need to fill out a waiver stating they will only shop at the Edmonds Food Bank, she added.

Other area food banks include Concern for Neighbors, which serves Mountlake Terrace, and the Lynnwood Food Bank, which serves Lynnwood.

Volunteers of America’s Food Banks, with a location in Everett, said they are here to provide help to those who suddenly find themselves in need of emergency food.

“We want to encourage families and individuals who are impacted by the partial shutdown to come in and get food if they need it,” said Kim Conant, Volunteers of America Food Bank Senior Director.  “We are here to help people in our community during times like this.”

You can visit the VOAWW’s Everett food bank at 1230 Broadway. Days, times and locations are posted on the VOAWW website at www.voaww.org.

Once a month, VOAWW’s Everett food bank is open on Saturday. This coming Saturday, Jan. 19, the food bank at 1230 Broadway in Everett will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

To learn more, visit www.voaww.org.  If you are not sure of your nearest food bank, call 211 and Volunteers of America’s Information and Referral specialists can help you connect with food and other resources in your area.

The Edmonds School District Food and Nutrition Services also sent out a notice to families that those federal workers facing furlough are welcome to apply for reduced rate breakfast and lunch, to ensure students don’t miss a meal while they are in school. Visit www.edmonds.wednet.edu/de…/food___nutrition_services for more information.

And Lynnwood-based Clothes for Kids, which provides clothing, shoes and other necessities for students in the Edmonds School District. said it is available “to all federal employees and other workers who have been laid off due to the furlough. If you or someone you know needs clothing, call 425-741-6500 or email office@clothesforkids.org.

Three schools from the Edmonds School District were recognized by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee Jan. 17 for signing up more than 70 percent of their eligible students for the College Bound Scholarship.

Inslee recognized 287 schools from 123 school districts by giving them the Gold Star Award. The Edmonds School District had an overall sign-up rate of 79 percent for the class of 2022. Three schools in the district will be honored — Alderwood Middle School with a 94 percent sign-up rate, Brier Terrace Middle School with a 90 percent sign-up rate and Meadowdale Middle School with a 79 percent sign-up rate.

Edmonds School District Superintendent Kris McDuffy praised the schools being honored during the Tuesday night school board meeting.

“We’re proud of our efforts there and thank our teams at those schools in particular,” she said.

The College Bound Scholarship program was established in 2007 to provide state financial aid to low-income students who may not consider college a possibility due to cost. The scholarship covers tuition (at comparable college rates), some fees and a book allowance.

Eligibility for 7th and 8th grade students is based on families’ household income submitted on an application by Jun. 30 of the student’s 8th grade year. Students must meet the College Bound Pledge and financial aid (FAFSA/WASFA) requirements by the student’s senior year. To receive aid, the student must enroll in an eligible college within one year of high school completion.

For more information visit the Washington Student Achievement Council’s website.

— By Cody Sexton

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Martha Lake Elementary School students Thursday presented South County Fire & Rescue with 739 night lights and personal notes as part of the school’s Shine a Light to Prevent Falls program. This was Martha Lake Elementary’s third year to partner with South County Fire to help the community stay safe.

Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall, and South County Fire goes on approximately 2,000 fall-related calls per year.

Martha Lake Elementary PTA Treasurer Jacquie Crane said South County fire distributes the night lights and cards to local seniors who are at risk for falling, in an effort to minimize that risk.

“We are so proud of our students helping the community,” Crane said.

Join Irons Brothers Construction at the Northwest Remodeling Expo, set for Friday-Sunday, Jan. 18-20, at the Washington State Convention Center, Halls 4EF, 800 Convention Pl., Seattle.

More information is available on the Irons Brothers events website. Discounted tickets are available via email at office@ironsbc.com.

NW Remodeling Expo

Jan. 18: Noon-7 p.m.

Jan. 19:11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Jan. 20: Noon to 5 p.m.

Irons Brothers will be in Booth 1019.

Join thousands of Seattle-area homeowners preparing for 2018 spring and summer remodeling projects. If you are thinking about updating your home or are interested in seeing the latest trends, products and services, then the Northwest Remodeling Expo at the Washington State Convention Center is a can’t-miss event. Meet with the area’s top professionals, attend seminars, chat with the experts and collect ideas for your home.

Irons Brothers will be hosting the following seminars:

When Do You Need Design Help & Permits?

Jan. 19 @ 11 a.m. – Noon

Presented by Joseph Irons – Irons Brothers Construction, Inc. Unless you are a builder, you don’t do this every day. It can be very misleading if or when you should apply for a permit to do your next home improvement project. Hear from a veteran remodeler and general contractor, Joseph Irons about some basics of when you need to obtain a permit, work with a designer, and/or hire an architect or other professional for your project. Learn the reasons why.

10 Tips for Hiring a Contractor

Jan. 20 @ 1-2 p.m.

Presented by Joseph Irons – Learn from a veteran remodeler how to screen and research before hiring your next general or specialty contractor. He will discuss the basic contractor requirements for Washington State. Provide you with tips and questions you should be asking and help answer homeowners most frequently asked questions. Get resources for planning your next project when you attend this presentation.

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Join Irons Brothers Construction at the Northwest Remodeling Expo, set for Friday-Sunday, Jan. 18-20, at the Washington State Convention Center, Halls 4EF, 800 Convention Pl., Seattle. More information is available here.

Your kitchen is most likely the most important room in your house: where the kids do their homework, where your friends come for coffee, where you pay your bills and — for most of us — where we cook our meals.

It’s also the first thing that home shoppers look at, and that’s why the experts on the National Association of Home Builders’ Design Committee pay close attention to color, pattern, lighting and appliance trends.

Here’s what these experts are seeing as they look to the kitchen of 2019:

Open floor plans

The kitchen as a gathering place is here to stay, say these designers. And as islands get bigger, some are swapping the kitchen table and “command center” desk for a comfy armchair or two where you can sit and scroll through your tablet or phone while you enjoy a cup of tea.

Storage remains very important, and the clean lines of today’s kitchen design — fewer knickknacks and less clutter on the countertops — mean more home owners are asking for bigger mud rooms with ample shelves for everything from canned goods to vases. 

Technology

The “smart home” is becoming more evident in today’s kitchen. Just as thermostats and security devices can be controlled via a smart phone, so too can ovens, refrigerators and other appliances. This trend, designers say, is only growing.

And that oven?  It’s still likely to be stainless steel, but in a blackstainless steel, which is now among the most popular colors of kitchen appliances. Other popular shades include deep jewel colors, especially navy blue, in high-end ovens. 

Counters and Cabinets

Granite countertops remain a classic choice for the traditionalist, but there are plenty of new options to choose from. Quartz countertops have improved remarkably since they were first introduced — coming in larger slabs so having a seam between countertop pieces is less likely. When it comes to cabinets, top designers are saying that intricate designs and fancy knobs are very “last century.” Think flat panels and clean lines, with a focus on maximizing storage.

And as more families use their kitchen as a hub for entertaining, the “beverage center” is coming into its own this year. Having a cabinet and countertop section with a sink, icemaker and mini-fridge lets your guests pour their own drinks or hungry children get their own snacks without congesting the other areas of the kitchen.

For more design ideas as you think about your new home or remodeling project, contact the professionals at Irons Brothers Construction, Inc.

— By Melissa Irons, CGR CAPS CGP
Marketing & Operations Manager, Irons Brothers Construction, Inc.

The Meadowdale Mavericks flexed their muscles and earned a strong victory on Thursday with a 48-21 win over the Shorewood Thunderbirds in a Wesco League wrestling dual held at Meadowdale High School.

Prep Wrestling: Shorewood at Meadowdale, Jan. 17

Meadowdale 48 – Shorewood 21

106 — Javier Richmond (Meadowdale) won by forfeit
113 — Kai Lofton (Shorewood) defeated Zac Sinnes (Meadowdale) by pinfall, :36
120 — Erick Gonzalez (Meadowdale) defeated Quincy Laflin (Shorewood) by decision
126 — Nathan Lee (Meadowdale) defeated Aidan Jang (Shorewood) by pinfall, 3:30
132 — Jin Lee (Meadowdale) defeated Kurt Tanaka (Shorewood) by pinfall, 10-2
138 — Kody Carpenter (Shorewood) defeated Devin Deweese (Meadowdale) by pinfall, 3:40
145 — Devin Leech (Shorewood) defeated Jaden Yang (Meadowdale) by pinfall, 7-1
152 — Thaddeus Gonzalez (Meadowdale) defeated Cole Becker (Shorewood) by decision, 6-3
160 — RJ Buchheit (Shorewood) defeated Thomas Makamura (Meadowdale) by pinfall, 1:15
170 — Caleb Monillas (Meadowdale) defeated Declan Joki-Scott (Shorewood) by pinfall, 1:01
182 — Saul Hernandez (Meadowdale) defeated Phillip Ball (Shorewood) by decision, 7-4
195 — Chauncey Gantt (Meadowdale) defeated Tom Burt (Shorewood) by decision, 8-2
220 — Tyler Paul (Meadowdale) defeated Isaac Kabucachi (Shorewood) by pinfall, 3:20
285 — Alex Krueger (Meadowdale) won by forfeit

Dual meet records: Meadowdale 2-2 in 2A/3A Wesco League South Conference, 2-3 overall; Shorewood 3-1 in 2A/3A Wesco League South Conference, 3-5 overall

Meadowdale next match: at Lynden Invitational; Saturday, Jan. 19; 10:00 a.m. at Lynden High School