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Edmonds School District Technology/Capital Levy ballots are in the mail now, vote by February 14th

Submitted by Susie Beresford, Edmonds KOMO Community Reporter
Friday, January 27th, 2012, 8:50am
Edmonds School District Technology/Capital Levy ballots are in the mail now, vote by February 14th

The Edmonds School District is holding an election on Tuesday, February 14th to renew their Technology/Capital Levy. The ballots are in the mail now.

PROPOSITION NO. 1

Replacement School Programs & Operation Levy

The Board of Directors of Edmonds School District No. 15, serving the communities of Brier, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, and Woodway, adopted Resolution No. 11-36, concerning a proposition to acquire technology for student learning, and make safety and building system improvements. This proposition would authorize the District to replace an expiring levy by levying the following excess taxes upon the taxable property within the District for support of the District’s Capital Projects Fund. The replacement levy collection averages $7.85 million per year for each of the four years, 2013 through 2016. The rates per thousand are projected to be at 44 cents, the same rate collected now.

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Hazelwood Elementary Marched for Civil Rights

Submitted by Susie Beresford, Edmonds KOMO Community Reporter
Thursday, January 26th, 2012, 1:27pm
Hazelwood Elementary Marched for Civil Rights

Learning about our history is important not just in Edmonds but everywhere and keeping our kids educated on our history is a great way for us all to continue to remember. The Edmonds School District schools all provided some form of Martin Luther King, Jr. recognitions and educational opportunities for the students.

One school really stood out and took a different path toward educating their students. They marched right out the door!

On January 13th, Hazelwood Elementary School students conducted a Civil Rights March around the school track which included waving posters, banners and picket signs. The themed day kicked off with an all-school Civil Rights assembly then teachers taught grade-level appropriate lessons. Students also made signs that either reflected historical Civil Rights messages or ideas related to the current school community. All Hazelwood students marched as part of the event celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day the following Monday.

Way to continue the "Dream", Hazelwood!

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Free tax prep and e-file at Edmonds Community College

Submitted by Susie Beresford, Edmonds KOMO Community Reporter
Thursday, January 26th, 2012, 1:08pm

It's that time again...time to start gathering your receipts, digging out your calculator, and file your taxes. It's a daunting task to many but not to worry, Edmonds Community College is here to help!

EdCC told us, "Every year Edmonds Community College offers free income tax return preparation and e-filing to US citizens and residents with incomes of less than $49,000. This service is sponsored by an IRS program called, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA). Volunteers are taught using IRS training guidelines and are IRS certified to provide confidential tax preparation to qualified taxpayers.  Last year, Edmonds Community College helped more than 400 campus and community members file their tax returns."

From February 7th through March 16th and again from April 3rd to April 13th, confidential tax return preparation will be offered on a drop in basis. This service will take place in Mountlake Terrace Hall room 212. Fine print: No tax preparation will be done during spring break (March 17th through April 2nd).

Questions? Check out the website or call (425) 640-1874.

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Cold weather tonight means City Hall reopens as a shelter

Submitted by Ray Marcham, KOMO Communities Reporter
Thursday, January 26th, 2012, 12:12pm
Cold weather tonight means City Hall reopens as a shelter

Expected below-freezing temperatures overnight means that Lynnwood City Hall will be reopened as a cold weather shelter tonight.

Those who will need the shelter will need to be at City Hall by 7 p.m. Dinner, breakfast and a place to sleep will be provided.

More information can be obtained by contacting program administrator Mark Wadin at 425-419-7938.

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Healthy living is on the agenda in Edmonds & Lynnwood tonight

Submitted by Susie Beresford, Edmonds KOMO Community Reporter
Thursday, January 26th, 2012, 9:09am
Healthy living is on the agenda in Edmonds & Lynnwood tonight

The theme for tonight in Edmonds & Lynnwood appears to be health, wellness, and family. What a way to kick off the new year! You're invited to party hop from Chase Lake Elementary School to Cedar Valley Community School for lessons on how to live a healthy life.

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Seattle Police help bring down drug ring stretching to San Francisco

Submitted by Rose Egge, KOMO Communities Reporter
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012, 2:26pm
Seattle Police help bring down drug ring stretching to San Francisco

Twenty people are in custody following a lengthy investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration and Seattle Police Department into a cocaine, meth and heroin trafficking ring that stretched from San Francisco to Vancouver, Canada.

Investigators allege the conspirators brought multi-kilo loads of cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine into the Seattle area from California and distributed it throughout Western Washington and Canada.

The following defendants have been charged with various federal crimes including conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and/or conspiracy to engage in money laundering:

  • Juan Gomez-Diaz, 37, Des Moines
  • Dagoberto Herrera-Avila, 37, Sea-Tac
  • Jose Rodriguez-Rivera, 38, Lynnwood
  • Juan Siquiero-Gonzalez, 33, Federal Way
  • Luis Orozco-Lopez, 21, Sedro-Woolley
  • Uriel Amin Martinez-Botello, 31, Everett
  • Hugo Gomez-Barrada, 29, Seattle
  • Lorenzo Rodriguez-Rivera, 35, Mountlake Terrace
  • Elmer Alvarez-Ochoa, 39, Lynnwood
  • Ramon Barrera, 35, Mountlake Terrace
  • Pedro Lopez, 38, Seattle
  • Jose Rodriquez-Lujan, 36, Kent
  • Mario Gamiz-Yescas, 33, Kirkland
  • Gerson Fletes-Ramos, 30, Shoreline
  • Javier Cabrera-Arteaga, 26, Shoreline
  • Manuel Mejia-Garay, 32, Seattle
  • Enrique Munoz-Andres, 32, Pacific
  • Timothy Rishor, 36, Edmonds
  • Joshua Abellera, 37, Shoreline
  • Mayra Mendez-Rodriguez, 28, Mountlake Terrace
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F.A.C.E. (Families And Communities Engaged) - this Saturday at Meadowdale Middle School

Submitted by Susie Beresford, Edmonds KOMO Community Reporter
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012, 1:13pm
F.A.C.E. (Families And Communities Engaged) - this Saturday at Meadowdale Middle School

Last year, I got the opportunity to go check out F.A.C.E. (Families And Communities Engaged) hosted by the Edmonds School District to see what it was all about. This event is wonderful for parents, students, and the staff. It's a time when everyone gets to see what the schools have to offer as far as school programs, after school programs, sports, technology, curriculum, even how to teach your child the proper ways of riding the bus to and from school.

If you're interested in learning more about your school or your child's prospective school, this is the way to do it. Everyone from teachers, principals, the superintendent, and volunteers are there to answer any questions you may have. They also have demonstrations and take home information on most of the programs.

Superintendent Nick Brossoit will hold two parent seminars – one over-viewing district highlights and the other on helping your student be successful in school. Between those two seminars, a transition to 7th grade for current 6th grade families will be held from 10 a.m.

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