14th Annual Gustafson/Lesh Golf Classic to benefit school programs

Monday, May 17, 2010

The 14th annual Gustafson/Lesh golf classic will be held on Saturday June 12, 10 am, at the Nile Shrine Golf Course,  6601 244th SW Mountlake Terrace 98043.

Named after the last two Shoreline Schools athletic directors, Rich Gustafson and Paul Lesh, this is a fund-raiser for Shoreline Athletics, with $20 of the $65 registration fee going to the athletics department. Current Shoreline School District coaches have a reduced fee of $40.

Cart fees are extra. Donations are also accepted to support the Shoreline School District Athletic Program

Format of the event is an 18 hole four-person scramble. There are only 20 starting times, 80 people maximum.

For registration information, contact Don Dalziel by email or 425-670-3938. Registrations must be in no later than Thursday, June 4.


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To the Editor: City blindsided neighbors by cutting down trees


Tuesday morning last week, the City blindsided Ridgecrest and Briarcrest neighbors by cutting down three well-established trees without warning on 15th NE at NE 145th. A fourth tree was saved, for now, thanks to a quickly formed gathering of people who stood in front of it and phone calls to the City Planning Department.

There was no acknowledgment of the year and a half long work of the SE Subarea Citizens' Advisory Committee (mandated by the City) which had submitted its vision for this area to the Planning Commission whose recommendations had recently been submitted to the City Council for review. There had been no mention in all that time by staff or others that there were plans to take down these trees. There was no respect for the fact that this was to be a Gateway into Shoreline and plans were in the making, something they would have found out if there had been a system of prior communication. The trees would have contributed to the beauty and projected a very real sense of our dedication to keeping trees in Shoreline.

It is possible now that this can become a precedent for other large trees in a similar sidewalk relationship or which seem to be getting “in the way” of road work. How ironic that when a tree becomes large and is fulfilling its best functions the most, that's when it gets cut down. We need large trees, we don't need small replacement trees that will take decades to mature.

We can't continue to profess the importance of trees and then allow the trump card to always be played by the Department of Public Works. We are dependent upon trees for the air we breathe, surface water management, and other vital functions too numerous to mention here.

This summer we will have a hot, hard, glaring intersection as a daily experience. I hope that the reason for this travesty will not be forgotten and that processes and new ideas will be incorporated in the future to prevent this from happening again.

Vicki Westberg
Shoreline

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Small local non-profits lose their tax-exempt status May 17


According to the blog Washington Independent, thousands of small non-profits might lose their tax-exempt status today, for lack of updated filings.

"Back in 2006, the Pension Protection Act instituted a new requirement: that all non-profits need to file a 990-N annual return with the Internal Revenue Service in order to retain their tax-exempt status. Before then, non-profits with annual revenues less than $25,000 did not need to file papers.


Small, non-religious non-profits that have not filed a tax exemption since 2007 lose their status today. And the Urban Institute estimates there might be up to 365,000 of them. Those organizations will need to file papers, pay a fine and possibly pay back taxes. The Urban Institute has created an online map where people can input their zip codes to see charities in their neighborhoods that might be impacted. The think tank and other groups, such as National Council of Nonprofits, are urging non-profits to file today. The IRS has indicated it might provide some lenience, but expects non-profits to comply with the new law."

Shoreline City Council Member Chris Roberts used the site to pull the names of Seattle and Shoreline groups in this status. Some of the groups may have dissolved or fulfilled their purpose and are content to let their filing lapse.

Others will be shocked. The office of Congressional Representative Jay Inslee has offered to help any group maintain their tax-exempt status. Contact Patrick Hogan in Rep. Inslee's office if your group needs assistance.

Here is a list of the groups which filed with a Shoreline or LFP address. Their status expired on December 31, 2009 and the grace period ends May 17, 2010. The site provides a link to refile but it takes a long time to load.  This may not be a complete list; residents may be affiliated with Seattle groups, which are not listed here.

Hadassah the Womens Zionist Organization of America, Eugene





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Hot fire fighters strut their stuff for charity

On Thursday, May 20, thirty-five Washington State firefighters will be strutting their stuff trying to influence a panel of judges to select them to be in the 2011 Firefighter Calendar benefiting the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters Burn Foundation.  

For the past sixteen years the Burn Foundation has produced a calendar to raise money for their charity.  The judges come from other charity auctions where they have bid to get the position and the money raised from these auctions is split between the charity sponsoring the auction and the burn foundation. Other judges are local radio and TV personalities.

The WSCFF Burn Foundation is an organization here in Shoreline run exclusively by fire fighters, active and retired. It was formed in 1987 to provide funding for burn research programs to benefit the many burn victims across the country. Since its inception the mission has been expanded to include burn prevention education, smoke detector programs and sponsorship of children to a week long burn camp.

This year the event is being held at Showbox SoDo, 1700 First Ave S, Seattle 98134. Doors open at 7 pm and the fun begins at 8 pm. This is an over 21 event. Tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster and at the Showbox SoDo box office.

From Rod Heivilin

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Reps. Kagi and Chase to participate in Edmonds PTA Council forum

According to our neighbor news MyEdmondsNews.com, both Rep. Ruth Kagi and Rep. Maralyn Chase will participate in a candidate forum sponsored by the Edmonds PTA Council on Monday, May 17 in Lynnwood. Unlike Shoreline Schools, whose district is fully inside the 32nd State Legislative District, the Edmonds School District is in three State Legislative Districts: the 1st, 21st, and 32nd .

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Shoreline Planning Director to speak at Echo Lake neighborhood meeting Tuesday, May 18

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Joe Tovar, Director of Shoreline Planning and Development Services, will discuss the Town Center Subarea Plan/Zoning, City design review process/standards, Point Wells, and the Echo Lake trail connector to Interurban Trail. He will also announce a special meeting to discuss the issues surrounding the Boardwalk connection to the Interurban Trail at south Echo Lake.

Managers from Ronald Wastewater will make a brief presentation about the pipe-bursting program for the west and north of Echo Lake. They will discuss a separate meeting for residents, condo associations, and business owners in the path of the new pipeline.

The meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 18, in room 301 of Shoreline City Hall at N 175th and Midvale Ave N. Parking is available in the city garage, or in the lots along Midvale.

The Echo Lake Neighborhood Association serves those who live and work within the boundaries of I-5 to the each, Aurora to the west, 205th to the north, and 185th to the south. For more information, contact Membership Chair Bob Whiteley at 206-542-8789.


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Shorecrest wins district boys’ soccer championship and state tournament berth

2010 Shorecrest Champion Soccer Team. Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools Athletics department.


The undefeated, nationally ranked and defending state 3A champion Shorecrest boys’ soccer team defeated Mount Vernon 3-0 Thursday, May 13, to win the Northwest District championship. It was the 38th consecutive victory over two seasons for Shorecrest (19-0-0), which went 22-1 on the way to the State championship last season.

Michael Harris scored three minutes into the match and Glenn Paden and Eli Blauser added second-half goals for Shorecrest. Blauser, Maoulay Adjorlolo and Hiei Rose had assists. Goalkeeper Eric Baker had a shutout

The Scots will play an opponent to be determined in the first round of the State 3A tournament at 7 pm Tuesday, May 18 at Shoreline Stadium.


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Shorewood baseball team qualifies for State with win over Jackson


Shorewood qualified for the State 4A baseball tournament by beating Jackson 14-10 Saturday for third place in the Northwest District tournament.

Shorewood joins the District’s No. 1 and No. 2 teams, Mountlake Terrace and Kamiak, in State play, Sixteen teams from around the State will play in four four-team regional tournaments next weekend, with the four winners meeting the following weekend for the State 4A championship.

Shorewood (16-9) will play Saturday at Heidleberg Park in Tacoma.

Shorewood went into the District tournament as the last team to qualify for the tournament. The Thunderbirds finished fourth in the Wesco South and defeated Oak Harbor to qualify for District. After losing an opening-round game to eventual runner-up Kamiak, they had to win three straight games to qualify for State.

In the final win over Jackson Saturday, Trevor Mitsui had two home runs and four runs batted in. Christian Heideger had a double, a home run and two RBI. Blake Snell, Thomas Vincent, Connor McKeever and Jeremy Edwards each had two hits for Shorewood. Kevin Moriarty, the winning pitcher struck out 10 batters in five innings.

The game was moved to Snohomish High School because of flooding in the outfield at Everett Memorial Stadium, where the sprinklers were left on all night.

Shorewood     605 000 3—14 14 4
Jackson          002 107 0—10  9  2
Moriarty, Torrence (6), Snell (6) and Vincent. Kiel, Schmale (3), Lang (3) and Olson, Flatt (5), Bealsey (6). WP—Moriarty. LP—Kiel. Records—Shorewood 16-9 overall. Jackson 17-7.

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Strawberry Festival a blossoming event


By Sheri Ashleman

It was a beautiful day in the Richmond Beach neighborhood for the 11th annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday, May 8, at the Richmond Beach Community Park. Hundreds of residents and visitors attended the community gathering to partake in the music, food and numerous activities under warm, sunny skies.

This event is a showcase of many of the wonderful assets that can be found in Richmond Beach. The park itself boasts some of the best views of Puget Sound in the City - a fantastic backdrop for the performances on the Showmobile stage. 

All the bands have some connection to Richmond Beach or the greater Shoreline Area. This year’s outstanding line up included Fidgety Feet Jazz Band, Portage Bay Big Band, Warren Murray Delta Blues Duo, Northern Departure and Jimmy Free’s Friends.

An appearance by the talented young ladies who comprise Horizon School’s Junior Pom Team gave the event a real home town flavor.

A wide variety of culinary delights was provided by local restaurants Richmond Beach Grill House, Full Moon Thai Cuisine, Naknek Seafood and Flying Dragon Chinese Cuisine. 

Richmond Beach Community Association served up its signature fresh Strawberry Shortcake.

Vicki Stiles from the Shoreline Historical Museum led a walking tour of historic Richmond Beach.

 
Activities for the kids included face painting, art projects, a chalk mural on the park wall, a photo booth, whiffle ball, volleyball, a bouncer and an obstacle course.

Shoreline Police Department hosted representatives from the KCSO Marine Unit who brought their swift water boat to demo and talked about boating education and water safety. Shoreline Fire Department provided an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) display that included a resuscitation demonstration, Teddy Bear Clinic, toy fire engines, firefighter dress up, and a tour through a medic unit.

Shorewood High School seniors in Sally Tonkin’s digital photography class submitted their favorite photos to display at the festival. Paulette Kang’s photo received the most votes and won the Shorewood Photography Contest for which Paulette was awarded a $200 scholarship.

To view more photos from this event, visit Richmond Beach Community Association’s website.
The Strawberry Festival is co-sponsored by Richmond Beach Community Association and the City of Shoreline. The music is supported by a Community Arts Project grant from the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council. Other donors include AA Party Rentals, Lee’s Martial Arts Academy, Realtor Jack Malek, Qwest Pioneers and Vivian Bennett DDS.
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Shorewood, Shorecrest open District softball play Tuesday

Shorewood and Shorecrest both open Northwest District tournament play Tuesday.

Shorewood opens District 4A play at Sky River Park in Monroe with a 3 p.m. game against Stanwood, The tournament involves eight of the 14 Western Conference 4A teams, The top three teams qualify for the State tournament.

Shorewood takes a 9-11 record into the tournament.

Shorecrest takes a 7-13 record into the 3A tournament in Sedro Woolley.

The tournament involves the four Wesco South 3A teams; Everett of the Wesco North; and Ferndale, Mount Vernon and Sedro Woolley of the Northwest League. The top two teams qualify for State.

Both tournaments continue Thursday.

Final Wesco South Softball Standings

Top three 4A to District 1; Fourth 4A to play-in game; All 3A to District 1
League
Overall
W
L
W
L
Jackson (4A)
18
0
20
0
Glacier Peak (3A)
15
3
15
5
Lynnwood (3A)
12
6
13
7
Mountlake Terrace (4A)
12
6
14
6
Shorewood (4A)
9
9
9
11
Meadowdale (3A)
7
11
7
12
Shorecrest (3A)
7
11
7
13
Kamiak (4A)
6
12
6
15
Edmonds-Woodway (4A)
4
14
4
16
Mariner (4A)
0
18
1
19

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Shorewood fifth, Shorecrest eighth in Wesco South girls’ golf

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Shorewood finished fifth in the 10-team Wesco South girls’ golf championship Wednesday, May 12 at the Lynnwood Municipal Golf Club. Shorecrest was eighth.

Cassie McKinley of Shorewood was fifth among individual golfers.

Team scores—Kamiak 262 points, Edmonds-Woodway 238, Glacier Peak 228, Lynnwood 205, Shorewood 200, Mountlake Terrace 171, Jackson 162, Shorecrest 158, Mariner 111, Meadowdale 57.

Shorecrest plays next in the Northwest District 3A championships Monday and Wednesday, May 17 and 19 at the Lake Padden Golf Club, south of Bellingham.

Shorewood plays in the 4A District championship. Tuesday and Thursday, May 18 and 20. at Gallery Country Club.


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Seattle Times mentions Shoreline in jail article

Shoreline got some nice coverage in the Seattle Times article about the county council's decision not to build a new jail. Mayor Keith McGlashan was quoted and the Ballinger Neighborhood was mentioned by name.

Jail no longer needed: Seattle, Shoreline halt site search

Shoreline Mayor Keith McGlashan said the county's offer to extend cities' use of its jails and work with the cities on long-range jail planning "gives us confidence" to stop the siting process. He said that's "good news for our citizens, particularly the neighbors of Ballinger."

The Ballinger neighborhood of Shoreline was one of six possible jail sites the north and northeast cities were examining in an environmental-impact study that also included locations in Seattle, Bellevue and unincorporated King County.

Full story here.

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Free dental exams for children on Saturday May 22 at Center for Human Services

Next Saturday, May 22, students from the University of Washington Dental School will provide free oral exams, screenings and optional fluoride treatments for children 6 months to 12 years old, at the Shoreline Family Support Center, located inside the Center for Human Services on 17018 15th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155. Call 206-631-8825 to register.

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Room Nine and Shorecrest student authors featured at WITS events

Imagination into Ink -- the 2010 WITS Student Readings and Celebrations presented by Writers in the Schools (WITS), a program of Seattle Arts and Lectures and The Seattle Public Library, will feature local students reading their poetry and prose. Wednesday, May 26, showcases elementary and middle school students and Thursday May 27, features high school students.

The program will be held at the downtown Seattle Central Library, 1000 4th Ave, Seattle 98104, on Level 1 in the Microsoft Auditorium. Both events begin at 6 pm and are free and open to the public.

Included are students from Shorecrest High School and Room Nine Community School, an alternative K-8 program in Shoreline Schools.

Shorecrest High School students being honored are Ashley Stroschein and Emma Smith. Ashley is in Andy Barker's class and Emma is in Jennifer Etter's class. Both girls worked with WITS writer-in-residence Peter Mountford (pictured, right.  Photo by Cheryl McKeon).

Teacher Andy Barker says "Ashley is a passionate writer. She is currently working on a number of fiction projects, including a novel about vampires."
Writer-in-residence Peter Mountford comments on his students:

Emma is an extraordinarily gifted writer in 9th grade, who's been writing her whole life. She's currently working on a novella about a young pregnant widow in mid-nineteenth century France, who was disowned by her wealthy parents for falling in love with a lower-class boy, but due to the harsh circumstances of her life now, must return to plead for re-inclusion in the family. In Emma's words, "The story follows the path of their reconciliation and Elodie's struggle with her grief." She skillfully excerpted a passage from that longer work to build a stand-alone short story.

Ashley, as Mr. Barker noted, is a dedicated writer already. She's very adept at revision -- notoriously difficult for young writers to master -- she managed to expertly compress one section of her story and expand another so that the pacing would work better. Her short piece tells of a cursed immortal, pining for mortality, who encounters a witch in a graveyard. The witch offers to grant her mortality and she rushes to accept, so the witch kills her and, in a subtle twist, the now mortal/dying character's final moments are not filled with relief at getting what she's wanted for eons, but with fear of the unknown. 

Previously, Shorecrest student writer Lucia Wyss was honored at a WITS Literary Luncheon. See story.

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Shoreline resident working on Gates education grant

By Bob Adams, Bellevue College

Ten Bellevue College instructors and staff, including Philosophy Instructor Mark Storey of Shoreline, who is working on a course in Logic, have been selected to work on a ground-breaking project, funded by $6.1 million in grants from the Gates and Ford foundations, to create new college-level course content modules with the goal of dramatically increasing student success rates.

Working in teams with peers from other Washington community colleges, and in collaboration with scholars from Carnegie Mellon University, the ten Bellevue College representatives will help to create a first-of-its-kind global educational resource: a library of course content for 80 of the most heavily enrolled first- and second-year college courses, for use free of charge by instructors not only in Washington but around the world.

The modules will be constructed to enhance student success by using best practices in course design and by dramatically reducing costs for textbooks and other course materials. The goal for each course is to cost students no more than $30 for books and materials. Currently, students often pay $100 to $200 or more for books in any one course.

Known as the Washington State Student Completion Initiative and directed by the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, the project has awarded Bellevue College a grant of $110,000 to fund the participation of its faculty and staff.

The 15-month project is supported by grants of $5.3 million from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and $800,000 from the Ford Foundation.

Its goal is to achieve student completion rates of 95 percent in the 80 highest-enrollment courses that Washington community college students must take to earn a degree.

Together, these “gateway” courses draw more than 400,000 enrollments annually.


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“Queen of Kale” Presents "Eating Your Landscape" on Wednesday May 26


Edible landscapes start in the vegetable garden but they needn’t end there. Explore how selecting edibles as landscape trees, shrubs and annuals can feed the family year round. In addition to traditional vegetable gardens, including multi-purpose elements in your plant selections creates a beautiful, flavorful landscape. Edible landscapes can also lead to healthier eating and cooking. Harvesting and preparing food from your landscape are wonderful family and community experiences. 

We will examine best practices for organic gardening and techniques that enrich the soil and foster biological diversity. We’ll explore the elements of an edible landscape and discuss criteria for selecting edibles. Finally, we’ll talk about ways to eat your landscape and to preserve your harvest.

Lisa Taylor, aka "Queen of Kale," is the Children’s Program Manager for Seattle Tilth. She spends most days growing and eating plants with children. She is a co-author of the Maritime Northwest Garden Guide and a frequent speaker on soils, compost and children’s gardening. For Lisa, eating is the main reason for growing plants.

The talk is scheduled for Wednesday, May 26, from 7-9 pm at Shorewood High School, 17300 Fremont Ave N in Shoreline. Advance tickets are available for a $12 donation at the Room Nine website . Any remaining tickets will be available at the door for a $15 donation. All proceeds will benefit Room Nine Community School.

Directions: Take I-5 to 175th street, and head west to Fremont Ave N. Park in the northwest parking lot near the Shorewood reader board at 175th and Fremont.

Room Nine Community School is a collaborative community of students, educators and parents who are dedicated to life-long learning. It is the only K-8 choice in the Shoreline School District. You can learn more about RNCS at their website.

Photos: Purple pink kale by RandySonOfRobert
Lisa Taylor courtesy Seattle Tilth and Room Nine
 

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Can one of these guys replace Jay Inslee?

On Tuesday, May 18, 7-9 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm), at the Innis Arden Clubhouse, 1430 NW 188th Street, Shoreline, WA 98177, there will be a US Representative Candidate Forum (1st Congressional District) featuring:

          • Matthew Burke
          • James Watkins

Moderated by:
          • Kirby Wilber, radio talk show host

Please let the organizers know if you plan to attend.

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Help your child get ready for kindergarten

A free workshop presented by Herman Gill, Ph.D., the Director of Learning Pathways is a program designed to support parents in the education of their children.  

Kindergarten can be one of the most important developmental transitions in a child's life. 

Parents can support their child's developmental school readiness skills if they know what to look for. This interactive workshop will provide parent education, dialogue, suggestions and training for parents. 

This workshop is sponsored by the Parent-Child Center and Parent Education Programs and will be held on Wednesday, May 19, from 7 - 9 pm in Room 2926 (2900 building) on the campus of Shoreline Community College.


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David Baker announces State Senate run in 32nd District

Kenmore Mayor David Baker announced he is joining the race for State Senate in the 32nd District. 

Incumbent senator Darlene Fairley said last month that she will not seek another term. The 66-year-old businessman, who has served on the Kenmore City Council since 2004, will file as a Republican for the seat.
“I’m proud of the work I’ve done in Kenmore to move the city forward in positive ways without raising any taxes. I believe in fiscal prudence, and we’ve been able to make significant investments in our city’s future without hitting up the taxpayers for more money,” said Baker.
He continued, “I know our leaders in the state capitol can do better. I’m ready to take my experience in budgeting and priority setting to Olympia. State government seems stuck in the same old boom-and-bust cycle, always spending too much when times are good and making severe cuts later. It doesn’t have to be that way.”

Baker and his wife, Sheri, have lived in Kenmore since 1995 and have three children. He is the owner Vision Systems Engineering, which specializes in machine vision and robotic systems. He earned a B.S. and M.S. from the University of Nebraska and a Ph.D. in Neuroanatomy from Iowa State University.

Said Baker, “I’m excited to get out into the neighborhoods and meet as many voters as I can. My message is simple: state government has enough money to fund the programs, like our K-12 system, that are most important to us. We just need legislative leaders willing to write a sustainable state budget that doesn’t raise taxes.”

For more information, visit BakerInTheSenate webpage.


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Evan Smith: Kagi hasn’t closed the door on a Senate run

Friday, May 14, 2010


By Evan Smith
ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer

Democratic State Rep. Ruth Kagi apparently hasn’t closed the door on a run for the State Senate seat that Democratic Sen. Darlene Fairley is vacating.

After the 32nd Legislative District Democratic Committee announced Thursday that it had endorsed State Rep, Maralyn Chase for senator, former Shoreline Councilwoman Cindy Ryu for Chase’s position and Kagi for re-election, I asked Kagi whether she had decided against a try for the Senate. She responded that she was “still thinking.”

Fairley announced in late April that she would retire after 16 years in the Senate. Chase then announced her candidacy for the Senate seat and Ryu for Chase’s seat.

Kagi, who had been inclined to keep her influential position in the House of Representatives, got pressure from Senate Democrats to run for the Senate. However, a week ago she told me that she was giving it a “second thought.”

Kagi could end up in a primary against Chase and Republican David Baker, with the top two vote-getters advancing to the November general election.

A run against Chase would break Kagi's relationship with the District Democrats, who have long supported Chase but not supported Fairley. Kagi has stayed out of intra-party battles, keeping good relations with both camps.




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LFP Reads Ivan Doig

By Cheryl McKeon, Third Place Books

LFP Reads has chosen local author Ivan Doig's novel The Whistling Season for its sixth city-wide Summer book.

Doig will introduce his newest novel, Work Song, at Third Place Books June 29. He’ll attend a book club discussion of The Whistling Season Monday, July 26 at 7 pm at the book store, and all are invited.

The Whistling Season is set in early-20th century Montana (familiar Doig country) and is the story of a widower who advertises for a housekeeper for himself and his children -- the woman who steps off the train is just right for the job, and her brother adds his own color to all of their lives. “It's a novel any reader 13 and up can enjoy,” said a LFP Reads committee member.

An art exhibit and a program about Montana pioneer life round out the summer’s events.

Entries for a one-day two-dimensional exhibit should reflect a theme from the book. Entry forms for the July 31 exhibit are at Third Place Books.

Kenmore author Kirby Larson’s power point presentation about the pre-WWI Montana frontier is Thursday, August 5 at 7 pm on the Third Place Commons stage. Larson is the author of the Newbery Honor-winning young adult novel, Hattie Big Sky.

Earlier LFP Reads titles were: Broken For You by Stephanie Kallos; The Highest Tide by Jim Lynch; Plenty: A Year of Eating Locally by Alisa Smith and J.B. Mackinnon; The Worst Hard Time by Tim Egan; and A Sudden Country by Karen Fisher. While Plenty was written by a couple from British Columbia, all the others are by local authors.

LFP Reads is a consortium of the City, the LFP branch of King County Library, Friends of the Library, and Third Place Books.

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Shoreline Fire department and McDonalds team up against head injuries

By Melanie Granfors, Shoreline Fire
Shoreline firefighters and local McDonalds restaurants are teaming up for in an effort to educate children and families about preventing head/brain injuries this summer.

Did you know that bicycle-related injuries are a major cause of hospitalization for children ages 5-14? Do you know about the life-altering changes that can occur with impact to the head”?

And, did you realize that 75% of bicycle-related deaths involve a head/brain injury?

Children under the age of 14 can also suffer from devastating injuries when on skateboards, rollerblades, and scooters.

Wearing a safety helmet when “on wheels” can significantly reduce these injuries and save lives.

McDonalds and fire departments all over Western Washington are spreading this message with the annual Bicycle/Skate Board Safety Citation program. Fire personnel will be looking for children and teens who demonstrate safe riding habits – and especially for riders who are sporting a safety helmet.

Fire and emergency medical crews traveling around in their districts who see youngsters wearing their safety helmets will be issuing safety “citations” – which include a coupon for a free reduced fat vanilla ice cream cone at participating McDonalds in Shoreline.

Shoreline firefighters and McDonalds are a great team in this effort, and we look forward to congratulating lots of children and youth this summer for their protecting their heads!

Photo by mobikefed

 

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Teen Summer Activities Fair on May 22

The Shoreline Youth Ambassadors will host a Teen Summer Activities Fair on May 22 from noon to 3 pm at the Spartan Recreation Center, 18560 First Ave NE, Shoreline 98155, 206-801-2600, located between the Shoreline Conference Center and Shoreline Stadium.

For more information about the Fair, contact Waldo Nambo-Ojeda, Teen Program Assistant, City of Shoreline Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, at 206-801-2644.




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Aurora Corridor project May 16 - 21


City of Shoreline Aurora Corridor Project
Construction update for the week of May 16, 2010

This week crews will:

* Pour curbs and continue grading the roadway on the east side of Aurora between N 165th and N 175th St.

* Install underground components of rain gardens on the east side of Aurora.

* Install vaults and trench for the joint utility trench on Midvale Avenue, N 175th St, N 182nd St, N 185th St and Aurora.

* Continue water line and storm drain work on Aurora between N 165th and N 185th Streets.

* Continue temporarily closing some lanes on Aurora and nearby streets for work activities (some day- and some night-time closures).

Lane closures:

* Monday, May 17 to the morning of Friday, May 21
  • Temporary lane closures on Aurora nightly between N 175th to 185th Streets nightly from 8 pm to 5 am.
* Tuesday, May 18 to the morning of Friday, May 21
  • Temporary right lane closures on southbound Aurora nightly between 165th to 175th Streets nightly from 8 pm to 5 am.
* Monday, May 17 to Friday, May 21
  • Up to one lane on N 175th St, east of Aurora will intermittently close daily from 7 am to 5 pm.
  • Up to one lane on Midvale Ave N, east of Aurora will close daily from 7 am to 5 pm.
  • Temporary full closures of N 182nd St between Midvale Ave N and Aurora daily from 7 am to 5 pm.

Photo by Steven H. Robinson



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