Kruckeberg Plant of the Month: Cyclamen hederifolium

Saturday, September 13, 2014


Kruckeberg's Plant of the Month is Cyclamen hederifolium

Plant Location: Everywhere in the understory of the garden

Plant Notes: A classic sight when wandering the grounds of KBG in the fall, Cyclamen hederifolium (fall-flowering cyclamen) is a charming perennial that is one of the most widely-cultivated cyclamen species in the world.

Its pink and white flowers grace the understory of woodlands and brighten up the late summer when many other plants begin to go dormant. While normally blooming in the fall, some of our plants began to bloom in late July and early August this year! This plant is available in MsK Nursery.

Kruckeberg Botanic Gardens, 20312 15th Ave NW, Shoreline 98177.


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Transit Integration Report released


Wednesday was a big news day. Dow Constantine, Sound Transit Board Chair and King County Executive, released Getting There Together, a joint report on transit integration by Sound Transit and King County Metro Transit.

The report summarizes progress over the past three months since Chair Constantine and the Sound Transit Board directed the agencies to work together more closely to identify opportunities for efficiency.

The report’s release took place at University Link’s University of Washington Station and included fellow Sound Transit Boardmembers Claudia Balducci, Fred Butler, John Marchione, Larry Phillips and Paul Roberts along with representatives of Community Transit and Pierce Transit, the Seattle Mayor’s office, Futurewise and Transportation Choices.

The opening of light rail to the UW in early 2016, followed by subsequent light rail extensions through 2023, provide great opportunities for the agencies to reduce redundancy and streamline services, making it possible to save resources that could then be redeployed where most needed.


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Eastside CHADD - How Common Core Standards affect your child

Friday, September 12, 2014


Tuesday, September 16: Pat Steinburg - "How Common Core Standards Affect Your Child." 7-9pm

Pat Steinburg returns to Eastside CHADD to begin the school year with the latest information about the significant curriculum changes in your local district and Washington state.

This program is a “must attend” for every parent who now has children in schools or who has children who will soon enter our schools. We invite teachers and school staff to join us to learn about Common Core in the classroom. Pat is very familiar with State OSPI standards with her expertise as a Special Education Law Cadre trainer.



Ms. Steinburg will provide background information on the Common Core Standards, including who wrote them and why. In addition, the potential positive and negative effects of the Common Core on students with disabilities will be discussed.


Eastside CHADD is an organization for families of children with ADHD. It serves all of north King County. The meeting will be held at Evergreen Healthcare (formerly Evergreen Hospital Medical Center) Surgery and Physicians Center, 12040 NE 128th Street, Kirkland, WA 98034, Room TAN 101 (downstairs).

Doors open at 6:30pm with the presentation promptly at 7pm. Free to CHADD members, suggested donation for non-members is $5.


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Scout holds food drive for HopeLink at North City Safeway Saturday

Geneva and Brion Norton get a food list
from Andrew Seger at the North City Safeway
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Andrew Seger of Scout Troop 838 talks to Geneva and Brion Norton outside the North City Safeway on Friday evening. Andrew is conducting a food drive for the Shoreline HopeLink for his Eagle Scout project.

Shoppers are given a list of needed items as they enter the store, purchase what they wish to donate, and drop it off with Andrew as they leave the store.

The food drive will continue Saturday, from 10am to 6pm. North City Safeway is located at 17202 15th Ave NE.







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Giant canoe rides popular at SummerSet Arts Festival

Giant canoe rides on Ronald Bog
Photo by Gary Stebbins
Ronald Bog Park was abuzz with people of all ages last Saturday afternoon at the Third Annual SummerSet Arts Festival: Celebrating Ronald Bog.

Nature Crowns were popular headgear
Photo by Gary Stebbins
Live musical performances took place in the big tent in the center of the meadow and volunteer driven art-making tents ringed the edges. Faerie Garden-making, presented by Diggin' Shoreline, was especially popular. 

Blue Heron Heritage Family group sang traditional songs
Photo by Gary Stebbins
Descendants of the original peoples of this area, members of the Duwamish, Snohomish, and Chinook Tribes shared culture through cedar doll-making, song, dance, and drumming, and rides around the lake in their giant hand-carved canoe! 

Brian and Seth Peterka sang old-time songs
Photo by Gary Stebbins
This community event was presented by Meridian Park Neighborhood Association and sponsored by 4Culture, Shoreline Historical Museum, SLFP Arts Council, and The City of Shoreline.


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LFP Police Salmon BBQ for Special Olympics Sunday at LFP Farmers Market




The second annual LFP Police Olympics Salmon BBQ is Sunday Sept. 14 2014 at the LFP farmers market. All proceeds benefit Special Olympics Washington.

The $12 adult meal ticket price includes your choice of salad (potato or green), garlic bread, a drink of your choice and of course their world famous sockeye salmon with all the fixings… (well ok, almost world famous).

And a great list of raffle items!

Lower level, Town Center, intersection of Ballinger and Bothell Way.


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Shorewood hosts Lakewood in Thursday game

Shorewood’s Siena Hollenbeck battles to control the ball
near the sideline. Siena is a team captain in her senior year.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Shorewood soccer hosted Lakewood in a game Thursday, September 11.

With a minute left in the first half, Lakewood scored for a 1-0 lead.

Thunderbird forward, Madeleine Petit, sets to pass the ball to a team mate.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

In the second half, Lakewood scored again in the 60th minute off a deflection for a 2-0 lead and win. 

Lakewood is 1-1 while Shorewood is 0-2.

Shorewood goal-keeper, Ashley Garay, reaches for the ball
to end an Lakewood attack on goal
Photo by Wayne Pridemore




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Shorecrest tennis vs Lynnwood in an away game Thursday

Shorecrest varsity tennis played Lynnwood in an away game at Lynnwood Thursday, September 11.

Daniel Wacker and Jacob Goldstein-Street won their singles games. 

Tae Min Hong and Owen Donnelly won their doubles game.

It wasn't enough to take the match, which Lynnwood won 4-3.

LYNNWOOD 4  SHORECREST 3

Singles

1. Daniel Wacker (S) vs Matthew Hwang 6-1, 6-3
2. Nick North (S) vs Alex Mellen 6-1, 5-7, 2-6
3. Jacob Goldstein-Street vs Brandon Pel 6-1, 6-4
4. Winston Park vs Htet Thu 4-6, 5-7

Doubles

1. Kasey Shibayama / David Kim vs Jared Simulan / Gary Wu 2-6, 3-6
2. Christopher King / Garrison Pinkley vs Takara Troung / Evan Wu 2-6, 7-5, 1-6
3. Tae Min Hong / Owen Donnelly vs Jaysen Malig, Justin Malig 6-3, 6-2
4. Evan Jean / Eito Nishizawa - Lynnwood did not bring a fourth doubles team


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Shorewood tennis wins first home game on new courts

Shorewood tennis coach, Arnie Moreno, watches his team
warm up on the school’s brand new courts.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

It was the first home varsity match on the new Shorewood courts. The match was a close battle between two very good teams. Scott Park and Kyle Berquist, number 1 doubles, were ahead in the final third set 4-1, which was the deciding match for the overall match between the two WesCo 3A teams.
 
The Glacier Peak team of Tucker Davis and Ethan Jones came roaring back to win four straight and go ahead 5-4. Park and Berquist rallied and won the next two games to take the lead at 6-5 needing just to hold their serve and win out. Davis and Jones were able to tie it up at 6-6 and force a tiebreaker, first team to 7 points and win by two wins the match. 

Shorewood and Glacier Peak players are introduced to each other
in the first game played on the new tennis courts.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The two teams dueled back and forth until Shorewood took a 5-3 lead and were able to close it out and win the tiebreaker 7-3. Park and Berquist came from behind for the win after losing the first set 2-6. During the whole third set everyone watching was on the edge of their seat. 

Shorewood also won matches by Hugh Gaevert at number 3 singles, Jack Bong at number 4 singles and AJ Barth and Eli Hecker at number 3 doubles. Shorewood is 2-1 overall and 1-0 in WesCo South. 

The T-Birds are traveling to Bellingham Saturday September 13th to play matches versus Sehome and Bellingham high school. They host Stanwood on Monday September 15th with the match starting at 3:30pm.

SHOREWOOD 4 GLACIER PEAK 3

Singles

1. Patrick Luangrath GP def. Cameron McDowell SW 6-2, 3-6, 6-3
2. Scott Wilson GP def. Gunnar Thorstenson SW 6-3, 6-3
3. Hugh Gaevert SW def. Clayton Juarez GP 6-0, 6-4
4. Jack Bong SW def. Alex Sukor GP 6-0, 6-1

Doubles

1. Scott Park / Kyle Berquist SW def. Ethan Jones / Tucker Davis GP 2-6, 7-6 ( 7-4), 7-6 ( 7-3 )
2. Andrew Kim / Dythan Peterson GP def. Cameron Harford / Simon Forinash SW 7-5, 4-6, 6-4
3. AJ Barth / Eli Hecker SW def. Sean Peterson / Jake Wygant GP 6-1, 6-3



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Rumor no more: Trader Joe's is coming to Shoreline


After the swirl of persistent rumors, Merlone Geier Partners, owners of the closed Top Foods properties, including Shoreline, have announced that the new tenant for the Shoreline store is Trader Joe's.

The property is located at N 175th and Midvale Ave N, across from Shoreline City Hall.



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Letter to the Editor: Stop police harassment of casual laborers at Aurora Village

To the Editor:

After my wife and I accidentally crashed a ladder through an upstairs window we have realized that we are too old to wrestle ladders or work in high places.

Therefore, we have taken to hiring men from Aurora Village parking lot. Recently, Shoreline Police have been ever present, chasing the would-be helpers around.

It is difficult to find good, hard workers willing to tackle just about any task, especially on the spur of the moment. These guys are affordable and provide an important service to our communities. We know other citizens in Edmonds who have been very pleased to use day laborers.

While some merchants have complained about a few men who have caused problems we would appreciate a moratorium on police harassment until something more constructive can done.

Of the men we have hired recently to help re-shingle and repaint our home, two Mexican men and a Vietnamese man have been very reliable, hardworking, conscientious and skilled. They send money to support their families, and all spend money at Starbucks. At least one of the men has an account at the Bank of America (one of the most outspoken complainers.)

Stopping police harassment of willing workers can allow us to “age in place,” maintain our homes, build a more humane and compassionate image for our cities, and generally enhance commerce.

The current approach doesn't really work anyway, and gives one of our major shopping sites the appearance of a police state.

Cliff Sanderlin and Heather Marks
Edmonds WA


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Karaoke / bingo Friday night at Senior Center

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Photo by Jon Ann Cruver
There's a rumor that space is still available for the Friday night, September 12 Bingo / Karaoke at the Senior Center.

On-line registration is closed, but walk-ins are welcome (as long as there is space).

Karaoke and bingo, with cash prizes up to $200. Great food, beverages (including wine and beer).

Doors open at 6:00 PM, for ages 21 and up.

Special Announcement: Please no outside food or drinks.  As part of our fundraising efforts, we offer a wide variety of drinks and seasonal food choices.  Thank you for your cooperation.

Senior Center is the southermost building on the Shoreline Center campus, facing NE 185th at 1st NE. Parking in South Lot.


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Fundraiser at Gino's for BACHome on Sunday


Bring Abducted Children Home will be having a Football Party Fundraiser at Gino's Pizza and Pasta in Richmond Beach on Sunday, September 14 starting at noon.


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Lake Forest Park Elementary makes the best in the state list


The Puget Sound Business Journal has listed Lake Forest Park Elementary as one of the top 100 elementary schools in the state.

The State Board of Education releases its school achievement index every year. The index looks at student test scores, graduation rates and other factors to determine how schools across the state are doing and to identify schools that may be struggling. 
This ranking is based on that index from the 2012-13 school year, and only includes those schools that make the highest-ranked category, with a score of between 8 and 10.

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Home Girls: Shoreline/Lake Forest Park August Real Estate News


During the month of August 2014, there were 132 new listings of existing single family homes. In the same month last year, there were 127 new listings. The total number of active listings was 171 in August 2014; in August 2013 it was 175.

The average asking price for August (2014) was about $660,000. The average asking price year-to-date (8/14) was $616,300. (Remember, this includes several homes in the multi-million dollar price range.) The median asking price was $386,000. Pending sales for the month of August were 116 and closed sales were 106. The average sale price was $437,565.

New construction made up a small portion of homes for sale in our market. During August this year, there were 6 new construction homes listed for sale. Last August that number was 4. The total number of active listings in this category was 14. Median price range was $680,000 to $730,000.

Multiple offers are still occurring, although not as many as earlier in the summer. When there are fewer homes for sale, competition between buyers heightens causing a real estate market to favor sellers. That equals higher prices. When there are more homes for sale, buyers have a larger inventory to choose from which is called a buyers’ market. This typically results in prices going down.

Other stats are available on request. If you’d like to know what your home is worth, I am happy to research that for you.



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Odd Plant show this weekend at Sky

Vendors this year will take most credit and debit cards.


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State Supreme Court holds legislature in contempt for lack of education funding

KING5 reports:

The Washington Supreme Court is holding the Legislature in contempt for its lack of progress on fixing the way the state pays for public education. If lawmakers do not complete their plan by the end of the 2015 legislative session, the court promises to reconvene and impose sanctions and other remedial measures.

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WALK SHOP for 185th St Station subarea - last opportunity Friday

City staff will lead the last “walk-shop” tour of the 185th Street Station Subarea this Friday, September 12 from 2-4pm.

Tour groups will meet in front of the Spartan Gym 202 NE 185th Street, and follow a route outlined in the walking tour map available online. Learn more about the coming light rail service and what it will mean for your neighborhood.





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Live and Local - New Rhythmatics at Easy Monkey Tap House

Here's where to find live music in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park this weekend.




Friday 3-11pm
Saturday 2-11pm
17537 15th Ave NE in North City

Friday, September 12 - 8-10pm
The New Rhythmatics - $5 cover


All ages all the time
Music from 8:30-10:30pm - Cover charge
1520 NE 177th St in North City
206-365-4447
Serves Small Plates, Entrees, and Desserts 4:30- 10:30pm

Friday, September 12 - 8:30 - 10:30pm $5 cover
Freddy James and Junior
Friday we bring back the one and only Freddy James and Junior, playing their own style of True Blues. Freddy is a classic Hammond B-3 player, who has adapted some really cool keyboards to reproduce the original B-3 sound, with Pedal Bass and Leslie speaker (you know, that twirly thing behind the B-3 that makes it sound so cool).

Saturday, September 13 - 8:00-10:30pm $8 Cover
Four
And Saturday brings back one of our Very Favorite bands, "Four" who plays a Lot of originals, as well as covers by many of our favorite singers/songwriters, including Traveling Wilburys, Neil Young, Steely Dan and Many Many More.


18041 Aurora Ave N - central Aurora
206-542-6688

Happy Hour 4:00 - 7:00pm Nightly
$7 pitchers, $3.50 well drinks
Free pool all the time

Friday, September 12

Saturday, September 13
Toby Brady's Birthday Bash!!
The Low Keys

Family venue
3 restaurants
17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155
206-366-3302

Friday, September 12 - 7:30 - 9:30pm free
Market Street Dixieland Jazz Band

Saturday, September 13 - 7:30 - 9:30pm  free
Coco Loco Latin music

Shoreline City Hall Parking Garage
17500 Midvale Ave N

Saturday, September 6
There is often music at the Saturday Farmer's Market - some scheduled, some spontaneous.

Sunday, September 7
Ten Man Brass Band will brighten the day at the Sunday market, with a performance at noon to keep you hopping while shopping! On Sunday, September 14, a very special treat at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market. Lake Forest Park Police Guild invites you to a salmon feast in front of City Hall. Tickets will benefit Special Olympics, and are available in advance from the Police Department.


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Seeking Youth Library Board candidate


Youth opening on Library Board for Shoreline

The City of Shoreline invites interested youth citizens to apply for an opening on its citizen advisory Library Board.

The City Council will appoint a youth citizen volunteer to serve thru June 2015 with the possibility of reappointment for another year term. Qualified candidates must live or go to school in Shoreline.

The Shoreline Library Board was formed by the City Council in the spring of 1996 to act as a liaison to the King County Library System Board of Trustees, the City Council and the citizens of Shoreline. 

It provides information, makes recommendations relating to the Shoreline and Richmond Beach Libraries, promotes programs and reviews library policies. The youth of our community are users of libraries and their representation is encouraged. The Library Board consists of nine members and meets at 6:30pm the first Thursday of each odd numbered month. The meetings are held alternately at the Shoreline Library and the Richmond Beach Library.

Applications will be accepted until filled. Please mail to the City of Shoreline City Clerk’s Office, 17500 Midvale Ave. North, Shoreline, WA 98133.

Community Service Applications are available to download on the City’s website, Shoreline City Hall, Spartan Recreation Center, Shoreline Pool, Richmond Beach Library and the Shoreline Library.

For more information contact Sheryle Harp 206-801-2623.


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The Sammich Truck in Ridgecrest for the last of the Food Truck Thursdays

Wednesday, September 10, 2014


Food Truck Thursdays will see its last meal in Ridgecrest September 11, from 5 - 8pm, with The Sammich Truck - classic sandwiches and fresh fried potato chips.

The truck will set up just off NE 165th and 5th NE, across from The Crest. Picnic tables will be available for those who wish to eat there, perhaps before taking in a movie at The Crest.

The food trucks have been very popular, so arrive as early as you can.



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Update on Top Foods stores

Spirit of Halloween coming soon
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

By Diane Hettrick

There have been persistent rumors about the fate of the two local Top Foods stores - Shoreline and SR 99 in Edmonds. The Shoreline store closed some months ago as part of a corporate slimming down. Haggen's, the parent company, acquired a major investor and closed eight stores in 2013.

According to the Bellingham Herald, "Although a private investment firm bought a majority stake in Haggen in 2011, the Haggen family remains involved and company headquarters remain in Bellingham."

I was unable to get on the record confirmation, but it appears that WinCo, which runs a line of discount (bag your own) grocery stores, will lease the Edmonds store.

There are local people with such a passion for Trader Joe's that they have started a Facebook page claiming that TJs will take over the Shoreline site. There are also claims that a sign saying as much was posted on the building, which is at N 175th and Midvale, across from Shoreline City Hall.

Lien Titus, of the Secret Shoreline Facebook page, called the Trader Joe's corporate headquarters to ask about the Shoreline store. Lien reports, "I just got off the phone with the Trader Joe's Head office Customer Relations and they adamantly stated that there are NO plans to open one at THAT location nor anywhere in Shoreline at this time.. not in 2015 or anytime soon."

Shoreline Area News photographer Steven H. Robinson went looking for signs and found that a Halloween store will operate at the site, but no Trader Joe's signs.

Of course, commercial real estate transactions are usually kept private until the deal is sealed, and Shoreline does seem like a perfect market for Trader Joe's, so there's always room for optimism!



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Applications open for the Artists in Schools Program

Pioneer Arts at Syre
Photo courtesy Shoreline Arts Council
Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council Rolls Out The Grant Application for the Artists in Schools Program

The new application process is officially open for The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council’s Artists in Schools residency program. Celebrating its 21th year, the program provides expanded arts learning opportunities for students and teachers in the Shoreline School District. This program places professional teaching artists in all art forms at schools for curriculum-based residencies.

Teachers and administrators in the Shoreline School District from Pre-K up to 12th grade may apply for this grant program. The Arts Council offers a Joint Grant Application in conjunction with the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation. Teachers may submit this application and apply to both agencies -or select one agency for grant consideration.

The majority of funding is made possible through the Arts Council’s annual GALA event with additional support from the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation, government and foundation grants and community donations to the Arts Council.

This year the Arts Council is looking to fund $18,000 in grants hoping to reach all schools in the district. The application deadline is Thursday, November 13, 2014.

For questions, contact Kelly Lie, Arts Education Manager, Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council,  or 206-417-4645.

The grant application materials and a listing of past recipients may be found on the Arts Council website.

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to nurture all of the arts in the community through programs and events, arts education, advocacy, and support for artists and arts organizations.


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Sound Transit: update on Lynnwood Link Extension through Shoreline

Booth at summer fair
Photo courtesy Sound Transit
From Sound Transit

Lynnwood Link Extension Summer 2014 Outreach Overview

Great conversations at summer fairs, festivals and community drop-in sessions

The Lynnwood Link outreach team enjoyed talking with you at fairs, festivals and community drop-in sessions this summer! Whether at Tour de Terrace, Celebrate Shoreline, Edmonds Market, Lynnwood Farmers Market or a library near you, we had a chance to talk about the latest designs, review the project schedule, answer project related questions and discuss current service. We talked with approximately 1,000 residents and event attendees over the summer.

What are we hearing?
  • Excitement about project development and future service
  • Interest in the design details of potential stations
  • Questions about property impacts and the schedule
Did you know?

Many of the questions we received this summer were about travel times once the Lynnwood Link Extension is completed. Several people mentioned that they look forward to traveling to downtown Seattle and SeaTac Airport on Link light rail - so how long would it take?
  • Estimated travel time between Lynnwood Transit Center and downtown Seattle: about 30 minutes!
  • Estimated travel time between Lynnwood Transit Center and SeaTac Airport: about 1 hour!
All feedback we received is shared with the project team. Thanks for talking with us!

Neighborhood and residential field work complete

Over the last six months you may have seen trucks drilling for soil testing, noticed noise monitoring equipment in a neighbor's yard, watched vibration testing on your street or observed survey crews map out the neighborhood from the public right of way and on private property with permission from property owners. Now that this stage of field research is complete, the data we collected is being used to refine designs, complete the environmental review process and publish the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).

Here is a snapshot of the work completed:
  • 90 soil testing and drilling locations
  • 95 residential properties were accessed for survey work
  • 11 noise/vibration testing locations
  • 400 flyers distributed for soil and vibration testing
  • 99 phone calls to property owners in advance of field work
We appreciate the cooperation and assistance from property owners and jurisdictions for allowing private and public property access as well as the larger community for their patience and understanding.

For more information about the Lynnwood Link Extension project, contact Roger Iwata, 206-689-4904.

You can also visit the Lynnwood Link Extension web page


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Man of la Mancha opens Friday at Seattle Musical Theatre

Don Quixote points the way
Photo courtesy Seattle Musical Theatre

Seattle Musical Theatre kicks off its 2014-2015 season this Friday with Man of la Mancha. For a sneak peek, check out this video featuring the actors and creative team.

Told as a play within a play, Man of la Mancha tells the stirring tale of the mad knight, Don Quixote performed by Cervantes, as he regales his fellow prisoners with his chivalrous exploits. Helmed by director Rick Wright (A Christmas Carol), this sweeping epic includes the timeless songs "Man of La Mancha," "The Impossible Dream," "Dulcinea," "I Really Like Him," and more.

Up next at SMT: 
MAN OF LA MANCHA - September 12-28, 2014 
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW - October 9-18, 2014 
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF - November 7-23, 2014 
SWEET CHARITY - February 13-March 1, 2015 
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM - April 10-26, 2015 

Tickets: 800-838-3006 or click here
Tickets are $20 - $35
If you would like to upgrade your seat, use SMT Artistic Director Roy Arauz's discount code: WELCOME ROY (all caps) when purchasing tickets and save $10 off Gold Seats (normally $35).
Mailing address: 7400 Sand Point Way NE #101N Seattle, WA 98103 
Theater address: 7120 62nd Ave NE Seattle, WA 98115


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Home sales in Shoreline during August

These are representative of the home sales at each price point in Shoreline during the month of August 2014.




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Shorewood girls soccer and Seattle Prep Tuesday

Seattle Prep hosted Shorewood at Lower Woodland on a beautiful sunny day Tuesday in the first game for both teams.

Seattle Prep won the game 3-1.

Prep opened the scoring about 20 minutes in on a goal by Sophie Hirst and assisted by Samantha Hiatt. The twosome tallied a second goal with Samantha scoring on a pass from Sophie about 30 minutes in.

The second half was scoreless for about 20 minutes then Maddie Quinn scored on a pass from Emma Sexton. Shorewood finally scored with about 10 minutes left when Alexa Modica scored on a pass from Sarah Cornell-Maier. Ashley Garay was in goal for Shorewood and Audrey Aggen was in goal for Seattle Prep.

The Shorewood girls’ soccer team opens its home season with a match against Lakewood Thursday.
Shorewood and Lakewood meet at 7pm at Shoreline Stadium, with junior varsity teams from the two schools playing at 5pm.


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Friends of Library book sale Sept 19 at Shoreline Library



Clear out your book shelves for the big Friends of the Shoreline Library Book Sale, 345 NE 175th, the weekend of September 20-21.

If you would like to become a member, volunteer, and get in on the preview sale send a message through their Facebook page.




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Op-Ed: A Statement of Expectations Regarding Deliberations and Decisions on Point Wells


Within the next few months, there will no shortage of hot topics cooking in the cauldron of Point Wells. Issues in the mix include the Transportation Corridor Study (TCS), Second Access Road Requirements, Tolling, and Environmental Impact Statement.

In anticipation of these deliberations, Richmond Beach Advocates (RBA) and Save Richmond Beach (SRB) developed the following Statement of Expectations regarding deliberations and decisions on Pont Wells.

We expect the City of Shoreline to:

· Make policy and administrative decisions consistent with their declared priority to reduce the scale and traffic impact of Point Wells.

· Subject every important topic to a rigorous examination that considers all alternatives to the proposed course of action, including review by third-party experts and by the Shoreline community.

· Accord all third-party reviewers enough time to provide quality input that will inform the City’s deliberations.

· Work with third-party experts and the Shoreline community to make revisions through an iterative process until the City concludes that all concerns have been adequately addressed.

· Make available on a timely basis all public records on the topic being considered by the City of Shoreline.

What you can expect from Richmond Beach Advocates and Save Richmond Beach

· Be steadfast in our pursuit to maintain the quality of life and character of the greater Richmond Beach community.

· Remain steadfast in our pursuit to reduce the scale and associated traffic impact of the Point Wells development.

· Hold the City staff and City Council accountable to the expectations stated above.

· Provide leadership in submitting each topic we identify to a thorough, rigorous examination. Such examination may include review by third-party experts and input from the Shoreline community.

· Periodically inform the community on important timelines and decisions.

Applying these expectations to the topics we mentioned above, SRB and RBCA look forward to working with the City of Shoreline to find solutions that advance our mutual goal to reduce the scale and traffic impacts at Point Wells.


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Metro football shuttles to carry fans to UW home games

King County Metro Transit has game day shuttles Saturday, Sept. 13, to carry thousands of fans from eight park-and-rides to the University of Washington Huskies game.

Shuttles require cash fare and leave specific park-and-ride locations starting two and a half hours before kickoff, and return to those park-and-rides after the game. Travelers in the University District and Montlake areas can expect severe traffic congestion and delays before and after Husky games. Every effort is made to accommodate all shuttle customers and fans are encouraged to leave plenty of travel time due to demand and traffic congestion.

Saturday, Sept. 13: UW Huskies vs. Illinois
Non-stop shuttles heading to the noon Saturday, Sept. 13, Husky game at Husky Stadium depart designated park-and-ride lots beginning two hours before kickoff. Based on previous game day ridership, riders should prepare for high demand for these shuttles.

During the 2014 season, Metro’s Husky shuttles serve the Shoreline park-and-ride lot (Blue Line route 720) and the Northgate Transit Center (Yellow Line route 716). Buses leave as they fill – or about every 20 minutes. The last shuttle to the game leaves about 50 minutes before kickoff.

Fare information
  • A $5 round trip voucher is required to board the shuttle, sold by a vendor at the P/R lot.
  • Game tickets, ORCA, UPASS and paper transfers are not valid on P/R shuttles.
  • Game tickets are not accepted as fare on any service.
  • Fares will be collected by non-Metro staff at the park and ride lots.
  • Children under 5 ride free, but there are no other free or reduced fares for P/R shuttles.
Buses returning to the park and rides leave from revised designated locations near Husky stadium depicted in an online map, responding to construction in and around the stadium. Some delays should be expected as buses cycle through their return trips. The last shuttle leaves Husky Stadium 30 minutes after the game. All details are on Metro’s Husky shuttle page.

Visit Metro Online or Metro’s online Trip Planner for information about regular transit service to Husky games or to plan other trips. The Trip Planner provides information about scheduled service and stops, and does not take service revisions into account. After planning your trip, check Metro’s alerts center to find out about any planned revisions to your routes.

University of Washington Huskies 2014 home schedule
  • 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 vs. Illinois
  • (Time TBA) Saturday, Sept. 20 vs. Georgia State
  • (Time TBA) Saturday, Sept. 27 vs. Stanford
  • (Time TBA) Saturday, Oct. 25 vs. Arizona State
  • (Time TBA) Saturday, Nov. 8 vs. UCLA
  • (Time TBA) Saturday, Nov. 22 vs. Oregon State 

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Local efforts offer new hope on World Suicide Prevention Day

Tuesday, September 9, 2014


Are you or someone you know experiencing suicidal thoughts? Call 800-273-8255, the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, which will connect you with local phone support.

While the suicide deaths of beloved celebrities such as Robin Williams hit hard at our collective emotional psyche, most people who attempt or succeed at taking their lives are not famous. Very likely some of them live (or have lived) right in your own community. World Suicide Prevention Day, Sept. 10, offers an opportunity to look at some recent local developments.

Two years ago, Washington became the first state in the U.S. to enact legislation requiring that mental health professionals be trained in suicide prevention. The effort was spearheaded by Jennifer Stuber, co-founder of the nonprofit Forefront:Innovations in Suicide Prevention, and state Rep. Tina Orwall (D-33rd district). Stuber lost her spouse, Matt Adler, an international attorney and father of their two young children, to suicide.

Last year, Forefront helped advocate for passage of another piece of legislation, which improves the capacity of schools to identify and intervene with students who struggle with emotional issues and suicidal thoughts. Forefront is also involved in training school personnel to develop school crisis plans that include responding to suicidal behavior. More information here

And in March of this year, Gov. Jay Inslee signed HB 2315, which makes Washington the first state to require suicide-prevention training for doctors and nurses. Stuber calls the bill “perhaps the more forward thinking response to the problem of suicide in the country.”


Sue Eastgard, MSW, training director and other co-founder of Forefront, founded the Youth Suicide Prevention Program of Washington State in 1999 and served as director for a dozen years. She has trained more than 1,000 professionals and grad students over the past year, and develops and customizes assessment and treatment programs as well. For more information, visit Sue Eastgard, MSW.

Here are some statistics about suicide from Forefront’s website:
  • In Washington, about 1,000 residents die of suicide each year; the suicide rate here is 15 percent higher than the national average. Nationally, suicide rates are highest in the West, followed by the South, the Midwest and the Northeast; 39,518 people took their lives in the U.S. in 2011, or 12.7 deaths per 100,000 population.
  • Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth age 15-24. Male-identified individuals are almost four times as likely to complete suicide as female-identified people, although the latter attempt suicide at higher rates. Across the population at large, suicide is the 10th cause of death. 
  • Groups with higher than average suicide rates include members of the military, Native Americans and Alaska Natives, those suffering from mental illness or substance abuse (or both), and people identifying with the LGBTQ community. 
In the News 

After actor Robin William’s death by suicide, Seattle media called on Forefront directors Jennifer Stuber and Sue Eastgard for expert perspectives. If you missed seeing them live, check out these links: 

Stories of hope: Event will bring together suicide-prevention advocates

Forefront: Innovations in Suicide Prevention will hold its annual celebration on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at The Mountaineers Club, 7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle WA 98115. 



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Schools: Attorney General and Better Business Bureau warn of book scam

AG and BBB partner to help stop school supply scam 
The Washington State Office of Attorney General and the Better Business Bureau have joined together to help consumers avoid a school book scam making the rounds to schools in Washington and across the country.

School employees have reported receiving official-looking invoices from a fake company called Scholastic School Supply for some books, often math workbooks, they did not order and have not received.

The name is similar to the publisher Scholastic, which specializes in educational materials. Scammers often use names that are similar to well-known businesses to make their scams seem legitimate. 

All the phony invoices appear to be for the same amount – $647.50 – and contain realistic but fake identification information for the company and the books themselves. Trying to call the listed contact phone leads to a circuit of voicemails explaining it will be some time before anyone can return a phone call because of the busy time of year. Consumers say messages to the email address are not returned. 

Some versions of the scam list the company’s address in New Jersey or Las Vegas. Better Business Bureau in Nevada has been unable to find any corporate filings, business licensing or other documentation for the business in that state.

BBB in Nevada has received a total of 51 complaints from consumers in 22 states, including a school in Granite Falls, Wash. It has also seen more than 2,000 inquiries regarding this scam, with an increase of 15 complaints a day. 

Schools and other organizations should remember the following tips to help avoid scams: 
  • Encourage your treasurer to watch for invoice scams 
  • Make sure the invoice is coming from a valid source 
  • Check out the company that is sending the invoice. 
  • Centralize purchasing and billing so that the person or persons paying the invoices know what was ordered and who the vendors are. 
  • Do a basic Internet search to see if other organizations have reported similar problems. 

Better Business Bureau advises consumers to not pay suspicious invoices, but instead contact the Federal Trade Commission. To find out more about scams or to report one, check out BBB Scam Stopper and stay connected to BBB’s Social Hub.

Those who have already sent payment to the scammer may have already released sensitive information and should check with their financial division to see what steps can be taken against further abuse. They may also file a police report, file a complaint with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service or report the scam to the Attorney General’s Office.


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