Writer's Workshop with Frances Dayee every Thursday at LFP Library

Sunday, January 4, 2015

Writer's Workshop with Frances Dayee meets every Thursday from 10am to 12 noon in the meeting room of the Lake Forest Park Library behind the escalator on the lower level of Town Center at the intersection of Ballinger Way and Bothell Way in Lake Forest Park.

This series of workshops will help you learn to write for fun or for publication, find the right market and tantalize the editor. Writers (and closet writers) of short stories, articles, essays and books are all welcome. Benefit from positive feedback from this published author of three books and writing teacher with over 30 years’ experience.

Attend one or all sessions. Registration not required and drop-ins welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lake Forest Park Library.


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In The Garden Now ... Kiftsgate Rose Hips

Clusters of white flowers in June

Kiftsgate Rambling Rose
Text and photos by Victoria Gilleland

Kiftsgate Rambling Rose is a very large climbing rose that puts on a spectacular flower display for several weeks around the summer solstice in June. It produces large sprays of honey scented white single flowers that perfume the entire garden on warm days. By summer’s end clusters of bright red berries have replaced the white flowers. Rose hips develop from pollinated flowers. Roses such as Kiftsgate that have flowers with a single row of petals are easier for bees and other pollinating insects to pollinate than those with many petals and are therefore more likely to produce rose hips. Kiftsgate produces tons of bright red hips!
 
This vigorous climber grows 20 to 30 foot canes in a single season. In our garden well armored canes with wicked thorns have rocketed over a 10 foot high arbor with ease and then across the roofs of house and carport. My husband and son have been known to attack our Kiftsgate with a machete which I see as an unnecessary assault on a beautiful rose. On the other hand, given some leeway, Kiftsgate has the potential for engulfing  the entire garden … hasn’t happened yet and we’ve had Kiftsgate in our garden for 20 years.

In Fall red berries replace the flowers

We’ve had great success growing Kiftsgate up the tall evergreen trees on the street side of our garden. Visitors have been amazed by the ”blooming” Douglas Fir trees they come across as they walk down the garden path. In June clusters of white flowers festoon the boughs of the trees. By fall red berries have replaced the flowers. It’s quite a sight!

Rambling Kiftsgate grows happily in full sun to shade. It may flower more heavily in full sun, but produces very nicely in the shady garden. Our plant has been disease free ... no blackspot or other rose diseases and is maintenance free except for the obvious … pruning. Pruning can be kept to a minimum by growing this climbing giant in an appropriate place. We do not fertilize Kiftsgate other than with the decomposing leaves nature provides.

Kiftsgate Rambling Rose could be a fabulous addition to your garden if you have the right place to let it climb …. Otherwise beware!

Botanical Name:  Rosa filipes Kiftsgate

Victoria Gilleland is the owner of Cottage Garden Designs, a Garden Design company specializing in Redesign of Residential Gardens, Garden Consultation and Coaching. She has been designing gardens in the northwest for over 20 years.         


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Dine out Tuesday to help support Shorecrest Hip Hop Dance Team



Eat dinner or get take-out at the Lake Forest Bar and Grill on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 between 5pm and 10pm and 10% of the proceeds will help support the Shorecrest Hip Hop team. Reserve your table here.

And don't forget Physical Poetry 2015 January 9 and 10, 7:30pm at the Shorecrest Performing Arts Center, 15343 25th Ave N.E., Shoreline, WA. The show was a sell-out last year so it is advisable to get tickets in advance.



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Ronald Wastewater District special meeting

Notice of Special Meeting

The Ronald Wastewater District Board will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at 6pm at the District Headquarters, 17505 Linden Avenue N, Seattle, WA 98133.

It will be an Executive Session for the purpose of a "Loudermill Hearing" of approximately 1 hours duration.  There will be an announcement of action to be taken in the end when the meeting returns to open session.

Updated 10:53pm

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Important dates for subarea planning for 185th and 145th

Below are the key dates for decision points for both subareas. The 185th Street planning is ahead of 145th, so the window is starting to close on citizen input. The public hearing on January 15 is the last real opportunity for citizens to be heard. 145th has an additional month.

Both subareas have citizen committees which have been working to keep up with the planning and decision-making. The 185th Committee is out of three neighborhood associations with a goal of information gathering and sharing. The 145th Committee is ad hoc but shares the goal of staying informed and sharing information.

185th Facebook page  Contact 185th committee by email.

Contact 145th committee by email

This City webpage has the most information on the station subareas.

185th Street Station Subarea Planning

January 15 - Planning Commission PUBLIC HEARING on Development Regulations and Zoning for Subarea. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. City Hall - Council ChamberMore Information: Link to Planning Commission Meeting Packets (click on link next to meeting date to access all available meeting documents. Documents normally posted one week in advance of meetings)

February 9 - City Council Discussion of 185th Street Station Subarea Package (Zoning and Development Regulations) 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. City Hall - Council Chamber

February 23 - City Council PUBLIC HEARING 185th Street Station Subarea Package
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. City Hall - Council Chamber


145th Street Station Subarea Planning

145th Citizens Committee Special Open House Draft DEIS 
January 22, 2015
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Bethel Lutheran Church, 17418 8th Avenue NE 

Planning Commission Open House and PUBLIC HEARING on DEIS
February 5, 2014
Open House - City Hall lobby, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Public Hearing - Council Chambers, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. 

City Council Meeting - Discussion of Zoning Alternatives to be analyzed in the 145th FEIS
February 23, 2015
6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
City Hall - Council Chamber

updated 01-05-2015 11:45pm


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Eastside CHADD: Sleep and ADHD


On Tuesday, January 20, 2015, the Eastside CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder) will hear about Sleep and ADHD from Preetam Bandla, M.D., Pediatric Sleep specialist. 

Dr. Banda returns to explain the latest science about sleep and ADHD. Why is sleep important for our bodies, attention, mood, and learning. How does technology affect the brain? 

7:00 - 9:00pm (doors open at 6:30pm)

CHADD Members - Free; Non-Members: Suggested Donation - $5

Evergreen Healthcare (formerly Evergreen Hospital Medical Center) Surgery and Physicians Center
12040 NE 128th Street, Kirkland, WA 98034
Room TAN 100 (downstairs)

DIRECTIONS:

From Southbound I-405 
Take the NE 124th Street exit (exit 20). 
Turn left onto NE 124th Street.
 Turn left at the second light onto 124th Avenue NE.
 Take the next right, onto 120th Ave NE.
 Go up the hill and turn right onto NE 130th Lane.
 Follow the signs to the parking garage.
 Park and follow the signs to the Evergreen Surgery and Physicians Center.

From Bothell Way
Continue on Bothell Way into Kenmore. Turn right onto 68th Ave NE and get in the left lane. Turn left at the light onto NE 170th / Simonds Rd NE. Continue on Simonds Rd NE to the end and turn right on 100th Ave NE. About one mile later turn left on NE 132nd St. Just after you go under I-405, turn right onto Totem Lake Blvd NE, then left on NE 128th St into the hospital complex. There is a parking garage next to the hospital.

For more information contact Joseph Massucco 206-384-6528.
Eastside CHADD covers all of North King County, including Shoreline and Lake Forest Park.




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Resolutions for 2015: exercise more at the Senior Center

Saturday, January 3, 2015


Our Hawaiian Hula instructor, Kathy DeAguiar: Hawaiian Hula, Northwest Style! Instructor Kathy DeAguiar offers three classes, day and evening. Come, omi with us! 


New Year 2015: Resolution Time!

Oh yes, we all do it, it's a tradition, right? We start each new year with great hopes to improve, change or challenge our lives. Almost always on the list: get more exercise!

For those of us in the Boomer-plus league, there are tons of options to help you to at least get a start on good intentions for more exercise. Who knows? You may find something that you will totally enjoy and continue throughout the year or longer. You have an opportunity to explore any number of ways to fill out your exercise card at the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center. There is a class for almost every skill level making it hard to not find something to fit your needs!

Group Health members, as well as non GHC-members, can participate in the the EnhanceFitness program. At the Senior Center there are classes offered five days a week. On Mondays, Wednesday's and Fridays: at 8:30 am and 10:00am; Tuesday and Thursdays: 1:15 to 2:15. Please talk with the instructor before participating in any of the classes.

Soft exercise is offered two days: Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:45am to 11:30am. This chair exercise class is designed for those with limited mobility.

Fall Prevention class is specially designed to help individuals maintain good balance and strength: Wednesdays and Fridays, 11:15am to 12:15pm; with limited openings.

Zumba Gold adds a Latin beat to your exercise routine on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00am.

Table tennis is offered every afternoon, except for Tuesdays, 2:30-4-15pm.

And there's more!
  • The Joy Club meets every Monday, for fun, healthy movement classes at 1:30pm.
  • Line Dance is returning on Tuesday, January 13,at 1:30pm.
  • Hawaiian Hula meets every Thursday at 1:00pm.
A Matter of Balance
A special 8 week exercise and discussion class A Matter of Balance, will be held January 21 to March 11. Pre registration required.

Brain Health and Wellness exercise and more: designed for those recovering and dealing with Parkinson’s, strokes, Multiple Sclerosis, starts January 12, please pre register by calling 206-365-1536

There are some evening classes as well:
  • Low Impact exercise on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 5:30, designed for those "of a certain age" who are still working.
  • And, two more Hawaiian Hula classes on Monday evenings. One at 6:00 for Kupunas (elders) and one at 7:00pm for Wahines (younger women).
Remember: you never outgrow your need to exercise!

For more information on all of the exercise classes go to the senior center website  or call during regular business hours: 206-365-1536. You are always welcome to come observe any of the classes.

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center is located in the southern-most building of the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE. There is free parking in front of the building.


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Crime Watch volunteers honored in Lake Forest Park

Mayor Goss in red jacket, Chief Sutton second row left
Crime Watch volunteers honored

On December 16, 2014, many of the Crime Watch volunteers in Lake Forest Park were recognized for their commitment to the city. Chief Sutton and Mayor Goss took the opportunity to thank them for their hard work.

More volunteers are needed for the Crime Watch, which takes only a few hours a week. See the previous article.


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Weight Loss services at Swedish Edmonds – Nonsurgical Options

Weight Loss Services at Swedish Edmonds wants you to get started as quickly as possible on your path to weight loss. Whether you feel ready to start a weight loss program now or are unsure about what path to take, you can learn a lot – and get answers to your questions – at our free informational seminar.

Pre-registration is required.

Swedish Edmonds
21601 76th Ave W, Edmonds, WA 98026
Monday, Jan. 19 from 6-8pm    
Free
For more information visit the website.




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Award winning fingerstyle guitarist Don Alder performing at North City Bistro, Jan 14

Don Alder will perform at the
North City Bistro Jan 14

Don Alder is at home on stages all over the world, and now brings his guitar magic back to the United States to Shoreline to perform at the North City Bistro on January 14, 2015.

Don Alder will perform songs from various albums, including new songs from his upcoming CD titled "Armed and Dangerous". 

He performs all original material including fiery guitar instrumentals that will put you on the edge of your seat and his singing with a voice that will soothe your soul. 
His music is a unique combination of deeply textured melody and story. Lyrical and compelling, his original songs are notes of exploration – some passionate and haunting, some hard-driven, others light and teasing. In quiet pieces or pushing right to the edge, Don's phenomenal finger style playing and rich voice captivate. 


Alder’s other recent activities include performing at the 2014 All Star Guitar Night, promo video shoot with the Ernie Ball String company, hand selected by Lee Ritenour to the judge advisory panel for the global Six String Theory competition. 

North City Bistro, 1520 NE 177th Street, Shoreline 98155
January 14; show time: 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Tickets: $10, Phone the Bistro 206-365-4447

Awards /Accolades 
2013 International Branding Laureate Award (only 2 acoustic guitarists to receive this Tommy Emmanuel and Don Alder)
1st - 2011 Guitar Idol Worldwide - held in London UK 
1st - 2010 Guitar Player Magazine, Guitar Superstar Contest - North America 
1st - 2007 International Fingerstyle Championships Winfield, Kansas


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Former Group Health Foundation CEO joins college effort to raise resources

Laura Rehrmann
Shoreline Community College is taking a significant step toward increasing resources that will help the college better serve the needs of students.

Laura Rehrmann will join the college as Special Assistant to the President for Community Engagement following action by the Board of Trustees on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014, to approve funding for the position.

“I couldn’t be happier that Laura is joining us,” President Cheryl Roberts said. “Laura has tremendous skills and experience that will help us reach out to those who want to support the college in meeting the needs of our students and the communities we serve.”

Roberts received positive reactions from representatives of the faculty and classified unions as well as student leadership before bringing the proposal forward. Following the board vote, Trustee Phil Barrett said: “I’m very excited; this is a step in the right direction.”

“A focal point of Laura’s work will be the capital campaign that is required for our new health sciences building,” Roberts said. The project is on the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges’ list of capital projects that would be funded with legislative approval. 
“Laura will also help us with donor development, community development and work with the foundation staff and foundation board members,” Roberts said.
Rehrmann recently retired as president and CEO of the Group Health Foundation and vice president for community responsibility for Group Health Cooperative. She just completed her term as president of Seattle 4 Rotary, the largest Rotary in the world. From 1993-98, Rehrmann served as executive director of the then-Seattle Central Community College Foundation.

Rehrmann is a graduate of Seattle University. She earned a master’s degree in Not-for-Profit Executive Leadership from SU in 1996 and now serves on the advisory committee for the program. Rehrmann is a Fellow of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy and a Certified Fund Raising Executive.


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Richmond Beach Blood Drive reaches milestones


By Tom Petersen

A record-tying 35 people came to the Puget Sound Blood Center’s mobile unit in Richmond Beach last weekend, easily pushing the drive past its goals for the year, but more importantly making a big contribution to the region’s blood supply.

The “big bus” was able to take all 16 donors with appointments, plus the 19 walk-ups that appeared throughout the day. The neighborhood hopes to get the big bus every time, to avoid having to make people wait, or worse, turn people away.

We Show Up
The Richmond Beach blood drives started six and a half years ago and turnout has always been healthy, with an average of 25 people coming to donate at each event and 20 usable pints collected. 

According to PSBC, this is very good for a “neighborhood” drive – the people of Richmond Beach and adjacent communities have been showing up as reliably as donors at the more common mobile events that register everybody at a school, business, church, or civic group. 

“We Show Up” will be the Richmond Beach blood drive’s theme for 2015.

100 Gallons, 1000 registrants
As anticipated, Richmond Beach collected its 100th gallon since the inception of the drive. Nadia Lorenson was the donor of the 800th pint. As of December 27, the neighborhood needed a slightly-above-average turnout to reach its next milestone, but with so many people showing up, the 1000 registrant mark fell when Maria Jeronimo came through the bloodmobile door.

Looking forward
The bloodmobile will be next be in front of the Fire Safety Center at the corner of Richmond Beach Road and 20th Ave NW on Saturday, February 21, from 10am to 4pm. 

The schedule for the rest of the year is as follows:
April 25,
June 27,
August 29,
October 31, and
December 26. 
Appointments to donate can be made, and information about donating blood can be found online

They also show up
The Blood Center thanks its Richmond Beach neighborhood partners, D’z Barbershop and the Shoreline Fire Department, for all their assistance through the years, and Hill’s and Streetzeria Restaurants for being supportive neighbors.

The following businesses graciously allow blood posters in their windows or on their bulletin boards: The Little Store, Richmond Beach Coffee Co., Beach House Greetings, Cloud 9 Dry Cleaning, Richmond Beach Library, Seashore Minimart, Spin Alley, Fred Meyer, and Starbucks.

Thanks also to the Shoreline Area News, The Richmond Beach Community Association, NextDoor Richmond Beach, and PBSC area coordinator Wendy Chu.



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Rat City Rollergirls change season opening date, congratulate Seahawks

The Rat City girls are double-time Seahawk fans
Photo by Danny Ngan courtesy RCRG

The Rat City Rollergirls’ season 11 opening game, which was scheduled for 6:00pm on January 10 at the KeyArena, has been moved to 3:00pm on January 11 at the KeyArena so Rat City skaters and fans alike can cheer on the Seahawks while they compete in the playoffs at CenturyLink field.

“I’m so glad the league has decided to change the date of our game. I want to see the Hawks take it all the way again this year. There are a lot of similarities between football and roller derby,” said Crystal Little, AKA Nehi Nightmare of Grave Danger.

The Rat City season 11 opening game will be comprised of two home-team bouts—Sockit Wenches vs. Grave Danger and Derby Liberation Front vs. Throttle Rockets. Rat City is also pleased to announce that several new skaters will battle side-by-side with fan favorites as part of league restructuring designed to bolster home-team rivalry and the spectator experience.

Roller derby fans will also have the opportunity to see the Rat City home teams bout at the KeyArena on April 25 during the championship game. The rest of the games are scheduled to occur at The Rat’s Nest, which is located at 19022 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA 98133.

“Season 11 is going to be the best one yet because not only are we training to be as fierce as ever, but we are also bringing back the fun, and I am wearing all the fun short-shorts,” said Soley Gunnarsson, AKA Sun Shiner of the Sockit wenches.


The Rat City Rollergirls (RCRG) is Seattle’s premiere all-female, flat-track roller derby league. RCRG is composed of about 80 active skaters and many more retired skaters who are still involved. The skaters are divided among four home teams, as well as the All Stars team and Rat Lab. It is Rat City’s mission to maintain a competitive athletic program, promote the sport of roller derby, provide quality sports entertainment for fans, and make a positive impact in the community.


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All burn bans lifted

Effective immediately, all burn bans are being lifted in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties, as well as Darrington. With the help of rain and wind, air pollution levels everywhere dropped to GOOD or lower Moderate last night.

While agency forecasters do expect only light winds during the day today and into tonight, an approaching weather system should increase winds and rain late tonight and into Sunday.  This will again help disperse our air pollution and keep levels low for the next 2-3 days.

The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency would like to thank everyone who switched to alternative sources of heat instead of burning wood during these bans.  Children, the elderly, and people with chronic respiratory health problems especially appreciate your efforts.


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Eugenie Jones sings jazz at Third Place Commons Saturday night

Friday, January 2, 2015

Eugenie Jones sings at Third Place Commons
on Saturday

Saturday, January 3, 2014 at 7:30pm on the stage at Third Place Commons, Eugenie Jones sings her sultry jazz.

Eugenie Jones first appeared on the jazz scene in Seattle. Audiences raved over her sound and described her uniquely sultry voice as one that they could listen to all night.

Info and music preview: www.reverbnation.com/eugeniejones

The performance is free. There are three restaurants serving food and beverages.

Third Place is on the upper level of Town Center at the intersection of Ballinger Way and Bothell Way.



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Registration now open for Richmond Little League

Richmond Little League offers baseball and softball programs for boys and girls ages 4-18 years old who live or attend school within the boundaries of west Shoreline, from west of I-5 extending from 145th to 205th.

Registration for the Richmond Little League 2015 Spring Season is now open. Register online.  

If you have questions about the 2015 Spring Season Evaluation process, contact the Player Agent or the League President.

RLL boundaries cover a portion of the city of Shoreline, Washington, and specifically are: 145th Street to the South, 205th Street to the North (the King/Snohomish county line), I-5 to the East, and Puget Sound to the West.

Players who attend a school that is in this area may play for Richmond Little League. The Shoreline School District schools in this area are; Meridian Park, Highland Terrace, Parkwood, Echo Lake, Syre, Einstein Middle School, and Shorewood High School. Students at private schools are also eligible including St. Luke's and King's.

If you live in the city of Shoreline but East of I-5, or in Lake Forest Park, you need to contact North King County Little League

When registering a player, keep in mind that Richmond Little League is a volunteer organization. Throughout the year, our volunteers put in countless hours to give our players a safe and enjoyable environment.

Skills Clinics are being offered to all players starting in January. Email for details.

Play Ball! 


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Lake Forest Park residents: sign up for discounted recreation programs on January 5



For one 24-hour period, Lake Forest Park residents can sign up for Shoreline Recreation programs at the same rate as Shoreline residents.

The next 24-hour period will be on Monday, January 5, 2015 starting at 8:00am through Tuesday, January 6, 2015 ending at 8:00am.

Reminders
  • If you are new to Shoreline Recreation Programs and plan to register and pay online, you have to create a passcode and PIN ahead of time. It takes a few days, so be sure to set up your account BEFORE LFP discounted registration begins on January 5th, 2015 @ 8:00 a.m.
  • On January 6th, 2015 at 8:01 a.m., Lake Forest Park residents will be required to pay non-resident rates for all services (punch cares, passes, classes, course registrations, rentals) until the next registration cycle. No exceptions will be made.
  • You have the option to register online, in person or by phone.
  • Sign up for reminders/notifications on the City’s website by going to “Notify Me” (scroll down to select “News Flash” “Lake Forest Park Updates”).
Lake Forest Park residents who sign up for programs after this window will pay non-resident fees and get space available after the early registrations.



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Seahawks playoff trains


From Sound Transit

Great news for Seahawks fans. The team is in the playoffs again and we’ll be there as well with special Sounder train service.

We will run two trains from Everett on Saturday, January 10. The game starts at 5:15pm.

If the Seahawks win (and of course we hope they do), we’ll also run trains to the next playoff game on Sunday, January 18.

Check here for times and details.

As always, fans can get to the game by riding ST Express bus service.


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Christmas Tree and storm debris recycling at Lake Forest Park City Hall Jan 10

Traffic plan for tree recycling event
in Lake Forest Park January 10

There will be a free collection event for Lake Forest Park residents on Saturday, January 10, 2015 from 9am-12pm at the City Hall lower parking lot. Allied Waste/ Republic Services will be on hand collecting storm debris and Christmas trees for free recycling.

Please bring bare trees and remove all tinsel, lights, ornaments, and no flocked trees.

Secure your loads and bring proof of address in the form of a valid photo ID. Only passenger vehicles can enter.



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Statewide electronics recycling collected 250 million pounds of electronics

Here's what to do with the old computer

E-Cycle Washington reached a milestone in November as Washington’s statewide electronics recycling program passed 250 million pounds of TVs, computers and other electronics collected since starting in 2009.

Over the past six years, Washington residents have turned in more than 5.4 million electronic devices. Electronic items contain toxic heavy metals such as lead, mercury and cadmium, and should not go to a landfill.

The Washington Department of Ecology estimates the E-Cycle program has prevented 23 million pounds of lead from ending up in the trash.

“Computers and electronics are essential to our society, and so is a clean environment.” said Maia Bellon, Ecology’s director. “It’s programs like these that make a profound difference for all us right now and for future generations.”

E-Cycle accepts computers, monitors, laptops, tablet computers, televisions, portable DVD players and e-readers at no cost to consumers. Manufacturers pay for the program under a 2006 Washington law.

There are 340 E-Cycle drop-off sites across the state. Search for the site nearest you.

Recycling is provided free of charge to households, small businesses, school districts, small governments and charities at authorized collection sites. 


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Photo: Road trip

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

The Lageschultes took a New Year's road trip over Highway 2. It was sunny enough to make it a pleasant trip, but the countryside was frozen.


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Pizza by the slice and big-screen TV at Ballinger Pagliacci

Thursday, January 1, 2015

Ballinger Pagliacci Pizza
20059 Ballinger Way

Since 2004, Pagliacci Pizza on Ballinger has focused on its delivery business. To celebrate the new year, Ballinger Pagliacci is now offering pizza by the slice at its new Slice Bar.

With its daily selection of pizzas available on the new slice bar, Shoreline is the perfect spot for getting lunch on the go or enjoying a late-night meal. 

Ballinger Slice Bar

The Ballinger store, with easy access and parking, offers a spacious dining room. They sell beer and wine on-site. Sporting events are shown on their large flat-screen television.

Open Sunday through Thursday, 11am to 11pm and Friday and Saturday from 11am to midnight. Call 206-26-1717 for delivery.


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Free exercise class for female cancer patients and survivors

Active Women, Healthy Women

From cancer patient to survivor, there is an exercise activity appropriate for you. The class is co-sponsored by Team Survivor Northwest and focuses on stretching, strength training and cardio workouts. Registration required.
  
Swedish Cancer Institute, Radiation Oncology
at Edmonds – 2nd Floor
21605 76th Ave W, Edmonds, WA 98026

Mondays, Jan. 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 7-8 p.m.    
Cost:   Free

For more information or to register, call the program manager at 206-732-8350.


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Book review by Aarene Storms: Boston Jacky: being an account of the further adventures of Jacky Faber...

Boston Jacky: being an account of the further adventures of Jacky Faber... by L.A. Meyer

Jacky Faber is back in town--Boston-town, that is. Her shipping business is nearly broke, her Irish friends are unwelcome, and her true love Jaimy still hasn't returned from an extended stay in the Orient. Undeterred, Jacky buys the Pig and Whistle Inn to save it from bankruptcy and raises the ire of the Women's Temperance Union... and her own dearest friend.

Can Jacky's impulsive nature be tamed before she ends up back in Judge Thwackham's court?

Maybe. Maybe not.

I'll only give one spoiler: the thing with Jaimy is definitely not untangled in this book. For more details, you'll have to read it yourself.

Recommended for fans of the series, ages 14 to adult. Some cussing, some violence (mostly off-page).

The events may not have happened; still, the story is true. --R. Silvern 

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian 
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS


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New group - word play at Third Place Commons starts Sunday


Third Place Commons has added a new group to its line up of community activities.

Third Place Gamers invite you to play all kinds of word games, from Prolix and Wordsters to Fictionary and Word on the Street. Come and enjoy wordplay with other logophiles!

Sunday Morning Wordplay 10am - 1:30pm
Sunday, January 4, 11, 18, 25

Third Place Commons, upper level LFP Town Center, corner of Ballinger Way and Bothell Way


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Successful plastic film recycling challenge in LFP reaches goal early

LFP film recycling was so successful
it is finishing early

Since it began on August 1, 2014, the plastic film recycling challenge hosted by the City of Lake Forest Park has collected over 950 pounds of plastic film.

The challenge included Grocery bags, Bread bags, Dry cleaning bags, Newspaper sleeves, Ice bags, Wood pellet bags, Ziploc and other reclosable bags, Produce bags, Bubble wrap, Salt bags, and Cereal bags

The amount collected was nearly double the volume needed to qualify for a free Trex recycled bench for Whispering Willow Park

The community’s overwhelming response has also resulted in the need to conclude the challenge earlier than previously advertised. The program is officially ending on January 1, 2015 and all bins will be removed.

Thank you to the volunteers on the Environmental Quality Commission for collecting, transporting, and tabulating plastic collection totals!

Residents may continue to recycle plastic bags by filling a single bag with many, tying a knot at the top, and placing the bundle of bags in the mixed recycling tote bin.

Click on the Link to Recycling Survey to take a survey on recycling and help the City identify areas needing additional recycling education. 


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OIC - Medicare explained

The Office of the Insurance Commissioner has posted information for consumers about Medicare insurance options.

Often a confusing issue, Medicare and the various options can be bewildering for potential subscribers. Information from health plans is generally slanted toward options from that company alone. Just because the company has a good reputation does not mean that it has the right plan for every eligible person.

The OIC breaks it down step by step (but take your time - it's still complex)

Medicare
Medicare is federal health insurance for people age 65 and older, and those who are under age 65 on Social Security Disability Income, or diagnosed with certain diseases.



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Shoreline City Council meeting Monday

Monday, January 5, 2015 – Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Agenda Highlights - full agenda and documents here
  • Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with the Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Arts Council
  • Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with the Shoreline Historical Museum
  • Motion to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Professional Services with Perteet, Inc. for On-Call Construction Management and Inspection Services in an amount not to Exceed $150,000 annually for 2015 and renewable for 2016
  • Waiving Council Rule 2.4, A through E and Appointment of Youth Member to Serve on the Shoreline Library Board
  • Discussion of Business License Program and Adoption of Ordinance No. 692 Business License Exemption Program


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Stage 1 Burn Ban called for King County

Due to stagnant weather conditions and rising air pollution, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency has called a Stage 1 Burn Ban in King County, elevating Pierce and Snohomish counties to Stage 2 Burn Bans, and continuing the Stage 2 Burn Ban in Darrington, effective at noon today, New Year's Day.  

Use of fireplaces and wood stoves is prohibited until air quality improves. These bans remain in effect until further notice.

Last night, air pollution levels in both Pierce and Snohomish Counties increased further.  King County also showed widespread increases in air pollution levels. Cold temperatures and calm winds are expected to continue into Friday, which will allow pollution levels to again build rapidly; especially in areas where wood burning is common.

The purpose of a burn ban is to reduce the amount of pollution that is creating unhealthy air usually due to excessive wood smoke. The Clean Air Agency will continue to closely monitor the situation.

During a Stage 1 burn ban:

  •  The only exception is if the homeowner has a previously approved 'No Other Adequate Source of Heat' designation from the Clean Air Agency
  • No outdoor fires are allowed. This includes recreational fires such as bonfires, campfires and the use of fire pits and chimneys.

Burn ban violations are subject to a $1,000 penalty.

It is OK to use natural gas and propane stoves or inserts during a Stage 1 burn ban. 


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Happy New Year

Wednesday, December 31, 2014


From everyone at the Shoreline Area News - may 2015 be prosperous and bright!


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Try your skills at Orienteering in Shoreview Park Saturday


Orienteering is like a combo of hike and scavenger hunt. Teams move at their own pace, generally through deeply wooded areas. The local group is Cascade Orienteering Club and they have previously staged events in Hamlin Park. See previous article.

Find out what it's like on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Shoreview park, 700 NW Innis Arden Way.

Register online for $13 by 9pm on January 1 (New Year's Day). Check in at the event from 10am to noon. Follow the signs and start by the SCC soccer field.


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SCC holds orientation for new international students

International students participate in the first day of ISOP
at Shoreline Community College

International students, along with their family and friends, came to Shoreline Community College on December 29, 2014 to get ready for the start of winter quarter classes.

The International Student Orientation Program (ISOP) is an important opportunity for international students to get to know Shoreline and more about the academic and life experience in the U.S., according to International Education Executive Director Diana Sampson.

To make sure they have the best chance for success, all international student are required to attend ISOP. Many students arrive in the U.S. several days ahead of time to get acclimated and some rest before embarking on their U.S. academic experience.

At Shoreline, the ISOP experience is spread out over multiple days and includes:

  • Math and English placement tests
  • A campus tour given by American students
  • Academic advising and registration for classes
  • Meetings with International Education staff
  • Seminars about life and study in the USA
  • A tour of Seattle

While most international students start in fall quarter, Shoreline staff members conduct ISOP before every quarter to make sure each new student is as prepared as possible.

Shoreline offers educational opportunities to students from around the world, with nearly 40 nationalities represented on campus. The international experience available on campus is also a benefit to domestic students and fulfills one of the college’s goals to prepare all students to be successful in an increasingly globalized world.


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What to do with the Christmas Tree?


The tree should still be good and you can enjoy it for another week. But for those who like to plan ahead - here are the local ways to dispose of your Christmas tree.


Scouts

If you are fortunate enough to live in a neighborhood served by a Boy Scout or Girl Scout Troop, you will have found an envelope at your door with instructions about what day to put your tree at curbside for pick up by your local scout troop. The envelope is for your donation for troop activities. If you did not get an envelope, you are not in the service area.


City of Shoreline Recycling Event - Saturday, January 10, 8-4pm

Meridian Park School parking lot, 17077 Meridian Ave N

The City hosts a one day Christmas Tree Recycling Event to help Shoreline residents recycle their holiday trees. Remove all hooks, ornaments, tinsel, and tree stands. Do not bring flocked, artificial or garden trees, branches, wreaths, or swags.

Trees will be recycled by Recology CleanScapes, but they won’t be chipped on-site at the event. If there is snow or ice on the road on event day, January 10, call 206-801-2450 for a recorded message of the event’s status.


Recology CleanScapes yard waste collection - Shoreline 

If you have Recology CleanScapes yard debris collection, recycle your tree curbside. Cut your tree into 4 foot lengths, and place them next to your yard debris container at the curb for collection at no cost. No flocked, tinseled, or artificial trees are accepted; and trees without a yard debris cart next to them will not be collected.

Recology CleanScapes garbage collection - Shoreline
If you have a flocked, tinseled or an artificial tree, and you have Recology CleanScapes curbside garbage collection, cut it to fit inside your garbage cart for free collection. If the tree is taller than 4 feet, cut it into 4 ft. sections, and put them next to your garbage cart for a collection cost of $4.08.

Recycling and Transfer Station - all residents
Recycle your tree for a cost at the Shoreline Recycling and Transfer Station at 2300 N. 165 St. Please call (206) 477-4466 for information on rates.

Pacific Topsoils - North Seattle and Kenmore
Recycle your tree for $3 at Pacific Topsoils in North Seattle (1212 N 107th St, Seattle) or Kenmore (7500 NE 175th St, Kenmore). 



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Jim Hammond retiring from PSADA

Jim Hammond
James R. Hammond, Executive Director of the Puget Sound Automobile Dealers Association (PSADA), has announced his retirement effective Dec. 31, 2014.

“Jim has been a great supporter of our automotive program for more than four decades,” said Shoreline Community College President Cheryl Roberts in a notice to the college’s Board of Trustees. “We wish him well.”

The PSADA offices are co-located with the Professional Automotive Training Center at the college.

The SCC Automotive program is nationally recognized, and strongly supported by the automotive industry. Virtually all program graduates leave with a job.


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Benefit for severely injured Mountlake Terrace football player


From our neighbor, the MLTNews


The public is invited to a Laugh Out Loud comedy show benefit for the family of Michael Hunt, a Mountlake Terrace senior football player who was severely injured in the first game of the year.

The event is set for 7:30pm, Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Mountlake Terrace High School, 21801 44th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace 98043.

Tickets available at the door only for $10 (students, high school minimum) and $20 (adults). Doors open at 7pm.

Hunt spent four days in the hospital and continues to need physical therapy.




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WSP launches online scheduling program for VIN inspections

From Washington State Patrol

The State Patrol is required to do VIN inspections on vehicles that have been rebuilt after being destroyed or declared a total loss by an insurance company. They also perform physical inspections as required on vehicles reported stolen, homemade vehicles, or other vehicles without a proper VIN, when there is a VIN discrepancy, when there is a record dispute, when ownership is in doubt, or other special cases as directed by the Washington State Department of Licensing.

If you are one of the many individuals who need a Washington State Patrol vehicle inspection, the process for scheduling just got easier. WSP is announcing the launch of an online program designed to streamline the process for scheduling a VIN inspection.

Better yet, the new system will help you determine if your vehicle needs an inspection at all.

VIN stands for Vehicle Identification Number, and is the unique number assigned to every vehicle by the manufacturer. While the state issues license plates, VINs are the one true identifier of every vehicle.

Previously, those needing to schedule an inspection needed to call by phone, leave a message and then wait for a return call to schedule the appointment. This year alone, inspectors handled over 47,000 phone calls. In the process, they discovered that many customers didn’t need an inspection at all. 

Now, customers need only go to the webpage and select VIN Inspection Schedule under “Hot Topics” on the right side of the page. The new page includes a great deal more information designed to allow vehicle owners to educate themselves on the VIN inspection process. We included a more detailed FAQ (frequently asked questions), inspection checklists and the links to online calendars.

With this new program, the WSP expects our phone calls to drop dramatically and our wait-time for inspections to decrease significantly over time. To make further improvements to this process, we welcome your contact with feedback and suggestions.


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Donations used to purchase new AEDs for Northshore Fire

As a result of gracious donations received in 2014, the Northshore Fire Department recently purchased four life-saving Automatic External Defibrillation (AED) units for use in the department’s non-emergency vehicles.

The department’s non-emergency vehicles are normally driven by personnel who have emergency medical training. These new AED units provide these individuals with an invaluable tool that can save precious treatment time and improve the odds of survival for victims of sudden cardiac arrest.

Monies donated to the Northshore Fire Department are used to purchase items that would not necessarily be included in the regular budget, but would be of great value to the community at large. These new AED units are similar to those that you may have seen in schools, malls and other public places.

For more information about public AEDs or to sign up for a CPR class visit the Northshore Fire website and look under the “Quick Links” section.


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Shoreline City Manager's Report - week of 12/29/2014

Weekly Update for week of 12/29/2014
From Shoreline City Manager Debbie Tarry

Wishing all Shoreline residents and businesses a Happy New Year. As your City Manager I want to express my appreciation to the Shoreline community for working closely with City elected officials, volunteers, and staff to make 2014 a productive and fruitful year. It is my hope that you have seen your city government contribute to the community’s long-term vision: “Shoreline is a thriving, friendly city where people of all ages, cultures and economic backgrounds love to live, work and play, and most of all, call home.” Shoreline City staff are looking forward to continuing our commitment of quality customer service to the Shoreline community in 2015 as we continue to deliver highly valued public services! 

Council Meetings Start Again January 5, 2015
The January 5th Meeting Agenda includes:

·         2015 Arts Council Contract ($60,000)
·         2015 Shoreline Historical Museum Contract ($60,000)
·         Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Perteet for on-call construction management and inspection services ($150,000)
·         Waiving Council Rule 2.4, A through E, and Appointment of Youth Member to service on the Shoreline Library Board
·         Discussion of Business License Program and Adoption of Ordinance No. 692 Business License Exemption Program for individuals/businesses who generate no more than $5,000 in gross receipts per calendar year within Shoreline while:
o   Conducting limited retail as part of city-sponsored event or a non-profit organization-sponsored event (501(c)3); or
o   Who provided recreation instructional services or performance services as part of city-sponsored event or non-profit organization-sponsored event (501(c)3)

January 12 Agenda
·         Dinner Meeting (5:45 p.m.) – Executive Session and then Council Operations
·         Regular Meeting:
o   Proclamation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
o   Discussion of City Street Regulatory Options (to include tolling under the Transportation Benefit District authority)

Library Board – Youth Position
On December 23,Recreation Superintendent Mary Reidy and the Chair of the Library Board interviewed a qualified candidate for the currently vacant youth board position. They recommend that Ella McGuigan be appointed by Council on January 5, 2015. An early January appointment would allow for Ms. McGuigan to attend the January 8, 2015 Library Board meeting and engage in the final stages of Board goal development.

Light Rail – Affordable Housing
The Housing Development Consortium of Seattle-King County has reached out to Council to discuss the proposed affordable housing provisions in the 185th Street Station Area development regulations. Council is scheduled to review those provisions on January 26. The Housing Consortium is supportive of the proposed regulations and wants to encourage the Council to adopt them. The Consortium will be part of the presentation on the 26th.

Economic Development
Last week we received over $190,000 in permit revenue. We received full applications for 1.) the Potala Apartments located in the Westminster (Denny) Triangle for 320 units, 2.) the Arabella 2 apartments reapplication located on NE 180th St. for 107 units (just west of Arabella 1 apartments), and 3.) the Sunrise Apartments at 20015 Ballinger Way with 60 units. All of the developments will have underground parking.

Aurora Update
As of last Friday almost all of the west side of Aurora has been paved with the goal of getting it cleaned up and more accessible through the holidays. Merlino worked through the afternoon of the 24th and will return to work on January 5.

Employee of the Year
On December 9, staff honored Shoreline Pool Manager James McCrackin as our Employee of the Year! I awarded Team of the Year to the Transportation Corridor Study (Point Wells) Team.

Finance Update
·         November Revenue Report for sales, gambling, and real estate excise tax. Total sales tax for the month of November is greater than budget projections by 7.6% and year-ago levels by 3.4%. Year-to-date receipts are higher than the budget projection by $650,697 or 11.5%. Total REET collections through November 2014 totaling $1,689,984 are ahead of the budget projection and revised projection by 17.6% and 4.2%, respectively, as well as the year-ago level by 15.5%. Total development revenue collections through November are $1,209,785, which is 47.6% ahead of projections and 11.3% ahead of 2013 levels.

Agenda Planner Items
·         January 12 – Executive Session added to Dinner Meeting.
·         February 23 – The Regular Meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. The reason that the meeting is starting early is that Council will be making a decision on the “Preferred Alternative” for the 145th Light Rail Station to be studied in the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and is scheduled to adopt the 185th Light Rail Station Sub-Area Plan and related Development Regulations, so Council anticipates needing extra time.

This and That
·         I have received letters of interest from the cities of Lake Forest Park and Kenmore to explore contracting with Shoreline for emergency management services. I met with both of the City Managers on Monday, December 29, to discuss the issue along with other items including SR523 and the 145th Corridor Study.
·         King County Councilmember Dembowski has notified the City that King County has approved $2.85 million in capital funding for the Compass Housing Ronald Commons project. This project is one of six that were approved county-wide.
·         We are hoping for more Food Truck Thursdays in 2015. Economic Development Manager Dan Eernissee and Neighborhoods Coordinator Nora Smith have been working with the Ridgecrest and Richmond Beach Neighborhoods and are moving forward with plans for 3 weeks of 3 trucks in 3 locations in Shoreline in 2015. Hopefully there will be 9 different trucks in total. Locations proposed: Ridgecrest – 165th & 5th; Aurora Square – east parking lot of Sears; Richmond Beach Saltwater Park – the Terrace. Dates would be the three Thursdays following Celebrate Shoreline.
·         List of new business licenses issued in November. 35 new business licenses for businesses located in Shoreline.
·         Summary of the recent meeting between City staff and management of the Polaris apartments regarding parking issues. It was a good meeting to resolve neighborhood complaints and Polaris staff was very responsive.


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