Email subscribers: Links are working again

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Thanks to reader and web developer Jeff D, who sussed out the coding problem at Feedburner (something about an html tag that got added) and posted his analysis to the user group, Feedburner has removed the offending tag and the links now work again. 

Clicking on a title in the table of contents will once again take you to the specific story instead of to the web page.

Which reminds me - some email browsers have length limits. If I publish a large number of stories, the email may lop off the bottom of the digest. There will be a small link at the very bottom which will take you to the webpage to read the rest.

And watch for the links in the stories. I "embed" them, which means that the stories do not openly display the email address or a link to a web page (some of these links are three lines long!). Look for an underline on a word. The word may be a different color or it may just have a very faint line. If you click this word, it will take you to a webpage with more information about the organization or event.

Thanks for your patience!

--Diane Hettrick



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Team Pronto robotics hosts 32 teams at major event Saturday and Sunday at Shorewood

Monday, March 23, 2015

Team Pronto stands by in the staging area waiting to move #3070 onto the competition arena.

For six weeks, more than 4,000 high school students from Oregon and Washington have been building robots that can complete trash pickup and recycling tasks for this year’s FIRST Robotics challenge theme – Recycle RushSM. Last weekend, 32 of the 152 teams across the PNW District met to put those robots to the test at Shorewood High School, March 21-22, 2015.

Wes Proudlove and Pronto team member

Shorewood's Teacher/Advisor is Wes Proudlove, whose Team Pronto was well represented by two groups in competition and a large group of students and teachers wearing Team Pronto colors. The group includes students from Shorecrest as well as Shorewood.

#3070 arrives at the gate.

FIRST Robotics, a sport of science, technology and teamwork, makes STEM “cool” for students. It provides the opportunity to work under the guidance of engineering and business mentors who volunteer their time and talents to teach valuable engineering, project management and entrepreneurship skills.

Team Pronto's Operator/Driver at controls.


Report and photos from Jerry Pickard

Shorewood High School hosted the 2014/2015 Robotics Competition Saturday and Sunday, March 21st and 22nd. The event was well attended and the competition was fierce. Robots were judged on their ability to stack plastic bins and garbage cans in a timed event. The Robots were engineered and built by students under the direction of their Teacher/Advisors.


Picking up tubs.

#3070 building a stack.

The Arena was divided into two sections, and three teams competed on each section for each match.  Here teams stage between rounds waiting to enter the Arena.

Team Pronto manned the Student Store selling hamburgers, chips and assorted drinks during the event.

A separate area for set up/debugging and repair was in the lunchroom.


The event was well set up and ran smoothly.  The attendance was high Saturday afternoon while I was in attendance probably exceeding 1000 people at any one time.

The event makes STEM "cool".


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46th Legislative District Telephone town hall is Tuesday at 6

Tuesday at 6pm is the telephone town-hall event for 46th District legislators.

State Sen. David Frockt and Reps. Jessyn Farrell and Gerry Pollet will speak by telephone to constituents in Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, northeast Seattle and the rest of the 46th District.

Many residents will get a phone call inviting them to stay on the line and participate. Anyone else can join by calling 877-229-8493 and entering the code 18646 when prompted.



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Shorecrest - Shorewood soccer game to be broadcast live

Tuesday night at 7pm the Shorecrest and Shorewood boys' soccer teams will square off at Shoreline Stadium in their first of two meetings this season.

The Live Video Production Club from the two schools will assist in presenting the game via live webcast.

Frank Workman will be joined on the call of the game by SC senior Alex Murphy, recently named to the 2A First Team All-State soccer team. Murphy helped lead the Scots to the State Championship Game last December.



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April 21 workshop at the Senior Center: How to Ride Metro


Learn how to take the bus in a workshop at the Senior Center April 21, 10:30 to 11:30am.




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The 17th Annual Kenmore Art Show


17th annual Kenmore Art Show, Wednesday June 24 through Sunday June 28 at Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore 98028.

The Kenmore Art Show will feature nine musical performances including an Ensemble from the Kirkland Choral Society, Inglemoor High School Jazz Combos, MAVI Viola Students, and an assortment of guitar, string and fiddle acts.

On Saturday, June 27th, the Art Show will host a Plein Air "Paint Out" event on the Bastyr campus with the Plein Air Washington Artists group. The public will be invited to view artists in action while also taking in the show.

Last but not least, our guest speakers will take us on an art adventure to Europe and give us some pointers on how to make the most of social media to promote an art business.



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Reminder Next 24-Hr Early & Discounted Registration for Recreation Programs Begins March 25th 8:00a

Lake Forest Park residents: Are you interested in signing up for recreation programs early and at a discounted rate?

The next 24-hour period for Lake Forest Park residents to register as Shoreline “resident” status to receive recreation discounts will be on Wednesday, March 25th, 2015 starting at 8:00 a.m. through Tuesday, March 26th, 2015 ending at 8:00 a.m. The Spring/Summer 2015 recreation guide is available on the City of Shoreline’s recreation website and through this link

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 March 25th, 2015 @ 8:00 a.m.
  • On March 26th, 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”).

Frequently Asked Question: Do I have to register early during this 24-hour period?

Answer: Only if you wish to receive discounted “resident” rates on registrations and have the opportunity to register “early.” Otherwise, you will pay non-resident fees. Note that in the recreation guide, each course will list the rate for a “resident” vs a “non-resident.”



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Shoreline City Council votes to delay zoning action in 145th Subarea

By Diane Hettrick
Shoreline City Council meeting, March 23, 2015

In a unanimous vote on a motion by Councilmember Jesse Salomon, the Shoreline City Council voted to delay the rezoning of the 145th subarea until the transportation corridor study is complete.

In public comment which was extended to an hour and a half to accommodate the 26 people who wanted to speak, every speaker spoke to the need to have all the information before making zoning decisions. Other common themes questioned why the rezone was so large, and why it was being pushed through so fast.

A Parkwood resident said "You are making decisions for imaginary future citizens of Shoreline but we are sitting in front of you and saying 'wait'."

Other concerns spoke to the lack of communication to people in the rezone and greater Shoreline, Thornton Creek Watershed concerns, and whether surface water issues were being addressed. Several referenced Vision 2029 and how the current process violated the work done there. Many urged the council to heed the recommendations of their own appointed Planning Commission.

In the council discussion, Councilmember Chris Eggen assured the audience that the 185th rezone did include provisions for parks and open space and the council was committed to this.

Councilmember Keith McGlashan worried that without a preferred zoning, it would be difficult to make decisions when the corridor study did come in. Staff said that having a zoning preference would make for a more precise study.

Councilmember Will Hall said that even though they are mad and upset, the public is involved and he worried that with a delay of 9 or 10 months, public interest would fall off. (At this point the audience shouted at him "Oh no, we'll be back!")

Hall also acknowledged that communication with the residents had not been good and outlined a few ways that it might be improved, including targeted mailings, and a Town Hall, where there could be a back and forth exchange with the public.

He also expressed his support for pedestrian and bicycle-friendly routes, as well as concern for the watershed. He mentioned the daylighting of Thornton Creek at Northgate and said that Shoreline has 1500 feet of Thornton Creek in a culvert.

Salomon, Eggen, and McConnell disclosed that they all own homes in the rezone area (McConnell's is now a rental), but they felt that they could make a decision for the good of the whole community.

Hall spoke to the public concerns about pushing the rezones through now when light rail will not be here until 2023. He said that construction will begin in two-three years and that many other cities did their planning and rezones much earlier than we are - Kent's was done in 2011 for a station in 2023. Central Issaquah rezoned 1100 acres to MUR 68, 85, and higher so they could build bridges. Bellevue is starting to plan now.

In the discussion on the amendment of council goals, Goal #1 was revised to include language to strengthen the economic base to maintain city provided public services that citizens expect.

There was discussion about how to word the need for pedestrian and bicycle friendly bridges across I-5 for all abilities. 185th is still in discussion with Sound Transit, but it could simply be enlarged. All agreed that the 145th bridge was very unsafe for pedestrians and bicyclists.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:17pm



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Shoreline to conduct search for new Public Works Director

Mark Relph
Shoreline City Manager Debbie Tarry plans to appoint an external interim director to serve until a permanent director is hired to replace Public Works Director Mark Relph who resigned to take a job in Littleton, Colorado.

The City will conduct a nationwide search for a new public works director.

Relph submitted his resignation to City Manager Debbie Tarry, which she made public on Monday, March 23. His last day with the City of Shoreline will be April 10.

Relph has been the Public Works Director for the City of Shoreline since 2006. He has been an integral part of the City's leadership team and has been involved in most major decisions and projects affecting the City over the past nine years.

Relph and his wife plan to retire in Colorado. Accepting the director's position in Littleton gives them the opportunity to go a few years early and to be closer to family.

"I will be sad to see Mark go," stated Tarry. "He has been an essential member of Shoreline’s leadership and integral in serving the community these past nine years. His professionalism and expertise have been huge assets to the City."

"It was a very difficult decision for me, but I have decided to return to what I call home, Colorado," said Relph. 

"I have really enjoyed serving this organization and community. I am proud of not only the accomplishments of Public Works, but also the relationships I have developed throughout this community.

"Shoreline is a very special place and I am grateful for my opportunity to serve this community. I am also deeply appreciative of the support from Debbie Tarry, the City Council, this community, but most of all the staff of Public Works. Their dedication to customer service is remarkable."


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Symetra and Seattle Seahawks Host 16 “Symetra Heroes in the Classroom” including two from Shoreline schools

014 Symetra Heroes Recipients
Photos by Corky Trewin

Recipients at CenturyLink Field Celebration 
Two Shoreline School District teachers among 2014 honorees

Symetra and the Seattle Seahawks honored the 16 Puget Sound-area teachers who were recognized as Symetra Heroes in the Classroom® during the 2014 NFL season, at a special celebration at CenturyLink Field on March 20.

Among the 2014 honorees were two Shoreline Public Schools teachers: 
  • John Herold — Meridian Park Elementary School
  • Bill McMurray — Kellogg Middle School

Jim Pirak, Symetra SVP, Marketing, and Mike Flood, Seattle Seahawks VP, Community Relations and Special Projects, hosted a luncheon in the Coach’s Loft, welcoming the teachers, their school principals and special guests, including Shoreline Public Schools Superintendent Rebecca Miner.

Following lunch, the teachers received an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the stadium, which included taking in a view of the field from the press box. The festivities wrapped up in the Seahawks locker room, where each teacher was surprised with a “customized” locker complete with nameplate. Each teacher’s locker’s contents included a plaque commemorating his or her “Heroes” award and a copy of the March 20 edition of the Seattle Times, which featured a ¼-page ad saluting all 16 Symetra Heroes in the Classroom recipients.

Seahawks Linebacker Brock Coyle was a special guest, joining the teachers, principals and guests in the players’ locker room.

“You’re here for these kids and you teach these kids. But truly know and understand the impact you can have on young kids’ lives because truly with me, it’s the case,” said Coyle, who made the team last year as a rookie free agent from the University of Montana. 
“You guys are a huge influence in young people’s lives and, honestly, I look up to people like you because you guys are really the people who make the difference in the community and in life.”

Read more about the 2014 Symetra Heroes in the Classroom teachers’ visit with Coyle on the Seattle Seahawks website: Brock Coyle on Symetra Heroes: ‘They’re the important ones’

Shoreline Public Schools’ Symetra Heroes in the Classroom Profiles:

Teacher:         John Herold (Kindegarten)
School:            Meridian Park Elementary School, Shoreline
Principal:       David Tadlock
Nominator:    Parent of a student
Game:             Oakland Raiders (Nov. 2)

“John Herold is a perfect example of a teacher that leaves a lasting impression on his students. He not only challenges students to be responsible, respectful kindergarteners, he also makes learning the most exciting thing in the whole wide world for them,” said Ann Yee, a Meridian Park Elementary School parent. “All three of my children have had Mr. Herold as their Kindergarten teacher, and my older children still remember all of the positive comments he made. He has a way of making each and every five-year-old in his classroom feel like a superstar.”

Teacher:         Bill McMurray (7th Grade Science, Basketball coach)
School:            Kellogg Middle School, Shoreline
Principal:       Lisa Gonzalez
Nominator:    Teaching colleague
Game:             New York Giants (Nov. 9)

“Bill McMurray is the ultimate hero both in and outside of the classroom. For more than 30 years, he has taught and coached with a consistent passion and energy I’ve seldom seen replicated,” said Nathan Courtney, a teaching colleague at Kellogg Middle School. “Bill goes about everyday with an upbeat and positive attitude that naturally rubs off on all those lucky enough to know him. He teaches his students to love science and life by leading science sing-alongs, making personal connections to content and relating science to current world events.”

One of the things that I have learned in my 10 years teaching middle school is that sometimes the teaching content is secondary. Middle school can be a challenging time for many students, but when a student is lucky enough to have Bill as their science teacher or coach, they soon find out that they have an adult in their life who truly cares about them and wants them to succeed.”

About Symetra Heroes in the Classroom®
Since 2006, 200 Puget Sound-area teachers have been honored as Symetra Heroes in the Classroom. Teachers are recognized in front of their students and peers at surprise in-school presentations. They receive tickets to a Seahawks home game, where they are acknowledged during on-field presentations at CenturyLink Field. In addition, Symetra makes a $1,000 donation to each teacher Hero’s school for classroom books and supplies. Teachers may be nominated by their principal, district staff, student or student’s parent. The winners are selected based on their ability to make a real difference in students' lives; to go above and beyond in their day-to-day responsibilities; and to help students build life skills. More information about the Symetra Heroes in the Classroom program here.



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Innis Arden Community makes donation to Tent City 3

Unloading donations from Innis Arden
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

Text and photos - Marc Weinberg

The Shoreline Free Methodist Church, 510 NE 175th St. is hosting Tent City 3. Currently 76 adults are residents in the camp and Sunday I was pleased to deliver a car load of supplies thanks to the generosity of the Innis Arden Community. Donations included items like sweaters, pants, coats/ jackets, hats, gloves, sheets/ pillowcases, towels. Tent City 3 expressed their gratitude to the Innis Arden Community and asked me to be sure that others realized they were there too.

A Place to Call Home
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

On Sunday I meet some old friends who have taken on jobs within Tent City as administrators within the group. Tent City has a surprisingly democratic component, like their Wednesday evening meetings to discuss all aspects of how the camp is managed internally.

Facilities
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

Their rules are very strict. For example, once you are signed into camp, you must sign out so your whereabouts are known. If you fail to return and should be gone for more than 3 days your belongings are 'bagged and tagged' and you have to apply to return. No drugs or alcohol are allowed in camp and you better not return in any condition other than sober or you will be terminated. 

Food, including hot meals is always a pressing need. If you or your group have the means to provide something or just wish to be connected to others who support this homeless group, you can find more information about their needs at the supporting organization's website.

Cooking is limited onsite to a microwave, as Fire Department regulations don't permit any burning or flames. So hot meals are always a welcomed event when supplied by outside individuals and organizations. 
The traveling shower is a real luxury
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg


If you don't happen to have anything of your own to donate, consider stopping off at garage and estate sales as I do and ask for items that haven't sold and take them to the camp. A good time to make that request is toward the later afternoon hours on the last day of the sale. I find that people are quite willing to contribute and I like the experience of searching for things that might be useful.

When you go for a visit feel free to ask the front desk for a tour while keeping in mind that this is someone's home.
  
My home is just down this walk
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

Although the surroundings are different within the camp, their privacy and needs are similar to yours and mine. And if you have nothing to give, just your willingness to communicate and acknowledge that they are there provides hope that someday the camp might be a thing of the past.

Indications are that following their stay at this location they will be remaining in Shoreline into the summer months at another church. 

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Attorney General to advocate raising legal smoking age before legislature

Attorney General Bob Ferguson will testify before the House Finance Committee tomorrow regarding his agency-request bill to raise the smoking age.

House Bill 1458 passed the House Health Care and Wellness Committee in a bipartisan 12-3 vote on Feb. 17, and was referred to the Finance Committee.

The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Mark Miloscia (R-Federal Way) and Rep. Tina Orwall (D-Des Moines), would raise Washington’s age to legally use and possess tobacco and nicotine products from 18 to 21.

Tomorrow’s hearing starts at 3:30 p.m. in the John L. O’Brien Building, 504 15th Ave. Southeast, and will be available live on TVW.

Research, including a recent report from the Institute of Medicine, indicates that increasing the smoking age to 21 will significantly reduce the number of adolescents and young adults who start smoking; reduce deaths from smoking; and immediately improve the health of adolescents, young adults, young mothers and their children. 



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Cops 2 - Burglars 0

From LFP Police

Detectives from Lake Forest Park Police and from Lynnwood Police have been tracking a burglary suspect over the past several weeks. We believe that he has committed multiple burglaries here in LFP, as well as our surrounding area.

Last Friday, March 20th, the burglar was caught in the act of burglarizing a home in North Seattle by LFP and Lynnwood detectives. He was booked into the King County Jail with LFP burglary charges and multiple felony warrants for his arrest.

Then, over the weekend, an alert teenager observed a man attempting to gain entrance into a residence here in LFP and called 911

Officers responded to the area and made contact with the suspect who was in possession of burglary tools. He was subsequently arrested and booked into the King County Jail. 



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Metro route changes Wednesday - Friday at N 200th construction site

Wednesday, March 25 through Friday, June 5, Routes 301, 303, 331, 342, 373 and RapidRide E Line will be rerouted off of eastbound N 200th St between Aurora Av N and the Aurora Village Transit Center, due to construction.

During this time, these routes will travel via Aurora Av N, N 205th St, Meridian Av N, N 200th St then to their regular route.


Although no stops are being missed and the Aurora Village Transit Center is being served, please plan ahead for possible delays in service due to the reroute.


Visit the Metro Online Service Advisories page for specific routing and bus stop details. Transit reroute start and end times may be subject to change.



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Shoreline Public Works Director takes job in Colorado

Littleton, Colorado City Manager Michael Penny announced today that Mark J. Relph has been selected as the city’s new Public Works Director. Relph was chosen from a pool of 64 candidates following a nationwide search. He will begin his career with the City of Littleton April 14.

Relph has more than 25 years’ experience in the public works arena. Most recently, he was Public Works and Utilities Director for the City of Shoreline, Washington. In this position, he was responsible for street maintenance and operations, storm water utility, solid waste collection, transportation planning and coordination, development review engineering, traffic systems, and capital improvements.

Relph has worked extensively in Colorado serving as Public Works and Utilities Director in Grand Junction and Director of Engineering and Community Development in Delta. His private sector experience includes engineering and project management on water and wastewater systems, transportation improvements, bridges, and structures throughout Western Colorado.

Relph earned his master’s degree in public administration from the University of Colorado at Denver, and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from California State University at Pomona. He is a registered Professional Engineer in both Washington and Colorado.



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Shoreline City Council meeting Monday to decide on rezone of 145th subarea

Sunday, March 22, 2015

The Shoreline City Council will meet in special session Monday, March 23 at 5:45pm to discuss the Classification and Compensation Study Update.

At 7pm the general council meeting will begin. 

The discussion of the 145th Subarea Planning will include a decision on whether to move forward with selection of a Preferred Alternative for analysis in the FEIS on April 13, or to wait for substantial completion or adoption of the 145th Street Corridor Study (as recommended by the Planning Commission) before resuming review of zoning scenarios for light rail station subarea planning for the 145th Station Area.


City staff, Council, and the Commission received many comments through the official DEIS comment period and public hearing. 
DEIS comments are included as Attachment F, and minutes (including public comment) from the February 5 and 19 public hearing are included as Attachments G and H, respectively.

For those who want to watch from home, the link to the live feed is here.

For those who wish to attend in person, the meetings are held in the Council Chambers at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N. Parking in the City garage.

Comments can be emailed to this address and will be sent to all Councilmembers.

At the last City Council meeting, the Council voted 5-2 to an extensive rezone of the Echo Lake Neighborhood, Meridian Park Neighborhood, and parts of the North City Neighborhood, for high density and high rise buildings in the 185th Street Subarea. (see previous article)



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Shoreline musician - songwriter at The Bounty Friday

Christina Shinkle
Photo by John Gallagher

By Naomi Anderson Murphy

Many Shoreline residents know Christina Shinkle as their beloved piano teacher. This week her students and their families as well as the general public will have the opportunity to see another side of their teacher’s musicianship. The Shoreline musician and songwriter will offer a performance, along with her full band, at The Bounty in North City at 7551 15th Ave NE, Shoreline this Friday, March 27th at 8pm. 

Shinkle has been a professional musician in the Seattle area since 1992, working most of that time supporting other artists. She started focusing on her own songs about 4 years ago and now performs both as a solo artist and with her band. Shinkle offers thoughtful, intelligent, introspective lyrics and music that are not defined by a single genre. She has been fronting her current band for over a year, working with musicians she has known and worked with over the years. Gordon Tibbits plays bass and guitar and Ben Keller plays drums in the band. 

Coming out of appearances in songwriter circles and open mike events for the last few years, this week's show provides the community an opportunity to see Shinkle's recent work in full performance format with her band. 

Accomplished songwriter Ann Gates Fiser will open the show. The show will be "Pay What You Will” and is for all ages. The Bounty will have beer and wine as well as coffee shop fare available during the show.


Updated 03-23-2015 10:43pm



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Upgrade to Shoreline Community College Theater equipment

New sound board at SCC Theater
Photo courtesy Shoreline Film Office


The Shoreline Film Office reports that upgrades to Shoreline Community College's main campus theater are nearly complete. Here are photos of the 4K projector and new sound board.


New 4K projector
Photo courtesy Shoreline Film Office




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In The Garden Now ... Flowering Quince

Flowering Quince

Japanese Flowering Quince
Text and photo by Victoria Gilleland

Flowering Quince is the first flowering shrub I really took notice of as a new homeowner many years ago. Our next door neighbor had a large coral flowered shrub that produced tons of glorious blossoms in late winter. The fact that the flower color was so intense and that the shrub bloomed when so little else was out there really got my attention. My dear neighbor told me that she had planted it as a young bride what would have been some 65 years ago by now. The shrub is still there blooming exuberantly each winter into spring.

This is an easy to grow, nearly indestructible plant. But, it does need sun to flourish. There are many varieties available in different sizes and colors. Clusters of flowers are produced in shades of red, pink or white and plants range in size from 3 feet to over 8 feet in height. Flowers are followed by yellow fruit that can be harvested and is often added to jams and jellies. The shrub next door grows in a sloped open area near the street where it gets very little attention and only the water that mother nature delivers.

Flowering Quince are “armed” so beware when you are pruning or cutting some of those gorgeous budded or in flower branches for indoor display. They do make great cut flowers and budded branches will open indoors after cutting. Sometimes buds will open in a day or two or it might take a week or more to bring them into full bloom … but it’s worth the wait!

If you spot a Flowering Quince in the neighborhood, watch for Hummingbirds nearby. They are especially fond of the red flowered varieties. Here’s one for Anna’s Hummingbird …. one of our favorite year round birds!

(Botanical Name: Chaenomeles speciosa)

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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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King5 article on Robert Lang recording studio in Richmond Beach

Robert Lang Studio
Courtesy Robert Lang Studio

By Diane Hettrick

King5 recently published a feature on Robert Lang's recording studio at his home in Richmond Beach. 

I first heard about this studio seventeen years ago. A friend of my daughter's had a high school band and used to hang out around Lang's studio. Lang did a major upgrade to the studio and invited his young fan and his band in to cut a demo, so Lang could test out his new equipment. 

Imagine recording in the same studio as music greats!

The house is set on a very steep part of Richmond Beach, with the hillside falling away behind it. From the back, all you see is a very high, concrete retaining wall - with a door in it.




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Campbell-Nelson pledges $10,000 to Vision House and $60 per Test Drive for Kids

Campbell Nelson presents $10,000 check
to Vision House
Photo courtesy Vision House


Campbell Nelson Motors has pledged $10,000 to help the families of Vision House headquartered in Renton (local site Jacob's Well in Shoreline). 

In addition, they will donate $60 for each test drive taken up when the driver chooses Vision House during their Test Drive for Kids, which ends March 31, 2015. Other organizations which the driver can select for the donation:


According to Vision House Executive Director and co-Founder Susan Camerer, "Vision House will use the $10,000 for the programs at Jacob’s Well in Shoreline, to provide crisis support, children’s programs, and other services for our families. 
"The money will also help to pay for basic need items like food, bedding, and hygiene items when they first enter the program."

Campbell Nelson is located 24329 Highway 99. Edmonds, WA 98026, across from Aurora Village. 800-552-2999.

Updated 03-23-2015 12:57pm



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Aurora Traffic Revision Wednesday

Aurora Traffic Revision

Traffic on Aurora will be shifted to the west on March 25, weather permitting. There will be night work from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. on March 23 and 24 in preparation for the traffic shift. Left turns will not be allowed from Aurora to N 200th until further notice.

N 200th east of Aurora to the first driveway into Aurora Village / Costco will be closed at midnight on the morning of March 25 and reopened by 4:30 a.m. for traffic in the westbound direction only.



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Quick Start Shoreline Tuesday - Leveraging YouTube

Join the business community at Quick-Start on Tuesday March 24, 2015 from 12:00 to 1:30pm at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Avenue N. for the second of a special 2 part series.

Quick-Start Shoreline is presented by Shoreline Community College Small Business Accelerator and the City of Shoreline. These workshops are designed to be helpful for start-up, existing or potential business owners. Sessions are free and open to the public. Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch.



Leveraging YouTube: March 24th


YouTube is the secret sauce for driving your Googlejuice! If you want to boost your SEO, then you’ll need to use and leverage YouTube to its fullest potential.

In this session, we will reveal the secrets to make YouTube work for you and improve your search engine optimization. Starting with an overview of the platform, and the aspects you need to focus on, to setting your channel up for success.

Using YouTube, you will learn how to create that ultimate brand experience by:
  • Having a channel that will engage the people you want to attract
  • Knowing the best ways to promote your videos, and
  • Adding the secret Googlejuice to your channel to improve your SEO
Mel DePaoli, Omicle

Melanie DePaoli, or Mel, as she is known by her clients and friends, works with companies and organizations to create a brand experience that leverages communication strategies, an organization's culture, branding, and marketing.

She has in-depth knowledge of how culture, branding and operations intersect to impact a company's bottom line and influence your community. By providing anecdotal and research-based information, unique to each client, she enables them to understand how subtle changes can be implemented to ensure your business's success.

DePaoli will work with you to develop your brand's personality to improve your use of social media, internal and external communications, branding initiatives, and your relationship within your community.



She is an internationally recognized author of three books on culture driven brands. "Contractors: Doing it Right, Not Just Getting it Done" was designed, she says, to help put contractors on the right path as they work to maintain market share and financial viability during the global recession. “Hiring a Contractor” was published for residential construction companies to use as a marketing tool to demonstrate confidence in their work and business to prospects. "Purple Construction" is an article series that address challenges faced by women in a male-dominated industry.

As a national speaker, DePaoli speaks on topics about brand experience, customer experience, company culture, and social media. She is the founder and president of Omicle, a brand experience firm and Brand or Culture, an author and speaker coaching company, both based in Seattle, WA.


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On the Mayor's Mind: Spring

Mayor Shari Winstead
On the Mayor’s Mind
3.23.15
By Shoreline Mayor Shari Winstead

It is with great delight that I welcome Spring and daylight savings time. Although it is somewhat challenging to recover from the missed slumber, the extra daylight at the end of the day seem well worth it. It feels like I almost have two days in one, more time to walk my dog after work, or to catch up on those household projects.

Echo Lake Park opening

It’s been a great first weekend of Spring. On Saturday we officially reopened Echo Lake Park, after over a year of renovations. Through the Crime Prevention through Environmental Design program, the park is now safer – modified plantings give way to open views of the park, especially for Ashworth and 200th.

The restroom has been renovated, there are more picnic tables, and fencing along the interurban trail and the wetland areas create a separation between trail users, park users, beach goers and also protect the native habitat at the lake’s edge. There is also an accessible route, and easy walking grades to the lake.

New to the park are a loop path and play area for families. There’s even a turtle for kids to climb on, named Barbara Jeanne! I drove past the park today and was excited to see quite a few families out enjoying the park. (see article)

Art Kruckeberg's 95th birthday!

I was honored to attend Art Kruckeberg’s 95th birthday party on Saturday afternoon. Dr. Kruckeberg is the founder of the Kruckeberg Botanical Garden, a very special place in Shoreline. If you haven’t checked out the garden, now is the perfect time! Their website lists all the upcoming great activities for kids and adults.

New Recreation Guide

There is never a shortage of great activities in Shoreline. The best thing to hit my inbox and mailbox last week was the City’s Spring/Summer Recreation Guide. It’s no longer a pamphlet, but more like a magazine! No matter what you are interested in, I bet you will find something you want to try. I've marked several items that sound like great fun – everything from a one-day hike on the Pacific Crest Trail to Pilates classes. You will find fun activities for everyone from 18 mos. old and up!

I'm especially excited to end the first weekend of Spring with a “Sound Bath” at Richmond Beach Yoga. Taking a bit of time to meditate, relax and absorb good energy while listening to the meditative sounds of Himalayan Singing Bowls and Native American Flutes is the perfect way to prepare for the week ahead.

I hope Spring brings you a sense of renewal and happiness.



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The new Echo Lake Park

Mayor Shari Winstead cuts the ribbon,
with some assistance from councilmembers and kids.
From left, Parks Board member John Hoey and his boys,
Rod Dembowski, Chris Roberts and son Clark,
Shari Winstead, Keith McGlashan, and Will Hall.
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


By Diane Hettrick

On a cold, very blustery Saturday morning, politicos and neighborhood leaders gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the completely refurbished Echo Lake Park.

The Interurban Trail runs through the park
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The park, located at N 200th and Ashworth Ave N, presented some design challenges. Over a third to half of the park actually belongs to Seattle City Light, owner of the land under the Interurban Trail and about 50-100 feet on each side. No permanent structure can be built on City Light land.


Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The previous plantings in the park provided secluded spots which made it easy for drug use and homeless / drug camps and blocked the view of the lake. The open field was lumpy. A large portion of the shoreline is designated wetlands, with restrictions on types of plantings and use.

But all that was transcended. The Parks department, under former Director Dick Deal and Designer Maureen Colaizzi, did deep research on the park, collecting input from police, neighboring property owners, and the Echo Lake Neighborhood Association (ELNA). They used the principles of CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) to make the park unattractive for crime.


The Hoey boys show their approval of the playground,
which is designed for preschoolers.
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


Throughout the design process they checked in with ELNA, which had presented a fairly lengthy Wish List.

The results, unveiled officially on Saturday, pleased everyone.

The park now boasts open views to the park from Ashworth and 200th, and views of the lake from inside the park.

Attractive fencing along the interurban trail and the wetland areas creates a separation between trail users and park users, and and protects native habitat at the lake's edge.

The playground has been in use since the protective fence came down.
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The playground is specifically designed for preschoolers. There are benches for moms and dads right next to the playground, and the unisex bathroom is just behind the benches. There is a trail by the playground to make it easy for wheels, whether on wheelchairs or strollers.

There is access to the water’s edge for fishing and entry into the water for waders and swimmers.

The beach is made of pea gravel - friendly to the feet, but long-lasting. ELNA volunteers will no longer need to shovel sand each year to keep the beach usable.

Former ELNA boardmember Barbara Lacy
walks by the lake on the new path.
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


There are picnic tables and benches throughout the open lawn area along the trail which provides accessible pathways.

A loop trail circles the open field.

The old and often vandalized restrooms have been replaced with a unisex bathroom.

County Councilmember Rod Dembowski
and ELNA founder and former Park Board Chair
Dwight Stevens.
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

New Parks Director Eric Friedli emceed the ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, giving a brief history of the lake, with Mayor Shari Winstead cutting the ribbon, assisted by other councilmembers and a handful of cute kids (and a cute dog).

King County Council representative Rod Dembowski spoke of the approximately $655,000 the City received from the 2007 voter approved King County Trail Levy for improvements to the park. The money was available because the Interurban Trail runs right through the park.

Remarks by the Mayor (see her column) and ELNA Board representative Jeanne Monger finished out the program.



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Shoreline Arts Festival/Juried Art Show: Call for Artists

Call for artists for the
Shoreline Arts Festival
Artist: Lentini
From the Shoreline Arts Council

The Juried Art Exhibit is one of the highlights of the Shoreline Arts Festival.

It features over 300 artworks from regional artists in 2D, 3D, and photography.

We award over $2000 in cash prizes and merchandise prizes. Winners are announced at 11:00 am on Saturday in the Shoreline Room.

Each year, the Arts Council has also purchased work for our Portable Works Collection, which has grown to over 50 pieces, and they are shown at many public buildings in our community.

Please visit our website for a full prospectus and online registration form. 

REGISTRATION AND FEE
Non-refundable entry fee:
$15 for 1 piece of artwork; $25 for 2 works; $35 for 3 works
Limit 3 entries per person, per category
  • Entry fee must be paid at time of registration
  • Registration forms and payment must be submitted by June 15
  • In-person registration on June 22 will be assessed an additional $10 fee
  • click here to go to the online registration form (scroll down)
SCHEDULE FOR JURIED ART
  • June 15 Deadline for online registration
  • June 22 5-7PM Drop off of art to the Spartan Room and in-person registration (additional $10 fee for day-of registration)
  • June 23-24 Guest juror will jury art
  • June 25 Award winners will be notified
  • June 27 10AM-6PM Shoreline Arts Festival
Art and photography exhibition rooms are open to the public both days
  • June 27 11AM Art awards announced in the Shoreline Room
  • June 28 10AM-5PM Shoreline Arts Festival
  • June 28 5-7PM Art pick-up at the Spartan Room
  • Photography will be picked up in the photo exhibition room
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL ARTWORK
  • All entries must be original
  • Entries may not be copied from a published artwork or photograph
  • Entries must have been created within the past 36 months
  • Entries previously shown at the Shoreline Arts Festival are not eligible
  • All works must be easily carried by one person
SALE OF ARTWORK
  • Artists may or may not choose to have their artwork available for purchase during the Arts Festival
  • Registration forms must indicate a retail price for each entry or NFS (Not for Sale)
  • No commission will be taken on any artwork sold at the Shoreline Arts Festival
  • Any sold works will remain on exhibition until the end of the Arts Festival
  • If a work sells during the Arts Festival, the Arts Council will issue a check to the artist the following week
DELIVERY AND PICK UP
  • All art must be delivered/dropped off in person to the Shoreline Center on Monday, June 22 between 5-7PM in the Spartan Room at the north end of the Shoreline Center
  • Each work MUST have an identifying label affixed to it (for 2D works-back side, lower left corner)
  • Works must be picked up in person after the festival at the Shoreline Center on Sunday, June 28 between 5-7PM
  • No early pick up – no exceptions
ARTISTIC GUIDELINES
  • Works may be in any theme
  • Work of any medium will be accepted
  • The Arts Council reserves the right to reject any work for any reason
The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts.



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