Shoreline City Council Meeting Monday, August 10

Sunday, August 9, 2015


Monday, August 10, 2015 – Workshop Dinner Meeting Cancelled 

Monday, August 10, 2015 – Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Agenda Highlights
  • Proclamation of Celebrate Shoreline
  • Adoption of Ord. No. 705 – Aurora Square CRA Planned Action FEIS
  • Adoption of Ord. No. 712 – Sign Code Amendment





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Author Paula McLain signing new book in LFP Monday

Paula McLain is considered the new star of historical fiction, and for good reason. Fans of "The Paris Wife" will be captivated by "Circling the Sun, "which . . . is both beautifully written and utterly engrossing. Ann Patchett, "Country Living"

Circling the Sun by Paula McLain - Ballantine Books
Monday, August 10, 2015 - 7 - 8:30pm

Receive a PRIORITY SIGNING LINE ticket with your purchase of Circling the Sun at Third Place Books. Copies are available for purchase, but no purchase required to attend.

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



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Life insurance mail scam

From the Office of the Insurance Commissioner

Some Washington residents are receiving mailers from National Processing Center advertising a “state-regulated life insurance program to pay Final Expenses for just pennies a day… Return this card today and you will receive the latest information on how this Special Program will pay 100% of all funeral expenses not paid by government funds, up to $25,000 (TAX FREE), for each Washington citizen covered.”

This is a mail phishing scam and we are alerting consumers to not return the card or provide any personal information.

Here’s what the mailer looks like:


Here are some red flags we identified in this mailer that consumers should be aware of:
  • The mailer doesn’t identify the name of the insurance company.
  • The mailer doesn’t give an agent or broker to contact. 
  • The card gets returned to “National Processing Center,” which is not an insurance company. 
  • The mailer gives no information about the policy. 
  • The Virginia Better Business Bureau issued a consumer alert about the mailings in 2013.
A handful of companies are authorized to sell final-expense life insurance policies in Washington, which typically are purchased to cover funeral expenses.

Before you buy any insurance, you should make sure the person or company selling the policy is licensed to do business in this state. If you are interested in finding one of the companies that sells final-expense life insurance, you can contact our consumer advocates at 1-800-562-6900 for a list.




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Good Knits Book Club meets Monday - The Language of Flowers

Good Knits Book Club - The Language of Flowers (Paperback) by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

Join us to knit or crochet while we discuss The Language of Flowers, the story of a woman whose gift for flowers helps her change the lives of others as she struggles to overcome her own past.

Bring your own project or help us reach our goal of providing 200 hats for the homeless in December. New to knitting? Come at 6:30pm and get a free lesson.

Our next meeting will be September 14, when we will discuss The All-Girls Filling Station's Last Reunion by Fannie Flagg.

Monday, August 10, 2015 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm Stadler Meeting Room, Third Place Commons, Lake Forest Park Town Center, intersection of Ballinger Way and Bothell Way.



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Shoreline Councilman Roberts eliminated in primary for county office

By Evan Smith

Shoreline City Councilman Christopher Roberts has been eliminated from the race for King County elections director.

Assistant elections director Julie Wise will face Democratic State Rep. Zach Hudgins in the November general election after the two led Roberts in the Tuesday, Aug. 4 primary.

Primary results posted through Friday show Wise with 63.06 percent of the votes to 21.50 percent for Hudgins and 15.16 percent for Roberts.

The three were running for the position that retiring Elections Director Sherril Huff is giving up.

County elections officials had counted ballots from 22.75 percent of voters, compared to the predicted 30 percent.



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Shoreline Library Book Discussion Group Monday

Shoreline Library Book Discussion Group, Monday, August 10, 7-8:30pm, large meeting room, Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St.

Come for a lively discussion of An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth by Chris Hadfield.

New members are always welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library.



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Everest Kitchen opens in Lake Forest Park

Saturday, August 8, 2015

Upper level, LFP Town Center

Photos and text by Jerry Pickard

Mohan and Huni Gurung's Everest Kitchen restaurant is now open at its new location in Lake Forest Park. After twenty years in Lake City they have moved to a much larger facility in the Towne Center shopping mall in Lake Forest Park.

Old customers and new are finding the
new location

Their official opening day was 23 July 2015 and business has been brisk as their regular customers and new customers have come to the new, larger facility.

Mohan and Huni Gurung
Mohan and his wife Huni have been very pleased with the welcome they have received since coming to Lake Forest Park.

The dining area is large and well lighted

The restaurant is open seven days a week, with lunch from 11am to 3pm and dinner from 5pm to 10pm.

The cuisine is Nepalese, Indian, and a few others mixed in (Mulligatawny Stew). They have a very large vegetarian menu. Wine and beer (imported and domestic). Here's the menu.

The Buffet Line gives diners a chance to sample
many dishes if they so choose.
We view food not only as tasty dishes to enjoy, but also as a form of healing for the mind, body, and soul. We consider the quality and nutritional value of the food we serve, avoiding bad cholesterol and fats, and selecting the freshest, most wholesome items available.

The Everest Kitchen is open Monday through Sunday for Lunch from 11:00 to 3:00pm and for Dinner from 5:00pm to 10:00pm.

Dine in, Take Out, and they even deliver. Free delivery within two miles and a $25 minimum order. They'll go 3-5 miles with a $50 purchase. 206-440-0321.

Their address is 17171 Bothell Way NE  A-016,  Lake Forest Park 98155  They are on the upper mall in the north corner.



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Tech Talk: Windows 10: Should I or Shouldn’t I, Part 1

By Brian Boston



If you are simply looking for an “out of the blue” recommendation on whether to upgrade to Windows 10 or not, I can save you some reading .

Upgrade….it’s free to do so at least until July 2016 and avoids the unpleasantness of being technically obsolete.

If that is an unsatisfactory answer, you are in the right place. We are going to lay out some details to help you with the question “Should I upgrade?” over the next three posts and possibly learn a few things in the process.

First a few questions:

Are you running a system that qualifies for the Windows 10 upgrade?

For the full upgrade (bringing over your apps and personal data), you need either Windows 7 (updated to Service Park 1) or Windows 8.1. Windows 8 needs its free upgrade to 8.1 first (and then some additional updates). Windows Vista and XP don’t qualify for the free upgrade though many systems running Vista might fit Windows 10’s system hardware requirements

Are You Using One of the Features in Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 Removed During Installation? Though most people don’t’ use these features, they have their fans.


  • Windows Media Center. This software allows the recording and playback of television programs as well displaying pictures and DVD and music playback. Microsoft will be making a DVD Playback app available free for a limited time to replace that functionality for systems that had Media Center (see this FAQ for details). Fortunately, there also other free alternatives for all Windows 10 systems like VLC Media Player that do an excellent job without all these restrictions.

  • Windows 7 Desktop Gadgets – these gadgets started with Windows Vista but dropped after Window 7 was released due to security concerns.


  • Solitaire, Minesweeper, and Hearts – common to Windows 7 and earlier Windows versions, these games were separated in Windows 8 from the operating system. The new versions of Solitaire, Microsoft Solitaire Collection, and Microsoft Minesweeper are available in the Windows Store. Both programs in Windows 10 are ad-supported or you can pay a subscription to open up new features and remove the ads. Sorry, no Hearts, at least from Microsoft.
  • Floppy Drive support. As floppy drives have replaced by USB flash drives, the responsibility for drivers that support these devices has shifted to the drive manufacturer. So, if you are using a USB Floppy drive, you will need to check Windows Update for drivers or go to the drive manufacturer to find them.

What is the downside if I don’t upgrade?

Where is no technical downside to staying with your current operating system in the short term. Both Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 will continue to function and work with your applications and services. Microsoft will continue to support security updates to Windows 7 into January, 2020 and Windows 8.1 will be supported the same way until January, 2023.

What will likely happen before those dates is that newer versions of the applications you use will eventually stop supporting these older OS versions. And, since Microsoft is switching to more incremental updates to Windows 10 over that same period, the operating system will continue to evolve further from the designs of Windows 7 or 8 without changing its own version. This means that your personal learning curve will only deepen with time and will become more challenging if you buy a new system.

How different will Windows 10 be for me?

If the answers to these questions haven’t deterred you from upgrading then your reasoning can shift from the strictly technical to more contextual and subjective. That falls more into “What’s changed…and will I like it” category. And the answer is:

It depends…

One of biggest dependencies is the version of Windows you happen to be running right now and your feelings about it. That will be our topic in Part 2 of Windows 10: Should I or Shouldn’t I

Till then…

Boston LegacyWorks, LLC offers talks and individual help on technology topics, troubleshooting and tutoring on PC usage, and services so you can manage and maintain your computer, your network of computers, or how they connect with the world. Contact us for information on how we can help you.



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Poem: A Leaf On A Tree


A Leaf On A Tree

©2015 Bob Barta

A leaf on a tree,
What does it mean to me?
Surely a more fascinating thing than tea!

Its oscillating motion entertains me,
As it collaborates in a dance with the breeze.
A leaf on a tree, what does it mean to me?

A leaf excites me to wonder,
Why its beauty is so attractive,
Surely more fascinating and lasting than tea!

And wonder of wonders while I am asleep,
It’s producing the air that I breathe!
A leaf on a tree, what does it mean to me?

I am delighted by its mystical profile,
And marvel at its oxygenating science,
Surely a fascination more lasting than tea!

Each day a leaf is there for you and me for a reason,
And in winter it falls to earth to help make another for next season.
A leaf on a tree, what does it mean to me,
Surely a fascination more lasting than tea!

Envoi: On a breezy day, go out and see
the fascinating dance of a leaf on a tree ☺



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Book Review by Aarene Storms: I Kill the Mockingbird

I Kill the Mockingbird by Paul Acampora

Inspired by Fat Bob the English teacher, eighth graders Lucy, Elena and Michael decide that not nearly enough people read and enjoy Fat Bob's favorite book, To Kill a Mockingbird. 

To motivate more people to read the book, the teens make the book ... disappear: they mis-shelve copies in bookstores and libraries, and they create a website, a Facebook page, and a Tumblr account to give the appearance of a conspiracy to keep people from reading Mockingbird. 

Soon, bookstores and libraries all over the country are reporting that their copies of the book are missing ... and readers all over the country are discovering that they actually do want to spend their summer reading about Scout, Jem, Dill, and the elusive Boo Radley.

If you've ever dreamed of a literary conspiracy, here's your book. Fast, funny, and full of quotable one-liners that readers will love to share with friends. 

Rating:
Recommended for ages 14 to adult; two sweet kisses, no cussing, no bloodshed, and no mockingbirds are harmed.


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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Home sales in Shoreline during July 2015

These are representative of the home sales at each price point in Shoreline during the month of July 2015.




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Archaeological dig in Tumwater on site of first pioneer settlement in Washington

KING5 has a story about Evergreen College students on an archaeological dig in Tumwater on the site of the farm owned by George Washington Bush in 1845.

Bush and his party were the first Americans to settle north of the Columbia River, driven there by the racial discrimination in the laws of the provisional government of Oregon Territory. Bush was of African-American descent.

KING5 says, 
Archaeology students are taking a month-long field trip in an attempt to learn more about one of the state's founders. 
The Evergreen College students are looking for artifacts in Mark Clark's backyard. 
"It's a story that needs to be told," said Clark, property owner of the farm that was owned by George Washington Bush in 1845.


In November 1845, George W. and Isabella James Bush and their five sons settle near Tumwater on a fertile plain that comes to be known as Bush Prairie. They and their party, which includes their good friend Michael T. Simmons (1814-1867) are the first Americans to settle north of the Columbia River in what is now Washington. 
The Simmons party makes the historically significant decision to settle north of the Columbia primarily because the discriminatory laws of the provisional government of Oregon Territory prohibit George Bush, an African American who is a key leader of the group, from settling south of the river.



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ADHD support group meets Wednesday

ADHD Support Group 7-9pm, Wednesday, August 12, Third Place Commons

Does ADHD/ADD affect you or someone in your family, classroom, workplace or community? Held in the Stadler Room on the second Wednesday of the month, this support group offered by ADD Resources is free and open to everyone. This month’s topic is Preparing for Transitions.

The Commons is on the upper level of Lake Forest Park Town Center, intersection of Ballinger Way and Bothell Way.



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Shorewood Fall boys tennis information

Shorewood High School boys tennis team will start practicing and hold tryouts for this Fall season. The T-Birds are the defending WesCo South league Champions. There will be two groups at different times for the first week. All district athletic forms must be turned in and approved by the district before the first day August 24th.                                                     
                  
First Practice Date : Monday Aug. 24, 2015
Site : Shorewood HS Tennis Courts
Athletic packet forms: Please turn in forms as soon as possible to the Shorewood business office. 
NO GUARANTEES that the forms will be cleared in time for practice on August 24th.
       
Times : 
GROUP #1  2pm to 4pm Returning JV and New Players
                                      
GROUP #2  4pm to 5:30pm 
RETURNING VARSITY  AND SOME PLAYERS FROM THE FIRST GROUP    
Varsity team will be 16 – 18 players. 

Varsity practices will be at NEW Shorewood all season after school.
Junior Varsity will practice at Shoreview Park during the season after school.




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Northwest Junior Pipe Band places second at the North Berwick Highland Games

NWJPB with their Berwick trophy
Photo courtesy NWJPB

The Northwest Junior Pipe Band placed second at the North Berwick Highland Games in East Lothian, Scotland on Saturday, August 8.

The games attract 10,000 participants and spectators, with increasing attendance every year. The closest town is North Berwick. According to Wikipedia, "North Berwick is a seaside town and former royal burgh in East Lothian, Scotland. It is situated on the south shore of the Firth of Forth, approximately 25 miles east north east of Edinburgh."

Next week they go to the Worlds 2015 competition, August 14-15 in Glasgow, Scotland. The Worlds attract more than 200 bands and thousands of spectators each year to Glasgow Green. 

In 2014, 223 pipe bands congregated on Glasgow Green to compete, with some 30,000 people attending the event, and thousands more following the action via live web streaming.
As well as being the premier Pipe Band competition, The Worlds is also host to Highland Dancing, a Highland Games and a specialist food village which combine to make a visit to the event unforgettable.

Lead instructors for NWJPB are Kevin Auld, Marcie MacRae, and V. Scott Parker.



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Shoreline Fire welcomes four new rookies

Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire

Welcome to four new Shoreline Fire department rookies who just graduated with honors from Fire Academy: Mike, Willis, Terrance, and Josh.



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Shoreline Councilman Salomon holds big primary lead over Richey

Friday, August 7, 2015

By Evan Smith

Incumbent Shoreline City Councilman Jesse Salomon and challenger Lorn Richey apparently are headed for a runoff in November.

Salomon holds 64 percent of the votes from Tuesday’s primary counted through Friday afternoon to 26 percent for Richey and 9 percent for Michael Bachety.



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Home sales in Lake Forest Park during July 2015

These are representative of the home sales at each price point in Lake Forest Park during the month of July 2015.





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Richmond Beach Little League umpire charged with sexual abuse of a minor

According to a story from our news partner The Seattle Times, a little league umpire from Richmond Beach Little League has been charged with sexual abuse of a teen boy.

A Little League umpire from Shoreline was charged this week with five felonies, suspected of sexually abusing a now-15-year-old boy. Jeremy Gregory, 35, is accused of paying the boy hundreds of dollars over the past 1½ years to allow him to photograph and touch the teen.

Corrected headline: umpire, not coach 08-08-2015

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Local artist stages exhibit in Belltown

Rodger Squirrell - sculpture
Photo by Lee Youngblood

“Fabrications”

An Exhibition of Sculpture by Rodger Squirrell

Belltown Community Center, Seattle

August 3 – September 30, 2015

Meet the Artist during the Belltown Art Walk
Friday, August 14, 6 – 9pm
Friday, September 11, 6 – 9pm
  

The Art Exhibit “Fabrications” consists of more than 30 sculptural pieces by Lake Forest Park artist Rodger Squirrell.

“The pieces are made primarily from sheet metal. Some are made of the canisters that hold electrodes for welding. They also make use of paper and fabric, steel wire, steel, and stainless steel. I am intrigued by how metal can be organic or very geometric depending on how it emerges from the scrap yard. 
"Sometimes the life you give a sculpture is not the life you intended. You’re working in a kind of unknown realm. You have to work slowly and hope that something great emerges. You can only predict things to a certain level. That’s the whole mystery.”

Rodger has honed his skill as a metal craftsman and evolved his artistic vision for over 40 years. He’s also a beloved teacher in the Northwest. His public sculpture “Five By Five” next to Lake Forest Park City Hall is probably familiar to everyone locally. Find out more at metalsquirrell.com

Rodger Squirrell - 5 by 5
Photo by Lee Youngblood




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Washington State Ferries is having a Twitter photo contest

Photo courtesy WSDOT

By Broch Bender

We know you have the best ferry photos out there, now it’s time to share them with everyone in the state! You could even win a behind-the-scenes tour of one of these incredible vessels. Simply follow @WSFerries and tweet your scenic shots with the hashtag #WSFcontest from Aug. 10 through 17.

All or part, it’s all good
All photos must include a state ferry whether in part or whole. Any bit will do as long as we can see a part of the vessel.

Classic or current is cool
The photo does not have to be taken the week of the contest; it can be a throwback to a beautiful sunset in 2013, or even a Polaroid from 1957. However, you must have taken the photo yourself and by entering the contest you grant rights to WSF to share and repost your photo.

Don’t forget…
Photo must be shared via Twitter before noon Monday, Aug. 17, to be eligible. Follow us @WSFerries and remember to use the hashtag #WSFcontest.

The fine print
No purchase of a ferry (or ferry ticket) is required.

Winning photographs will be judged by Jeanette Mills, director of Visual Services for the University of Washington School of Art + Art History + Design. The top five entries will be contacted via Twitter by August 20 and invited on a behind-the-scenes tour of a state ferry.

For more information read through the contest rules (pdf 373 kb).



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Family Day at Lake Forest Park Farmers Market on Sunday

Sunday will be Constance Perenyi's last day
at the LFP Farmers Market (on right)

Join Mayor Goss, the Police Department and Northshore Fire Department for Family Day at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market on Sunday, August 9, 2015, from 10:00am to 3:00pm.

Residents of Lake Forest Park can pledge to prevent water pollution and receive a free Chinook Book or Reusable Grocery Bag from the City.

The Police Department and City will be giving out Cracker Jacks. Clover the Balloon Fairy, free music by Quichua Mashsis, and a fire truck to explore will all be at the Farmers Market to enjoy. 

The Lake Forest Park Farmers Market is organized and facilitated by staff of Third Place Commons. It is a fresh market with locally grown food, flowers, plants and more.

The market works with partner organizations and agencies to distribute Market Bucks, a food assistance program made possible with funding from Church of the Redeemer, Lake Forest Park Rotary, Lake Forest Park Garden Club, and donations from generous individuals. The market also gladly accepts SNAP benefits, WIC and senior vouchers.



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New scam: pay your bill for using toll road

By Diane Hettrick

Here's an opportunistic scammer, taking advantage of WSDOT's billing mess-up with the Good to Go passes. (see King5 article)

This appeared in my In Box:


Notice to Appear,

You have a unpaid bill for using toll road.
You are kindly asked to service your debt in the shortest time possible.

The copy of the invoice is attached to this email.

Regards,
Arthur Morton,
E-ZPass Manager.

Since we don't have toll roads in the north end, this one was easy to spot as fraud. If you read the message without the panic it is meant to induce, you can see that the language is stilted. Often there are grammatical errors. There is a complete lack of specific information - what road, what car, what day. what bill?

In addition, the email address of the sender is a string of numbers, instead of a recognized government agency.

The scammers are counting on an immediate reaction, preferably one that leaves them with your credit card information.





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New Senior Housing Community in North Seattle

Zenith Capital and Village Concepts announced they are planning to build a new 100 unit assisted living and memory care community for seniors in north Seattle.

The Linden Village Assisted Living Community (Linden Village) will be newly constructed at 13524 Linden Avenue North in north Seattle’s Bitter Lake neighborhood. 

For neighbors and others interested in learning more about the project there will be an open house and short presentation on August 12th at 6:30 at the Bitter Lake Community Center, 13035 Linden Ave N. The developer (Zenith), operator (Village Concepts) and architect (Innova) will be on hand to answer any questions about the project. Refreshments will be served.

Seattle is a dynamic city with a rapidly growing population. When most people think of Seattle’s rapid growth there are visions of young high-tech employees moving downtown. While that is one aspect of Seattle’s growth another mirrors the continued growth of the nation’s senior population. Over 10,000 baby boomers are retiring daily and there is an increasing need for assisted living and memory care facilities in the Seattle area.

Linden Village will offer 79 units of assisted living housing in studios, one and two bedroom configurations. There will also be 21 spaces available in the memory care wing. Such amenities as a rooftop deck, entertainment center, medication management and full meal plans will be available for residents. 

Federal Way headquartered Village Concepts - a pioneer in building and operating senior housing communities - will operate Linden Village. Seattle-based Zenith Capital is overseeing development and financing for Linden Village.



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Lynnwood speaker: When it's time to leave

Dr. Jim Turrell, author of "When It's Time to Leave," will speak at Unity Church in Lynnwood at 7 p.m. Friday, August 28 as part of their summer speaker series, "The Vibrant Life: Redefining the Aging Process." Dr. Turrell will teach participants to anticipate death--"our inescapable departure"--without fear, depression or confusion.

His keynote speech, "Time to Leave," will help them understand death as miraculous, natural and essential to their evolution. From the mechanics of grief and how to process strong emotions to the transformation of the finite human condition, Dr. Turrell teaches those approaching death and their loved ones to face the transition with peace instead of fear.

Tickets for "Time to Leave" are $25, with discounts available for individuals or groups from assisted living, retirement or hospice facilities. Please call 425-741-7172 for more information. Unity Church is located at 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway, Lynnwood 98037.



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10th Annual Catapalooza at Seattle Humane - 11 agencies - free adoption for cats over age 1


10th Annual Catapalooza at Seattle Humane 
Aug. 8-9 from 10am - 5pm 

Catapalooza is the most meowed about event of the year and a celebration of all things CAT-tastic! Bring the whole family down to Seattle Humane in Bellevue Aug. 8-9 from 10am to 5pm for a ton of feline fun. 

Catapalooza Activities:

Adoption Discounts:
  • Hundreds of adoptable cats & kittens 
  • No fee for first 25 Seattle Humane kitten adoptions each day! 
  • Adopt one Seattle Humane kitten for $50 or two kittens for $90 (normally $125 each) 
  • No adoption fee for any Seattle Humane cat 1 year and up 
  • 11 participating animal shelters and organizations (adoption fees vary per agency) 

Catapalooza takes place at Seattle Humane at 13212 SE Eastgate Way in Bellevue. Questions? Call 425-641-0080.



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Things to do at the Shoreline Farmers Market besides buying produce

Patty Pan Grill
Photo by Jerry Pickard

You might not think of going out for lunch at a farmers' market - but look at the options available at the Shoreline Farmers' Market on Saturday from 10am to 3pm in the Sears parking lot, N 155th and Aurora.

Patty Pan Grill handmade tamales and quesadillas (booth)
Jersey’s American fare (booth)
Momi Japanese food and shave ice (booth)
Wicked Pies pizza
Spice on Curve East Indian
Neema’s Comfort food
Seattle Barkery – dog treats!


And what about going to a free, live music performance? This Saturday two acts will perform.

PK Dwyer 10am – noon
Midnight Muse Band  12:30 – 2:30pm


Or medical treatment with community acupuncture?

Naturally there will be produce, flowers, and crafts. For a full list of vendors click here.



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Everything you need to know about Swimmer's Itch

Thursday, August 6, 2015

Start scratching now - and be grateful we're not including the photos of afflicted swimmers!

Swimmer's Itch has been reported at Echo Lake and the lake has been posted. One resident assures us that it has happened there every year for at least 60 years.

Here's what Seattle-King County Public Health has to say about Swimmer's Itch.

Close your eyes. You’re floating on your back (wearing a life preserver, most likely) at your favorite lake, with ducks and geese gently quacking as they feed nearby. Puffy clouds overhead, willows on the bank, and lily pads forming a soothing backdrop for your relaxing float.

And then a microscopic parasite burrows into your skin. You just got swimmer’s itch! 

What is swimmer’s itch?
Swimmer’s itch (cercarial dermatitis) is an itchy rash caused by a parasite in lake water. If you come into contact with water contaminated with parasites the microscopic parasites can burrow into the skin.

After burrowing into the skin, the parasite dies and the body reacts by forming red, itchy bumps. The itching and rash generally go away within about 5 – 6 days. Luckily, the parasites don’t spread from person to person. Affected individuals should consult with their health care provider if the symptoms become severe or if the rash worsens or appears to become infected. Signs of infection are increased redness, pain, swelling, warmth, and possibly fever.



Tell me more about those parasites
The parasitic larvae that causes swimmer’s itch are deposited into lakes via goose and duck droppings. Then, they infect snails where they multiply and develop. The larvae then leave the snail looking for a bird or other suitable host. Humans are not suitable hosts, however the larvae can burrow into swimmer’s skin causing swimmers itch. Bottom line: duck poop is bad news.

Tips for reducing the risk of swimmer’s itch include: 
  • Do not swim in areas where swimmer’s itch is a known problem. 
  • Liberally apply a waterproof sunscreen prior to swimming. There is evidence that this may provide some protection. 
  • Briskly dry off with a towel as soon as you come out of the water, including the skin under the swimsuit. 
  • Shower immediately if these facilities are available. 
  • Do not feed ducks and geese. This may attract more of these birds to the area and increase contamination of the water and shoreline. 
  • Avoid swimming in marshy areas where snails are commonly found, particularly places with lily pads. 
Most cases of swimmer’s itch do not require medical attention. If you have a rash, you may try the following for relief: 
  • Use corticosteroid cream. 
  • Apply cool compresses to the affected areas. 
  • Bathe in Epsom salts or baking soda. 
  • Soak in colloidal oatmeal baths. 
  • Apply baking soda paste to the rash (made by stirring water into baking soda until it reaches a paste-like consistency). 
  • Use an anti-itch lotion. 

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Sonando to play at North City Jazz Walk Tuesday

Sonando
Photo by Daniel Sheehan

The North City Jazz Walk welcomes Sonando to the 2015 lineup on Tuesday, August 11 at the Bounty Coffee House. This venue is sponsored by the Law Office of Gary East. 

Sonando was founded in 1990 by Fred Hoadley and Lary Barilleau to explore new directions in the blending of Afro-Cuban rhythms and Jazz. For over a decade, Sonando has performed original Latin Jazz at festivals, clubs, and concerts throughout the Northwest -- now including the North City Jazz Walk. 

Please note that 15th Ave NE will be closed from 6pm to 11pm between NE 175th and NE 182nd so participants can enjoy a safe walk. 




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State acts to increase ferry fares

The Washington State Transportation Commission held its final hearing in Seattle on Tuesday on its proposal to increase ferry fares. The proposal is designed to generate $357 million between July 1, 2015, and June 30, 2017, as required in the 2015/17 state transportation budget for Washington State Ferries’ operations.
 
A unanimous vote was taken to make the following changes to fares over the next year:
  • October 1, 2015: A 2.5 percent fare increase for vehicles and a 1 percent fare increase for passengers.
  • October 1, 2015: The current over-height surcharge for vehicles less than 22 feet in length is eliminated.
  • October 1, 2015: The over-height waiver currently in place for qualifying disability vehicles 22- to 30-feet long will be expanded to include any feature necessary to accommodate a disability on the vehicle, that may add height, rather than limiting it to a lift or other mechanism.
  • May 1, 2016: A 2.5 percent fare increase for vehicles and a 1 percent fare increase for passengers.
  • May 1, 2016: The over-height fare threshold for vehicles 22- to 30-feet long will be reduced from the current 7 feet 6 inches, to 7 feet 2 inches.


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Shoreline Chamber picnic Wednesday Aug 12

Shoreline Chamber Picnic

Open to All!   Join us


Wednesday August 12th
5:30 to 7:30 pm
Cromwell Park Amphitheater
$5.00 per person
$20 per family

Thank you to our Sponsors for their generous donations!

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Drop-In Bridge at Seattle Bridge Center (Jackson Park)

Spade tallies

Do you play bridge?  Do you wonder what it's all about?

Bridge is an exciting and challenging card game played by millions of people worldwide. Come learn a little something about the game, play a few hands, and connect with other bridge players in our area.

On Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9pm, Drop-In Bridge is hosted at Seattle Bridge Center near Jackson Park. This is a time for informal discussion of bridge topics for players of all levels including the complete novice. Usually we play several hands, and discuss interesting aspects of each one.

Drop-In Bridge is free; donations are accepted and all ages are welcome. Young children should be accompanied by an adult. Seattle Bridge Center is located at 1539 NE 145th St, immediately south of the QFC and Dollar Tree, and can be reached via Metro routes 64, 65, 73, 77, 308, 347, 348, and 373. There is also plenty of free parking.

For more information, contact Seattle Bridge Center 206-282-6414 or your Tuesday-evening host, David Dailey 206-200-2086. See you Tuesday!



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Great events and good projects or traffic headaches - take your pick

From WSDOT

Screaming Taylor Swift fans, about 50,000 of them, will pack CenturyLink Field Saturday night to shake it off with their favorite superstar.

And don’t forget the Mariners start a home stand Friday night. For all the details on special events and another look at closures happening around the area that could impact you, check out our WSDOT August calendar.

Aurora Bridge in need of repainting
Photo courtesy WSDOT

If you thought you could take Aurora south into Seattle:

Seattle’s landmark Aurora Avenue Bridge is getting a fresh paint job. Crews will start work on Monday, Aug. 10, on a two-year project to repaint and repair portions of the 84-year-old span. Most of the work will be done from inside containment platforms attached to the underside of the bridge. You can read more about the project in our news release

If you make it past Seattle, on your way to the airport this will be in your path:

Westbound SR 518 ramp to Sea-Tac Airport to close nightly beginning Saturday 

Catching a flight is stressful enough. To avoid more airport stress over the next two weeks, give yourself some extra drive time if you have to go to Sea-Tac in the middle of the night. Beginning Saturday, Aug. 8, the westbound SR 518 ramp to Sea-Tac Airport will be closed nightly at 11:30pm for paving work. Drivers will follow a signed detour. The ramp will reopen at 6am on Sundays and 4:30am Monday through Friday. There will be no closures on Friday nights. Work is scheduled to be complete at 4:30am Friday, Aug. 21.



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Veteran Deaf Educator, Lynessa Cronn, takes the helm at Northwest School for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children

Lynessa Cronn, Head of School
NWSDHH

Northwest School for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children (NWSDHH) in Shoreline has a new Head of School.

Following an extensive national search, Lynessa Cronn was selected by the NWSDHH’s Board of Trustees to replace Head of School, Peggy Mayer, Ed.D effective August 1, 2015. Mayer, who held the role since 2012, will continue to serve NWSDHH as Director of Student Services.

Ms. Cronn is not a new face at NWSDHH. A graduate of the University of Washington with a Masters in Special Education of the Deaf, Cronn has been a teacher at NWSDHH for more than thirty years.

“I've been fortunate to work at NWSDHH since it began in 1982. During those three decades I have witnessed our students become confident and successful learners, comfortable in the both the hearing and deaf worlds. I look forward to building upon this innovative model to support deaf and hard-of-hearing students, families and schools in the region,” said Ms. Cronn.

Kenneth Alhadeff, President of the NWSDHH Board of Trustees said, 

“Ms. Cronn is a thoughtful and intentional leader, with a deep understanding of the school. We are extremely optimistic and excited about the future of NWSDHH under her leadership.”

Founded in 1982, Northwest School for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children (NWSDHH) prepares deaf and hard-of-hearing students throughout Western Washington to be self-confident, articulate, and academically competitive learners and contributing community members. NWSDHH is one of the few deaf education programs whose research-based methods have been shown to dramatically improve academic and social outcomes for deaf and hard-of-hearing children. NSDHH is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.



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Shorewood 1995 class reunion

It's been 20 years since the Class of 1995 walked the halls of Shorewood High School. The old halls are gone, but we're gathering once again where the 100s unit used to be to reminisce and reconnect. 

Shorewood Class of 1995 20th Reunion Details, August 29-30, 2015.

For classmates and significant others: 
Old friends, music and memories on Saturday, August 29th, from 6-10pm in the new Shorewood Commons (entrance on the north side of the new building). Enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres, cash bar (non-alcoholic options provided), and a live band playing the hits from our high school days.

For classmates and families:
Family potluck on Sunday, August 30th, from 2:30-6:30pm, at the Richmond Beach Upper Shelter. Paper products will be provided. Bring drinks and something to share. Come enjoy the sunshine (fingers crossed) with classmates and their families.



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