Photo: Pumpkins on the vine

Friday, September 4, 2015

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Fall is here, at least this week! And the pumpkins are reminding us that Halloween is just around the corner.



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Understanding and Building Your Personal Safety Net - Wednesday at RB Library

Understanding and Building Your Personal Safety Net will be presented on Wednesday, September 9 from 7-8:30pm at the Richmond Beach Library meeting room, 19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline 98177

Learn to assess and build “personal safety nets” for yourself and those close to you. Personal Safety Nets will provide valuable insights for improving your “people gathering” skills, asking and inclusion skills, and ability to deal with whichever of life’s twists and turns are staring you in the face.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Richmond Beach Library.



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Scots Smother Turks, 25-2

After a winless season last year, Shorecrest football coach Brandon Christensen might have been happy with any sort of win in Friday night's opener at home against Sultan.

But the Scots' coach was positively jubilant following his team's 25-2 win over the Turks, in which his defense shut out the visitors.

"I'm just so happy for our guys, especially our seniors. They've gone a long time without a win. "

After taking a 3-0 lead into the halftime locker room, Sultan scored its only points of the night on a safety when SC's quarterback, Jack Koss, lost the handle on an errant snap in the end zone early in the third quarter.

The Turks returned the favor on their next possession, falling on a fumble in their own end zone, creating an odd-looking 5-2 score.

Shorecrest proceeded to score three touchdowns in the final quarter and a half on three big plays.

Marcus Osborn romped for a 45-yard touchdown run midway in the third to make it 12-2.

Nick Kinkoff bolted for 66 yards on his way to pay dirt early in the final quarter.

And Ian Prieve hauled in Jack Koss' pass for a 34 yard score midway in the fourth quarter to close out the scoring.

Coach Christensen singled our linebacker Jake Smotherman for special recognition.  "Jake was in on over half of our tackles tonight.  I've never seen a linebacker with such an instinctive nose for the football."

The Scots host Lynnwood next Friday at 7.

The Rotary Cup Game against crosstown rival Shorewood is slated for September 25.


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Edmonds Driftwood Players announces new Education Program

Edmonds Driftwood Players announced their new Education Program this week. From Improv to a new school-year teen program, Driftwood is excited to offer additional theatrical outlets to the community. Classes begin at the end of September for the fall session.

“With such a rich arts community here in Edmonds and so many wonderful resources at Driftwood, creating a program that offers interesting and fun classes for teens and adults to explore theatre is thrilling for us,” says Driftwood’s Managing Director, Amy Gentry. “We don’t want to only be where people come to see theatre, but where everyone is welcome to become a part of theatre. And maybe some hidden talents will be uncovered!”

The four courses offered this fall will appeal to a variety of theatre-lovers who want to explore their talents.

Page to Stage – Playwriting Class (instructor John Ruoff), is a 12-week playwriting course that will teach students to write a short play from blank page to a staged reading.

Two 6-week Improv classes with actress Jenny Price will be offered and will explore the fun and finesse of improvisation.

Audition Workshops, led by director and actor, Ted Jaquith, will be offered once a month to help veteran actors polish up there audition skills and novice performers learn how to properly prepare for auditioning.

The exciting and new TIDES Program (Theatre Intensive Drama Education for Students), for performers ages 14-19, will be run by Morgan Heetbrink who has successfully directed the Summer Teen Ensemble at Driftwood for many years.

The TIDES Program will have a social-impact component that students will explore through community outreach activities, current events research, literature, and guest speakers. It will allow students to learn the material through hands-on experience and deeper study as a way to develop and enrich their performances on stage. This fall’s play will be Boy Gets Girl by Rebecca Gilman which focuses on stalking.

Registration for all classes is open. Those interested should sign up quickly as space for each class is limited. For information and registration, visit the website and click on Education Program.

The Wade James Theater is located at 950 Main Street in Edmonds.



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Shoreline author presenting first book at Third Place Books Saturday


Shoreline resident David Matthews created this story for his two daughters and now you can have it for your daughters, and granddaughters, as well.

This sweet illustrated children’s story is about two star dancing friends who wanted to be born on earth together.

The Star Dancing Girls by David Matthews and Illustrated by Johnny Skjelbred.

David will be signing copies of his book at Third Place Books on Saturday, September 5, 2015 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm.



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Letter to the Editor: ICHS supports Best Starts for Kids

To the Editor

On behalf of the Board of the International Community Health Services (ICHS), I would like to urge voters to vote YES in November on King County Prop 1 – Best Starts for Kids, an initiative that will improve the health and well-being of the community by investing in prevention and early intervention for King County's children, youth, families, and communities.

Our mission at ICHS is to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate health services to improve the health of Asian Pacific Islanders and the broader community. We believe Prop 1 supports our mission by providing targeted help for families in Shoreline and throughout King County to help them raise children who are healthy, strong, and ready to learn.

We know that healthy, safe communities reinforce a child's early progress and ensure everyone has a fair shot at success, regardless of where they live or their family income. Best Starts for Kids will help ensure that income doesn't limit our kids' health and educational future. Public investment is required to make this happen. Let us strengthen our kids and our communities by voting YES on King County Proposition 1.

Gildas Cheung
President, ICHS Board of Directors



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Compression brakes illegal in Lake Forest Park

Compression brakes, also known as “jake brakes,” are now illegal in Lake Forest Park. Compression brakes allow commercial vehicles to slow down using compression from the engine, which, in most cases, causes a loud noise to be emitted from the vehicle.

Review Lake Forest Park Municipal Code Chapter 10.22, Jake Brakes, here.



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Construction to improve drainage at Echo Lake Park begins Tuesday

Soils compacted during construction of the park
hindered proper drainage, allowing a small pond to form
Photo by Johanna Polit

Next Tuesday, September 8, construction begins to improve drainage at the lowest area of the lawn at Echo Lake Park.

Construction should only take five to seven days, depending on good weather, but the area will be fenced off for three to six months to allow the lawn to become established before opening it for use.

Only a small portion of the lawn will be impacted during construction. All other areas of the park, including the playground, will remain open. Be prepared for possible dusty conditions, noise and construction traffic crossing the trail.

Construction will remove compacted soils and replace them with well-draining layers of rock, sand, and topsoil. Installation of these drainage layers will raise the area’s elevation by six to ten inches and improve infiltration of water into the ground. One possible side effect of this improved drainage may be drier soils and potentially some golden lawn areas during summer months.

For more information visit the project website or contact Park Project Coordinator Maureen Colaizzi  206-801-2603.



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Statement from School District on agreement with teachers

The Shoreline Education Association (SEA) ratified a new three-year collective bargaining agreement at their membership meeting on Thursday, September 3, 2015.

The agreement will be presented to the Shoreline Public Schools (SPS) Board of Directors at the September 14, 2015 board meeting.

“We are happy SEA members overwhelmingly supported this agreement,” said SPS Superintendent Rebecca Miner. “…and are thankful for the collaborative work undertaken by both bargaining teams to develop an agreement that will support the continued success of our students, staff and community. 
"We look forward to presenting the contract to the Board of Directors.”


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Photo: Car fire at Deseret

Photo by Bryan Cummings

Shoreline Fire was on the job, putting out this car fire in the Deseret parking lot at 6:30pm on Friday evening.

Reader Bryan Cummings was on the job, too, getting this photo to share with us all.




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Charges may be filed in dog bite case

My Edmonds News has been following the story of the Shoreline boy who was bitten by a dog in a "No Dogs" area of Brackett's Landing on the Edmonds waterfront.

The owner of the dog left the scene but the mother was photographing her son and got photos of the dog and owner, which led to his identification.

At first, it appeared that there would be no consequences for the dog and its owner, other than a "dangerous dog warning."

But according to the story by Larry Vogel in My Edmonds News, felony charges may be filed.

"After reviewing the facts in the case, Edmonds police have prepared a report to the Snohomish County Prosecutor that could lead to class C felony charges being brought against the owner of a dog who bit a 6-year-old boy at Brackett’s Landing Aug. 19. 
"News coverage of the incident by My Edmonds News and others led to a tip that helped police identify the owner, a 40-year-old Edmonds man. 
"'We’ve been studying the facts in the case, and have determined that these might justify felony charges under RCW 16.08,” Sgt. Shane Hawley told My Edmonds News Friday. 
"The report was sent to the prosecutor late in the day Friday. The prosecutor will review the report next week, and based on this review will decide whether charges are justified, Hawley said."





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Pink Polka Dots Junior Guild hosts 9th annual Golf Tournament fundraiser to fight cancer

The girls made table decorations for the tournament 

Kids grow up a lot in nine years, but what hasn’t changed is this Junior Guild’s dedication to raising money for cancer research.

6th grade seems a distant memory to the founders of the Pink Polka Dots, all in college now, who started out selling handmade cards and gifts at the Lake Forest Park Farmer’s Market in 2006.

Cardmaking party

But the Pink Polka Dots will never forget why they began fundraising. Three Brookside Elementary girls started the Seattle Children’s Hospital guild after losing their friend and classmate Sydney Coxon to a brainstem glioma when she was just 11 years old. From this heart-wrenching beginning, the Junior Guild has always “thought big” and worked hard to raise money and awareness to fight pediatric brain cancers and fund research for a cure. They once said their goal was to raise a million dollars – they are ¾ of the way there!

Selling handmade cards at the Farmers Market
July 2015
As the original members have grown and gone away to college, new generations of Lake Forest Park kids have joined and carried on the Pink Polka Dots’ mission. This past year, the Pink Polka Dots sold their handmade cards and other merchandise at the Arts Council Gallery at the LFP Town Center, the Guild Association Annual Luncheon, the LFP Farmer’s Market, and more. The youngest new members held a successful lemonade and cookie stand fundraiser along the Burke Gilman trail on a very hot day this summer.


Next week, the Pink Polka Dots will host their 9th Annual Sydney Coxon Memorial Golf Tournament, Dinner and Silent Auction on Saturday, September 12th, at Legion Memorial Golf Course in Everett.

This year’s event sponsors include LMI Aerospace, the Coxon Family Foundation, Technology Marketing (TMI), ASC Process Systems, Kirtley-Cole, Presage Biosciences, and Frank Lumber/Kylemont Industries.

All fundraising proceeds benefit the research of Seattle Children’s Dr. Jim Olson at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Dr. Olson was Sydney’s oncologist and in the last nine years his labs have developed incredible new tools for fighting brain tumors and other cancers. Independent funding is critical to the development of new cures.

Selling lemonade on a hot day
at the Burke Gilman Trail

It’s not too late to register or donate! Join for the afternoon of golf and dinner ($130 pp) or the dinner and evening program ($60 pp). Dr. Olson will be the featured speaker at dinner and you can hear directly about how your support is moving us nearer to cures for cancers. Details here.

For more information about how you can help and the Pink Polka Dots upcoming events, including a first-ever all-ages Karaoke Night on October 3rd, see their website.



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Echo and Hidden Lakes remain closed

Thursday, September 3, 2015

 Echo Lake and Hidden Lake are both CLOSED for recreational use due to high bacteria levels.

Resamplings on Thursday continued to show high levels of bacteria. 

The current conditions in both lakes make them unsuitable for recreational water activities. Signs indicating closure will remain in place at both lakes. Both lakes will remain closed until such time as it is safe to reopen.

Results from the next resampling will be available Wednesday, September 9.

For questions, contact Surface Water Quality Specialist Melissa Ivancevich at 206-801-2453.



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Jesus Christ Superstar at Seattle Musical Theater opens Sept 11



David Caldwell as Jesus at Seattle Musical Theatre
Photo by Jeff Carpenter

SMT’s 2015/2016 season roars to life with the high-voltage rock opera JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice.

A unique take on the gospels, Superstar recounts the last week of Jesus’s life, focusing on his close, but fraught relationship with Judas. The critically acclaimed score features favorites “Heaven on Their Minds,” “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “What’s the Buzz,” “Herod’s Song,” “Superstar,” and many others.

SMT’s Superstar is directed by Billie Wildrick, with music direction by Brandon Peck and choreography by Troy Wageman. 

September 11-October 4, 2015
7:30pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun 

Seattle Musical Theater
7120 62nd Ave NE Building 47
Seattle, WA 98115, located in Magnuson Park. 

Tickets (starting at $20) are available online.

 

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Saturday is the last day for the storm debris container at Town Center

Lake Forest Park residents - Saturday is the last day you can take your storm debris to the big, commercial waste container that Republic Services has at City Hall.

9am - 3pm or until full whichever comes first.



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Richmond Jr. Football Jamboree attracts a crowd in spite of the windstorm

Richmond Jr Football 89er
Photo by Geoff Vlcek

Richmond Jr. Football and Cheer held their Jamboree Saturday, August 29, at Shoreline Stadium, in spite of the windstorm.

Teams from around the area participated. Nearly a thousand players and parents came through during the course of the day.

Richmond Jr Football 76er
Photo by Geoff Vlcek

They had a special breakfast event, and held a food drive for Shoreline's Food Lifeline.

Dakota from the Edmonds Warriors Jr Football PeeWees
Photo by Geoff Vlcek

Geoff Vlcek was delighted to find two girls in the PeeWee division - Dakota from the Edmonds Warriors Jr Football PeeWees, and Abby from Richmond Junior Football.

She and Dakota have inspired women who play in the WFA on the Everett Reign so they are going to come to one of each of their games to meet them and show some support for them!


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Progress on the Veterans Memorial

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Steve Robinson was at City Hall Thursday as the bricklayer was working on the Shoreline Veterans Memorial.

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

This was the view from the 3rd floor of City Hall Friday. 

Purchase a brick to be engraved or donate to the construction of the project here.


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Shoreline teachers approve 3-year contract

By Marianne Deal Stephens

On Thursday, September 3, 2015, 97% of Shoreline Education Association members voted to ratify a new three-year contract with the Shoreline School District. SEA President David Guthrie said that the teachers are “very excited” about the contract, which opens up a “whole new opportunity to move our district forward.”

The contract includes a 4.2% increase in teacher compensation in year one, or 5.3% of the base contract. (Teacher pay is a combination of base pay from the state and locally bargained TRI—time, responsibility, and incentive—pay, so percentages vary based on which portions of compensation form the basis of calculation.) Teachers will have a new compensation model linked to comparable districts. A new midyear roll up will mean a further adjustment to compensation a few months into the 2015-16 school year. According to David Guthrie, the roll up means that local teachers can expect to see a midyear increase.

The agreement also includes several supports for student learning that were priorities for the SEA, including:

  • a full-time counselor in every elementary school
  • instructional coaches who will help teachers with instructional techniques and curriculum design
  • a mentor program to support new teachers

SEA President Guthrie noted that “Shoreline is a unique community.” While bargaining involved some difficult conversations, there is a strength in the relationship between management and labor here in Shoreline. Guthrie characterized both parties—the school district and the SEA— as having a distinct culture of “how to get to yes.”

Wednesday, September 9 is the first student day of the 2015-16 school year in the Shoreline School District.



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Eat frozen yogurt Sunday and support the Shorecrest band program



This Sunday, September 6th - Swirl Frozen Yogurt, located in the Lake Forest Park Town Center, will be donating 10% of their receipts to Dublin Dollars.

Dublin Dollars is the non profit organization which raises funds to support the Shorecrest High School Band Program's travels to Ireland in March 2016.

Please support our band, flag, lassie and pipers by enjoying some delicious Swirl frozen yogurt on Sunday!!


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Finally - all the power is on

By Diane Hettrick

Here's the news: the only power outage in the Seattle City Light service territory - is not in Lake Forest Park!

In fact, only one customer is without power at this writing (8:45pm Friday) and they are in the Northgate neighborhood.

Since we had our November windstorm in August this year, maybe we get to cook our Thanksgiving turkeys without a power outage.

It would be nice if the Holiday bazaars could have lights this year. I remember a big gift show at Lake Forest Park Elementary in the dark. I think that was the same year the power went out right in the middle of turkey cooking. 

A couple of years ago the Senior Center had to bring in lanterns for their annual Holiday Craft fair. And this year, the Back to School event, most of which is outside, had to solider on through wind, rain, and no power for the inside events. Kudos to the hairdressers who did 100 hair cuts by flashlight!



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Eagle Scout project collects donations for wildfire victims this Saturday

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Photo courtesy Dept of Natural Resources

The Boy Scouts America Troop 309 of Shoreline together with the Lake Forest Park Rotary Club, will be sponsoring a donation drive of new and like new household items and clothing and to be driven to Eastern Washington distribution site to aid those who have lost property and income due to the Chelan and Okanogan Complex Wildfires.

This is an Eagle Scout Project organized by David Park of Troop 309.

The Scouts may only accept like new items that are clean and/or operate without need of repairs. Clothing must be clean and like new (i.e. no holes and ready to wear).

Other needed items include:
  • food that is not expired and does not need to be cooked (e.g peanut butter, canned ham etc.)
  • paper plates and cups, plastic utensils
  • bottled water, diapers, towels
  • books, and games

The items will be trucked to Eastern Washington Sunday morning September 6th for immediate distribution. On site cash donations (checks only please) will be accepted by the Lake Forest Park Rotary Foundation (a 501(c)(3) charitable organization) for the sole purpose of immediate use by relief organizations in Eastern Washington.

Saturday, September 5, 2015 9:00am to 5:00pm at Meridian Park Elementary School Parking Lot on the corner of 17077 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133.



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Lake Forest Park woman on cooking show Thursday

Update: LFP resident Alice Currah's appearance on the prime time NBC show Food Fighters is Thursday evening, September 3, at 8pm on Channel 5 NBC.




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Owner of dog who bit Shoreline boy has been located


Thanks to a tip from a citizen, Edmonds police have identified the owner of the dog who attacked a 6-year-old Shoreline boy in the “no dogs” area of Brackett’s Landing Park in Edmonds on Aug. 19. The owner did not identify himself and left the scene with the dog immediately after the incident.

Fortunately the boy’s mother was taking video on her cell phone at the time of the attack. Edmonds Police circulated screen shots from the video to My Edmonds News and others (See previous article) in an attempt to locate the dog and its owner.

“The child was taken to Swedish/Edmonds for treatment of puncture wounds around his mouth, chin and arm,” said Edmonds Police spokesperson Sgt. Shane Hawley. “He was taken home from the ER with no hospital stay, and is doing well.” 
“We received several tips from the public.  One of them panned out and led us to the suspect,” Hawley said.

According to Hawley, the owner is a 40-year-old man from Edmonds, and the dog, a female pit bull mix, is unlicensed. The incident occurred in the beach area north of the restrooms and below Sunset Avenue, which is posted “no dogs.” The owner has been charged with two animal control violations: 1) having a dog in a no dogs allowed area, and 2) no animal license.

Hawley explained that no criminal charges can be brought against the owner because a dog bite is not considered an assault under state law. This also means there is no criminal violation for leaving the scene of the incident.

However, Edmonds City Code calls for animals involved in bite incidents to be quarantined for 10 days, with the quarantine period starting at the time of the bite. Quarantine does not necessarily have to be at a kennel.  The dog can be placed on quarantine at the owners home. But in this case, by the time the dog and owner were found, the 10-day period was already over.

“We checked with the animal’s vet and the dog was current on shots and in good health, posing no health risk to the boy,” Hawley said.   “We also served the owner with a potentially dangerous dog declaration.”

Dangerous dog declarations are part of the Edmonds Quarantine Statute (EMC5.05.040), and require that the pet owner take extra measures including the purchase of extended liability coverage and building enhanced enclosures.




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Update: the power is on, except...

By Diane Hettrick

I heard from the last person to regain their power in Lake Forest Park. She said it took a new power line from the pole to her house, but she had power by noon on Wednesday.

However, there are now ten customers without power as of 9:45pm on Wednesday, from three outages - one in Lake Forest Park and two in Shoreline. I don't know if they were not reported before, if they are new outages, or if they were masked by the big outages areas surrounding them, but City Light is on the job.

City Light reports seven outages affecting 59 customers in all of King County, down from 58,000 after the storm.



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Neighborly is now hiring

Neighborly is now hiring!

We are a fully-funded Seattle startup rethinking how local services are provided, looking for exceptional people to help get the company off the ground.

Tasks include deliveries, yard work, shopping, and other household services.

  • $20/hr when working
  • Set your schedule (min 15 hrs/wk)
  • Must have a car and an iPhone
  • Must be 21 or older
  • Must live in the Seattle area

Send resumes to start now



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Shoreline City Council meeting cancelled

Due to the Labor Day Holiday, the Shoreline City Council Business Meeting on September 7, 2015 is cancelled. The next meeting of the Shoreline City Council will be held Monday, September 14, 2015.



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RBCA September community meeting stars City Council candidates and Richmond Beach Planning Group on Point Wells

Richmond Beach Community Association's
September Community Meeting
City Council Candidates
and Richmond Beach Planning Group on Point Wells
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 7:00pm - social time, 7:30pm - meeting
Richmond Beach Congregational Church
1512 NW 195th Street, Shoreline

While our Shoreline community baked in the heat of a record-hot summer, a community planning group quietly kept the issue of Point Wells cooking on the front burners with heat turned to high. At Richmond Beach Community Association's September Community Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 7:30pm, the planning group will dish out the fruits of their efforts. The September menu will feature two main attractions: an update on Point Wells happenings and Shoreline City Council candidates speaking exclusively on the topic of Point Wells.

The community planning group consists of a coalition of residents from the greater Richmond Beach community, including representatives from Richmond Beach Advocates, Save Richmond Beach, Shoreline Coalition for Open Government, plus individual community activists in the Richmond Beach and Innis Arden neighborhoods.

At the September Community Meeting, this group will first update you on a variety of critical Point Wells issues. Following this presentation, Shoreline City Council candidates will speak to specific questions about these issues that we prepared for them in advance of the meeting. Time permitting after the candidates’ comments, we will field questions from the audience.

Note that at Richmond Beach Community Association's October Community Meeting, the Council Candidates will participate at our annual Candidates Forum (Tuesday, Oct. 13, 7:00 p.m.) and community members will have the opportunity to interact with the candidates on a variety of issues, including Point Wells.

Below are the major topics for discussion at the September community meeting:
  • Shoreline/BSRE Transportation Corridor Study (TCS)
  • Two Access Roads to Point Wells
  • Tolling on Richmond Beach Drive
  • 90 Foot Maximum Height on Point Wells Buildings
  • Status of Draft EIS
  • Fiscal Analysis of Annexation Alternatives
  • City of Shoreline Leverage to Influence the Traffic and Scale of the Development
On many fronts active participation is needed now more than ever. Community participation includes active involvement leading up to the November elections. Become an informed voter. Demand accountability from both the current and new City Counc
Community participation also includes ongoing financial contributions to help support community efforts. Make checks payable to Richmond Beach Advocates and mail to P.O. Box 60186, Richmond Beach, WA 98160-0186. Or donate online.


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Call for Artists: show on the walls at the Gallery at Town Center

Show your work at
The Gallery at Town Center

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is looking for local artists to show in 2016 at The Gallery at Town Center in Lake Forest Park.

Artists are invited to submit the following via email
  • A letter of interest
  • ResumĂ©
  • Artist’s statement with website address, if applicable

  • 10-15 digital images that reflect a cohesive body of work with an image list that includes title, medium, size and price
If accepted to show, all work must be hand delivered – no shipped work will be accepted.

The Gallery at Town Center is a not-for-profit gallery and features six week, two person exhibits with each artist showing on 9 feet of wall space. The gallery schedule is set on a yearly basis. The gallery also features a gift shop with artist-made small works and jewelry. Applying for gift items is a different process. See website for more information.

All work shown in the gallery must be original and for sale. Commission on sold work is 50% with a maximum commission of $80. The Gallery is located inside, on the lower level of the Lake Forest Park Town Center at 17171 Bothell Way NE. You are encouragesd to stop by and view the space.

2016 Application Deadline: October 31, 2015


If unable to submit via email, send materials to:
 
The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council

Attn: Gallery Director

18560 1st Ave NE

Shoreline, WA 98155

Questions: 206-588-8332 (Wed or Thurs only, 12pm-5pm) or email

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. Proceeds from the Gallery at Town Center help fund arts programs and events.



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Wish List for United We Stand Tent City in Ridgecrest

Groups can volunteer to serve dinner
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

Rain City Rotary of Shoreline fed dinner to the United We Stand Tent City located at the Bethel Lutheran Church (17418 8th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155).  They were very appreciative of the dinner and company.

We offered to pass on to the larger Shoreline community some of the items they are in need of. You are welcome to drop off items at their location on 174th street behind the church building.

For more information on the encampment and to sign up to provide a meal please see their website here. Currently they have 25 people living there so providing a meal is very manageable for a small group.

Need List:
Medicine kit (high priority)
Batteries:  AAA, AA, C, D
Bottled water, all sizes
Drink/juice mix
Zip lock bags, large size
Paper plates, heavy duty
Paper towels and napkins
Disposable cups for hot and cold 
Forks, spoons, knives
Coffee/creamer/sugar
Refill propane tanks
Wet wipes for the body
Brush to clean grill
Dust pans
Blankets/sleeping bags
Gift cards: Safeway, QFC, Fred Meyer
Men's and Woman's underwear and socks
Canned food/non-perishables
Bus tickets
Foot powder/spray
Bleach
Dish washing soap
Ice bag for coolers
Aluminum Foil
Empty spray bottles
Bug repellent (citronella candles, OFF Bug Spray, etc.)
Anything you may think a camp could use!  

Rain City Rotary meets most Thursday nights at 6:30pm in the Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N.  Check out our website for more information on where we are volunteering or meeting.  We would welcome you to join us!



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UnitedHealthcare’s Small Steps Program™ provides healthy food and education to ICHS families



One in five children in Shoreline Schools live in a household that struggles to put food on the table, and more than 23 percent of adults over 60 state-wide are food insecure.

UnitedHealthcare’s Small Steps Program™ Provides Healthy Food and Education to Families at Local Farmers’ Markets in Pierce, King and Snohomish Counties

UnitedHealthcare, in partnership with the Washington State Department of Health Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentives (FINI) project, will contribute more than $125,000 to help Medicaid and food stamp beneficiaries access healthy food and information through the Small Steps program.

Throughout the summer individuals who meet with a provider, health coach or nutritionist at one of 20 partnering Federally Qualified Health Center clinics in Pierce, King and Snohomish counties, will receive a voucher for a local farmers’ market where they can pick up a bag of produce with recipes and food preparation information.

In our area, the participating clinic is ICHS International Community Health Services on Aurora, and the market is the Shoreline Farmer's Market. UnitedHealthcare Small Steps will be on site on September 5, 12, 26 and October 3 to provide additional information on nutrition, diet and exercise.

UnitedHealthcare representatives will talk about food insecurity, which is due to poor access to healthy food across the state, and will be on-site providing nutrition education including fun games and prizes for farmers’ market attendees. Additionally, UnitedHealthcare representatives will hand out tokens for the free produce to patients who are participating with partner clinic ICHS.

Low income patients that visit the Shoreline ICHS clinic in August, September, and October and meet with one of the medical assistants (MAs) onsite will receive the flyer and the healthy eating prescription pad which they bring to the UHC booth at the farmers market.

Shoreline Farmers’ Market, Saturday, 10am -3pm, 155th and Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133 (Sears upper parking lot next to Central Market).



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New principals at Shorecrest


Lori Longo, Interim Principal, Shorecrest

Lori Longo is Shorecrest's interim principal.

Lori served as principal of Kellogg Middle School from 2001 to 2012. During that time the school saw increased test scores, established a set of building and classroom interventions to improve student learning, and was a nationally recognized leader in the implementation of technology in the classroom.

The Association of Washington Middle Level Principals honored her in 2010 as the Kingco North Regional Distinguished Principal of the Year. Kellogg received the Washington Achievement Award for overall excellence by the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Intel and Scholastic School of Distinction Award while Lori was principal.

Prior to coming to Shoreline, Lori was an assistant principal in the Lake Washington School District and a math and biology teacher at Juanita and Woodinville High Schools.

She replaces Pat Hagerty, who left at the end of the last contract year for a position as Director of Secondary Administration in the Mukilteo School District.

Heather Hiatt, Assistant Principal, Shorecrest

Heather Hiatt is the new Assistant Principal.

Heather has served as the Assistant Principal at Woodinville High School in the Northshore School District for the past three years. Her experiences and skills make her an excellent selection for Shorecrest.

Prior to that position, Heather taught Chemistry, Integrated Physical Science, AVID Science and the AVID elective at Shorewood High School. Additionally, during her time at Shorewood, she served as Administrative Support Staff and completed her principal internship.

She has also taught at Squalicum High School in Bellingham and College Place Middle School in Edmonds.

Heather is very excited to be returning to Shoreline. She is looking forward to becoming a part of the Shorecrest community.



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Ridgecrest Food Truck Thursday



RIDGECREST FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS!!!

Maximus-Minimus will be on the street Thursday, September 3 from 5-8pm on NE 165th and 5th NE in the Ridgecrest Business District.

The Pigmobile

Pulled Pork, Chicken, and Veggie sandwiches - here's the menu.



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High School football starts this week

Another season of High School sports begins this week with football teams from all over the state starting their seasons.

Friday night the Shorecrest Scots host the Sultan Turks at 7pm at Shoreline Stadium. As is customary, the SC Boosters will be grilling their traditional $5 Full-Meal-Deal, for those who want to take the night off from cooking at home.

The Shorewood T-Birds play the second game of an Everett Memorial Stadium double-header at 8pm against the Everett Seagulls.

For all sorts of information about all the schools in WESCO, including  schedules,standings, rosters, and results, your one-stop website is here.



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Photos: The storm also brought fun and beauty

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

This was the scene after the storm passed
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

The storm that knocked down trees and power lines all over east Shoreline and Lake Forest Park also brought some dramatic views of Puget Sound and great fun for kite boarders.

Kite boarders were out in force
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg



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Registration open for the Monster Mash Dash


2015 MONSTER MASH DASH
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 

The Monster Mash Dash is a family 5K fun run and walk along Shoreline's Interurban Trail. Costumes are encouraged and prizes will be awarded for the best costume in each age group as well as best group costume.

The race will not be officially timed, but will be officially fun. 

The race will follow the southern half of the Interurban Trail. Distances will be marked for families who would rather complete a shorter distance than the full 5K.

2015 Race Day Schedule:
8:00 a.m. Check in/Registration
9:00 a.m. Run start
9:05 a.m. Walk start
9:30 a.m. Runner awards
10:00 a.m. Costume awards

2015 Registration here: Registration forms

Print form, fill out and mail by October 1 to:
Spartan Recreation Center
202 NE 185th Street
Shoreline, WA 98155

You may also register by phone at 206-801-2600 or in person at Spartan Recreation Center.

2015 Sponsors: Contact Special Events Coordinator Pam Barrett for sponsorship opportunities at 206-801-2634.



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Welcome Back - the power is on

One poor soul in Lake Forest Park is still without power but the rest of the outage map is clear for Shoreline and LFP. The Cities and residents have picked up the big branches and cut up the fallen trees on the roadways. The entire area is decorated in small bits of greenery, mostly pushed to the side of the road.

No one is looking into your back yard.

Our November weather is back, but no one is complaining because we all hope it moves over the mountains and tamps down the wildfires plaguing the central and eastern parts of the state.

You can catch up to the news by going to our website and scrolling down. Note that when you get to the bottom, there is tiny, grey print on the right that says Older Posts. Click that to see previous pages.



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New Shoreline business: Integrity Skin Care & Wellness

Cassandra Lanning
Licensed Master Esthetician
Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
Integrity Skin Care and Wellness is excited to provide holistic and integrative skin care, providing skin healthy alternatives to standard harsh medical skin treatments.

Holistic and integrative skin care uses a whole body approach to treating skin, along with products and equipment that are healthy and nurturing to the skin. By treating the skin from the inside as well as the outside, the overall health and integrity of the skin is increased. Healthy and radiant skin can be yours without any harsh, invasive procedures.

Integrity Skin Care and Wellness offers a variety of cutting edge skin treatments such as Microcurrent technology to energize and retrain the skin; LED Light Therapy developed by NASA to initiate collagen production, kill acne bacteria, and reduce inflammation; Diathermy to eliminate spider veins on the face, and skin tags; Vitamin and Peptide Infusions to rejuvenate the skin; and Facial Contour Massage, which is a form of Myofascial Release, to help unwrinkle your wrinkles. 

These treatments address every skin concern from redness and rosacea, to acne and aging. 

Open Wednesday and Thursday from 12-8pm and Saturday from 12-6pm at 712 N 182nd St, Suite 302, Shoreline 98133.

Integrity Skin Care and Wellness specializes in corrective skin treatment for anyone with acne, rosacea, sun damage, pigmentation, wrinkles, and much more. Other services include permanent and temporary hair removal, aromatherapy relaxation treatments, and nutritional therapy. 

For more information, contact Cassandra Lanning.  Facebook



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LFP Planning Commission Wednesday to review final draft of Comp Plan


From the LFP Planning Commission

The Planning Commission has spent twenty-nine evening meetings focused on drafting the 2015 Comprehensive Plan. Your participation through the visioning process provided guidance while Planning Commissioners studied past plans, collaborated with other Commissions, and as they drafted and reviewed the new plan.

The goal for handing the plan to Council for continued review is for that to take place during the regular Council meeting on September 10th. In preparation for that goal, the Planning Commission has scheduled a meeting for their last round of review before handing it to Council on Wednesday, September 2, 2015, 6 pm – 9 pm, Council Chambers, Lake Forest Park City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE. 

If you choose to attend, we ask that public comment be focused on the background chapters left for review. For more information, please visit the Planning Commission webpage. A public workshop will be announced in the near future, where public participation will be strongly encouraged relative to the entire document.

To learn more about the process that the Planning Commission has undertaken with the support of other Lake Forest Park Commissions and our consultant team led by 3 Square Blocks, please visit the Lake Forest Park 2035 Comp Plan Update website! Let us know if you have any questions.



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Lake Forest Park Citizens Academy announced

City of Lake Forest Park residents are invited to attend the first Lake Forest Park Citizens Academy, beginning Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE.

The concept of this free, five-session interactive training program is to give participants an insider’s firsthand view of how to plug into governance processes, how much services or programs cost, how they are funded, and how things are done at City Hall.

The classes begin at 6:00pm and are slated to run approximately 2 hours each evening.
  • September 22: A brief history of LFP; local government 101; separation of powers; description of roles and responsibilities of the Executive and Legislative branches
  • September 28: Lake Forest Park Municipal Court
  • October 13: Police Department and Municipal Services Department
  • October 27: Public Works, Engineering, and Capital Improvement Program
  • November 17: Finance Department and Planning and Building Department

To register, contact City Clerk Evelyn Jahed or 206-957-2811.



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Save the date: Shoreline City Council Candidates' Debate Sept 15


Briarcrest and Ridgecrest Neighborhood Associations are presenting the candidates for the contested seats on the Shoreline City Council on Tuesday evening, September 15, 7-8:30pm at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.

Co-sponsored by the Shoreline Area News.




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An eclectic mix of music at the SummerSet Arts Festival Sept 12

Jazz duo Julian and Alison
will perform at SummerSet
On Saturday, September 12, noon to 5pm at Ronald Bog Park, SummerSet Arts Festival will feature renowned local musicians and Tribes of Western Washington culture-sharing in the Big Tent and Bluegrass Jam on the side.

Scheduled lineup:

  • kw'aX'wad'ad'achi Cultural Family 12:15pm – 1:15pm Honoring Elders and Culture-sharing. Includes singalongs.
  • Dos Manos – Indie Rock 1:15pm – 1:45pm
  • FolkVoice Band – Traditional European Folk Music 1:45pm-2:15pm
  • Bluegrass Jam – led by Tom Peterson 2:00pm–4:00pm
  • kw'aX'wad'ad'achi Cultural Family 2:15pm–3:00pm
  • Shoreline Ramblers – High Energy String Music 3:00pm–3:30pm
  • Katywompus String Band – Family String Band 3:30pm-4:00pm
  • Julian and Alison – Jazz Duet 4:00pm-4:30pm


Katywompus String Band
will return to SummerSet

SummerSet Arts Festival: Celebrating Ronald Bog is presented by Meridian Park Neighborhood Association and funded through many generous partners including the Shoreline Historical Museum, 4Culture, City of Shoreline, Shoreline Rotary Foundation and Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council.

For more info or to volunteer contact Cynthia or call 206-218-3302. SummerSet is powered by Shunpike.

Updated 09-08-2015 11pm to correct type of music played by FolkVoice Band

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A few free oak pews remain

A few free pews remain

A few free oak pews remain. Get them now!

Ronald United Methodist Church, 17839 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, has a few remaining solid oak wood pews available to the community at no charge.

Various sizes, from 20 feet to 14 feet. Suitable to use as is, or re-purposed for furniture.

Please note that to see the pews, or pick up one or more, an appointment is necessary.

Contact the church office,206-542-2484, between 10am and 2pm Monday through Friday to make an appointment.




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