GAME ON interactive roller derby experience, Saturday, Oct 10

Monday, September 14, 2015


Jet City Rollergirls from Everett present GAME ON, an interactive roller derby experience, Saturday, October 10, at the Shoreline Derby Center, 172nd and Aurora, doors open at 5pm.

Join Jet City Rollergirls for a special pre-season bout like none you've ever seen from us before! Two teams take to the track and put you in the middle of the action -- no helmets required.

This isn't an ordinary roller derby game. Inspired by classic video and board games, we're inviting fans to make moves that can change the odds for their favorite players. Buy power ups to help one side or obstacles to make things tougher for the other.

Come dressed as your favorite video game character. There will be a costume contest at half time.

You'll have to be there to see what happens! The bout is at the Shoreline Derby Center and features a food truck, a beer garden and kegged root beer.

Tickets are available online
Season Ticket Holders - FREE!
Adult $10 ($15 at the door)
Child (6-12) $8 ($12 at the door)
Child (0-5) free

Main Doors open at 5:00pm. Main seating opens at 5:45pm.



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Friday Round Table: The Engaging Resumé

This Friday (9/18): The Engaging Resume

We have talked a lot about style and grammar, tenses punctuation, etc. We’ve also talked about the non-human methods of reviewing resumes, Applicant Tracking Systems. This week we’ll hit on how thinking of your resume is more an advertisement for you, simplifying information, and trying on for size some drills in “sound biting.” Also: editing, editing, editing. Refining the art of Less is More!

There will of course be plenty of time for other questions regarding interviewing, cover letters, and what’s coming up between now and the end of the year. As always, great coffee from Central Market, with dunking treats.

Friday, September 18, 1:00-2:30pm, Shoreline Community College, Room 5116, Building 5000 (ground floor).  SCC Campus Map and Parking Info. All job seekers are welcome.

Coming up

We’re busy getting resumes tight for upcoming recruiters and other job possibilities. On board in the near future for Round Table: 9/25 will bring us Sue Putnam from Terra Staffing, and next month, we’ll have a recruiter from Costco letting us know about the ins and outs on landing a good paying job there. We’re heading to the seasonal employment phase of the year, and these opportunities sometimes turn into permanent positions. Be ready!

Also coming in October: Paul Valenti from Seattle Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens. A dynamic, entertaining speaker, Paul will share his story of how he went from literally Zero, to working as a Hawaiian legislator, and later, one of Seattle’s most connected job connections for older workers. Keep Friday, 10/23 open for Paul, this one is reservation sign-ups only!

For questions or more information, contact Ron Carnell, Program Coordinator, Workforce and Continuing Education, Plus 50 Career Builder
Shoreline Community College 206.533.6706



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County Council approves funding to address untested rape kits

The Metropolitan King County Council Monday gave its unanimous approval to provide $200,000 in funding for sexual assault experts in the King County Sheriff’s office to identify the exact number of untested rape kits that remain in King County, prioritize those cases for testing, and submit them to the State Patrol Crime Laboratory for processing.

“This is the right thing to do, and as we’ve seen across the country, this work often results in arrests and convictions of serial rapists and other criminals,” said Councilmember Rod Dembowski, the prime sponsor of the legislation. “It sends a clear message to victims of sexual assault – you matter, what happened to you matters, and we take your case seriously.”

Rape kits are intended for use immediately after a sexual assault has occurred, but once the evidence has been collected, it can sit in storage for years. Across the country, thousands of rape kits – DNA evidence collected by a health care professional after a sexual assault – go untested each year. In jurisdictions like New York City, Dallas and Tacoma, the analysis of previously untested rape kits has led to the identification of new offenders, linking of serial cases, and exoneration of the wrongly convicted.

This year, the Washington State Legislature passed House Bill 1068, requiring all new rape kits to be submitted for testing to the Washington State Patrol Crime Laboratory within 30 days of being collected by law enforcement.

“The goal of this law is two-fold: justice for the victims whose lives were dramatically impacted by sexual violence, and help for law enforcement to catch serial rapists before they strike again,” said Rep. Tina Orwall, sponsor of House Bill 1068.


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Notice of Public Hearing Northshore Fire Department

Notice of Public Hearing Northshore Fire Department
King County Fire Protection District No.16

TO: All residents and owners of personal property and improvements to real property located within the geographical boundaries of King County Fire Protection District No. 16 (City of Lake Forest Park, and the City of Kenmore);

NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of King County Fire Protection District No. 16 will hold a public hearing at the date, time and place specified below to:
  1. Review the proposed 2016 budget and revenue sources including revenue from property taxes and possible increases in property tax revenues, if any, as required by RCW 84.55.120; and
  2. Review and establish the Fire District’s benefit charges to be imposed in Year 2016 for the support of its legally authorized activities, which will maintain or improve the services afforded in the District, as provided in RCW 52.18.060.
DATE OF HEARING:
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
TIME OF HEARING:
7:00 pm
PLACE OF HEARING:
Headquarters Station 51
7220 NE 181st Street
Kenmore, Washington 98028
DATED this 2nd day of September 2015.
            ERIC ADMAN, Chair
            Board of Commissioners, KCFPD No. 16



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SummerSet Arts Fest - a big festival on a sunny day

A hat that turns heads
Photo by Bob Pfeiffer

Another wonderful SummerSet Festival by the founder / originator Cynthia Knox and chair Rosalind Bates, and the large group of volunteers making the event run smoothly.

Member of the kw’aXwad’ad’achi cultural family
performing the song of the Bear
Photo by Bob Pfeiffer

The event was held on Saturday September 12 2015, from 12pm to 5pm at the Ronald Bog Park in Shoreline, presented by Meridian Park Neighborhood Association and the Shoreline Historical Museum.

It was a beautiful afternoon and the festival was well attended with lots of activities for children and adults.

Natural sculpture by Jennifer Rotermund  “Gaia Mandala”
Photo by Bob Pfeiffer

There was Hands-on Art for all Ages, Live Local Music, Native American Dance and Drumming, riders in the Great Blue Heron Canoe, Sculpture in the Park, with food and fun for all.

The canoe passes floating art
Photo by Bob Pfeiffer

Rides in a Native American canoe were a big draw for both children and adults. The canoe was in continuous use through the afternoon.

The children were living works of art
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

There were over 22 events, tents with information and hands-on opportunities to explore and enjoy during the five hour event.

Martial Arts demonstrations
Photo by Jerry Pickard
Fudo - Myoo - Ji Dojo gave Martial Arts Demonstrations.

Photo by Bob Pfeiffer

Free ice cream was perfect on a hot day
Compliments the Meridian Park Neighborhood Association
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Meridian Park Neighborhood booth was very popular with their free Ice Cream.

Bluegrass jam
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The bluegrass jam, normally held at the Little Store, moved to the Bog for the day.

There were activities for children - crafts, storytelling, bubble art, hula hoops -- and there were a lot of young families in attendance to appreciate it all.

Walking the Labyrinth
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Original art works floated in the Bog and nestled under the trees, most made of native materials. Children and adults could walk the Labyrinth.

Weaving a story
Photo by Bob Pfeiffer

Storytellers enthralled young and old.

Info booths included Shoreline Rotary, Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Arts Council, Native Americans, Shoreline Knitters.

Photo by Jerry Pickard

Food was for sale so people could stay longer.



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Candidate debate Tuesday for contested Shoreline council seats

Sunday, September 13, 2015

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, corner of 145th and 20th Ave NE.

Every interested Shoreline voter is invited to attend.

Co-sponsored by the Shoreline Area News.



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From ditch to wetland habitat on Meadow Place in Lake Forest Park

Photo courtesy City of Lake Forest Park

A King County Roads team cleaned the ditch on Meadow Pl between 28th Ave NE and 32nd Ave NE and a Lake Forest Park Public Works team planted 176 new wetland plants.



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Eastside CHADD Tuesday - Navigating Section 504

Eastside CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder) will meet Tuesday, September 15 at Evergreen Healthcare (formerly Evergreen Hospital Medical Center) Surgery and Physicians Center, 12040 NE 128th St, Kirkland 98034, Room TAN 101 (downstairs), 7-9pm

Mallory Sullivan: Navigating Section 504, Step-by-Step 

This presentation will provide a step-by-step overview of Section 504, from how schools determine eligibility to developing accommodations for students with disabilities. The presentation will share important strategies for working with Section 504 teams, including strategies for developing and implementing Section 504 plans, and information for tackling challenging Section 504 issues, such as health plans and extracurricular activities. Ms. Sullivan will also share helpful tips to navigate resources to advocate for your student. Teens are encouraged to attend.

Mallory Sullivan is a Program Supervisor in the Equity and Civil Rights Office at the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).

$5 suggested donation for non-CHADD members. Meeting information and directions here.



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On the Mayor’s Mind 9/14/15 Summer’s End & Transportation

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

Summer’s End and Transportation

We’re quickly approaching mid-September, and soon Autumn will officially be here. You can’t beat the weather this time of year, suitable for both sandals and boots. The end of Summer is here, officially marked by SummerSet Festival at Ronald Bog, the first regular season Seahawks game and a cozy fire on cool nights.

What I love the most about the SummerSet Festival is getting to explore a beautiful, small neighborhood park with its own body of water. The festival celebrated its 4th year, with many great attractions, like hands-on art for kids and adults, Native American music and stories, a bluegrass jam, and art at every turn. This year there were even canoe rides and floating sculptures.

I’m always impressed by the beauty of the Willow trees over the green grass and the water. I can’t help but pause to reflect on the hidden beauty of this little gem of a park, right next to I-5. And one of my favorite things about our local festivals is being able to ride my bike to the various parks. It’s great to use an alternate form of transportation, rather than jumping in the car and worrying about parking or traffic.

It made me smile to see some of our friends show up to our Seahawks party riding their bikes (and I was impressed by their riding up quite a hill to get to our house!)... and even more friends chatting about the beautiful bike rides they had taken earlier that morning.

I love living here (you know that), but not just in Shoreline, in the Northwest. Most of us want to be outside as much as we can, getting some non-deliberate exercise, spending time either in solitude or sharing the beauty with friends and family. And while there always seems to be an injury comparison of some type, there are also always stories of adventures and fun, enjoying our beautiful surroundings.

I’ve been thinking about transportation a lot, which is not unusual given the traffic issues and Council work. But lately I’ve been thinking about bicycling as a commuter option. I have a lot of admiration for people who commute by bike, especially a Shoreline to Seattle, or longer commute. I’m a regular bus rider / telecommuter to my regular job downtown. Riding my bike in traffic isn’t appealing to me, and I know that it is very doubtful I’ll ever become a regular bike commuter.

One of the things that isn’t so great about the Northwest, or specifically the Seattle area, is traffic. We all talk about it, are frustrated with it, and at some point, traffic has been responsible for making us late (or completely absent).

Even though our public transit system needs a lot of upgrades, I’m thankful for Metro and the Route 301 that gets me downtown in almost 30 minutes (depending on traffic, of course!). Even more, I’m looking forward to light rail coming to Shoreline, in just 7 or 8 years. One of the Council’s priorities is upgrading the infrastructure around the coming light rail station areas.

The roads that connect neighborhoods to the stations need to be safe for pedestrians and bicyclists, and be able to efficiently carry busses, so people can get to the light rail stations.

In fact, last week, you may have caught King 5’s televised Town Hall on “Fighting Traffic”. I had an opportunity to ask Sound Transit Board Chair Constantine and Boardmember Balducci how Sound Transit is planning to help get the riders to the stations. You can catch the segment at this link.

A few weeks ago I also testified at the Sound Transit Board Meeting, asking that high capacity transit on SR 523 (145th Street) be included in the package that will make up the ST3 ballot measure, likely to be on the ballot in November 2016. We were excited to see that project make the initial list. But there is still work to be done to keep the project on the list, and to make sure that “studies turn into action.” (I hope to see you at the Shoreline public meeting on the study of the redesign of 145th Street, at City Hall on September 30, 6 - 8pm 

I love riding my bike, but I don’t think our traffic problems will be solved by bike commuters, simply because not everyone can ride a bike, whether it is a physical, logistical, weather, or “too much stuff to carry on my bike” choice. We can only expect traffic to get better if we take steps like reducing the miles we drive, taking transit and supporting building policies that will enable people to make carless choices, like transit oriented development. Something to contemplate as we sit in our cars or on the bus, trying to get to our next destination.

I hope you enjoy the changing colors of the leaves, and the fact that our kids are going to school.

See you around Shoreline!



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Vicki Stiles is guest speaker at Echo Lake Neighborhood meeting Tuesday

The Interurban Trolley passes under the N 200th overpass
Photo courtesy Shoreline Historical Museum

"Swimming in the history of Echo Lake" is the topic of Vicki Stile's presentation to the Echo Lake Neighborhood Association on Tuesday, September 15, 7pm in room 301 of Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N.

Vicki, Director of the Shoreline Historical Museum, will have photos and information about the early days in Echo Lake, including the Interurban Trolley, and the swimming resort.

Echo Lake Neighborhood is bounded by Aurora, 205th, I-5, and 185th.



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Review: 7 Keys to Baldpate is a wacky delight

Cast photo - 7 Keys to Baldpate
Photo by Dale Sutton

7 Keys to Baldpate…
By George M. Cohan
Directed by Gianni Truzzi
Edmonds Driftwood Players
September 11 to September 27, 2015

Review by Victoria Gilleland

Step back in time to an entertaining evening of melodrama presented in the style of an early 1930’s movie. There’s an awkward charm about the way the story is told and even in how the actors deliver their lines. Reminds me of the old Thin Man movies starring Myrna Loy and William Holden that I loved to watch on TV as a kid. I’ve always felt an affinity for this bygone era.

The year is in the mid 1930s and the setting winter at Baldpate Inn. A writer has bet his rich friend that he can write a novel in 24 hours. The writer is given a key to the Inn by his friend so that he can write in seclusion and without distraction.  

 Boyd Morrison, Edwin Scheibner and Danette Meline
Photo by Dale Sutton

Of course there are distractions! One quirky stereotypical character after another appears at the Inn... besides our writer there’s a hermit, a reporter, a railroad baron, crooked politicians, a widow, a gunman and a not so honest cop. There’s even a murder mystery to be solved. The great fun of this production is that things are not always what they seem!

Drama and melodrama abound
Photo by Dale Sutton

At the start of the play the wacky inn caretakers, Elijah Quimby and The Mrs., are perfectly played by Edwin Scheibner and Danette Meline. They set the tone for the crazy action to come. And, what’s not to like about the bizarre ‘Hermit of Baldpate’ played by Rob Gaston? He galumphs around the Inn as he promotes his own brand of mayhem throughout the production. The entire cast does a stellar job portraying the eccentric characters they represent.  

Costuming by Melina Boivin is outstanding... from the raggedy clothing of the local hermit through the fur-coated blonde bombshell in her form-fitting dress.  

You’ll be thoroughly entertained when you plan a night out with Edmonds Driftwood Players at Wade James Theater. A great way to spend an evening, and enjoy local talent at a wonderful venue!




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Ballinger Neighborhood meeting Tuesday

Join us for BALNA's September neighborhood meeting 

September 14, 2015
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Lake Forest Park Montessori Gym
19935 19th Ave NE, Shoreline


Also - do you have questions or concerns about traffic or bus service on Ballinger Way? If so, join us Thursday, Sept 24 at 4:00pm for a special 'Walk and Talk' with City, State and Metro officials who are coming to walk the area and personally register our input. Mark your calendar!



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Puget Sound Drainages Basin Study Open House

Puget Sound / Lake Washington drainage basin
Map courtesy City of Shoreline

Tuesday, September 29, 2015, 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Ave NW

The City’s Surface Water Utility is conducting a study of the Puget Sound Drainage Basins (drainages on the west side of the City) in Fall 2015 to identify drainage, water quality, and stream habitat issues in these basins and potential management strategies to address the identified issues.

In addition, the City will be assessing the condition of the subsurface stormwater conveyance system (storm pipe network) in each basin.

City staff invites the public to participate in an Open House to discuss the project and receive input.

If you are unable to attend the Open House and would like to share comments or questions, please contact Uki Dele, Surface Water and Environmental Services Manager, 206-801-2451 or udele@shorelinewa.gov.

Visit the project webpage for more information.



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Plus 50: Hypnosis for Success and Personal Optimization

Plus 50 Classes at Shoreline Community College for Fall Quarter 2015. Enroll now! 206-533-6706.

NEW! Hypnosis for Success and Personal Optimization
Hypnosis Works!

After becoming certified in Hypnotherapy and Neural-Linguistic Programming in 1992, Whitney Buckingham began using her skills professionally both in therapeutic and entertainment contexts.

Whitney’s extensive client list includes Microsoft, Boeing, Washington State Firefighters, Fred Hutchinson Hospital, Children's Hospital, University of Washington and more than fifty High Schools throughout the Northwest, California and Alaska.

Learn techniques designed to optimize performance for sports, school, job and life by increasing focus, retention and recall. Learn Enhanced Relaxation to reduce stress, increase confidence and improve performance through dynamic techniques, including self-hypnosis, positive self-talk and Instructor-led hypnosis.

6:00-9:00pm Thursdays, Building 3000, Room 3002, Instructor: Buckingham, W.
Tuition: $30.35. Start date 10/29/15 - End date: 11/19/15. Course #P-SKL 103 Item 6913.

SCC Campus Map and Parking info



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Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups

Kaleidoscope Play and Learn
Parents, caregivers, and children 0-5 years old are invited to come play, create, and learn during the Kaleidoscope facilitated play time. 

Activities include art projects, story time, singing songs, and learning to play together. Groups are free and open to children and adults of all abilities. No need to register, just come by. 

Fall Quarter for Play and Learn is September 14 to December 11, Thursdays 10:30am - 12:00pm. Third Place Commons, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155. Facilitated in English.

No programming the week of Thanksgiving, November 23—27

Questions? Call Lea 206-362-7282



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Shoreline City Council meeting Monday

Shoreline City Council Meeting Monday, September 14, 2015
 – Regularly scheduled Workshop Dinner Meeting Cancelled

 – Regular Business Meeting 7:00pm

Agenda Highlights - Link to full Agenda
  • Adoption of Res. No. 376 for Notification of the City of Shoreline’s Intent to Conduct a Public Hearing for the Purpose of the Potential Assumption of the Shoreline Transportation Benefit District
  • Discussion of the 2015 Second Quarter Financial Report
  • Discussion and Update of Environmental Strategies



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Shorewood tennis invitational 9/12/15

Shorewood hosted Sehome and Bellingham high school boys tennis team Saturday. The T-Birds lost both matches 2-5 to two very good teams from the Bellingham area.

Winning matches for the Thunderbirds were doubles teams Cameron Harford and Jack Stensrud, Simon Forinash and Andrew Counter and Robert Hoang and Tyler Gettman. Winning in singles was Gunnar Thorstenson. Shorewood travels to Stanwood on Monday Sept. 14th for a 3:30pm match.

Shorewood 2 Sehome 5

Singles
1. Max Shmotoloka S def Gunnar Thorstenson SW 6-1, 6-1
2. Shane Lynette S def. Jack Bong SW 6-2, 6-3
3. Reece Gilbert S def. Kyle Berquist SW 6-4, 6-3
4. William Zhang S def. Aden Helland SW 6-0, 6-0

Doubles
1. Darren Ma / Matt Jarret S def. Patere Smith / Joseph Jang SW 6-3, 6-1
2. Cameron Harford / Jack Stensrud SW def. Dane Faris / Henry Han S 6-4, 7-5
3. Simon Forinash / Andrew Counter SW def. Billy Harbison / Thomas Mankle S 6-0, 6-3

Shorewood 2 Bellingham 5

Singles
1.Gunnar Thorstenson SW def. Henry Ziels Bl 6-0, 6-2
2. Austin Shenton Bl def. Jack Bong SW 6-3, 6-2
3. Ignacio Gonzalez Bl def. Aden Helland SW 6-2, 6-0
4. Zach Nolan Bl def. Andrew Counter SW 7-6, 6-2

Doubles
1. Lucas Isurin / Andrew Suter Bl def. Conner Morrison / Max Buma SW 6-3, 6-2
2. Johnny Larson / Micthell Krell Bl def. Andy Johnson / James Qui SW 6-2, 7-5
3. Rober Hoang / Tyler Gettman SW def. Henry Spilkes / Koal Reyes- Schulze Bl 6-4, 3-6, ( 10-8 )

--Arnie Moreno



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Photo: Bitterns at Ronald Bog


Juvenile American Bittern at Ronald Bog
Photo by Martin DeGrazia


Martin DeGrazia sent this photo from Ronald Bog, of a bird he seldom sees in spite of keeping a watchful eye on the Bog.

Christine Southwick (For the Birds columnist) says that it is a probably a juvenile bittern as the adult American Bitterns don't hang out so exposed.



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That "Gratitude Guy" at the Senior Center Tuesday


Tuesday, September 15, 10:30 to 11:30am at the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center.



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Shorewood soccer vs Lakeside Saturday

Lakeside's Katie Bernardez and Shorewood's Jessie Wymer
race to get to the ball before it reaches the sideline.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Shorewood hosted Lakeside in a non conference match Saturday, September 12.

Lakesides' Arrryn Owens opened the scoring on a direct free kick that went over the keeper in the 20th minute for a 1-0 lead which remained to the half.

Shorewood's Kari Huntamer, number 14, blocks out a Lakeside
player as they battle for the ball early in the game.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore


In the 62nd minute Katie Bernardez finished a pass from right to left inside the box for a 2-0 Lakeside lead. Finally Anika Bull finished a short shot for the third and final goal of the match for Lakeside.

Lakeside 3 - Shorewood 0

Morgan McFarland kicks the ball up field from near the sideline.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Shorewood is 2-1-0 and had Abby Manins and Taryn Hai in net tonight. Lakeside is 2-1-1 and Maddie Walsh was in goal.

--Bill Wilkins



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Pressed plant crafts workshop at Kruckeberg Sept 24

Learn how to press and dry beautiful archival plant specimens for incorporating into art projects.

Make greeting cards or picture frames using pressed plants. Have fun making homemade gifts for the holiday season.

Thursday, September 24, 6 - 8 pm




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Volunteer Ministers work to end hunger

Saturday, September 12, 2015


Ariel Novick, Food Lifeline Volunteer Engagement Manager
at far left with a group of Volunteer Ministers.
Photo by Steve Pearce

The Church of Scientology hosted a World Humanitarian Day Open House recognizing the work of Food Lifeline in the fight against hunger and the church’s Volunteer Minister program. The event also called attention to the need for more volunteers to help in the crusade to end hunger in western Washington.

Keynote speaker Ariel Novick, Volunteer Engagement Manager with Food Lifeline, gave an overview of the organization’s work and impact in the area and noted its long partnership with Scientology’s Volunteer Ministers who do a monthly repacking project at Food Lifeline’s facility in Shoreline.

Last year alone, 10,000 volunteers from a variety of groups and individuals donated 46,000 hours, packing, sorting and labeling over 7.2 million pounds of food. This repacked food was distributed to a network of 275 hunger relief agencies in western Washington.

Danar Hoverson, Shoreline resident and director of the local church’s Scientology Volunteer Ministers program, noted that there was still a need for many more volunteers to help with Food Lifeline’s mission and gave a briefing to the crowd on the Volunteer Ministers role in helping in this and other humanitarian endeavors such as disaster preparedness and disaster response around the world.

For more information about volunteer opportunities with Food Lifeline, contact 206-545-6600. Those having a need for Volunteer Ministers can contact 206-284-0604.



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Op-Ed: Giving every child a fair shot at success

Rep. Ruth Kagi
Rep. Ruth Kagi represents the 32nd legislature district, which includes all of Shoreline, and Woodway, and parts of North Seattle, Mountlake Terrace, Edmonds, Lynnwood, as well as parts of unincorporated Snohomish county. Sen. Litzow represents the 41st district east of the lake.

By Rep. Ruth Kagi and Sen. Steve Litzow

Half of Washington’s children are set up to fail.

On the first day of kindergarten, they’re behind on math and language and don’t have the social and emotional skills to succeed.

These kids are starting a lifelong race 20 yards behind. Most never catch up.

If you’re a mom or dad, a business owner or a taxpayer, you should care. 
Because when children fail, we all pay the price.

Children who drop out of school, do drugs and end up in a life of crime cost taxpayers, on average, $2.5 million each.

That money could be spent making college affordable or fixing our schools. It’s as simple as pay now, or pay a lot more later.

The good news is, we have a solution: high quality early learning.

Research shows that children who participate in high quality early learning have lower rates of: special education placement, grade repetition, obesity and teen pregnancy, abuse and neglect and juvenile detention. They also have higher test scores and higher rates of high school graduation.

Scientists say 92 percent of a child’s brain is developed by age five, before he or she sets foot in a kindergarten classroom.

Washington has an ethical imperative to prepare all students to compete in the 21st-century job market and fully participate in democracy. With the legislature under a constitutional obligation to fully fund K-12 education, we cannot ignore highly effective programs that move children toward higher student achievement. Because we take our duty to the entire educational continuum – early learning, K-12 and higher education -- so seriously, we must invest in both high-quality early learning and our K-12 schools.

If we continue adding billions more dollars into our K-12 system without ensuring our children are ready to learn when they arrive, everyone loses. We’ll have a very expensive K-12 system and still over half our children will be set-up to fail.

We have an obligation to ensure every child – even children who are victims of abuse, neglect or poverty, have the opportunity to succeed.

That’s why we sponsored the bipartisan Early Start Act -- a comprehensive childcare and early learning quality improvement plan.

Early learning helps kids be ready on that first day of kindergarten and puts them on a path to success.

Lawmakers also have an obligation to taxpayers. We know every tax dollar must be spent as wisely as possible.

And early learning has the highest return on investment of any education - between $4-$17 back for every dollar spent. Yet, our state currently spends less than one cent of every tax dollar received on early learning.

Albert Einstein said, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.”  If we want different results, we must change our spending. We must invest in high quality early learning.

If world-class brain research and many economic studies do not convince you, consider the real-world experience of those who see the need firsthand. Law enforcement, the business community and military leaders agree that investing in high-quality childcare & early learning is the most effective step we can take to prevent crime, ensure a thriving economy and protect our national security.

This year's passage of the Early Start Act along with a new budget that adds $159 million for early learning and care with 1,600 more slots for the state’s Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program -- the largest early learning increase in state history -- will bring the high quality programs that we know work, to all of Washington’s childcare centers and preschools.

A strong start for children leads to more successful schools, stronger families, more self-reliant adults and safer communities.



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Spaces still available at LFP Citizen's Academy

Spaces are still available in the Lake Forest Park Citizen's Academy which begins Tuesday, September 22, 2015, at 6:00pm 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.

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 & Building Department

Classes are scheduled for 6 - 8pm. To register, contact City Clerk Evelyn Jahed 206-957-2811.



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Quintana Roo closes doors but sets up GoFundMe site



The Quintana Roo Mexicatessan restaurant at 160th and Aurora closed its doors on Friday.

The Matt Family, who own the restaurant, said "It has sure had been an adventure for us all. We have gone through a lot of up and downs. Happy days and some bad days.
 
"We got to the point of not having enough cash flow for the daily expenses and equipment repair."

Quintana Roo restaurant


They still have hopes that with community support, they will be able to reopen. They have set up a Go Fund Me account to accept donations, estimating that $30,000 will get them up and running.

"We have opened up the Quintana Roo Mexicatessen back in January. We served an unique combination of Tex-Mex food. The Shoreline community have greatly enjoyed our food."

The family has come together and decided to attempt this fundraising effort. 
"We could use every kind of support we receive from you, our friends and family. We strive to be back up and running but we cannot do it without your support. 
"See if this will give us a sign. Maybe a pulse that we should be continuing our business. If we raised enough to meet our goal, WE WILL RE-OPEN OUR DOORS!" 




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LFP catch basin replaced

Soils are removed from around the catchbasin
Photo courtesy City of Lake Forest Park

While conducting a routine inspection of the surface water system, LFP crews discovered a broken catchbasin.

Public Works team members replaced the broken catchbasin by using a high pressure water gun to remove and soften soils while the vactor truck sucked the material up into the holding tank.

The material is recycled at Pacific Top Soils in Kenmore.

Installing the new catchbasin
Photo courtesy City of Lake Forest Park

The broken catchbasin was removed and replaced with a new unit. Drain pipes were cemented to the new unit and the soil was compacted around it using a compressor hammer. Afer the final backfill, new asphalt work was done over the top.



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Shorecrest varsity tennis double-header Saturday

Shorecrest Varsity Boys Tennis
WecCo 2A/3A
9/12/15 Shoreview Park
Shorecrest overall record 1-4

Bellingham 4 - Shorecrest 3

Three singles players won their matches: Daniel Wacker, Jake Goldstein-Street, Steven Zhu.

Singles
Daniel Wacker SC vs Austin Shenton, 6-2, 6-4
Jake Goldstein-Street SC vs Ignacio Gonzalez, 7-6 (7-0), 6-0
Steven Zhu SC vs Lucas Irwin, 6-0, 6-3
Chris King SC vs Jonny Larson, 0-6, 0-6

Doubles
-Kasey Shibayama / Reed Tangeman SC vs Henry Ziels / Zach Nolan, 6-3, 2-6, 1-6
-David Kim / Tae Min Hong SC vs Andrew Suter / Mitchell Krell, 1-6, 6-4, 6-7
-Finn Donnelly / Garrison Pinkley SC vs Henry Spilker / Koal Reyes-Schulze, 2-6, 0-6

Sehome 7 - Shorecrest 0

Singles
Daniel Wacker SC vs Max Shmotolokha, 0-6, 1-6
Jake Goldstein-Street SC vs Shane Lynette, 1-6, 2-6
Steven Zhu SC vs Reece Gilbert, 2-6, 0-6
Chris King SC vs William Zhang, 0-6, 3-6

Doubles
-Kasey Shibayama / Reed Tangeman SC vs Darren Ma / Matthieu Jarrett, 3-6, 4-6
-David Kim / Tae Min Hong SC vs Waytt Brugge / Sam McNamee, 3-6, 4-6
-Finn Donnelly / Garrison Pinkley SC  vs Nathan Ruffato / Michael Barnstein, 4-6, 0-6

--Robert Mann

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Shorecrest football loses a close one to Lynnwood, 26-25

Shorecrest's Aubry Victor's 25-yard field goal attempt was blocked with just under 30 seconds to play, thwarting a furious Scots' rally, to help Lynnwood football prevail 26-25 Friday night at Shoreline Stadium.

Trailing 19-6, Jack Koss' sixteen yard TD pass to Ian Prieve pulled the Scots to 19-12  with just under a minute to play in the first half, after the Royals had scored twice within ten seconds in the second quarter.

Shorecrest tied the game at 19-all on Koss' pass to Briggon Weaver with three minutes to play in the third quarter, but the Royals countered with a score of their own as the quarter closed to make it 26-19.

When SC's Race Treat hauled in Koss' 45-yard pass with 4:27 to play, all they needed was the PAT to tie it up.  But Victor's kick was blocked and the Scots trailed by 26-25.

Prieve intercepted a Royals' pass on Lynnwood's 43 yard line with 2:18 to play, hope glimmered for the Scots. They managed to drive the ball down to the Royals' 10, only to have their interior line blocking break down on the final field goal try.

The loss leaves the Scots with a 1-1 mark. They play at Sammamish next Friday before returning to Shoreline Stadium for the Rotary Cup on Sept. 25.

Lynnwood    7    12    7    0     26
Shorecrest   0    12    7    6     25

--Frank Workman



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LFP Council Committee of the Whole meeting Monday

City of Lake Forest Park City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting on September 14, 2015, from 6-8pm at Lake Forest Park City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE, to discuss the Comp Plan.



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Wildlife-friendly gardening class - free with registration



The beauty of songbirds, butterflies, and beneficial insects is ample reason to create a wildlife-friendly garden, but there is so much more to the picture…

Wildlife-friendly gardening for beauty and sustainability, Tuesday, September 29, 2015, 6:30-8pm at North City Water District, 1519 NE 177th Street in Shoreline.

By taking wildlife into consideration, your home garden can have a positive impact on the wildlife value of the “green corridors” in urban and suburban neighborhoods throughout the Puget Sound region.

When these corridors provide good habitat for resident and migratory birds, beneficial insects, and other wildlife, they will in turn provide natural pest and weed control for the gardens within it, increasing health and sustainability while decreasing maintenance.

Emily Bishton
This class will provide you with information about tried-and-true plants, design techniques, and maintenance practices that will attract and nurture the kinds of wildlife that become a benefit to your whole garden.

The presentation will include a PowerPoint slideshow, a display of nest boxes and other materials, plus handouts on how to provide the four basic needs for wildlife and a “Top 10″ list of wildlife-friendly plants.

Light snacks including fresh fruit, crackers and coffee/teas will be available.

Class is free but you must register to attend by sending an email or calling the water district office at 206-362-8100.

The presentor, Emily Bishton, is a landscape designer and educator who has designed sustainable landscapes throughout the Seattle area since 1997. She specializes in wildlife-friendly and child-friendly gardens, edible landscapes, and in teaching clients how to use organic practices to install and maintain their gardens.

Her public landscape projects have included the Magnuson Community Center Bird-Friendly Landscape and Resource Conservation Landscape, the Orca at Whitworth School Garden, and Bradner Gardens Park Winter Interest Garden.

Emily is also the Director and Lead Instructor for Magnuson Nature Programs, which provides hands-on outdoor gardening and nature education for children, adults, and families.



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Photo: Goat landscaping crew

Friday, September 11, 2015

It is I, Billy Goat Gruff

We've finished the grass and weeds -
got anything to chew on?

These guys spent all week working the steep slopes of the fenced basin just off NE 185th on 10th NE.

Thanks to Cynthia Sheridan for getting these photos.




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Gentle Giving Fair will be held on November 14

The Gentle Giving Fair will be held on Saturday, November 14 from 10am to 4pm at the Richmond Beach UUC at 1512 NW 195th Street, Shoreline WA  98177.

This is a great alternative to frantic and meaningless holiday shopping.  Patronize vendors who support fair trade organizations from around the globe.  Donate to local charities who care for our less fortunate neighbors.  And hot soup to boot!



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Mental Health First Aid training

A young person you know could be experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis. You can help then. 

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches a 5-step action plan to offer initial help to a young person showing signs of a mental health challenge or illness. 

Two free trainings, sponsored by the City of Shoreline are available to people who live or work in Shoreline. 

Saturday, November 7th 2015 9:00am-5:30pm
Monday, December 7th, 2015 9:00am-5:30pm 

Pre-registration Required. Contact Tanya Laskelle 206-631-8836 at the Center for Human Services.



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9-11 Memorial dedicated in Edmonds Friday

New 9-11 memorial in Edmonds
Photo by Larry Vogel

From My Edmonds News
Text and photo by Larry Vogel

More than 50 firefighters, police, government officials and citizens gathered at precisely 11 minutes after 9 on Friday morning in front of Edmonds Fire Station 17 to mark the 14th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center by dedicating a new memorial to all those who lost their lives that day.

More than 50 firefighters, police, government officials and citizens gathered at precisely 11 minutes after 9 on Friday morning in front of Edmonds Fire Station 17 to mark the 14th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center by dedicating a new memorial to all those who lost their lives that day.

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