Photos: Pretty Purple Flowers

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Lee Lageschulte takes the flower photos, we publish them, you name them. Prince?

Follow up: It's a wisteria - a particularly gorgeous specimen. Thanks to all who responded!



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Executive Constantine previews first step toward preventing child homelessness

King County Executive Dow Constantine provided a preview of a new strategy Tuesday that will prevent youth and families from becoming homeless, based on a highly successful pilot project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

It will be the first initiative funded by the voter-approved Best Starts for Kids levy Executive Constantine developed to invest in prevention and early intervention strategies to deliver better outcomes in health and well-being.

The three-year pilot project focused on helping survivors of domestic violence remain in safe, stable housing. Ninety-six percent of those in the program still had housing 18 months later, and 76 percent needed only minimal services after 18 months.

Focusing on the specific needs of individual parents and caregivers

Rather than having a limited number of options for those who are at risk of being homeless, the customized approach starts with case managers focusing on the specific needs of individual parents and caregivers. Examples of customized interventions include helping a parent pay for a commercial driver’s license so he or she can remain employed, get clothes for a new job, or help with the first month’s rent.

“When case managers have flexibility to meet the specific needs of parents and caregivers, children have a chance to be children without the fear and anxiety of homelessness,” said David Bley, Director of the Pacific Northwest Initiative at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. “We’re excited that King County, one of the largest regional governments in the United States, is building on the success of our pilot project to prevent homelessness.”

Preventing homelessness is less expensive than providing shelter and prevents children from experiencing the trauma that homelessness can cause, which can have a negative lifelong impact on brain development.

Executive Constantine recently sent his proposal for the Youth and Family Homelessness Prevention Initiative to the King County Council. The proposal includes $19 million in funding paid for by the Best Starts for Starts levy.

Executive Constantine will deliver his proposal for the entire Best Starts for Kids initiative in June. Half of the funds will invest in prevention strategies that focus on birth through 5, when 92 percent of brain growth occurs. It will sustain the gain by providing early intervention as problems such as serious depression and addiction arise during teenage years. And it will invest in healthier, safer communities that reinforce progress.

--King County Executive's Office



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LFP Council meets Thursday

Lake Forest Park City Council meeting Thursday, April 28, 7pm at City Hall 17425 Ballinger Way NE, 2nd floor.

Highlights of the agenda

The Consent Calendar includes:

  • Resolution 1552/Authorizing Mayor to Sign Washington Public Agency Contract – Small Works, Consultant, and Vendor Rosters with Municipal Research & Services Center
  • Resolution 1553/Authorizing Mayor to Execute Stormwater Utility Replacement Agreement, Stormwater Drainage Utility Easement and Release of Prior Easement
  • Acknowledging Youth Court Donations and Establishing Appropriation
Ordinances and Resolutions
  1. Resolution 1554/Authorizing Mayor to Sign Memorandum of Understanding with Washington State Department of Health for the Violent Death Reporting System (introduction)
  2. Resolution 1555/Discussion of Amendment to Governance Manual for Council Vacancy
  3. Ordinance 1122/Approving Master Use Permit for Electric Lightwave/Integra
  4. Ordinance 1123/Amending Budget to Add Funding to the Annual Street Overlay
  5. Proposed Letter In Support of ST3 Project List
Council Action or Discussion
  1. Transportation Benefit District Annual Report for 2015
  2. Setting May 16, 2016 as Date for Special Joint Meeting with City of Kenmore and Northshore Fire District and June 13, 2016 as Special Joint Meeting with City of Shoreline


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Josh Cardin named Head Women’s Soccer coach at SCC

Josh Cardin named SCC Head Coach
for Women's Soccer
Photo courtesy SCC
By Donald Brady

Shoreline Community College is pleased to announce Josh Cardin as Head Women’s Soccer Coach. Cardin has extensive experience coaching soccer at the club and high school level.

He is currently the Boys Soccer Associate Head Coach for his alma mater Mountlake Terrace. Cardin has been an Assistant and Goalkeeper Coach for FC Edmonds since 2014. He currently works with the FC Edmonds G05 team that were the first Girls U9 team to win a U10 State Championship for FC Edmonds.

Cardin also spent time working with FC Edmonds Quiet Riot G97. Cardin’s FC Edmonds teams have won or tied 80% of their games under his direction.

Cardin was a three sport athlete at Mountlake Terrace High School and as a club soccer play was named ‘Defensive Player of the Year” while helping his team to three straight undefeated seasons.

As a coach at Mountlake Terrace Cardin has had success with more than just soccer. He helped lead the Men’s Track team to a “combined” State Championship as well as 4 straight playoff appearances for the Football team.

Cardin takes over a program coming off one of the best seasons in school history. The Phins finished 3rd in the North Region making the NWAC Playoffs. They then rattled off victories over Bellevue and Lane to reach the NWAC Championships at Starfire. Eventual champion Spokane knocked off the Phins in the semi final with a goal in the last minutes of extra time.



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Shorewood soccer team defeats Mountlake Terrace

Shorewood took a 2-1 boys’ soccer victory over Mountlake Terrace Tuesday at Shoreline Stadium on what Shorewood Coach Bill Wilkins called "another nice night for soccer."

Shorewood had some chances early but was unable to capitalize until the 30th minute, when Jack Bong was able to deflect a corner kick off a couple Terrace defenders and into the goal for a 1-0 Shorewood lead going into the half.

Terrace came out fired up in the second half and scored to tie the match. Terrace had a number of good chances after that and eventually was awarded a penalty kick. Shorewood goalie Isaac Whitaker saved it. This gave the Thunderbirds energy that led to the game-winning goal on a wicked one-touch shot from left to right by Ilya Panek with two minutes left that handed Shorewood the win.

Shorewood has an 8-1-0 Wesco 3A record (10-1-2 overall).




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Sleeping Beauty production at the Shoreline Center May 21




Sleeping Beauty
Adaptation by Lani Brockman, Music and Lyrics by Susan Bardsley
Shoreline Conference Center: May 21 at 11am. Tickets online
Production of Studio East

Princess Beauty is a cutie, but being pretty doesn’t cut it when you really want to slay dragons and find adventure. 
Will Beauty get to be her very own hero – or will she be interrupted by a 100-year nap? And will the Prince save her – or will she save him? 
(This StoryBook version isn’t just for girls – the boys will love it, too!)

Studio East is a nonprofit providing theater arts education and opportunities for young people to discover and explore the performing arts. StoryBook Theater is an adult professional touring troupe that presents original musicals for young children throughout the Puget Sound area and performs for over 47,000 people each year. The main location for StoryBook Theater is at the Kirkland Performance Center.



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Annual plant sale at Prince of Peace Saturday May 7


Annual plant sale at Prince of Peace, Saturday, May 7 from 9am to 3pm.

Homegrown annuals, perennials, vegetable starts, houseplants and Mother’s Day gifts at affordable prices.

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 14514 20th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155, 206-363-8100.



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2016 Shoreline Teacher of the Year


L-R: Assistant Principal Casey Campbell, Principal Lisa Gonzalez,
Teacher of the Year Marilyn Leverson and Superintendent Rebecca Miner

Marilyn Leverson, math teacher at Kellogg Middle School, has been selected as the 2016 Shoreline Schools Teacher of the Year.

“There is no better representative for our district teachers and their professionalism, commitment and work ethic,” said Kellogg Principal Lisa Gonzalez. “Marilyn’s true passion is for the student who has never felt confident or capable in math. With her enthusiasm, her encouragement, and her tireless work ethic, she is able to convert student after student to liking math and seeing themselves as capable math students.”

Leverson will be honored at a reception on Monday, May 23 at 6pm in the Shoreline Center lobby, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155. The community is invited to attend.

Leverson has been an educator for 35 years; the last 16 have been with Shoreline Public Schools. She joined the District in 2000 as a math teacher at Shorecrest High School before transferring to Kellogg in 2012.

“I think Ms. Leverson deserves this award because she is always there for her students,” said 7th grade student Eden Ellis. “She is always there for her students in the classroom and during her free time. She is the definition of selfless. I’ve appreciated everything she has done for me throughout this year.”

The Teacher of the Year is selected annually by a committee of staff and community members from nominations received from around the District. The recipient also receives a professional development grant from the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation.



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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Eleanor and Park

Eleanor and Park
by Rainbow Rowell

Eleanor is "that kid" -- the girl with the weird clothes, the weird hair, the weird family. She will never, ever fit it to the crowd at her 1986 Nebraska high school.

The first day on the bus, the only seat available is next to Park -- the only "Asian kid" she's ever known. And he won't talk to her.

Inevitably, perhaps, the two fall in love. Deeply, beautifully, and star-crossedly in love.

John Green, author of Fault in Our Stars​ gave the book a dazzling review. A few parents in the Anoka-Hennepin district (Minnesota) called it dangerously obscene.

Read it for yourself. It's not a fast-moving, explosive, car chasing love story.

It's the other kind.

I hope you like it as much as I did.


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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Wednesday May 4 at SCC: The Vision and Work of Goodwill Industries

Darryl Campbell, Goodwill
President and CEO
The Global Affairs Center at Shoreline Community College will present a free program next Wednesday, May 4 from 11:30am -12:30pm in room 9201 PUB: The Vision and Work of Goodwill Industries, featuring Daryl Campbell, President and CEO of Seattle Goodwill since 2014.

Seattle Goodwill works to enhance the dignity and quality of life of individuals and families by strengthening communities, eliminating barriers to opportunity, and helping people in need reach their full potential through learning and the power of work.

They do this by providing free job training and education – and basic services - to low income individuals throughout five counties in western Washington. Immigrants and refugees make up a substantial part of the population served by Goodwill.

For more details, go to the GAC website.

Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133, room 9201 PUB (campus maps)

There is a nominal charge for parking during the day.



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15 year old robs gas station at knife point

From Shoreline Police

Last night at about 1:00 am, a 15-year-old robbed a gas station at knife point. He fled and 911 was called, with an Officer on scene in about 10 seconds.

Shoreline, Kenmore, and Mountlake Terrace Officers surrounded the area and a K-9 Officer and his partner conducted a track of the suspect. As the K-9 unit was tracking, the suspect was located by one of the perimeter Officers and was taken into custody.

Evidence was recovered and the suspect was booked into the Youth Center.



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World Dance Party Friday - you are invited


A dish for the potluck and a willingness to 'dance like no one is watching' will get you into the World Dance Party on Friday at the Masonic Hall at 185th and Linden.

Free - food, fun, and multicultural dance and music. 6-9pm

On the menu for the evening: Filipino dance, African Pop, Indian Belly dance, Bollywood and Jai Ho, Contra and old time square dancing with music by a live fiddler, and Swedish and Danish family dance.



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Make the most of summer with the Art Council’s arts and jazz camps



The Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Arts Council has announced its summer schedule of camp programming.

We have a long-standing tradition of offering camps that are unique in focus, with jazz and theater options, as well as diverse visual arts classes. We pride ourselves on not filling time, but offering substance to our campers!

For more camp details, including class descriptions and to register, visit the website.

Art4Teens Camp: July 25-29
9am - 4pm at The Shoreline Center. $240
This camp is a multi-disciplinary art experience designed for campers 6th grade and above.

August Arts Camp: August 1-5
9am - 4pm at the Shoreline Center. $240
A weeklong camp where students explore several areas of the arts with accomplished teaching artists. Designed for campers 3rd through 6th grade.

New this year: After Care available from 4-6pm through Shoreline Parks and Recreation.

Shoreline Jazz Camp: August 8-12
9am - 3pm at Shorecrest High School. $330
Young musicians learn and play with some of the region’s most accomplished teachers and performers. The camp includes instruction in large and small ensembles, and a series of master classes to refine campers’ individual skills and understanding of Jazz. Designed for campers in 7th grade and above.

Camp Scholarships: A limited number of scholarships are available for all three camps. Additional details are listed on the Arts Council’s website.

The Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to is to cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts.



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Crime in Shoreline week ending 4-11-2016

Selected items from the Shoreline Police Blotter, week ending 4-11-2016.

4-2  Several officers responded to a report of shots fired near apartment on 9xx N 198th. When they knocked on the door, it was answered by a convicted felon / registered sex offender with a gun in his hand. Investigation revealed it was a Beretta replica BB gun.
4-3  License plate stolen from Carter Subaru spotted on vehicle in traffic stop in Lynnwood but suspect fled in vehicle.
4-3  Man with makeshift knife kicking over trash cans outside Fireside Homes on Midvale and threatening to "cut people". Told police they should have shot him and he was going to kill the man who raped him. Taken to hospital on involuntary commitment.
4-3  Found Harborview wheelchair in women's restroom at Paramount School Park during regular park check.
4-4  Man reported his vehicle stolen. It was found outside his ex-girlfriend's residence in Shoreline.
4-4  Police stopped a suicidal man from jumping from the I-5 overpass at 145th.
4-4  Intoxicated persons in altercation on Interurban Trail near McDonalds. One was stabbed and the aggressor is in custody.
4-6  Man called in threats to police - from public phone in front of station.
4-6  Man who was high on drugs or alcohol dancing in front of Lovers Packet, creating a disturbance, and refusing to leave. Arrested on outstanding warrants.
4-7  Intruders at St. Marks Catholic church ransacked the entire office building and carried away a small cash and check safe.
4-10  Woman stopped for running a red light was arrested for DUI. While in holding cell she started hitting her head on the sink and yelling she wanted to die. Taken to hospital on involuntary commitment.



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Photos: Take a walk at Sky

Monday, April 25, 2016

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

If you want to take a walk to see flowers, greenery, and experience the smell of earth - but want to stay out of the rain - the beautiful glass greenhouses of Sky Nursery are a lovely experience.

The coffee shop is now advertising sandwiches, so you can have an extended visit.

For those who prefer their gardening indoors, there is a large house plant section. The staff are very knowledgeable. I once went in and said - I want to buy three different house plants for people whose idea of plant care is pouring their leftover coffee in the dirt. The staff seemed to enjoy the challenge and sold me three beautiful and extremely hardy plants. Of course I was wise enough not to go back and check on them after I delivered them...

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

And then there are edible flowers.

--DKH



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Managing Life Transitions with Confidence presentation Wednesday


Managing Life Transitions with Confidence
with Rosalie E. Raine, LMHCA, CDP

April 27, 9:30am – 10:45am
15214 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133
Free presentation


Aging, disease, retirement, and loss of a loved one are some of the major life transitions we all experience.

They are all part of being human. Learn how to avoid the lows of Depression and the confusion of Anxiety by understanding the Transitional Process of Change.

Transitions are a part of our life but they don’t need to control our life.

This free presentation is an introduction to the Transitional Process of Change. Rather than be overwhelmed by major life events, you can prepare to move through them with confidence and the knowledge that you have done your best to meet the challenges.



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Photos: Dad's Little Helper

Dad's Little Helper
Copyright Marc Weinberg

Marc Weinberg had a garage sale this month with quite a variety of shoppers, including this duo.



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Average Joe Cat Show in Shoreline May 7


The Average Joe Cat Show is a fun, family-friendly event hosted by Purrfect Pals. On Saturday, May 7, dozens of cats will gather at Shoreline’s Spartan Recreation Center to compete in silly cat show categories such as “Most Impressive Ear Hair” and “Loudest Purr.” Think of this event as a huge party to celebrate cats and their quirks!

The photography show will showcase a room full of images of kitty models who are competing for titles like “Best Cat in a Box” and “Grumpiest Looking Cat.”

The event will also feature volunteers, staff and adoptable kitties from ten Puget Sound shelters and rescue groups, hot dogs and gourmet ice cream, a vendor fair designed with cat lovers in mind and a silent auction to support Purrfect Pals.

We will also have some very special celebrity guests at the show again this year! Oskar the Blind Cat and his buddy, Klaus, will be back at the show with some of their awesome cat toys and other goodies.

Fans of Foster Dad John’s Critter Room Kitten Cam are organizing the 3rd Annual “Kitten Cam Con,” a four day event in Seattle centered around the Average Joe Cat Show. Last year, local fans of the kitten cam were joined by dozens who traveled from New England, Florida, Arizona, England, the Netherlands, Australia and more!

Spartan Recreation Center is at 202 NE 185th St, Shoreline 98155, on the Shoreline Center campus, south end, behind the Shoreline Stadium.



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World Concern commemorates Nepal earthquake anniversary

World Concern delivering supplies after the Nepal earthquake
Photo courtesy World Concern


Monday marks the one-year anniversary of the Nepal earthquake. The magnitude 7.8 quake killed 8,000 people and injured 21,000.

World Concern, a Shoreline-based Christian humanitarian organization, responded to the disaster, and was the first agency to reach some remote mountain communities with emergency supplies, food, and shelter materials in the days, weeks, and months after the quake.

Because of the outpouring of support from donors, World Concern was able to assist 24,276 people this past year, either directly or through partners.

“I am so thankful for the thousands of people that joined us in supporting the recovery efforts in Nepal. Donations were made immediately, and our partnerships in the U.S., Canada and in Nepal enabled a quick response,” said Chris Sheach, Deputy Director of Disaster Response. 
“The road to recovery is a long one, and we will continue to work with our Nepalese partners in building the resilience of their people.”


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Rep. Kagi receives award for youth re-engagement bill

Rep. Ruth Kagi, D-32, has received an award from Open Doors Youth Reengagement for the drop out re-engagement bill that passed the legislature five years ago.

4,000 youth have received their high school degree or GED as a result, giving them the opportunity to go to community college.

Annie Blackledge and Mitch Moore helped craft the bill and get it passed.

"So pleased to celebrate this accomplishment together."



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Shorecrest student selected to participate in Student Leadership Summit

  Principal Lori Longo, Mariama Sidibe, Career and College Readiness Counselor Suzanne Monson and School Counselor Wendy Friedman pose for a photo after surprising Mariama in class to announce her selection to the prestigious Student Leadership Summit. Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools.


The Bank of America Student Leaders program has announced that Shorecrest High School junior Mariama Sidibe has been selected to participate in its 2016 Student Leadership Summit this summer in Washington, D.C.

The Student Leadership Summit is a competitive application program open to all juniors and seniors across the country. Mariama will join about 150 other high school students from around the U.S. for an all-expenses paid week in the nation’s capital, where she will take workshops with others in volunteer leadership. Only about three percent of applicants are accepted to the program.

During the remainder of the summer, Mariama will use the skills she acquires at the summit to return to a paid summer internship working for a local non-profit organization in the greater Seattle area.

A Shorecrest National Honor Society member and multi-year winner of the Presidents Volunteer Service Award, Mariama has already performed more than 425 hours of community service during her high school career. Local organizations that have benefited from her volunteerism include the Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Arts Council; POPY’s Café through the Dale Turner YMCA; and Briarcrest Elementary after-school tutoring.

“Mariama is a courageous leader among her peers at Shorecrest, speaking out for equity,” said Shorecrest Principal Lori Longo. “I admire her scholarship, integrity and spirit tremendously.”



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Is the water safe to drink in Lake Forest Park?

Lake Forest Park is served by four water districts - three of which buy their water from Seattle. Here are their statements on the safety of the drinking water pertaining to lead levels.

Northshore Utility District

Our water source, supplied from the Seattle Public Utilities system, does not contain lead.


However, lead can leach into water from home plumbing systems built with lead-based solder, brass fixtures, or some types of old zinc coatings used on galvanized pipes and fittings. Both Seattle and Tacoma have much older infrastructure than we have at Northshore Utility District.
 
The cities of Tacoma and Seattle suspect lead-related issues associated with older galvanized piping systems and lead “gooseneck” fittings. Northshore Utility District uses plastic service lines and has replaced nearly all older galvanized lines with plastic. We estimate that only a very small fraction of our existing water service lines - perhaps as few as 200 out of the 22,000 – are not plastic. Northshore has no record of any “gooseneck” leaded connections being installed within the Districts system, which triggered the Tacoma and Seattle concerns.
Seattle Public Utilities

After two days of extensive testing in five Seattle homes, Seattle Public Utilities confirms the city’s water continues to be safe to drink.

If Seattle customers are interested in learning what kind of material — copper, plastic or galvanized steel — the service line that supplies their homes with drinking water is made of, they can use a map tool. The map tool was previously created by SPU for another purpose and allows the public to research utility infrastructure.

North City Water District

Although North City Water District does get our water from Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), it comes to us via “transmission mains” (large pipes) which do not contain lead. North City Water District’s transmission and distribution system / service lines are all lead free.

Lake Forest Park Water District

The District’s water main replacement program has eliminated all galvanized iron water main from the distribution system. The District also has no record of any galvanized iron service lines or any lead “goosenecks” between the water main and the meter. This has also been confirmed from field staff as none of these types of pipe has been found during water main replacement projects or during repairs and general maintenance. See previous article



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Is the water in Shoreline safe to drink?

The water safety crisis in Flint, Michigan prompted Tacoma Water to test a few homes in their service area - and they found unsafe levels of lead. Seattle Public Utilities immediately followed Tacoma in advising customers to run the water for several minutes before drinking, while they tested their own system.

Now the results are in. Shoreline is served by North City Water District (east of I-5 and the North Ridge neighborhood west of I-5) and every other area west of I-5 by Seattle Public Utilities.

North City Water District is lead free
From North City Water District

Although North City Water District does get our water from Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), it comes to us via “transmission mains” (large pipes) which do not contain lead. Furthermore, SPU’s water system is not connected to Tacoma’s transmission or distribution water system, where the problem arose.

Transmission mains are a lot like the trunk of a tree, the distribution system (aka “service lines”) are like the branches, which have leaves (aka individual residences) attached to the branch.

North City Water District’s transmission and distribution system / service lines are all lead free.
North City Water serves the eastern side of Shoreline and the west side of Lake Forest Park.


Seattle Public Utilities
From their website

"Tests confirm Seattle’s drinking water safe to drink.

"After two days of extensive testing in five Seattle homes, SPU confirms the city’s water continues to be safe to drink.

"SPU started testing after learning last week that Tacoma Public Utilities had detected high levels of lead in four water samples taken from galvanized steel service lines.

"Learn more about water quality and the type of water line that serves your home by using our map tool."



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Metro Transit examines greening its fleet

Metro Rapid Ride bus
The Metropolitan King County Council has approved a measure asking Metro Transit to study the feasibility of achieving a zero emissions or carbon-neutral bus and van pool fleet.

With new research demonstrating that continued high carbon emissions contribute to global climate change, including the rapid melting of the West Antarctic ice sheet, today’s action is a major local step forward in what would give greater Seattle one of the largest, zero emission or carbon neutral public transit fleets in the nation. 

“For decades, Metro has been a national leader in reducing the overall impact transportation has on our air quality by implementing cutting edge technology and reducing single occupant car trips,” said Council Vice Chair Rod Dembowski, the prime sponsor of the motion and chair of the Council’s Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee. 
“I believe we must continue to lead, and push forward aggressively by pursuing a carbon-neutral or zero emissions bus fleet. This motion lays the groundwork to do that, as our region grows and the demands on our transit system increase.”

“I am honored to co-sponsor this significant motion and look forward to reading Metro’s report on the feasibility of a carbon neutral fleet,” said Councilmember Jeanne Kohl-Welles.

Studies indicate transportation as the region’s largest source of greenhouse gases, accounting for nearly half of all carbon emissions. Air particle pollution is a significant problem in the greater Seattle region, which can exacerbate conditions such as asthma. Seattle is also among the 25 cities most polluted by short-term particle pollution. The motion calls on Metro to prepare an analysis and recommend whether a carbon-neutral or zero emission fleet should be the preferred goal.



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Meet and Greet with candidate Brady Piñero Walkinshaw Sunday

State Representative Brady Piñero Walkinshaw, who is running for the 7th Congressional District seat currently held by retiring Congressman Jim McDermott, will be holding a Shoreline meet and greet this Sunday at the Shoreline Library,

The 7th Congressional District covers much of Seattle, Shoreline, Edmonds, and Vashon Island.

Sunday, May 1, 5:30pm, Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline 98155. Refreshments provided.

RSVP via Website or Facebook.




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Nor-King Craft Fair Friday and Saturday in Shoreline


Nor-King Craft Fair
April 29 and 30th

Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-4pm

Purchase those one of a kind gifts, have 
Lunch in our deli, indulge in our
delicious baked goods.

First Lutheran Church of Richmond Beach
18354 8th Ave NW, Shoreline, WA 98177


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Coloring for Adults Saturday at the LFP Library

Free samples

Shoreline and Richmond Beach had their opportunities - now it's time for Lake Forest Park.

Join us as we set aside two hours for adults to color! Many adults use coloring as a way to relax and relieve stress. Drop-in to do some coloring with provided sheets and coloring utensils, or bring your own materials to work with.

Coloring for Adults, Saturday, April 30, 1-3pm, Lake Forest Park Library Meeting Room.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Lake Forest Park Library.



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No lead in LFP Water District service area

LFP Water District in grey
Map courtesy City of LFP

Following the lead crisis in Flint, Michigan, local water districts are checking for lead in drinking water.

According to a statement issued by the Lake Forest Park water district,

The District’s water main replacement program has eliminated all galvanized iron water main from the distribution system. The District also has no record of any galvanized iron service lines or any lead “goosenecks” between the water main and the meter. This has also been confirmed from field staff as none of these types of pipe has been found during water main replacement projects or during repairs and general maintenance.

The LFP Water District is one of four water district serving areas of Lake Forest Park.

The District serves 897 connections with unchlorinated well water from eight artesian wells and five deep wells from the McKinnon Creek and Horizon View wellfields.

The other three districts are Northshore Utility District, North City Water District, and Seattle Public Utilities.



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Jobs: Instructor Business / Finance SCC

Shoreline Community College has an opening for a Business / Finance instructor.

This position requires teaching Economics and Business courses for departments located in separate divisions. These courses may include Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Survey of Economic Principles, and Introduction to Business. The Economics and Business departments support student engagement inside and outside the classroom through a variety of curricular and extra-curricular activities.

Full description and application here



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Food truck schedule for the week

Anchor End Pretzel Shoppe Monday

Ridgecrest Public House Week Food Truck Schedule
April 25 - May 1, 2016
5 - 9pm (summer hours)

The Ridgecrest Public House at 5th NE and NE 165th sponsors food trucks outside their business every day of the week.

Those over 21 are welcome to bring their food inside the Pub to eat. And you can take in a movie at the Crest after you eat.

When the weather gets reliably better, outdoor seating will be available.

Ridgecrest Public House Food Truck Schedule 5-9pm daily:

Mon 25th: Anchor End Pretzel Shoppe
Gourmet sandwiches on soft pretzels.

Tues 26th: Bread and Circuses
Sandwiches: burger, roast pork, salmon reuben, chicken, tofu taco, and fried Brussel sprout caesar.

Wed 27th: Napkin Friends
Soups, sandwiches, salads

Thurs 28th: The Peach and The Pig
Pulled pork, grilled chicken, or mushroom sandwiches, meatballs and mushrooms, prawn salad

Friday 29th: Streetzeria
Italian food, salads, salads on flatbread, 11 different pizzas.

Sat 30th: Seoul Kitchen
Korean food.

Sunday May 1st: TBD



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Suspicious fire in Kenmore

Structure fire in Kenmore Sunday morning
Photo courtesy Northshore Fire

The Northshore Fire Department was dispatched at 7:46am on Sunday, April 24 to a house fire on the 7000 block of 182nd St in Kenmore.

A neighbor saw smoke and flames coming from an unoccupied home and called 911 to report the fire. Northshore firefighters had also seen smoke in the area and were responding when they were contacted by dispatch.

The Northshore Firefighters were assisted by personnel from Bothell, Woodinville, and Shoreline Fire Departments.

A King County Fire Investigator and a Northshore Fire Department Fire Inspector investigated the fire. The cause is still under investigation, but is considered suspicious.

Thanks to neighbors who are diligent in keeping watch on their community, this fire was caught early and no one was injured.  If anyone has any information to report on this fire, contact Kenmore Police 206-296-3311 or the Northshore Fire Department 425-354-1780.


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Photos: Sunset with birds

Sunday, April 24, 2016

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Wayne Pridemore took this photo on Sunday evening, March 20, from Richmond Beach Drive near Point Wells.



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Mother's Day sale at Kruckeberg May 6-8

Photo courtesy Kruckeberg
Kruckeberg's MsK Nursery offers their largest selection of the year at this popular, time-honored sale. Trilliums, rare natives, unusual bulbs, ferns and forest floor rarities are just some of the highlights.

This year we are also featuring guest specialty nurseries. Plus enjoy free family activities on Saturday and Sunday, and explore the garden in glorious spring bloom!

The Member's Only Preview will take place on May 5, from 3-7 pm. 

And on Saturday, May 7, don't forget to check out all the other great activities going on in the Richmond Beach Celebration: a Car Show, Strawberry Festival, and the Arts and Crafts Sale. Read all about it here, and then make a day of it!

Kruckeberg Botanic Garden and the MsK Nursery is located at 20312 15th Ave NW, Shoreline 98177. Park offsite and take the free shuttle.
  • Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7 - Richmond Beach Congregational Church (location)
  • Sunday, May 8 - Syre Elementary School (location). 


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SCC Dolphins academic honors for Winter Quarter

David Becker has highest GPA of all
SCC student athletes Winter Quarter
Shoreline Community College Phins continued their excellence in the classroom during the Winter Quarter.

The Softball team earned the highest team GPa for the Winter Quarter with a combined 3.09.

Volleyball star Taylor Alexander had the highest GPA of our female student-athletes with an impressive 3.93 for the Winter Quarter.

David Becker is currently hitting .340 for the Baseball team but he was even better in the classroom with a 4.0 – highest of all our student-athletes for the Winter Quarter.

Below is a list of each Academic Achiever for our sports programs.

Team Overall: Softball – 3.09

Individual

Volleyball – Taylor Alexander – 3.93SCC Winter 2015-16 Taylor Alexander.psd
Men’s Soccer – Angel Alcarez – 3.10
Women’s Soccer – Chelsea Foster – 3.87
Men’s Basketball – Jason Smarr – 3.53
Women’s Basketball – Enjunay Jones-Lee – 3.83
Baseball – David Becker – 4.0
Softball – Megan Bruce – 3.92

Taylor Alexander had the highest GPA
for all female student athletes at SCC
winter quarter

The Phins have also been honored by the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC). A complete list of all NWAC awards to date:

Women’s Volleyball
Raquel West—Coach of the Year
Anya Golubitskikh-2015 NWAC Volleyball All-Star, First Team
Taylor Alexander-2015 NWAC Volleyball All-Star, First Team
Carlie Howard-2015 NWAC Volleyball All-Star, Second Team
Kristina Nielsen-2015 NWAC Volleyball All-Star, Second Team
Malia Parilla-2015 NWAC Academic Excellence, Fall Quarter 2015

Men’s Soccer
Ryan Anderson—2015 NWAC Men’s Soccer All-Star (Defender)
Jerry Reyes—2015 NWAC Men’s Soccer All-Star (Keeper)
Tony Tran-NWAC Academic Excellence, Fall Quarter 2015

Women’s Soccer
Mikayla Morgan-2015 NWAC Women’s Soccer All-Star (Mid-Fielder)
Chelsea Foster-NWAC Academic Excellence, Fall Quarter 2015

Men’s Basketball
Jason Smarr-2015 NWAC All-Region, First Team
Jason Smarr-NWAC Academic Excellence, Fall Quarter 2015
Gadisa Margasa-2015 NWAC All-Region, All-Defensive Team



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10th Avenue NW Bridge closed for repairs until September

10th Ave Bridge detour map
Courtesy City of Shoreline

The City of Shoreline has announced that beginning May 2, the 10th Avenue NW Bridge (just east of NW Innis Arden Way) will be closed for repairs. The City expects the work to take several months to complete and the bridge to remain closed until mid-August.

Detour details
Courtesy City of Shoreline
Please follow all detour and construction signs while the bridge is being repaired.

The bridge was originally constructed in 1931 and is a two lane, 310 foot long concrete bridge built into the side of a hill along a ravine. It was retrofitted in 1996 to address several deficiencies; however, repairs are needed again in order to extend the life of the bridge.

Concrete on the bridge is cracking and breaking apart, exposing reinforcing steel. The bridge railing is in poor condition and presents a hazard for vehicles due to the steep slopes. There are signs of soil sloughing around the foundation of the bridge. One footing has been exposed. Due to these conditions, repair work became necessary.

For questions, contact Capital Projects Manager Eduardo Aban 206-801-2474.



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Reduce your risk of diabetes with free class at the Y

The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program helps adults at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles by eating healthier, increasing physical activity, and losing a modest amount of weight in order to reduce their chances of developing the disease.

Research by the National Institutes of Health has shown that programs like the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program can reduce the number of new cases of type 2 diabetes by 58% and 71% in adults over age 60.

A group will be starting at the Dale Turner YMCA in Shoreline on May 9, meeting from 6-7pm for 16 weeks. Membership is not required to the YMCA, but participants will receive three months of free membership by participating in the program.

The program is a lifestyle change program that supports an individualized approach to making nutrition and physical activity changes. A trained lifestyle coach guides group discussion that helps each individual participant outline their own path to achieving the program goals.

Registration is required. To register or ask questions, contact Brie Davis 206-344-3181.



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Blood Drive at LFP Town Center Tuesday

Give blood Tuesday in LFP

Blood Drive at LFP Town Center, lower mall level near entrance on Tuesday, April 26, 11am – 5pm (closed for lunch 1-2pm)

Here’s a great opportunity to help those in need! Bloodworks Northwest has announced there is a shortage of both O + and O – blood types and is sending a special call for people with those types.

O Negative is the “universal” blood type that can be transfused into any patient and is thus especially needed.

The bloodmobile will be parked on the lower level of the LFP Town Center near the mall entrance.

No appointment necessary, drop-ins always welcome! If you prefer to make an appointment, call Bloodworks Northwest at 800-398-7888 or register online.

Thank you for considering the gift of life!

--City of Lake Forest Park



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Serious vehicle accident in LFP Saturday night sends three to hospitals, one to jail

The Washington State Patrol reports a serious vehicle accident that took place 10:30pm Saturday night, April 23, just beyond the intersection of Ballinger Way (SR 104) and Bothell Way (SR 522).

A 50 year old Kenmore man and his passenger were traveling eastbound on Bothell Way when his car hit the divider and jumped into westbound lanes, colliding head-on with a vehicle driven by a 47 year old Seattle man.

Both drivers were taken to Harborview and the passenger to Evergreen Hospital. The cars were totaled and had to be towed from the scene.

The Kenmore man was charged with DUI and taken into custody for vehicular assault.

The road was blocked for six hours for crime scene investigation.



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BrainWorks presentation at Kiwanis meeting Thursday

Amal Grabinski, PROVAIL, will speak
on Traumatic Brain Injury residential
facility being constructed in Shoreline
The public is welcome to attend a dinner meeting sponsored by the North Central Seattle Kiwanis club this Thursday from 6:30 to 8pm at Provail Suite B, located at 12550 Aurora Ave N, Seattle 98133.

Meal cost is $12 per person but first time visitors eat free. Your email RSVP is not required, but does help with food planning.

Ms. Amal Grabinski, PROVAIL Director of Community Living, will speak on the new Traumatic Brain Injury Residential Facility being constructed in Shoreline, which will be the newest PROVAIL residential location and will support 12 individuals with brain injuries to live in the community.

She will also speak on PROVAIL’s Seattle BrainWorks program, an innovative program that supports individuals recovering from brain injuries to engage in learning opportunities and to take steps to return to meaningful work. Come and join us to learn about this promising new development.



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Shorewood grad Emily Asher and her NYC Band Garden Party in Concert in Shoreline May 4

Emily Asher's Garden Party
in Concert at Shoreline Performing Arts Center
Free to current Shoreline students

Nobilis Music Group presents hot jazz and swing band Emily Asher’s Garden Party at Shorewood Performing Arts Center May 4 at 7pm.

After graduating from Shorewood High School (1998), UW (2004) and teaching junior high school band at Ballou Junior High in Puyallup for three years, Emily Asher moved to New York City to pursue a performing career.

Asher began touring nationwide as a leader with Garden Party in 2012 including bookings at Seattle’s Triple Door, Joe’s Pub in Manhattan, and throughout Israel.

May 4 will be Asher’s first performance on the Shorewood campus in 18 years.

The band features Emily Asher - Trombone and Vocals, Mike Davis - Trumpet and Vocals, Jacob Zimmerman - Reeds, Dawn Clement - Piano and Vocals, Matt Weiner - Bass, Jay Lepley - Drums.

Tickets online

Wednesday, May 4, 7pm  Shorewood High School PAC - 17300 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline 98133.
All Ages, Free to current Shorewood students, $15 early bird (through 4/25), $18 pre-sale, $20 door.



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Free Latino film festival event at SCC Thursday May 5


May 5 at 6:30pm, Shoreline Community College will host a free (reservations required) screening of Cinco de Mayo – La Batalla.

The director and screenwriter of the movie, Rafa Lara, will be at the theater for the screening, and will answer questions from the audience after the film.

The evening will be capped off by a reception with the director. See the website for more details.



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Photo: Hummingbird

Saturday, April 23, 2016

Photo by Wayne Pridemore


In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.
                --Aristole


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LFP Council joint meeting with Planning Commission Monday

Lake Forest Park City Council special meeting Monday, April 25, 6pm, City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155 with the Planning Commission.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

1. Update to Tree Ordinance
2. Upcoming Town Hall Meeting
3. Additional Funding to the Annual Street Overlay
4. Discussion of Amendment to Governance Manual for Council Vacancy
5. Discussion of Commission Ordinance
6. Discussion of Upcoming Future Agenda Items





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GiveBIG on May 3 to your favorite local charity


Seattle Foundation’s GiveBIG: Together We Can Make an Impact in Shoreline
Sixth Annual Day of Giving Event Returns on Tuesday, May 3
but you can schedule your donation now.

Seattle Foundation’s sixth annual day of giving event, GiveBIG, returns on May 3 and is expected to make a major impact on more than 1,500 area nonprofits, several of which support the Shoreline / Lake Forest Park neighborhood including:

RiteCare of Washington
Shoreline Solar Project
The Evergreen School
Turning Point Seattle
Friends of the Shoreline Public Library
Living Wisdom School of Seattle
Shoreline Christian School
Shoreline Public Schools Foundation
Washington Alliance for Better Schools
Greater Seattle Cares
Northwest School for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children
Shoreline Sports Foundation
CRISTA Ministries
Seattle Urban Academy
Blue Sky Charity dba Whisker City
St. Luke's School
Parkview Services
Washington Homeownership Resource Center
Shoreline Community College Foundation
Seattle Area Feline Rescue
Wonderland Developmental Center
Ivory Coast Medical Relief Team
Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council
St. Mark Parish School
Center for Human Services
Hurray For Me School dba Horizon School

If you don't see your favorite organization, search for it on the GiveBIG website

The one-day online giving event will take place between 12:01am and 11:59pm PDT on Tuesday, May 3, with the goal of raising $20 million for local nonprofit organizations in King County representing eight categories of the Foundation’s Healthy Community Framework – arts and culture, basic needs, economy, education, environment, health and wellness, neighborhoods and communities and global giving.

Donations – both large and small – have made significant impacts on participating nonprofits and the vital services they provide, and in turn, our region has benefited. Since Seattle Foundation founded GiveBIG in 2011, the one-day online giving event has raised more than $56 million for organizations doing amazing work in the Greater Seattle area.

New this year, GiveBIG moves to a fully mobile platform offering enhanced features to support participating nonprofits and to provide donors the opportunity to give easy, give early and give smart – growing the success of this year’s GiveBIG.

Donors will now be able to select as many organizations to donate to as they wish with just a single transaction. In the past, donors had to make a separate donation to each chosen nonprofit. This year, each nonprofit selected will be put in the donor’s “Giving Cart.” Once each donation has been selected, they can be paid all at once, making it easier for philanthropists to generously support many organizations.

Also new this year, donors will be given the option to donate early. This feature capture gifts from donors who will not be in town, or otherwise not able to donate on May 3. Donations can be scheduled in advance, effective now.

Making this day even more impactful to participating nonprofits is that every donation made through the Seattle Foundation website will grow in size, in one or more of the following ways:
  • Stretch Pool – Each donation will receive a boost from a stretch pool funded by Seattle Foundation and GiveBIG sponsors. Each donation up to $2,500 per organization is eligible. The amount of each nonprofit’s share of the stretch pool is based on the percentage of donations the nonprofit receives of the total online contributions generated. The more each nonprofit receives, the bigger the boost. Nonprofits must raise a minimum of $100 to receive stretch pool funds.
  • Matching Fund –To incentivize donors to GiveBIG on May 3 businesses and individuals can contribute to a matching fund for their favorite nonprofits — potentially tripling or quadrupling a donation’s value for donors.
  • Golden Ticket -- For each donation received, the donor will be entered into a “Golden Ticket” drawing, with Golden Tickets drawn throughout the day. Winners will receive an extra $1,000 donation made in their name to their chosen nonprofit.


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Shoreline Council meeting Monday

Shoreline City Council Meetings are held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

The previously scheduled dinner meeting has been cancelled.

Monday, Date, 2016 – Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Agenda Highlights
- Proclamation of Arbor Day
- Adoption of Ord. No. 743 – 2015 Budget Carryover
- Adoption of Ord. No. 744 – 2016 Budget Amendment
- Approval of Res. No. 383 - Shoreview Park Boeing Creek Restoration at Hidden Lake Development Grant - Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office, Land and Water Conservations Fund
- Approval of Res. No. 384 - Twin Ponds Park Lighting Replacement Development Grant - Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office, Youth Athletic Fund
- Approval of Res. No. 385 - Twin Ponds Park Lighting Replacement Development Grant - Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office, Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program
- Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Purchase Order for the Lease of New Copiers
- Discussion of 2015 Fourth Quarter and Year End Financial Report
- Discussion of 10 Year Financial Sustainability Plan Permitting and Inspection Cost of Service and Cost Recovery Study

Link to full Agenda

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Edmonds in Bloom kicks off its 2016 season of events

Edmonds in Bloom garden

Spring is here and Edmonds in Bloom welcomes gardeners to join in the fun activities planned for this year.

The garden event season kicks off with “Kids Plant for Mom’s Day” on Saturday, May 7 from 9am – 2pm. Children create beautiful pots for their moms for Mother’s Day at the downtown Garden Market on 5th and Bell St. with help from Edmonds in Bloom volunteers.

Gardeners interested in entering the Garden Competition can submit their entry forms May 1 through June 30 online. Single family, multi-family, youth/group and vegetable gardens are encouraged to join in this event as we strive to acknowledge Edmonds’ beautiful gardens. Entry forms are also available at Frances Anderson Center, Garden Gear and the Log Cabin in Edmonds.


The 21st annual Edmonds in Bloom Garden Tour will take place on Sunday, July 17th from 11am – 4pm. The self-guided tour will include seven beautiful gardens in Edmonds. This event is always a highlight of the season for garden lovers. Tickets will go on sale in June and be available from local merchants and online.

The Awards Reception is scheduled for August 3 at 7pm at the Edmonds Center for the Arts. (ECA)

Edmonds in Bloom is a 501(c) (3)non-profit organization.


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Review: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Photo courtesy Driftwood Players

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 
Music and Lyrics by William Finn
Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Additional material by Jay Reiss
Directed by Pauls Macs
Musical Direction by Mark Press
Choreographed by Carissa Meisner Smit
April 22 – May 8, 2016


Review by Doug Gochanour

It’s a Spellbinding Hit for the Edmonds Driftwood Players. This cast gives an outstanding performance that totally draws in the audience, even bringing a few audience members onto the stage to fully participate in the fun. The talented musicians, on this well designed set, perfectly compliment the diversely quirky mix of characters.

With humor designed for high school age and older, there is something to tickle everyone’s funny bone, and to bring back memories of early relationships with words. My mother was a war bride from Scotland, who lovingly helped me as I learned to spell. It turned out that the European spelling of many words was different from American spelling. It gave my early life and attitude a different “colour.”

Fortunately, or perhaps not, I have my “Dan Quayle Spell Checker.” 

Characters like William Barfee rely upon a magical spelling foot to write out words on the ground. Olive brings her best friend (the dictionary) with her to the Bee. Chip is struggling with puberty and the embarrassments which arise from it. 
Marcy is uncomfortable with her consistent success at everything, and she must decide if now is the time to fail on purpose. Leaf Coneybear lacks the conviction that he can be a winner, but acts out in jocular fashion. Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre just wants to impress her gay dads, and express her views on liberty.

This eclectic group provides an effervescent mix, especially when interacting with the three so-called adults. The official pronouncer, Douglas Panch, offers “usage-in-a-sentence examples” that are way beyond hilarious. Rona Lisa Peretti has flashbacks to her own experience winning the third annual spelling bee by correctly spelling syzygy. Mitch Mahoney is the intimidating “comfort counselor,” who is helping at the Bee as part of his court-mandated community service.

Go to this play! Do yourself a favor. Enjoy this delightful performance, and learn the touching background stories of these unusual characters. It might just trigger a flashback from your own life experience.



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Generator safety class has openings

Generator safety class
offered by Shoreline CERT

There is still room in the free Generator Safety Class being offered by Shoreline CERT.

This class is a basic introduction that will cover everything from how big of a generator you might need, to safe operation and storage.

If you are thinking about purchasing a generator, or you have a generator and want a few tips on how to use it, come to this class.

The class is this Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at 7:00pm. Sign up with Lorrie Jennings at Shoreline City Hall, 206-801-2265.



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