Low tide beach walks start in Shoreline Monday

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Low-tide Beach Walks at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park
2021 NW 190th Street, Shoreline, WA 98177

Explore and investigate the fascinating world of marine beaches at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park during low tides and observe seastars, crabs and others who live in Puget Sound. Join our beach naturalists for these fun, free and informative beach walks. Dress for the weather. Waterproof footwear is recommended.


May
Monday      May 23   10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.   
Tuesday    May 2410:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
  June
FridayJune 39:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
SundayJune 5*10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
MondayJune 6* 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 
Tuesday June 7* 10:00 a.m. - 2:00  p.m.
Sunday June 19 19:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 
Monday June 20 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 
Tuesday June 219:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
WednesdayJune 22 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 
*Lowest summer tides

  July
Saturday July 29:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
SundayJuly 3*10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 
MondayJuly 4* 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 
Tuesday July 5* 10:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. 
Wednesday July 6 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
Tuesday July 19 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 
Wednesday July 2010:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 
Thursday July 21 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Sunday July 31 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. 
 *Lowest summer tides

  August
MondayAugust 19:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
TuesdayAugust 210:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday August 311:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

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Veterans’ Dream comes true - Memorial to be dedicated Saturday in Shoreline

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Engraving 252 bricks
Photo courtesy Shoreline Veterans' Association

Veterans Dwight Stevens and the late Frank Moll had a dream and that dream was to create a plaza to celebrate all veterans past, present and future.

Thanks to the City of Shoreline, King County, 4 Culture, the Starr Sutherland Jr Post 227 American Legion, the Shoreline Veterans Association, and so many others, the Shoreline Veterans Plaza will be dedicated on Saturday, May 21 at 1:00pm.

Dedication ceremony Saturday, May 21
Photo courtesy Shoreline Veterans' Association

The Shoreline Veterans Plaza is located adjacent to the Shoreline City Hall Council Chamber. It is 32 feet in diameter and is bordered by a five foot wide concrete sidewalk.

On the sidewalk are five benches donated by Harley O’ Neil, King County Voiture 75 of the 40 ET, Shoreline Elks 1800, Sheet Metal Workers Local 66, and the Shoreline Rotary Club.

Also surrounding the bricks are five obelisks honoring various branches of the armed services. On Monday and Tuesday, May 16 and 17, 252 bricks were engraved with names provided by project donors.

There will be a short program followed by light refreshments. Music for this event is being presented by the Shoreline Concert Band under the direction of Mr. Ken Noreen.

This event is sponsored by the City of Shoreline and the Shoreline Veterans Association. For more information, call 206-546-2894.



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County Council declares Police Week in King County



King County Sheriff John Urquhart joins members of the County Council after Councilmembers (Dave Upthegrove, Kathy Lambert, Joe McDermott, Claudia Balducci, and Rod Dembowski) declared May 15-21 as Police Week in King County

4,000 men and women are in law enforcement in King County serving 39 cities, three Tribal Governments, the University of Washington, and nearly 250,000 residents living in unincorporated communities.

Since King County Deputy Wesley Cherry’s death in 1853, 95 county-based officers have made the ultimate sacrifice, with 16 of those officers working in the King County Sheriff’s Office.



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Friday's Roundtable: The Return of Paul Valenti


Friday's Roundtable, May 20, 1:00-2:30pm 
at Shoreline Community College

Don’t miss Paul Valenti, one of Seattle’s most connected professionals for Plus 50 job and business opportunities.

This is Roundtable’s version of a TED Talk, with a career coach pro who has helped hundreds of our over 50 crowd find jobs over the years. Paul has been with the Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens, Employment Resource Center for just over 7 years where he specializes in assisting older job seekers secure part and full time jobs. He is a former Hawaii State Legislative Lobbyist and the former Program Manager of the Center for Learning and Undergraduate Enrichment (CLUE) at the University of Washington.

Paul is a certified Dependable Strengths Trainer and a professional Job Search and Employment Speaker and Counselor. He has an inspirational and at times humorous story to share about how he beat the odds and became a success. Also LOTS to share about networking both online and in person. Hear some of his proven tricks for success using Linkedin – and even schedule a one-on-one!

Please respond to this email by Thursday, May 19, 5pm to reserve a seat, or Call / Leave a Voicemail: 206-533-6706
As always, delightful treats compliments of Shoreline’s Central Market are part of the deal, along with the usual turbo blend of quality coffee.

Friday, May 20, 1:00-2:30pm, Shoreline Community College, Room 5116, Building 5000 (ground floor). SCC Campus Map, and Parking.

Open to anyone of any age who is job seeking or interested in career change.

Led by Ron Carnell, Program Coordinator, Workforce and Continuing Education / Plus 50 Career Builder, Shoreline Community College, 206-533-6706.

Continuing Education / Bridges at Shoreline Spring Class Schedule


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Lake Forest Park, Richmond Beach, and Shoreline READS



Martin Marten by Brian Doyle.

Shoreline and Richmond Beach have joined with Lake Forest Park READS again this year, marking the twelfth year of this community literary event.

In Martin Marten, Oregon teenager Dave and pine marten Martin experience ups and downs on the road to adulthood and learn that nature shapes us all.

Third Place Books offers 20% off on this title June 1 through July 31.

Author Event: Brian Doyle
Monday, July 25, 7pm, Third Place Commons Stage

Shoreline Library Book Discussion Group
Monday, July 11, 7pm, Shoreline Library

Richmond Beach Library Book Discussion Group
Monday, July 11, 7pm, Richmond Beach Library

Sponsored by the City of Lake Forest Park’s Library Advisory Committee, the City of Shoreline Library Advisory Board, Friends of the Shoreline, Richmond Beach, and Lake Forest Park Libraries, Friends of Third Place Commons, and Third Place Books.



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Make reservations now for Karaoke / Bingo Friday, June 10



Margaritas and a summer picnic are on the menu for the June 10 Karaoke Bingo night at the Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center.




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UW Bothell lecturer Keya Sen awarded Fulbright grant for public health research in India, China, Bangladesh

Keya Sen, UW Bothell, receives Fulbright  Award
Photo courtesy UW Bothell
University of Washington Bothell lecturer Keya Sen has received a Fulbright Global Scholar Award to conduct public health research in India, China and Bangladesh.

Sen is a lecturer and scientific adviser in the School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Her project is based on research she began in 2014 at UW Bothell on the pathogen campylobacter carried by crows that roost in the campus wetlands.

The bacteria can cause severe gastroenteritis, an inflammation that causes nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. But the crow may not play a significant role in spreading the disease. Sen explores this hypothesis at the genetic level.

Sen is a public health microbiologist who previously worked for the federal Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration.

The Fulbright Global Scholar Award supports academic visits to up to three countries to pursue a topic of global relevance. Being selected is recognition of academic achievement and an opportunity for the people-to-people diplomacy for which the Fulbright program was created.

Sen is the seventh Fulbright U.S. Scholar grant recipient from UW Bothell. The grants are for faculty, staff and professionals. (A Fulbright U.S. Student grant was previously announced this spring for Brad Lakey to teach English in Peru. He was the fourth UW Bothell recipient of the Fulbright for graduating students and recent grads.)



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Third Place Books opens new store in Seward Park

Third Place Books is pleased to announce the grand opening of their third store Third Place Seward Park opening on Saturday, May 21 at 9am at 5041 Wilson S, Seattle 98118

Located in the former Seward Park PCC, Third Place Seward Park is a general interest bookstore featuring new and used books with a used book buy back counter open seven days a week. 

Third Place Seward Park continues the Third Place mission of providing a gathering space for it’s new community.

Third Place is also proud to present our partner at the new location - Raconteur. A new restaurant concept brought to you by the owners of Flying Squirrel Pizza, Raconteur will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week. Featuring a full coffee bar with locally roasted espresso, a dining room and a full bar, Raconteur aims to be the neighborhood destination, not only for the Seward Park area, but for all of Seattle. Raconteur’s menu focuses on food from our corner of the world and dishes from around the globe - a truly upscale, international dining experience.

Grand Opening Store Hours : 9am - 10pm *permanent store and restaurant hours to come
Used Buying Hours : 7 Days a week 10am-6pm

To celebrate our grand opening we have planned a weekend of book signings with a dynamic group of local authors. Join us to meet your favorite authors and introduce yourself to the beautiful new addition to the Third Place Books family.


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The Nightly News has gone to the dogs - Seattle Barkery

The Barkery has regulars
Theo likes Yappy Hour - his human likes the coffee

It's said that you never want to see yourself on the evening news, but in this case, it's all good.

The Seattle Barkery, a food truck for dogs, had a featured segment on the NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt Monday night.

The Barkery is Shoreline-based, owned by Ridgecrest residents Ben and Dawn Ford. The Barkery can be found in area dog parks and private events (see calendar) and plans to be at the Shoreline Farmers Market on Saturdays.

In March, Dawn won a dog cookie contest sponsored by Seattle Humane and inspired by Girl Scout cookies (see article)

See our recent story about them and check them out on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

(At publication time, the link to the NBC video was not working).



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Million Step Challenge at half way mark

Chris Roberts, Keith Scully, Michael Tosch, baby Tosch
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Shoreline’s Million Step Challenge at Paramount School Park is at the half way mark with just under 2 million steps walked so far during the month of May.

The event is a partnership between the City of Shoreline and the Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association and challenges the community to walk as many laps as they can to help reach the 2016 goal of 5 million steps walked during the month of May. Along with reaching the community goal, participants compete against each other for some great prizes.

Help us reach our goal by going to Paramount School Park (155th St and 8th Ave NE) and walking some laps around the paved loop path. Track your laps and see how you are doing against the competition. 

It’s not too late to get started. Prizes will be awarded at a community potluck taking place Thursday, June 2nd at 6:30pm at the picnic shelter at Paramount School Park


Closing Community Potluck and Awards
Thursday, June 2, 2016, 6:30pm, FREE
Paramount School Park Picnic Shelter, 155th Street and 8th Avenue NE

The whole community is invited to a big potluck to celebrate all our efforts walking to stay healthy. The Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association is sponsoring the event. Prizes will be awarded to top steppers, bring a potluck item to share. Beverages, plates and utensils provided.

Top 3 Steppers Receive:
All Steppers Receive:
The City of Shoreline thanks the Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association for partnering to create this great event and Crossfit Amped, Fire and Earth Kitchen and North City Water District for sponsoring our fantastic prizes. More information about the Million Step Challenge can be found here.



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Multicultural Week 2016 at SCC: We Are Our Stories

Alex Turtle and Chenoa Egawa
will share stories at SCC

Shoreline Community College is holding events for this year's Multicultural Week:

Multicultural Week 2016: We Are Our Stories
Stories for Healing, Resiliency, Strength, and Cultural Empowerment!

Wednesday's schedule is packed with a variety of free events on the campus, at 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133. These is a small charge for on-campus parking during the day. Evenings are free. Campus maps are here.

Wednesday May 18

Chenoa Egawa and Alex Turtle (A part of the First Nations Symposium Series!)
10:30-11:30am - PUB 9208
Chenoa Egawa is a well-known Salish singer and storyteller, as well as author of children’s books. Come hear Chenoa and her partner share their stories! Chenoa Egawa is from the Lummi and S’Klallam Coast Salish peoples of Washington State. Alex Turtle is Navajo from Jeddito, Arizona and the Southern Cheyenne from the Turtle family of Oklahoma.

Which Way Home - Film and Discussion
11:30am – 1:30pm - PUB 9208
As the United States continues to build a wall between itself and Mexico, Which Way Home shows the personal side of immigration through the eyes of children who face harrowing dangers with enormous courage and resourcefulness as they endeavor to make it to the United States. Presented by ALAS

Stories of Transitions and Successes
12-1pm – PUB 9201
We will be providing a comfortable space to share with three professionals in varying fields as they share their stories of how they have overcome language barriers, various other challenges associated with the immigration experience, and how they have come to conquer their goals. Sponsored by the HEROES Club.

Decolonizing Our Bodies
1:30 – 2:30pm - PUB 9202
An interactive workshop for all students, faculty, and staff with a focus on re-connecting our cognitive, emotional, and physical selves. Presented by the Women’s Center.

Margin to Center: Octavia's Brood at Shoreline Community College
7pm – Campus Theater
Octavia’s Brood is an anthology of original science fiction from social justice movements, written by organizers and activists. Each of the stories reimagines the world we live in, putting forth compelling futures with new questions, new visions to explore. Co-editors Walidah Ishimara and adrienne maree brown, along with contributing writer Gabriel Teodros will engage in a community conversation around radical science fiction and organizing. A part of the Community Book Read.



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Shoreline School Board Meeting Summary May 9, 2016: Legislature Fails to Act, Board Approves Plan for WaKIDS Kindergarten Family Connection

By Marianne Deal Stephens

Highlights of the Consent Agenda


Director Dick Nicholson requested that item 4d, the Aldercrest Campus Modernization Project, be pulled out for discussion. Director Nicholson asked if, considering the “tight window of construction since the building needs to be occupied [in the fall of 2016], is there a contingency plan?” Deputy Superintendent outlined several additional measures the District has taken and said that “we are confident that it can be done.”

All Consent Agenda items were approved unanimously. Board President David Wilson thanked Ridgecrest PTA, saying that “your work really counts.”

Washington Achievement Index Report

A separate report will discuss the Washington Achievement Index and the seven Shoreline Schools that received awards based on this index. (See the recent District Press Release 4.18.2016).

DIMC Recommendations

Dr. Teri Poff, Director of Teaching and Learning, presented the first reading of the latest recommendations from the District Instructional Materials Committee.
  1. Intervention Material: Step Up to Writing for grades 6-12.
  2. Special Education Material: Unique Learning System for preschool through transition.
  3. Music Material: Spotlight on Music for preschool through 6.
An outline of the Unit Topics for the Unique Learning System curriculum for Special Education.
Source: Unique Learning System/ Shoreline School District

For details on the materials and how they will be used, see the May 9 2016 DIMC Packet. Director Richard Potter inquired about Orff Methodologies mentioned in the review of the music materials. Both Dr. Teri Poff and Board Vice President Debi Ehrlichman answered, explaining that the Orff Method, based on the teaching of composer Carl Orff, includes learning instruments in particular grade levels.

Revisions to Policy 3115, Homeless Students

Director of Student Services Amy Vujovich introduced minor revisions to Policy 3115, Homeless Students: Enrollment Rights and Services. The revisions will “bring the policy into compliance with state law.”

Board Discussion: 2016 Legislative Summary

Director Richard Potter offered a summary of education-related matters in the State Legislature. The State has made no progress on McCleary [the decision that the State is not adequately funding education]. Director Potter described Senate Bill 6195 as the “kick the can” plan. He presented the ways in which Shoreline will be affected by recent legislation: 

Source: Director Richard Potter, Shoreline School District 

Director Potter explained that the State also “did not do anything” about the “Levy Cliff.” Since Shoreline could lose $5 million in funding, we “will have to run two sets of budgets” for 2017-2018. He expressed concern because of the magnitude of the impacts of such a gap, and because it is “a lot of work for the staff” to plan for two financial scenarios. [For a fine explanation of the Levy Cliff, see ‘Levy cliff’ looms over Legislature’s education funding debate from the Tacoma News Tribune.]

Director Potter did not mince words. He said that “it is hard to encourage teachers” when the legislature isn’t doing much and called this year a “shameful performance by the legislature.” 


In this photo from the March 14, 2016 School Board Meeting, Board Vice President Debi Ehrlichman examines one of the mysterious McCleary "Kick the Can” soup cans that appeared in Board Members’ mailboxes.

Comments from the Community


Richard Valentine claimed that the District forces people to “work off the clock,” which is against the law. He also mentioned that, “on a lighter note,” the Shorecrest Orchestra “won their meet in Wilsonville, Oregon.” [He drove the bus for the trip to the Music in the Parks event.]

SEA President David Guthrie commended Dr. Michael Power on the latest test information, saying that it is difficult to “explain something that cannot be explained”. He pointed out WA Kids [an Action Item on the night’s agenda] is “another unfunded mandate given to us by folks that did not ask actual educators what needed to be done.” He also pointed out that Representative Ruth Kagi, who is committed to early childhood, made some decisions that the SEA does not agree with, including supporting Charter Schools.

Emily Thone, a senior at Shorewood High School, appeared with fellow students Sara Tieu and Anthony Tran. Ms. Thone requested toilet seat covers in the student bathrooms; they are now only in the staff bathrooms. The covers would offer “a sense of hygienic assurance.”

Action Item: Approval of WA KIDS Recommendation for 2016-2017


State funding for Full Day Kindergarten will expand to all Shoreline Schools for 2016-2017. As part of the funding package, the schools will administer the Washington Kindergarten Inventory of Developing Skills (WaKIDS). The assessment has three parts: Family Connection comprised of individual teacher-family meetings to build relationships; Whole-Child Assessment with detailed observations of students doing “actual work in the classroom”; and Early Learning Collaboration pertaining to connections between schools and local programs like the YMCA.

Director of Assessment and Student Learning Michael Power and Lake Forest Park Elementary Principal Aimee Miner presented a recommendation that the District establish three full release days so that the kindergarten teachers can hold conferences for the Family Connection portion of the WaKIDS assessment. The release days are for kindergarten students only, and are tentatively scheduled for September 16, September 30, and October 7, all in Fall 2016. The regular October Parent-Teacher Conferences would not be affected. Principal Miner explained that a group of teachers and principals considered several options, including a later school year start for kindergarten only, and chose this full-day model so that kindergarten students could fully participate in the “critical…community-building” that takes place during the first week of school.

Board Vice President Debi Ehrlichman expressed concerns about child care difficulties for families, and hoped that family advocates would work with families to assist them in finding care for those occasional days. She also inquired whether there would be family information sheets available in multiple languages and translators for the family conferences. Principal Miner replied affirmatively to both questions. Superintendent Rebecca Miner pointed out that the recommendation is to put the dates on the draft calendar, and the final ratification of the calendar would take place later. The Board unanimously approved the WaKIDS recommendation.

Action Item: IPPC Recommendations

Assistant Superintendent Brian Schultz and Director of Teacher Professional Practice and Evaluation Anzara Miller brought the Instructional Program Planning Committee’s recommendations before the Board. [See previously published article.] Following an in-depth look at the instructional needs of students, the IPPC recommends that:
  • Early Learning Programs (tuition-based, Head Start, and Early Childhood Education) be co-located on a single site.
  • Highly Capable configuration remain as is, with a committee formed to explore research and best practices for the program.
  • A 6/7/8 middle school program best meets the instructional and social-emotional needs of our students. 
See the full text and background information of the IPPC Recommendations.

Having heard the research behind the IPPC recommendations at the immediately preceding Study Session, the Board approved the recommendation with a slight wording change from the original:

“It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board grant approval to use the recommendations of the Instructional Program Planning Committee to inform the recommendations of the Facilities Planning Committee.” [The last instance of “recommendations” had previously read “decisions.”] The Board’s action passed the instructional recommendations on to the Facilities Planning Committee.

Action Item: Adoption of Revisions to Policy 4100, Regarding Board of Directors Meetings

The Board approved the revised guidelines which comply with the Open Public Meetings Act and allow for flexibility. A new meeting schedule will be published in a separate article. The community can find the School Board Meeting Schedule online.

Action Item: Adoption of Resolution 2016-5, Certificated Employee Reduction Authorization

Director of Human Resources Tam Osborne introduced the item, which is “an extra step of caution” in the event a reduction in staffing is necessary. Deputy Superintendent Marla Miller reinforced Director Osborne’s explanation by explaining that the District would have to notify affected employees by May 15, and “there would not be any reduction due to budget or staffing ratios.” Director Osborne elaborated, saying that reductions could be “at the secondary level by small student enrollment in specialized classes.”

The Board approved the resolution and added wording so that that any reduction not exceed 2.0 FTE. See Background Information; full text of Resolution No. 2016-5; and the pertinent contract section.

Board Reports and Communications

Shorecrest Student Representative Rachel Semon reminded everyone about the Shorecrest musical [Thoroughly Modern Millie] [See review] and pointed out the four Shorecrest students in the audience who are running for the student representative position for 2016-2017.

Director Dick Nicholson attended the recent Astronomy Night at Shorecrest and a KCDA meeting.

Director Mike Jacobs attended the recent Shoreline PTA Council Recognition Night [and was the Outstanding Service honoree], and conveyed that “lots of people are doing great things for the District.” He quipped that the baseball playoffs were in “full swing.”

Director Dick Potter attended the recent Astronomy Night and the CTE presentation at Shorewood, and he pointed out the appearance of Shorewood graduate Blake Snell at Yankee Stadium [see previous story] in his major league debut. Director Jacobs added that he had heard that Snell may be called up [to the majors — the appearance at Yankee Stadium was for that game only] when Tampa is in Seattle.

Director Potter congratulated the schools who received Washington Achievement Awards and pointed out that the two Shoreline high schools are ranked on US News’ Best High Schools list .

Board Vice President Debi Ehrlichman related the experience of going to a Senior Center event where the Power of One Senior Volunteer Program was highlighted. She also attended an Aldercrest community meeting about the District resuming occupancy of the Aldercrest building, and relayed that the community is “thrilled that we are taking over the building.”

VP Ehrlichman also attended a recent PSESD Equity Training and, along with Superintendent Rebecca Miner, went to a UW College of Education “What is Great Teaching?” luncheon. She congratulated the Shorewood and Shorecrest DECA students who participated in the International Career Development Conference in late April.

Board President David Wilson described the PSESD Equity Conference as “very special” and noted that the Shoreline contingent occupied two full tables. [See Achieving Educational Racial Equity.] He echoed VP Ehrlichman’s praise for the Power of One program, which is celebrating its 20th year, saying that this program “represents one of our greatest resources.”



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Scene on the Sound: Explorer of the Seas cruise ship

Monday, May 16, 2016

Explorer of the Seas

Text and photos by Wayne Pridemore

The Explorer of the Seas sailed past Richmond Beach on Monday May 16 at 6:20 pm headed to Victoria. The ship can carry 3000 people which is the largest of any ship on the Alaska run. It was built in 2000 and has a gross tonnage of 137308 and a length of 311.12  meters.



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Save the Date for Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park Garden Tour and Plant Sale


On June 18, 2016, six exceptional gardens will be open for the Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park Garden Tour and Plant Sale.

The gardens are a splendid sampling of the gardening talents of local residents. This year’s tour includes a heritage garden, a perennial garden and several wildlife habitat gardens, terraced hillsides and sculpted flats. As usual there will be artists and musicians in the gardens at various times.

In addition to a wonderful tour, you will have the opportunity to shop at the garden sale at the Lake Forest Park Town Center. At least eleven nurseries will have plants especially suitable for our northwest gardens. Local artists and crafters will have garden-focused items for sale too. And, of course, you’ll want to hear Ciscoe’s hot gardening tips during his on-site broadcast from 11:00-1:00.

More information and tickets are available online and at Garden Essentia, Molbak’s. Ravenna Gardens in University Village, Sky Nursery, Town Center Hardware, WildBirds Unlimited and the LFP Farmers Market. The tickets are $12 in advance and $15 on the day of the tour.


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Flags at half-staff Wednesday

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Washington National Guard First Lieutenant David A. Bauders, 25, of Seattle, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. He died in Iraq in a non-combat related incident.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on May 18, 2016.

Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.

Interment is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at 1:00pm at Tahoma National Cemetery.

Please call 360-239-1317 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.



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Shoreline City Council meeting - equipment failure

The Shoreline City Council meeting of Monday, May 16th will not be available for live online streaming due to a hardware failure. An audio recording of the meeting will be available from the City's website for listening on Tuesday afternoon.



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Preparing for the world - DECA event at SCC May 26



The Global Affairs Center at Shoreline Community College will present a free program next Thursday, May 26 from 11:30am - 12:30pm, 16101 Greenwood Ave N in room 1402 PUB (campus maps) Preparing for the World, featuring a panel from Shoreline's Collegiate DECA, an international organization of marketing students.

Shoreline students went head to head against students from other prominent schools throughout the region, including the University of Washington - Bothell Campus, Washington State University, Western Washington University, Gonzaga, Bellevue College, and Spokane Community College.

These Shoreline students will discuss how their experience from the Pacific Northwest Career Development Conference competitions in Spokane and Washington, D.C., this year prepared them for the world.

Learn more about the Shoreline DECA group here.

There is a nominal charge for parking during the day.



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Public meetings on City of Shoreline finances

Come hear about City’s financial sustainability:
City to host two public meetings

Wednesday, May 18, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Richmond Beach Congregational Church
1512 NW 195th Street

Wednesday, May 25, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Shoreline Public Library
345 NE 175th Street

The Financial Sustainability Citizen Advisory Committee has been reviewing the City’s Financial Sustainability Strategies since February, particularly as they relate to the expiring maintenance and operations property tax levy lid lift that Shoreline residents passed in 2010.

The upcoming public meetings are an opportunity for the community to learn about what the City has been doing to secure Shoreline’s financial sustainability and what challenges lie ahead.

As long as the 1% cap remains on property tax increases, the City will continue to face budget gaps every six to eight years as the cost to deliver the same basic services outpaces revenue growth.

In addition to looking at ways to operate more efficiently and to cut costs, the City has also looked at different strategies for ensuring revenue keeps pace with costs. Come learn about those strategies and provide your input.

Visit the Financial Sustainability Citizen Advisory Committee page to review meeting materials.



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Take pART in your community - volunteer for the Shoreline Arts Festival

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

We Want You! Join the Arts Council's Small Army of Festival Volunteers

Want to take pART in your community? Join the veritable army of volunteers who make the Shoreline Arts Festival possible and get a glimpse “backstage” as we entertain 10,000+ art-loving community members over two days.

Volunteers are needed for a wide range of tasks, with shifts ranging from two hours to all-day, so there’s something for every skill level and any amount of availability. Sign up now on VolunteerSpot.

Here are some examples of just a few of the volunteer jobs available:
  • Help artists move art and set up booths
  • Organize and hang art
  • Set up the Hands-On Art stations and/or make art with kids
  • Info Booth Attendant: Greet festival-goers and help them find their favorite attractions
  • Juried and Youth Art Room Sitter: Enjoy the art while making sure nothing grows legs and walks away
The Shoreline Arts Festival provides two extraordinary days of music, dance, theater, art exhibitions, hands-on art activities, cultural rooms, food, and more.

This creative community event is sponsored by the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Arts Council and will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 25 and 26, at the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE.

Visit the website for applications, deadlines, and additional information, or call the Arts Council at 206-417-4645.

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



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Join the Shoreline Knitters at the Shoreline Farmers Market on June 18 for Knit in Public Day

Shoreline Knitters is inviting all knitters and crocheters in the area to join them in their booth at the Shoreline Farmer's Market on Saturday, June 18 from 10am - 3pm.

There will be contact information for local groups, volunteer project handouts, and people on hand to teach basic knitting/ crocheting skills.

A donation bin for handmade hats and scarves to be given to service organizations in the community will also be available.

Bring your yarn, needles, and a chair to join in this worldwide celebration. For information on the booth or to have your group represented email bkplant@yahoo.com

The Shoreline Farmers Market is held on the upper level of Aurora Square, 155th and Aurora Ave N, just outside of Sears.



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Cats: Needing a home: Newton

Newton
Photo by Whitney Mason

Newton is a quiet, friendly boy, about 1 year old. He loves chin scratches and purrs when you pet him!

Newton is very grateful to have enough to eat and a comfy bed - now all he needs is a home. Come meet Newton at Seattle Area Feline Rescue, and see if he could be your new best furry friend!

Seattle Area Feline Rescue, 14717 Aurora Ave N, open 12:00 - 7:00pm every day except Wednesday and Thursday.

Seattle Area Feline Rescue (formerly Animal Talk Rescue*) rescues homeless cats and kittens, and finds them good homes. We are a non-profit, no kill rescue in Shoreline.



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Clifford the Big Red Dog and Reading Roadtrip bus Saturday in LFP

You'll see the big bus for a morning of fun!

Third Place Books is hosting a Summer Reading Kick Off with the Scholastic Summer Reading Road Trip Saturday, May 21st 11am-2pm, in the Third Place Books parking lot, Town Center, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155. The event is FREE but RSVP.



Meet Clifford the Big Red Dog!
Get your picture taken with Clifford!
Make Arts and Crafts!

Pick up your Third Place Books Summer Reading Passport. All summer we will be rewarding YOU for reading, find out all the details at the Summer Reading Road Trip.

Meet Your Favorite Authors!

11am - 2pm
Kazu Kibuishi Amulet Series & Matt Holm Sunny Side Up

12:00 Noon
Martha Brockenbrough The Dinosaur Tooth Fairy
Kirby Larson Audacity Jones to the Rescue
Lisa Schroeder Sealed with a Secret

1:00pm
Sundee Frazier Cleo Edison Oliver: Playground Millionaire
Megan Morrison Grounded: The Adventures of Rapunzel



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Medical insurance rates to go up

From the office of the Insurance Commissioner

Thirteen health insurers have filed 154 individual health plans for 2017 both inside and outside of the Exchange, Washington Healthplanfinder, with an average requested rate change of 13.5 percent.

Nine of the 13 insurers intend to sell individual plans inside the Exchange and four will only sell plans outside of the Exchange.

“The requested rate changes are not a surprise, as we expected insurers to make adjustments based on their earlier predictions compared to who actually signed up and what services they used,” said Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler. “Clearly, some of the insurers guessed better than others. We know that no one wants to see their rates go up. We will review each plan carefully over the next several months to see that rate changes are justified.”


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Shoreline Special Needs PTSA Wednesday - keeping your paperwork organized

The last meeting of the school year promises to be a good one for the Shoreline Special Needs PTSA.

First, we’ll celebrate some of the special teachers and staff in our lives who work so hard to support our kids.

Then, we’ll get our spring cleaning in full gear with help from Cathy Murahashi, family engagement coordinator from The ARC of King County.

Feel buried under mountains of special education and special needs files? Learn from Cathy and other parents about what to keep and ideas for getting organized.

Cathy will also bring some free Care organizers from Seattle Children’s for interested attendees.

Meet and greet/ mingle time begins at 6:30pm, and the meeting begins at 7:00pm. We’ll be in the Mount Rainier Room at the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave. NE, Shoreline 98155 (same complex as the district offices and the Spartan Rec Center).

--Jennifer Phillips



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Shorewood Boys dominate WesCo South Conference Track & Field Championships

Shorewood boys and girls' track and field teams
Photo by Corey Rainboth

The Shorewood Track and Field team travelled to Edmonds Stadium to compete in the 2016 WesCo South Conference Championships on Wednesday May 11th and Friday May 13th. The Shorewood Boys turned in a dominant performance, winning the meet by 36.5 points with a total of 157 points. Full meet results are available here.

Devan Kirk (blue) won the 800 meter run and 4 x 400 Meter Relay,
5th in the 1600 Meter Run
Photo by Peter Tong


Ronnie Gary took 1st in the High Jump, Long Jump and Triple Jump
Photo by Corey Rainboth

The Shorewood Boys 1st place finish was paced by Ronnie Gary (1st in the High Jump, Long Jump and Triple Jump), Skylar Widman (1st in the 100 Meter Dash, 200 Meter Dash, 4 x 100 Meter Relay and 4 x 400 Meter Relay), Chris Diaz (1st in the 110 Meter Hurdles, 4 x 100 Meter Relay and 4 x 400 Meter Relay, 2nd in the 300 Meter Hurdles), Devan Kirk (1st in the 800 Meter Run and 4 x 400 Meter Relay, 5th in the 1600 Meter Run) and Brett Burgess-Hunt (1st in the Javelin).

Aaron Rainboth, right, in blue, was third in the 800 meter run,
1st in the 4x400 relay, 8th in 1600 meter run. Left, in blue, is Ben Korn.
Photo by Corey Rainboth

 
Podium finishes (Top 8) were also earned by Joseph Williamson (1st in the 4 x 100 Meter Relay, 3rd in the 200 Meter Dash, 4th in the 100 Meter Dash), Aaron Rainboth (1st in the 4 x 400 Meter Relay, 3rd in the 800 Meter Run, 8th in the 1600 Meter Run), Luke Gersmehl Hudson (4th in the Shot Put and Discus), Camden Correos (1st in the 4 x 100 Meter Relay, 6th in the 100 Meter Dash and 200 Meter Dash), Tae Thongdee (4th in the Triple Jump), Andy Johnson (6th in the Pole Vault), Will Stelter (7th in the Discus) and Joshua Harazim (8th in the 400 Meter Dash).

Chris Diaz took first in the 110 meter hurdles, 4x100 Meter Relay
and 4x400 Meter Relay, 2nd in the 300 Meter Hurdles
Photo by Corey Rainboth
 
While the Shorewood Girls team did not fare as well, there were still many outstanding performances led by Jasmine Pollard (2nd in the Discus, 4th in the Shot Put), Chrislove Brandt (4th in the 100 Meter Dash, 5th in the 4 x 100 Meter Relay, 6th in the 4 x 200 Meter Relay), Adrienne Cordell (5th in the 400 Meter Dash, 5th in the 4 x 400 Meter Relay and 6th in the 4 x 200 Meter Relay) and Rachel Hansen (5th in the 4 x 400 Meter Run and 6th in the 800 Meter Run).

Adrienne Cordell placed 5th in 400 meter dash.
Photo by Peter Tong

Podium finishes were also earned by Abby Bickford (6th in the Shot Put, 8th in the Discus), Teala Frazier (6th in Discus, 8th in Javelin), Mai Francisco (5th in the 4 x 100 Meter Relay, 8th in the Long Jump), Hai-Ying Aw (5th in the 4 x 100 Meter Relay), Ashley Macapagal (5th in the 4 x 100 Meter Relay), Brianna McGrath (5th in the 4 x 400 Meter Relay), Lily Okamura (6th in the 4 x 200 Meter Relay), Rebeca Rodriguez (6th in the 4 x 200 Meter Relay), Claira Petit (6th in High Jump), Timony Sherry (8th in Shot Put), Olivia White (8th in Pole Vault)

Brett Burgess Hunt was 1st in javelin throw
Photo by Corey Rainboth

Most of the above athletes have qualified for the 3A Wesco District 1 Championships later this week. However, all District qualifiers will be known by Tuesday before the meet on Wednesday.

Several notable accomplishments were achieved in this meet. Devan Kirk’s 800 Meter time of 1:51.98 is currently the #1 time in Washington this season and #22 in the United States.  The winning time for the 4 x 400 Meter Relay team (Chris Diaz, Skylar Widman, Aaron Rainboth, Devan Kirk) of 3:25.81 is currently ranked 4th in Division 3A. Ronnie Gary’s winning Long Jump of 21’ 10.00” is currently ranked 8th in Division 3A.

#17 Stefan Mueller, #20 Reed Adjibly, #22 Alex Tong
run the 3200 meeter
Photo by Peter Tong

The Shorewood Track and Field District qualifiers next travel to Quil Ceda Stadium in Marysville to compete in the 3A WesCo District Championships on Wednesday, May 18th and Friday, May 20th. Top 3 finishers in each event in the 3A WesCo District Championships meet will travel to Mt. Tahoma High School in Tacoma to compete in the 3A State Championships on May 26th-28th.

Shorewood Track and Field Personal Records and All Time Ranking (5-13-2016)



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Photo: LFP Farmers Market goes undercover to defy the weather

Sunday, May 15, 2016

Third Place Commons handed out info and greeted visitors

Photos by Jerry Pickard

The area was back to typical May weather - a little chilly, overcast, and drizzly rain - for the Sunday Farmers Market in Lake Forest Park.

Volunteers and shoppers did not seem daunted and the show went on.



As promised, the Arts Council was under its Big Yellow Tent, sharing information about all the summer activities sponsored by the Council.


The newly-sheared alpacas might have had the worst of it - but their ancestors come from the high Andes, so these guys probably were happy to get rid of their winter coats.

The Lake Forest Park Farmers Market - with vegetables, plants, ready to eat food, buskers - and alpacas - is every Sunday from 9am to 3pm on the lower level of Town Center in Lake Forest Park at the intersection of Bothell Way and Ballinger Way.



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State Rep. Kagi gets two opponents

By Evan Smith

Democratic 32nd District State Rep. Ruth Kagi has two announced opponents for the 2016 election.

Neither is a Republican.

One is Libertarian Alex Hart of Shoreline. The other is Shoreline Democrat Wes Irwin, who recently worked on the Washington Bernie-Sanders-for-president campaign.

The 32nd Legislative District includes the city of Shoreline and part of northwest Seattle, Woodway and nearby unincorporated areas, parts of Edmonds and Mountlake Terrace and the city of Lynnwood.

Hart, Irwin and Kagi all have registered as candidates for the position with the state Public Disclosure Commission.

Registering with the Public Disclosure Commission allows a candidate to raise and spend money for the August primary and November general election. Candidates file for ballot position Monday, May16 through Friday, May 20.

The top two vote getters for each position in the primary, regardless of party, qualify for the general-election ballot.

Irwin says he wants to “continue the revolutionary campaign momentum” of the Sanders campaign and “tackle the grotesque Washington State Public School funding deficit head-on.”

Irwin has not responded to requests for identifying information.

Kagi plans to seek a 10th two-year term in the House of Representatives. She is chairwoman of the House committee on early learning and human services and a member of the Appropriations Committee.

The district’s other representative, Democrat Cindy Ryu, has no announced challengers in her planned run for a fourth two-year term.

Edmonds Republican Alvin Rutledge says that he may run for one of the positions.

The district’s state senator, Democrat Maralyn Chase, is in the middle of a four-year term.

Evan Smith can be reached at schsmith@frontier.com.



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Photography exhibit at Shoreline City Hall shows the transformation of child to adult

Leon 2016
Photography by Lisa Elijah






Selected photos of Leon from 2008 to 2015, by photographer Lisa Elijah. The display itself has nine images of Leon.


Since 2008, Shoreline photographer Lisa Elijah has been taking portraits of local children at regular intervals as they progress through their formative years.

The results, on display at Shoreline City Hall Art Gallery, document individuals in a process of transformation that captures the full range of magic and wonder as children emerge into young adults.

Aspects of identity, gender, temporality, and self-expression are all evident in the series of portraits.


“Ten to Eighteen: a Photo Essay” will open Wednesday, May 25, 2016, with a public reception featuring the artist and collaborating families, from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm on 4th floor City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave. N, Shoreline, WA 98133.

Twenty-one subjects are in the show, with nine photo portraits of each one.


Regular gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm through Friday, August 5, 2016. 

Tours by arrangement with David Francis, Public Art Coordinator, 206-801-2661.







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Sports collecting is alive and well in the Northwest

Display from the 2015 show

The longest running sports card and memorabilia show in the country will be in Shoreline.

Washington State Sports Collectors Association (WSSCA) slates their 44th Annual Summer Convention for June 4 and 5, 2016 in Shoreline at Meridian Park Elementary School, N 175th and Meridian Ave N.

Saturday, June 4, 9-5 and Sunday, June 5, 9-3
Admission $3, 12 and under are free

Those that think that sports card and memorabilia collecting is a bygone hobby may want to think again. A new generation of collectors who grew up swapping cards of Jose Canseco and Ken Griffey Jr. are making their way back into a hobby that has seen areas of steady growth in recent years.

Some new adult collectors choose to revisit their childhood cards of the 1980’s, while others, now in the 30’s and 40’s, are choosing to go after the cards they coveted as kids, bearing names like Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth.


“Some guys have deep pockets and go after the big time vintage stuff, but there’s plenty of room for the little guys to have fun, too”, says Conor Donahue, WSSCA VP of Publicity. “Even with just a few bucks in your pocket, there’s no reason you can’t walk out of our show with a stack of cool stuff. Our dealers do a nice job of catering to all budgets.”

Just like the kids of the 1950’s fueled a hobby renaissance in the 1980’s by seeking to rebuild their childhood collections, in the words of the late Yankee great Yogi Berra, ‘Its déjà vu, all over again’. With the stars once idolized in the 80’s now becoming eligible for induction into the Hall of Fame, those players are becoming popular again.

Other than a seemingly endless selection of sports cards ranging from the 19th century to present day, the convention features autographs and collectibles spanning just about every sport and price range. With over 40 dealer tables and the availability of lunch, another perk is the popular door prizes, which typically include autographs, memorabilia and gift certificates good towards anything in the room.

“It’s amazing how many people think this hobby has vanished”, says Donahue. “Shops and shows may be dwindling, but on-line sales are brisk, particularly of quality material. Our shows are meant to get collectors out from behind their computer screens and face to face with other collectors and dealers. It really is a fun atmosphere, for kids and adults alike.”

More information available here.

If you miss the show, there is a local card shop in Lake Forest Park - Diamond in the Mall, Lake Forest Park Town Center, Lake Forest Park 98155, 206-384-7652. (See previous article)



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