Parkwood Elementary PTA Garage Sales
The Parkwood Community Garage Sale is just a little over a week away on Saturday, June 4th [10 am – 2 pm, rain or shine] at Parkwood Elementary hosted by the Parkwood Elementary PTA.
1815 N 155th St, Shoreline 98133
You can ‘buy a space’ (registration fee benefits Parkwood’s 6th grade camp) and sell your treasures, hand-crafted goods, books jewelry and more! The proceeds from what you sell at your table are yours to keep.
Or you can just join us for a fun day with food from Mobile Maven's Picnic Box, music from The Bobbers and treasures galore.
More information and online registration form here
Questions? Email for answers.
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Shoreline Farmers Market opens Saturday, June 11
Thursday, May 26, 2016
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| Photo courtesy Shoreline Farmers Market |
The opening of the 2016 Shoreline Farmers Market is less than 3 weeks away, on Saturday, June 11. It will be held again in the parking lot outside of the Sears store at Aurora Square, 15300 Westminster Way N, Shoreline 98133.
There are volunteer opportunities at the Market. Sign up here
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Free bowling for veterans on Memorial Day
Spin Alley will be providing free bowling to Veterans on Memorial Day.
We want to thank all Veterans for protecting our country.
Just come in and announce that you are proud to be a Veteran of the United States and bowling will be free.
Spin Alley will be open from 10:00am to 10:00pm on Monday.
1430 NW Richmond Beach Rd, Shoreline 98177, 206-533-2345.
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Shoreline Planning Commission to study development regs for Rail station subareas
Shoreline Planning Commission will meet Thursday, June 2, 2016, 7pm, in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98133.
Regular Meeting Agenda Highlights
- Development Regulations Related to Light Rail Station Subareas - Staff Report
Link to full Packet
Comment on Agenda items
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Dr. Art Kruckeberg, 1920 - 2016
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| Art as Botany Chair at UW in 1969, courtesy Dr. D. Henderson via Richard Olmstead Courtesy KBGF |
News from the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Foundation of the passing of Dr. Art Kruckeberg. The KBGF director sent out the following notice:
I am sad to report the passing of Dr. Arthur R. Kruckeberg yesterday, May 25th, at the age of 96 in his home after a brief illness.
Art is a legend around here, and has had his hands in just about everyone's lives and gardens. He was a Professor of Botany at the University of Washington, was instrumental in conserving wild areas, authored many books and articles, and helped popularize the use of native plants in northwest gardens.
Art and his wife, Mareen, bought this property in 1958 and used it as their living lab for plants collected around the world, and it has grown into a really special public garden.
We are proud to be able to bear the Kruckeberg name, and to carry Art and Mareen's legacy forward. In addition to being an accomplished man, he was a passionate teacher, friend, and father. He will be greatly missed by us all.
They are closing the Garden until Saturday morning at 10am.
The Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Foundation is dedicated to sustaining the Kruckeberg legacy by demonstrating how plants enrich our lives and our community. Our vision is to inspire appreciation and stewardship of nature through gardens.
The Garden is located at 20312 15th Ave NW, Shoreline 98177. 206-546-1281.
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HistoryLink: Online honor rolls of Washington state citizens
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| Memorial Day at Evergreen-Washelli Photo by Steven H. Robinson |
Monday, May 30, 2016 is Memorial Day
By HistoryLink.org
On Memorial Day the nation pauses to recall and thank the men and women who fought to defend the United States in wartime. HistoryLink.org is proud to host the complete online honor rolls of Washington state citizens who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Philippines, World War I, World War II (including merchant mariners), Korea, Vietnam, Granada, the Gulf War, Afghanistan, and the Iraq War.
We also maintain online honor rolls of University of Washington students, faculty, and staff killed in World War II and public-safety officers statewide who died in the line of duty. We want to thank Garden of Remembrance co-organizer Dave Barber for helping us to maintain this tribute. And let us not forget the memorial's founding spirit and primary sponsor, the late Patsy Bullitt Collins, who suffered her own loss during World War II.
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LFP Police search for vehicle suspected in residential burglaries
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| Stock image of a 2007 PT Cruiser, silver Similar to what police are seeking |
Over the past few days, we have had several residential burglaries in Lake Forest Park, up near the border of Mountlake Terrace and Brier.
Reports from citizens revealed a suspected vehicle. We are looking for a silver PT Cruiser.
Don't forget to call 911 if you see something suspicious and check out our "Do it Yourself Crime Prevention Guide" on our website.
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Three Shorewood girls competed in State golf tournament
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| Hannah Owen 2015 |
Three Shorewood girls made it to the AAA State Golf Tournament at Indian Canyon Golf Course on May 24-25, 2016.
Hannah Owen
Michelle Lu
Maria Babcock
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Shoreline residents question City Light tree pruning practices
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| A severely pruned tree in Shoreline Children’s Center with power lines running through its canopy. Photo by Tim Gruver |
Shoreline is a Tree City USA as declared by the National Arbor Day Foundation, but residents fear its trees are quickly losing their shape due to practices by Seattle City Light vegetation management crews.
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| 15th NE at 146th in Shoreline Photo by Steven H. Robinson |
Trees often share the same space as city power lines on both public and private land. Per City Light’s protocol, their intersecting parts are cut back by vegetation management crews, sometimes in extreme directions to avoid electrical conduction.
“Trees are the most common cause of power outages,” said Brent Schmidt, Seattle City Light’s Manager of Support Services. “Our focus is those parts of the tree with the greatest potential to affect the utility infrastructure which usually occurs only on part of any individual tree.”
Such practices are meant to prevent power outages and electrical fires, per Seattle City Light standards. The choice between keeping a tree’s appearance or keeping the lights is clear for Seattle City Light.
“Public safety is priority number one, electrical reliability is priority number two, and the third priority is the health of the tree,” said Scott Thomsen, Seattle City Light’s Public Information Officer.
According to regulation, trees are pruned every five years by City Light vegetation management crews after being inspected by a certified arborist – a much longer span of time than some residents claim occurs now.
Lance Young of the Interurban Trail Preservation Society expressed his concerns that City Light’s tree removal practices on the Interurban Trail stood in contrast to the original intent of the City Light Franchise Agreement, which cites the preservation of all trees.
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| A tree pruned at a 90 degree angle Photo by Steven H. Robinson |
According to Young, City Light has proposed to only preserve significant trees, or trees with historical or communal significance. He claims City Light has attempted to renegotiate the definition of a significant tree and soliciting neighborhood signatures supporting tree removals within just five days notice as opposed to weeks.
Residents typically receive two weeks notice of a routine tree pruning unless a tree should pose an emergency. Crews may then prune or remove and replace the tree as deemed necessary, though City Light prefers to remove it if possible. Doing so may involve a number of methods.
“For a deciduous tree, sometimes we do what’s called directional trimming where you’re cutting the branches in such a way where you’re creating room for its branches to grow,” Thomsen said. “It can continue to get bigger, but it’s growing in a way that is growing around the lines.”
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| A drastically pruned evergreen on 5th NE Photo by Steven H. Robinson |
“Even if you pruned a healthy tree very aggressively, it would take at least a couple of years for its health to decline,” Bayard said. “Trees just don’t respond that quickly.”
If a tree is removed upon request of property owners, City Light offers residents vouchers to obtain saplings from participating tree nurseries. According to Bayard, tree removals are best decided on the first time a tree is inspected.
“If the tree dies later and the homeowners say, ‘Hey, can you come out and remove this tree now and replace it?’ then we have to send a second crew out to do a second body of work on that same tree,” Bayard said. “Then it becomes a little more complicated because it becomes a waste of public funds to work on the same tree twice.”
As Bayard continued, the task of maintaining a tree’s wellbeing as well as the public’s is not an easy one.
“You’ve got to balance safety requirements with the tree’s health,” Bayard said. “So we do struggle a lot to do the least impactful thing we can to the tree while satisfying our legal obligations.”
Photos: Pink rhodies
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| Pink rhodies Photo by Lee Lageschulte |
I have two of these - they are humongous and beautiful. One is five feet above the roof line and the other is bigger. I hate to think where the roots are. I strongly suspect that at least one has reached the neighbor's yard.
Rep. Kagi receives Health Care Champion Award
Every foster parent and child, and adoptive parents and children, now has access to health and behavioral health information and services through Coordinated Care.
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King County favors Trump, Clinton in presidential primary
By Evan Smith
King County voters are giving strong presidential-primary majorities to candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.
In votes counted through Wednesday, Trump had 71 percent of Republican votes in King County to 16 percent for Ohio Gov. John Kasich, 10 percent for Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and 3 percent for surgeon Ben Carson. Statewide totals showed Trump with 76 percent, Cruz and Kasich with 10 percent each, and Carson with 4 percent. With Trump holding majorities in all 10 Congressional districts, he is likely to win all of Washington's votes at the nominating convention.
Clinton led Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders by an 58 percent to 42 percent margin in the county and 53 percent to 47 percent statewide. Democrats allocate national-presidential-nominating convention votes by the caucus system. Sanders won most of those votes.
Votes counted through Wednesday came from 28 percent of registered King County voters and 31 percent of statewide voters.
Turnout through Wednesday ranged from 26 percent in Adams County in Central Washington to 47 percent in Jefferson County on the Olympic Peninsula.
Counties will as announce updated returns Thursday afternoon and continue to count ballots through final certification of results June 7.
Shoreline Rotary honors Students of the Quarter
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| Emily Pacunski from Shorewood |
Each quarter Shoreline Rotary recognizes and honors outstanding students from Kings, Shorewood, and Shorecrest High Schools.
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| Jordan Burtt from Kings |
These are great young leaders who excel in academics, arts, sports, and community service.
Our tomorrow is in good hands.
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| Brian Farthing from Shorewood |
Congratulations to Brian Farthing, Emily Pacunski, and Jordan Burtt.
--Shoreline Rotary
Correction: Emily Pancunski is from Shorewood, not Shorecrest as previously reported. 5-26-2016
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Flags at half-staff Monday
This federal holiday is in remembrance of the people who died while serving in the country’s armed forces.
The Governor’s Office has no objection to agencies lowering the flags at the close of business on Friday, May 27, 2016. Flags should remain at half-staff until noon on May 30 or first thing Tuesday morning, May 31, 2016.
Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.
Please call 360-239-1317 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.
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Call for Youth Artists – 2016 Shoreline Arts Festival
Community Parking Lot Sale - 50 families to participate
More than 50 families from the church will set up sales in the church parking lot at 16508 8th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.
On Saturday, June 4 from 9 am - 2 pm they will be selling books, toys, furniture, games, clothes, baby items, household items, craft supplies, decor, fishing gear and much more.
They will be giving out FREE hot dogs and lemonade while they last.
Bargains and treasures await you!
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1940s USO-themed comedy at the Driftwood Players
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| Suite Surrender opens June 10 at Driftwood in Edmonds |
Edmonds Driftwood Players pays tribute to the 40s through the Michael McKeever farce, Suite Surrender, June 10 – 26, 2016 at the Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St, Edmonds.
Michael McKeever’s comedy, Suite Surrender, called a “rib-tickling good time” by critics, is a loving homage to the screwball comedies popular in Hollywood during the 30s and 40s.
Starring Driftwood regulars Cindy Giese French, Melody Mistlin, Justin Tinsley, Jason Bradford, Ryan St. Martin, Greg Cochran and some new faces (Mary Sabetto, Jennie Babcock, and Kate Wirth), this show comes complete with a beleaguered general manager, two over-the-top divas, a hen-pecked personal secretary, a lovesick assistant, and a pair of bellhops that keep the action moving all while organizing a USO benefit for the troops at the Palm Beach Royale Hotel.
Athena Sinclair and rival Claudia McFadden are accidentally booked in the Presidential Suite at the same time for the same concert … and they can’t stand the sight of each other. How will the poor staff and personal employees of the women keep them apart and pull off the concert for the troops? With slamming doors, mistaken identity, physical comedy and fast-paced action, the comic tension builds into a grand finale of laughter.
Performances: June 10 - 26, 2016
Thurs-Sat at 8:00 pm, Sunday at 2:00 pm
Tickets are $25.00. Senior/Junior/Military $22.00
Purchase tickets online or 425-774-9600 option 1.
ASL Interpreted Performance on Saturday, June 18 at 8pm.
Director Dale Westgaard says of Surrender, “Early in our rehearsals, it became clear that some of my cast members were unfamiliar with the USO and its importance to entertainment history.”
Westgaard says, “Now, sit back and watch what happens when a fine hotel has trouble meeting the demands of one of its guests before she performs for the ‘the boys’”.
About the Playwright: With wit, insight and a healthy dose of his quirky sense of humor, Michael McKeever continues to entertain theater audiences throughout America, Europe and Russia. He resides in South Florida and is a member of the Dramatists Guild and Actors' Equity.
Attorney General files lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson
State Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a consumer protection lawsuit against Johnson / Johnson, accusing the company of knowingly concealing the risks associated with a surgical mesh designed to treat pelvic floor conditions in women.
As a result of Johnson and Johnson’s deception, thousands of Washington women face urinary and defecatory dysfunction, loss of sexual function, chronic inflammation, chronic pain, and risk of chronic infection.
These complications can crop up years after the surgery, and are in many cases irreversible. Removal of the mesh is nearly impossible.
“It’s difficult to put into words the horrific injuries and pain many women are still suffering as a result of Johnson & Johnson’s deception,” Ferguson said. “They believed they were making informed medical decisions, but that was impossible when Johnson / Johnson was spreading inaccurate information about its products’ risks, essentially duping doctors into using their own patients as clinical trials. This is an unacceptable way of doing business, and I will hold the company accountable.”
The lawsuit alleges thousands of violations of the Washington Consumer Protection Act, due to deceptive informational and marketing materials distributed to consumers and doctors. The attorney general will ask the court to prohibit Johnson / Johnson’s misleading marketing, find the company violated the CPA, and impose the maximum $2,000 civil penalty per violation, in addition to costs, fees and restitution.
The state alleges tens of thousands of violations of the CPA, potentially placing penalties well into the millions of dollars.
More information here
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Dunn Lumber supplies materials for Chermak Construction to build a ramp for disabled Edmonds man
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| Volunteers from Chermak Construction build a ramp for disabled Edmonds man. Materials supplied by Dunn Lumber |
On Saturday, May 21st volunteers from Edmonds-based Chermak Construction, Inc. turned out to participate in Rampathon® 2016. This year marks the 23rd anniversary of this event sponsored by the Master Builders Care Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Master Builders Association. Rampathon brings together local construction companies and vendors to build wheelchair ramps for recipients in need.
Jon Elkins, Project Developer for Chermak Construction, Inc. rallied 16 of his fellow co-workers to work on this year's project. Elkins says, “It’s a great opportunity to bring our carpenters and office staff together. Nothing builds strong relationships more than working together to reach a goal.”
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| Chermak volunteers line up behind Richard Bell. Richard can now get to his back yard to tend his garden |
This year the team from Chermak built a ramp for someone Edmonds resident Richard Bell. Richard is 39 years old and became paralyzed when he fell off the roof of his rambler-style home. His feet slipped out from underneath him and he landed on his tailbone and was immediately paralyzed.
We built a 16 foot ramp off of his back deck that allows him to have access to his back yard to care for his gardens.
In spite of the rain, Richard spent the entire day watching the project and interacting with us. He was beyond delighted with the finished ramp.
Since 1993 the Master Builders Association has built more than 370 ramps in King and Snohomish Counties. Local volunteers from the home building and remodeling industry have taken time to create custom ramp designs and lay all the groundwork for each project. Because this is a one-day event, lots of pre-planning goes into each of the projects.
Special thanks to continued support from Dunn Lumber who supplied the materials for this project.
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Public Art in Shoreline Parks
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
SIFF at SCC - films scheduled for Sunday
Producer Sophie Harris scheduled to attend.
Cinematographer Kuba Kijowski scheduled to attend.
SCC volleyball summer camps
Volleyball All-Skills Camp
Volleyball fundamentals for boys and girls grades 5-12. This Camp is designed for all levels of players: beginners, intermediate, and advanced. Players will be divided by level of play. Coaches will demonstrate, explain volleyball techniques, and run drills to maximize as many contacts as possible.
Volleyball High School Freshman Camp
Designed for those entering High School/grade 9. This camp will prepare players to compete for a spot on their school team. Players will be divided by positions, experience and ability levels. Focus is on training, improving techniques, developing skills and team work. Receive advice on showcasing skills for High School tryouts using strengths and abilities to secure a spot on a team.
Volleyball High School Advanced Camp
Designed for varsity players grades 9-12 who are competitive and want to get ready to play for a varsity team. Focus on individual skills and team work. Players will work on strategies and the mental game needed to win their games. Campers will work with Shoreline College coaches. This camp is very popular so we recommend early registration.
Volleyball Setter, Libero, and Hitter Camp
For advanced competitive level players grades 9-12. Focus on position/skills needed for play in High School or competitive situations. Each player will receive personalized instruction to master keys to success. Enrollment is limited. This camp is very popular so we recommend early registration.
Information for All Camps
Camp/Clinic Registration Form
Medical Waiver/Release
Mail registration form and payment to:
Shoreline Community College, Attn: Athletics
16101 Greenwood Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133
For registration questions contact Sydney Hinnebusch, Program Coordinator, Athletics 206-546-4745. For Questions Regarding Camp/Clinic Content: Raquel West, Volleyball 206-533-6653.
Camp proceeds will be used to support Shoreline Community College Athletics and Varsity Sports and may include paying for or sponsoring any of the following: student-athlete scholarships; team uniforms and equipment; tournament fees; travel expenses; team events including trips, meals, awards, and banquets; indoor and outdoor facility rentals; media and technology (hardware and software); training and professional development; membership with professional organizations; and additional coaches’ salaries.
Coach Bios: Co-Head Coaches Raquel Chumpitaz-West and Mark West have coached at Shoreline for the last 19 years. They have both played at National Championships and internationally. Coach Raquel received the Washington NWAC Volleyball Coach of the Year and NWAC Northern Region Coach of the Year awards in 2015. She is a former Olympian who played in Moscow, 1980.
LFP and Kenmore closely monitoring SR 520 bridge demolition plan
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| 520 bridge Photo courtesy WSDOT |
The original demolition plan included “rubblization” of the bridge in Kenmore after it had arrived in Kenmore by barge.
Rubblization of the old SR 520 bridge material will not occur in the Kenmore or Lake Forest Park. A WSDOT representative assured LFP City staff by phone that the demolition will be done in the vicinity of the SR 520 bridge.
Photos: The REAL Indian Paintbrush
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
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| Native plant Indian Paint Brush - castilleja |
I don't know about Lee Lageschulte, but for decades I've been calling the plant whose photo we published yesterday Indian Paint Brush. Turns out that honor belongs to a plant I've never seen, shown in the photo above sent in by Janet Way.
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| kniphofia, aka red hot poker, poker plant, torch lily Photo by Lee Lageschulte |
The first photo published, with the yellow and orange heads, is kniphofia, aka red hot poker, poker plant, torch lily. An Indian paintbrush is a castilleja.
Thanks to everyone who set me straight.
updated 5-25-2016
Highland Terrace student inducted into Safety Patrol Hall of Fame
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| Preston Yao poses with his AAA School Safety Patrol Hall of Fame plaque. Photo by Jennifer Yeh |
Highland Terrace Elementary student Preston Yao was inducted into the AAA School Safety Patrol Hall of Fame during a special awards ceremony preceding the May 14 Mariners game at Safeco Field. Yao was among only 10 students in the state to be recognized this year for showcasing courage and leadership in school safety patrol.
AAA Washington and a panel of judges from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Washington Traffic Safety Commission select top patrollers from schools across Washington each year and honor their accomplishments through induction in the AAA School Safety Patrol Hall of Fame.
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| Preston Yao and Teacher/Safety Patrol Advisor Mark Owen enjoy the Mariners game. Photo by Jennifer Yeh |
Patrollers are evaluated and judged on their commitment to traffic safety, citizenship, leadership skills, and contributions to school safety patrol programs. Nominations require input from both the patroller and their advisor, including responses to a series of essay questions.
In addition to the awards banquet before the game where he received a plaque and gift card, Yao and the other inductees were also recognized during the Mariners game.
“We’re so proud of Preston and our school’s safety patrol,” said Mark Owen, 5th grade teacher and patrol advisor at Highland Terrace. “We had 88 students, staff, and family attend the game to cheer him on.”
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SIFF in Shoreline: Friday and Saturday schedule
Twenty-five films will be playing in Shoreline from May 27 to June 4, part of the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF). For the first year, Shoreline Community College will be a venue for the event, which attracts thousands of film buffs every year.
Friday, May 27 is opening night, with the film The Tenth Man.
Saturday, May 28 there are four films, with the first starting at 1pm.
In a new chapter of the beloved saga of Belle and Sebastian (SIFF 2014), the now-10-year-old hero and his brave, shaggy dog embark on an exciting adventure to rescue Sebastian's mom, who is lost after her plane crashes deep in the forest. Recommended for ages 7+ (includes limited foul language; some scenes [including large-scale forest fires] may be scary; plane crash; threatening animals). Saturday, May 28 - 1pm - Shoreline CC
From the director of the Oscar®-winning documentary Twenty Feet From Stardom comes the delightful globe-trotting story of celebrated cellist Yo-Yo Ma and his multicultural collective of inspiring master musicians from around the world. Saturday, May 28 - 3:30pm - Shoreline CC
Director Lee Tamahori returns to the Maori culture of Once Were Warriors for a family saga about an outspoken teen who dares to challenge his elders. Based on a novel by Witi Ihimaera, the author of Whale Rider. Sat May 28 · 6:00 pm · Shoreline CC
A riveting historical thriller in which a tenacious Jewish lawyer returns from his self-imposed exile in the aftermath of WWII, risking everything as he carefully organizes the prosecution of Germany's greatest war criminals. Saturday May 28 - 8:30pm
Full Shoreline schedule here
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Shorewood tennis - bound for State
| From left: Kyle Berquist, Ellie Allen-Hatch, Emily Wright, Sasha Gaeth, Hugh Gaevert and Coach Arnie Moreno |
Shorewood will be sending a large team representation of tennis players to the 2016 WIAA State 3A Tennis Tournament in Kennewick, Washington this weekend.
| Gunnar Thorstenson |
The tournament starts at 8:30am Friday May 27th with doubles at Kamiakin high school and singles at the Tri-City Court Club and concludes with championship and consolation finals on Saturday.
Representing Shorewood will be
- District 1 singles champions Sasha Gaeth and Gunnar Thorstenson,
- District 1 doubles champions Kyle Berquist and Hugh Gaevert.
- Ellie Allen-Hatch and Emily Wright District 1, 2nd place doubles.
Coach Arnie Moreno.
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Senior Prom at Seattle Area Feline Rescue
This weekend the Seattle Area Feline Rescue is holding a "senior prom" promotion: 50% off adoption fees for senior kitties!
We're inviting community members to stop by, meet the kitties, and see if anyone steals their heart.
Seattle Area Feline Rescue (formerly Animal Talk) is in Shoreline at 14717 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133, 206-659-6220.
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Shoreline City Council meeting cancelled
The Shoreline City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, May 30 has been cancelled because of Memorial Day.
Link to Cancellation Notice
Shorewood golf ties for third in league, fifth in District, one player going to State
The Shorewood Men’s Varsity Golf Team finished the season tied for 3rd in the league and placed 5th in the District out of 14 teams.
Sophomore Bradley Wong will be heading to the State golf tournament this week.
“This group of boys exemplified what it means to be a Team and supported each other to the fullest” said Coach Andrew Hershey at the end of the season party.
Not only did they have a successful season with a lot of personal achievement, they also maintained a team GPA grade average of 3.69.
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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Poisoned Apples : poems for you, my pretty
poems for you, my pretty
by Christine Heppermann
After the kiss and the trip to the castle, Sleeping Beauty's day consists of showering, shaving, shampooing, conditioning .... and so much more.
Little Miss Muffet signs up for a drastic diet to try to assuage decades of dairy-fed weight. A "house of bricks" girl gradually starves herself down to mere straw.
In this poetry collection, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, the Miller's Daughter, and many other folkloric ladies are besieged by modern body image issues including eating disorders, social pressure, verbal and physical abuse, and sexual situations.
The collection is uneven and repetitive. Some poems are deftly created, merging a traditional tale with modern sensibilities, offering insight to both.
Other pieces clunk when they roll, with messages about fat girls, mean boys, and relentless striving to conquer societal expectations, delivered via a merciless hammer fist and no reference to any external story.
Teachers and lovers of poetry will find useful bits of brilliance here, but the verses may be best enjoyed in small tastes, rather than large gulps.
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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Lake Forest Park releases McKinnon Creek Well Field Analysis Report
Aspect Consulting, LLC hired by the City of Lake Forest Park, has completed a hydrogeological and geotechnical evaluation of the McKinnon Creek well field. The study concluded that a limited land use, such as a pedestrian trail, could be allowed in the City-owned right-of-way while maintaining the required 100-ft sanitary control area around the drinking water wells.
The wells are owned and operated by the Lake Forest Park Water District (Water District). The Water District is not affiliated or operated by the City of Lake Forest Park but is a special purpose district that serves approximately 950 customers within the City and is franchised by the City. While a pedestrian trail is not an incompatible land use in the well-field sanitary control area, the wells must be properly secured. Aspect Consulting recommends a variety of fairly low cost security measures be implemented to protect the wells from intentional contamination and/or vandalism, with or without the presence of a public pedestrian trail.
The report comes on the heels of a state appeals court ruling in favor of the City confirming its ownership of the NE 184th St. right-of-way that has a history of use as a pedestrian trail adjacent to the well field. Several of the wells are within the City right of way. The two agencies must work together to meet the interests of both.
The written report was given to the City Council at its Committee of the Whole meeting on May 23rd, as well as a short briefing. During the briefing, it was affirmed that, above all else, the City of Lake Forest Park values clean and safe drinking water.
The City has invited the Water District leadership to attend the May 26th City Council meeting at 7 pm to listen to Aspect Consulting present the report. The City also looks forward to collaborating with the Water District to secure their well field to ensure safe and clean drinking water for their customers and City residents.
The Aspect Consulting report can be downloaded from the City website.
LFP Council meeting Thursday - McKinnon Trail, COPS grant, permit tracking software
City of Lake Forest Park, City Council regular meeting, Thursday, May 26, 2016, 7:00pm, City Hall Council Chambers. 17425 Ballinger Way NE.
Proposed Agenda and related documents
Highlights:
Public Hearing – CenturyLink CATV Franchise Ordinance
Consent Calendar
- May 16, 2016 Special Joint Meeting with City of Kenmore and Northshore Fire Department Notes
- Approval of City Expenditures for Period Ending May 26, 2016
- Ordinance 1127/Reauthorizing the FTE Approved in Ordinance 1099 to Fill the Current Police Officer Vacancy
- Ordinance 1124/Approving CenturyLink CATV Franchise
- Resolution 1560/Authorizing Mayor to Sign Agreement with Avocette Technologies, Inc., for the Implementation Service Contract and an Order with Carahsoft IT Solutions for a Subscription to the Accela Permit Tracking System
- Ordinance 1129/Amending the General Fund 2016 Budget Established by Ordinance 1108 to Authorize New Temporary Intern Positions
- Report from Aspect Consulting on Wellfield Protection (see article)
- Ordinance 1128/ Amending the General Fund 2016 Budget Established by Ordinance 1108 to Provide Funding for the Purchase of New Permit Tracking Software and a Temporary Increase in Department Staffing during Implementation and through the Remainder of the Year
- Briefing by Chief Sutton on COPS Hiring Program (CHP) Grant
- Appointment of Voting Delegates for the Association of Washington Cities Annual Business Meeting
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Kenmore Art Show June 22-26
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| Playful 2016 |
The show is being held on the lovely campus of Bastyr University, located on the north shore of Lake Washington and surrounded by the 316-acre St. Edward State Park, 14500 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore 98028.
Our highly regarded show features juried, original works of art that include paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography, artisan works, youth art and art made from repurposed materials.
- Wednesday, June 22: 5:30 – 8 pm
- Thursday – Saturday June 23 – 25: 10 am – 8 pm
- Sunday, June 26: 10 am – 7 pm
Volunteers are very important to the art show. You can help a little or a lot. They need help June 17 –June 27 with hosting/ sales, setting up, art check in, art return and evening security. To sign up, call Marella at 206-914-9989.
Photos: Indian Paint Brush
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| Photo by Lee Lageschulte |
Indian Paint Brush in bloom near Sunset Park - photographed by Lee Lageschulte.
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Food Truck schedule this week: May 24 - 29, 2016
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| Outside the Box serves a huge menu of the healthiest food |
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:
Sandwiches: burger, roast pork, salmon reuben, chicken, tofu taco, and fried Brussel sprout caesar.
Wed 25: Napkin Friends
Soups, sandwiches, salads
Thurs 26: The Peach and The Pig
Pulled pork, grilled chicken, or mushroom sandwiches, meatballs and mushrooms, prawn salad
Fri 27: Outside the Box
Paleo meals, salads, wheat and dairy free options, a vegetarian and low carb menu and specialty drinks. NO gluten, dairy, added sugar, or processed foods.
Sat 28: Wet Buns
Classic French Dip Sandwiches
Sun 29: Wicked Pies
New York style pizza, salads, focaccia sandwiches, gelato
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