Photo: There be dragons here

Sunday, June 19, 2016

Beware the dragon
Photo by Jerry Pickard

Creativity will find an outlet - in this case a beautifully sculpted hedge on Perkins Way in Shoreline.




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Introductory statements from incumbent State Rep. Kagi and challengers

By Evan Smith

Incumbent 32nd District State Rep. Ruth Kagi and challengers Alex Hart, Wesley Irwin, and David Schirle recently sent statements introducing themselves to voters.

Democrats Irwin and Kagi, Republican Schirle and Libertarian Hart are running for the position that Kagi has held for nine two-year terms.

The four candidates will run on the August 2 primary ballot, with the two leaders advancing to the November general-election ballot, regardless of party.

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

Here are statements from the four candidates in the order their names will appear on the primary ballot and in the voters’ pamphlet:

Ruth Kagi (Prefers Democratic Party)

My work in the legislature has been focused on creating opportunities for all children to succeed. I have been recognized as a “Champion for Children” for the major strides Washington has made in early learning, services for homeless youth, major reforms in foster care and juvenile justice, and improved services for developmentally disabled children. I currently serve as Co-Chair of the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission to create a new department of children and families. My highest priority in the coming session is fully funding education, including early learning, and passing legislation to create a department of children.

David D. Schirle (Prefers Republican Party)

You have no reason to trust me or to vote for me. But like you, I am tired of the politics “as usual.” Frustrated that as hard as we try, the politician represents themselves and not us. The solution is to find selfless, smart, reasonable, compassionate patriotic citizen legislators. In other words, regular people, people who place the good beyond themselves. I have done that my entire life. A local doctor, retired Army major, and married 35 years; a life dedicated to serving God and others; grounded in individual liberty, rule of law, limited government, and reason over emotion.

Alex Hart (Prefers Libertarian Party)

I run a large auto-parts store in the Northgate area. I’m running to improve our school system and to get the money to the classroom not sucked down by bureaucracies, and to ensure our children are leaving high school with a career. College should be an elective not a requirement. I also am a big supporter of cutting government spending by getting rid of the waste, and overregulation, to ensure our community small businesses can become prosperous again. I am your Libertarian candidate. Liberty for all.

Wesley Irwin (Prefers Democratic Party)

As a life-long educator, I know that getting a great education can be the most powerful force in upward economic mobility, social progress, and personal happiness. I am running a campaign to restore funding to Washington State Public Schools, in order to decrease class sizes, increase teacher salaries, and provide education opportunities to children who otherwise would be left behind in the age of Charter Schools. My political voice represents the voice of 1 million Washington children who are demanding a future education based on creativity, imagination, and loving instruction.

Evan Smith can be reached at schsmith@frontier.com



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Space for vendors at street festival fundraiser for childhood cancer


Hi neighbors! We are looking for vendors for a street festival / fundraiser for kids with cancer on August 6th in Shoreline.

Burke Ave will be closed down between 189th and 190th for the event, which will include live music, food trucks, vendors, and a raffle.

We would love local artists! Vendor tables are $45 to reserve and the fee is tax deductible because it goes toward the nonprofit. Please send me your email address if you are interested and I'll forward you all of the details!

We are also looking for sponsors for the event, and I can send info on how to become a sponsor as well!




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Genealogy workshop Monday in LFP

Looking for a long-lost relative or friend? Local genealogist Mary Kircher Roddy will show you how to find distant relatives, perhaps ones you never even knew existed. Come away with the skills you need to find specific people and their contact information.

Monday, June 20, 7-9pm, Lake Forest Park Library meeting room, lower floor of Town Center, Lake Forest Park, intersection of Bothell Way and Ballinger Way.

Sponsored by Friends of the Lake Forest Park Library.



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Kruckeberg workshop: Propagation by Cuttings - Saturday, June 25 and Plant Sale June 24-26

Propagation by Cuttings - Saturday, June 25, 10:30am.
Experience the joy of creating your own plants, as you learn the basics of propagation by cuttings, from Kruckeberg horticulturist Heidi Koonz.

Each participant will take home a propagation tray full of cuttings, along with guidelines for making more throughout the year.

KBGF Members $25, Non-members $35. Register here.

Wildlife and Habitat Plant Sale - June 24 - 26
Find deals on plants that are key to creating habitat for native insects and birds at this summer sale.



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Summer conditioning camp


Can't seem to motivate yourself to work out?  Needing to get in shape for a fall sport?  Looking for something to do this summer?  Enjoy playing soccer?  If you answered 'yes' to ANY of these questions, then Triple D is for you!  Register at any time AT THE CAMP.

Triple D Summer Conditioning Camp
D • D • D
Desire • Determination • Dedication

Located at Shorecrest High School
15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155
June 27 - August 12

21 years in the Shoreline School District
For athletes of all abilities 
Open to incoming grades 7-12
$70 for 7 weeks of training
M - W - F *8:30 - 11:00 (Weights 8:30-10, Soccer 10-11 most days)
T - TH *8:30 - 10:00 (Outdoor Speed and Agility Training)
(* NEW - later start time!)

• Circuit Training
• Weightlifting
• Plyometrics
• Resistance Training
• Footspeed Drills
• Form Running Drills


Forms will also be available in the main
offices at Shorecrest, Shorewood, Einstein, and Kellogg
and at the camp.

Contact Gary Harris for more information


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Parks board meeting Thursday

Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services / Tree Board Regular Meeting Thursday, June 23, 2016, 7:00 - 9:00pm, Shoreline City Hall Room 303, 17500 Midvale Ave N. 98133.

Agenda Highlights
  • Proposed private property landscape improvements along Richmond Beach Saltwater Park's bluff trail
  • Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan
    • Asset Condition Assessment Results
    • Capital Projects Rating Criteria
Link to the Community Calendar for the full agenda and agenda packet.
Comment on Agenda Items: Parkboard@shorelinewa.gov
Link to the Park Board webpage



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Kenmore Art Show Wednesday



Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Bastyr University
14500 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore

You are invited to the 18th annual Kenmore Art Show, presented by The Arts of Kenmore and sponsored by Bastyr University.

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. Directions here.

The show features juried, original works of art that include paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography, artisan works, youth art, and art made from repurposed materials. All art on exhibit is available for purchase, with the exception of some Youth pieces.

Times:

  • Wednesday, June 22: 5:30pm – 8pm
  • Thursday – Saturday June 23 – 25: 10am – 8pm
  • Sunday, June 26: 10am – 7pm


Volunteers are very important to the art show. You can help a little or a lot. They would like help June 17 –June 27 with hosting/ sales, setting up, art check in, art return, and evening security. To sign up, contact Marella at 206-914-9989.


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145th Station Citizens Committee to hear about planning for 185th Subarea

There will be a meeting of the 145SCC this coming Thursday, June 23, 7-8:30pm at Shoreline City Hall, Room 302, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

On the proposed agenda is Paul Cohen, Shoreline Planning Manager, for a discussion of what is happening with development in the 185th station Area (development discussions, permits, other processes).

The group will also decide whether to meet during the summer. There is a meeting planned for September 22, just before the City Council is scheduled to vote on Adoption of 145th Station Area Development Code Amendment and Zoning Map on Monday, Sept 26.



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LFP woman selected as alternate delegate to Democratic convention

Myra Gamburg of Lake Forest Park has been selected as an alternate delegate to the Democratic national presidential nominating convention July 25–28 in Philadelphia.

Gamburg, who will be an alternate delegate for former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, was selected as an alternate at the state convention in Tacoma this weekend after losing a position as a delegate on a coin flip.

One of the voting delegates to the national convention for Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders will be 32nd Legislative District Democratic Chairwoman Carin Chase.

At the state convention, the Washington Democrats elected 25 Sanders delegates and 9 Clinton delegates.




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Satisfy your culinary cravings at the Shoreline Arts Festival



Come tickle your taste buds and listen to some great music at the Shoreline Arts Festival Food Truck Food Court during the Festival on Saturday, June 25 10am-6pm and Sunday, June 26 10am-5pm at the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE.

There are some delicious new options headed your way this year, in addition to some Shoreline Arts Festival Favorites. Check out the line-up:

Ohana BBQ
Back by popular demand this Hawaiian BBQ specializes in dishes from the many different ethnic cultures that make up the Hawaiian “melting pot.” Get into the spirit on Saturday by picking up some Ohana BBQ and then taking it to the Festival Beer Garden at 4pm to see some hula dancing from Honkulani’s Hula Studio and the Kupunas.

Galaxy Donuts
Small and mighty, these mini donuts are just what you need to start your festival experience off right. With over thirty flavors and varieties, they have something for every taste. Pro tip: pick up some donuts then head over the free coffee cart provided by Fidalgo Bay Coffee Roasters, located in the Artist Marketplace, and get some shopping in before the crowds.

Curb Jumper Street Eats
Gourmet sliders and specialty sandwiches served out of a sleek and stylish truck sure shake up your comfort food. Pro tip: after the lunch rush, swing back around to Curb Jumper and beat the heat with some ice cream. They serve Gelatiamo Gelato and Fat Boy Ice Cream Sandwiches.

The Caveman Food Truck
When a food truck describes their offerings by saying “We do meat on a stick!” and then continues with “Made fresh with locally sourced products,” how can you not give them a try? Surprisingly, the Caveman Food Truck also has one of the most mouthwatering vegetarian options too, with slow roasted veggies (also on a stick!).

It’s BAO Time
An homage to the original Taiwanese night market foods, it’s BAO Time brings authentic street food from the streets of Taipei to Shoreline. Pick up a BAO (Taiwanese steamed bun sliders with a variety of fillings) and then wander the festival with your tasty treat.

Athena’s Food Truck
A regional favorite, Athena’s will be bringing their delicious Greek food (including Greek Fries topped with garlic, Tzatziki sauce, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta!!) to the Shoreline Arts Festival for the first time. Come grab a bite and then take it to see one of the performers on the Showmobile Outdoor Stage.

Bomba Fusion
You don’t hear the phrase “Korean-Mexican Fusion” too often, but you should because it’s fantastic! Serving Bibimbap burritos and tacos, this truck has vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, proving you can be adventurous and satisfy your dietary restrictions. Get into the spirit by grabbing some Bibimbap and checking out the Explore Korea! Cultural Room.

Ma and Pa Kettle Corn
It’s just not a festival without a bag of hot Kettle Corn to munch on as you shop your way through the Artist Marketplace. Grab a bag and head into the sea of white tents to find your next treasured artwork. 10 points if you can make it to the other end with popcorn still in your bag!

Senior Center Breakfast
This is the real deal and an Arts Festival Tradition. Come early and fill up with a hearty breakfast before the festival opens. Choose between a stack of pancakes or a Belgium waffle with sausage and eggs for $7, or get the Shoreline Scramble with home fries for $8. Breakfast starts at 8:30am.

The Shoreline Arts Festival is a free, two-day event organized by the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council. The Arts Council would like to thank the City of Shoreline, City of Lake Forest Park, 4Culture, Arts WA and all of their sponsors, donors, and members for making this event possible year after year.

Free shuttle route to the Arts Festival
 
Avoid the stress of parking by taking the Free Arts Festival Shuttle. The shuttle will run in a loop stopping at Meridian Park Elementary, Cromwell Park, and the Shoreline Center every 15 minutes during festival hours (Saturday, June 25 10am-6pm and Sunday, June 26 10am-5pm). Thank you to Shoreline Community College for providing this service.

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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Food truck schedule week June 20-26, 2016

Yummy Box popcorn chicken with rice

Ridgecrest Public House Week Food Truck Schedule
June 20-26, 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:

Monday June 20: Anchor End Pretzel Shoppe
Hearty sandwiches served on gourmet pretzels.

Tuesday June 21: Bread and Circuses
Sandwiches: burger, roast pork, salmon reuben, chicken, tofu taco, and fried Brussel sprout caesar.

Wednesday June 22: Yummy Box
Asian fusion.

Thursday June 23: The Peach and The Pig
Pulled pork, grilled chicken, or mushroom sandwiches, meatballs and mushrooms, prawn salad, beer.

Friday June 24: Streetzeria
Italian food, salads, salads on flatbread, 11 different pizzas

Saturday June 25: Seoul Kitchen
Korean food.

Sunday June 26: Wet Buns
French dip sandwiches: beef, pork, turkey, french onion, pork/pepper.



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Fathers Day - Sunday, June 19



In 1910, a Father's Day celebration was held in Spokane, Washington, at the YMCA by Sonora Smart Dodd, who was born in Arkansas.[6]

Its first celebration was in the Spokane YMCA on June 19, 1910.[6][7] Her father, the civil war veteran William Jackson Smart, was a single parent who raised his six children there.[6]

After hearing a sermon about Jarvis' Mother's Day in 1909 at Central Methodist Episcopal Church, she told her pastor that fathers should have a similar holiday honoring them.[6]

Although she initially suggested June 5, her father's birthday, the pastors did not have enough time to prepare their sermons, and the celebration was deferred to the third Sunday of June.[1][8]

Several local clergymen accepted the idea, and on June 19, 1910, the first Father's Day, "sermons honoring fathers were presented throughout the city."[9]

--Read the entire Wikipedia article here.



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Father of ten says his favorite thing is watching his children succeed


Todd Fast Family at an anniversary celebration. Todd is in the center. His since-deceased wife, Josephine, is holding his hand. Top row, from left - Todd Fast Jr., John Palmer, Tina Palmer, Greg Fast, Tami Fast, Sue Oswald, Ken Oswald. Middle row from left - Omparo Fast, Linda Dodd, Kim Weber-Fast, and Julie. Front Row-Rick Fast, Josephine Fast (late spouse), Todd Fast, Margaret Fast, and  (out of frame) Gary Fast.



By Nina Alden

Reverend Todd Fast Sr. is a father of ten, and says that his favorite thing about being a dad is watching his children succeed.

Fast raised five daughters and five sons. He always strives to set a good example for his children.

Passing on his personal values of truth, fairness, and honesty, he is proud that his children have become thoughtful spouses and parents, saying, “It’s a blessing.”

His favorite memory of raising his kids is playing games in the backyard from the time they were old enough to walk.

As a former minister, it is no new thing for Reverend Fast to offer up counsel, so when we asked him what wisdom he would pass on to all the new fathers out there, he warmly replied, 
“Be there when your children need you; don’t be an absentee father. Children need positive male role models.” 

Reverend Fast credits his late wife, Josephine, for helping him become a great father. Married 65 years, Fast says that their secure partnership, unwavering teamwork, and continual support for one another built a strong foundation for raising their children.

So what does Father’s Day mean to this devoted family man and retired minister?  “Not a whole lot,” Fast says, “it doesn’t hold the same weight as Mother’s Day. There’s something special about the strength that the mother has in the family. It’s not just temporal, but spiritual as well. Husbands need to be reminded that they can learn from their wives. I loved my wife—that’s for sure.”

With Father’s Day this Sunday, Reverend Fast reflects upon his life and expresses gratitude for his ten children, stating, “Our kids always depended upon us, but now, I depend upon them.”

Nina Alden works in the Life Enrichment Department at Aegis of Shoreline where Todd Fast lives.



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Old Dog Haven - finding homes for elderly dogs

Not all old dogs have special medical needs
Some are just old
Old Dog Haven is a (501(c)(3) nonprofit organization inspired by the compassion and commitment of founders Judith and Lee Piper.

This unique rescue group  has become a community of fosters, volunteers, and donors all dedicated to getting old dogs out of shelters and placing them in private homes with loving families.

During the past 11 years, Old Dog Haven has helped over 4,000 dogs and has become the largest senior dogs rescue in the United States.

Not a shelter, Old Dog Haven devotes itself to matching old dogs with families and individuals willing to foster them or provide a final refuge for the rest of their life. Old Dog Haven provides help with medical expenses for the dogs.

We have over 300 dogs in our Final Refuge homes and always have a list of unadoptable old dogs in shelters waiting for a foster spot too open up. 
Because many of the dogs we take in have major medical needs, our monthly vet bills average about $80,000, even with discounts from our veterinary partners. Old Dog Haven relies on donations to provide the care needed to make these dogs comfortable, sometimes for the first time in years.
BVZ and August Henrich

Since their primary mission is to get old dogs out of shelters, they are not always able to take in dogs from individuals, but they assist people in placing their senior dogs by posting them on their website and Facebook page.

On July 17, they will hold a fundraiser for medical expenses. The Old Dog Haven 5th Annual Walk for Old Dogs and Old Dog Pageant, Sunday, July 17, 11:00am - 3:00pm at Cromwell Park, 18030 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

Old Dogs, young dogs, and people of all ages are invited to walk around the park.

Registration fee: $25 (includes a Walk tote bag)



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Echo Lake to hear from City Manager

Echo Lake Neighborhood

The featured speaker at the Tuesday meeting of the Echo Lake Neighborhood Association will be Shoreline City Manager Debbie Tarry.

The meeting will be held at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98133, Room 301, from 7-9pm, Tuesday, June 21.

All who live or work in the Echo Lake Neighborhood are encouraged to attend. Email the ELNA board with any questions.

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

The mission of the Echo Lake Neighborhood Association is to build community by providing a forum for sharing information, connecting neighbors, promoting activities, and fostering civic involvement in our diverse community.



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Knitting in public at the Shoreline Farmers Market

Yarn bombed wheelbarrow and knitted food
Photo by Ellen Wood
The Shoreline Knitters brought their yarn-bombed wheelbarrow and lots of yarn to the Shoreline Farmers' Market Saturday to participate in "Worldwide Knit in Public Day."

We met so many nice people and had a great time knitting in public! We hope to do this again at the market later this season.


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Meridian Park to host discussion on City Parks, Rec, and Cultural Services Programs



On Tuesday, June 21st, from 7pm-8:30pm, Meridian Park Neighborhood Association will host a discussion on the current and future needs for our City's parks, recreation, and cultural services.

City Staff will be on hand to provide information and listen to residents' suggestions and concerns. This department of the city maintains the outdoor green spaces around the city, provides activities at the Spartan Rec Center, and runs a vibrant public arts program.

Meridian Park neighbors are heartily encouraged to join the conversation and be a part of shaping plans for the future of Shoreline. Please note, these monthly meetings are also an opportunity to connect with others in the neighborhood and build community!

The meeting will be held in Room 303 at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N and light refreshments will be served.

For more information on Meridian Park Neighborhood Association here, or email, or call Cynthia Knox at 206-218-3302.



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New councilmember to be sworn in before Monday special meeting in LFP

The Lake Forest Park City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, June 20, 2016, at 6:00pm, prior to the Committee of the Whole Meeting.

New councilmember Semra Riddle will take the oath of office prior to the meeting, then take her place on the council

Councilmembers will take care of three items of business on a consent calendar:

  • Approval of City Expenditures for Period Ending June 20, 2016
  • Resolution 1563/Authorizing Mayor to Sign the Agreement with Washington State
  • Department of Ecology for the Coordinated Prevention Grant for 2015-2017
  • Motion to Cancel June 23, 2016 City Council Regular Business Meeting

The meeting is expected to adjourn at 6:45pm.

The Committee of the Whole will be called to order at 7pm, with three topics for discussion:

  • Review of Transportation Commission and Economic Development Commission
  • Discussion on Parks Task Force
  • Discussion on Service Ethic Value of the City
The meeting is expected to adjourn at 8pm

Meetings are held in the City Hall Council Chambers, 17425 Ballinger Way NE.



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George Edwards hired as Shorewood Boys Basketball Coach

Shorewood High School and the Shoreline School District have named George Edwards as their new Varsity Boys Basketball coach. Edwards replaces Corey O’Hayre who resigned in May after two years as the T-Birds Head Coach.


This will be Edwards’ first head basketball assignment. However, he is no stranger to Shorewood, the WesCo Conference or area basketball. Most recently Edwards served as the top assistant at Shorewood for four years under the tutelage of Marv Morris from 2009-2012. He also served five-years as an assistant with the T-Birds from 2001-2006.

Overall, Edwards has over 20 years of coaching experience, 12 of those years in the WesCo Conference.

We are excited to have someone with George’s credentials and coaching experience. He came into the interview process with a plan and an excitement to be the long-term leader of the Shorewood Basketball Program. 
George is familiar with Shoreline School District, Shorewood and its programs and procedures. 
George is well connected with the area basketball community and we feel this will be an asset as he builds this program.

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Introductory statements from incumbent State Rep. Ryu and challengers

By Evan Smith

Incumbent 32nd District State Rep. Cindy Ryu and challengers Alvin Rutledge and Keith Smith recently sent statements introducing themselves to voters.

Democrat Ryu, Republican Rutledge and independent candidate Smith are running for the position that Ryu has held for three two-year terms.

The three will run on the August 2 primary ballot, with the two leaders advancing to the November general-election ballot.

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

Here are statements from the three candidates in the order their names will appear on the primary ballot and in the voters’ pamphlet:


Cindy Ryu
Cindy Ryu (Prefers Democratic Party)

I grew up picking berries, typing, and working in nursing homes for college expenses. My priorities are to fully fund public education, ensure safety of our communities, and protect our privacy, the environment, and consumers from predatory lenders. I will work hard to help our state and communities build classrooms, attract well-qualified teachers, and provide affordable housing for our working families while fixing aging bridges, highways and roads.

Endorsements: 32nd District Democrats, Sierra Club, Washington Conservation Voters, Washington State Labor Council, SEIU 775, Aerospace Machinists 751, Mayors of Shoreline, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace, and many others.

Alvin Rutledge
Alvin Rutledge (Prefers Republican Party)

Age— 74; single; education— Bishop Blanchet High School, Everett Community College; resident of Edmonds since 1986; retired from retail delivery business (small-business for 30 years}; former candidate for city, county offices; former board member, Friends of Athletic Fields; held appointed office at local levels, volunteer in several community organizations; more information, (425) 776-7379


Keith Smith
Keith Smith (States No Party Preference)

I am a lifelong Washington State resident, living and working in south Snohomish County for the last seventeen years. I volunteer at the Snohomish County Juvenile Court giving abused and neglected children a voice in the legal system.

We have expensive issues to tackle. We need to expand our transit network, and we need to make sure education is funded. We need an efficient government, so our tax dollars can be spent addressing the issues and not on bureaucracy.

Above all, everyone deserves to be free from discrimination, and I vow to fight for that fundamental right in Olympia.

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



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Community groups get creative at the Shoreline Arts Festival

Some of the best organizations around are organizing creative art activities for the Community Play Space area at the Shoreline Arts Festival on June 25 and 26.

Stop by the central courtyard of the Shoreline Center at 1st NE and NE 185th to engage with these great community groups who are rolling up their sleeves and getting good work done, all while having fun and getting creative!

Kruckeberg Botanic Garden will be back this year making what is swiftly becoming a beloved part of the festival: botanical hats!

Melani Lyons, who has joined the Arts Council’s Festival Committee and taken the lead with the Community Play Space this year, will be helping kids see their name in lights with Dandylyon Drama’s Marquee Letter Art Project.

Shoreline PTA Council will encourage you to Draw your Neighborhood, while the Foundation for International Understanding through Students will have you thinking globally with their Design Your Own Flag activity.

Don’t miss these and all the other great organizations we have at this year’s festival.

COMMUNITY PLAY SPACE BOOTHS

  • Artist abd Craftsman Supply
  • City of Shoreline
  • Dandylyon Drama
  • The Foundation for International Understanding
  • Kruckeberg Botanic Garden
  • Shoreline Community College
  • Shoreline Historical Museum
  • Shoreline PTA Council

The Shoreline Arts Festival is a free, two-day event organized by the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council. The Arts Council would like to thank the City of Shoreline, City of Lake Forest Park, 4Culture, Arts WA and all of their sponsors, donors, and members for making this event possible year after year.

Avoid the stress of parking by taking the Free Arts Festival Shuttle. The shuttle will run in a loop stopping at Meridian Park Elementary, Cromwell Park, and the Shoreline Center every 15 minutes during festival hours (Saturday, June 25 10am-6pm and Sunday, June 26 10am-5pm). Thank you to Shoreline Community College for providing this service.

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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Knit in Public Day at the Shoreline Farmers Market

Saturday, June 18, 2016



Join the Shoreline Knitters at their booth at the Shoreline Farmers Market on Saturday as they celebrate Knit in Public Day.

The Market is held on the upper level of Aurora Square, outside of Sears, at 155th and Aurora, from 10am to 3pm.



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Cartoon: The umpire is always right


The umpire calls it, in this latest cartoon by Whitney Potter.



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Annual American Legion rummage sale Saturday

The American Legion Post 227 will hold their annual rummage sale on Saturday June 18, 2016, from 9am to 4pm at their hall, 14521 17th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155, behind Goodwill at NE 145th St and 15th Ave NE.
  • Jewelry 
  • Household Items 
  • Furniture
  • Women's Clothes 
  • Children's Clothes
  • Collectables 
  • Yard Tools
  • Kitchen Items


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Moving Up assembly at Shorewood


Photos and text by Wayne Pridemore

Shorewood High School's 'Moving Up' assembly was held on Friday June 17th in the gym. It was the last assembly of the year and the very last for the senior class of 2016. The seniors entered the gym in team groups with apparent enthusiasm.


There were imaginative and colorful costumes as well as creative props used by the senior class.


The seniors formed a conga line and danced to the beat of the Thunderbird band. Fun !


Shorewood's cheer leaders performed with the senior members on the left, this years junior members in the middle row, as the next year's new squad members looked on from the right row.




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Local creativity abounds in three Juried Art Exhibits at the Shoreline Arts Festival

Friday, June 17, 2016


Shoreline Arts Festival's three Juried Art Exhibitions showcase and honor the creativity of hundreds of local artists on June 25 and 26 at the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE. With artwork in nearly every medium, made by artists of all ages, there are definitely some masterpieces to behold, so don’t miss this opportunity to soak in some culture!

Be amazed by the work of the 250+ Pre-K through 12th grade students exhibiting in the Youth Art Exhibit and vote for your favorite piece to win the People's Choice Award. Plus, this year's exhibit will feature a special retrospective of longtime Youth Art participant, Sue Ellen Zhang, who is currently a Sophomore at Shorecrest High School. (see previous article)

Then, head on over to the two adult Juried Art Exhibitions, which feature an incredibly diverse collection of over 300 artworks from regional artists in the categories of 2D/3D art and photography. Over $2000 in cash and merchandise prizes will be awarded to the best of the bunch during the Awards Ceremony on Saturday at 10:30am on the Showmobile Outdoor Stage.

Note: Online registration for the adult Juried Art Exhibitions ends June 19, so there's still time to enter your art for a chance to win a portion of these awards … and sell your work commission free during the festival! Visit the Arts Council’s website for more information.

The Shoreline Arts Festival is a free, two-day event organized by the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council. The Arts Council would like to thank the City of Shoreline, City of Lake Forest Park, 4Culture, Arts WA and all of their sponsors, donors, and members for making this event possible year after year.

Avoid the stress of parking by taking the Free Arts Festival Shuttle. The shuttle will run in a loop stopping at Meridian Park Elementary, Cromwell Park, and the Shoreline Center every 15 minutes during festival hours (Saturday, June 25 10am-6pm and Sunday, June 26 10am-5pm). Thank you to Shoreline Community College for providing this service.



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Locust Way in South County will close for bridge replacement

For those who venture north into south Snohomish County, be advised that a portion of Locust Way will soon be CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC for the rest of the summer and early fall in order to replace a bridge. 

According to the Snohomish County website:
"Locust Way will be closed between 231st Street SW and Barker Road to all vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians starting June 20, 2016. 
The bridge should reopen to traffic in October 2016.”

More information here



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Healing Meditation sessions at Iora



Free workshops on Healing Meditation will begin on Tuesday, June 21, 11:15am at Iora Primary Care Shoreline, 15214 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

This practice is good for everyone. We will work toward cultivating peace, healing, love, and compassion using guided meditation and discussions.

Questions, contact Debbie 206-518-9021.



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The Liberating Effect of Down-Sizing

Share your wisdom and hear from others in a facilitated group discussion on "Clearing Space -- The Liberating Effect of “Down-Sizing” on Sunday, June 19, 2-3:30pm at the Shoreline Library large meeting room,345 NE 175th St, Shoreline 98155.

Registration requested.



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Join the world's largest online book club

The Big Library Read program allows readers around the world to download eBook “A Murder in Time” for free, and discuss online with other readers in a two-week global book club.

King County Library System will take part in the Big Library Read, the world’s largest digital book club that connects millions of readers around the world with the same eBook at the same time through public libraries.

For a two-week period beginning June 23, KCLS cardholders are invited to borrow and read eBook "A Murder in Time" by Julie McElwain (Pegasus Books). Start here to be part of this worldwide virtual book club.

There will be no waitlists for this popular mystery-with-a-twist: everyone will be able to read it right away. Big Library Read is facilitated by OverDrive, the leading platform for eBooks and audiobooks from the library.

A Murder in Time is an intricate mystery about a brilliant FBI agent who finds herself transported back in time to the 1800s. Relegated to the servant class, she stumbles across a gruesome murder, and she alone recognizes there is a serial killer in their midst. Kendra scrambles to solve the case before it takes her own life – 200 years before she was born. At its core, Julie McElwain’s debut novel is a puzzle, a hunt for a murderer and a quest for justice.

“Throughout my life, I’ve loved all genres of books – mystery, romance, paranormal and historical,” said author, Julie McElwain. “Maybe that’s why I’ve included a little bit of all those elements in A Murder in Time. I sincerely hope readers enjoy Kendra’s story as much as I enjoyed researching and writing it.”

Big Library Read is a free program. To get started reading, all you’ll need is a KCLS library card and a digital device for your download. A Murder in Time can be read on all major computers and devices, including iPhone®, iPad®, Android™ phones and tablets, Chromebook™ and Kindle®. The eBook will be available with no wait lists and will automatically expire at the end of the lending period, so there are never any late fees.

“We’re excited to participate in Big Library Read,” said Emily Calkins, KCLS Online Library Services Librarian. “A Murder in Time is a great beach read, so it’s a perfect pick for readers participating in our new adult summer reading program, and we’re thrilled to be able to offer it to our readers instantly.”

The Big Library Read program is made possible through a partnership between KCLS, OverDrive and Pegasus Books, publisher of A Murder in Time. The title was selected based on a survey of more than 20,000 library readers. Download and read the eBook from June 23-July 7.


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Washington native Deborah Jacobs new Director of King County Law Enforcement Oversight

Deborah Jacobs, Director
Office of Law Enforcement Oversight

The Metropolitan King County Council announced the hiring of Deborah Jacobs as Director for the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (OLEO), an independent government agency with responsibility for reviewing complaints relating to the King County Sheriff’s Office, its policies and practices.

Shoreline and Kenmore are both contract departments of the King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO).

“I can’t imagine a better place than King County to advocate for best police practices and the interests of its residents,” said Jacobs, a native of Washington State. 
“With diverse communities that are passionate about fairness, a sheriff with a strong reputation for accountability and a climate geared to best practices and professionalism, I feel confident that together we can not only serve the people of King County, but also play a leadership role as a nationwide model for effective oversight and collaboration.”

Jacobs takes the helm of a newly strengthened agency. In November, King County voters approved a measure to expand OLEO’s authority to investigate complaints. New precedents for investigations and advocacy will be established under her leadership.

“Ms. Jacobs will help King County deliver on our commitment to police accountability. She will increase transparency which I hope will improve trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve,” said King County Council Chair Joe McDermott. “I’m confident this work will help make all our communities safer.”

In a career dedicated to human rights, Jacobs has served in executive leadership positions for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Ms. Foundation for Women. She brings extensive knowledge of organizational management as well as expertise in police practices.

As Executive Director for the ACLU of New Jersey for 13 years, Jacobs worked on a wide array of policing issues including Internal Affairs policies, bias-based policing, sexual harassment, local enforcement of federal immigration laws, and training. In Newark, she created an unprecedented model for documenting police misconduct, successfully making a case for DOJ intervention in the troubled Newark Police Department.

In addition to expertise on police practices, Jacobs has worked on a wide variety of civil liberties issues, including First Amendment rights, privacy, government transparency, economic justice, criminal justice policy and women’s health and safety.

Jacobs grew up in Ellensburg, where her father taught Law and Justice at Central Washington University. She holds a B.A. in English and an M.A. in Liberal Studies from Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY. Organizations including the National Organization for Women, the NAACP, and the Peoples Organization for Progress have formally recognized Jacobs’ advocacy. She was also the recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship to study in Helsinki, Finland.



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“Playful” exhibit is poster contest for the 18th annual Kenmore Art Show

"Hi there"
by Beverly Shaw-Starkovich
To celebrate the City of Kenmore receiving a 2016 Playful City USA designation for the seventh year in a row, the Arts of Kenmore Gallery opened the “Playful” exhibit at the Kenmore City Hall on June 3.

The juried competition features works by eighteen Pacific Northwest artists and offers a sneak preview of the “Playful” theme chosen for the broader Kenmore Art Show.

The public enjoyed a well-attended opening reception on June 3, featuring a presentation by Edmonds painter Beverly Shaw-Starkovich. The artist’s acrylic painting of a girl playing on a beach was incorporated into the design of a poster for the Kenmore Art Show.

The AOK Gallery’s featured artists are Ellen Busteed, Frances Clapper, Kathi J. Erickson, Kathy Greisen, Lauren Heerschap, Kathy Kimball, Deborah Knetzger, Ti Locke, Jannelle Loewen, David Maehren, Gail Martinez, Roxine McQuitty, Patrick McSweeney, Jess A. Morissey, Elaine O’Riley, Jill Schwennsen, Beverly Shaw-Starkovich, and Jan Viney.

The 18th annual Kenmore Art Show opens Wednesday, June 22 at Bastyr University with a 5:30pm courtyard reception and awards presentations beginning at 6:30pm. The Art Show features the works of 115 local artists, including memorial to local arts benefactors Florence Lindstrom and Tom Traeger. The summer show runs through Sunday, June 26.

“Playful” is the latest in a series of five city hall exhibits mounted throughout the year by the Arts of Kenmore, a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization that promotes arts in the Kenmore community through the annual summer art show and other programs, including AOK Grants to six public schools and collaboration on local public art projects. AOK exhibits, events, and initiatives are made possible with support from the City of Kenmore, 4Culture, and AOK Supporters. “Playful” will be on display through August 18.

To learn more about the Kenmore Art Show, purchase artwork, support AOK Grants for Schools program and get involved with the Arts of Kenmore, visit the webpage, email, or contact David Maehren, president of the Arts of Kenmore.



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Jobs: Traffic Analysis Engineer

WSDOT has an outstanding opportunity for a professional with a proven background in traffic analysis with a strong focus on safety.

Complete description and application information here



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Shorewood grad receives PhD in chemistry

Rachel Botham
Rachel Botham, 2005 graduate of Shorewood High School, just earned a PhD in chemistry from the University of Illinois at Champaign/ Urbana.

She will soon be starting as a post-doctoral research assistant at The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California.

At Champaign/Urbana she worked on an anti-cancer drug that makes the standard drugs more effective. The drug went to first level human trials.




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Race car exhibit and Hillwood History Walk Saturday at Museum


Racin' and Rockin' On Aurora

The Golden Wheels car club will stage its annual vintage race car exhibit at the Shoreline Historical Museum on Saturday (June 18) from 10am to 3pm at 18501 Linden Ave N, just west of Aurora.

At 1pm, join the Hillwood Brick-Walk History Talk Walking Tour of the neighborhood.




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Happening today: plant sale at LFP Town Center - garden tour


The Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park Garden Tour and Plant Sale is today, June 18, 2016 on the lower level of Town Center in LFP.

The plant sale is a great opportunity to add interest and color to your garden. Shop for plants and garden art from 9 am to 4 pm.

Look at the list of nurseries and garden art providers who will be displaying and selling their products this year at the Plant and Garden Sale. These are local growers providing an ongoing source of specialty items that grow locally and talented artists whose works will enhance gardens.

Pathway in one of today's gardens
Art in Stone
Button Buds
C/G Plants
Celestial Dream Gardens, LLC
Chimacum Woods
Elemental Plants
Floral Soils
Flower Market
Garden Path Perennials
Jordan Nursery
Lee Farm and Nursery
Linda Hendricks Mosaics
Madrona Nursery
Robyn's Nest Nursery/Mt. Forest Farm
Rosehill Landscaping and Nursery
Second Nature
Taking Root Nursery
Clear Spring Creative
Vintage Glass Gardens
Shasta Image

You can get tickets in the Lake Forest Park Town Center at the intersection of Ballinger and Bothell Way. Your ticket provides you with admission to six local gardens. The rain earlier this week refreshed the gardens and they are looking great.



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Saturday is the day for the garden tour in Lake Forest Park - here's a sneak peek at one of the gardens

Thursday, June 16, 2016



A peek behind the curtain of one of Lake Forest Park’s Secret Gardens

The leaves and flowers of this secret garden were sparkling. The rain refreshed everything.

Happy Hour trailer
 
Walk through the various mini gardens and you will see a perennial garden where the owner has lovingly replanted after a huge tree came down and the City removed some dangerous laurel plants. Wander past a “Happy Hour” trailer with a small patio, perfect for a relaxing summer drink with friends.

Koi pond guarded by statue of heron

Follow unique paving up the steps and you are in another garden space with a deep pond, home to orange, white and golden koi. The pond fills from two waterfalls. A pathway leads you naturally to the terraced gardens awash with shade plants---beautiful hostas and abundant ferns.

Hosta

This garden is a labor of love. The owner of this 100-year-old house has created the gardens over the last 40 years. She and her two sons, Jordan and Kajo who do lots of the heavy duty hauling, have planted almost all of the trees and plants in the gracious and inviting garden.

The garden is a labor of love

Take a real tour of this garden and five others in Lake Forest Park this Saturday, June 18th. Tickets are available online or purchase tickets on the day of the tour at the Town Center on the lower level.




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Seattle Musical Theatre hires Managing Artistic Director

Chris Mayse, Managing Artistic Director
Seattle Musical Theatre
After several years of being an all-volunteer administration, Seattle Musical Theatre has hired Chris Mayse as their new Managing Artistic Director.

Chris has an impressive background as an actor and director including having worked regionally with companies such as the Milwaukee Rep, Utah Shakespeare Festival, Monomoy Theatre, Door Shakespeare, Super Summer Theatre, Montana Rep, and the Nevada Conservatory Theatre.

He has worked in administration with regional theaters, educational organizations and with Merlin Entertainments, LLC.

Recently, Chris directed "The MisEducation of the Well-Meaning Liberal" with Rainier Valley Cultural Center, as well as serving as a guest artist at Issaquah High School, directing their Spring production of ANNIE (which received seven nominations from the 5th Avenue Theatre's Annual High School Musical Awards).

Chris has already begun working with SMT and plans to announce the 2016/17 Season very soon.

Single ticket sales will begin August 15th.


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Hand-made shopping paradise - the Shoreline Arts Festival Artist Marketplace



The Artist Marketplace is the beating heart of the Shoreline Arts Festival, providing an almost endless list of ways for you to support local artists while showing the world where you stand as a curator of great taste!

Come down to the Shoreline Center on June 25 and 26 to pursue paintings, ceramics, jewelry, and pretty much every other kind of art as you saunter through the sunshine and decide which of the masterpieces on offer will grace your mantelpiece.

Then, check out artist demonstrations, get some henna body art, view live caricature drawing (or commission your own portrait), and pick up some artisanal gifts to wow your friends.

Find out more about the 60+ artists of all kinds participating in the Shoreline Arts Festival Artist Marketplace on the Arts Council’s website.

The Shoreline Arts Festival is a free, two-day event organized by the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council. The Arts Council would like to thank the City of Shoreline, City of Lake Forest Park, 4Culture, Arts WA and all of their sponsors, donors, and members for making this event possible year after year.

Avoid the stress of parking by taking the Free Arts Festival Shuttle. The shuttle will run in a loop stopping at Meridian Park Elementary, Cromwell Park, and the Shoreline Center every 15 minutes during festival hours (Saturday, June 25 10am-6pm and Sunday, June 26 10am-5pm). Thank you to Shoreline Community College for providing this service.

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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Jobs: Dean of Advanced Technology and Workforce

Shoreline Community College is hiring for a Dean of Advanced Technology and Workforce

The Dean of Advanced Technology and Workforce will provide leadership and direction to two highly regarded professional technical programs, Advanced Manufacturing and the Professional Automotive Training Center-Dealer Training Center, as well as the College's state recognized Workforce and Continuing Education programs.

Full description and application here




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Squatch gets the attention of Madison Avenue: AdWeek's Ad of the Day

Squatch makes Madison Avenue
AdWeek's Ad of the Day June16 -- "You don't know Squatch" --Shoreline's new advertising campaign "Surprised by Shoreline" which rolled out a month ago.

From AdWeek:
It turns out Sasquatch, the mythical ape-like creature who's sparked imaginations through the years after sightings in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, is really just a hirsute web developer who lives a quiet life in suburban Seattle.
That's one takeaway from this unusual campaign by ad agency PRR, designed to lure prospective home buyers (mostly millennials) to Shoreline, Wash., a bucolic community of 53,000 on Puget Sound, nine miles from the Emerald City's downtown district.
"We were looking for a way to tell the best-kept-secret story," Dan Eernissee, Shoreline's economic development program manager, tells Adweek. "PRR presented the idea of using the ambassador, Squatch, a friendly Sasquatch, who is on a personal mission" to educate viewers about himself and Shoreline, which he calls home."


The trailer drives viewers to the campaign's website, ending on the line "You Don't Know Squatch." 
But the centerpiece of content is a five-minute mockumentary revealing the secrets of Sasquatch, who turns out to be a furry, friendly, misunderstood soul — a hairy hipster grooving on Shoreline's laid-back lifestyle. He's an absolute beast on the basketball court, though.

Read the entire story here




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