Photo: There be dragons here
Sunday, June 19, 2016
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| 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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| Beware the dragon Photo by Jerry Pickard |
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:
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.
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.
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.
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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| Free shuttle route to the Arts Festival |
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| Yummy Box popcorn chicken with rice |
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.”
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.”
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| Not all old dogs have special medical needs Some are just old |
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.
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| BVZ and August Henrich |
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| Echo Lake Neighborhood |
| Yarn bombed wheelbarrow and knitted food Photo by Ellen Wood |
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.
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 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:
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.
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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| Cindy Ryu |
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| Alvin Rutledge |
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| Keith Smith |
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.
"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.”
This practice is good for everyone. We will work toward cultivating peace, healing, love, and compassion using guided meditation and discussions.
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.
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.
“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.”
“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.”
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| Deborah Jacobs, Director Office of Law Enforcement Oversight |
“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.”
“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.”
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| "Hi there" by Beverly Shaw-Starkovich |
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.
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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| Rachel Botham |
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| Pathway in one of today's gardens |
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| Happy Hour trailer |
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| Koi pond guarded by statue of heron |
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| Hosta |
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| The garden is a labor of love |
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| Chris Mayse, Managing Artistic Director Seattle Musical Theatre |
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.
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 makes Madison Avenue |
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."
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.
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