A perfect evening for a concert in the park

Thursday, July 28, 2016


Photos by Jerry Pickard

It was a beautiful night for a concert in the park, still very warm even in the evening shade at Pfingst Animal Acres park in Lake Forest Park on Wednesday.

 
Sarah Christine and her group rocked the crowd with a Reggae beat.


Athena's food truck provided Mediterranean dinners for an instant picnic in the park.


Event sponsor Aegis Living provided a hydration station with free flavored water.


Arts Council president Bob Pfeiffer was on hand with his camera and Janessa Post had helpers to pass out information about the Council. The Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Arts Council is the main sponsor of the Wednesday night summer concerts in local parks.



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Issue statements from incumbent State Rep. Kagi and challengers

By Evan Smith

Incumbent 32nd District State Rep. Ruth Kagi and challengers Wesley Irwin and David Schirle recently sent statements about what they think are the most important issues in this year’s election. Libertarian candidate Alex Hart has not responded to requests for an issue statement.

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 are running in the August 2 primary, with the two leaders advancing to the November 8 general-election ballot, regardless of party.

The 32nd Legislative District includes the city of Shoreline, 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 four candidates in the order their names appear on the primary ballot and in the voters’ pamphlet:

Ruth Kagi (Prefers Democratic Party)

The primary issue facing the legislature is fully funding education including early learning. We must assure that children arrive at kindergarten ready to succeed and have many opportunities to thrive in our K-12 schools. Also, the safety net for vulnerable children and families must be protected. Additional revenue is critical to success. I support progressive revenue proposals that do not increase the tax burden on low and middle-income families.

Too many children and youth gain access to guns in their own homes. I am reintroducing a safe gun storage bill to prevent needless tragedies in our homes and communities.

David D. Schirle (Prefers Republican Party)

We have lost our trust in the Government and those who run it and serve in elected position. Frustrated that as hard as we try, the politicians represent themselves and not us. We believe in telling the truth, working hard, and being good people. So TRUST is the most important issue that we face today. Not the budget, or transportation or education. When we have trust back. When we elect decent hard working Americans, the problems can be solved.

Alex Hart (Prefers Libertarian Party)

Has not responded to request for an issue statement.

Wesley Irwin (Prefers Democratic Party)

I believe strongly that we need to evolve from a fossil-fuel economy as quickly as possible to tackle the problem of climate change. I believe that strengthening our educational system will be one of the most effective ways to do this. By creating a WA State Public Bank, where students can get loans and refinance previous loans at interest rates that are fair and manageable we can take a step towards affordable higher education, and take control of our state's finances away from the Wall Street banks. Solving the climate crisis through educational opportunities is a priority for my campaign.

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




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Aegis Living celebrates 19th Anniversary with a cake decorating contest

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Shoreline Aegis anniversary cake
Photo courtesy Aegis

Aegis Living is celebrating its 19th anniversary on Thursday, July 28 with parties and a “Best Cake” decorating contest with entries from all 28 Aegis Living communities in Washington, California and Nevada.

The winning community (First prize winner) gets a free lunch from the food truck of their choice.

Shoreline Aegis Living is a strong contender with their unique design.

Culinary Services Director Trisha Kostis says, "It was a community wide effort!  Lots of fun!"



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SCC Head Softball Coach Ben Reindel joins Seattle U Softball staff

Ben Reindel
After two successful seasons as the Head Coach of the Shoreline Community College Softball team, Ben Reindel has been named an Assistant Coach at NCAA Division 1 Seattle University.

In Reindel’s second season he led the Phins to an NWAC Playoff berth, a top ten RPI ranking and a 3rd place finish in the North Region.

The Phins placed 5 players on the North Region All-Star teams in 2016.

Reindel took over the Softball program in 2015 and won 8 games in his first season. The Phins doubled that win total with 16 in 2016. Shoreline lost two tight games against North Idaho and Clackamas in the NWAC Playoffs.

The Phins return 9 players from the 2016 team.

A search for the next Head Coach of Shoreline Softball will begin immediately.

“We wish Coach Reindel the very best at Seattle University,” said Athletic Director Steve Eskridge.

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Three Shorewood Drill Team members receive All American Honors

All Americans headed for London competition
Photo by Susan Riley

At the conclusion of the Universal Dance Association camp on July 27, Seniors Kathrina Marapao and Chandler Smith, along will Sophomore Mia Van Inwegen, were honored as 2016-2017 All Americans.

All American candidates performed six 8-counts of UDA Choreography and and additional two 8-counts of their own choreography. Those who receive enough points were named All Americans and are eligible to perform at the 2016 London Varsity Tour in December.



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Lake Forest Park Rotary honors LFP Police

Chief Steve Sutton receives the Jeff Weissman Award
from Presidents Chuck Paulsen and Ed Pearson,
with Captain Paul Armbrust giving moral support.

Photos by Janette Lemmé

The Lake Forest Park Rotary honored the Lake Forest Park Police with its annual Jeff Weissman award.

The club makes this award each year to an individual or organization that demonstrates outstanding community service. The award is named for Jeff Weissman, a long-standing member of the LFP club and former owner of the Great Harvest Bakery in the Town Center.

In 2015 we partnered with the PD on many Department programs and projects including the Safe Harbors Domestic Violence Fund, Shop with a Cop during the holidays, Chief for a Day, and the Special Olympics Salmon Bake (coming up this year on Sept. 11 during the LFP Farmers Market, along with a day-long event marking the LFP Club’s 30th anniversary).

Beyond these activities, we share the widespread feeling among residents that we have an outstanding, effective and responsive Police Department that truly exemplifies the principles of community policing.



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Dramatic accident blocks southbound I-5 at NE 175th Wednesday



At 10:46am on Wednesday, WSDOT warned of an accident blocking the two right lanes of southbound I-5 just past NE 175th.

By 11:44am they were sending photos of smoke billowing into the sky and reporting the freeway still blocked.


By 12:07pm the fire was suppressed, but one lane was still blocked.

At 5:26pm they reported a collision eastbound on Ballinger at 19th NE that blocked two right lanes.

On Monday, a rollover accident on northbound Aurora closed the northbound lanes and limited traffic in southbound lanes for a half hour from about 1 to 1:30pm. No further details are available.





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Missoula Children's Theatre presents Peter and Wendy in Edmonds Aug 6


Missoula Children's Theatre presents Peter and Wendy on Saturday, August 6 at 3pm and 5:30pm.

The Missoula Children's Theatre is the world's largest touring children's theater. They send two professionals, a truck full of costumes, set pieces, and props. On Monday, they audition children and choose around 60 for the production. They rehearse all week and perform two shows on Saturday.

They adapt the plays for a large cast of children and the results are charming and entertaining.

Peter and Wendy
Conceived and Written by Michael McGill
Music and Lyrics by Michael McGill

When Captain Hook sends his right-hand man Smee on a quest to capture Peter Pan, it's seemingly business as usual ... at first.

Little does Hook realize what fantastic adventures await him and his pirate posse in their search for the elusive Peter Pan. Mistaken identities, ever-morphing clouds, a classy crocodile, some very lost boys, and a fickle shadow all add to the mayhem.

Meanwhile, Mr. and Mrs. Darling embark on a quest of their own and find themselves trekking everywhere from Hawaii to the North Pole in search of their three missing children.

With help from the earth-friendly Neverlanders, exotic Neverland creatures, and faithful Tinker Bell, the Darling children are found, disputes are ultimately resolved, and everyone - including Captain Hook - finds a place where they truly belong.

Tickets $10 for adults/ $8 for children

When: Saturday, August 6, 3pm and 5:30pm
Where: Performances at Wade James Theater
950 Main Street, Edmonds




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Southbound I-5 to close for maintenance work overnight Friday, July 29

From WSDOT

Drivers planning to use southbound Interstate 5 through downtown Seattle overnight Friday, July 29, should prepare for a full closure of the interstate and prepare to exit at the Stewart Street / Denny Way off-ramp. A signed detour will be in place and the I-5 express lanes will be open southbound.

During the closure, Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews will be conducting routine maintenance and testing of the fire suppression system under the Washington State Convention Center.

Closure details

Friday night, July 29, to the morning of Saturday, July 30

  • Drivers must exit southbound I-5 at the Stewart Street/Denny Way off-ramp beginning at 11:59 p.m. until 5 a.m. A signed detour will guide drivers to Stewart Street, 5th Avenue and Spring Street where they can return to I-5.
  • The Mercer Street and Yale Avenue North/Howell Street on-ramps to southbound I-5 will be closed from 11:59 p.m. to 5 a.m. Signed detours will be in place.
  • The I-5 express lanes will be open in the southbound direction starting at 11:30 p.m. Oversized loads should use the express lanes. 

Puget Sound area drivers can get real-time traffic information on their phone with the WSDOT traffic app, by tracking the WSDOT traffic Twitter feed, and get advanced information from the Seattle Area Construction page.



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Sheriff's Office warns of Jury Scam

The King County Sheriff’s Office wants to warn you of a SCAM that has been occurring in the Seattle area over the last couple of years. Someone may call you and identify themselves as a King County deputy or detective and tell you that you failed to show up for jury duty.

But wait there’s more…. once they have your attention they will threaten you with jail unless you pay a fine immediately. Usually they will request a credit card number over the phone or even ask you to go to a nearby store to purchase a gift card and then tell them the card number. THIS IS A SCAM!!!! Do not give them any money.

Fortunately most of the citizens who have called the Sheriff’s Office checking the validity of the call have not given any money to the scammers. So what should you do if you get one of these calls? Hang-up!  Yes, that’s right, hang-up!

The Sheriff’s Office would NEVER call you about a warrant and ask you to pay over the phone. The scammers are very convincing but, DO NOT FALL FOR IT! Do not pay anyone over the phone for an alleged warrant for failing to report for jury duty.

--King County Sheriff's Office



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Outdoor movies at Magnuson Park

The PEMCO Outdoor Movies at Magnuson Park feature big screen outdoor movies, live entertainment, trivia and the region's best food trucks. Thursdays from July 7 - August 25. Seating opens at 6:30pm followed by entertainment, trivia and event activities. Movies start at dusk.

$5 per person at the event, 5 and under free. All events are dog friendly. Presented by Seattle Children's.

2016 Schedule

Jul. 28  The Incredibles
Aug. 4  Guardians of the Galaxy
Aug. 11  Zootopia
Aug. 18  The Sandlot
Aug. 25  The Goonies

Magnuson Park is located at 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle 98115.



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New technology for Boeing 737-400 can save coastlines, marine life & tax dollars

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

On Wednesday July 26 RVL Group and Waypoint Aeronautical Corporation celebrated the a Supplemental Type Certificate from the FAA for and “Oil Spray Dispersant System.”

RVL’s Oil Dispersant Spray System (ODSS) is an airborne system that drops dispersants onto oil slicks to break them into droplets that are more easily biodegraded. Dispersant is most effective within the first 24 hours, which makes speed and range critical.

To meet and exceed current government and commercial requirements, the companies selected Boeing’s 737-400SF for ODSS. RVL’s offering will be the only system on the market today built for a modern turbo-fan cargo aircraft, distinguishing it from obsolescent legacy systems.

Obtaining a preliminary Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) marks a key milestone in delivering ODSS to government and commercial operators around the world.

The Boeing 737’s advantages in speed and payload, combined with ODSS, allow operators the rare ability to improve performance, increase flexibility, and save money.

ODSS offers a role-fit pallet design that gives users the ability to get away from full-time dedicated dispersant aircraft a significant value-add, especially to government contractors and commercial customers.  RVL’ cuts fuel consumption in half compared to other jet options while improving performance by up to 3 times legacy turbo-prop aircraft.

The system is planned to be available for use in the United Kingdom by the Maritime Coastguard Agency after final approval of the system is completed by the FAA and European Aviation Safety Agency.



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Public Health has tips for travelers to Rio

Public Health of Seattle - King county has tips for travelers to the Rio Olympics.

We are so pumped for all of the Olympians representing King County and the USA, like weight lifter Morghan King from Redmond, volleyball star Courtney Thompson from Kent, decathalete Jeremy Taiwo from Renton, diver Katrina Young from Shoreline, and the Seattle Reign’s Megan Rapinoe and Hope Solo! If you are heading to Rio to cheer […]

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Cats: Bageera had a hard childhood - give him a better future - UPDATE

Bageera is a playful, goofy guy at heart
Photo by K.A.Moore Photography

"When my human passed away, I was left on my own to wander through the neighborhood. A nice lady who works at a vet clinic found me and brought me to the rescue. My first 5 years have been pretty rough, but I'd like to start over. If you love me, I'll never be homeless again!"

Bageera wears a serious expression, but he's just a playful, goofy guy at heart. He appreciates a yummy treat, and after a play time wants to cuddle and nap with you.

Because Bageera was found outside, his ear was "tipped" when he was neutered, a practice that helps caregivers see which feral kitties have been altered. Bageera isn't feral at all, though - he's 100% cuddlebug!

Bageera is FIV+, but as long as he stays indoors he can live a long, happy, healthy life! He has no symptoms and needs no treatment. He will make you a grateful, loyal friend for life.

He is available for adoption at Seattle Area Feline Rescue in Shoreline.

You can learn more about adopting Bageera here or by stopping by the rescue to meet him at 14717 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

UPDATE: Bageera has been adopted and is doing well in his forever home!

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Calvin Garden plots available / volunteers needed for Aug 6 work party


Join Diggin’ Shoreline on Saturday, August 6 between 8am and 11am to help restore the Calvin Presbyterian Community Garden!

Restoration is well underway on this wonderful garden is located on a flat, sunny site with plenty of parking available. Diggin’ Shoreline led the effort, and offer their thanks to the 11 church, neighborhood and Diggin’ volunteers who came out to help at the first event. With a little more TLC and a couple more work parties, this garden will soon be in full production. A large volunteer turnout on August 6 will assure that.

Several plots are still available to be rented for $15 for the remainder of the year. If you are seeking a garden plot, we’ll have application forms at the work party. You may choose your plot and begin working on it during the work party.

Wear sturdy shoes, and bring water bottles, sunscreen, garden gloves, digging forks and hand tools. Anticipated projects for the morning include completing weeding remaining plots for rent and food bank plots, spreading compost, planting fall crops, organizing the storage shed and getting compost bins in place.

School-age children are welcome with parental supervision. This is a great community service opportunity for high school students.

The garden is located on the corner of Richmond Beach Road (NE 185th) and 3rd Ave NW. The site is completely ADA accessible, and both the METRO 330 and 331 bus lines stop in front of the garden. Hope to see you there!

For more info, email: info@digginshoreline.org or call 206-437-9118.



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Photo: Happy

Photo by Lee Lageschulte


 “Happy is the person who can laugh at himself.
He will never cease to be amused"
               -Habib Bourguiba



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Fire sirens - week ending 7-24-2016

Fighting the Bothell fire
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire


If you wonder what all those sirens are about, here are the calls the Shoreline fire department went on this last week, Sunday to Sunday.

Aid Non-emergency - 20
Aid Emergency- 79
Motor Vehicle Accident Aid (MVA)- 6
Medic- 27
MVA Rescue Medic - 1
Cardiac Arrest - 6
Automatic Fire Alarm (AFA) residential and commercial - 10
Service Call Fire - 8
Natural Gas in the Area - 2
Smoke in the Area - 3
Smoke in a Residence - 1
Bark Fire - 4
Hazardous Materials Response - 1
Appliance Fire - 1
Commercial Structure Fire - 1 (in Bothell) See article.



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Northbound I-5 lane closures across Ship Canal Bridge this weekend

Drivers who use northbound Interstate 5 near the University of Washington should plan ahead for possible delays from 2 to 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 30 and 31.

Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews will close two lanes of northbound I-5 on the Ship Canal Bridge to remove damaged areas of pavement on the bridge deck and then fill them with new concrete.


Crews are scheduled to work on the southbound lanes of I-5 across the Ship Canal Bridge on the weekend of Aug. 13-14.

Puget Sound area drivers can get real-time traffic information on their phone with the WSDOT traffic app, by tracking the WSDOT traffic Twitter feed, and get advanced information from the Seattle Area Construction page.



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Auditions for Urinetown, the hit Broadway musical, at SCC this August


Auditions for the hit Broadway musical Urinetown will be held on August 10 and August 11, between 6:30 pm and 9:30pm, and August 12, between 6:30 pm and 7pm, with callbacks from 7:30pm - 9:30pm. Performances will be October 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, and 16.

All auditions and rehearsals will take place in the Shoreline Campus Theater (1600 Building), 16101 Greenwood Ave N. If you’d like to audition, come prepared to perform a short musical theater excerpt that shows singing skills, as well as a short (1 – 2 minute) monologue.

To request an audition time, go to the theater website

Auditions for Urinetown are open to the community, but everyone involved in the production must register for some type of Shoreline Community College course. They are also looking for students who are interested in tech work to assist in the production. Students can get musical theater performance credits, drama credits, or stage technical credits.

Winner of three Tony Awards, three Outer Critic’s Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards, and two Obie Awards, Urinetown is a powerful tale of love, greed, and revolution.

Set in a town plagued by a 20-year drought, where water has become so scarce private toilets have vanished completely, restrooms have been replaced by “public facilities” monopolized by greedy corporate interests. The citizens of Urinetown are forced to pay enormous fees in order to satisfy their most basic needs. Out of the pitiful stench of these public amenities arises a hero who leads his fellow citizens against the tyrannical and cruel corporate regime. Drawing on elements from West Side Story, Chicago, and Les MisĂ©rables, Urinetown pays irreverent and witty homage to the great American musical tradition. Simultaneously humorous and touching, Urinetown contributes a fresh perspective on one of America’s greatest art forms.

Dr. Charles Enlow is the producer and music director, Deborah Hathaway will stage direct, with choreography by Carissa Smit, set and lighting design by Richard Schaefer.

For further information, contact Charles Enlow, Producer and Music Director, or John Nold, Theater Manager.



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CPR class full - more scheduled in fall

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Northshore Fire advises that their next Adult CPR Class on August 10th is completely FULL.

You can call 425-354-1780 to be put on a wait-list or you can register now for one of two classes scheduled for the fall.

Note that the class does not include Child/Infant CPR.

  • Oct. 12th from 6:30-9pm ($25)
  • Dec. 14th from 6:30-9pm ($25)


Space is limited. Register here.



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Stephanie Porter Quartet at the North City Water District for Jazz Walk

Stephanie Porter performs at Jazz Walk
Stephanie Porter is a premier jazz vocalist who lives to sing. Her recordings have charted on the top 10 nationally and internationally.

Musically inspired at an early age, Stephanie found herself mesmerized by music and the many layers of interpretations of songs by instrumentalists, as well as vocalists.

She is particularly moved by jazz and its progression of energy combined with cool. She is a stylist who has been influenced by many styles of music.

“It’s difficult to define a specific artist as my major influence ... Music is like a painting or a garden. How do you choose a color or flower? I am inspired by individuality and love to hear different interpretations from creative artists. I strive to be true to the songs I sing, honest with the audiences listening and enveloped in creativity with my band." 

The North City Jazz Walk will be held on August 16, 2016 along 15th NE in North City. Music begins at 6:30pm.

For tickets or more information, see the Jazz Walk website.



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LFP City Council public hearings and council meeting Thursday

The Lake Forest Park City Council will meet on Thursday, July 28 at 7pm in the Council Chambers of City Hall, second floor, 17425 Ballinger Way NE.

Changes in the Police department will start the meeting:

  • Recognition of Retired Police Officer – Sergeant Steve Parken 
  • Promotion Ceremony – Officer Rob Gross 
  • Oath of Office – Officer George Coleman 
Two public hearings:
  • Public Hearing on Code Enforcement Update 
  • Public Hearing on Revising Commissions and Citizen Engagement Ordinance
Consent Calendar includes:
  • Approval of City Expenditures for Period Ending July 28, 2016 
  • Resolution 1566/Authorizing Mayor to Sign Interagency Agreement for Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force 
Ordinances and Resolutions

1. Ordinance 1130 / Deliberation on, and Adoption of, Code Enforcement and Nuisance Regulations Update

2. Ordinance 1132/Land Use Regulations

Council Action or Discussion

1. Introduction and Review of Resolution 1567 regarding Complete Streets Policy

2. Motion to Set Public Hearing for August 11, 2016, 7:00 p.m., Regarding the Strategic Plan



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Athena’s Food Truck adds dining option to this week's Concert in the Park

Athena's Mediterranean food

This just in: Athena's Food Truck will be at this week's Concert in the Park. Come by Pfingst Animal Acres Park in Lake Forest Park on Wednesday at 6:30pm for a free performance by Sarah Christine and some delicious Mediterranean eats!

Plus, try delicious infused waters at Aegis Living of Shoreline’s free “Hydration Station.”

CONCERTS IN THE PARK – SARAH CHRISTINE
July 27, 6:30pm (rain or shine)
Pfingst Animal Acres Park
17411 Brookside Blvd. NE, Lake Forest Park

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council’s Concerts in the Park are always free and held at various community parks throughout Shoreline and Lake Forest Park on Wednesdays in July and August at 6:30pm, rain or shine.

Concerts in the Park are supported by the City of Shoreline, City of Lake Forest Park, 4Culture, Aegis Living of Shoreline, and by Arts Council friends and members.

For more information and details, visit the Arts Council’s website or call 206-417-4645.



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Join the Lake Forest Park Police Department in Celebrating National Night Out on August 2, 2016




It's almost time for neighborhoods across the country to come together again for National Night Out on August 2, 2016.

In Lake Forest Park, the Police Department will emphasize crime prevention through citizen awareness and communication, which includes the kick-off of a safe pedestrian project in partnership with our business community and the Rotary Club.

Also included is a partnership with the Northshore Fire Department to relay prevention and preparedness tips so our citizens have an active resource when the time comes.

If your neighborhood is interested in sponsoring an event this year, the application deadline has been extended to Friday, July 29, 2016.

Call Crime Watch Coordinator Casey Krzyminski at 206-364-8216 or send an email

If you schedule an event, the Police Department will do everything it can to ensure someone from the Department attends to answer questions and be an active participant.

Click here for application form and more info...



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American Legion barbeque this Saturday


American Legion Post 227
Veterans
“Meat” and Greet BBQ Event



The American Legion Post 227 in Shoreline will host a Veterans “Meat” and Greet BBQ event during the hours of 11:30 to 2:30pm this Saturday, July 30, 2016.

The event is open to all U.S. Military active duty and veterans having served in the five branches of service with honorable discharge, also war time merchant marines. The Post Auxiliary will participate as well, along with family members and guests of veterans.

Entertainment will be provided by professional singer Vickie Cowles.

Come and join us for burgers (including some vegans) and hot dogs along with the “tasty” side dishes, salads and condiments. Let’s not forget the watermelon, soft drinks and bottle water to be served.

Leave your money at home, as the food will be served at no cost to those attending.

Come during the “grilling hours” stated above. Bring family, friends and especially your veteran friends and enjoy the conversation and fellowship.

The American Legion Post is located at 14521 - 17th Ave. NE, Shoreline, 98155, behind Goodwill at NE 145th St. and 15th Ave. NE.


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Two weekends only: Thoroughly Modern Millie



Thoroughly Modern Millie 

Directed by Dorothy Pierce
Music Direction by Jordyn Meeker
Choreography by Alia Thomaier

Friday, July 29 and Saturday, July 30 at 7:30pm;
Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31 at 2pm. 

Set in New York City in 1922, Thoroughly Modern Millie tells the story of young Millie Dillmount from Kansas who comes to New York in search of a new life for herself. Her grand plan is to find a job as a secretary for a wealthy man and then marry him.

However, her plan goes completely awry. The owner of her dingy hotel kidnaps young girls to sell to the Far East; her wealthy boss is slow in proposing marriage; and the man she actually falls in love with doesn't have a dime to his name - or so he tells her.

Filled with frisky flappers, dashing leading men and a dragon-lady of a villainess audiences will love to hate, Thoroughly Modern Millie is a perfectly constructed evening of madcap merriment. From explosive tap numbers to a Fred and Ginger routine on a window ledge this is the perfect show for theaters looking to show off the dance skills of their performers. In Millie Dillmount, musical theatre has found a new heroine for the ages in Thoroughly Modern Millie!

Tickets are $12
Performances at Wade James Theater, 950 Main Street, Edmonds

BUY TICKETS HERE or call 425-774-9600

Thoroughly Modern Millie is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.


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LFP meeting on tree regulations Tuesday evening

The Lake Forest Park Planning Commission would like your input on proposed changes to the city’s tree regulations at a meeting Tuesday evening, July 26, 2016 from 7 - 9pm in the Council Chambers, Lake Forest Park City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE, 98155.

Over the last 18 months, the City of Lake Forest Park has worked with the community and forestry experts to update Lake Forest Park’s Tree Regulations. As a result of this effort, the Lake Forest Park Planning Commission has developed a draft of proposed regulations for public review. Documents are available online.

The goals of the Code update:

  • Additional protection of tree canopy
  • Close loopholes in the regulations
  • Streamline the permitting process
  • Provide targeted flexibility
For questions or additional information, contact the Planning Department at 206-368-5440.



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Poem: Choosing to Live With Joy

Photo by Robert Barta
By Robert J. Barta

“Choosing to Live With Joy”: The intent of this poem is to encourage clearing your mind of harmful thoughts such as anger, fear, grief, hate, jealousy, misery, prejudice, sorrow and other human maladies with some momentary fun recesses during your day. You are encouraged to replace the stresses of change in your life with creative fun and joyful activities that raise your quality of life. Joy leads to happiness! Happiness leads to contentedness. When you are contented life feels good.

“Choosing to Live With Joy”

Day by day you have a choice,
    You live by the quality of your conscious and your inner voice,

As time goes by, carefully choose what you mostly do and think,
   Every thought and act is an intention, hope or reason for something, 

Realize that you have two minds, conscious and unconscious,
    Either one can harbor thoughts of misery or thoughts of joy.  

What you consciously keep on your mind is what you’ll get,
    That is something on which you can bet!

It is best to pay attention to what can bring you joy,
    Those are the things that float you like a buoy,

The thoughts that you harbor in your thinking space,
  Sets the tempo of your daily pace,
  
Day by day you have a choice: 
    You live by the quality of your inner voice! 

©2016 Robert J. Barta-Blooming Bobville the practical poet.



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Leena's Cafe closed for remodeling

Photo courtesy Leena's Cafe

The popular Leena's Cafe in North City is closed this week for major remodeling.

Leena says that the wallpaper is up and the booths go in Thursday.

She expects to reopen on Saturday morning.

Leena's Cafe, 17732 15th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

The cafe was remodeled last year after a fire damaged the interior.



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Op-Ed: We can end homelessness

Monday, July 25, 2016

By John Wilson, King County Assessor

As I’ve talked to all kinds of folks about affordable housing, I’ve recognized there are many stories to our affordability crisis. I got to hear more of them this week.

For the past couple months, we’ve had a homeless encampment on the second floor plaza of the King County Administration Building. Rather than hand out money, I decided to buy sandwiches and soup. With the help of Catering by Edwin, we handed out sandwiches and a cup of chili to about 60 folks who had been calling the plaza home.

As they got their food, I chatted with them. I wanted to know their stories. Each one was a little different. A tall man with a full backpack on told me how he came from Denver to join a fishing crew headed for Alaska only for the ship to have a mechanical breakdown, never leaving the dock. That left him stranded in Seattle, homeless and without a job.

There was the young couple, trying to find stable housing and employment, so they could get their four-month-old son back from child services. They readily admitted their drug use was a mistake, had cost them their child, and they were determined to get on track so they could be reunited as a family.

There was another couple who lost their apartment and were now living in a tent. She was battling cancer. He was looking for a job.

No one story. No stereotypes. Just too many people and too little housing. Too many people living perilously close to the edge.

It doesn’t have to be that way. Sure, some choose to live in tents as a lifestyle. But there are better, safer, and more effective ways to house people and help reintegrate them into mainstream society.

That’s why I’ve been working with Seattle City Councilmember Sally Bagshaw, and we’ve identified around 300 publicly-owned locations within the Seattle city limits for possible housing. And I’ve been working with Executive Dow Constantine, his team, County Councilmembers Rod Dembowski and Jeanne Kohl-Welles and Councilmember Bagshaw on a truly innovative approach to short-term housing that could be a model to add thousands of units to our housing stock over the next few years.

We can solve our housing crisis. It can start with something as easy as a sandwich, but it should end with a safe, secure place everyone can call home. It’s just a question of do we have a willingness to do it. I think we do.



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Shoreline City Council Meetings Monday

Shoreline City Council Meetings

Monday, July 25, 2016 – Special Meeting 5:45 p.m.

  • Quality of Life Partners: Kruckeberg Botanic Garden; Shoreline/ Lake Forest Park Arts Council; Shoreline/ Lake Forest Park Senior Center; and Shoreline Historical Museum

Monday, July 25, 2016 – Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Agenda Highlights
  • Adoption of Ord. No. 748 – Amending the Zoning Map at 1540 NE 175th Street From Residential 12-units Per Acre (R-12) to Residential 24-units Per Acre (R-24)
  • Adoption of Ord. No. 749 – Increasing the Appropriations in the 2016 Equipment Replacement Budget
  • Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Expedited Permitting and Reimbursement Agreement with Sound Transit for the Lynnwood Link Project
  • Authorize the City Manager to Enter Into a Contract with Woolpert, Inc. in the Amount of $156,476 for the Implementation of Cityworks for Parks and Recreation and Ronald Wastewater
  • Adoption of Res. No. 389 – Levy Lid Lift Renewal
  • Discussion of Right-of-Way Landscape Services
  • Aurora Corridor Project Update – Budget Savings

Link to full Agenda

Comment on Agenda items

Video recording here


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Thursday Roundtable: Age discrimination

A recurring topic for Roundtable, but always a subject on everyone’s mind.

Age discrimination is alive and well in the U.S., but there are strategies mature job seekers can employ to improve their chances of overcoming it.

Join the discussion this Thursday as we address unspoken biases, making the best out of veiled ageist lines of interview questioning, looking the part, and fighting the fear!

As always with light refreshments, courtesy of Central Market.

Thursday, July 28, 1:00-2:30pm
Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133, Building 9000, Room 9202.  SCC Campus Map and Parking.

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

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



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Family Day is Sunday, July 31 at LFP Farmers Market

Strum, 'Seattle's totally relaxed ukulele musicians,' will play
at Family Day at the LFP Farmers Market on Sunday

It’s time for another Family Day at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market this coming Sunday, July 31st!

Of course, the farmers market is always a family-friendly spot for one and all, but this Sunday’s festivities will feature lots of fun extras for young and old alike.

Lake Forest Park Mayor Jeff Johnson and others will be greeting folks and passing out goodies in the City’s special tent while the community’s Public Works, Police Officers, and Firemen will be giving kids an up-close-and-personal look at a street sweeper, police motorcycle, and firetruck.

The firetruck is scheduled from 11am to 1pm and the motorcycle will be on site much of the day, but exact appearance times may vary slightly.

Live music will also fill the market with “Seattle’s totally relaxed ukulele musicians” Strum, appearing from noon to 3pm.

We’ll start the day at 10:15am with a special performance from gifted singer / songwriter (and local high schooler) Sarah Holman making a return engagement after her successful performance at Third Place Commons earlier this year.

Other busking musicians will be around as well, ensuring a day full of music and song!

For the PokĂ©mon GO obsessed in your family, be sure to bring your devices to catch the local PokĂ©mon. (Just don’t wander into traffic, please!)

While enjoying the day’s offerings, grab a tasty, hot lunch from Vespucci Pizza, Patty Pan, or Drummin’ Up Wontons. Or enjoy a sweet treat like Whidbey Island Ice Cream, Seattle Pops, or Classic Kettle Corn. Yum!

Of course, like every week, the market will also be filled with all your staples including fresh from the farm produce, meat, fish, eggs, and cheese.

The LFP Farmers Market is presented by Third Place Commons, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering real community in real space.

The market is open from 10am to 3pm every Sunday through October 16th and takes place in the parking lot of LFP Town Center adjacent to City Hall at the intersection of Bothell Way and Ballinger Way.



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Nine fire departments respond to massive fire in historic Bothell

Bothell Fire
Photo courtesy Northshore Fire

Shoreline Fire and Northshore Fire were two of nine fire departments responding to a massive fire in the historical business district of Bothell.

Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire

Friday, July 22nd around 3am, a massive three-alarm fire broke out in downtown Bothell that had multiple engines and ladder trucks on scene from all over, including Northshore Fire, Bellevue Fire Department, Shoreline Fire Department, Lynnwood Fire Department, Snohomish County, and Seattle.

Efforts continued into daylight hours
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire


Several buildings were damaged and the old Mercantile Building on Main Street was destroyed.

The Mercantile Building, originally the site of the Cooperative Mercantile Company’s first building, was built in 1908 and remodeled in 2008.

There were no injuries. The cause is under investigation.



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Shoreline dusk to dawn: Off to work

Sunday, July 24, 2016

   
Photo by Wayne Pridemore
         

OFF TO WORK by Kimberly Fine


Early in the morning I wake up bright.

I wish I was sleeping there is no light.

Now the day ahead is routine at best.

I’ll get some coffee there will be no rest.

Off to work I go still thinking of night.



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Over the fence: Crash in Edmonds leaves two teenagers dead

On July 22, 2016 around 11:30 pm, Edmonds Police Officers were notified of a single vehicle collision in the 8000 block of Olympic View Drive.

That location sits between the intersections of 180th St SW and Andover St in Edmonds.

One of the passengers from the crash, a teenage girl, had made it out of the car and managed to flag down a passing motorist. They called 911 on her behalf to summon aid.

When officers arrived, they found a single vehicle that had run off the roadway, down an embankment and collided with a tree. Five teenagers had been in the vehicle at the time of the crash.

All are from the South Snohomish County area and range from 13-16 years of age. The driver and one rear seat passenger were declared deceased at the scene. Both were 16 year old males. The other passengers, one male and two females, suffered varying injuries. Both male passengers had serious injuries to include multiple broken bones. The female passenger that flagged down the motorist had only minor injuries.

Traffic investigators were called to the scene. On initial review, they did not believe that drugs or alcohol were involved.

They did believe that speed was a primary factor in the collision.

The roadway was closed for several hours and reopened around 7am the next morning.

The collision is still under active investigation.

The Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office responded to the scene. Final identification of the deceased will be released by their office.

Due to the sensitive nature of the incident, police are not releasing images of the scene or the vehicle.

--Edmonds Police



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What is Growing On with Jack Rabbit?

Eric Ode
What’s Growing On Here? Concert by Eric Ode at the Lake Forest Park Library, Wednesday, July 27, 10:30am.

All ages are welcome to this family program.

Jack Rabbit has been hard at work in his vegetable garden, but not everything is coming up the way he planned and expected it to!

Join this award-winning children’s author and songwriter in this high-energy, music and poetry-filled concert about exactly what is “growing on” with Jack Rabbit.

Town Center, intersection of Bothell Way and Ballinger Way.



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Play Games from Around the World

Play Games from Around the World, Thursday, July 28, 1:30pm, at the Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline 98155. Ages 5 to 12 with adult.

Presented by Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture.

One way to learn about other world cultures is through playing games. In this program, learn fun and interesting games that demonstrate the similarities and differences between environments, communities and traditions throughout the world. Come prepared to have your curiosity about other cultures satisfied!

Registration required -- call the library at 206.362.7550 to register.



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Theater Review: Into the Woods with the Driftwood Players summer teen troupe

Beware the Wolf!
Griffin Price as The Wolf
Photo by Sulfiati Magnuson

Into The Woods
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
Stage Directed Marianni Groves
Musical Director Mark Press
Edmonds Driftwood Players Presents
Summer Teen Troupe
July 21-24, 2016

Review by Doug Gochanour

It’s all about our young adults. The Summer Teen Troupe is an amazing program for talented youth, aspiring toward potential careers in and around theatre productions. It provides a fantastic educational opportunity, as these young thespians are totally involved in the creation of a successful performance.

This play featured 36 young actors, divided into two casts, each alternately performing Into The Woods. Each cast gave a wonderful performance, with singing and dancing and drama, and with excellent costuming and set design.

Into The Woods is a compiling and blending of familiar fairy-tale storybook characters.

Isabelle Smith as Little Red Riding Hood
Rehearsal photo by Sulfiati Magnuson

Cinderella, Jack (of Beanstalk fame), a cursed Baker and his wife, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, a Witch, and a couple of handsome Princes, are all intertwined in Act I. They mostly come to a point where we attribute the phrase, “Lived happily ever-after.”

In Act II, the happily ever-after part hits the fan. As young people leave the presumed safety and care of childhood, they venture into the woods of real life. The new phrase becomes, “Be careful what you wish for.” Unintended consequences often unravel the bliss of wishes fulfilled.

Rehearsal photo: The Witch
played by Abby Price
Photo by Sulfiati Magnuson

In this dark comedy, spouses become unfaithful, and even a Prince disappoints. Bickering between the Baker and his wife takes the pleasure out of raising their new child. The magic beans bring the wrath of a giant, threatening the lives of the characters, much like terrorism. Their previous actions return to haunt the characters, and with disastrous results.
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Now is the time to consider subscribing to the next season of Edmonds Driftwood Players. (Buy tickets here). Yes, we are talking about Season 58. What a very long history of serving the community with quality live entertainment! The plays include Wait Until Dark, Fahrenheit 451, Mr. Scrooge, Enchanted April, Leaving Town, The Drowsy Chaperone, and Lend Me A Tenor.



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Greta Matassa plays the main stage of the North City Jazz Walk Aug 16

Greta Matassa plays Jazz Walk
They’re back! Greta Matassa and the Critical Mass Big Band return to the 2016 North City Jazz Walk for another round of jazz and the American Songbook.

Once again they will appear on the Main Stage/ Showmobile Stage. They’ll start at 6:30, and there’ll be plenty of outdoor seating, so all Jazz Walk guests should be able to catch a full set of these two fine artists.

Greta Matassa is, quite simply, the finest jazz vocalist in the Northwest. 
She communicates a great sense of the lyrics, her huge range lets her soar and plunge without sounding strained, and her sense of time is impeccable. 
Whether her tune is blues or jazz influenced, her singing sweeps listeners away.

Critical Mass is an outstanding full big band that combines fine playing with sensitive dynamics that make for a truly exciting band. Teaming up with Greta is always the highlight of the band’s season. 

Directing the instrumental portion of the program will be trumpeter Dave Jewitt, who brings terrific musicianship to the stage. As is custom, Shoreline arranger (and attorney) Keith McClelland will direct the band during the vocal portion of the performance.

What’s new? Keith has written new arrangements for Greta especially for this performance, and she will sing more of Keith’s charts that have never been performed at any Jazz Walk. So, even veteran Jazz Walk guests will hear lots of material they have never heard before.

Great artists, longer playing, more seating, new material … what’s not to like? 

Information and tickets for Jazz Walk here 



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Tech Talk: Last Week Guide: The free Windows 10 Upgrade



Its only four days before Microsoft’s imposed deadline for Windows 7 and 8.1 users to upgrade to Windows 10 for free. For those of you on the fence about upgrading or unsure that will be happening as of midnight Friday, July 29 here’s a quick guide to what we know.

Is Microsoft serious about charging for Windows 10?
Absolutely. While there have been rumors for months suggesting that Microsoft might extend or change this deadline, the word from them is that it is still happening. The recent announcement that Microsoft will miss its previously stated goal of 1 billion systems running Windows 10 by mid-2018 only confirms their plans not to extend the free upgrade period. Once you have upgraded to Windows 10, further upgrades will be free for the life of the device.

Are there any exceptions to this?
Yes, there is … though the exceptions are pretty specific.

If you are upgrading a Windows Phone using Windows 8.1 … and your phone is supported by Windows 10 … and your service provider makes the upgrade available, your upgrade will continue to be free. Since Windows Phones that qualify make up a very small percentage of the current mobile phone market, this is a very select group.

If you are using a Windows 7 or 8.1 system with “assistive technologies.” you can upgrade for free after the July 29th deadline according to the Microsoft Accessibility Blog. Assistive technologies include software and hardware designed to help people who have a defined disability (low vision, mobility, hearing, etc.) that limits their computer activity. As we haven’t seen more detail as yet on this from Microsoft, I am assuming this means users of third-party assistive technologies, not Windows’ built-in accessibility tools. Upgrading systems with these specialized tools in place has always been more complicated because of how they integrate with the operating system, and, often, the costs of upgrading them to compatible versions.

So, if I download Windows 10 now, I will be able to install it for free anytime, right?
Wrong. In order for Windows 10 to be a free upgrade, it needs to be installed AND activated before the midnight Friday 29th deadline. Once Microsoft’s activation servers have information on the system, you have more flexibility. See option 2 under “What if I am not ready upgrade?” below for more details.

What if I am not ready to upgrade?
If you think you might upgrade at some point but aren’t ready to do it now, these are your options:

1. Pay for the upgrade
There is nothing wrong with this option, as long as you understand the costs. If you are running a Windows 7 or 8 Home version (check by using the Windows Key+R to display an entry area, typing winver and pressing Enter), your upgrade cost is about $120. If it is Windows 7 or 8.1 Professional, the cost jumps up to $200. While some discounts may available through individual retailers, those prices seem to be the standard. The key thing to know if that Windows 10 will only upgrade over its appropriate version (Home or Home Premium to Windows 10 Home, Pro or Professional to Windows 10 Pro).

2. Upgrade, then roll back to your previous OS.
According to the Windows 10 Upgrade FAQ:
“Once you’ve upgraded to Windows 10 using the free upgrade offer, you can reinstall or perform a clean installation on the same device. You won’t need a product key to re-activate Windows 10 on the same hardware. For more info on how to create your own Windows 10 installation media, go to the Microsoft software download website.”

What this means is that you can upgrade temporarily to Windows 10, then do into Settings, Update and Security, and Recovery to go back to your previous Windows version. This option is available to you up to 30 days after your upgrade. A post on The Windows Club shows the process. Once the Windows activation servers have a record of your system on Windows 10, you will be able upgrade or restore that system for free going forward.

I recommend if you chose to do this process to make a full backup of your computer before starting. While the upgrade and rollback processes work very well, anytime you make these kinds of major changes in a system, there can still be a chance for trouble to occur.

3. Wait and get a new system
Most new PCs are now running Windows 10. That is the traditional route most people have taken to get a new version of Windows … and it still works. Whether it this approach, or one of the other methods, you will be get free updates of Windows 10 as they become available.

What if I am not comfortable with the Windows 10 upgrade process?
You could have someone else install Windows 10 for you. There are individuals like me who do this for a fee. I frankly think that this personalized service is more worthwhile for you if you wish a system to be checked out prior to an upgrade or once the upgrade is completed. It’s at those times either problems can be addressed or you can be advised on screens being displayed or actions to take. Since most of upgrade time (20 minutes to an hour) is a hands-off operation, there is a lot of waiting around on your dime.

If you prefer the lesser expensive route of having a computer store install Windows 10, that is fine, providing you know the reputation of the place and have a relationship with them. Upgrade prices usually start at about $30 and is often a flat fee. The best deal I have seen lately is from Microsoft Stores. If you bring in your qualifying computer with Windows 7 or 8.1 to a nearby store (Check for a Microsoft Store near you), they will upgrade it to Windows 10 for free the same day. If they fail to upgrade it in time, you get a free Dell laptop.

When is the next version available?
Microsoft has announced that version 1607 of Windows 10 (also known as The Anniversary Update) will be available starting August 2nd as a free automatic upgrade for current Windows 10 users and a paid upgrade for Windows 7 and 8.1 users.

Why do we keeping getting all these new versions?
For those of you keeping track of versions, this will be the third major update for Windows 10 in the past year, not including the monthly “Cumulative Updates” that have been be occurring every month.” This is a big change from the once every-three-year cycle Microsoft has previously used for Windows.

This new approach challenges traditional notions of a software product. Products are usually considered static items and are typically replaced by newer or different products. Software with its malleability has never fit well into the paradigm of a product, especially as software update mechanisms have evolved. Microsoft is dealing with this by recasting Windows as a service. Services evolve and adjust to changing circumstances.

The advantage of having Windows as an updatable service is that changes can frequently occur in the background, tend to be incremental and need less orientation … once you accept the premise.

If you don’t accept the premise and continue to treat Windows as a product, then the process of frequent updates becomes an intrusion over which you have little control and a source of frustration.

Is there a compelling reason to just wait for the next version?
None that come to mind. The traditional reason (“Wait until the bugs are ironed out”) doesn’t really apply. While some features of Windows 10 (namely, the Microsoft Edge web browser and Cortana digital assistant) are more fully fleshed out in version 1607, the basic system has already been through a major update, version 1511, in November of last year and is functioning fine.

Since version 1511 is also a free upgrade for Windows 7 and 8.1, it is worth doing. As mentioned earlier, the upgrade to the current version will also let you upgrade to version 1607 for free, so there is little downside to doing. If you wait for 1607, you will pay for the upgrade.

One note – if you upgrade to version 1511 now, it will be 30 days before you are automatically prompted to upgrade 1607. Microsoft specifically does this to allow you time to “roll-back” to Windows 7 or 8.1, if necessary. A new upgrade clears out the previous Windows 7 or 8.1 operating system files that allow the capability to roll back. If you don't wish to wait for 30 days, you can still manually upgrade within the 30-day window through Microsoft’s Update Page.

What more can you tell me about Windows 10 Anniversary Update (version 1607) that is available on August 2nd?
There is a lot to say … so we will hold those thoughts to another post.

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