Third-place finisher in congressional primary endorses Walkinshaw over Jayapal

Monday, August 15, 2016

By Evan Smith

The third-place finisher in the primary-election contest to replace 7th Congressional District U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott has endorsed second-place finisher Brady Piñero Walkinshaw over primary leader Pramila Jayapal.

Democratic King County Councilman Joe McDermott, who is not related to retiring Democratic Congressman Jim McDermott, announced last week that he had endorsed fellow Democrat Walkinshaw over Jayapal, another Democrat, for the November general election.

Primary results posted through Monday showed Jayapal leading with 42 percent of the votes to Walkinshaw’s 21 percent and Joe McDermott’s 19 percent. The remaining votes were divided among two other Democrats, two Republicans and two independents.

Elections officials plan to certify final results Tuesday.

The 7th District includes Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Edmonds, and Woodway, in addition to most of Seattle and Seattle’s southwest suburbs.

Joe McDermott, who now chairs the King County Council, said in endorsing Walkinshaw Thursday, “Brady is a bridge-builder who reaches across the aisle to solve real problems.”

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



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Feeding the Hungry Ghosts - art activity at Celebrate Shoreline on Saturday


Cultural Arts event in Shoreline celebrates Chinese tradition of burning joss paper crafts - "Hell Money"


The ancient Chinese tradition of “Feeding the Hungry Ghosts” comes to Shoreline as a participatory art-activity available for visitors to the free Celebrate Shoreline Festival on Saturday, August 20 at Cromwell Park, 18030 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

While the Festival goes till 9pm, the art activity runs from 12:00pm-5:00pm.

It features several tables with preassembled joss paper crafts as well as build-your-own joss paper objects. These include a wide variety of “extreme” joss (called “zhizha” in Hong Kong), such as paper luxury goods ranging from iPhones to wads of 100 dollar bills to Rolex watches, prepared food items, and Gucci handbags, all originally intended to be burned as an offering to ancestors both recent and remote so that they enjoy themselves in the afterlife.

Artists Shin Yu Pai and Eddie Tang will share joss-related arts projects, including literary art and original joss paper art.

The public is invited to make joss objects and either burn them, keep them, or contribute them for a planned Contemporary Joss Art exhibition at Shoreline City Hall.



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Backyard bird: Steller's Jay

Photo by Lien Tisdale Titus

Another report of a beautiful Steller's Jay in a Shoreline back yard, this one from Lien Tisdale Titus.

Christine Southwick wrote a For the Birds column about the Jay, which are apparently fairly common in our area - and they do pose nicely for photographs!



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Reminder: Public Hearing Thursday for 145th Street subarea planning

A Public Hearing of the Shoreline Planning Commission will be held on Thursday, August 18 at 7pm in the City Hall Council chambers, 17500 Midvale Ave N.

It will cover the details of the 145th Street Station Subarea plan package. The subarea surrounds the location of the future Sound Transit light rail station.

The subarea boundaries are not completely decided, and part of the discussion is to determine how much of the neighborhood may be included.

The plans include 

  • proposed re-zoning of some areas, 
  • updates to the Comprehensive Plan, 
  • revised / new development codes, 
  • a Planned Action Ordinance, and 
  • other regulations, covering sidewalks to parking to trees, etc. 

See links below for all the details of what will be discussed, commented on (by citizens), voted on (by the Planning Commission), and sent to City Council for final decisions.

According to Robin Lombard, of the 145th Street Station Citizens' Committee, "This set of plans is the culmination of about three years of meetings, discussions, open houses, etc. – some of which you probably went to. 
"This is a great opportunity to give the Planning Commission your input on these plans before they make the final adjustments and send a recommendation to the City Council."

If you can't make it to the meeting, comments can be emailed to the Planning Commission but must be received by Thursday morning.

Meeting Documents:

After this public hearing, the City Council will discuss the Planning Commission recommendation and adopt a final zoning map and plans (adoption tentatively scheduled for September 26). The City Council is not obligated to follow the recommendations of the residents, citizens, or Planning Commission.

The 145th Street Station Citizens Committee will meet next on Thursday, August 25, 7pm, at City Hall room 301, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98133.



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LFP Citizens' Commission N.G.O. public meeting Tuesday

L.F.P. Citizens’ Commission - N.G.O. (non-government organization)
Social - 2nd Public Meeting Tuesday, 6:30pm 

A group of Lake Forest Park residents has formed a volunteer Citizens' Commission to "meet, deliberate City business, issues, and interests, support each other and work on specific projects targeted to make Lake Forest Park an exceptional place to live, visit, and work."

The group is a Non Government Organization, not sponsored by the City of Lake Forest Park.
They invite the community to join them on Tuesday evening, at Third Place Commons in Town Center, at 6:30p.m. for an Informal Cookie Social followed by a Public Meeting from 7:00-9:00pm. They will be meeting in or near the Stadler Room.

Included on the agenda will be items addressing the unfinished Work Plans of four suspended Commissions:
  • Transportation: Multi-Modal, Parking, Transit, ST3, & Complete Streets
  • Community Service: Public Safety/Emer. Prep, Human Services, P.R.O.S. Plan
  • Environmental Quality: Tree Ordinance Update and Tree Permit Moratorium
  • Economic Development: Business Network Group, Neighborhood Signage 
Also, Organizational Structure for the Commission, Funding, Projects, and Spokes

Commissions were temporarily suspended while the Council focused on the Strategic Plan.

According to the City website, "The work of the volunteer commissions is temporarily suspended (except for the Planning Commission and Civil Service Commission, both mandated by state statute) while the City Council moves along in its strategic plan development far enough to identify key City priorities and determines the role of Commissions in "working" those priorities. For more information: Ordinance NO. 1118."

Mike Dee, organizer of the new committee, says that the City is now focusing on task forces to work within the Strategic Plan and the commissions will remain in retirement during that time.

His group has formed to fill the void.

At the Tuesday meeting, they will discuss some additional organizational structure for this LFP Citizens’ Commission. They will also create Sub-Groups (Spokes), to address issues of community concern.

They will announce their regular meeting schedule to "organize volunteers; recruit, inform, educate, and activate, the current, local, and future community leadership to problem-solve, assess resources, and plan a future that makes Lake Forest Park "a better place to live, work, and visit."

This meeting will be mostly focused on LFP, but people from other places are also welcome to attend, bring their ideas, and cookies.

Some things expected to happen out of future meetings:

Addressing Environmental Concerns, Transportation Needs, Issues, and ST3. Youth Support. Organizing Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Planning. Human Services Development, Public Safety and Emergency Management Improvement, Economic Development, Art Appreciation and Neighborhood Association Planning, and more, watch this space.

The Lake Forest Park Citizens’ Commission is a NGO, Non-Governmental Organization, and is not directly a part of the Lake Forest Park City Government. They do expect to work with local governments and other organizations as their priorities, resources, skills, and goals start to align.

For further information, contact Mike Dee at 206-607-9409, or email him



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2016 Concerts in the Park concludes with Eugenie Jones at Cromwell Park

Sunday, August 14, 2016

Eugenie Jones

2016 Concerts in the Park Concludes with 
Eugenie Jones at Cromwell Park

CONCERTS IN THE PARK – EUGENIE JONES

August 17, 6:30pm (rain or shine)
Cromwell Park
18030 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline


Pack a picnic dinner, gather your family and friends, and come enjoy the final performance of the 2016 Concerts in the Park series, featuring Eugenie Jones at Cromwell Park on Wednesday, August 17, 6:30pm.

Eugenie Jones is a refreshingly different song stylist and songwriter with her own take on love, romance, tequila, and jazz. Sometimes funky, sometimes swinging, always straight ahead, Jones offers smoldering ballads and a searing touch of soul.

Bring a blanket or low chair to enjoy Jones’ rhythmic authority, melodic invention, and lyrical prowess in comfort.

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

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. The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to nurture all of the arts in the community through programs and events, arts education, advocacy, and support for artists and arts organizations.



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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: 15th NE will close for Jazz Walk Tuesday

On Tuesday, August 16, 15th Ave NE between NE 175th and 180th will be closed from 6pm to 11pm for Jazz Walk.

There will be no vehicular access during that time. The street will become a pedestrian mall for the evening as people move from venue to venue, enjoy the music on the street, and buy "Jazz Bites" sold by local organizations and businesses.

The music begins at 6:30pm.



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Shorecrest grad Katrina Young competes in the Olympics this week

Katrina Young, Olympic diver
Olympic athlete and Shorecrest grad Katrina Young competes this week in the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Her prelims are Wednesday at 11am our time. The semi finals are Thursday at 6am our time. Finals are Thursday at 12pm our time.

KING 5 (NBC) is broadcasting - check your local schedule for broadcast times. Some events are carried live, and some are featured on their evening broadcast.'

Katrina is a platform diver, competing in the individual events.

KING 5 will have a feature on her in their pre-Olympic coverage at 7:30pm Monday.

They have a page for local athletes here. Find Katrina's sections (listed by day and time). There's an option to get an email reminder when her event is on.

And there are sports apps and live streaming.



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Best Workplaces for Waste Prevention and Recycling

The King County Solid Waste Division just released its annual list of businesses and organizations
named as “Best Workplaces for Waste Prevention and Recycling”.

“King County businesses are doing a lot to lessen the impacts of climate change by reducing waste,” said King County Solid Waste Division Program Manager Karen May.

“We want to ensure businesses get the recognition they deserve for their efforts and inspire others to take action too.”

On the list:
  • City of Shoreline
  • City of Lake Forest Park
  • North City Water District
  • Bastyr University

The organizations on the 2016 Best Workplaces for recycling list implemented innovative ways to reduce waste and increase recycling. Last year, businesses and institutions in King County sent more than 276,000 tons of recyclable materials to the landfill. 

City of Lake Forest Park - second year on the list. 

The City of Lake Forest Park offers recycling at City Hall for electronics, batteries, and CFL lightbulbs so residents can easily drop off their used or unwanted items at a central location.

The City also hosts the Earth Smart Green Fair, where they have educational information on best practices and "how-to's" on recycling, natural yard care, and reducing waste.

They also reduce waste and save money on paper and ink by printing less, using double sided printing, and editing documents via email and on a shared drive.

The City also added compost bins in the eating areas and bathrooms to reduce waste.

City of Shoreline makes the list for the fourth year in a row.

Shoreline continues to expand its recycling program by incorporating recycling opportunities into a new maintenance facility.

Most recently, the City has prevented waste by not allowing pesticide use in its right-of-way maintenance contract, i.e. weeds need to be hand-pulled.

Reducing the amount of irrigation at Shoreline City Hall and various other City locations saved an estimated $35,000 this year.

Additionally, City Hall recycles batteries from employees and community residents.

North City Water District is the only utility on the entire list.

North City Water District (NCWD) is a public water district that serves approximately 25,000 people in parts of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. The NCWD returns to the Best Workplace for Waste Prevention and Recycling list for the third time this year.

Recently, the NCWD installed a water bottle filling station in its lobby to encourage the public to drink tap water as opposed to bottled water. This reduces waste and conserves fuel used in the production of plastic bottles.

The lobby also has a collection container for employees and customers to recycle used household batteries.

Advice for others: “We are in the process of transitioning paper files to electronic for many of our old records. Changing old habits is hard but with continued education and reduction of surplus items in the workplace, others are inspired and encouraged to change habits.”

Bastyr University in Kenmore is on the list for the seventh year.

The University’s recycling programs continue to thrive even with a growing student population and increased staff. Materials recycled on campus include mixed paper goods, cardboard, compost, batteries, ballasts, lamps, fluorescent tubes, polystyrene, electronics, and metal.

Each floor has centralized trash and recycling collection to help save can liners and hours of custodial services, while also increasing awareness of recycling programs and compliance.

Since last year, the school reduced the number of compost collection containers by 60 percent by locating them strategically throughout the campus. The school was able to reduce the cost of labor and bin liners while maintaining the same level of compost collection.


All businesses operating in King County outside of the City of Seattle are eligible for the list. To qualify, businesses must meet five basic criteria, as well as 10 additional waste reduction and recycling criteria. Learn more here.



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Weather will be "jazzsational" for Tuesday's North City Jazz Walk



The weather is predicted to be "jazzsational" on Tuesday, August 16 for the North City Jazz Walk.  

Returning favorites and new groups include: Greta Matassa and Critical Mass, Pearl Django, Hook Me Up, Eugenie Jones, Nancy Erickson Quartet, Kiki Valera Y Los Guajibaros,Victor Janusz Trio,Stephanie Porter Quartet, Ellis Brothers, Laura Rosok and Mercy Merci.

Tickets are $15 until the day of the event, then will be $20.

Get your tickets now online or until Sunday at these North City businesses on 15th NE: Easy Monkey Taphouse, Golden Bow Gift and Flowers, Leena's, North City Bistro, North City Lounge, North City Water District.

Also Prosser Piano and Organ at 185th and Aurora, the Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center on 185th NE and 1st NE, and Sky Nursery just north of 185th on Aurora.

Road closed for Jazz Walk: 15th Ave NE between NE 175th and 180th will be closed from 6 pm to 11pm. Music begins at 6:30 pm. 

For tickets or for more information on artists, venues and schedule see the webpage.


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Crime in Shoreline - week ending Aug 8, 2016

Selected items from the Shoreline Police Blotter for the week ending 8-8-2016

7-30  Postal worker found a wallet in a mailbox on his/her route.
7-31  Residential burglary 183xx 15th Pl NE - forced entry.
7-31  Woman found behind 7-11 on N 160th had urinated /defecated on herself - taken for detox.
8-01  Subject used a stolen credit card to check in at Days Inn on Aurora. When police investigated, they found a room full of stolen goods.
8-01  Resident on Forest Park Dr put outgoing mail containing a check in his/her mailbox for pickup the next day. Mail was stolen.
8-01  Party on 26th NE went bad when one guest robbed another at gunpoint - of his gun.
8-01  Patient at Swedish Clinic at 4-Corners threatened to kill his doctor.
8-01  Woman taken in for involuntary mental evaluation.
8-01  Four subjects trespassing on Ridgecrest II apartment property - two were wanted on warrants.
8-01  Female and boyfriend were harassed by her ex-boyfriend, who was following them in his Lexus.
8-02  Female in Thriftway parking lot at 2am was booked on an outstanding drug warrant.
8-02  Home for sale on 10th NE was burglarized. There was a keybox on the front door, but the burglar removed the doorknob.
8-02  Attempted burglary at Dank Tank marijuana store - pried open crawlspace door.
8-02  Female shoplifted beer and Lunchables from Aurora Safeway, then sat in front of Shari's next door to take stock of her haul.
8-02  Subject unhappy with deal he got buying speakers out of the back of a van in the Costco parking lot.
8-02  Male took a cart full of goods from Home Depot. Fled when confronted by Loss Prevention but managed to get away with a generator.
8-02  Male at Hamlin Park at 8:40pm was robbed.
8-03  Wallet stolen from shopper's purse at Aurora Safeway.
8-03  Burglary at 145xx 30th NE - bedroom ransacked.
8-04  Party at 203xx 8th NW was crashed by 10-15 people who robbed guests at gunpoint. Victims decline to provide statements or assist in prosecution. Five hours later the house was burglarized.
8-04  Unknown person was seen using a bat to smash a vehicle at CRISTA radio.
8-04  Residence at 147xx 23rd NE burglarized via unlocked kitchen window.
8-04  Customers gave counterfeit $100 bill to employee at iCandy coffee stand 145th and Aurora. Employee took bill and said she was calling police - customers left.
8-04  Resident taken to hospital for mental evaluation.
8-04  Attempted suicide by hanging - subject transported by Aid to hospital.
8-05  Woman took 34 sleeping pills in suicide attempt.
8-05  Purse stolen from car at Boeing Creek Park.
8-05  Subject lying drunk on sidewalk at Transit Center taken for detox.
8-06  Male transported to hospital after cutting wrist in suicide attempt.
8-06  Pitbull attacks and seriously injures small dog at 21xx N 193rd. (Ed. Small dog's injuries were so severe he had to be euthanized).
8-06  Six kids try a "dine and dash" at Shari's Restaurant. Caught, parent paid the bill, kids Trespassed.



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter



Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter can be found under Features 
in the first column of the front page of the Shoreline Area News



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Nancy Erickson at North City Jazz Walk

Nancy Erickson has established herself as a vocally creative force to be reckoned with!

Following her performances in Kobe, Japan, Nancy Erickson hit her stride. Her 2011 debut CD, “Prelude” received positive reviews and she has become a staple in the Pacific Northwest Jazz scene.

Her sophomore release, “While Strolling Through the Park” (release date 1/8/2016) delivers mature vocals, three original songs, and some unexpected arrangements of jazz standards.

With influences like Nancy Wilson, Frank Sinatra, Dianne Reeves, and Peggy Lee, Nancy’s rich, mellow alto voice has been compared to Karen Carpenter and Diana Krall.

Nancy will be performing at the Easy Monkey Taphouse. Music begins at 6:30pm on Tuesday, August 16.

Tickets are $15 or $20 on the day of the Jazz Walk. Tickets and more information here.



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Low cost safety helmets for children at Northshore Fire stations

Low-cost safety helmets for children are available at both Northshore Fire stations (located at Kenmore and Lake Forest Park) and includes proper helmet fitting.

Suggested donation:
  • $6 for toddler helmets
  • $7 for bike helmets
  • $10 for multi-sport helmets

For more information, call 425-354-1780.

Headquarters Station #51:
7220 NE 181st Street in Kenmore
Staffed by 5 Firefighters, 1 Battalion Chief, and 1 Lieutenant during each shift

Lake Forest Park Station #57:
17020 Brookside Blvd in Lake Forest Park
Staffed by 2 Firefighters and 1 Lieutenant during each shift



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Private music lessons at SCC's continuing education division

Shoreline Continuing Education now offers private instruction music lessons from their faculty at the SCC Music Building (Building 800). Lessons are offered in piano, voice, guitar, bass, percussion, brass and woodwinds.

Ten lessons of 30 minutes each are offered during the Summer and Fall Quarters, June 20 through December 2.

These weekly lessons are arranged between student and teacher, with a consistent agreed upon day and time.

Students study technique, sight-reading, rhythm, literature, and artistry, always at their own level, beginner through advanced.

a horna guitara drum

Beginning pianists and singers are encouraged to take the class piano and class voice courses at the college to gain some experience before private instruction lessons, but some beginners will be accepted for lessons when space is available.

Tuition for 10, 30-minute lessons for all disciplines: $349 + $5 tuning fee for piano lessons.
 
lines of written music

Enrolling is easy: Register and pay tuition: Contact Ron Carnell: (206) 533-67062. Arrange your meeting days, times, and classroom with your instructor.

Voice with Meg Stecker-Thorsen  Item 6510 
mstecker@shoreline.edu (206) 546-4617

Morning and afternoon weekly lesson times, Mondays through Thursdays.
Please contact instructor for more information about available time slots.

Guitar with Andy Ferguson  Item 6511 
AndrewFergusonGuitar@gmail.com (425) 941-5327

Piano with Helena Azevedo, Charles Enlow, Jensina Oliver Item 6512
Helena Azevedo: hazevedo@shoreline.edu (206) 533-6608
Charles Enlow: cenlow@shoreline.edu (206) 546-4524
Jensina Oliver: jbyingto@shoreline.edu (206) 546-4618

Drums and Percussion Don Dietrich and Karl Fagerstrom  Item 6514 
dldieterich1@comcast.net (206) 782-3942
karl.fagerstrom@gmail.com (206) 792-6837

Brass and Woodwinds with Doug Reid and Jeff Kashiwa  Item 6513
dreid@shoreline.edu (206) 546-4759
jkashiwa@shoreline.edu (206) 533-6669

Music Production and Recording Techniques with Bahaa Sadak
Item 6515
bsadak@shoreline.edu (206) 920-8063
Logic, Bitwig, Ableton, Reason and Hardware Workstation

This course will introduce the students to digital audio recording and midi sequencing using the most common DAWs ( Digital Audio Workstations) such as Logic, Ableton Live, Bitwig, Reason and commonly used hardware such as Korg Kronos, Yamaha Motif, and Roland Fantom series. Classes will also include advanced tips and tricks in recording and mixing.



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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Eden West

Eden West
by Pete Hautman

Jacob is a member of the Grace living in Nodd, a 12 square mile religious compound located in Montana between a Native reservation and the Rockin' K cattle ranch.

He does not remember life in the World, and thinks himself lucky to be among the few who have rejected all Worldly things so that he will be pure for the coming of the Ark and the archangel Zerachiel.

But Jacob is 17 years old, and inevitably, his body responds to hormonal demands -- he is attracted to a young woman in the compound and also to the pretty blond daughter on the neighboring ranch.

The Grace maintain their faith while beset by hardship: a bitterly cold winter, a disease among the chickens, a wolf among the sheep. But then other tragedies strike, and Jacob finds that he must choose between the life he knows, and the World he does not know.

There are few surprises in the story, but the narrating voice of Jacob is strong, and worthy of consideration. Often in literature, religious extremists are portrayed as simple (or crazy), and some of that is present here. But there is a bit more.

For readers 14 to adult. Some cussing, some kissing, and quite a few lustful thoughts.

alcohol, blood, bullying, cussing (mild), guys, kissing, longing, parents, religion, religious beliefs, suicide, yearning,


The events may not have happened; still, the story is true.  --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS



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One less church in Shoreline - Northwest Church moves to Lynnwood

Northwest Church has moved to Lynnwood


Northwest Church on 15th NE has been a key part of the Shoreline community for many years.

However, they decided that their location and facility did not support the work they wanted to do.

In 2014 they purchased a larger parcel of land in Lynnwood and built a new building. They plan to expand their children’s programs and student ministries, and accommodate new uses by multiple community groups outside of the church.

Their new building is complete and they have moved to 19820 Scriber Lake, Lynnwood. Their new name is Community Life Center / NWChurch.

Thank you Shoreline for all the memories like Kids Camp, trunk or treat and many more. Please visit us at our new home. We meet Sunday at 10am. Celebrate Recovery will be starting on August 19th at 6:30pm.

The North City Water District purchased the property from the church in 2014.



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Authors at Third Place Books - shame, Oregon, artistic genius, and survival

An eclectic mix of authors at Third Place Books this coming week.

Third Place Books is on the upper level of Town Center, intersection of Bothell Way and Ballinger Way in Lake Forest Park.

Listen to the authors discuss their work, purchase their book, and have it autographed.


Connie Dawson
Life Beyond Shame : Rewriting the Rules (Balboa Press)
Tuesday, August 16 at 7pm
Life Beyond Shame:Rewriting the Rules is a call-to-action and a guide to help readers cast off these shame-based regulations and adopt “New Rules” that will lead to healthier self-concepts and interactions.

Floyd Mackay
Reporting the Oregon Story (Oregon State)
Wednesday, August 17 at 7pm
Reporting the Oregon Story is a compelling first-hand account of a transformative period in Oregon politics, environmental consciousness, and the shifting role of media.

Jane Dunnewold
Creative Strength Training: Prompts, Exercises and Personal Stories for Encouraging Artistic Genius (North Light Books)
Thursday, August 18 at 7pm
Discover a Deeper Connection to Your Artist Self! Artists and athletes alike benefit from strength training. Building creative stamina takes encouragement, mentoring, and regular practice. In Creative Strength Training, you'll discover powerful strategies that combine writing and hands-on art-making to overcome creative stumbling blocks, develop a unique voice and make creating art a regular habit.

Lon Cole
Celebrate Survival (Tate Publishing)
Saturday, August 20 at 6:30pm
His amazing story of survival will pull on your heart and build up your faith with laughter, heartache, and triumph. Lon will help you find your way in learning to Celebrate Survival.




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WeatherWatcher: Forecast, average temperatures, weekly data


Forecast: Sunday - Tuesday we are going to cool down slightly from our near 90 degree days we had Friday and Saturday. Expect to see some morning clouds clearing to sunny skies with temperatures reaching the upper 70's and low 80's. Wednesday through next weekend will warm up slightly with less on-shore flow, clearing skies day and night with high temperatures back up to the mid-80's. Lows all week will average right about the 60 degree mark.

Average temperatures: The big weather story the past year and a half now has been our above average temperatures compliments of the affectionally named "Blob" in the Pacific Ocean. The Blob was a pool of warmer than normal surface temperatures that has now moved on to the North Pacific south of the Bering Sea. Since it has moved away from our coast, we've started to cool back down to near normal temperatures July and early August.

Until our recent heat wave (Friday and Saturday) we were actually running about normal for this time of year.

Daily High and Low temperatures compared to average August 2016.

For the remainder of the summer and into fall, I'm keeping an eye on a developing La Niña pattern that may put a solid end to our above average temperature streak.


Last week's data:
High temperature: 87.7°F (Friday)
Low temperature: 53.6°F (Saturday August 6th)
Rainiest day: 0.04 inches. (Monday)
Total rainfall: 0.04 inches.
Warmest day: 72.2°F (Friday)
Coldest day: 60.8°F (Saturday August 6th)
Average temperature: 64.5°F (1.4°F above normal)
Station average: 63.1°F

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Shoreline City Council regular meeting and Public Hearing Monday

Saturday, August 13, 2016

Shoreline City Council regular meeting
Monday, August 15, 2016 – 7:00pm
City Hall Council Chambers, 17500 Midvale Ave N.

Agenda Highlights

  • Adoption of Ord. No. 753 – Budget Amendment to Authorize Staffing in the Sound Transit Agreement
  • Authorize the City Manager to Obligate $119,514 of the Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program Funds for Radar Speed Street Signs Project
  • Authorize the City Manager to Obligate $358,929 of the Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program Funds for the Meridian Avenue and 155th Street Intersection Improvement Project. . 
This project will revise northbound / southbound signal phasing from permissive to flashing yellow arrow operation to address at-angle collisions at the intersection of Meridian Avenue N and N 155th Street in Shoreline. It will decrease intersection radii to lower vehicle turning speeds and reduce pedestrian crossing distance for increased pedestrian safety and repair and provide vehicle and bicycle detection where needed and rebuild intersection sidewalks, curb ramps and pedestrian signal system for ADA compliance.

Public Hearing and Approval of Human Service Block Grant Allocations

Every other year the City reviews its human services funding allocation and develops a new two-year Funding Plan. Shoreline’s funding for human services supports a system of local and regional services that together provide Shoreline residents with access to an array of services to enhance their well-being and to mitigate pressing needs.

This plan specifies how the City will allocate both City General Fund dollars and federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. In order to use CDBG funding, the City must hold a public hearing and adopt the Human Service Funding Plan’s proposed use of CDBG funding each year.
In March of this year the City Council determined a new level of funding to support the City’s human services grants, and with this increased funding, provided policy direction to prioritize services focused on basic needs and counseling. These services both secure a foundation of support for the community and are key elements of the City’s response to homelessness.

Link to full Agenda

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Washington State Patrol stops wrong way driver on I-5 Saturday morning

Just prior to 4am on Saturday, August 13, 2016, a wrong way vehicle was reported on Interstate 5 in the area of 220th SW in Mountlake Terrace.

The vehicle was traveling southbound on I-5 - but in the northbound lanes.

Trooper Cliff Roberts paralleled the vehicle from the southbound lanes through Shoreline and north Seattle but was unable to get the driver to stop or even realize they were traveling the wrong way. The vehicle continued to Northgate and entered the express lanes.

Trooper Yarbrough accessed the express lanes and was able to successfully deploy spike strips near Mercer Street. The spike strips did their job and stopped the vehicle.

Trooper Roberts pulled in behind the vehicle and ultimately arrested the female driver for DUI. Trooper Mallory Reynolds processed the driver for DUI and subsequently booked her into the King County Jail.

This is a great example of teamwork by the Seattle North Detachments and the WSP Target Zero team. The three troopers mentioned along with others that were in the area put their lives at risk to prevent this wrong way vehicle from causing harm to other drivers. 
All of the troopers involved used their training, experience and decisive decision making to safely stop this vehicle.

The Washington State Patrol reminds drivers to maintain awareness and always have an escape route in mind if faced with a wrong way vehicle.



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Dahlias by donation to benefit the Senior Center

John Hibbs and his dahlias will benefit the Senior Center

By Diane Hettrick
Photos by Steven H. Robinson

Ridgecrest resident John Hibbs appreciates dahlias - so much so that he has 75 varieties in his yard.

He also appreciates the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center and knows what a tight budget they have.

Bouquets of dahlias from Hibbs' home garden

So John had a great idea. Offer bouquets of his beautiful dahlias in return for a donation to the Senior Center.

The table is at 11th NE and NE 158th

He put a table in the parking strip in front of his home on the NW corner of 11th Ave NE and NE 158th in Shoreline and made fresh dahlia blooms available by donation (cash / check only), with proceeds to go to Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center.

John puts out fresh blooms every day

John says that the first afternoon the table launched, it generated five donations within a couple of hours.

It's still blooming season and he still has many beautiful bouquets - and it's for a very good cause.



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For the Birds: National Left-Handers Day Aug 13 - Killdeer left-winged?

Left-winged Killdeer
Photo by Elaine Chuang

By Christine Southwick

Name a bird that just sticks out one wing at a time to be noticed.

Killdeer are known for their broken-wing diversionary tactics. The parent will protect its eggs or its flightless young by walking / scurrying away from the nest with one of its wings extended, while quivering.

Who’s to say whether or not 10% of the Killdeer favor using their left wing over using their right wing? (I don’t know that is so, just sayin’.)

Killdeer Mom and chick
Photo by John Tubbs

Killdeer are a shorebird that can also be found on lawns, gravelly driveways, parking lots, edges of roads, and even golf courses, searching for grasshoppers, beetles, even small frogs and crawfish, in addition to their preferred snails, and aquatic insect larvae.

They usually run in bursts, then stop to search for its next meal. A Killdeer is most easily identified by its round head, shorebird-length legs, double chest bands, and by their loud distinct call.

Killdeer adult
Photo by Glenn Hansen

Calling early and into the night, sometimes even while flying, Killdeer were named after their unmistakable “Killdeerrrrrr” calls. Their coloring allows them to blend in with sand, rocks, and shore logs, but not green lawns. Killdeer are usually heard before being seen, and may well be overlooked if they stay silent.

Killdeer will nest in almost any open, fairly flat area with vegetation one inch or lower, and that has sufficient water and food nearby. The male make several scrapes on the ground, and the female selects the one she’ll use for her four to six eggs. The other nest scrapes may help confuse predators, and from time to time the parents add twigs and rocks to the scrapes.

Killdeer newborn
Photo by Keith Brady

Killdeer babies are precocial — meaning that they are born with full feathers, and as soon as the feathers dry from hatching, the babies start running around. The babies are tiny, only have one neck ring and hide under their parents for protection. These little fluff-balls-with-legs can’t fly for three to four weeks. The watchful parents protect their young by loudly faking a broken wing and leading any predator astray. No matter which wing they use, this trick usually works.

The best place in Shoreline to find Killdeer is Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, or any low-growing open area, especially if it has gravel and water nearby. So watch your step, and keep listening for Killdeer-rrrrrr



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Ellis Brothers and Laura Rosok perform at Vesper during Jazz Walk Aug 16

The Ellis Brothers 2015

Ellis Brothers - The Ellis Brothers are a youth jazz trio from West Seattle. Jack (guitar, age 16), Ben (Drums, 13), and Luke (Bass, 13) play jazz across its entire spectrum, from Charlie Parker and Thelonious Monk to John Scofield and Herbie Hancock, from Brazilian tunes to music written by Seattle locals.

Laura Rosok performs at Vesper
during Jazz Walk

Laura Rosok - Laura Rosok is a Shoreline native, a graduate of King's High School and an award winning Seattle based jazz vocalist. When you hear her sing, the timbre of her voice grabs your attention yet reassures with excellent pitch and control as she deliveres her repertoire of jazz standards and popular songs with jazz and blues influences. Named the winner in the 2014 Seattle-Kobe Female Jazz Vocalist compettion and a national winner 2015 Downbeat Magazine Student Music Awards, she is currently attending the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami.

The North City Jazz Walk is pleased to have Laura and the Ellis Brothers performing at the Vesper (formerly “The Bounty”) on Tuesday, August 16. Music begins at 6:30.

We are glad to have these young exciting artists added to our list of performers for the Jazz Walk.

Tickets are $15 prior to the event and $20 at the event. Tickets and additional information here.



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Pink Polka Dots Junior Guild golf fundraiser for cancer research

Friday, August 12, 2016


Founded in 2006 by Lake Forest Park 6th graders in memory of their friend, Sydney Coxon, the Pink Polka Dots are a Seattle Children’s Hospital Junior Guild funding research to cure cancer.

Shorecrest students / Pink Polka Dots members.
From left Anna Avgeres, Mackenzie Dixon
and Evie Chapman 
You may have seen members selling handmade cards and gifts at the LFP Third Place Commons Holiday and Farmer’s Markets, or selling lemonade along the Burke Gilman trail this summer.

Saunders family at the 2015 tournament.
From left, brothers Brian, Mike and his son Alex
(Shorecrest High School), and Richard in front
The Pink Polka Dots also team up with local sponsors and the Coxon Family Foundation to host the Sydney Coxon Memorial, a fun afternoon of golf followed by an inspirational evening program, including dinner, a fabulous silent auction, and dessert.

The event takes place at Legion Memorial Golf Course in Everett on September 10th.

In ten years, these philanthropic youngsters have raised over $800,000 to fund groundbreaking research for better treatments, and hopefully someday a cure, for pediatric brain tumors, and many other cancers.

Dr. Jim Olson
The Pink Polka Dots’ fundraising support the work of Dr. Jim Olson at Children’s Hospital and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

The funding has allowed researchers to develop exciting treatments including “tumor paint” which makes cancer cells glow for easier surgical removal, and a drug-delivery device which will increase efficacy and minimize side effects of chemotherapy treatment.

Dr. Olson’s latest effort, “Project Violet”, involves discovering and producing cancer-fighting optide drugs from natural sources, like flowers and insects.

From 2015 Walter Wendt,  Eric Alef,
Roger Penner, Rik Jones
Funding from Guilds and patient families is critical to researchers' ability to keep moving forward to save lives of children and adults with cancer, and potentially other diseases like Alzheimers and diabetes.

To read more about the research and make a donation to the Pink Polka Dots, visit their website.

To Register for Golf and Dinner ($130 per person) or just the Dinner and Evening Program ($60 per person), or to Sponsor or Donate, go to the event site.

The Pink Polka Dots Jr Guild is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.



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Seattle Humane: keep your furry friends safe from the heat

Information courtesy Seattle Humane

From Seattle Humane

With temperatures soaring into the 80's, Seattle Humane reminds pet owners to keep their furry friends safe from the heat. Do not leave your pet in your vehicle. Even at 70 degrees, the interior of a car can rise to 160 degrees in less than five minutes. Parking in the shade with the windows cracked is also dangerous.

Your pet’s foot pads contain sweat glands that help keep him cool, and the feet are particularly vulnerable to hot surfaces. Sidewalks, pavement, sand, and especially black asphalt can reach blistering temperatures in direct sunlight and cause nasty burns on your pet’s feet.

Signs of burned foot pads include:

• Limping or refusing to walk
• Foot pads appearing darker in color than usual
• Raw, red or blistered foot pads
• Licking or chewing on the feet

Take preventative measures and protect your pet’s feet by walking your pet earlier in the day before the sun heats things up. You can also walk on grassy paths or shady areas. Water play is refreshing but take steps to keep your pet safe! Tender foot pads softened from prolonged water exposure can burn more easily. Dog owners should take extra care to protect dogs’ feet from hot surfaces after water play.

[Ed. note: cats with white or light colored ears can get their ears sunburnt which can lead to infection. At least one vet advised that the only solution for severely sunburnt ears was to amputate the burnt parts.]

A dog’s normal body temperature ranges from 101 to 102.5 degrees. Dogs can withstand a body temperature of 107 to 108 degrees for only a very short period of time before suffering brain damage — or even death.

Remember that if your buddy has a shorter nose, like a Persian cat, a Pug or a Bulldog, he or she is more susceptible to heatstroke than breeds with longer noses. If you suspect your pet has become overheated, seek veterinary care immediately.

Signs of heat stroke include:
  • Heavy panting
  • Excessive drooling
  • Increased body temperature
  • Dehydration
  • Reddened gums or tongue
  • Rapid heartbeat
  • Vomiting and diarrhea
  • Lethargy

At home consider your pet's housing. If they are kept outdoors, make sure they have plenty of shade and fresh water at all times. If it’s hot out, consider hosing down the dog before work, at lunch or whenever you can to provide extra cooling.

If you suspect that your pet has suffered from a heat stroke, seek veterinary attention immediately. Use cool water, not ice water, to cool your pet (very cold water will cause constriction of the blood vessels and impede cooling). If your animal “appears” cooled, do not assume everything is fine. Internal organs such as liver, kidneys, brain, etc., are affected by elevated body temperatures and blood tests and veterinary examination are needed to assess this.

Enjoy the hot weather, but if you are driving, leave your best friend at home if you can’t take him in with you at every stop!



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Calvin garden plots available -- Volunteers needed for Aug 20 work party


Join Diggin’ Shoreline on Saturday, August 20 between 8am and 11am to help complete restoration of Calvin Presbyterian Community Garden!

Several plots are still available to be rented for $15 for the remainder of the year. If you are seeking a garden plot, there will be application forms at the work party. You may also email to reserve a plot. (As of this publication nine plots are still available.)

For the work party, dress for the weather, and bring sunscreen, digging forks and shovels. Anticipated projects for the morning include planting fall food bank crops, 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.



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Court finds Tim Eyman violated June 29 order - Attorney General can go directly to feds, banks for withheld documents

From the Office of the State Attorney General

Granting a request from Attorney General Bob Ferguson, a Snohomish County Superior Court judge ruled that Tim Eyman and his political committees violated her June 29 order by failing to meet the court-ordered deadline for disclosing documents in the Attorney General’s campaign finance probe.

The court also granted the Attorney General’s request to seek relevant documents directly from the federal government and Eyman’s and the committees’ banks. In her order, Judge Ellen J. Fair directed Eyman and the political committees to sign releases authorizing the Attorney General’s Office to do so.

Today’s order also reserves ruling on two issues: whether to hold Eyman and the political committees in contempt, and whether to grant the AGO’s motion for attorneys’ fees. A hearing on attorneys’ fees is set for Aug. 31.

“Tim Eyman and his committees continue to resist a lawful investigation every step of the way,” Ferguson said. “I won’t allow them to ignore subpoenas, and neither will our courts.”

A separate motion for contempt regarding for-profit signature gathering firm Citizen Solutions, also under investigation by the AGO related to its dealings with Eyman, will be argued in Thurston County Aug. 26. On Aug. 5, a Thurston County judge imposed more than $10,000 in costs and fees related to the state’s effort to enforce its subpoenas on Citizen Solutions.

The court previously ordered the respondents to submit a declaration or affidavit to the court attesting that they have submitted all responsive materials by July 13. Eyman filed a certification on Aug. 11, but the AGO’s review of documents provided indicates that it was inaccurate.

On Nov. 13, 2015, the Attorney General’s Office issued civil orders to Tim Eyman; his political committees, including Voters Want More Choices and Protect Your Right to Vote on Initiatives; his for-profit company, Tim Eyman Watchdog for Taxpayers; and Citizen Solutions and its principals.

In order to complete its investigation, the Attorney General’s Office sought business and financial information, including banking and tax records, regarding Eyman initiative campaigns in Washington. The respondents produced only a smattering of records — many of those heavily censored. The respondents also failed to pursue any court protection for information they believed to be privileged.

Because Eyman failed to produce the necessary records, the Attorney General asked the courts to order the respondents to comply.

On June 29, Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Ellen Fair ordered Eyman and his committees to comply with Ferguson’s subpoena by July 13. On July 1, Thurston County Superior Court Judge Mary Sue Wilson issued a similar order for Citizen Solutions and its principals, Roy Ruffino and William Agazarm. Both judges also ordered the respondents to pay the Attorney General’s Office costs and fees associated with enforcing the subpoenas.

Despite the courts’ orders, Eyman and his committees continued to impede the investigation. On July 13, they produced just 247 pages of records, a small fraction of what the court ordered.

Eyman only produced partial tax documents for himself and his business, Tim Eyman Watchdog for Citizens LLC, and no income tax records for any of the political committees.

No financial records for the political committees were produced at all, except 17 partial bank statements for Voters Want More Choices.

Since the AG filed his contempt motion, Eyman and the committees produced additional tax records and some banking records, but still failed to produce all the records as requested. There is evidence of other records, including other payments to Citizen Solutions, which have not been produced.

Background on Investigation

In April 2012, the state Public Disclosure Commission received a complaint about Eyman and two of his political committees, Voters Want More Choices and Protect Your Right to Vote on Initiatives. The complaint alleged failures to register as political committees, failure to file timely reports on expenditures and contributions, and the use of funds raised in support of one initiative for a different initiative.

In September 2015, PDC staff presented the results of their investigation to the Commission. The investigation, which addressed conduct from 2012, discovered evidence of multiple apparent violations of state law, including:
 
  • $623,325 in payments by Voters Want More Choices to the signature gathering firm Citizen Solutions “incurred in a manner to effect concealment” because they were described in the committee’s reports as paying for signature gathering, when $308,185 was passed from Citizen Solutions to Eyman’s for-profit company, “Tim Eyman, Watchdog for Taxpayers” on July 11, 2012;
  • Eyman’s use of approximately $170,000 in contributions from Voters Want More Choices for personal living expenses;
  • The expenditure of about $200,000 contributed to support Initiative 1185 to fund signature gathering for a separate initiative, Initiative 517;
  • Concealment of Eyman as the source of $182,000 of in-kind contributions attributed in reports to Citizens in Charge, a Virginia-based company; and
  • Failure of Voters Want More Choices and Protect Your Right to Vote on Initiatives to file complete and accurate reports of contribution and expenditure activity.
More details on the investigation and the initial complaint are available in the PDC’s referral letter here.

The commission referred the results of its staff’s investigation to the Attorney General’s Office for appropriate legal action.

The commission further noted that it “[was] extremely troubled that it appears that Mr. Eyman intended to hide from the public the sources of funds and the actual purposes for which expenditures were made, and to further conceal that funds were used by Mr. Eyman solely for his personal use.” 
The commission recommended that the Attorney General consider further investigation into this transaction practice for other years.

In November 2015, the Attorney General began an investigation into the allegations that Eyman, his political committees, his for-profit company and the signature gathering firm Citizen Solutions concealed other financial transactions for years beyond those covered by the PDC investigation, in violation of the state campaign finance disclosure laws. That investigation is ongoing.



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Diabetes prevention program starting at the Dale Turner Y in Shoreline

The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program helps adults at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles by eating healthier, increasing physical activity, and losing a modest amount of weight in order to reduce their chances of developing the disease.

Research by the National Institutes of Health has shown that programs like the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program can reduce the number of new cases of type 2 diabetes by 58% and 71% in adults over age 60.

A group will be starting at the Dale Turner YMCA in Shoreline (192nd and Aurora) on October 11th from 11am-12pm. The group will meet for 16 weeks. Membership is not required to the YMCA, but participants will receive 3 months of free membership by participating in the program.

The program is a lifestyle change program that supports an individualized approach to making nutrition and physical activity changes. A trained lifestyle coach guides group discussion that helps each individual participant outline their own path to achieving the program goals.

The program is FREE but registration is required. To register or ask questions, contact Brie Davis 206-344-3181.



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Shoreline City Council Special Meeting Notice

Shoreline City Council Special Meeting Notice
Monday, August 15, 2016 – Special Meeting 5:30 p.m.

As required by RCW 42.30, the Open Public Meetings Act, you are hereby notified that the Shoreline City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, August 15th, 2016. The purpose of this meeting is to tour the future light rail station locations. See the Special Meeting Notice for more information.

Contact Us:
Jessica Simulcik Smith
City Clerk
(206) 801-2231
jsmith@shorelinewa.gov




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Join the Running Club Saturday for a run across the freeway

What a great weekend we have ahead of us and what better way to start off with a nice run with your friends?! How about running over to the the I-5 Pedestrian Bridge Saturday?

Start from the Richmond Beach Coffee Company at 8am, run up Richmond Beach hill, across I-5 on the pedestrian bridge and back.

Make sure to take a picture at the bridge for the club.

If you're not quite ready for the challenge, then turn around at Echo Lake and head back.

Richmond Beach Coffee Company, 1442 NW Richmond Beach Rd, Shoreline 98177.



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Theater review: Oliver!

19th century Dunstable, England comes to Shoreline
for productions of Oliver!

Oliver!
Book, Music and Lyrics by Lionel Bart
Based upon Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
Directed by Scott Charles Francis
Musical Direction by Michelle Choate
Vocal Direction by Dori Baunsgard
Costume Designs by Fawn Bartlett
Aurora Theatre Company
August 13, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27
Shoreline City Hall Outdoor Amphitheatre


Review by Doug Gochanour

“Consider Yourself One Of Us,” who are fortunate enough to live in a wonderful community, where live theatre productions are appreciated. Aurora Theatre Company is presenting its third outdoor summer musical. Oliver is another success for Director Scott Charles Francis. This free outdoor production provides community residents with an opportunity to enjoy excellent live theatre, virtually in their own back yard.

A bit of Shoreline is transformed into 19th century Dunstable, England. This requires 22 cast members, a 12-member orchestra, and a host of other crew members to insure that costumes, set, sound, lighting, and every little detail are just right. Doing this outdoors presents additional challenges. All was well done!

Jaryn Lasentia, as Oliver Twist, gives an excellent portrayal of the young boy who asks for “more out of life,” from gruel to Love. Oliver is sold into service and ponders his situation in the beautiful song, “Where is Love?” You may even find yourself wanting to sing along to some of the more familiar songs in this musical.

The musicians provide great background and accompaniment for the talented cast. The audience is in for a treat as the cast sings and dances in their creative costumes. The choreography is also well done, providing richly rewarding entertainment.

Wealth and poverty are juxtaposed throughout, as are the rights of men versus those of women and children. Oliver manages to escape his service position and finds his way to London. Life does not improve much when he first arrives there.

Marcus Wolf, as the Artful Dodger, introduces the boy to the life of petty crime, and eventually to Fagan. John Kline is outstanding as ringleader of the pickpocket gang. Oliver encounters pure evil in the form of Bill Sikes, portrayed by Kyle Spens.

Gloria Lee Alcala, as Nancy, sings the enchanting “As Long as He Needs Me.” Unfortunately, Sikes has a different view of life, love, goodness and evil than does Nancy.

Attend one of the performances of Oliver. Find out if Oliver Twist is able to find the love he seeks. Will Fagan reconsider his lifestyle as he sings, “Reviewing the Situation?”

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Free tickets available online. The performances take place in the courtyard behind Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N.



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