For the Birds: Labor Day Bird—Cheerful Chickadee

Monday, September 5, 2016

Photo by Elaine Chuang


By Christine Southwick

Remember the lyrics, “When there’s too much to do, Don’t let it bother you, Forget your trouble, Try to be, Just like the cheerful chickadee…”

Apropos for Labor Day, I thought.

Photo by Elaine Chuang

Black-capped Chickadees bring a smile to most people’s faces. Their upside-down antics while gleaning tiny little bugs from branches; their happy calls; and their easily identified black-and white heads make Black-caps welcome in most everyone’s yard.

These inquisitive little bundles of energy are the neighborhood warning system. Once they find a newly installed feeder, all the neighborhood knows where to find it.  Their “Predator Alarm” of dee dee dees is recognized by other species. The more dee dees at the end of their call, the more danger.

A human only rates an extra dee dee; a Sharp-shinned Hawk rates four or five dee-dees, and every little bird within hearing dives for the bushes, no questions asked.

Did you know that Black-capped Chickadees have the most complex social order of our local birds?

Photo by Elaine Chuang

The dominate bird eats first, picking the biggest and best seed. He then flies off with his prize, replaced by the dominate female, and  the rest of the flock members follow singly, in set order, with each chickadee getting its turn to swoop in, snatch a seed, and take it to the cover of a nearby branch to eat their seeds.

In wintertime, kinglets, Red-breasted Nuthatches, even Downy Woodpeckers rely on these resident shuttlecocks to find all the wintertime hoards and special offerings.

Black-capped Chickadees are cavity nesters, and readily use nest boxes with a 1 1/8 inch openings.

Photo by Christine Southwick

Hang the box in a safe place, where chickadees can fly from nearby branches. Throw in some wood chips, and usually chickadees will start nesting March/April. The male feeds the female while she is on her four to five eggs, and he helps feed the young. The fledgling will fly to new territories about three weeks after leaving their nest, but the core flock will stay in your yard.

Offer good quality seed, water to drink and bath in, nesting sites to raise their young, and trees and shrubs for shelter, and your yard will be graced with these delightful bug-eating birds.

Note: during cold spells, if you leave a bee guard off your hummingbird feeders, you may find that these smart little devils will learn to take a sip for quick energy.



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Labor Day Sale on tickets to hear singer Chris Mann

Sunday, September 4, 2016


Chris Mann in performance at the Northshore Performing Arts Center in Bothell on September 24, 2016 at 7:30pm

Currently starring as the Phantom in the national tour of Broadway's Phantom of the Opera, Chris Mann's fame rose as Christina Aguilera's finalist on NBC's The Voice.

Tickets prices range from $20 to $40 before discounts.

Use discount code PHANTOM to save 50% on Adult or Senior tickets - Labor Day only!


Want Dinner and a Show?

NWPAC has partnered with Lombardi's Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar to offer a three course prix fixe dinner and a ticket to see Chris Mann for just $65 per person. Tax and gratuity included. Beverages not included.

Call 425-298-3449 for details and to order.

Listen to Chris Mann sing The Music of the Night from Phantom of the Opera on his new album Constellation.



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Northwest School for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children in Shoreline begins its 34th school year

Classroom at Northwest School for Deaf and
Hard-of-Hearing Children in Shoreline


Northwest School for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children (NWSDHH) will begin a new school year with 41 preschool through eighth grade students, and a teaching staff of eight certified Teachers of the Deaf and six Signing Exact English interpreters.

Two new teachers will join NWSDHH this year: Kim McClendon is joining the school from the Highline School District, and Sheila Dills comes from California. The school is also welcoming a teaching assistant from Everett, Laura Couey.

Lynessa Cronn, Head of School, said among the many things she looks forward to this year is the increasing enrollment.

“We have seen enrollment continue to tick up over the last few years, and this year is no exception,” says Ms. Cronn. “With our focus on getting the word out about the school, it appears our school’s success and unique research-based teaching methods are resonating with parents of deaf and hard-of-hearing children.”

Some travel from Arlington and Renton
to attend the school in Shoreline

The student body is incredibly diverse and some of the children travel from as far away as Arlington and Renton to receive the specialized education they need to be successful in school and in life. A recent study showed 100% of NWSDHH students go onto graduate from high school while 67% earn a college degree, compared to only 93% and 30%, respectively, of the national average for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

The playground is new this year
and includes sensory equipment

In other news, NWSDHH has a brand new playground. Through the generous support of donors like the Norcliffe Foundation, the Rotary Club of Alderwood Terrace, Armstrong McDonald Foundation and private donors, a playground was installed at the school over the summer. The new playground even includes sensory equipment to help deaf and hard-of-hearing students sharpen their listening skills while playing.

Northwest School for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children is located in Shoreline at 15303 Westminster Way N by Aurora Square.

NWSDHH, located in Shoreline, opened its doors in 1982. The only preschool through eighth grade school of its kind in the state, the school provides educational services to deaf and hard-of-hearing (D/HH) students from more than a dozen different school districts in the Greater Puget Sound Region.

Its mission is dedicated to using spoken English paired with Signing Exact English (S.E.E.) to help D/HH students become self-confident, articulate and academically competitive learners and contributing community members.

From the beginning, the focus has been on three outcomes: grade level achievement; English proficiency; and oral communication and listening skills. For more information about NWSDHH, you can visit the website or Facebook.



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Richmond Beach Saltwater Park volunteer work party

Sunset at RB Saltwater Park
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Richmond Beach Saltwater Park Volunteer Work Party, September 10, 9 am – 12 pm, 2021 NW 190th Street, 98177

Join the Friends of Saltwater Park to remove the aggressive weeds from this beach park.

This project is made possible by funding from the King Conservation District.

For more information about this work party event, contact Diane Brewster, project coordinator.



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Benefit Breakfast for Vision House Oct 18


Vision House, which owns and operates Jacob's Well in Shoreline, is holding their annual benefit breakfast at the Lynnwood Convention Center on Tuesday, October 18. Registration is at 7:00am with breakfast and program from 7:30 to 8:30am.

Reserve tickets online. The breakfast tickets are free - attendees will be given the opportunity to donate to the organization to help support homeless families.

A recent count showed a 19% increase in the number of homeless individuals in the greater Seattle area. The need to help homeless children and families is bigger than ever. 
Through housing and tailored support services, Vision House effectively helps homeless families rebuild their lives and move on to permanent housing and stability.
Between their Shoreline and Renton facilities, Vision House has two nationally accredited child care centers and 35 apartments for homeless families, with ten more units being built this fall in Shoreline! 

As a guest at this event, you are integral in the transformational support of homeless families.

Guest speaker, Doug Baldwin
Seattle Seahawk
Guest speaker Doug Baldwin, Super Bowl Champion, Seattle Seahawks WR and TrueLead Consulting CEO, will talk about his heart for servant leadership and passion for serving local youth.

A resident mom will share how she is working hard to overcome trauma and heading toward laying great plans for herself and her family’s future.

Come to hear about the amazing progress in the lives of homeless families that donors like you can make possible.




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Crime in Shoreline - threats with guns

Selected items from the Shoreline Police blotter for the week ending 8-29-2016

8-19  195xx Forest Park Dr - burglar entered through open window and took bedding and sports equipment.
8-19  Road rage incident on Richmond Beach Road ended in RB Park when one driver pulled a handgun and threatened to kill the other.
8-20  Casino patrons at Club Hollywood got into a shoving match after one cut in line at the ticket machine.
8-20  Three people stopped for jaywalking on Aurora all had misdemeanor warrants.
8-20  Woman flagging down cars at 15th and Ballinger found to have misdemeanor warrant.
8-21  Unmedicated schizophrenic transported to Harborview.
8-22  Computer tower stolen from Tabernacle Baptist Church.
8-22  18500 block of Corliss, suspicious male wandering around, possibly prowling cars. Voluntarily surrendered pink LG tablet and Alcantel smart phone in possession.
8-23  Male who heard demons in his head taken to hospital for involuntary commitment.
8-23  Woman Trespassed from Aurora Safeway for moving things around and creating a disturbance; arrested on $2500 misdemeanor warrant.
8-23  Seattle Police responded to theft of package from porch found suspect sleeping nearby with the package in his hand. Turned over to Shoreline on an outstanding warrant.
8-23  7xx NE 201st - items left outside for estate sale were stolen.
8-23  155xx 12th NE - neighbor threatens neighbor by brandishing an AK-47 and making indirect threats. Victim refused to file charges.
8-23  6xx NE 204th residential burglary while victim left home for 45 minutes.
8-23  Attempted suicide by pills, transported to Northwest.
8-23  Person arrested for drug-induced rampage in neighborhood at 186xx Corliss.
8-23  Neighbor reported subject to police. When they arrived subject barged into friend's apartment and barricaded himself in. Arrested for obstructing an officer.
8-23  Ryobi table saw and stand stolen from back yard at 12xx N 187th.
8-23  Transported woman to Crisis Intervention Center for mental issues.
8-24  Domestic violence arrest for hitting, shoving, scratching.
8-24  Subject camping in Echo Lake Park arrested on felony warrant.
8-24  Subject off his meds yelling and out of control in RB QFC parking lot.
8-24  Resident on 161xx Stone keeps on walking around his fenced back yard naked whenever neighbor's teenage son is around.
8-24  1xx NE 145th - squatters take up residence in vacant home, go through owner's belongings and items are missing.
8-25  Subject lying on sidewalk at 165th and Aurora, threatens to kill self by running into traffic.
8-25  Drunk sleeping on sidewalk at 185th and Aurora.
8-25  Drunk driver backs into telephone pole and mail box at 167xx 10th, flees scene. Located and arrested.
8-26  Man arrested for punching his wife in the face.
8-26  Man called 911 to report his wife had slapped him, but hung up on dispatchers. Officers determined it to be mutual fight.
8-26  Subject picked up for littering was arrested on warrants for assault, theft, and DUI.
8-26  Residence at 155xx 12th NE burglarized while owner away on vacation.



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Tour of historic home to benefit Shoreline Historical Museum

Saturday, September 3, 2016

Tour historic home and garden of Trillium
Heritage award winning Shoreline estate
Photo courtesy Washington State Archives, 1936

The Shoreline Historical Museum is presenting, on Saturday September 17, a tour of the Trillium Heritage Award-winning Perkins/Haworth/Grace Estate, which includes both garden and historic home.

Discover the secrets of this 90 year-old beauty, nestled in the Richmond Highlands back when a few people saw this area as a hide-away from the city, and others saw it as an opportunity to realize the American Dream.

Tickets are on sale on the Shoreline Historical Museum website.

Go to the website or call 206-542-7111 for information. Advance ticket sales only; no day-of-event sales.

Light refreshments and complimentary champagne will be served in the garden.



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LFP Public Hearing: interim development regulations pertaining to tree removal permits

Photo by Steven H. Robinson
The Lake Forest Park City Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 8, 2016, at 7:00pm in the City Council Chambers, 17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park, 98155.

They will receive comments on Ordinance 1137, adopting interim development regulations pertaining to tree removal permits.

The Council may take action during its regular meeting on September 8, 2016, on the proposed Ordinance 1137. 

Citizens are invited to comment at the public hearing or to submit written comments prior to the hearing to the city clerk at the above address or by email.

Click on Ordinance 1137 for a copy of the materials being considered by the Council.



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Rep. Cindy Ryu to participate in Korean American Coalition National Convention

Rep. Cindy Ryu, D-32, will be a presenter at the 2016 Korean American Coalition of Washington (KAC-WA) National Convention on September 16-17 at The Westin Bellevue.

The National Convention kicks-off with an Awards Gala at 6:30pm Friday featuring keynote speaker Washington State Senator Pramila Jayapal, founder of OneAmerica.

The first session, on Saturday, is on Civic Engagement with Washington State Legislator Cindy Ryu, Deputy Mayor Hyeok Kim, and Diane Narasaki, Executive Director of Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS).

Over 20 Korean American organizations in both local and national networks will participate in the convention.




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Adam Ray at Bumbershoot

Adam Ray
Shorecrest graduate Adam Ray is playing Bumbershoot, going on now at Seattle Center over Labor Day weekend.

He was in two comedy reviews on Saturday and has one scheduled for Sunday, Sept 4, from 5:30 - 6:30pm.

Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St, Seattle 98109. Venue The Vera Project on the Seattle Center grounds.

Bumbershoot information here

Adam can next be seen in the upcoming Columbia Picture's revival of GHOSTBUSTERS and the reboot of the popular sketch show MADtv on The CW.

He currently co-hosts the new TBS comedy game show "Separation Anxiety," as well as the popular podcast "About Last Night," which has featured guests including Melissa McCarthy, Susan Sarandon, and Dana Carvey.

His comedy sketches have garnered over 30 million views on YouTube and Funny or Die. Adam previously appeared in Paul Feig's Fox feature, SPY (starring Melissa McCarthy) as well as Paul Feig's THE HEAT, where he plays the villain opposite Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy. He was also featured as a writer and stand up on Comedy Central's second season of ADAM DEVINE'S HOUSE PARTY.

Metro Rapid Ride E starts at Aurora Village, goes down Aurora and has stops within a few blocks of Seattle Center.



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Girls' Try Hockey For Free Sept 11 at Highland Ice Arena



Attend the Girls' Try Hockey For Free event hosted by Western Washington Female Hockey Association on Sunday September 11 at Highland Ice Arena from 2:00pm – 3:00pm for all girls, ages 4 – 8 years old in local area. Join us in this welcoming, supportive and open environment! 
 
It's FREE and no experience necessary; however, register online as space is limited.
 
- Date: Sunday September 11
- Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm ( Note: Please arrive 45 minutes early to get skates and gear fitted)
- LocationHighland Ice Arena - 18005 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline 

What to Bring
  • A bike helmet, warm clothes/sweats, and mittens/gloves
  • We will provide skates and sticks... and other hockey gear - while supplies last
  • If you own hockey equipment bring it, but if not -- no worries! 
Register
Questions and More Information




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Monday ribbon-cutting planned for the Kenmore Mural Project

A. Gaul Culley and Staci Adman


The Arts of Kenmore Gallery at Kenmore City Hall opened a special exhibit featuring highlights of the Kenmore Mural Project at St. Vincent de Paul, on Friday, August 19.

A presentation by KMP artists A. Gaul Culley and Staci Adman shared cultural stories that inspired images that make up the mural. Twenty one Limited Edition Prints of the mural are on display and available to the public.

A ceremonial ribbon-cutting is planned Monday, September 5 for the Kenmore Mural Project at St Vincent de Paul, 7304 Bothell Way NE, Kenmore 98028.

The strikingly colorful work of public art that surprised and delighted residents and commuters as it took shape this summer. 

The 188-foot by 12-foot mural, believed to be the largest in King County, is a collaboration involving artists A. Gaul Culley and Staci Adman, the City of Kenmore, St. Vincent de Paul, the Kenmore Heritage Society, and other community partners.

On-site painting began last May after months of concept planning and fund raising.

The mural’s images reveal the cultural history of Kenmore, dating back to Native Americans who camped and fished on Lake Washington and opening of a shingle mill that established a community of mostly European settlers, fast-forwarding a century later to a small but proud, friendly city with a major university and regional floatplane base that seeks to fosters an inclusive sense of belonging.

The artwork appears on the outside wall of the St. Vincent de Paul store near the intersection of 73rd Ave NE and Bothell Way, Hwy 522.

The ribbon-cutting is set for high noon. Seventy-Third Avenue will be closed from the highway to NE 185th St between 11am and 2pm on Labor Day.
The schedule includes music, a reception, and comments by Congresswoman Susan Del Bene, King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski, and Kenmore Mayor David Baker, among others, will take place.

Afterward, refreshment will be served at the nearby Kenmore Community Club where the artists will share stories and a few tantalizing secrets that inspired images added to the mural.

Learn more about the Arts of Kenmore programs or contact David Maehren, President of the Arts of Kenmore (or email)

Learn more about the Kenmore Mural Project on Facebook, or contact Gaul Culley, 415-336-8847, , or Staci Adman



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Jobs: Real Estate Acquisition Agent - listing extended

**This opportunity has been extended. If you had applied for it previously you are still under consideration and there is no need to reapply. This position is open until filled.


WSDOT is seeking a dedicated real estate professional to join the outstanding Property Acquisition team at our Shoreline office in north Seattle and assist in negotiating acquisitions needed for highway construction from commercial, residential, agricultural, and industrial parcels.

Complete description and application information here



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Sound Transit contractor completes mining last tunnel segment for Northgate Link Extension

Last tunnel segment completed for the
Northgate Link Extension twin tunnels
See the video

Sound Transit contractors completed mining the last tunnel segment for the Northgate Link Extension twin tunnels Thursday when their tunnel boring machine holed through the wall of a retrieval shaft at the University of Washington Station.

Click here for a downloadable video.

“In just a few years, light rail riders will be enjoying fast, frequent, congestion-free service to the U-District, Roosevelt and Northgate,” said Sound Transit Board Chair and King County Executive Dow Constantine. 
“By this time next month, we’ll have opened the Angle Lake station in SeaTac, our third new station in six months. These are just two examples of Sound Transit’s steady progress as we work to expand light rail throughout the Central Puget Sound region."

The hole-through completes the last of six tunnel segments mined by JCM Northlink LLC, a joint venture of Jay Dee Contractors, Frank Coluccio Construction Company, and Michels Corporation. 

Since work began in 2014, two tunnel boring machines weighing 600 tons each excavated more than 500,000 cubic yards of soil and installed 7,352 concrete tunnel liner rings.

JCM continues work digging 23 cross passages between tunnels that will serve as emergency evacuation routes and will contain controls for electrical and mechanical systems.

Work on this contract will be complete in 2018. Future work within the tunnels includes installation of track beds, rails and communications systems.

Construction of the three stations for Northgate Link begins soon, with work on the Northgate Station starting this fall. Construction of underground stations in the Roosevelt and U District neighborhoods begins next year.

When light rail service on the Northgate Link extension begins in 2021, trains will enter and exit the tunnels through the Maple Leaf Portal at First Avenue Northeast and Northeast 95th.

The $1.9 billion Northgate Link project extends light rail 4.3 miles north from the University of Washington to a station next to Northgate Mall. Riders using Northgate Station will enjoy seven-minute rides to Husky Stadium, 14-minute rides to downtown and 47-minute rides to Sea-Tac Airport.

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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 - 3rd Public Meeting Tuesday, 6:30pm

A group of Lake Forest Park residents has met and 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.

We invite the community to join us 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. We will be meeting in the Stadler Room, or near the ChalkBoard, if the Stadler Room is not available.

Included on the agenda will be items addressing the unfinished Work Plans of four suspended Commissions along with updates of current City Council Projects, events, and local happenings.
  • Transportation: ST3 and 25-Year Plan, Complete Streets
  • Community Service: 211 System, Park's Task Force Update, Adopt-a-Park / Tree Programs, C.E.R.T. Training / Emergency Preparedness Workshop Information
  • Environmental Quality: Tree Ordinance Update / Interim Development Regulations (Tree Permit Moratorium), Tree Planting Group
  • Economic Development: local Business Networking Group, Build local Business Directory

The four former Commissions were Retired while the Lake Forest Park City Council focused on their Strategic Plan.

Mike Dee, a Co-organizer of the new commission, says that the City is now focusing on task forces, like the new Parks Task Force, to work within the recently Voted on, and approved, Strategic Plan and the commissions will remain in retirement during that time.

This group has formed to fill the void, by providing an forum for citizen discussion, participation, and action.

Meetings are the first and third Tuesdays of the month, 6:30-9:00pm with the fourth Tuesday (Town Hall Tuesday) 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.

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



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Photo: Clematis on vine maple

Photo by Jennifer Rotermund

Clematis climbing on a vine maple - photo by Jennifer Rotermund.

Victoria Gilleland wrote a column on these beautiful flowers last year



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Edmonds fishing pier reopens and Shoreline residents are there

Friday, September 2, 2016

Members of the Collins family are clearly enjoying themselves as they prepare their crab traps.

From My Edmonds News
Text and photos by Larry Vogel


“Rain? What rain?” exclaimed Josh Collins, clad in a yellow rain slicker with crab pot in hand. “We’ve been waiting months for this!”

Josh, along with dad Dave and grandfather Ken, were among a score of intrepid fisherfolk waiting in the driving rain to get out on the newly reopened Edmonds fishing pier as the construction barricades came down at 9am Friday morning.

Built in 1975, the pier draws an estimated 100,000 users annually. But time and weather had taken their toll on the structure, and after years of rust and oxidation the underlying support beams were badly in need of renovation.

Work began in March 2016, necessitating a complete closure of the pier. Crews soon found that the old structure required more extensive repairs than originally anticipated, which pushed the initial estimate of an early summer completion out to at least Labor Day. See earlier My Edmonds News coverage here.

Oblivious of the driving rain, intrepid pier fishers spread out along
the full length of the newly-reopened fishing pier Friday


“We still have some odds and ends to complete before our grand opening sometime around the third week of October,” said City Capital Projects Manager Henry Schroder, who has overseen the repair work. 
“The biggest piece will be a two-day closure for sealing the concrete. We’ll also be adding shelters over the fish-cleaning stations, some signage, and additional railings and finish work, but these can be done by just roping off sections of the pier and won’t require a full closure.”

But to the folks fishing on the pier, it was a day for sunny smiles as they returned to their favorite pastimes of fishing, crabbing and reveling in the special ambiance of the Edmonds fishing pier.

Gilbert Campbell of Richmond Beach
untangles his crab trap line.

“Fishermen are as crazy as golfers, and I’m both,” said Gilbert Campbell of Richmond Beach as he untangled his crab trap line. 

“I wore my golf clothes this morning, and as soon as I get these crab traps set, I’m off for a tee time. 

"Talk about a perfect day — fishing in the morning, golf in the afternoon and fresh crab for dinner. 

"It doesn’t get any better than this!”




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Council committee discusses steps to keep pesticides out of cannabis

Pesticides?
The Metropolitan King County Council’s Health, Housing and Human Services Committee heard from the County’s Chief Medical Officer and other health experts on the proposed legislation to establish a prohibited pesticides testing program for marijuana retailers.

The goal of the ordinance is to ensure that marijuana products being sold in King County do not contain banned pesticides and to make consumers aware of the chemicals going into their bodies when using pot and pot-based products.

Dr. Jeffrey Duchin King County’s Chief Medical Officer, was joined by Dr. Sunil Aggarwal, MultiCare Institute of Research and Innovation, in speaking to the committee on the potential threat to public health and safety caused by prohibited pesticides in marijuana products being available at retail marijuana stores.

Those using marijuana for medical conditions could be impacted by the pesticides used in the cultivation and processing of marijuana.

Voters supported the legalization of recreational use of marijuana in 2012 with the adoption of Initiative 502, and marijuana and other cannabis-based products have been available to medical patients prior to the passage of I-502.

Under the proposed legislation, a new program in the Seattle / King County Department of Public Health would obtain marijuana products from licensed marijuana retailers and test those products for prohibited pesticides.

Public Health would create a website to inform the public about products that were purchased from county retail stores that contain prohibited pesticides, and would also provide the results to the LCB.

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LFP Rotary celebrates their 30th Anniversary with a community party


The community is invited to attend the Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park's 30th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, September 11 from 10am - 4:30pm at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market (17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park).

In addition to over 45 farmers market vendors, this special event will feature a 9/11 remembrance ceremony, live music, beer and wine garden, the Lake Forest Park Police Salmon Bake benefitting the Special Olympics and much more.

We hope that you will join us as we celebrate our Club's anniversary and the incredible community we are proud to be a part of.

Event Schedule:

10:00 a.m. - Tribute to 9/11 Color Guard Ceremony
                    - Taps by Chief Steve Sutton
10:15 a.m. - Kenmore and District Pipe Band
10:45 a.m. - The Milner Family Fiddles
11:40 a.m. - Shorecrest Hip Hop and Dance Team
12:00 p.m. - Ed Alto (Acoustic)
1:00 p.m. - Country Kings (Country/Americana)
3:00 p.m. - Revolver (Classic Rock)



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Register now for free Wildlife Friendly Gardening class on Sept 28


The beauty of songbirds, butterflies, and beneficial insects is ample reason to create a wildlife-friendly garden, but did you know they can also provide multiple benefits to your garden?

WILDLIFE-FRIENDLY GARDENING FOR BEAUTY and SUSTAINABILITY
Wednesday September 28, 2016, 6:30–8:00 pm
at North City Water District, 1519 NE 177th Street in Shoreline

Welcome songbirds, butterflies, and beneficial insects into your yard while conserving natural resources at the same time.

This class will help you discover how urban wildlife can provide you with year-round natural pest and weed control, not to mention better pollination.

See beautiful, tried-and-true plants as you learn about design techniques and maintenance practices that can attract and nurture the kinds of wildlife that become a benefit to your whole garden for years to come.

Light snacks including fresh fruit, crackers and coffee/teas will be available.

Class is free but you must register to attend:

Emily Bishton
Presenter Emily Bishton is a landscape designer and educator who has designed sustainable landscapes throughout the Seattle area since 1997.

She specializes in wildlife-friendly and child-friendly gardens, edible landscapes, and in teaching clients how to use organic practices to install and maintain their gardens.

Emily is the Director and Lead Instructor for Magnuson Nature Programs, which provides hands-on outdoor gardening and nature education for children, adults, and families.



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Rent Smart: Tenant Rights Workshop Thursday

Rent Smart: Tenant Rights Workshop, Thursday, September 8, 6pm, at the Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St, 98155.

Solid Ground's tenant counselors offer a workshop for current and future renters. Know and assert your rights as tenants, navigate the housing search and landlord screening process, protect yourself from eviction and housing loss, and learn how to get deposits back and repairs made.

Register online or by calling the library at 206-362-7550.



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Call for Sketchers, Plein Air Painters, and Artists of All Stripes

Artists, we all love our studios.

They're the perfect place to roll up our sleeves and get some work done but, let's face it, they can be a bit lonely too.

So, why not spend a day out of your studio making art with other artists, interacting with the community, and trying out some new mediums?

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council will be hosting the 4th Annual Sketchcrawl at the Lake Forest Park Town Center on Sunday, October 2 from 12pm – 2pm, and they want YOU to take pART!

What exactly is a Sketchcrawl?

The basic idea is to get artists out of the studio and into the public sphere where you can create while engaging the public. You can come sketch what you see: shoppers in The Gallery at Town Center and the Farmer’s Market, people browsing in the bookstore, friends having a meal in The Commons, and kids making art at the Experimentation Station.

By sketching out in public, artists are able to talk about their craft, answer questions, and give instructions to budding artists. The community gets the chance to watch art-in-action, engage with the making process, and discover talented artists that they never knew before.

Interested in joining Sketchcrawl as an Official Sketcher?

Register online through the Arts Council’s website, then check-in at 11:45am on October 2 at Third Place Commons. Plus, the first 10 sketchers to sign up will receive a free event t-shirt!

Sketchcrawl is sponsored by the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council and all artists are welcome.

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts.



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Never mind the weather - the Sidewalk Sale is on this weekend


The Bargain Corner at the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center is holding its end of summer close out sale this weekend, September 3-4 with everything half off!

Don't worry about the weather - they will have everything under canopies - and if everyone else stays home - think of the bargains you will get!

Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm
Senior Center
18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155
Proceeds benefit the Senior Center



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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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WSU President’s Honor Roll Summer 2016 – Washington

The President’s Honor Roll at Washington State University in Pullman recognizes students who stand above the rest with excellent academic performance.

To be eligible for the honor roll, undergraduate students must be enrolled in a minimum of nine graded hours in a single term at WSU and earn a grade point average of 3.75 or earn a 3.50 cumulative GPA based on 15 cumulative hours of graded work.

The data displayed in the President’s Honor Roll may be affected by students who restrict the release of some or all information about themselves.

Shoreline
Sophia Chang
Sara Joy Goodwin
Todd Yongyun Hwang
Amna Bilal Khan
Alexis Franziska Wolf

Kenmore
Sarah Ann Borgnes



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Photos: Dusk to Dawn - The Cabin

Thursday, September 1, 2016

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The Cabin Tavern in Richmond Beach is the subject of this Dusk to Dawn photo by Wayne Pridemore. The Cabin has had a long life and many changes of clientele, starting as a bootlegger's headquarters during Prohibition.

Now it's a pleasant place to sit among the flowers on the patio on a summer's day and the pool table inside is always in use.

The Cabin is across the street from Puget Sound, at 19322 Richmond Beach Dr NW, Shoreline 98177.



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Shorecrest opens football season at home Friday night

Shorecrest fans
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

School hasn't started yet around here, but the high school football season kicks off this weekend. Friday night the Shorecrest Scots host the Interlake Saints at Shoreline Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7pm.

The Scots will be led by senior QB Jack Koss, who will be looking to senior Race Treat, a versatile athlete, as his primary target.

Their top running back is senior speedster Nick Kinkopf. Jackson Jones, Taylor Oxford, and Korreal Renbarger are the beefy boys in the line who figure to open holes for Kinkopf and protect Koss.

On defense, follow Jake Smotherman. He'll lead your eyes to the ball-carrier on nearly every play.

The Shorecrest Boosters will be open for business prior to the game, grilling up burgers and hotdogs for a reasonable price. 
Parents of grade school students are especially encouraged to bring their kids to the season opener. It promises to be a festive atmosphere at an affordable price.

Official source for WESCO sports here



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Ride a Metro shuttle to Husky games

Husky Stadium
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Football season is back, and so is King County Metro Transit’s shuttle service to Husky games.

This Saturday, fans can ride non-stop Husky shuttle buses to Husky Stadium from eight park-and-ride locations, including Shoreline and Northgate Transit Center.

UW vs. Rutgers, 11am Saturday, September 2

Pre-game shuttles leave park-and-ride lots as they fill starting 2½ hours prior to kick-off time, with the last buses from each park-and-ride leaving approximately 40 minutes before kick-off.

A $5 round trip voucher is required for each person age 6 and older to board the shuttle. Purchase vouchers from the vendor located at each park-and-ride lot.

No passes or transfers are accepted on the Husky park-and-ride shuttles, including ORCA and UPASS. Game tickets are not accepted as fare on any service.

Post-game shuttles depart from designated locations near UW Husky Stadium. The last park-and-ride shuttle leaves the Husky Stadium area 30 minutes after the game.

Downtown shuttle discontinued; ride Link light rail

With the expansion of Link light rail service to Capitol Hill and the University of Washington, Husky shuttle service from downtown Seattle is discontinued. Rider alerts will be posted at stops directing people to ride Link light rail instead.

UW Huskies 2016 home schedule
  • 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, vs. Rutgers
  • 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, vs. Idaho
  • 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, vs. Portland State
  • 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, vs. Stanford (no shuttle, Friday game)
  • TBA Saturday, Oct. 22, vs. Oregon State
  • TBA Saturday, Nov. 12, vs. USC
  • TBA Saturday, Nov. 19, vs. Arizona State



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LFP City Arborist Mike Woodbury to retire

Mike Woodbury
There will be a Recognition for retiring City Arborist and dedicated tree volunteer Mike Woodbury, on Thursday, September 8, 7pm at LFP City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE.

Woodbury is retiring at the end of the 2016 summer after six years working as a consultant for the City. Mike began his career working for the US Forestry Service before becoming Lake Forest Park City Arborist in 2011.

According to a statement issued by the City of Lake Forest Park:

A Lake Forest Park resident himself, Mike has always been willing to go the extra mile to help protect and enhance our urban forest.
Prior to becoming City Arborist, Mike played an important role in developing the City’s foundational Community Forest Management Plan, and has since volunteered to advise the City with two tree ordinance updates and also led the City’s Tree Board and annual tree planting events. 
Mike will be moving out of state upon retirement, so we hope you will join us at the September 8th City Council meeting to let him know how much we appreciate his service to our community, and to wish him luck in his next adventures!


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Jobs: Life Enrichment Assistant at Columbia Lutheran Home

Life Enrichment Assistant at Columbia Lutheran Home, 4700 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103

Assists with the planning, development, coordination, and implementation of varying levels of activities for Elder Care or rehabilitation residents. Independently lead activities in small or large groups or one-on-one.

Complete job description and application here. Contact Human Resource Director Mary Barge at (206) 632-7400 if interested. 



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Early Bird Meow-di Gras tickets available through Tuesday



Join Shoreline's Seattle Area Feline Rescue on Saturday, September 24 for a “Meowdi Gras” evening of fun, food, and entertainment — all to help the kitties!

The Gala, held at Shoreline Conference Center at 5:30pm, will feature celebrity host Pat Cashman, gourmet dinner, music, and more!

You'll also have a chance to bid on exciting items in the silent and live auctions. Take a chocolate-making class, attend a concert, learn to dance, go out on the town, give the kids a holiday, name a kitten ...  amazing experiences await, and 100% of proceeds go to benefit homeless kitties.

You can get your tickets on the rescue website. Early bird prices last through Labor Day weekend. If you have any questions or would like more details, email.



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State Patrol seeking witnesses to motorcycle fatality collision on I-90

The Washington State Patrol is investigating a fatality collision involving a motorcycle and a Department of Transportation (DOT) attenuator truck. This collision occurred at approximately noon on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, westbound Interstate 90 at milepost 47.


The Department of Transportation was conducting roadwork utilizing a rolling lane closure. A motorcycle was involved in a collision with one of the DOT trucks which resulted in the death of one of the two individuals on the motorcycle.

Washington State Patrol detectives are seeking any witnesses that may have information pertaining to this collision. Contact Detective Brody Ford at 425-401-7742 or email



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Jobs: MOPAR CAP Instructor

Shoreline Community College invites applicants to join our nationally-recognized program in automotive education. We work closely with national, regional, and local industry partners to educate the next generation of outstanding automobile technicians. Our program is the leader in automotive education in the state of Washington. Your role will be to serve our highly-motivated students and move this premier MOPAR CAP program to the next level.

Complete description and application here




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Help wanted: State seeks volunteers to tally bicyclists, pedestrians

Volunteer registration is now open for anyone who wants to help count the number of people who walk or ride bicycles to their destinations during a three-day survey starting Tuesday, September 27.

Volunteer support is vital to the success of this project, and about 400 people are needed for the count. In 2015, volunteers tallied more than 74,000 bicyclists and pedestrians in communities across Washington.
For this ninth annual survey, the Washington State Department of Transportation and Cascade Bicycle Club are partnering with FeetFirst, Washington Bikes and Futurewise to help count the number of people bicycling and walking Tuesday, September 27 through Thursday, September 29.

Data collected in the count is used by state and local agencies to estimate demand; measure the benefit of bicycle and pedestrian project investments; and improve policies, project designs and funding opportunities.

To learn more, visit WSDOT’s website, email Cascade Bicycle Club or call 206-439-4301.

Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, and Shoreline are among the cities participating in the count.

WSDOT’s count is part of the National Documentation Project, an annual bicycle and pedestrian count and survey effort sponsored by the Institute of Transportation Engineers Pedestrian and Bicycle Council. The count will also help measure WSDOT’s progress toward the goal of increasing bicycling and walking to reduce the number of vehicle miles driven.



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Photo: Spider with a view

Spider with a view
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Lucy and Wayne Pridemore were sitting at their son and daughter-in-law's kitchen table enjoying last night's sunset.

"I realized that we company, a spider hanging outside, was also enjoying the sunset. The spider didn't seem to mind that its perspective was reversed to ours, the colors were just as beautiful. Spiders do see colors, don't they ? I hope so !"

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Overcoming Barriers to Employment Summit, Thursday, Sept 8


Shoreline Community College, in conjunction with its community partners, is hosting our 5th “Overcoming Barriers to Employment Summit” on the morning of Thursday, September 8.

This is a free community event with workshops geared toward supporting persons with disabilities secure and maintain employment. This event also has much to offer service professionals who work with our students on a daily basis.

Registration starts at 8:30am with workshops through until 12:20pm. The event will also give attendees a chance to connect with key community resources through our Community Resource Fair.

The keynote speaker, Todd Stabelfeldt, will kick off the event at 9am. Todd is a native of Washington State and has worked on a local and global level to merge technology and accessibility to bring new independence for persons with disabilities.

More information and to register at the event page on brown paper tickets. Registration is required!



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End of Summer Sidewalk Sale this weekend at Senior Center's Bargain Corner


The Bargain Corner at the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center is holding its end of summer close out sale this weekend, September 3-4 from 10am to 4pm with everything in the store half off!

Proceeds benefit the Senior Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.




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Waspish critters: Hornets, yellow jackets, and wasps

Beware of hornet nest!
Photo by Seattle Poppy

By Malia Megargee

An ornamental plum tree draped above Frank Kleyn's Richmond Beach roof is the home for a large bald-faced hornet nest.

Dolichovespula maculata, or the bald faced hornet, is in fact not a hornet, but a yellow jacket.

The only hornet in the US is the European hornet, an accidentally introduced non-native species that resides here. Therefore, the name ‘bald-faced hornet’ is a misnomer, sort of like how we call guinea pigs pigs. (They aren’t pigs.) However, to avoid confusion, we still call the bald-faced hornet by its given name.

You can easily distinguish bald-faced hornets by the pale markings on their face, hence their name bald faced. Even though bald-faced hornets are known to have a very painful sting, they are not as aggressive as some hornets. 

Bald faced hornet nest in ornamental plum tree
Photo by Frank Kleyn

In the spring, bald-faced hornets begin building their paper nests suspended in the protective branches of trees. The spherical nests can reach three feet in height. Their nests house a large colony of hornets with a queen, and hundreds of drones, and workers. When the rains and cold winds of autumn return to the Pacific Northwest, the queen will fly off, leaving the other hornets to die and the nest will be no longer be active.

Here in Washington we get many types of waspish critters, all of which we generally classify as wasps. There are many differences despite this. You distinguish a hornet from a wasp particularly by its aggression, since hornets are more aggressive.

Certain characteristics are definitive of each type, for instance: hornets are almost never brightly colored as opposed to wasps. Also hornet's abdomens are generally more rounded than wasps.

In general, wasps are normally pollinators, and hornets and yellow-jackets are predatory. As far as differences go, however, that’s it.

Many people don’t know this and try to identify the wasp or hornet by its nest. The subfamily Vespinae (wasps and yellow jackets), makes nests out of paper, but so do the traditional ‘paper wasps’, which are placed under a different classification of Polistinae specifically for paper wasps.

Bald face hornet lunching on aphids
Photo by Frank Kleyn
 
Even though these insects have a much feared sting, they are great for your yard, as they eat aphids and other common, yet problematic pests. Frank Kleyn observed this to be true of the bald-faced hornets at his home.

If you really want to get rid of a hornet or wasp's nest, never use pesticides or harsh chemicals, as these are terrible for the environment. They damage non-stinging beneficial insects and birds.

In Shoreline area, there are people who can be hired to remove the nests using natural means. However, my hope would be that you let them be, and instead let them help you and your yard thrive.


Malia Megargee has a passion for bugs of all kinds. She is entering the 8th grade at Einstein Middle School next week.


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Statement from Rep. Jessyn Farrell on the success of oil transportation rulemaking

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Washington State Legislative Sup Copyright © Washington State Legislative Support Services
Gov. Jay Inslee signs Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1449, May 14, 2015, relating to
oil transportation safety, sponsored by Rep. Jessyn Farrell, shaking hands with Gov Inslee


The Department of Ecology released its final rule regarding oil transportation notification on August 24, 2016.

The rulemaking process was initiated by the Oil Transportation Safety Act, sponsored by Rep. Jessyn Farrell (D-46th district) and signed into law by the governor in 2015. Rep. Jessyn Farrell released the following statement regarding the rule.

“The increase in oil being transported across Washington has led to an increase in the risk of oil train incidents that can have catastrophic consequences for humans and our natural resources. There have been derailments and spills all around the country, including the spill in Mosier, Oregon earlier this summer and the 2014 derailment of an oil train in Seattle.

“In 2015, I successfully advocated for legislation that takes steps to prepare and protect our communities and our natural resources in the face of the growing number of oil trains traveling through fragile ecosystems and densely populated urban areas.

“The bill I sponsored, House Bill 1449, directed the Washington State Department of Ecology to conduct rulemaking to give first responders and local governments notification about when oil trains will be traveling through their jurisdictions so that there could be a coordinated, prepared response ready in case of emergencies.

“I am pleased with the final rule announced today by the department. The rule provides information to prepare for the possibility of an oil train derailment without compromising security or proprietary business information. Every day that our state does not have strong rules about oil transportation in place is another day that we are putting our communities and our environment at risk. I commend the department for their speed in creating a rule that will help to keep us all safer.

“This rule is a good step towards safer oil transportation in our state, but there is still more to do. The number of oil trains in Washington is continuing to increase and I am committed to working with stakeholders on all sides of this issue to make sure that public safety is not compromised to profit oil companies.”



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