Presentation: Taking charge of your health

Monday, October 24, 2016

On Tuesday, November 15, a representative from the new Shoreline Everett Clinic will discuss how older residents can take charge of their own health.

10:30 - 11:30 at the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus. Free parking.



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Four tickets for the price of three for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Seattle Musical Theatre has come up with a way to get you and your friends to the theatre at a more affordable price.

For the upcoming production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, if you purchase four tickets via their website, you will be charged for only three. 

SMT is located in Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle 98115. Free parking.




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Fright Fest at Wild Waves Theme Park



The 15th annual Fright Fest at Wild Waves Theme Park offers bone-chilling thrills this weekend.

On October 28-29-30 park-goers can put their bravery to the test and enter two hair-raising haunted houses and the newest haunted trail - Camp Whispering Pines.
  • Friday - 6 - 11pm
  • Saturday 5 - 11pm
  • Sunday 5 - 9pm
Thrill seekers can also navigate through the park as more than 20 rides — including crowd favorites like The Wild Thing, Timberhawk, and Brain Drain Drop Tower — will operate in the dark.

Booville, a scare-free zone for children ages 12 and under, will also add to the fun with a new mini carnival.

Pick up an R.I.P. pass to skip the lines and get straight to the scary goodness. 

Wild Waves, 36201 Enchanted Pkwy S, Federal Way 98003.



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Halloween costume

Sunday, October 23, 2016


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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Shoreline City Council special meeting time revised to 5:30pm

Shoreline City Council Special Meeting - REVISED
Monday, October 24, 2016 – Special Meeting 5:30pm


The Shoreline City Council will meet in Executive Session before their regular meeting at 7pm. Executive Sessions are not open to the public.

Shoreline City Council regular meeting 7pm - Agenda

The council will be discussing the 2017 budget. One of the study items will be the financing of the construction of the North Maintenance Facility. The property, by Brugger's Bog on 25th NE, was acquired from King County in 2013. Redevelopment of the site was on hold until October 2015 because of staff turnover in the city engineering department.




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LFP Council meeting Monday

City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting on Monday, October 24, 2016, 6pm at Lake Forest Park City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE.

The committee will discuss the Proposed Tree Ordinance:

  • Receive draft tree ordinance revisions from Planning Commission; 
  • Q /A session with Planning Commissioners in attendance and Director of Planning and Building;
  • Review legal aspects and property/common rights issues with City Attorney


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Vocalpoint! Seattle presents "American Rock"

VOCALPOINT! SEATTLE PRESENTS “AMERICAN ROCK”

A fun revue of rock songs from different regions in America!
October 27-30, 2016

SONGS BY: Pointer Sisters, Huey Lewis & the News, Gladys Knight and The Pips, Linda Ronstadt, Manhattan Transfer, The Doobie Brothers, James Taylor, The Eagles and more!

Featuring Vocalpoint! Seattle… Where the music never gets old!

“American Rock” features the vocal, dance, and dramatic talents of the 28-member Vocalpoint! Seattle ensemble, a select group of high school men and women from throughout the Puget Sound region.

All performances will take place at Broadway Performance Hall at 1625 Broadway Avenue on Capitol Hill. Performance times are 7:30pm Thursday through Saturday, and 2:30pm on Sunday. The production closes on Sunday, October 30.

Tickets are $20 adult, $15 senior, $10 student. Student tickets are only $5 on Thursday and Friday night!

Seating is reserved, and tickets are available in advance by calling the Vocalpoint! Seattle office at 206-524-3234, visiting the website, or at the door. The box office opens one hour prior to concert start time.

Vocalpoint! Seattle is an affiliate ensemble of the highly acclaimed Northwest Boychoir. It serves as an advanced educational and performance program for high school age men and women with vocal, dance and theater skills. The Northwest Boychoir is a non-profit organization that has been offering professional-level music education in the greater Seattle area for 40 years.

Vocalpoint! Seattle presents: “American Rock"
  • Thursday, October 27, 7:30 pm
  • Friday, October 28, 7:30 pm
  • Saturday, October 29, 7:30 pm
  • Sunday, October 30, 2:30 pm
Broadway Performance Hall
1625 Broadway Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
Adult $20, Senior $15, $10 Student
Students only $5 on Thursday and Friday night
Reserved Seating | Advance Tickets Available

Tickets and more information: 206-524-3234 



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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Exquisite Corpse

Exquisite Corpse
by Penelope Bagieu

translation by Alexis Siegel

Twenty-something Zoe is stuck in a dead-end job, with a deadbeat boyfriend and no prospects for a better future. She doesn't read much, either, which is the reason she doesn't recognize the oddly reclusive writer she meets by chance.

It's also the reason that she doesn't know that the author she meets is supposed to be dead.

Sexy, poignant, and silly in spots. The ending made me laugh.

Recommended as a quick read for mature teens and adults.

adult, alcohol, bi-sexual issues, body parts, cussing, graphic novel, humor, nekkidness


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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LFP Gov Watch Dinner to honor first Communicator of the Year

Chief Steve Sutton honored
Lake Forest Park Government Watch is pleased to announce that LFP Police Chief Steve Sutton will be honored as the first recipient of Gov Watch’s annual award for Lake Forest Park Communicator of the Year.

This inaugural event will be held on November 18 at the Lake Forest Park Civic Club, 17301 Beach Dr NE. Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson will deliver the keynote speech.

In 2014 the LFP City Council included improving two-way communication as one of its most important goals for the following biennium. Gov Watch has continued to issue reports summarizing the progress the Council made in achieving its goals.

One unmistakable success story has evolved, with example after example of the superb leadership and focus by LFP Police Chief Steve Sutton.

Chief Sutton has implemented his plan for building communication with Lake Forest Park residents deliberately, consistently, and successfully for their individual benefit and the welfare of the entire community.

Chair Myra Gamburg says, "To pay homage to Chief Sutton’s achievement, to learn how he accomplished his goals, and to show your support for the issue of better two-way communication in our city’s public life, we hope you will attend the award dinner on Friday, November 18." 

Due to limited seating, it is important to purchase your tickets as soon as possible to ensure availability. Consider reserving a table (seats 7) for family, neighbors, your business, organization, and friends. Table sponsors will be mentioned in the program. Please note that this is not a fund-raiser; the $38 ticket price covers the actual costs of the event.

Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 1-800-838-3006.

We welcome the community to join us for this exciting inaugural tribute.


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NW School dedicates new playground

King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski, Shoreline Chamber of Commerce’s JoAnn Clark and Rotary Club of Alderwood Terrace representative Liz Marks were on hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony to officially unveil the upgraded playground.

Photos courtesy NWSDHH

Northwest School for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children (NWSDHH) on Westminster Way N unveiled their brand new, state-of-the-art playground at their campus in Shoreline on Saturday, October 22.

New playground was an instant hit

Dozens of students, family members, staff, and supporters gathered to unveil the new playground at Northwest School for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children (NWSDHH).

Through the generous support of donors like the Norcliffe Foundation, the Rotary Club of Alderwood Terrace, Armstrong McDonald Foundation, The Independent Pilots Association, private donors and a commitment from NWSDHH’s Board of Trustees, the school was able to create a new playground that extends learning and development for our deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

Students sharpen their skills through play

The new playground includes sensory equipment to help students sharpen their listening, social and collaboration skills while playing.

Following the ribbon cutting, many of the attendees stayed on hand for the annual Back-to School Picnic organized by NWSDHH’s Parents Club.

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.



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Farming of the Future: Feeding Everyone in the 21st Century

Urban farming
SCC Global Affairs Center presents: Farming of the Future: Feeding Everyone in the 21st Century 

Tuesday, October 25, 12:30-1:20pm, Room 9208, Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N. (campus maps and parking info). Small fee for daytime parking.

Nicholas Begley, Graduate Student, University of Washington Bothell and Shoreline Community College graduate, 2014 presenting.

Traditional images of agricultural have barns, farm animals, irrigation equipment, and most important, big fields. These images will continue to dominate discussions of agriculture.

But indoor agriculture, or urban farming, is exploding. Consumer demands for food grown closer to where it is consumed, a growing concern about food system security, the steady pressure of population growth have all contributed to finding new ways, using technology, to grow food.

Along with new technologies will come new ways of thinking about agriculture and food

FREE Event, but do register at this page, click on Sign Up.



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Sound Transit 3 (ST3) Forum Tuesday


On Tuesday, October 25, 7 - 8:30pm at the Third Place Commons stage area, the newly formed Lake Forest Park Citizens' Commission will sponsor a forum on the Sound Transit 3 (ST3) Ballot Issue. 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155.

By Mike Dee, LFPCC

Ballots are out. Voters need to decide, and turn in their ballots by November 8, at 8pm, but should they Vote to “Approve” or to “Reject”, a Ballot Measure on November’s Ballot? What am I talking about? ST3, of course, Sound Transit’s Plan #3. Basically, it’s about Transit, Money, People, and Time.

With all the Presidential election coverage, gubernatorial races, and other election races, it would be easy to overlook, and forget to properly research a regional issue on this year’s ballot, which could leave you wishing you had. Involving 3 counties, providing $53.8 Billion.

This is where we come in, the Lake Forest Park Citizens’ Commission, which formed after the City of Lake Forest Park retired four of their Mayor Appointed (citizens to serve), City Staff (advised), Council-Member (liaison), Yearly Work-Plan Approved (Council) and all (paid for by tax-payers), Commissions.

This will be a moderated event, with a presentation from Sound Transit’s Patrice Hardy, (Govt and Community Relations Officer). Mass Transit Now! will be Presenting in Approval of the Measure. Maggie Fimia, and David Greschler of People for Smarter Transit - No on ST3 will be presenting in Rejection of the Measure. There will also be an audience-asked Question and Answer section in the Forum.

For more information, email the Commission.



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Ending a Global Disease: Finishing the Fight Against Polio



Ending a Global Disease: Finishing the Fight Against Polio, Thursday, October 27, 2016, 5:30 - 7:30pm, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center, 440 5th Ave N, Seattle 98109.

What does it take to eradicate a disease from the planet? Representatives from UNICEF USA, Rotary International, and Congressman Jim McDermott will hold a lively conversation about up-to-the-minute successes in the fight against polio and the lessons they hold about the innovation, collaboration, and the will needed to end polio forever.

More information about Shoreline Rotary here.


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Crime in Shoreline week ending 10-17-2016 - unusual number of burglaries

Selected items from the Shoreline Police Blotter week ending 10-17-2016

6 reported vehicle prowls - one victim lost a laptop left in the back seat. Another lost a CD player.
3 fights between roommates.
6 calls for mental breakdowns

10-17  Burglar entered through unlocked window over sink, then put a blanket over the front window. 1xx NE 145th.
10-09  Burglar threw rock through basement window, 1xx N 205th.
10-09  Burglar stole tools and appliances from home under construction at 180xx 3rd NE.
10-10  Woman was grabbed and groped on city street at 195th and Aurora.
10-12  Woman called 9-1-1 reporting that her upstairs neighbors were trying to hurt her. Woman's mother told officers that her daughter is a paranoid schizophrenic.
10-12  Burglar smashed window with a rock. Victim has suspect in mind.
10-12  Burglar kicked in the front door. 32xx NE 149th.
10-13  Found a man at 15xx N 200th sleeping in a car stolen from Pierce County.
10-13  Piano appeared at apartment without being requested. Piano coordinator now wants money to remove it.
10-14  Transients Trespassed from vacant house at 160xx Dayton N.
10-14  Burglars pried lock on sliding glass doors. 5xx NW 195th.
10-14  Graffiti at Echo Lake Park.
10-16  Caught two males in someone else's storage unit at 14900 Aurora.



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Photos: Shorewood Homecoming

Wayne Pridemore was on the job Friday at the Shorewood homecoming game and halftime ceremonies


Shorewood Homecoming King and Queen



Homecoming King and Queen make an entrance
through an aisle of flags


The Homecoming Court


There are a lot of kids in the music programs



A salute from the band



The drill team stood at attention


Football players crashing through the paper banner
held by cheerleaders



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Shorecrest tennis players in subdistrict tournament play

Saturday, October 22, 2016

From left: Faiz Khan took 1st in singles; Coach Robert Mann;
Steven Zhu came in 5th in singles

Shorecrest Sub-district 2016 Boys Tournament Results

10/18 1st round
  • Steven Zhu (SC) v. Stewart Freeman (Ferndale) 6-1, 6-4
  • Kasey Shibayama / Reed Tangeman (SC) v Kevin Rietveld / Maxwell Jeffrey (Ferndale) 4-6, 0-6 (SC Eliminated)
10/19 2nd round
  • Jake Goldstein-Street / Cole Batra (SC) v Drew Boland / Lachlan Rogan (Edmonds-Woodway) 6-3, 6-4
  • Faiz Khan (SC) v Steven Lin (Shorewood) 6-1, 6-0
  • Steven Zhu (SC) v David Kim (Meadowdale) 5-7, 1-6
Semi-Final
  • Faiz Khan (SC) v Colin Weller (Squalicum) 6-0, 6-1
  • Jake Goldstein-Street / Cole Batra (SC) v Tommy Lyons / Cavan Lyons (Ferndale) 2-6, 4-6
Consolation Bracket
  • Steven Zhu (SC) v Takara Truong (Lynnwood) 6-2, 6-3
10/21 

Finals
  • Faiz Khan (SC) v Gunnar Thorstensen  (SW) 6-3, 6-1 (SC takes 1st)
Consolation Round
  • Steven Zhu (SC) v Colin Weller (Squalicum) 0-6, 1-6 
5th-6th place match
  • Steven Zhu (SC) v David Kim (Meadowdale) 6-3, 6-1 (SC takes 5th)

Cole Batra / Jake Goldstein-Street will play on Monday. If they win their first match, then they will qualify for districts. If they lose, then they will be eliminated.

--Coach Robert Mann



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Shorecrest - Shorewood swim meet 10-20-2016

Shorewood swim team is fired up and ready to go
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

10-20-2016 Swim meet at Shoreline Pool
Shorecrest host

Combined team scores through 12 events - Shorecrest 126 - Shorewood 60

Complete results from Shorewood - Shorecrest swim meet here


Shorecrest's Fiona Hubbard does double duty. She not only swims but also takes photos of her teammates.




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Frank Workman: Shorewood homecoming game and Senior Night

Shorewood's Devin Diaz Scoots around the right side for a nice gain in early game action.

Snohomish 63 - Shorewood 21
10-21-2016 at Shoreline Stadium

By Frank Workman
Photos by Wayne Pridemore

It's likely that even the most rabid of Shorewood football fans figured their team would find tough sledding Friday night as they hosted Snohomish in the T-Birds' Homecoming Game. All hope for an upset disappeared as the Panthers raced to a 35-0 lead after the first quarter, on their way to a 63-21 win, but the T-Birds still managed to thrill their fans with some exciting plays that showed the grit and tenacity that their team possesses.

T-Bird Alex Tsolmon eyes the Snohomish defensive back coming up on him.

It was a festive air that greeted Shorewood fans, as in addition to it being Homecoming, it was also Senior Night for the players and cheerleaders, who were honored prior to the game for their commitment and dedication to their respective roles.

At the end of the first quarter, local icon Wayne Pridemore was recognized for his years of service as the unofficial Shorewood photographer. His photos frequently grace your computer screens in this space. With the graduation of his granddaughter Tabitha coming this spring, Wayne will be a far less frequenter of Shorewood events.

Shorewood's Justin Cho runs behind his team mate Kevin Hirohata's block on the Snohomish linebacker.

Just before the end of the half, SW fans came out of their seats when senior Justin Cho raced 62 yards for a touchdown.

Senior Devin Diaz scored the second SW TD, this coming from seven yards out in the third quarter.

Cho capped the game's scoring in the fourth quarter, electrifying the crowd with a 91-yard touchdown run that left the fans buzzing (and Cho huffing and puffing).

Shorewood's  linebacker, Ray Davis #13, reaches for the Snohomish running back on a sweep play.
Also closing in for the tackle was #3 Alex Tsolmon and #55 Chase Crowell. 

Credit to Snohomish's coaching staff for their excellent display of sportsmanship by sitting their starters after the first quarter, allowing many of their younger players the thrill of getting meaningful playing time under the glare of the Friday night lights. No reasonable and knowledgeable fan could accuse the Panthers of running up the score and putting a damper on what proved to be a fun night for all.




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Death notices as of October 21, 2016

Obituaries are condensed biographies of people's lives, written by the people who loved them. Like a memorial service, they tell us things we may not have known about the person, and may leave us wishing we had known them better.

Obituaries from The Seattle Times



William Albert Branch  1924-2016  He was a teacher at King's Garden in Shoreline, starting in 1951. He and his wife invested in real estate. He eventually left teaching to manage their properties full time.

Emma L. Bogus  1923-2016  A long time member of the Lake City (now Shoreline) Elks, her memorial service was held there.

Mary Fisken  1963-2016  Passed away in Shoreline after a ten year battle with breast cancer. She completed 10 three-day cancer walks and volunteered at many others.

Kenneth Hamada, DDS  1941-2016  Long time Shoreline dentist died at home in Shoreline after many years of serious health issues. He had a heart transplant in 1994 and a kidney transplant in 2001. His patients called him the "miraculous dentist - a testimony of his will to survive." He retired in 2014. An autocross racer, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, skiing, bowling and Husky football. Donations in his memory can be made to the NW Kidney Center Home Dialysis Program, 700 Broadway, Seattle WA 98122.

Gudrun Loyland Frechin  1919-2016  Passed away in Shoreline where she lived with her daughter and son in law the last 6-1/2 years of her life. The family thanks Park Ridge Skilled Nursing Center for care and compassion during her final days.

Marie B. Larsen  1929-2016  Passed away at her home in Shoreline. She loved to ballroom dance, and loved flowers and anything sweet. Mother, grandma, great-grandma. "She was soft-spoken but touched many lives."

Esther (Essye) M. McGuinn  1926-2016  A registered nurse who served in the Women's Army Corps while in college. "She was a 65-year member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority, participated in several bridge groups, and enjoyed spending time with her many friends." Memorial services were held at Richmond Beach Congregational Church. Donations suggested to RBCC and Mary's Place.

Homer Lee Millspaugh  1941-2016  Died at his home in Shoreline after several years of health issues. He worked in the grocery business, primarily for Albertson's and Red Apple. Enjoyed his Richmond Beach community where he lived for 47 years. He and his wife traveled extensively, reaching 50 different countries.

Delia Rillera Guerrero  1936-2016  A memorial was held at St. Marks Catholic Church in Shoreline. 

Jerry Ryder  1940-2016  Shoreline resident died after a short battle with brain cancer. His philosophy, "Be yourself. Treat people with respect and you will get respect back."

Barbara J. (Young) Arnesen  1933-2016  A founding member of St. Mark Parish, she raised 13 children in the faith. "She was deeply involved with the Queen of Heaven Guild, Sunday choir, weekly adoration, contributor to St. Vincent de Paul Society and many school functions. Barbara was very active in her local community, volunteering for the national census and as an election poll moderator. At one point she ran for a seat on Lake Forest Park City Council." Barbara was a Windermere Realtor.

Brena (Gustafson) Rydeen / Brena "Rose" (Smiley-Gustafson)  1951-2016  Came to Shoreline as a young child and lived there until retiring to Whidbey Island. "Brena was a free spirit, lived her life colorfully, fully, and loved her family and friends."

Mark Richard Kirsch  1944-2016  Completed his nursing studies at Shoreline Community College around 1969.

Lars Arne Gilmour  1956-2016  "Taught classes in geology at the University of Washington, Shoreline Community College, and South Seattle Community College." Donations suggested to SCC Geology Department.

David R. Fairchild  1940-2016  He began his second career in 1981 at CRISTA, leaving nine years later as Director of Operations.

Randal John Nelson  1950-2016  Died in Shoreline.

Joanne Marie Brown  age 74  Funeral mass and reception were held at St. Luke's in Shoreline. Memorial donations to the Michael J. Fox Foundation.



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Richmond Beach annual Halloween Carnival Oct 29


30th Annual Halloween Carnival

Sponsored by Richmond Beach Community Association
Saturday, October 29
2:00 to 3:00pm - for children with special needs and their families only
3:00 to 7:00pm - general public
Syre Elementary, 19545 12th Avenue NW


Trick or Treat! This fall marks the 30th anniversary of Richmond Beach Community Association’s annual Halloween Carnival, which started in 1986. To celebrate, there will be a special photo booth to commemorate the occasion and make new memories. Parents, bring your cameras and cell phones!

Volunteer or attend or both!

Children of all ages and their parents can scare up some fun at the carnival where they will find traditional carnival games with prizes, inflatables, haunted house, raffle, food and more. Kids love to show off their costumes for this event; parents are encouraged to dress up too! Parking is limited, so please walk or carpool if possible.

Who ya gonna call?

Volunteers

Your help is needed to run the wonderful games that the kiddos just love to play. There are three different time slots for flexibility, but don't let that stop you from signing up for more slots.

The shifts are 1:45-3:45, 3:30-5:30 and 5:15-7:15.

What a great opportunity to staff a booth with your family -- kids can help too! Costumes are encouraged! They want this year to be a blast, so come be a part of this wonderful tradition.





Raffle Donations

Contact Chris Beck to donate an item for the raffle. Gifts appropriate for kids or adults are gladly accepted. Anyone can donate an item and will be acknowledged in the Richmond Beach Community News.


Cakes

Donate a cake for the cake walk! Simply bring it with you to the carnival. Covered cakes can be delivered to the stage.

More Info

Visit the webpage or contact Sheri Ashleman or 206-542-9147 for more information about the event.



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Jobs: Information Technology Specialist 3

WSDOT has an opening for an Information Technology Specialist 3 in North Seattle.

As a member of the IT support team, the Information Technology Specialist 3 position provides tech support to project engineers, directors and others responsible for carrying out some of the largest engineering projects in the history of Washington State, such as the Alaska Way Viaduct Replacement, SR520 Floating Bridge, Tolling, and Connecting Washington.

View whole announcement and apply HERE.




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Neighbors gather for Eagle Scout Park open house

Friday, October 21, 2016


Photo by Jerry Pickard

Neighbors gathered at Eagle Scout Park, between NE 178th and NE 180th, in Lake Forest Park, to view the City's plans to renovate the small park.


Aaron Halverson, LFP Environmental Programs Manager, (left) and Mayor Jeff Johnson (right) talk to a cyclist.


Cory Roche LFP City employee, (left) and Mark Garff, Principal Landscape Architect were ready to explain the project to attendees.

Construction is planned to start the end of November and be completed by the end of this year.

A poster explained the funding for the project.

To help meet the need for more active community spaces for young families, the City of Lake Forest Park plans to renovate Eagle Scout Park by removing the aging exercise structures and replacing them with a playground made from recycled materials.

Citizens stopped to study the displays.




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Costumes and entertainment at the Hamlin Haunt Friday

Eric Ode entertains at Hamlin Haunt
Photo by Linae Graupmann 

Award-winning children’s author, poet, singer, and songwriter Eric Ode performing children's songs for the delight of his audience at the Hamlin Halloween Haunt in Shoreline on Friday, October 21.



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Auditions for Northwest Boychoir Nov 5

The Northwest Boychoir will hold auditions for new members at its facility at the University Heights Center in Seattle on Saturday, November 5, 2016 or at a time convenient for families.

They are looking for boys ages 6-9 who love to sing, for January enrollment. 

All boys are eligible to audition; no prior musical training is required – just musical aptitude and obvious enjoyment of music.

Financial aid is available to any student who meets audition requirements. We are firmly committed to assisting families with financial aid to cover tuition and other program costs.

Audition appointments are scheduled through the Northwest Choir's office by calling 206-524-3234 or through the website  Auditions are private and low-key, designed to make the boys feel comfortable and relaxed. They last about 15 minutes, and parents are strongly encouraged to be present.

Now in his 33rd year, Music Director Joseph Crnko leads a skilled teaching staff that is committed to delivering exceptional music training in a nurturing and professional environment.

Founded in 1974, the Northwest Boychoir enrolls about 150 young singers annually in five levels of training choirs. Members represent more than 100 public and private schools in the greater Seattle area.

Northwest Boychoir music staff members are trained musicians and music educators. Members enjoy the benefit of small classes and focused instruction.

For more information regarding auditions or the Northwest Boychoir, call 206-524-3234 or visit the website.



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Shorewood tennis in WesCo South tournament

Shorewood tennis at WesCo South Tournament
At Glacier Peak and Skagit College courts 10-21-2016


Shorewood's Jack Bong and Andrew Counter defeated their Ferndale opponents in straight sets to win the WesCo South Doubles championship and qualify for the District 1 tournament.

Junior Gunnar Thortenson placed second in singles and freshman Steven Lin placed 4th in singles. Both qualified for next week's District 1 tournament. Thorstenson lost a tough match versus his Shorecrest opponent and Lin lost a close match to his Squalicum opponent.

The T-Bird doubles team of Joseph Jang and Peter Smith, still playing in the tournament on Monday October 24, need one more win to qualify for District 1 and have a chance to place 3rd or 4th.

The District 1 tournament is played next October 25 and 26 at Arlington High School starting at 1pm.

The top three placers in singles and doubles will qualify for next May's 2017 WIAA State Tournament at Kamiakin High School in Kennewick, Washington.

--Coach Arnie Moreno



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Jobs: Recruiting Coordinator - Human Resources Consultant 1

WSDOT has an opening for a Recruiting Coordinator - Human Resources Consultant 1 - location negotiable

WSDOT’s Talent Acquisition Office is looking for an exceptional recruiting coordinator to join our dynamic Recruiting Team. This team forms a strategic partnership with all business units within the agency’s regions and is key to the future success of future regional goals. This is a perfect opportunity for a developing recruiting professional who is seeking a fantastic challenge while maintaining work-life balance and having the great satisfaction of serving the public and helping to support the vast infrastructure of Washington State.

Complete job description and application here



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Destinations: LEGO American Roadshow - Building Across America October 15-30 at Alderwood Mall



Text and photos by Steven H. Robinson

The LEGO American Roadshow - Building Across America is on display at Alderwood Mall.

They have 10 very large architectural models throughout the mall of important American historical buildings and icons - all made of Legos.

The single display of the Capitol Building took 1700 hours to construct. The Washington Memorial is very tall. Inside the Lincoln and Jefferson memorial are figures of the presidents in close detail.

There are smaller displays with interesting “Easter Eggs” (surprise twists) segments where adults will enjoy searching for out of place characters and humorous anecdotes in the model signage and displays that include references to movies and comics.

There are free hands on activities and interactive experiences about American History.

You can pick up a free poster if you answer questions about the 10 architectural models on a work sheet available throughout the mall and turn the sheet into the LEGO Store at the mall.

This is a good activity for families to discuss Americana and learn something about American history in an entertaining way.



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Voting for judges . org

By Diane Hettrick

There are ten judicial races on our ballots - State Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and Superior Court.

Unless you are part of the tiny percentage of lawyers who are trial attorneys, chances are you have personal knowledge of few of these candidates.

People tend to skip these races on their ballots.

However, there is a wonderful website called Voting for Judges. It provides information that might make you feel more comfortable about your vote.

Here's the information that may be on the site. Start with the first race - State Supreme Court Justice Position No. 1 - Mary Yu and David DeWolf.

  • Go to the website. In the left column, select "Supreme Court." It shows the three Supreme Court races, and names of the candidates for each position. In Position 1, pick either Mary Yu or David DeWolf. The link will lead you to a page of information about that person and that race.
  • It starts with their biography - education, experience, and a statement from the candidate.
  • Then there is the TVW segment they recorded for the Video Voters' Guide and their websites.
  • The next section lists all the organizations that endorse judges and notes how they rated the two candidates.
  • The next section shows newspaper endorsements for each with a link to the written editorial endorsement. The following section lists all the newspaper stories that mention the candidate, with a link to the story.
  • Last is a link to their campaign finance report so you can see who is funding their campaign.

The format and material can vary from candidate to candidate, depending on the available information.

I find that I don't have to read it all before I find what I need to make a decision. And I feel like I have made a good decision, based on a lot of information.



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Review: Fahrenheit 451 is a firestorm hit for Driftwood Players


Fahrenheit 451
By Ray Douglas Bradbury
Directed by Ted Jaquith
Produced by Woody Lotts
October 20 – 30, 2016

Review by Doug Gochanour

It’s a Firestorm Hit for the Theatre of Intriguing Possibilities.

Edmonds Driftwood Players is presenting Ray Bradbury’s incendiary look at a dystopian future as he envisioned it, remarkably from back in 1953. Many of the technological advances he suggested have appeared in our time in some form. And, the theme of censorship is reflected in our current experience with social and political correctness. There is certainly a spark of validity to the fear of government control usurping freedom and liberty in the name of some other value or security issue.

Books are outlawed in this story, and Guy Montag  (Ryan St. Martin) is a “fireman,” whose job is to seek out and destroy all books by burning them. The earliest record of book burning dates back to King Jehoiakim around 700 B.C. There have been many instances since then, including Nazi Germany in 1933, with the persecution of Jews. Today, Western governments are involved in cyber warfare over mind control involving ISIS and social media, where the attempt is made to destroy each other’s virtual writings on the Internet.

The temperature at which paper ignites is roughly Fahrenheit 451 degrees. Heated arguments may occur over this exact number, but it is the basis for this story. The McCarthy era, targeting communism, was also threatening to involve book burning as part of its methodology. This was happening at the time this novel was written.

Montag was not happy with his home life, and his work life was made unpleasant because of his firehouse boss, Captain Beatty (Paul Gliarmis.) Montag tries to be loyal to his position, but feels some conflict about hurting people and their property. It eventually drives his effort to escape his situation.

Montag gets a scorching lecture from Captain Beatty
Photo courtesy Driftwood Players


Montag’s only experience of happiness comes when he is in the company of the intuitive and cheerful Clarisse McClellan (Camisa Hensel.) She breaks the norm of the time by continually asking “why?” She introduces Montag to nature and beauty, and even love. Her disappearance is a crushing blow to him.

Clarisse lights Montag’s fire with playful enlightenment
Photo courtesy Driftwood Players


Ryan, Paul and Camisa are excellent in bringing this complicated story to life. Their portrayal of their roles is much appreciated by the audience. The entire cast and crew work very well together, keeping everything flowing smoothly.

The Production staff includes set designer Brian Lechner, sound designer Arian Smit, and lighting designer Caleb Rupert. Caleb told me that dealing with ways to depict “fire” on stage, and representing the presence of a “robot hound” using green light and sounds, were very tricky concepts. This was indeed a complex production. Those who work behind the scenes deserve recognition.

Fahrenheit 451 might just trigger some flashbacks from your own life experience, and give you pause for thought about the future you would hope for our following generations. The play behooves us to keep creativity alive, keep hope alive, and preserve the right of self-determination. These are all best served by protecting our right to possess books.

You will not want to miss the exciting conclusion of Fahrenheit 451.

Performances: October 20 - 30, 2016, Thursday - Saturday at 8:00pm, Sunday at 2:00pm, at the Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St, Edmonds. $20 general admission and Senior/Junior/Military, $18.

Purchase tickets online or call the box office 425-774-9600, option 1.


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Seattle's ONLY Haunted Golf Corpse - Haunted Nightmare at The Nile

Thursday, October 20, 2016



Go online and grab your tickets for "Seattle's ONLY Haunted Golf Corpse!"

The cemetery gates creak open at 7pm Friday and Saturday nights. Tickets are $18 at the box office or save $3 by purchasing online.

Online sales go dark a couple hours prior to showtime each night, so don't delay!

Haunted Nightmare at the Nile - Every October, the grounds at the Nile Shrine Golf Center get transformed into a walk-through dark attraction filled with creepy live actors, amazing special effects, and enough scares to bring your nightmares to life!

Featuring Food, Frights and a Fear Garden!

Those lucky enough to survive the adventure are invited to relax and share their tales of survival over a cold one in the Big E Ales Fear Garden or at one of the many food court picnic tables. Grab a bite from one of the tasty food trucks or choose from additional treats such as popcorn, cotton candy or various dessert items.

Nile Shrine Golf Center, 6601 244th St SW (the other side of the street from NE 205th in Shoreline), Mountlake Terrace 98043.

1-844-WE-HAUNT (1-844-934-2868)



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County Councilmember Dembowski selected for national leadership fellowship

County Councilmember
Rod Dembowski
King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski and Washington State Senator Joe Fain were named on Wednesday to the newest class of the Aspen Institute Rodel Fellowship.

The nationally-selected group of 24 elected officials will participate in the two-year fellowship designed to bring together lawmakers who have demonstrated an outstanding ability to work responsibly across partisan divisions and bring greater civility to public discourse.

“Advancing firmly held values and policy priorities isn't always a zero sum game of winners and losers. Taking the best ideas - whether Democratic or Republican, or both, is something President Kennedy encouraged leaders to do for the benefit of our country,” said Dembowski 

Dembowski serves as vice chair of the King County Council, chair of the Board of Health, and represents the communities of Bothell, Kenmore, Kirkland, Lake Forest Park, North Seattle, Shoreline and Woodinville.
 
“I'm honored to have been selected to learn from other leaders around the country and to think more about how, working together, we can better deliver on the American promise of opportunity for everyone.”

The Aspen Institute-Rodel Fellowships in Public Leadership program seeks to enhance democracy by identifying and bringing together the nation’s most promising young political leaders. During the term they are tasked with exploring, through study and conversation, the underlying values and principles of western democracy, the relationship between individuals and their community and the responsibilities of public leadership.

“We’re elected to address the priorities of our entire community, not a political party or specific ideology,” said Fain, who represents South King County in the Legislature and serves as Senate Majority Floor Leader. 
“I look forward to studying how to more effectively deliver solutions for our region, while sharing with and learning from the experiences of other elected officials from throughout the country.”

The Aspen Institute-Rodel Fellowships in Public Leadership is a nongovernmental, nonpartisan educational program for men and women under age 50, holding elective office at the state, local or federal level.

Prior Rodel Fellows from Washington state include Attorney General Bob Ferguson, former Attorney General Rob McKenna, former Seattle City Councilmember Sally Clark, and State Senator Andy Hill of Redmond.

Rodel Fellows are selected following a yearlong nomination and review process with the program open by invitation only.

Each class consists of 24 fellows, identified by the program’s leadership as America’s emerging political leaders with reputations for intellect, thoughtfulness and a commitment to civil dialogue. 

The complete list of participants selected for the class of 2016 can be found here. More information on the Aspen Institute Rodel Fellowship is available here.



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The Surprises of Aging – Who Knew It Would Be Like This?

Wisdom Cafe: The Surprises of Aging, Sunday, October 23, 2pm, Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th, Shoreline 98155

As one writer says, "Life gets better – not easier – but better."

Most of us don't know what it will be like to be older. Research indicates we might be pleasantly surprised.

What have you learned? Join us for a group discussion. Wisdom Cafes enable groups of older adults to engage in intentional dialogues led by trained facilitators. Participants engage with others, are motivated to try new things, and are inspired by sharing life experiences.

What’s on YOUR mind? Join in lively conversations about topics that matter with free programs at KCLS libraries. From pop culture to pot, from education to alternative energy—and even elections—talk with other community members about what fascinates you.



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Community Blood Drives in Lake Forest Park Oct 24 and Oct 29

Lake Forest Park Community Blood Drives – Monday, October 24 and Saturday, October 29, 2016

Two chances to be a lifesaver for someone in our community in critical need of blood or blood products! Blood works miracles every day!

BloodworksNW is sponsoring two community blood drives in Lake Forest Park during the last week of October.
  • Monday, October 24, 2016, 1-7pm (closed 3-4pm) at Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church, 17440 Brookside Blvd NE, Lake Forest Park
A second opportunity is available as well!
  • Saturday, October 29, 2016, 10am-4pm (closed 12-1pm) at Lake Forest Park Town Center, van in upper level parking lot near Windermere Real Estate office.
Make appointments here or call 1-800-398-7888. Walk-ins are also welcome! Bring a friend! Note that photo ID or BWNW / PSBC blood donor card is required at time of donation.

Consider helping us boost our community blood supply by sharing a little time and blood at one of our community blood drives. Thanks for considering (and donating!)!

Sponsored by: Bloodworks Northwest

Hosted by: Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church (Monday, October 24th) and Lake Forest Park Town Center (Saturday, October 29th)



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Heavy rains extend closure of Northeast 195th St in Lake Forest Park until Oct 28

Road in danger of collapse
Photo courtesy WSDOT
An around-the-clock closure of NE 195th St just off State Route 104 (Ballinger Way) in Lake Forest Park has been extended until 10pm Friday, October 28.

The road was scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, October 25, but recent heavy rain has slowed work to replace a collapsed rock retaining wall.


Contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation closed a short section of NE 195th St at the intersection with Ballinger Way on Monday, October 10.

A signed detour is available, but drivers should expect some delays and add a few extra minutes to their commute. Pedestrians still have access to and from NE 195th St.



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Public Health is trying to reach the 8 percent of county residents without health insurance

Public Health (Seattle and King County) is celebrating the high rate of people in the county with health insurance and trying to reach the rest.

The past three years have proven historic for improving health insurance coverage across America – and especially in King County. Enrollment efforts led by Public Health—Seattle / King County helped push the county’s rate of uninsured adults below eight percent – cutting the rate more than 50-percent since 2013. 
That represents an increase of more than 115,000 additional adults with insurance. And for each of those newly insured individuals, the security of health coverage can be as important as the actual care they receive.

See the full article here


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Free car washes to current or former military on Nov 11

Brown Bear Shoreline
16032 Aurora Ave N
Free car washes for vets on Nov 11
Photo by DKH
As a way of saying “thank you” to our military, Brown Bear Car Wash will offer free washes to all current or former members of the military on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11.

The free “Bear Essentials” washes will be offered at Brown Bear’s 22 tunnel wash locations from 8am to 6pm.

The Shoreline automated tunnel wash is located at 16032 Aurora Ave N.

The offer operates on an honor system and no verification or documentation is required. 

Drivers should identify themselves as a current or former member of the military to the wash attendant upon arrival. See a list of Brown Bear’s 22 automated tunnel wash locations.

Brown Bear will also proudly donate $1 for every car washed on Veterans Day to Puget Sound Honor Flight.

For the past two years Brown Bear has donated more than $18,400 to support Honor Flight’s mission of transporting Western Washington war veterans to visit memorials in Washington, D.C. More information here.

The event is the company’s way of demonstrating appreciation for those who currently serve our country and have made sacrifices on behalf of all of us.

Over the past 10 years the family-owned, Seattle-based company has provided nearly 280,000 free “Beary Clean” washes to celebrate its August “birthday” and to honor former and current service members on Veterans Day.



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