Richmond Beach Running Club on the Burke Gilman Trail Saturday morning

Friday, February 17, 2017



Join the Richmond Beach Running Club Saturday at 8:00am in the Lake Forest Park Town Center Starbucks for a run on the super flat Burke Gilman trail. Run 3 miles or run 9 - the Burke Gilman is great for any distance.

There is no room for stretching, so we'll leave by 8:05am.

There will be an optional speed workout for those wanting a little pain.

Be sure to stick around for coffee and conversation afterwards.



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Deadline extended for Shoreline website survey


WE NEED YOUR INPUT! - We've extended the deadline to February 24

Take our survey and give us your ideas on how to redesign the City’s website

If you've already taken a moment to fill out the survey - Thank you!

The City is beginning the process of redesigning its website. Now almost eight years old, it is time to give the website a new look and to analyze what works and what does not. Whether you are a frequent user of the site or only use it occasionally, we want to know your thoughts. One of the primary goals of the redesign is to create a website that meets your needs. Your input is important!

The survey should take less than 10 minutes, but will be an enormous help as we begin the redesign process.

Please take the survey by February 24!



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AG Ferguson: President Trump concedes defeat

Attorney General
Bob Ferguson
Decision to “rescind and replace” recognizes the obvious: Executive Order fatally flawed

SEATTLE —Attorney General Bob Ferguson declared victory in State v. Trump, in light of the U.S. Department of Justice’s filing in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals today.

Justice, on behalf of President Trump, represented to the court that: “the President intends in the near future to rescind the Order and replace it with a new, substantially revised Executive Order” to eliminate constitutional concerns.

“Let’s be clear:  Today’s court filing by the federal government recognizes the obvious — the President’s current Executive Order violates the Constitution,” Ferguson said. 
“President Trump could have sought review of this flawed Order in the Supreme Court but declined to face yet another defeat.”

In filings with the Ninth Circuit today, both the federal government and the states of Washington and Minnesota urged the court to decline an “en banc” review of an earlier, unanimous ruling by a panel of three Ninth Circuit judges. In that decision, the court upheld U.S. District Court Senior Judge James L. Robart’s injunction preventing enforcement of the Executive Order nationwide.

The injunction remains in effect while Judge Robart considers the Attorney General’s lawsuit challenging key provisions of the President’s order as illegal and unconstitutional. If Ferguson prevails, the Executive Order would be permanently invalidated nationwide.

Judge Robart determined that Ferguson demonstrated that he is likely to prevail on the merits of his lawsuit. The three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit upheld that decision. Two of these four federal judges were appointed by a Republican president, two by Democratic presidents.

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals is the intermediate-level federal court for the western United States. It has jurisdiction over federal cases from the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.

Washington became the first state to challenge the President’s order on January 30. Ferguson argues that the Executive Order violates the U.S. Constitution’s guarantee of Equal Protection and the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause, infringes individuals’ constitutional right to Due Process and contravenes the federal Immigration and Nationality Act.

Major Washington state institutions, more than 100 major corporations, several other states and a bipartisan group of former national security officials supported the Attorney General’s lawsuit through court filings in the case.

Minnesota, led by Attorney General Lori Swanson, joined Ferguson’s amended complaint filed February 1.

Solicitor General Noah Purcell, Deputy Solicitor General Anne Egeler and Solicitor General’s Office Fellow Kelly Paradis, as well as members of the Wing Luke Civil Rights Unit, including Unit Chief Colleen Melody and Assistant Attorneys General Patricio Marquez and Marsha Chien, are handling the case for the Washington Attorney General’s Office.

Also assisting on the case are Assistant Attorney General Kelly Wood, legal assistants Chamene Woods and Wendy Scharber and Solicitor General executive assistant Kristin Jensen.

Bob Ferguson was previously on the King County Council representing north King County, including the cities of Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, and Kenmore.



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Visitors are welcome to the Kiwanis dinner meeting Feb 23

Visitors are welcome to attend a dinner meeting of the North Central Seattle Kiwanis club, a club that represents all of north Seattle in serving the needs of kids.

The club provides an annual free summer camp, Camp Casey on Whidbey Island, for up to 90 kids with physical disabilities. They also help with Project Cool in providing backpacks loaded with school supplies to homeless kids and have other service projects as well.

Thursday, February 23th from 6:30 to 8:00pm. Dinner begins at 6:30pm, and the program begins at 7:00pm at PROVAIL, 12550 Aurora Ave N, Seattle 98133. Ample free parking behind the PROVAIL building.

Guest program speaker will be Maureen Browning, Executive Director of Friendship Adventures. 

This not-for-profit, all-volunteer organization serves people with disabilities by providing leisure opportunities that promote the independence of the participants.

You are invited to come to hear all about Friendship Adventures and there will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of Maureen’s presentation.

RSVP to Barb Williams to help with meal planning. Dinner will be provided for $12.00 but first time visitors eat free.



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Shoreline City Council in Olympia for two days to lobby



Shoreline City Councilmembers lobbying state legislators for tools to help solve homelessness and help create affordable housing. — at Washington House of Representatives.



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SCC Opera Workshop premieres Amy Beach's one-act opera Cabildo

Amy Beach - Peter Winkler
Operas in performance at SCC


Cabildo and Fox Fables, February 24-25-26, 2017, Shoreline Community College Theatre, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, 98133. Tickets can be purchased online for evening performances Friday and Saturday and a matinee on Sunday.


Shoreline Community College 2017 Opera Workshop features an important West Coast premiere Amy Beach's one-act opera, Cabildo.

Amy Beach, arguably America's most famous and celebrated female composer, composed her only opera in 1932. Never published, the work was not performed during the composer's lifetime, and has only received a handful of performances since 1946.

Shoreline's production will be the West Coast premiere of this miniature masterpiece. Set in late-nineteenth century New Orleans, Cabildo tells the mysterious story of the notorious pirate, Pierre LaFitte and his lover, Lady Valerie.

The story is set in the governor's palace and jail of the Cabildo, and features a cast of singers, chorus and narrator, accompanied by piano trio. Performance of this rare work is made possible by the MacDowell Colony of New Hampshire.

Peter Winkler's delightful trio of one-act operas, Fox Fables, will complement Beach's opera. Winkler, composer emeritus at SUNY Stony Brook, based his operatic trilogy on the fables of Aesop the fable of the Fox and the Grapes; the Fox and the Hen; and the Lion and the Fox.

Developed in collaboration with librettist Rhonda Levine, Fox Fables was the 2011 winner in the Contemporary American Festival competition sponsored by the Boston Metro Opera. This splendid trio of operatic gems will both delight and entertain.

Directed by Lee Ann Hittenberger and Teresa Thuman
Producer/Director Charles Enlow



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Directed patrol Feb 22 to find drivers using hand-held devices

Thursday, February 16, 2017



Shoreline Police will conduct a directed patrol on February 22 along Aurora Avenue N focused on the use of hand-held devices and seat belts.

Five seconds is the average time your eyes are off the road while texting. When traveling at 55 mph, that's enough time to cover the length of a football field. In 2014, over 3,000 people were killed, and almost 500,000 were injured in accidents involving distracted drivers in the United States.

In 2016, The Shoreline Police Department Traffic Unit conducted several directed patrols focused on hand held device use while driving and the use of seat belts.

The Traffic Unit was surprised to see a high amount of violations.

The Shoreline Police Department wants to see a decrease in the number of violations from past events. 

Remember the rules of the road: It is illegal to text or to use a hand-held device while driving. It is unlawful to operate a motor vehicle in an inattentive manner. Seat belts or car seats are required by law for every person in the vehicle.

Please help keep Shoreline safe for everyone on the road.



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Shoreline Schools bond validates and passes


The official certification of the election is 4:30pm Friday, February 24 - but the celebration has already begun in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park.

The school bond needed 16,002 ballots to be cast to validate the election. At close of business Thursday, February 16, 17,662 ballots had been counted. More will come in from last minute mailings.

The bond needed an approval vote of 60%. As of Thursday, the approvals were at 74%.

Maren Norton, Chair of the all volunteer Bond committee, said "Chairing this campaign gave me a way to invest and engage locally at a time when doing is more important than ever. And, in so doing, I was reminded of the power of community. How thankful I am for mine! We are indeed stronger together."

SESPA, the union that represents the employees and non-certificated staff in Shoreline Schools, was also jubilant.
We did it! The Bond has passed with enough votes to validate the election! What a fantastic community! SESPA members appreciate the incredible support for children and schools in Shoreline. We are truly #strongertogether!

The bond funds the construction of Parkwood Elementary, a new Children's Center which will house the three early learning programs, and replace the middle school buildings for Kellogg and Einstein.



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Culture Share: NEPAL - Saturday March 4 party




Free event! Bring a potluck dish to share.

Saturday, March 4th, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, 98133


There will be Nepalese music, dancing, and food for kids, families, and all to enjoy! Come meet your neighbors and learn about different cultures.

Saturday, March 4th will focus on Nepal, in partnership with Youth for Culture Promotion, a cultural arts organization led by Shoreline resident Subhash Prajapati. The City of Shoreline is committed to ensuring a welcoming and safe community for all.

Evening Program:

6:00pm – Community Potluck, including Nepalese dishes

6:45pm – Nepal Information Slideshow: Learn about Nepal’s history, country, and culture

7:00pm - Nepalese Musical Performance and Drumming lesson

7:45pm – Nepalese Dance lesson and Audience Participation

8:30pm - Close



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Starting Seeds Indoors workshop Sunday at Sky

Emily Apple Wilkins
Starting seeds indoors at Sky
Sunday, February 19 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Starting Seeds Indoors with Emily Apple Wilkins

By growing your own plant starts, you can save money, choose from more varieties, and have your plants ready exactly when you need them.

Emily will cover why, when, and how to start your transplants.

A full line of seed starting supplies, from seeds to peat pots to heating mats to mini greenhouses, will be available for purchase to get you started.

Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave. N. Shoreline 98133 206-546-4851



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Pancake Breakfast at American Legion Saturday Feb 18

The public is invited to a pancake, link sausage and scrambled egg breakfast with coffee and juice, served by the American Legion Post 227.
Pancake breakfast Saturday at American Legion

The breakfast will be served from 8:00 to 11:00am on Saturday, February 18, 2017.

The breakfast will be served at the Post 227 building, at 14521 17th Avenue NE, Shoreline 98155 (the corner of NE 146th Street and 17th Ave NE.)

While you are at the meeting, you can check out the new Post Library that includes a large collection of militarily related books, video tapes and DVDs. Any of these can be checked out, used and returned by community members without charge.

The breakfast is being held to allow the post to serve the community while raising money for Post activities; a $7 donation per person is suggested. Post members welcome your attendance.



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Where in the World? Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

Where in the world was Marc Weinberg?

Victoria Falls, which is a waterfall in southern Africa on the Zambezi River at the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Victoria Fall
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

Marc says, "The most picturesque viewing site is from the Zimbabwe side which is where we were. The aerial photo is from our bush plane as we flew in."

Here are the readers who correctly identified the falls:

Kay Vreeland
Lin Engie
Glenn Cannon
Melanie Matway
Marsha Gresham
Janet Schnall
Kim Brumble
Joan Kuklenski
Phil and Marian Thom
Mary Fox


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Photos: Shorewood girls beat Marysville-Getchell in a squeaker 39-38

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Girls' basketball
Feb 15, 2017
At Shorewood gym
Shorewood 39 - Marysville Getchell 38

Shorewood's pep band shows their school spirit with musical flair and skill.

Shorewood's Katie Taylor puts up a jumper early in the game.

Thunderbird Sabrina Musye puts up a shot after taking a pass in the key.

Shorewood's Ledia Musye lets go with a two hand jumper from the foul line.


Shorewood's cheer squad performs for the fans at the end of the game. 

The Shorewood victory advances the Thunderbirds to a Saturday game against Stanwood at Jackson High School in district playoffs.




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Minor residential fire Wednesday evening

Shoreline Fire reports a minor residential fire at 1800 block of NE 170th Street. Fire under laundry space. Cause under investigation.



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Learn about programs for Minor Home Repair and Water Conservation at the Senior Center Tuesday

Dunn Lumber
On Tuesday, February 21 from 10:30 to 11:30am, speakers will share information about the Minor Home Repair program and the Water Conservation program.

Both of these are designed for senior and/or low income populations. One provides low-cost home repair services and the other helps you replace your toilet with a water-saving style.

Get a water
saving toilet
Both programs will save you money.

You will learn about other programs and services provided by Sound Generations.

Everyone is welcome - you do not need to be a senior or a member of the Senior Center to attend these free programs.

Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center 18560 1st Ave NE, Suite 1 - southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus.



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Folk Harp Circle on Sunday

Folk Harp Circle at the Mountlake Terrace Library on Sunday, February 19, from  2:00-4:45pm.

Enjoy an afternoon of music.

Harp players are invited to participate in the Puget Sound Folk Harp Circle.

All levels of harp are welcome in a safe and supportive environment and community members are invited to listen.

Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace 98043.






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Executive Constantine announces rapid response services to protect immigrants and refugees

As fear grows in King County’s immigrant and refugee community, King County Executive Dow Constantine announced a plan to provide rapid response services, including a legal defense fund that will help residents navigate the naturalization process and support for community organizations on the front lines of immigrant rights and education.

The proposed one-time $750,000 funding would also help ensure that immigrants and refugees know their rights if they are approached by a federal agent or are the victim of a hate crime. King County will also ensure that all of its key facilities are prepared to help those at risk and welcoming to all residents.

“People in our community are afraid – afraid for their human rights, their families, and their safety,” said Executive Constantine. 
“Our message to the White House, the country, and the rest of the world is clear: We proudly uphold the fundamental American promise that we are – and will be – a nation of hope, freedom, and opportunity for all.”


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Cats: Edgar has sad eyes

Edgar's sad eyes tell how many times
humans have let him down


Edgar is a cautious cat — at some point in his past he stopped trusting humans to be kind and retreated into himself. Somewhere inside, though, there’s a playful happy guy waiting to come out.

Edgar is an explorer who loves to climb and he has a big weakness for catnip. Watching him roll around in the nip is sure to make you laugh! He’s also a creative hider who disappears into unexpected nooks and crannies. Edgar’s foster family says that he’s quite a character who keeps them entertained.

Edgar is waiting for someone who is patient and kind, someone who will love him and give him the time he needs to come out of his shell. That special person will be the one who turns his life around and heals his heart. Could that person be you?

Visit Seattle Feline Rescue to learn more about adopting, or email to set up an appointment to meet Edgar, who is currently in foster care. Edgar is 9 years young, and will be happiest in a home where he can be the only cat. He used to live with a dog. He still misses his canine buddy, so we think he’d do very well with dogs!

Seattle Feline Rescue, 14717 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133. 206-659-6220.



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Shorecrest Girls beat Arlington, face Edmonds Woodway Saturday

Jazlyn Owens 2016
Photo by Geoff Vlcek
Girls' basketball
Feb 14, 2017
Shorecrest 56 - Arlington 34


The Shorecrest girls basketball team beat Arlington 56-34 Tuesday night. They'll face Edmonds-Woodway Saturday afternoon at 3:30 at Jackson HS with the winner claiming a berth at next weekend's Regional round. The loser's season will end.

The Scots used stifling defense to hold the Eagles to single baskets in the second and third quarters.

Freshman Kira Wood led the Scots with 16 points, and senior Jazlyn Owens chipped in with 12.


Arlington    10      3      4     17    34
Shorecrest  12     20    14    10    56

--Frank Workman



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Shorecrest Boys beat Squalicum 70-65 - advance to Regionals

Malcolm Rosier-Butler 2016
Photo by Geoff Vlcek
Boys' basketball
Feb 15, 2017
Shorecrest 70 - Squalicum 65

The Shorecrest boys basketball team defeated Squalicum 70-65 Wednesday night to advance to the NW District One 3A championship game.

With the win, the Scots have clinched a berth in next weekend's Regional round.

They will play Stanwood for the District Championship Friday night at 8pm at Jackson HS in Mill Creek.

The Scots (20-2) took a seemingly comfortable 56-36 lead into the fourth quarter only to have the Storm (17-4) narrow the gap to as few as 2 points with just under two minutes to play, on the strength of eight 3-point shots they made in the final frame.

Philip Pepple sank two pressure-packed free throws with twelve seconds remaining to extends SC's lead to four.

Walter Wang continued his red-hot shooting, hitting three long shots in the first quarter, as SC shot to a 24-15 lead after one quarter.

Malcolm Rosier-Butler led the Scots with 18 points. Pepple had 15, and Chris Lee 12.

"I thought we played hard, we played our game," Pepple said after the game. "We could have done better down the stretch."  

Rosier-Butler chimed in "We played well for three quarters, then Squalicum got hot. But we held on and got the win."

Coach Brian Fischer provided some perspective. "Hats off to our players for making it to Regionals. This is a reward, their hard work is paying off."

Squalicum     15      9     12    29     65
Shorecrest     24    14     18    14     70

--Frank Workman



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Middle school wrestling - Einstein and Kellogg start their season with a win for Einsten

Middle School Wrestling
At Kellogg Middle School
Feb 15, 2017
Einstein 66 - Kellogg 44

Just before Shorecrest and Shorewood send their wrestlers down to the Tacoma Dome for the High School State Tournament the middle school wrestling season kicked off at Kellogg Middle School.

It was a little less polished than usual due to missing practice to snow days this year but there was no lack of heart. Kellogg stormed out to a commanding 23 point lead after the first four weight classes.

Rawan Schweedler and Carson Christensen pinned their cross-town rivals while Aiden Didio added a technical fall posting a 15-0 victory.

Einstein wrestlers clawed back into the match with three consecutive pins from Marcus Turner, Josh Fahey, and Junior Shirai bringing the score to 18-23 with Kellogg in the lead.

Trading of forfeits between the teams from 123 lbs up to 148 pounds left the match at 36-35, Einstein gaining a slight edge.

Two more victories over Einstein wrestlers wasn't enough to hold off Einstein's anchor weights.  Pins from 218 pounder Taejin Thongdee and 248 pounder Tom Bert sealed the victory for the Tigers.

81 - Double forfeit
88 - Thomas Rhodes (KEL) won by forfeit
93 - Rawan Schweedler (KEL) pinned Arpit Rathee (EIN) 0:20
98 - Carson Christensen (KEL) pinned Dylan Jaques (EIN) 0:38
103 - Aiden Didio (KEL) tech fall Michael Birkhead (EIN) 15-0
108 - Marcus Turner (EIN) pinned Iliana Gonzalez (KEL) 2:10
113 - Josh Fahey (EIN) pinned Jeffrey Seymour (KEL) 2:07
118 - Junior Shirai (EIN) pinned Larsen Esko (KEL) 2:52
123 - Nathan Paradez (KEL) won by forfeit
128 - Rowan hinderer (KEL) won by forfeit
133 - Chad Holdridge (EIN) won by forfeit
140 - Cole Becker (EIN) won by forfeit
148 - Max Null (EIN) won by forfeit
157 - Kingston Lam (KEL) pinned Jake Moen (EIN) 2:12
167 - Isaac Kabuchi (EIN) pinned Trey Hill (KEL) 0:50
178 - Tyler Green (KEL) dec. Preston Newman (EIN) 7-3
188 - Carlos Womack (EIN) won by forfeit
218 - Teajin Thongdee (EIN) pinned Jordan Gleasner (KEL) 2:11
248 - Tom Bert (EIN) pinned Elijah Schultz (KEL) 0:59
278 - Luke Hohenstein (EIN) won by forfeit

--Derek Norton



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WeatherWatcher: Storm Reports for February 2-11


Ground Hog Day predicted six more weeks of winter, then Mother Nature proved it by bringing a trace of snow to the Shoreline and Lake Forest Park area that evening and Friday morning. That little taste of snow was just the start of our second largest but still small snow event of the season.

Friday - Saturday we saw snow showers change over to rain for some seasonal rain showers through the weekend. Then the big one, as a winter storm warning was issued for Monday. The National Weather Service in Seattle was expecting between 3-6 inches of snow in most areas, including Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. This was our first winter storm warning since January 17, 2012.

Monday brought some light snow. It was wet snow as temperatures were right at the margin of freezing for the majority of the storm. Due to the marginal temperatures, the storm's impact on Shoreline and Lake Forest Park was minimal with a 1.75 inch accumulation that was spotty in slightly warmer spots under trees or near bodies of water. The storm went around Shoreline and Lake Forest Park in just about every direction. Sea-Tac had more snow, Everett had more snow, and of course the east Puget Sound Lowlands had more snow.

All of our snow went to Puyallup
Photo by Elaine Caretti
This photo is an example of the snow Monday in Puyallup. As you can see it was nearly 14-15" of snow.

A very tiny change in direction or angle of the storm track Monday could have brought that 14" right to Shoreline, that's how touchy this forecast and storm was.

Once again Shoreline dodged this winter storm bullet.

Cold temperatures followed Tuesday and Wednesday with a cold rain arriving late in the afternoon of Wednesday. Thursday warmed up to 54°F bringing one inch of rain with it, removing any and all traces of our little snow.

With this storm also came strong winds. We had gusts recorded as high as 40mph during the day Thursday. After the winds gusted up to 40mph, the National Weather Service got a wind advisory issued. They then issued a second Wind Advisory for Friday; however winds in Shoreline on Friday only topped out at about 30mph.

February is much wetter than normal due to our frequent rain storms. We are over 3.5 inches now when our normal rainfall for this month is 2.98 inches. We are just at the halfway point.



Temperatures for the month have been well below average, finally reaching average temperatures just in the past couple of days.


Forecast: We have more rain on the way to continue our wet streak with near seasonable temperatures. For the next five days we are looking at a rainy and, at times, breezy pattern to continue. Long range isn't showing much change in this pattern at this time. We are on track to break the all time total rainfall record for the month of February.




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Want to improve your pickleball game?

Beginner pickleball clinic in Shoreline
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline


Shoreline Parks and Recreation is offering an “Intermediate Pickleball Clinic” this Saturday, February 18 at the Spartan Recreation Center at 12:30-2pm.

If you already know the rules of the game and want to take the next steps, this clinic will cover tips, techniques and strategies to improve your game and help secure that big WIN!

All equipment provided, clinic is taught by Roger BelAir and Ginny Scantlebury. Cost is $10 for Shoreline Residents and $12 for Non-Residents.

Register online or by stopping by the Spartan Recreation Center, 202 NE 185th St, Shoreline. Call 206-801-2600 for more information.



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Scholarship video contest - Friday deadline



Five $1,000 scholarships are up for grabs in Ready Washington's 2017 'Opt In for Student Success' Contest. The deadline for Washington public high school students to submit their videos is this Friday, February 17th!

Here's how the contest works:

1. Any Washington public high school student records a video (max 30 seconds) that includes the phrase, "I opt in for a better education because..."

2. The student uploads the video to any social media site (YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Vimeo).

3. The student fills out this form and includes a link to the publicly-viewable video as well as the name of a special high school educator.

4. Committee will select the best five videos (based on content, video/sound quality, and creativity), and those students will earn a $1,000 scholarship. AND the nominated educator will receive a $200 Visa gift card!

To learn more about the campaign, visit OptInWA.com.



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Photo: Sunrise in Shoreline

Photo by Mike Remarcke

Finally. I was beginning to think that the sun never rose in Shoreline or Lake Forest Park - that it only set over Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains.

Thanks to Mike Remarcke, I now have a sunrise to show you. This beautiful photo was taken from Mike's condo in North City showing the sun rising behind the Cascades and Lake Washington.

We are surrounded by mountains, water, trees, and they are full of natural life.

Such a joy.

DKH



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Classifieds: Shoreline City Council Special Meetings Notice

The Shoreline City Council will attend the Association of Washington Cities’ “City Action Days” Conference in Olympia, Washington February 15-16, and will meet with 32nd District Legislators to discuss City of Shoreline legislative priorities.

Please see Meeting Notices for more information.



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Planting redwoods in Kenmore

This tree was several thousand years old
Seedlings from trees like this were planted in Kenmore
Photo courtesy City of Kenmore

In January 2017, Archangel Ancient Tree Archive, a non-profit organization that locates and propagates the world’s largest and most iconic trees, contacted the City of Kenmore to donate clones and offspring of Coast Redwood trees taken from multi-thousand-year-old trees.

The Archangel Ancient Tree Archive has produced and planted over 300,000 individual trees with a wide reach across seven countries. Increasing global climate awareness, the non-profit group has begun to garner attention, having several articles were written about their work as well as the production of an award-winning short film “Moving the Giants – An Urgent Plan to Save the Planet.”

Ten redwood seedlings were planted
in Kenmore parks
Photo courtesy City of Kenmore

Kenmore received 10 of these individual young trees from Michigan. Currently standing approximately 15-20 inches tall, these lovely specimens will be about 100 - 150 feet in height and up to four feet in diameter in 50 years!

You can find Kenmore’s newest trees in four different City parks: Rhododendron, Wallace Swamp Creek, Northshore Summit, and Linwood Park.

To learn more, visit the project website.



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Shoreline Substation Transformer Replacement Project

Old equipment being removed from the
Shoreline substation
Photo courtesy City Light

From Seattle City Light Powerlines

Seattle City Light completed a transformer replacement project at the Shoreline Substation in December 2016.

Crews worked tirelessly to remove the old transformer, prepare the pad for the new transformer and then assembled it.

New transformed is installed and operational
Photo courtesy Seattle City Light

The new transformer was installed, tested, commissioned and began serving the Shoreline community in late 2016.

Now that the work is complete, the improvements will maintain reliable power for Shoreline customers for years to come. The substation is located at 2136 N 163rd St.



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Everything’s Coming Up Roses! Seattle Rose Society at Sky Saturday

Roses in the Rain
Photo by Lee Lageschulte
Saturday, February 18th 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at Sky Nursery, the Seattle Rose Society offers four hours of classes on growing roses.

Roses are the very emblem of romance and beauty, and they perform brilliantly here in the mild climate of the Northwest when you meet their basic needs.

For the first time ever at Sky, join rosarians from the Seattle Rose Society for a full day of rose mania. An affiliate of the American Rose Society, the Seattle Rose Society has been promoting — and growing — roses here since 1913!

Among other activities, the Rose Society helped plan the Woodland Park Zoo Rose Garden (now a nationally recognized site: 2 ½ acres with over 300 varieties), and every June they hold a Rose Show in which local rosarians and amateurs can compete.

The Rose Society will hold four seminars on specific aspects of rose growing, and experts will be available to share their enthusiasm throughout the day. Come for one or more of the seminars, or come for the full day!

Photo by Jennifer Rotermund
10 am - Rose Pruning- Roses require yearly pruning to perform their best. Fortunately, learning the basics for different varieties (hybrid teas, shrubs, climbers, tree roses) is not difficult.

11 am - Rose Selection- Over a century’s experience goes into these top picks for the Northwest!

Noon - Break

1 pm - Planting, Mulching, Feeding, and Fertilizing Your Roses- Roses reward proper care with lavish bloom! Learn how to get the most out of your plants.

2 pm - Disease Control- Proper siting, pruning, and care of your roses can prevent many common problems. But if you have had problems with blackspot or mildew or other issues, let the region’s experts tell you the gentlest ways to address them.

Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave. N. Shoreline, WA 98133 206-546-4851



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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Rebel of the Sands

Rebel of the Sands by Alwyn Hamilton

Amani has great plans to get out and away: out of Dustwalk, away from the mines. Out of the desert and away from the bullies. Out of her uncle's reach, away from a husband who might be chosen for her.

Nothing goes according to Amani's plan, and the adventure begins: a windswept mixture of Arabian Nights and the Wild Wild West, with secret heroes, a train robbery, desert horses made from sand and magic, and a concealed oasis.

All this, and romance too, with a strong-willed main character and a colorful cast of supporting folks including the Rebel Prince, shape-shifting twins, and many hidden secrets.

First in a series -- but the story does not stop on a cliffhanger, which is nice.

Recommended for ages 12 to adult; no cussing, some blood, a few kisses, no sex (yet).


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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Safe Streets Study Open House Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Bicyclist on Bothell Way
Photo courtesy City of Lake Forest Park
In late 2016, the Lake Forest Park City Council authorized staff to undertake two major studies: Safe Streets and Safe Highways.

The goal of each study is to determine what is needed to make our streets and highways safer for pedestrians and cyclists, and to increase safe connections to transit and amenities like the Burke-Gilman Trail, Interurban Trail, parks, and schools.

The Safe Streets Study looks at surface streets throughout the City. As part of this study, the City is leading a public outreach process to identify community priorities and accomplish the following goals:

1. Enhance safety by addressing key conflicts between pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists on streets with high traffic volume, high speeds, and insufficient pedestrian amenities.

2. Develop an enhanced Capital Improvement Program (CIP) that includes specific projects which are ranked according to priority.

3. Conduct a robust public engagement process to ensure the community has ownership in the solutions identified.

We hope you will join us at the upcoming Safe Streets Open House on the evening of March 21, 2017. We want your help to make our streets safer! Details of the open house are forthcoming and, once available, will be communicated with the public via the City’s website, and social media accounts (Facebook and Twitter).

As mentioned above, the Safe Highways Study is also currently under way. This study looks at the two state highways (SR 522, Bothell Way NE; and SR 104, Ballinger Way NE) and how to make them safer, more accommodating to transit, and more pedestrian and bicycle friendly.

Click here: LFP Safe Streets, to see the recently created web page devoted to the Safe Streets project. On the LFP Safe Streets web page, you can use the online comment form to share your ideas and sign up for email updates.


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46th District Dems meet Thursday

The 46th District Democrats meet on Thursday, February 16, 2017. Refreshments and Socializing at 6:30pm and meeting begins at 7pm.

Seattle Mennonite Church, 3200 NE 125th St Seattle, WA 98125

The new State Party Chair, Tina Podlodowski, and King County Party Chair, Bailey Stober, will speak, discussing "some terrific action opportunities to keep our momentum powerful and persistent."

Submit questions prior to the meeting for State and County Chairpersons using the Google Form link. Paper and pens will be provided for writing down questions at the meeting.

PCOs will vote on the 2017 bylaws.



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Destinations: Swan viewing in Skagit County

Mount Baker from the Skagit Valley


Text and photos by Wayne Pridemore

One of our favorite day trips is to photograph the swans in Skagit County. The swan is the largest waterfowl in North America. The swan flocks consist of two species, the Tundra and the Trumpeter. They have wintered there and will migrate north in the coming spring.

Field of swans in Mount Vernon field


The Tundra is the smaller of the two, with a body length of 47 to 58 inches. It has a black bill with a small yellow spot in front of each eye. The Tundra will sing a departure song when it takes to the air, described as the most beautiful of utterances of waterfowl. The song is a melodious soft and muted series of notes.

Swans in field at Mount Vernon


The Trumpeter has a body length of 59 to 72 inches. It also has a black bill but without any yellow spot. The Trumpeter almost became extinct by 1916. The federal government created protections laws and the swan's population grew from a one hundred birds to several thousands now. 



The swans will be found in fields around Mount Vernon. The flight photos were taken at the Johnson-DeBay Swan Reserve.


 
From the Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce:

Mount Vernon sits at the center of Skagit County, a true slice of Pacific Northwest heaven located halfway between Seattle and Vancouver, BC. About 25 miles wide and 95 miles long, some of Washington’s most scenic and pristine landscape is found in the Upper Skagit’s North Cascades National Park. From there the land flows like the Skagit River through nutrient-rich farmland to the shores of the Salish Sea. What makes Skagit really unique is the health and diversity of its natural resources.



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Shoreline School District bond close to passing

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

The Shoreline School District bond measure on the Feb. 14 ballot appeared to be headed for passage after the first returns came Tuesday night.

Tuesday night returns showed a 72.8 percent approval rate, far ahead of the required 60 percent

Ballots counted through Tuesday totaled 14,181, close to the required 16,002, with balllots mailed Tuesday and some balllots left in drop boxes still to be counted.

The measure would pay to rebuild three schools and to build a new early learning center.



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Valentine's Day - the grocery store is for procrastinators

Photo by Lee Lageschulte at Fred Meyer

Are you a Valentine's Day procrastinator?

You are in luck. Every grocery store in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park is standing ready to get you out of trouble.

They all have Valentine's flowers both cut and live. They have cards. And many even have gift departments. Lee's photo was taken at Fred Meyer, which has an extensive selection of flowers.

Central Market has an entire section that would be considered a gift shop anywhere else.

QFC in Richmond Beach, Safeway on Aurora and North City, Thriftway on Ballinger - they're all waiting to help you.

If you want something more elaborate, Golden Bow Florists is in North City, 1502 NE 179th St.

In Lake Forest Park get your flowers at Albertson's, then head up to Third Place Books for a gift. They have a gift section with items that range from charming, through funny, to downright Archie McFee. And you can always buy a book - romantic poetry, preferably.

And all these venues have evening hours.

Don't say we didn't help you - you're on your own now. 



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Poem: Without you...

Photo by Lee Lageschulte


Without You

Without you, I’d be lonely and blue
I'd sit in my chair; I'd grumble and stew
No one to laugh with - to giggle and grin
To get into mischief and get out again

No one for planning and dreaming up dreams
Without you around, I’d be lonesome it seems
So glad we are friends…and always will be
The greatest of pals, just you and me

**Happy Valentine's Day, Cynthia Sheridan



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Cartoons by Whitney Potter: Finding Mr. Wright


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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