Don’t become a Medicare card fraud victim
If you are on Medicare, have you heard you will soon receive your new Medicare card? Are you wondering when you will get it and why the change? It isn’t happening until April 2018, but scammers are already taking advantage of the confusion as a way to commit fraud.
The change to the cards will help prevent fraud and protect your identity. Currently, most people’s Social Security number is their Medicare card number, which makes collecting Medicare numbers an easy target for scammers to steal your identity, open new credit cards or take out loans in your name. The new Medicare card number, however, will not be tied to your Social Security number and will provide more security.
How do the scams work?
Some scammers call beneficiaries claiming to be with Medicare and say they must confirm their current Medicare numbers before they can send out a new card. Others call saying there is a charge for the new card and are collecting beneficiaries’ personal information.
There is no charge for the new Medicare card and Medicare will never call you for your information. They already have it.
If you receive any such calls or suspicious solicitations, hang up and call the Washington State Senior Medicare Patrol with our Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) program at 1-800-562-6900.
If you need help with your Medicare, you can also call SHIBA and ask to speak with a SHIBA advisor in your local area. Call us at 1-800-562-6900.
Sunrise Easter Services and Breakfast at St Dunstan’s Episcopal Church Sunday
We are, after all the Church that feeds people, so we are once again offering an Easter Breakfast at 8:30am. Whether you stay after to Sunrise Vigil or come early for the 10:00am service, you won’t want to miss this delicious meal offered by our feeding ministries.
The main celebration of Easter at 10:00am will be bursting with joyful music, beautiful flowers, and wonderful prayers. This is one of the most joyful services of the year and we are looking forward to seeing you there. Stay for the festive coffee hour after the service.
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Photo: Track teams compete with the weather
Thursday, April 13, 2017
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| Photo by Vollie Berry |
This year, we fought the weather too!
Public Art City of Shoreline #7: The Ponies
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| Photo by Steven H. Robinson |
City of Shoreline Public Art Collection
2301 N 175th St.
Anonymous Donation 1998
Ponies Artist Unknown. Cast bronze
The ponies were donated to the City with the stipulation that they be placed in a highly traveled, but park-like location. Ronald Bog Park as a passive-use, natural environment along a busy thoroughfare is the perfect place for the public to view this artwork.
--Text courtesy City of Shoreline
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Photo enforcement cameras in Lake Forest Park to be removed for analysis
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| LFP Traffic camera Photo courtesy City of LFP |
The photo enforcement cameras at Bothell Way NE and NE 170th Street have been removed while the City reviews data collected over the past year since the system has been in operation at that location, collision information, and also pedestrian safety.
For more information about LFP’s Traffic Safety Enforcement Camera Systems, click here.
Easter Pancake Breakfast at Richmond Beach Congregational UCC
Death Cafe discussion on Monday
The location is Lake Forest Park library on the lower level of LFP Towne Center.
Join us for a casual conversation about death and dying. Bring your questions and your experiences.
Richmond Beach's orca whale art project to be celebrated at City Hall Artists' Reception April 27
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| Kim McCarthy - orca in progress |
Display will occur for about six months annually, from May through October. They will then head indoors for a well-deserved rest until next spring's coming out party.
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| This is what the artists were given Photo by Jerry Patterson |
With artists nearing completion, the RBCA and the City of Shoreline invite the public to attend an opening reception of the finished orca artwork on Thursday, April 27, 5:30pm – 7:30pm, in the lobby of City Hall at 17500 Midvale Ave N in Shoreline.
Orca artists: Karien Balluff, David Bloomfield, Melissa Cole, Amanda de Silver, Emily Eng, Amy Ferron, Barry Johnson, Melissa Koch, Susan Lally-Chi, Ted Larson, Fred Lisaius, Jane Mayer, Kim McCarthy, Greta Musland, Heather Peteroy, Eric Robertson, Harro Scharbau, Geoff Sherwood, Kristie Smith, Z.Z. Wei, Leah Welch, Susan Will / Alex Danford-Rincon.
Talk-Back Friday at Seattle Musical Theatre's Kiss Me Kate
SMT hosted one talkback session opening weekend and it was an engaging and enlightening discussion for all involved.
We hope you will join us to both enjoy this wonderful production, as well as to share your thoughts on this thought-provoking topic!
Kiss Me Kate runs through April 30th (Fridays and Saturdays @ 7:30pm, Sundays @ 2pm, with a special Thursday performance @ 7:30pm on April 27th).
Secure Your Seats by Clicking Here! Keep up with all things SMT at our website!
Also, Check Out our Latest Review by Clicking Here!
Purchase Four Tickets at Our Website for KISS ME KATE and get them for the Cost of Three! Bring a friend and share SMT with them!
Tulips are blooming - tips for getting there
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| Rainbow rows of tulips 2015 Photo by Steven H. Robinson |
From WSDOT
Now that color is popping, expect the roads to be busy.
- Come early, before 10am on the weekends (especially sunny ones) to avoid backup.
- Consider SR 20 instead of the exit direction into Mount Vernon city streets.
- SR 9 is another northbound alternate into Skagit County.
- Remember these tulip fields are along two lane county highways and when you’re out there:
- keep moving
- don’t stop in the road (including parking over the white line)
- obey the 'no parking' signs
- don’t block driveways
- be cautious if walking/taking pictures along the road
- Consider stopping at a WSDOT safety rest area to use the restroom before you hit the fields.
Shorewood, Edmonds-Woodway, Stanwood track meet Thursday
Bitter Lake Community Center Spring Egg Hunt Saturday
Join your neighbors and friends for the quickest special event of the year; the Spring Egg Hunt!
Bring a basket or bag to put all of your goodies in. Children will be divided into appropriate age groups to ensure a fun and fair hunt.
Please plan on arriving at least 15 minutes early. The hunt begins at 10am sharp and will run rain or shine!
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Celebrate Easter with Richmond Beach Congregational UCC
Shoreline Fire calls week April 3-9
for the week of April 3-9, 2017
Aid - 79
Aid Non Emergency - 15
MVA (Motor Vehicle Accident) - 5
CMT (Community Medicine Team) - 11
Medic - 35
Cardiac Arrest - 3
AFA (Automatic Fire Alarm) - 6
Appliance Fire - 1
Extinguished Fire - 1
Service Call - 1
Smoke/Haze in the Area - 1
Smoke in a Residence - 1
Smoke/Burn Complaint - 1
Vehicle Fire - 1
See you at the Easter Egg Hunt at Salt Water Park in Richmond Beach on Saturday at 1pm.
Kiddos up to age 10!
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Road closure in LFP for investigation
Around 4:30pm Thursday, Lake Forest Park police were called to an injury accident being handled by Northshore Fire.
When they arrived they learned that a person doing tree removal had fallen from a bucket truck onto the roadway and sustained what appeared to be serious injuries.
Capt. Paul Armbrust said that "Out of an abundance of caution we closed the road and I had detectives respond to take statements from those on scene, along with photo documentation."
The victim was transported to the hospital and his condition is not known.
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Photo: The Brothers
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| The Brothers in the Olympic range Photo by Jan Hansen |
Australian and New Zealanders gather at dawn Apr 23 to honor Fallen Soldiers
200 members of the Australian and New Zealand community are expected to gather to lay a wreath while a bugler plays The Last Post.
ANZAC Day, traditionally April 25th, is one of the most significant national days of pride for Australian and New Zealanders, wherever they live across world.
This traditional Dawn Service aims to remember the fateful morning in 1915 when Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) soldiers landed to fierce opposition on the Gallipoli (Turkey) coast during World War I.
With a vibrant and growing Australian and New Zealand community in Seattle, the Service provides a unique opportunity, while living away from home shores, to celebrate the “ANZAC Spirit”, pay respect to the 8000 men killed in the Gallipoli campaign, and also remember the sacrifices made by all armed forces.
Event Sponsors: Logic20/20, ANZAS Organization, and Kangaroo and Kiwi
More information here and on Facebook
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Council Process for considering Mayor’s proposal to contract with King County for City court service
From LFP Deputy Mayor / Council Chair, Catherine Stanford
On March 30, 2017, City Council held a special meeting of the LFP Committee of the Whole (COW) to hear from Mayor Johnson regarding his proposal to contract out our Court services to the King County Court system located in Shoreline. Click here to link to the Mayor’s memo.
At that meeting, we heard the Mayor’s rationale for his proposal. The Council had many questions, such as: Would a new service provider be able to provide the same or better innovations that our current court has brought, such as Youth Court? What would be the impact on our Police if the court moved? How many LFP citizens does the Court directly serve? What are the costs to the City under both scenarios?
The Council is the policy body of the City, and it is our responsibility to approve changes, if any, to our Court system.
We are going to approach the Mayor’s proposal methodically and will make our decision based on verified facts and what we believe is in the best interests of our community, evaluating both the tangible and intangible benefits of our Municipal Court.
As with all our decisions, discussions and deliberations will be made in public meetings.
I reached out to the Court and asked them to present their thoughts on the proposal and to respond to Council questions. Judge Portnoy and others will be meeting with us at our Work Session this Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 6:00pm in City Hall. The Community is welcome to attend this meeting and to make public comment at our regular meeting that begins at 7:00pm.
I am expecting the Mayor to bring back thorough answers to the Council’s questions during our regular business meeting on Thursday, April 27, 2017, beginning at 7:00pm. Council will require additional time to review these answers and to hear from the community before we make a final decision.
The Council appreciates hearing your thoughts on the matter. Please feel free to take advantage of the Public Comment time at each of our Regular Business Meetings, and/or contact us directly via e-mail at citycouncil@ci.lake-forest-park.wa.us.
Continuing Ed: Create a Marketing Plan for Your Small Business
Marketing is essential to survival and growth of any business, but creating a marketing plan can seem overwhelming. Join Paula Ward, MBA and former business owner on April 22 from 9-12pm at Edmonds Community College to learn how to identify simple, low-cost steps to market your small business.
A marketing plan doesn't have to be complicated to be effective. Some of the best marketing tactics are the simplest. The class information will include a range of marketing activities available and how to choose among them to create a simple, effective plan to grow your business.
The bewildering array of online social platforms will be discussed, and how to craft a marketing calendar to help you integrate marketing into your other business-building tasks. Take home some action steps to get started on your own marketing.
Edmonds Community College, Snoqualmie Hall 203, 20000 68th Ave W Lynnwood, 98036
Saturday April 22, Fee: $39.00
Learn more here
Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Easter events Thursday - Friday begin with contemplative experiences
Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church invites all to a self-guided contemplative experience involving the Stations of the Cross, Thursday evening, April 13 from 6pm – 9pm held in their Sanctuary.
All are welcome to a Good Friday Service beginning at 7pm. This will be a service of shadows with readings, song, and choir guided by the 7 words of Jesus from the Cross.
We welcome all to celebrate Easter with a Sunrise Service beginning at 7am at the Lake Forest Park Civic Club. Two identical worship services celebrating Easter will be offered in our Sanctuary — the first will begin at 9am the second at 11am. Children’s programming and nursery care are available at both services.
The church is located at 17440 Brookside Blvd NE in Lake Forest Park. More information can be found on their website. Come celebrate the new beginnings Easter offers!
Shorewood softball pitcher Paulson hits home run in Wednesday home loss to Pilchuck
Shorewood softball pitcher Bonnie Paulson hit a home run but was the losing pitcher in a 7-3 home loss to Marysville-Pilchuck Wednesday.
Teammate Bella Hotham hit a double, and Sophie Feise had two hits in three at-bats.
Shorewood takes a 0-9 Wesco 3A/2A record (0-11 overall) into a Friday 4pm game at Marysville-Getchell.
Third Place Commons Seeking LFP Farmers Market Set-up Assistant
Spread the word! Third Place Commons is seeking a Farmers Market Set-up Assistant for the 2017 Lake Forest Park Farmers Market season. The farmers market is a valuable and cherished part of our community, and now it needs someone special to make that market magic possible.
This is a seasonal, contract position for the full market season, beginning Sunday, May 14th through Sunday, October 15th.
Weekly Set-Up and Take-Down Responsibilities Include:
- Set-up and take-down of Community and Information/Welcome booths. Typical configuration of these booths includes:
- Two adjacent Community Tents (canopies) with four 6’ tables and approximately 12-15 chairs;
- One Information/Welcome Tent (canopy) with one 6’ table, 3 chairs, several storage boxes of materials, two A-frame signs, and assorted other booth supplies.
- Additional canopies, set-up needs, or booth materials may occasionally be required.
- Set-up and take-down of large, A-Frame signs in 4 designated and permitted locations around Lake Forest Park Town Center parking perimeter (suitable vehicle required to load and transport signs to and from each location).
- Set-up and removal of designated trash bins.
- Candidate must be extremely reliable with demonstrated history of highly dependable performance in a role with personal accountability.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40-50 lbs. (e.g. collapsible tent/canopies)
- Enthusiasm for farmers markets and sustainable, local food communities a plus.
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Work Schedule: Weekly, every Sunday (rain or shine) from May 14, 2017 through October 15, 2017. Set-up must be completed each Sunday by 8:15 AM and take-down must begin at 3:00 PM.
Pay: $75 per market day set-up/takedown throughout season. An additional 1-3 special Fall markets may be added in November and December and would be paid at same rate if added.
Get full position description here.
To Apply: Submit cover letter, resume, and three references (at least one professional and/or supervisory) via email to jobs@thirdplacecommons.org. No phone calls, please.
Application Deadline: Position will remain open until filled, however priority consideration will be given to applications received by Sunday, April 23rd.
This is a terrific opportunity for someone hard-working and responsible to get involved with our beloved community market while helping to make healthy, locally grown and produced foods accessible to our larger community. Please pass it on and help make our local LFP Farmers Market great for another season!
Neighborhood meeting to discuss redevelopment of church property for NC Water District
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
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| North City Water District owns a church Photo courtesy NCWD |
On Tuesday April 25, North City Water District is holding a public / neighborhood meeting to discuss the redevelopment of the old Northwest Church Property into their new District Maintenance Facility.
Come share your thoughts, comments, and tell them what you’d like to see:
7:00 pm Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at North City Water District
1519 NE 177th St in Shoreline 98155
Project Background:
In 2014, North City Water District purchased The Northwest Church property — a 3.2 acre site located just southwest of Hamlin Park, at 15555 15th Ave NE in Shoreline.
At that time, the District applied for and received a Special Use Permit to reuse the existing structures on the site for their new Maintenance Facility.
After extensive site and facility analysis, the District is now in the process of redesigning the site, which will identify their long range vision for the property.
More information here
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New band at Grinders Saturday
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| CC Adams and Mary Ellen Lykins at Grinders |
The CC Adams Band featuring Mary Ellen Lykins performs with passion and Mary Ellen is the icing on the cake.
There’s no mistaking the voice …. Mary Ellen Lykins is a powerhouse best typified as the power of Etta James with a bit of Janis Joplin grit thrown in.
The band’s roots are in the Blues with a funky bit of R/B and a dash of tasty rock mixed in for flavor. Thwarting the conventional, the band thrives on unique arrangements.
Seating starts at 7pm, music starts at 8pm. Modest $10 cover to be added to your bill at the end of the night. Please call the restaurant and make a reservation to secure your seats. 206-542-0627. They play Saturday only.
Exploring the Arts in Shoreline at the Echo Lake Neighborhood Assn Tuesday
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| Detail from Echo Lake Mural by Andy Eccleshall Drivers have been known to politely wait for the bicyclist to cross the road. |
The Arts Council's biggest event is the Shoreline Arts Festival but they have classes, workshops, exhibits, and events year round.
David Francis coordinates City public art, as explained in the City webpage:
Monument sculpture, contemporary installations, integrated design, temporary exhibits … it’s really out there in Shoreline!
And, it’s inside, too. Find permanent and temporary art and art happenings at City Hall, Park at Town Center, Kruckeberg Botanic Garden, Shoreline Community College and other sometimes unexpected spots.
ELNA meets on April 18, 7-9pm at Shoreline City Hall Room 301, 17500 Midvale Ave N 98155. Free parking in City garage. Email for more information.
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Theater review: Kiss Me Kate is a treat ... with a twist
Seattle Musical Theater presents a treat in 'Kiss Me Kate'. Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew' was recreated as 'Kiss Me Kate' in the late 1940's by Samuel and Bella Spewack with the music of Cole Porter. However, this Spewack re-creation has a twist, in that our actors are portraying other actors performing 'The Taming of the Shrew'. The main storyline, in place of Shakespeare's man pursuing a rich bride, sees an estranged couple trying to work together on stage ... while being 'babysat' by mobsters.
Offered to the stage of Seattle Musical Theater in Seattle at Magnuson Community Center through April, 'Kiss Me Kate' showcases talented leads, fabulous music and fantastic choreography by an enjoyable chorus. Truly memorable scenes with strong vocal performances almost make the instrumentalists disappear - if that were possible. The orchestra was fantastic and another means by which Seattle Musical Theater continues to grow.
By the third song, 'Wunderbar', lead actors Tae Phoenix and Jimmi Cook had the audience wrapped up in the story line as they portrayed with tangible believability that the relationship of these estranged lovers deserved to be mended.
Then we had the gangsters, portrayed by Anna Vizzare and John Han, who nearly stole the show with quirky antics and lines that continually found unanticipated comical timing. Their tune, 'Brush Up Your Shakespeare', besides making a transition to the last two scenes is memorable. If they were seen as talented before, this tune made them cute and perhaps endearing.
Watch the dancers and chorus for smiles and timing and staying naturally in tune with their characters, not just their songs. They are a delight to watch and enjoyable.
Not only is this performance G-rated, 'Kiss Me Kate' is another step in the right direction for Seattle Musical Theater and a fitting teaser for their 40th anniversary season coming next year. Look for 'My Fair Lady', 'Annie', 'Ain't Misbehavin'' and 'The Producers' next year. The inclusion of 'Annie' in this 40th anniversary season is a tip of the hat to its original Broadway release the same year, 1977, that Seattle Musical Theater began as Civic Light Opera.
At Seattle Musical Theater, the growth of talent and the way it is presented is art. It is always good for civil society to have art growing and developing in its midst. 'Kiss Me Kate' displays a commitment by SMT to have their craft developing and growing here in our community. We can only hope that Seattle Parks will grow in its commitment to keep them in this venue, so these improvements both in the art and in the art facility may go on.
Running all April at the Warren Magnuson Park Community Center on Sand Point Way, 'Kiss Me Kate' tells Seattle that this company is a worthy and affordable complement to our community.
Photo: Here comes the sun
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| Photo by Mike Remarcke |
Considering that most of our recent mornings have been clouded over and raining, this morning was a real treat.
If you have a view to the east, the morning sky was vivid shades of rose, orange, and red - quite dramatic.
You can see glimpses of Lake Washington through the trees.
DKH
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Mayor Johnson proposes contracting for court services
Lake Forest Park Mayor Jeff Johnson, at the March 30 Committee of the Whole, asked the City Council to consider contracting with King County for court services.
Lake Forest Park has had its own court and judge since incorporation over fifty years ago. However, they are at a logical break point right now. The judge's contract is up on December 31, 2017. The long-time court administrator is retiring this spring. The half-time cashier position has not been filled.
Mayor Johnson's preliminary figures show that contracting would be less expensive.
He cited safety concerns with the current city hall, which was built before current needs for safety and security.
He said that offerings were comparable for many services with King County and that they have programs to deal with veterans / substance abuse, relicensing, and modern computerized services.
LFP would be able to repurpose city hall space.
The council has this on their agenda for discussion at the Committee of the Whole meeting on Thursday, April 13. They will hear from Kelley Gradwohl, Court Administrator; Judge Linda Portnoy, Lake Forest Park Municipal Court; Judge David Larson, Federal Way Municipal Court.
The council will be releasing a statement about their planned process for considering this and will be meeting with the Mayor on the 27th.
Also on the agenda, they will also be reviewing recommendations from the Parks task force.
The meeting is held at City Hall 17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Room, at 6pm.
It will be followed by the regular city council meeting at 7pm.
Ask the Bird Lady: do hawks chirp?
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
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| Osprey in Hamlin Park Photo by Steve Schneider |
Two birds were too high for me to see what they were. but one was calling / chirping - do hawks make noise when flying??
Chris Southwick, the Bird Lady responds:
During mating season they do -- which is now. Also, the Osprey, at least at Shorecrest, has returned, and they are being very vocal.
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Book review by Aarene Storms: Unbeatable Squirrel Girl
by Ryan North and Erica Henderson
Who is the cutest, awesomest, most fun superhero who talks to squirrels? Who eats nuts and kicks butts and hates injustice and jerks? It's The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl!
She has the proportionate strength and agility of a squirrel and she (mostly) looks like a girl (the tail tucked into her jeans gives her a big, awesome bum). She bumps shoulders (and sometimes knocks heads) with Iron Man and Hulk, but mostly hangs out with other college student heros like Chipmunk Hunk and Koi Boy.
What's not to love?
If you've read all the Zita the Spacegirl books and are looking for more, here's your series!
No cussing ("butts" is not a cuss word), no kissing (so far), and no balloon boobs. Extra points for diversity without tokenism and for macadamia nuts, those things are awesome.
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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Donate your Shorewood graduation caps & gowns
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| Donate your Shorewood cap and gown Photo by Wayne Pridemore |
They are especially in need of these sizes:
- 5”1”- 5’3”
- 5”4”-5’6”
- 5’7”-5’9”
- but will happily accept all sizes.
Drop them off at either the main office or the counseling office at Shorewood High School during school hours 7am to 3:30pm.
Shorewood is located at 17300 Fremont Ave N.
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The future of Ronald Bog - meeting Thursday
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| Ronald Bog meadow Photo by Martin deGrazia |
Thursday Meeting About Future of Ronald Bog Park, N 175th and Meridian
This Thursday, April 13, 7pm-8:30pm, in Shoreline City Council Chambers at City Hall, the Shoreline Parks Recreation and Cultural Services and Sound Transit will present plans for transforming a portion of Ronald Bog Park into protected wetlands.
The public is encouraged to attend and give comment.
Potential plans could include
- closing most of the grass meadow to foot traffic
- relocating the “Kiss” sculpture
- removing, rebuilding, and relocating the shelter by the lake
- possibly building footpaths running parallel to I-5 running north/south.
The proposed change to Ronald Bog Park is due to Sound Transit locating wetland mitigation there to replace wetlands being disturbed / removed near the fire station on 155th related to the elevated guideway.
Shoreline City Hall is located at 17500 Midvale Ave. N. For more information see the Sound Transit webpage or email Juniper Nammi at jnammi@shorelinewa.gov.
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Shorewood tennis loses tough match to Edmonds-Woodway
Wesco South Girls Tennis
Shorewood 1 Edmonds- Woodway 6
Singles
1. Sasha Gaeth SW def. Nicole Ung EW 6-0, 6-0
2. Olivia Olson EW def. Bretta Petersen SW 6-2, 6-3
3. Leona Aklipi EW def. Emily McDowell SW 6-2, 6-3
4. Christabel Jamison EW def. Tessa Galey SW 6-1, 6-2
Doubles
1. Hailey Rehnfeldt / Alexi Huffman EW def. Marin Counter / Maddie Bong SW 6-3, 7-5
2. Madey Ruenanen / Mari Cekrezi / EW def. Anna Soper / Summer Cornell SW 6-4, 6-0
3. Noor Momi / Aqhia Liu EW def. Nicole Nelson / Michelle Yang SW 6-3, 6-3
Shorewood lost a tough match to Edmonds-Woodway with the Warriors winning 6-1.
Food, dance, music, & fun: Culture Share - Bosnia & Herzegovina
There will be music, dancing, and food for all to enjoy! Come meet your neighbors and learn about different cultures.
The Culture Share on Saturday, April 29 will focus on Bosnia and Herzegovina, in partnership with Kud Ljiljan, the youth program of the Islamic Community of Bosniaks in Washington (ICBW).
The City of Shoreline is committed to ensuring a welcoming and safe community for all.
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Importance of individual testing for ADHD
Julie Quamma, Ph.D., Associate Director of the UW Learn Clinic, returns to explain the importance of individual testing to aid in learning, accommodations, and special education.
Note that construction is taking place near Evergreen Healthcare. See the webpage for detour information.
Last day to order Veteran's Bricks is Friday, April 28
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| Photo by Shari Winstead |
This brochure has all the information and an order form.
If you have any questions regarding the brick sales, contact Dwight Stevens at 206-546-2894.
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Firefighters' Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday at Saltwater Park
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| The Campbell boys cash in from left Corban, Declan, and Arlan Photo copyright Marc Weinberg |
The annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Shoreline Firefighters is this Saturday, April 15 at 1pm.
There will be separate age categories UP to age 10.
It will be held in the lower parking lot of Saltwater Park. Parking will be scarce so try to park up top and walk down.
See you there rain or shine!
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Garden beds available at Ballinger Community Garden
Six 4x8 garden beds are available at the Ballinger Community Garden behind Aldercrest Elementary, 2800 NE 200th St, Shoreline 98155
Beautiful sunny spot, well-established garden with a friendly community of gardeners.
In addition, volunteers are needed to plant and harvest gardens that grow produce for Hopelink.
Correction: original article listed the wrong elementary school
Updated 4/11/2917
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Gratitude for 9-1-1 and the dispatchers
April 9-15, 2017 is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week -- a week to celebrate the hard working men and women behind the scenes keeping our community safe.
In this day of cell phones, instant messaging, and Wi-Fi available even at the local coffee shop, it’s important that we all take a moment and appreciate how technology has influenced our daily lives.
It wasn’t that long ago (before 1969 in fact) that if you had an emergency and needed assistance from the local police or fire station, you had to know or look up their phone number (or have it written down somewhere handy).
Thankfully, in 1967, the President’s Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice recommended that a nationwide, “single number be established” for reporting emergency situations.
A month later, 911 became available for the first time.
9-1-1 call receivers and dispatchers are a critical part of public safety.
“The first person a citizen usually has contact with in a crisis is the person who answers the phone when they call 9-1-1,” said King County Sheriff John Urquhart. “Additionally our dispatchers are a life line for our deputies. 9-1-1 call receivers and dispatchers are a critical part of public safety.”
The King County Sheriff’s Office proudly supports the men and women who answer the calls and dispatch our deputies. They are an invaluable resource for the Sheriff’s Office and we proudly recognize these professionals who are committed to excellence.
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Dances of Universal Peace on Friday
The focus of each dance is in the singing of a particular sacred phrase or phrases inspired by a large variety of religious and spiritual traditions from around the world.
No experience necessary. All dances are taught.
Friday, April 14 at 7:30pm (every second Friday) at Shoreline Community Acupuncture - 18505 Firlands Ave N, Shoreline 98133.
Small donation accepted but no one turned away for lack of funds. Fragrance free please.
For more information, contact David Matthews at 206-272-0580.
Shorewood tennis player named Athlete of the Week
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| Sasha Gaeth, WIAA Female Tennis Player of the Week Photo by Arnie Moreno |
Gaeth won her seventh straight set match, helping her team knock off Meadowdale last week.
In recognition of the accomplishment, each Athlete of the Week winner receives a congratulatory letter from WIAA Executive Director, Mike Colbrese; a commemorative WIAA State Athlete of the Week t-shirt; and a certificate. Winners are also posted to the WIAA website.
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Sculptors Workshop spring studio sale in Edmonds
Frances Anderson Center (Rm. 210) at 700 Dayton St., Edmonds
46th Democrats candidate forum for Seattle Mayor and City Council
Following the forum, PCO's will finish approving the Endorsement Rules for the 2017-2019 biennium.
The 46th District Democrats includes Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, and northeast Seattle.
Female veterans from five branches of service tell their stories at American Legion meeting
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| Commander White with Major Bridget Guerrero |
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| Commander White and Commander Jillian Malzone |
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