Extra ferry service and special schedules planned for Independence Day travel

Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Photo courtesy WSDOT

The Fourth of July is one of the biggest travel holidays for the state ferry system. About 430,000 ferry passengers traveled across the Puget Sound during last year’s holiday weekend, and similar numbers are expected this year. 

To help holiday travelers get between the two destinations Washington State Ferries will add extra service as needed late night Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4.

Mukilteo - Clinton
Along with increased ridership, passengers sailing between Mukilteo and Clinton will also be using a smaller vessel.

The 144-car Tokitae will be replaced during this upcoming weekend with a smaller 124-car ferry due to a federally required inspection. Ferry travelers will need to plan ahead as the reduction in vehicle space could contribute to longer wait times.

Extra sailings
There will be additional sailings on the Mukilteo/Clinton route to accommodate for the heavy traffic and smaller ferry size. Extra sailings will also be used during the holiday weekend between Vashon Island and Fauntleroy, along with the Anacortes and San Juan Island routes. Several routes will also be on different schedules.

Tuesday, July 4
  • Edmonds/Kingston route will be on weekday holiday schedule.
  • Seattle/Bainbridge route will be on holiday Saturday sailing schedule.
  • Other changes are planned

Travel tips
Regardless of the route, all ferry passengers should prepare for longer than usual wait times and plan ahead.

Drivers can also plan ahead for increased congestion on highways as they make their way to the ferry terminals with real-time traffic information on the WSDOT traffic app for their mobile device.



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Seattle SeaChordsmen will take you to the World's Fair Saturday

Seattle SeaChordsmen Barbershop Chorus

Photos by Jerry Pickard

On Saturday July 1st at 2:00pm and 7pm, The Seattle SeaChordsmen Barbershop Chorus will be in concert at the Shorewood Performing Arts Center, 17300 Fremont Ave N.

Their show "World In Harmony" is a tribute to the 1962 Seattle World's Fair.
Elvis orders Belgian Waffles

The Seattle SeaChordsmen Barbershop Chorus is a no audition, every man welcome group. Joining them in this production will be the "Monorails" quartet, the "Blue Sky" quartet, and the 4.0 group.

The Waffle Girl dreams of
dancing with Elvis
The Sweet Adelines are the companion performance group, composed of all women. The "Frenzy" group, part of the Sweet Adelines, will perform.

It is the Seattle World's Fair, so the chorus will sing "Come and see Seattle" and "Summer of '62" which were two of the promotional songs for the Fair.

The full program includes songs that are both familiar and unfamiliar. 

In a tribute to America's military the SeaChordsmen will sing a medley of songs as performed at the Flag Pavilion during the fair.

Then ELVIS comes to the fair and makes a stop to order waffles at the Belgian Waffle House, which served the most popular treat at the World's Fair. (The real Elvis was unable to make practice and was represented by a cardboard Elvis).

Elvis tells the waffle girl, "Thank you, thank you very much!"  The chorus sings "Over The Rainbow" while the waffle girl ogles Elvis and dreams of dancing with him.

Jim Smith was an original member
and sang with the group at the
1962 World's Fair
Waffle Girl is played by Meg Shephard 2017 Ballard High School graduate and Elvis is played by David "Elvis" Lomond.

There will be medleys of Elvis songs as a tribute to the Elvis film "It Happened at the World's Fair."

For those who have seen the movie or remember the Fair, the performance of "The Bubbleator Song" may be the highlight.

Attending rehearsal was Jim Smith, 88 years old. He was a member of the original SeaChordsmen and performed with the group at the 1962 Seattle World's Fair. DSC08046

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IronsBC supports the local arts festival - with bird houses

IronsBC helped kids build 150 bird houses
during the Shoreline Arts Festival
Photo courtesy IronsBC

The past weekend, June 24-25th, Irons Brothers Construction of Shoreline sponsored the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council's annual Arts Festival.

As a sponsor, our team of carpenters, design professionals, administrative, and sales staff not only manned a booth, but worked in the sweltering heat with kids on a building project.

For eight hours each day, our team built over 150 bird houses with local area children. Not only was this project a lot of fun and helping us to develop a future carpentry work force, but we also helped house over 150 birds and their families!! 

Here is some of the information we provided to the families who built bird houses with us:

Placement and when to put up

Some birds begin courtship and nesting activities as early as February, but most birds select sites from late March through May. This is also the time when most migrating birds return to Washington. 

Nest boxes can be set out as soon as you notice new birds arriving. However, newly made bird houses need to be set out in winter to weather and air out.

Photos courtesy IronsBC

Where

Boxes should be somewhat concealed, in partial shade and placed where predators can't get to it. Check to be sure birds have an adequate, clear flight path to the entrance hole. If possible, the entrance should face away from the prevailing wind. It usually helps to put the box on a habitat edge: between a group of trees and low-growing bushes, or between bushes and an open meadow, lawn or water.

Photo courtesy IronsBC
Tips on Attracting Birds

It may take some time for birds to discover your nest box, even a couple of breeding seasons, so be patient. LEAVE UNFINISHED, no paint or stain.
  • Plant native trees and shrubs for food and shelter
  • Avoid using insecticide sprays whenever possible
  • Leave grass and bush cuttings for nesting material
  • Provide clean water in a birdbath
  • Plant colorful wildflowers that will attract insects for birds to eat
  • Leave 1-inch to 4-inch lengths of string or yarn for nesting material
  • Set out a feeder or two to entice suet and seed-eating birds 

For more bird tips and info on houses, visit WA Dept of Fish and Wildlife

To learn more about our Community Involvement click here

--IronsBC



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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Paper Wishes

Paper Wishes by Lois Sepahban

Ten year old Manami doesn't understand much about world politics. She only knows that she loves to walk on the beach on Bainbridge Island with her grandfather and her little dog, collecting shells and listening to the peaceful waves on the shore.

But it's 1942, and Manami and her family are forced by the United States government to leave their homes and most of their possessions and move to an internment camp for Japanese Americans, far away from the familiar sights and sounds of Puget Sound.

Her grandfather is resigned to the imprisonment; her older brother rebels against it. But Mirami, surrounded by events that are simultaneously normal and not-normal, stops speaking.

Instead, she expresses her thoughts and wishes in drawings that she either shares with her friends and family, or turns loose on the winds of Manzanar.

This is a relatively gentle introduction to the historic issues surrounding the internment of Pacific Coast Japanese Americans during WWII. There are some allusions to violent incidents at the camp, but Manami is always a few steps away from these, and so the reader is insulated as well.

Still, her loneliness for her dog, her confusion at the treatment of her neighbors and family by the American government, and her longing for her old life shine through the brief story, which ends before the war does.

Recommended for readers ages 10 to adult.

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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Evening roadwork on June 29 & 30 requires lane closure in LFP

Intersection of SR 522 and SR 104


The Washington Department of Transportation is restriping portions of the intersection of SR 522 and SR 104 (Bothell Way NE and Ballinger Way NE) from 9:00pm on Thursday, June 29, through 5:00am on Friday, June 30, 2017.

During this time, the inside lanes of both eastbound and westbound SR 522 (Bothell Way NE) and the inside left turn lane of eastbound SR 104 (Ballinger Way NE) will be closed to traffic.

If possible, plan ahead and try to avoid the area.



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Photo: Mock Orange and Climbing Rose

Photo by Victoria Gilleland

'Dortmund' Climbing Rose and 'Innocence' Mock Orange in bloom together.

They know they're pretty...



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New totem pole honors long-time Ronald Wastewater accountant, Northwest Hospital, and cancer patients

The base figure represents Cindy James, complete with dimples
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


A magnificent, new totem pole at Northwest Hospital was created to honor Cindy James, an accountant, who was a long-time staff member at Ronald Wastewater District in Shoreline.

Cindy battled cancer at UW Northwest and died in the fall of 2016 at the age of 52.

One day James, whose forceful personality was legend, took aside her favorite nurse and blurted: “You guys ought to get rid of that ugly totem pole.” (Referring to a 40 year old pole that stood at the entrance to the hospital).
“She said, ‘You should make a new one to honor all the cancer patients who have come through this hospital. And I know who could do the work: my brother-in-law.’

Her brother-in-law, David Boxley, is world-renowned for his dance group and his artwork. He is an elite carver whose totem poles sell for over $100,000. This pole was financed with donations and done as a labor of love for a beloved family member.

In her stylized depiction on the pole, Boxley has left James, a local accountant, standing in immortality securely but tenderly clutching the shoulders of her grandson, Dominic, 7, “the light of her life, from the day he was born.”
Boxley placed his relative — a longtime dear friend, fellow tribal dancer and enthusiastic warrior in the battle to preserve the threatened north coast tribal culture of the Tsimshian, Haida and Tlingit — at the pole’s base because she was a bedrock for her people.

Ron Judd did a wonderful feature article on Boxley and this work of art in The Seattle Times' Pacific Magazine. Read it here.

The artist did a brief interview which was posted online.



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New show at Gallery at Town Center: April Aldridge and Cheryl Hufnagel


The Gallery at Town Center Presents: 

April Aldridge and Cheryl Hufnagel
June 27 – August 12 , 2017


The Gallery at Town Center is exhibiting a selection of works by Painter April Aldridge and Painter Cheryl Hufnagel in the Gallery at Town Center which opened June 27, 2017. See these works and the creations of over 90 other local artists during gallery hours: Tuesday – Saturday, Noon to 5pm.

April Aldridge is best known for their haunting impressions of nature created in black watercolor. These paintings capture the root of the animal by distilling their movements into a bare but decadent black and white rendering. April grew up on the Florida Gulf Coast and currently lives and works in Redmond, WA.

Cheryl Hufnagel’s love of art began in early childhood. Enjoying her K–12th grade art classes, she continued her art education at Shoreline Community College, studying drawing, 2-dimensional design and art history.

In 1993, she discovered artist Doug Dawson’s book, Capturing Light and Color with Pastel. She began experimenting with pastels, grew to enjoy the medium and has worked almost exclusively in pastels ever since. Cheryl has studied with several notable pastelists including Dorisjean Colvin, Susan Ogilvie, Clark Elster, Ned Mueller, Teresa Saia, Janet Hamilton, Elizabeth Mowry, and Patty Forte Linna.

A signature member of the Northwest Pastel Society, a juried member of Seattle Co-Arts, and a member of Artists Connect of Edmonds, Cheryl is represented by the Schack Art Center in Everett, The Papery in Edmonds, Tsuga Art and Framing in Bothell, and Anabel’s Framing and Gallery in Everett. Her paintings are in many private collections in the United States. You can also find her gift cards and button jewelry in the Gallery at Town Center year-round.

The Gallery at Town Center is a program of the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Arts Council and is located inside the Lake Forest Park Town Center on the lower level. 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155.

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




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Three Shorewood baseball players on all-Wesco-South first team

Will Smith
Photo by Wayne Pridemore
Three Shorewood baseball players have won places on the all-Wesco-3A-South first team.

Division coaches have elected Thunderbird senior pitcher Will Smith, T-Bird senior infielder Arthur Pate and Shorewood senior outfielder Jake Frederickson to the 15-member first team.

Three Shorewood players and two from Shorecrest won places on the 13-member second team. 

Shorewood second-team players are senior pitcher Tanner Oxnevad, senior outfielder Bryan Host and freshman designated hitter Trent Hynek.

Shorecrest players on the second team are senior infielder Kegan Corcoran-Sipe and junior outfielder Brent Berger.

Two Shorewood and two Shorecrest players and four other Wesco South players won honorable mention.

Arthur Pate
Photo by Wayne Pridemore
The players are Shorewood seniors Patrick Antush and Connor Adams, and Shorecrest seniors Kasey Shibayama and Jason Sarver.

Shorewood finished second in the division with a 13-4 Wesco 3A record (15-5 overall) during the regular season.

 The Thunderbirds then finished second in the Northwest District 3A tournament before losing in the first round of state play and finishing with a 17-7 season record.

Shorecrest finished at the bottom of the Wesco South with a 6-11 record (7-13 overall).

The Shorewood junior varsity had a 13-4 Wesco 3A record (14-6 overall). The Shorecrest JVs had a 5-11 Wesco 3A record (6-13)

Our news partner, the Seattle Times had a full report on the all-Wesco-3A-South baseball teams here.



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Canopy Cat Rescue gets Shoreline cat out of tree - with no harm to the rescuer

Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Chirpa's ear is laid back so flat that you can't see it
She's terrified of being stuck in the tree
and she's terrified of the stranger in the tree
Shaun Sears and Tom Otto have an unusual business model.

They work on-call, 24/7, all over central Puget Sound, and they let their customers' owners decide how much to pay them.

Shaun and Tom are cat-loving arborists. As Canopy Cat Rescue, their business is getting cats out of trees.

This week they made rescues in Shoreline and Kenmore.

"For the most part," said Shaun, "the cats we rescue are very happy to see us, but sometimes ... they want to Kill Us!!" 
"That was certainly the case with Chirpa from Shoreline. 
"She was described as being just a little "standoffish", but not crazy. When I approached her in the tree, she was in straight up ATTACK-mode. 
"This didn't change how much love and compassion I put into her rescue because I understood she was very stressed and scared ... so I didn't take it personally. 
"Thankfully, I was able to get her down with my face still attached."

Shaun takes photos or short videos of every rescue and posts them on the Canopy Cat Rescue Facebook page.

Shaun and a rather startled Zuzu
Now Zuzu, from Kenmore, was much calmer - until she was just really surprised to see herself in the phone before Shaun took the photo.

Background

We created CANOPY CAT RESCUE in 2009 after discovering how very difficult it was for people to find help for their cats stuck high in trees.

As cat people ourselves, we know how horrible it feels when a cat is missing and then cries for help are heard high up in a tree.

Cold, hungry, scared, tired, and dehydrated; many cats unfortunately suffer each year after being stuck in trees.

That is why CANOPY CAT RESCUE rescues cats — anytime, day or night, in all kinds of weather.

All cats deserve to be rescued and reunited with their loved ones. We work on a donations-only basis, because it’s our mission and passion to rescue any cat stuck in any tree regardless of their families financial situation.

We rescue A LOT of cats — hundreds every year from all over the state.



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The Re-Build It Town Puppet Show - children welcome with adult

100% recycled!
At the Lake Forest Park Library, a family program -

The Re-Build It Town Puppet Show
Thursday, June 29, 4pm,
presented by KC Puppetree.

All ages welcome with adult.

Enjoy this fun, interactive musical puppet show about a monster that has stormed through town, leaving a mess of garbage behind.

The citizens must join together and recycle the material to rebuild their town!

Lower level Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way, 98155.



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Inventing the Impossible Magic Show - age 3 and older with adult

Louie Foxx
At the Shoreline Library Wednesday morning at 10:15am, Inventing the Impossible Magic Show, presented by Louie Foxx.

Ages 3 and older with adult.

Go behind the scenes to learn the secret art of inventing a magic trick! Join others in creating a new trick that explains how science and magic work together for amazing results.

Space is limited; first come, first seated.

Shoreline Library 345 NE 175th, 98155.




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Crime in Shoreline week ending 6-12-17

Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Selected items from the Shoreline police blotter week ending June 12, 2017.

-Shoreline Motel - possible rape, person threatened to stab another and was Trespassed.
-Domestic violence - son pushed mother, brothers get in fight, baby hurt.
-Drunk and incapacitated in public at Metro bus stop, 155th and Aurora, Rapid Ride stop.
-Locker rooms at Y - two thefts, one arrest
-Deaths - 5 deaths (most expected), 2 threatened suicides

05-30  Subject arrested for stealing a purse from locker room at Y.
06-01  Commercial blasting caps found in residential garage at 180xx 15th NW. Bomb disposal unit responded and removed for disposal.
06-02  House on NW 195th egged, tires slashed, graffiti spray painted on house.
06-05  CPS referral for 1-month old with possible rib injury.
06-05  Disturbance between two juvenile boys at 180th and 15th NE.
06-06  Someone tried to break into a vehicle on NE 158th, failed, then tried to break side window with a rock, failed, then successfully broke the windshield. Didn't take anything from vehicle.
06-06  Unknown male and female stole donated clothes from Ronald Commons.
06-06  Subject assaulted mother, then jumped in front of a moving vehicle on 15th NE, said she wanted to kill herself.
06-09  Subject steals mail on 15xx Burke N and walked right into a deputy.
06-09  Subject tried to start a fight at NE 180th and 15th NE and was restrained by deputies.
06-09  Locking mailbox damaged but not opened on 160xx Interlake.
06-10  Woman assaulted at Ballinger Commons.
06-10  Vehicle ran into the Ridgecrest 7-11 building.
06-11  Club Hollywood - possible kidnapping, weapon, fight. One person was taken to hospital before officers arrived. Another fled but was contacted and arrested on unrelated warrant.
06-11  Person in Aurora Drive-Thru Starbucks bathroom was Trespassed and arrested on multiple outstanding warrants.
06-11  Subject camped on Interurban Trail at 145th arrested on multiple warrants, was in possession of meth and a pipe.



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Photo: Enumclaw view

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Lee says that this was taken just outside of Enumclaw on Sunday, when it was 95 degrees in Seattle.

I had lunch with a friend at Scott's on 205th last week. Driving to the restaurant I looked ahead to a narrow view of snow covered mountains between trees. Driving back, I looked ahead to a different vista of snow covered mountains and trees.

This is a great place to live.

DKH


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Leak Detectives - Ms Sezate's 6th grade class at Meridian Park

Ms. Sezate’s 6th grade class at Meridian Park Elementary School—100% participation!

The North City Water District says that thanks to the Shoreline area elementary school “Leak Detectives” (aka students) and their awesome teachers, they’ve had a record-breaking year of great results in the annual Fix-A-Leak Challenge…

Though Ms. Sezate’s classroom wasn’t selected during the prize drawing, her students still felt like winners. By working together as a team, they learned a lot about how small efforts can make a big difference. 27 students in her classroom tested 49 toilets and found 7 leaks… many of which have already been fixed:

“We had a leak in our toilet. My dad and I took the lid off and fixed the ring. Now it doesn’t leak!” – Louis from Ms. Sezate’s 6th grade class at Meridian Park Elementary

“I am super proud of this group of students for reaching 100% participation. I overheard them coaching and encouraging each other on how to do the test just so we could reach the 100% mark. – Ms. Sezate, Meridian Park Elementary’s 6th grade teacher”



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Treatment of opioid addiction in King County expands with ICHS’ new Suboxone program

The launch of a Suboxone treatment program at International Community Health Center (ICHS) expands local capacity to treat opioid addiction to help address the rampant abuse of heroin and prescription pain medication in King County.

ICHS medical providers and pharmacies add to a limited number in the area that are currently qualified to prescribe Suboxone, an FDA-approved medication that treats opioid dependence.

Patients take Suboxone home, like any other prescription medication. Suboxone’s chemical composition helps avoid painful withdrawal.

“Opioid addiction needs to be treated and viewed the same as other medical conditions,” said Randon Aea, ICHS behavioral health manager. “For example, diabetes can be managed with support, behavior change and medication. Suboxone is proven to be safe and effective in helping people address the disease of addiction in a similarly successful fashion.”

Aea said a medical assessment, drug screening and education about the program are required for all participants, each of whom is also encouraged to seek substance abuse treatment and counseling. Patients initially see their ICHS medical provider once per week to ensure they are taking the appropriate amount of Suboxone. Once at the right dose, they may require less frequent visits.

“The prescription of Suboxone is just one step, albeit an important one,” said Aea. “Once the mind and body are stable, and free of pain and dependence to opiates, a person is better prepared to address the circumstances that may have led to their dependency.”

King County has made confronting opioid addiction a priority, announcing in January 2017 that it is moving forward on recommendations presented by a task force of experts that include prevention, increasing access to treatment on demand and reducing the number of fatal overdoses.

In 2016, 220 people in King County died from opioid overdose. According to the Washington State Patrol Crime Lab, the percentage of King County drug seizures testing positive for heroin has increased six-fold from 2008 to 2015.

ICHS’ Suboxone Treatment Program is available at its Holly Park, Chinatown-International District and Shoreline clinic locations and pharmacies, and will soon be available at ICHS’ Bellevue Clinic. Most insurance companies, including Medicaid, cover Suboxone treatment. ICHS’ commitment to health care for all, regardless of ability to pay, includes a sliding scale fee for those without insurance.

More information can be found at the ICHS website or by calling ICHS at: 206-788-3500.



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Conversation Cafe with the LFP Citizens Commission

The next event for the Lake Forest Park Citizens Commission is a "Conversation Cafe".

Theme / Topic for this month of June has been "Youth", and that will be the Theme / Topic for the Conversation Cafe also.

The gathering is at the Third Place Commons, on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.

This is a free event, open to all. People are welcome to show up when they like, and leave when they like.

Consuming food and drinks during the event is a plus for local businesses in the mall and acceptable at this event.

The group will be near the Stage Area, if available, or in the Stadler Room, if Stage unavailable, or somewhere in the Commons. Look for the Logo-Banner sign.

Third Place Commons is located at 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park.



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For CRISTA Senior Living - It’s Never 2 Late

Cristwood Retirement Community Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for It’s Never 2 Late Program

CRISTA Senior Living proudly announces their state of the art technology partner, “It’s Never 2 Late”. IN2L is dedicated to making technology and the internet accessible and enjoyable for older adults regardless of physical or cognitive limitations. A proprietary combination of adaptive hardware, software, and content, IN2L delivers a person-centered experience that engages, empowers and inspires.

Thanks to the generosity of CRISTA Senior Living donors, residents are now able to experience daily neuromuscular reeducation, strength and endurance training, cognition and safety awareness in their assisted and memory care neighborhoods at Cristwood, the Shoreline community within CRISTA Senior Living.

Cristwood is one of Washington’s first communities offering this innovative platform. Stated Debra Hawkins, Administrator: ”The IN2L has been a game changer for our residents and they are flourishing.”

CRISTA Senior Living is a registered Christian Life Plan Community where over 700 seniors reside within the Cristwood and Crista Shores (Silverdale) campuses. Founded in 1949, CRISTA Senior Living is part of the CRISTA family of ministries, joining King’s Schools, World Concern, Christian Veterinary Mission, Seattle Urban Academy, CRISTA Camps and CRISTA Media.



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Mountlake Terrace station design open house



If you missed the Shoreline open house for the Sound Transit station design, you might want to attend the station design open house in Mountlake Terrace on Wednesday.

The Mountlake Terrace station will be the closest station for residents in the north and east areas of Shoreline and the north and central areas of Lake Forest Park.

Attend the open house or go online to see updated images of the future light rail station.

Mountlake Terrace Open House, Wednesday, June 28, 6-8pm, Nile Shrine Country Club, 6601 244th St SW, Mountlake Terrace 98043

Stop by anytime.

A brief presentation starts at 6:10pm

The 8.5-mile light rail extension from Northgate to the Lynnwood Transit Center is in the final design phase, with construction scheduled to begin in 2018.

Trains will serve four stations along the route at NE 145th Street, NE 185th Street, the Mountlake Terrace Transit Center at 236th Street SW, and the Lynnwood Transit Center at 48th Avenue West.

By 2021, Sound Transit will expand light rail to the U District, Roosevelt and Northgate. In 2023 trains will reach Shoreline, Mountlake Terrace, Lynnwood, Mercer Island, Bellevue and Overlake / Redmond.

Next up will be extending light rail to Federal Way and downtown Redmond in 2024. From there, continuing expansions will focus on Tacoma, West Seattle, Ballard, Everett, South Kirkland and Issaquah, forming a 116-mile regional system.



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LFP City Council - 5-Acre Woods

5-Acre Woods
Photo by Jerry Pickard
By Diane Hettrick

The Lake Forest Park City Council will meet on Thursday, June 29, 7pm, City Hall Council Chambers, 17425 Ballinger Way NE, in a meeting postponed from June 22.

Main item on the agenda is Resolution 1620 /
Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Letter Requesting a Waiver of Retroactivity from the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office for the Seattle Public Utilities Property Known as 5-Acre Woods

The 5-Acre Woods property is the largest piece of undeveloped property in Lake Forest Park.  A citizen group spearheaded by the Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation is raising money for purchase of the property and lobbying the city to take it over as a natural park. See previous article.

According to the citizen group, "Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) acquired the land many years ago for a water reservoir site but never developed it for that purpose, so they intend to sell it; the property hasn’t been used by anyone for forty years - except the wildlife!"

The City is considering alternatives to acquire the property. The agenda item pertains to paperwork necessary to acquire grant monies.

Should the City be successful in acquiring the properties, the City must submit a Waiver of Retroactivity request to the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office  (RCO) to remain eligible for RCO funds that could be used to reimburse acquisition costs. If granted, the City will be eligible for two RCO grant cycles (two year cycles).

What is not clear is whether the LFPSF and the City are in sync about development on the site. The citizen group wants to keep the entire property as woods with nature trails. The City may be considering development on part of the property.

Stay tuned.



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Fourth of July: not a pet's favorite holiday

Monday, June 26, 2017

Scared of fireworks
Fireworks are beautiful to look at, but they can be scary for our pets. The bangs and booms are hard on their sensitive hearing, and even the calmest pet can get upset by the unfamiliar loud noises.

To help your pet cope with the noise from fireworks, and reduce the chance that it runs away, Regional Animal Services of King County offers these tips:

  1. Keep your pet secured indoors in the quietest room of your home while fireworks are going off. You can also use soothing music or television as a distraction. Some pets will stay calmer when placed in a secure crate in a darkened, quiet room.
  2. If your pet is normally kept outside, bring them inside or put them in a well-ventilated garage or shed or in a basement during fireworks displays.
  3. Make sure your pet is licensed and has an ID tag or microchip. Pets with ID have a much greater chance of being returned to their owners.
  4. Don't assume that your pet won't react just because you haven't had problems in the past. Sometimes, pets become sensitive to loud noises later in life.

If your pet is lost, check in person at PAWS and check back often. It may take some time before spooked pets are brought to shelters.

PAWS shelters strays from Brier, Edmonds, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Mill Creek, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo, Shoreline and Woodinville.
If your pet is not at PAWS, please keep coming back. Your pet may arrive the next day or the next week, and since many animals look alike we cannot guarantee we will be able to match a completed lost report with your pet. Your chances of finding your pet increase if you return to the shelter on a regular basis.

Here's PAWS information for missing pets
Here's PAWS information for when you find a pet

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LFP blood drive Saturday will save lives

NW Bloodworks is delighted with the turn out for the Lake Forest Park blood drive on Saturday, June 24, 2017. Here's their report of the results.

Results for Saturday, June 24th!
  • Total Registered Donors: 22 – Thank you!
  • Units of Blood Collected: 20 – Not every donor is able to donate each time. We must give credit to everyone that tries! Thank you!

Lives Saved
: Since each donation is separated into red cells, platelets and plasma, your donations will help save the lives of up to 60 patients in our community.

We had a total of 4 first time donors. This is fantastic! Welcome! We hope you will become a career donor with Bloodworks Northwest.

We had 14 donors who have given more than 8 pints of blood in their lifetime. One donor has given 94 pints! This is evidence that Lake Forest Park Towne Centre donors are committed to helping save lives! Thank you for your tremendous support!

On behalf of Bloodworks Northwest and the hospitals that we serve, THANK YOU.

For those who were able to donate whole blood, you’ll be eligible again 56 days from your donation, August 19th and we hope to see you at the next blood drive.



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Art work stolen from Richmond Beach Saltwater Park

Stolen from Richmond Beach Saltwater Park


From the Board of the Richmond Beach Community Association

Sometime Sunday night one of our beloved Beach Orcas was stolen from its post at the entrance to Richmond Beach Saltwater Park.

The individual(s) that made the decision to steal from our Richmond Beach community may be rethinking that decision in the light of day, and since this is a "small town" of caring and concerned neighbors who love to talk, it is unlikely that this theft will go unsolved for long.

Since this was a valuable piece of commissioned art, if the orca is not returned, we will have no choice but to move forward with an investigation, police involvement and potential subsequent charges.

Before we start down that path, we would like to offer a “no-questions-asked” drop-off of the Orca, regardless of its current condition.

Please deliver our orca to the Richmond Beach Library by Friday, June 30.

As a board we thought long and hard about this project and whether an installation of orcas would work in Richmond Beach. We all felt that this was a place where sense of community could and would protect these beauties for years to come.

Needless to say, we are saddened for all concerned -- the artist who created it, the community that paid for it and the folks, especially the children, who delight in them.

Let’s work together, hold out for someone to do the right thing and keep our Beach Orcas from becoming an endangered species.

Please contact RBCA Executive Director Sheri Ashleman at (206) 542-9147 with information relating to the missing orca.



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Photos: Fire in the sky

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

The hot weather has been producing some dramatically red sunsets, like this one taken by Lee Lageschulte over Puget Sound.

Amazing to see the separated rays of sun shooting up into the dark clouds.



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Shoreline Arts Festival ends on a blistering hot day

People didn't seem to mind the heat at the food court
Photo by Jerry Pickard

Mr. Feelgood and the Firm Believers
Photo by Jerry Pickard

There were a few seats left in the shade for the music.

Northwest Junior Pipe Band booth
Photo by Jerry Pickard

Seems like the festival gets more variety every year. 



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Lake Forest Park/Richmond Beach/Shoreline READS Steve Olson

Eruption: The Untold Story of Mount St. Helens by Steve Olson

Shoreline and Richmond Beach have joined with Lake Forest Park READS again this year, marking the thirteenth year of this community literary event.

In Eruption, author Steve Olson investigates the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, one of the largest in human history, combining details from science, history, politics, and the stories of the 57 people who died.

Richmond Beach Library Book Discussion Group
Monday, July 10, 7pm, Richmond Beach Library

Shoreline Library Book Discussion Group
Monday, July 17, 7pm, Shoreline Library

Author Event: Steve Olson
 Monday, July 31, 7pm, Third Place Commons Stage

Third Place Books offers 20% off on this title June 1 through July 31. Sponsored by the City of Lake Forest Park’s Library Advisory Committee, Friends of the Shoreline, Richmond Beach, and Lake Forest Park Libraries, Friends of Third Place Commons, and Third Place Books.



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Raise the roof and sing with Nancy Stewart


Raise the Roof and Sing!

Throughout history people have used songs to inspire change, help work go faster, celebrate and make the planet a happier place.

Sing along to new and familiar songs!

Thursday, June 29, 10:30am, presented by Nancy Stewart.

Family program, all ages welcome with adult.

Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline 98177.



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A warning from Lake Forest Park Police

Boating and Water Skiing Safety

It’s the first days of summer and the weather has been great. That means lots of boaters enjoying Lake Washington. The PD has already received a couple of complaints regarding boating and water skiing. 

Here are a few tips:

Water skiing:
  • Watercraft must be operated by at least 2 people.
  • It is unlawful to waterski within 100 yards of shore.
  • There is no towing from sunset to sunrise.
  • Floatation devices must be worn.
The 100 yard rule is highlighted because that is a violation that happens often around here. Please be respectful of those living on the water and stay back, it’s safer for everyone!

Boating regulations fact sheet:
  • King County Boating Restrictions are listed in the King County Code under Title 12, Section 44: Public Peace, Safety and Morals, Boating Regulations.
  • Personal watercraft are considered vessels and must comply with all pertinent regulations.
  • ALL vessels must have at least one USCG approved personal flotation device per passenger onboard.
  • Boater Education Cards: Anyone born on or after January 1, 1955, must have a boater education card to operate a vessel with an engine of 15 or more horsepower.
  • Powered vessels are required to remain 50 feet from swimmers when the propeller is engaged.
  • Non-motorized craft have the right-of-way.
  • Make sure to inspect your watercraft at the boat launch before entry and after exit to avoid spreading any invasive or nuisance aquatic plants or animals to other lakes.

Here's the King County code on the subject

Be safe and have fun!

--Lake Forest Park Police



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Summer concerts: Edmonds Arts Commission Free Summer Concerts

Edmonds Arts Commission presents a summer of free concerts in the park on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in July and August.


The series offers something for all ages and musical tastes, from traditional folk, pop and jazz music to Shakespeare and some clowning around for the kids. 2017 Summer Concerts sponsors are Lynnwood Honda, Acura of Lynnwood, and The Hazel Miller Foundation. A complete calendar can be found here

Good Company Electric Swing Band
CITY PARK, 3RD AVE S AND PINE ST, SUNDAYS, 3 – 4pm. FREE ADMISSION. Concerts cancelled at 2:30pm in case of rain.

July 9, Wooden O and Seattle Shakespeare Co, Much Ado About Nothing

Shakespeare’s screwball comedy kicks off the summer concert series this year. Crazy schemes are afoot to ruin everyone’s happiness through dire accusations. Will love win out in the end? Directed by Jon Kretzu. (NOTE: performance is 3 – 4:45 pm).

July 16, East-West International Project

Founded by Artistic Director and accordion virtuoso Sergei Teleshev, the East-West International Project brings together musicians with different musical backgrounds and traditions for a unique sound. Sergei Teleshev on accordion, Sean Peterson on bass and vocalists Galina Kaluzhina and Viktoriya Hewitt.

July 23, Good Co Electro Swing Band

Good Co Electro Swing Band combines the speakeasy flapper sound of the 1920s and gypsy jazz guitar riffs with the funky beat and electric sound of today's dance music. Electro Swing makes for the best dance party music this side of the 20th century.

July 30The Music of "Four"

The union of these four musicians gave rise to contemporary American roots and Americana Folk Rock music, inspired by some of Rock and Jazz greats. The band features Steve Stusser on guitar, ukulele and vocals; Burnie Nitro on electric bass, harmonica and vocals; Doug McIntosh on drums; and songwriter Rick Ravenscroft on acoustic guitar and vocals.

Aug 6, Steel Magic Northwest Steel Drum Youth and Adult Bands

A South Snohomish/North King County music program founded by Gary Gibson, Steel Magic Northwest’s mission is “to teach music, teamwork, leadership, and other important life skills, and to build community through the context of the modern steel orchestra.” The youth and adult bands perform together on the same stage in this fun summer concert.

Aug 13, 85th Street Big Band

A 20-piece Big Band orchestra under the direction of vocalist Amy Arthur, the 85th Street Big Band plays favorites from the 1930s, ‘40s, and ‘50s, as well as some Blues, including tunes made famous by Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and Nat King Cole, among others.

Aug 20, The Debutones

The Debutones play an eclectic blend of country, folk, and bluegrass music, featuring tight harmony singing and great instrumental accompaniment. Fronted by vocalists Debby Nagusky and Don Share, the band includes Greg Glassman on vocals and bass, Julian Smedley on vocals and violin, and Bob Knetzger on Dobro and banjo.

Leapin' Louie
HAZEL MILLER PLAZA LUNCH TIME CONCERTS, 5TH AVE S and MAPLE ST, TUESDAYS, NOON - 1 PM. FREE ADMISSION. Concerts take place rain or shine.

July 18, Leapin' Louie Cowboy Comedy Show

David Lichtenstein’s Leapin’ Louie is a western comedy show featuring lots of physical comedy, trick roping, fancy whip cracking, juggling, unicycling and new vaudeville and alternative circus performance.

July 25, Kelly Shirey and Co
Kelly’s music is best described as down home acoustic rock mixed with a bit of blues and modern pop. Performances include a selection of his original songs and cover songs by artists such as Avett Brothers, Ryan Adams, Lorde, The Beatles, Damien Rice, Iron and Wine, Jack Johnson, and countless others. Kelly is joined by musicians Jake Sand and Jessie Sinclair-Nixon.

Aug 1 Arturo Rodriguez and His Rhythm Ambassadors

Rhythm Ambassadors’ Blues, Jazz and World Music mission is to act as cultural emissaries for students of all ages and communities by facilitating historical and cultural awareness through the language of music and dance.

Aug 8, Roberto the Magnificent

Captivating audiences for more than two decades, Edmonds’ own Robert Stuverud (a.k.a. Roberto the Magnificent) juggling and comedy show is recognized as one of the nation's unique variety acts throughout the country.

Aug 15, Kalani Kahaialii Hawaiian Music
Enjoy the traditional music of the islands and celebrate the richness of living “aloha.”

Aug 22, Ed Hartman Marimba

Ed Hartman has recorded and performed with numerous bands and orchestras, including Tingstad and Rumbel, Tickle Tune Typhoon, and Ellipsis. He has written articles, sheet music and books about music for Olympic Publications and C. Alan Publications, and his albums "The River", "Northwest Passage", and "Marimbells of Christmas" have received national critical acclaim.

Mark Lewis Jazz Quartet
HAZEL MILLER PLAZA EVENING CONCERTS, 5TH AVE S & MAPLE ST, THURSDAYS, 5 - 6:30 PM. FREE ADMISSION. Concerts take place rain or shine.

July 20, Mark Lewis Jazz Quartet

Gig Harbor native Mark Lewis is a well-traveled alto saxophonist and flutist who has created a large body of jazz music over the past four decades. He’s been a part of jazz scenes from Seattle and San Francisco to Rotterdam and Paris. His new album, “The New York Session,” features piano legend George Cables, veteran bassist Essiet Essiet, and drummer Victor Lewis.

July 27, CD Woodbury Blues Trio

Internationally recognized rising star of the Pacific NW Blues scene with his work as singer, songwriter, and guitarist, CD Woodbury brings his contemporary blues, roots music, rhythm & blues, jazz, and New Orleans influenced music with his newly formed trio to Edmonds. Featuring Don Montana on drums and bassist Patrick McDanel.

Aug 3, African All Stars

A popular festival band, The African All Star’s repertoire includes Hi-life, Soukous, Juju, Calypso, and Reggae and highlights the language, culture and art of many African countries.

Aug 10, Jessica Lynne Contemporary Country

A native of Haslev, Denmark, Jessica Lynne, now a resident of Seattle, is a rising country star and one of London Tone Music’s most successful artists. She had a televised audition for The Voice in 2014 and has opened for Keith Anderson, Lady Antebellum and Tim McGraw.

Aug 17, Mariachi Fiesta Mexicana

Mariachi is a regional Mexican folk music played on string instruments originally called “Son Jaliscience,” that evolved in the twentieth century to include brass instruments and incorporating other musical styles such as Polka and the waltz we are familiar with today. Mariachi Fiesta Mexicana was formed in 1988 and is led by Paco Garay. Based in Seattle, the band has played to thousands of people over the years, from private gatherings to large public festivals.

Aug 24, 20/20 A Cappella Group

20/20 is an all-male quintet based out of Ellensburg with a fresh approach to modern music and A Capella. They have an EP, titled “Cover Art,” and are a popular performance group throughout the region.

Thank you to City Park Summer Concert Sponsors Lynnwood Honda and Acura of Lynnwood and Hazel Miller Summer Concert Sponsor Hazel Miller Foundation

Concerts’ program subject to change. All concerts are accessible for persons with disabilities. Call 425-771-0228 or 425-771-0230 for information.



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Reminder: Blood Drive Monday at LFP Presbyterian

Hosted by Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church and BloodworksNW

Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church, 17440 Brookside Blvd NE, Fellowship Hall

Monday, June 26, 2017 from 1-7pm
(closed 3-4pm)
Schedule online or call 1-800-398-7888.

Walk-ins are also welcome! Invite/bring a friend!
Photo ID or BWNW/PSBC blood donor card required at time of donation.

Consider being a lifesaver this summer by sharing a little time and blood at one of our community blood drives. Thanks for considering and donating!


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Storytelling workshop Jul 23 in Shoreline

The Briarcrest Neighborhood Association presents a Storytelling Workshop on Sunday, July 23 from 1-4pm at the North City Water District boardroom, 1519 NE 177th St, Shoreline 98155.

Step into your own storytelling style! The Briarcrest Neighborhood Association invites you to a very special event with master storytellers Anne Rutherford and Norm Brecke on Sunday, July 23.

During this three-hour interactive workshop you will learn about story form and performance skills as well as share ideas for developing and crafting personal stories for an audience. Workshop participants will leave with a story idea (or two!)

Space is limited to 30 participants (age 12 and up.) Email Alice to reserve your spot! This workshop is funded in part by a generous grant from the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council. Donations of $5 to $10 will be gladly accepted at the door.


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Senior Center conducting tours of Senior Living Facilities



For the next three months, six local Senior Living Facilities are offering tours so you can learn more about their services and living options.

Each facility will provide transportation from the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park senior center to their site. All tours include lunch.

We hope you, your family and friends will take advantage of this great opportunity to see “what’s out there”.

Reservations are a MUST! Spaces are limited, so make your reservations early!

Call the Senior Center at 206 365-1536 or come to the Center at: 
18560 1st Ave NE #1, Shoreline 8:30 am-3:30pm, Monday – Friday


Mountlake Terrace Plaza, 23303 58th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace
  • July 18th, Lunch and Tour
  • Pick-up: 11:00 am
  • Return: 1:00 pm


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Sheriff's Office will hold meeting about sex offenders July 11 in Shoreline

Sunday, June 25, 2017

The King County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a Public Notification Meeting in the City of Shoreline. This meeting will address Public Safety and issues related to Registered Sex Offenders.

It will be held on July 11, 2017 at Shoreline Fire headquarters, 17525 Aurora Ave N, 98133.

Note that the only way into the property is a driveway accessed from southbound Aurora.

The meeting will be from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. This meeting is open to the public. If you have any questions and/or concerns contact Det. Santos.

Frequently Asked Question: What are the different sex offender levels and what do they mean?

Level 1:
The vast majority of registered sex offenders are classified as Level 1 offenders. They are considered at low risk to re-offend. These individuals may be first time offenders and they usually know their victims. Information regarding Level 1 offenders is not typically included in the search.

Level 2:
Offenders have a moderate risk of re-offending. They generally have more than one victim and the abuse may be long term. These offenders usually groom their victims and may use threats to commit their crimes. These crimes may be predatory with the offender using a position of trust to commit their crimes. Typically these individuals do not appreciate the damage they have done to their victims.

Level 3:
Offenders are considered to have a high risk to re-offend. They usually have one or more victims and may have committed prior crimes of violence. They may not know their victim(s). The crime may show a manifest cruelty to the victim(s) and these offenders usually deny or minimize the crime. These offenders commonly have clear indications of a personality disorder.

Kidnapping:
If the victim is a minor and not related to the offender then the offender is required to register for this offense.

Disclaimer: The sex offender level is determined by the law enforcement agency in which the sex offender resides. The King County Sheriff's Office is not responsible for the sex offender rating completed by another law enforcement agency. Any questions regarding a sex offender's level should be directed to the law enforcement agency in which the offender resides.

Please Note: The database contains information about Level 2 and Level 3 offenders, kidnapping offenders and Level 1 offenders who are out of compliance with the registration requirements. The addresses listed are NOT exact addresses, but an address block where the sex offender has reported he or she resides.

Click the following link to search the King County Sheriff's Office Sex Offender Website:

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