Free Shakespeare in the Park Wednesday at Richmond Beach Library park

Monday, July 10, 2017


CONCERTS IN THE PARK – Much Ado About Nothing
Presented by Seattle Shakespeare Company and Wooden O Productions
July 12, 6:30pm (rain or shine)
Richmond Beach Community Park
Shoreline 98177

Gather your family and friends, pack a picnic and a blanket or low chair, and come enjoy a free performance of Much Ado About Nothing by Seattle Shakespeare Company and Wooden O Productions at 6:30pm on Wednesday, July 12 at Richmond Beach Community Park.

About Much Ado About Nothing:

Shakespeare’s screwball comedy features the bantering of two of his cleverest characters. For Beatrice and Benedick love is a game of wits played with guarded hearts. Yet everyone can see they’re meant for each other. Newly engaged Hero and Claudio conspire to trick the pair into admitting their affections and falling for each other. But schemes are afoot to ruin everyone’s happiness through dire accusations. Will love win out in the end? (Learn more about the production here.)

Performed by Seattle Shakespeare Co’s Wooden O Productions, this production is directed by Jon Kretzu and, of course, written by William Shakespeare.

Plus, wet your whistle during the show at the free “Hydration Station,” organized by Concerts in the Park presenting sponsor, Aegis Living of Shoreline.

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council’s Concerts in the Park are always free and held at various community parks throughout Shoreline and Lake Forest Park on Wednesdays in July and August at 6:30pm, rain or shine. Concerts in the Park is supported by the City of Shoreline, City of Lake Forest Park, 4Culture, Aegis Living of Shoreline, and by Arts Council members and donors.

For more information and details, visit the Arts Council’s website or call 206-417-4645.

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to nurture all of the arts in the community through programs and events, arts education, advocacy, and support for artists and arts organizations.



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Shoreline resident in production at Seattle Children's Theatre

Shoreline resident Lauren Hwang will play a Flamingo Pink Duck in the Seattle Children's Theatre production of Mario and the Comet from July 20-22 for ages 7 and up in the Charlotte Martin Theater at Seattle Center.

The production stars local drama students in cast and crew roles working alongside professional SCT staff and director Courtney Sale, SCT Artistic Director. Book and lyrics by Gabriel Jason Dean; music and lyrics by David Dabbon.

The Venedicci Comet is headed straight toward Earth. Apocalyptics predict that it will strike, causing total annihilation; while most scientists speculate it will be a near-miss and Earthlings will behold history’s most awe-inspiring celestial event. 
Either way, Mario is prepared. With a chorus of rubber ducks and soaring songs about the theory of relativity, Mario and the Comet is a new musical adventure-comedy about how absence can be like an earth-shattering comet; but when faced together as a family, it can become a thing of beauty— a celebration of life and love.

$12 tickets are available online or by contacting the SCT Box Office at 206-441-3322.

Seattle Children’s Theatre, celebrates its 43nd season in 2017-2018. Since its inception, SCT has gained acclaim as a leading producer of professional theatre, educational programs, and new scripts for young audiences.


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Twin Ponds restrooms closed for renovation July 12-21

Closed for interior renovations July 12-21
Restrooms at Twin Ponds Park will close beginning the morning of Wednesday, July 12 and reopen the afternoon of Friday, July 21.

The floors and walls of the restrooms will be epoxy coated and new LED light fixtures will be installed along with new doors.

Temporary portable restrooms will be supplied during the closure.

The renovations are being funded through the City’s Capital Improvement Plan.

Questions, contact Project Manager Noel Hupprich 206-801-2472.



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Woody's Food Frenzy - food drive and benefit concert for Hopelink


Woody's at 19508 Aurora Ave N is holding a Food Frenzy and Concert again this year, as a benefit for Shoreline's Hopelink.

From now until July 22 they welcome donations of cash and canned food.

On Saturday, July 22, they are holding a concert from 8pm to midnight. Concert starts around 8.30pm. Ages 21 and over. 

The cover charge is $5 or 5 cans of food. Donations can also be dropped off beginning at Noon.

There will be drink specials. Ivar's clam chowder will be for sale with all proceeds benefiting Hopelink.

Note that parking is extremely limited so you are advised to Cab, Lyft or Uber to Woody's for the concert.

All money and donated food goes to Hopelink in Shoreline.

Last year we won a category for collecting the most food and $. We are hoping to top it this year.

Food Lifeline, the "Food Banks' food bank" is the sponsor of the overall food drive with many organizations participating. As the role of Food Lifeline is to take in food in large quantities and repackage it for distribution to food banks, they are happy to have individual events name their own benefit organization.

Woody's staff will be packing up donations and cash and delivering them to Shoreline Hopelink.



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Tiny Homes at NW SolarFest

Filmmakers Alexis Stephens and Christian Parsons
have traveled 25,000 miles with their tiny house

Curious about the tiny house craze? Do you think you could live in one?

You have the opportunity to tour several tiny homes, speak to a builder and with tiny home dwellers.

Tiny House Expedition will be stopping at NW SolarFest as part of an extraordinary journey across the U.S. in a tiny house.

NW SolarFest, Saturday, July 22, 10am - 5pm, Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133, free.

Alexis Stephens and Christian Parsons, a filmmaker duo, are inspiring others to redefine home and rethink housing as means to provide more sustainable options, more meaningful lifestyles and more connected communities.

They are the creators of Tiny House Expedition and are on a journey with a purpose across North America with their DIY tiny home. To date, they have traveled over 25,000 miles, and counting!

They will answer your questions about tiny living, while giving tours of their charming home on wheels.

At 3pm join Alexis and Christian in the theater for a screening of their documentary film Living Tiny Legally.

Living Tiny Legally is an educational documentary series that explores the potential benefits tiny housing can bring to a community, the legal obstacles and how these are being overcome in a growing number of cities and in model building codes.

Seattle Tiny Homes, a local tiny house builder, will have their Alki model on display.

Seattle Tiny Homes specializes in tiny structures on wheels. They believe smaller abodes create serenity and simplicity, and are better for the environment.

You can use a tiny structure as a home, a mother-in-law apartment, a retirement cottage, an extra bedroom for a college student, a home office, or a studio. Your home is personalized and built to the highest standards of quality. All their completed structures are licensed as RV travel trailers.

Susan Bernado and Courtenay Fletcher, author and illustrator of The Big Adventures of Tiny House, will be doing readings of their children’s book throughout the day.

The irresistible rhymes and delightfully detailed illustrations in this new classic from the creators of Sun Kisses, Moon Hugs are sure to enchant children – and the book’s gentle messages about sustainable living and working together will delight parents and teachers as well.

The Big Adventures of Tiny House is a story of adventure and community, and most importantly a fresh take on the meaning of home. Susan and Courtenay beautifully capture the spirit of the tiny house movement— a pioneering lifestyle centered around meaningful experiences and friendships, and adorably charming to boot.

Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) will be on hand to talk about their tiny house villages for the homeless and Susan and Courtenay will be donating 25% of their book sales to this local nonprofit.

Readings at 11:30 in the KIDZone, 12:30pm and 2:30pm in the theater.




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Reminder: Sheriff's Office meeting about sex offenders Tuesday in Shoreline

The King County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a Public Notification Meeting to address Public Safety and issues related to Registered Sex Offenders on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at the Shoreline Fire headquarters, 17525 Aurora Ave N, 98133, 6:30pm – 8:30pm.

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

This meeting is open to the public.

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:

King County Sheriff's Office Sex Offender Website



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Dog Days of Summer



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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For the Birds: Which Red Bird is at Your Feeder?

Male Purple Finch note: red wing color
Text and Photos by Christine Southwick

We have two red-toned birds that live in our area year-round, the House Finch and the Purple Finch.

The House Finch has a wider range and is common throughout the state, the Purple Finch is more selective, and is only found this side of the Cascades.

How can you tell which finch is which?

If you are lucky, “your” male Purple Finch will be that glorious raspberry that led to its naming.

Male House Finch note: non-red wing color
But what if you have really reddish finches, that look different, but you don’t know which is which?

Here are some clues that could help you.

First, male Purple Finches have red on their wings (edges and wing-bars) and their back; male House Finches do not.

House Finches have white wing bars, with no red on their shoulders or wing edges. Both finches have red tones on their rumps.

The females are usually even harder to distinguish. 

One of the easiest way to identify a female Purple Finch from a female House Finch is to look for a clear belly on the former, rather than streaking extending from the grayish breast down to the tail on House Finches. 

Female Purple Finches have a bold head pattern (think long white-eyebrow), whereas female House Finches have indistinct facial markings.

Two Female Purple Finches note: white eyebrow, clear bell
The tails of Purple Finches are shorter than House Finches, and the bills are straighter, but honestly, these two details don’t really help me most of the time.

The buffy chevron-marked breast and clear belly, plus the head markings are what I use for a positive ID of Purple Finch females.

Another clue, House Finches are gregarious and often come to feeders here in groups, while Purple Finches tend to come singly or in pairs.

The Purple Finch’s song is a series of rich musical warbles, whereas House Finches have less-full (hoarse) warbling notes ending with a zeee. The House Finch’s song is sweet, but the Purple Finch’s rich tones always bring a smile to my face.

Female and male House Finches
note: heavy streaking on belly
Actually, it is when I first hear a male Purple Finch’s melodious notes that I look for this delightful songster. 

Imagine my delight when this year’s Purple Finch male (both male and female Purple Finches sing) was singing low in my willow tree, instead of up at the top of the evergreen trees where it commonly belts out its territorial song.

Both House and Purple finches prefer Black-oil Sunflower Seeds.



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Deseret Summer Party - hot dogs for all and a Sweep for one

Bill Quinby checking out after his 60 second
shopping spree as the lucky shopper at DI Saturday
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

One lucky Deseret Industries (DI) shopper won a 60 second shopping sweep at the Summer Party on Saturday, July 8.

60 seconds doesn't sound like much at all, but winning shopper Bill Quinby filled his cart with big items during his run.

Shoppers line up for hot dogs
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


Three guitars. A large foot locker. A large toy. Some smaller items along the way.

All the time the crowd was cheering him on.

There were plenty of bargains to go around.

Shoes, anyone?
Photo by Steven H. Rotinson


In the parking lot, Dante's Inferno served hot dogs.

Balloons were everywhere - inside and out - and the mood was festive.

Deseret Industries (DI) is located at 17935 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133. Its focus is on job training, recycling goods, and bargains!



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Photo: Being neighborly

Sunday, July 9, 2017

Photo by Seattle Poppy

On this hot day, a resident on 9th south of NE 185th put out bottles of water for walkers. There was also a water dish for dogs.

The note reminds everyone to hydrate!



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Shoreline lunchtime music series

Eric Ode will perform on August 1
at Saltwater Park in a free concert
Tuesdays, July 11 - August 15 from 12noon to 1pm in local parks. Free concerts for all ages!

All concerts begin at 12:00pm. An alternate location may be scheduled in case of rain. Call 206-801-2600 after 11:00am on concert day for rainout information.


July 11 - Eric Haines
Comedy Juggler
Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, 2021 NW 190th St

July 18 - Eli Rosenblatt
Children’s Musician
Hamlin Park, 16006 15th Ave NE

July 25 - The Islanders
Steel Drum Band
Cromwell Park, 18030 Meridian Ave N

August 1 - Eric Ode
Children's Performer
Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, 2021 NW 190th St

August 8 - Reptile Isle
Reptile Show
Cromwell Park: 18030 Meridian Ave N

August 15 - Johnny Bregar
Children's Performer
Hamlin Park, 16006 15th Ave NE
In partnership with the Shoreline Historical Museum.



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Annual Rotary maintenance work event in the Shoreline Rotary Conifer Arboretum

Shoreline Rotary members maintain the
Rotary Conifer Arboretum in Ronald Bog


Members of the Rotary Club of Shoreline held their annual maintenance work event at the Shoreline Rotary Conifer Arboretum in Ronald Bog Park on Saturday July 8, 2017.

The work completed by members included cleaning of the Kiosk, weeding the sedums on the Kiosk roof, trail maintenance, installation of trunk protection on newer trees, watering of trees, and general clipping and pruning of vegetation.

The weather was great and the members had an enjoyable outing. Future projects in the Arboretum were scoped out.

The Rotary Club of Shoreline, in 1991 initiated projects in the park including flower bulb and tree plantings. In 1997, the Shelter was constructed by the Shoreline Breakfast Rotary Club.

About 10 years ago, the Kiosk was constructed and there was a City of Shoreline dedication involving community leaders including Rotarians.

Over the years, many native conifer tree species have been planted in the Arboretum. Also, a walking path has been constructed throughout the site.

In collaboration with the City of Shoreline, recently a change was made on the entrance sign to include Rotary and the ‘wheel’. Rotary is now connected to the Arboretum including the Kiosk. 

Annually, Rotary volunteers maintain the Arboretum including the Kiosk.

This year volunteers included Rotarians Dick Nicholson and Diane Pottinger (Shoreline Rotary Parks / Environmental team leaders); Robert Brouillard, Ray Coffey, Bill Forney, Bob Hauck, Leonid Kisselev, Bill and Judy MacCully, Andrew Thurman, and Angie Yu.

The Community is encouraged to come out and enjoy the Arboretum located at 2301 N 175th St, Shoreline.

--Dick Nicholson




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Crime in Shoreline week ending 6-26 - vehicle thefts and a few burglaries

Selected items from the Shoreline police blotter week ending June 26, 2017

Theft at Y
Shoreline Motel: car stolen

6-14  Problem with homeless man in wheelchair who is threatening people in Aurora Square with a knife and broken glass.
6-16  Motorcycle stolen from underground garage at Malmo.
6-17  Stolen vehicle recovered.
6-17  Vehicle stolen from 179xx Linden.
6-18  Residents blocked large dog door with an air conditioner, but burglars removed A/C and crawled in.
6-18  Attempted auto theft 167xx Whitman.
6-18  Attempted auto theft 163xx Densmore.
6-18  Basement burglarized, possibly while residents were home 18xx N 205th.
6-19  Vehicle stolen in Seattle recovered in parking lot on Aurora.
6-19  Burglary 199xx 20th NE.
6-19  Window broken in possible attempted burglary on NE 155th.
6-20  Man contacted after causing a disturbance at a local residence; arrested on multiple warrants.
6-20  Stolen vehicle recovered at 167xx Whitman N.
6-20  Stolen vehicle recovered at 147xx 20th NE.
6-21  Vehicle stolen from 167xx Whitman.
6-21  Pedestrian violation turns into foot pursuit and arrest for felony warrant.
6-21  Parents tired of their son coming home with things he has stolen.
6-22  Two people contacted for sleeping in Sears parking lot arrested on felony warrants.
6-22  Dockside Cannabis - burglars cut power to building and pried open the rear door but fled when alarm sounded.
6-22  Vehicle stolen from Aurora Village park n ride.
6-22  Vehicle stolen from behind business on Ballinger Way after leaving it unlocked with keys in it.
6-22  Vehicle stolen from N Jackson park n ride on 147th and 5th NE.
6-23  Scooter stolen from bike rack at Shoreline library.
6-23  One person assaulted the other with a baseball bat and knocked out his tooth.
6-24  Garage on Linden broken into and luggage rack taken.
6-24  Front door lock damaged in attempted burglary on 14th NE.



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November ballot will have no state initiatives, referenda or constitutional amendments

Evan Smith
By Evan Smith

Ballots for the November 7 general election will have no statewide initiatives, referenda or constitutional amendments for the first time in more than 45 years.

The Friday deadline to submit petitions for initiatives to the people passed with no sponsor submitting petitions.

Sponsors cancelled a Friday appointment to submit petitions for an initiative to require anyone using a public restroom or locker room to use the room assigned to his or her sex at birth.

Initiative promoter Tim Eyman had said a few days earlier that his proposed property-tax cutting initiative did not have enough signatures.

A spokeswoman at the secretary of state's office said Friday that no one had taken out referendum petitions, that no initiatives to the legislature had qualified last winter and that the legislature had proposed no constitutional amendments.

The only possible statewide ballot measures would be non-binding advisory votes on tax measures passed by the 2017 Legislature.

A King County veterans and social services levy may be on November ballots around the County. The County Council is debating the size of a potential levy for the ballot.

August 1 is the deadline for local government agencies to put propositions on the November ballot. No proposals for ballots in Shoreline or Lake Forest Park have been announced.



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Nominations open for Jeff Weissman Business Award


The Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park is pleased to announce that they are now accepting nominations for the annual Jeff Weissman Business Award for Outstanding Community Service.

This award will be presented at the Lake Forest Park Picnic in the Park event, Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 2:30pm. The Picnic in the Park is Lake Forest Park’s largest community event, drawing over 200 in attendance. It will be held at Animal Acres Park, NE 178th St and Brookside Blvd, Lake Forest Park.

The award will be presented to one special local business from Lake Forest Park, Shoreline, or Kenmore that meets the following criteria: 

Nominees must be faithful to ethical codes of their vocation and the moral standards of their community, be fair and honest in the workplace and respectful of other vocations and individuals.

Nominations should include concrete examples of how your nominee has provided Outstanding Service above self in the local community. Nominations are due no later than August 10, 2017.

Nomination Forms can be found on the LFP Rotary website  by scrolling down to “Charitable Giving / Jeff Weissman Award. Completed Nomination forms can be emailed or mailed to Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park, PO Box 55983, Seattle, WA, 98155-0983.

For additional information please contact George Piano.


Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members of more than 34,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work impacts lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world.

Meetings of the Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park are held every Wednesday morning for breakfast at the Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church, 17440 Brookside Blvd. NE, Lake Forest Park.



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Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Networking Luncheon Wednesday


Shoreline Chamber of Commerce July Luncheon
Quarterly Networking Luncheon

Wednesday 12 July 2017
11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Shoreline Center Alumni Room
18560 1st Ave NE
Shoreline, WA 98155


$20 online / $25 walk-in registration for members
$25 online / $30 walk-in registration for non-members

Register and pay online or email us at shorelinechamber@gmail.com and pay cash, check or card at the door. Please register by Monday, July 10.

By popular demand, we're having another "nothing but networking" meeting. After getting your lunch, you can sit at a table and talk with a group of other Shoreline business owners for 20 minutes. Then after a brief break to get coffee and dessert, you can switch to another table and talk with a different group. Bring yourself and business cards if you have them.

Agenda:

11:30 - 12:00 Registration opens and self-serve lunch buffet
12:00 - 12:10 Introductions
12:10 - 12:30 Networking session 1
12:30 - 12:35 Self-serve dessert/coffee
12:35 - 12:55 Networking session 2
12:55 – 1:00 Chamber announcements

Menu catered by Pacific Northwest Catering:

Tossed Garden Salad, BBQ Brisket, Cheesy Macaroni, Grilled Summer Vegetables, Cheddar, Bacon and Green Onion Biscuits and Mini Summer Pies for dessert.



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LFP and Kenmore to hold joint city council meeting Tuesday in Kenmore

The Lake Forest Park City Council will hold a special joint meeting with the Kenmore City Council on Tuesday, July 11, 2017, 6pm.

Kenmore City Hall
18120 – 68th Avenue NE
Kenmore, WA 98028

The purpose of the meeting is to receive a post-session report from the state legislative
delegation. 


A question-and-answer period will be held following the presentation.

Members of the public are invited to attend.



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For Sale: 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, and a zoo

Saturday, July 8, 2017


Photos by Jerry Pickard
Information from Jerry Pickard was used in this story

Zillow listing - 3712 NE 178th St, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155, 4 beds 4 baths, 5,070 sq ft

Gurpreet Singh is selling his house in Lake Forest Park, and with it, his collection of wild animal sculptures.


People who drive in Lake Forest Park are accustomed to seeing an elephant looking over the hedge near the intersection of Brookside Boulevard, NE 178th St. and NE 180th St.

More jungle creatures lurk in the yard.

A cow elephant with two calves, a rhinoceros, a panda, and a mother chimpanzee with a baby were his original collection. Later he added another rhino, a zebra, and a Tasmanian tiger. The animals are all full size.

The Tasmanian Tiger was declared endangered a few weeks
before it went extinct. Or maybe this is just a really ugly tiger.

His goal was to make people aware of the plight of the many species around the world which are disappearing due to loss of habitat and poachers.

He acquired the animals from a friend who has a garden ornament business on Lake City Way near 143rd.



The initial plan was to purchase even more animals - a lion, a tiger, more rhinos, and place them in different areas around his house where people could see them.

He toyed with the idea of putting a rhino with its head and horn protruding through the hedge toward the street, but decided that while funny, it would probably cause problems with distracted drivers. He thought that the LFP Police probably wouldn't see the humor.



The animals need some touch up painting as they have spent time sitting out in northwest weather, but they were recently pressure washed to spruce them up for the sale.



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Ragnar runner needed

The Richmond Beach Running Club has an urgent need for a Ragnar runner.

They are fielding three Ragnar teams for this year's Ragnar NW Passage event and one of their runners has an injury and has been forced to bow out.

They need a replacement.

Ragnar is a long-distance, overnight, relay run in teams of 12. The Ragnar NW Passage run goes from Blaine on the Canadian border and finishes at Langley on Whidbey Island.

Organizer Jeff Stone says "Ragnar is my favorite running event. It provides gorgeous scenery, challenging but enjoyable runs, and lots of laughs." 

Ragnar NW Passage Website
  • July 14th and 15.
  • This is for Runner 12.
  • Total of 17.8 miles split between three runs and spread over about 20 hours.
  • Approximate cost = $250. 
If interested, contact Jeff.




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Drop-in program for 12-18 year olds at Saltwater Park



The Shoreline Youth and Teen Development program are offering a free drop-in program for ages 12-18 at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park on Wednesdays in July.

The next gathering is this Wednesday, July 12 at the lower shelter right next to the beach.

Come any time between 12:00-5:00pm for food, music, and sports!

No registration is needed, just sign in when you arrive and get ready to have fun! 

Questions? Contact Austin at 206-801-2643.



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Photo: Rose

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Lee and Roger Lageschulte share this rose from their garden.



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Beautiful evening for a concert in the park

Photo by Jerry Pickard

By Jerry Pickard

On Wednesday evening, July 5th, Birch Pereira and The Gin Joints performed at Lake Forest Park's Animal Acres Park. It was a bright sunny evening in the mid seventies, a perfect evening for a concert in the park.

Around 200 People spread out across the park to enjoy the concert. The Food Truck stayed busy through the evening. Aegis Living gave free drinks and candy and information on their organization

Lake Forest Park's finest kept an eye on things.


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Poem: Five Acre Woods

5 Acre Woods
Photo by Jerry Pickard


Five Acre Woods


Five Acre Woods a magical spot
A remnant of our Past
I hope and pray with all my heart
That we can make it last


Seattle it is changing
Lake Forest Park is too
But Magic still abounds in here
Let's see what we can do


The wildlife does reside in here
We wait with baited breath 
Will this last vestige of our Past
Now face a certain death


In Nature we find refuge
From all that Life may bring
For it is true- right in our heart
We're part of Everything


So let's all link our hearts and minds
To see what we can do
The dearest Gift-what Nature brings
That's true for me and you


There is a Presence you will feel
Not in the daily rush
But in the beauty of the space
The lilting of a thrush


Jean Monce Bryant
Lake Forest Park



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5 Acre Woods - the Last Frontier?

By Donna Hawkey

5 Acre Woods (5AW), the largest parcel of undeveloped property in Lake Forest Park, gained strong support from the LFP city council at their June 29th special meeting.

Jean Reid, Vice President, Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation (LFPSF) said she thinks “the council was very impressed with the outpouring of support shown at all the council meetings, but when the over $100,000 in resident pledges came rolling in, that may have been the deciding factor showing further that this community is very committed.”

But what really led to all this are the many, many volunteer hours from the passionate and dedicated work of the LFPSF and the Friends of 5AW.

The 20-year-old LFPSF non-profit 501(c)(3) has been leading this purchase effort with grant writing efforts and helping to identify other funding resources for the city.

Currently LFPSF is in a negotiation process with the city for determining how LFPSF could play a future role in all this.

After the council’s executive session on June 29th, Catherine Stanford, LFP’s Deputy Mayor made an announcement. Here are some excerpts from that announcement, the full statement can be heard on the city’s website.

“The process with the Stewardship Foundation is going very well at this time… We are happy to say that we will continue to meet, and again, work towards our common goals for preservation.”
This buck returns to the 5AW every spring
Photo courtesy 5AW

LFP city council also voted unanimously on June 29th to sign a “Waiver of Retroactivity,” Resolution 1620, so they can remain eligible for funding that would help further defray acquisition costs. The city is also exploring a bridge loan that would be paid back from various future funds and grants. And both House Representative Gerry Pollet and King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski have expressed solid support of this project.

Seattle Public Utility (SPU) recently put the property on the active market, however “SPU has a history of long-standing ethos of environmentalism, so let’s hope that public ownership of the property as a park will be a factor when they evaluate bids,” said Julian Andersen, President, LFPSF.

To date, $625,000 in conservation grant funding has been acquired for a city purchase. A municipality must be the purchaser of this public land to be eligible for this and other funding. The $625,000 in grants require 100% conservation of the site.

Also, those that approve grants like to see community commitment. It was the brainchild of the Friends of 5AW and LFPSF to embrace the idea of a 10% worthy fundraising goal to help increase future chances of grant approval and priority in funding cycles. This 10% goal was met with much enthusiasm from the residents, but continued efforts would be good.

Besides the purchase price, other funds will be needed for site restoration and to create public access.

The city council approved a little over $11,000 budget item for the Watershed Company environmental consultants to perform a study to explore usage options and to determine the true value of the land.

Small streams run through 5AW
Photo courtesy 5AW
5AW contains many steep slopes and sensitive areas so city council will estimate such items as the creation of footpaths for public usage and the study will define the true market price by taking into account the city’s new Critical Areas and Tree Protection Ordinances.

The property was valued at $1.2 million over a year ago and this appraisal assumes the city’s now outdated ordinances.

Per Catherine Stanford, LFP Deputy Mayor, “The previous appraisal, I think it was about 15-20% of the land was developable, but they didn’t do the deeper dive or look at the current tree ordinances or critical areas.”

In addition, Julian Andersen, LFPSF, said “city council needs to be fiscally responsible for taking on this project and assure that it does not adversely affect the city’s current budget in anyway.” 

And since the city is considering a bridge loan to buy the property before a developer swoops down on it, they must also have an exit plan in place in case the funding cannot be fully accomplished. 

Thus, this exit plan, if funding is not met, could include the option of selling a portion of the property to a developer. This is not what anyone in LFP wants to happen, it is just the worst case scenario and protects the city’s budget.

Saturday walk in the woods July 8 10:30am
LFPSF and Friends of 5AW will continue to reach out to the community through their popular Saturday walk to 5 Acre Woods events (including one this Saturday, July 8th starting at Lake Forest Park Elementary parking lot at 10:30 a.m.) and through encouragement for residents to hold their own home gatherings with friends in which LFPSF will provide a 5 Acres project presentation.

A lot of good ideas are in the channels for getting this done! Please come get involved in any way you can!

LFP resident Jean Monce Bryant wrote a poem that she read to city council on June 29th. A stanza from that poem reads “Seattle is a changing, Lake Forest Park is too, But Magic still abounds in here, Let’s see what we can do.” More of the poem can be found here in this edition.

For more 5 Acre information visit the Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation website



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Make your own herbal salves and balms at Kruckeberg workshop

Herbal Salves and Balms with Heidi Koonz August 12th, 10:30 am.
Learn how to make healing salves and oils in this hands-on class. 

Participants will make and take home natural products they can easily make from a few simple ingredients as well as instructions on how to make more.

$35 for non-members and $25 for members. Register here!

Kruckeberg Botanic Garden is located at 20312 15th Ave NW, Shoreline 98177 in Richmond Beach.



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Summer movies at Shoreline Community College on Fridays and Saturdays


Shoreline Community College is running summer movies in the campus theater on Friday nights and Saturday mornings.

Ticket price includes admission to two movies on the same day; Come to one or both!

Purchase tickets at the door with debit, credit, or cash; Seating is first-come, first-serve

Doors open at 6:30pm on Fridays; 10:30am on Saturdays; Intermission between movies will be 15 minutes Fridays and 30-40 minutes on Saturday

Movies are rated PG to R on Fridays; G to PG-13 on Saturdays

Movie-themed costumes are welcome! Costumed guests will receive a coupon for a free small popcorn at the door. We will be having costume contests for some of the films so watch out for more details!

The college is located at 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133. The theater has a direct access road just west of the main campus entrance. Parking is free on evenings and weekends.


7-8-17  article updated



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Now recruiting 300 environmental positions for Washington Conservation Corps

Friday, July 7, 2017

Washington Conservation Corps at work
With a $1.8 million federal AmeriCorps investment, the Department of Ecology is now recruiting for 300 full-time environmental positions across the state to serve in the Washington Conservation Corps (WCC).

This is an opportunity for young adults and military veterans to gain hands-on experience implementing environmental restoration projects, engaging in environmental education, and providing disaster response services for communities across the state.

To experience the wide variety of projects and opportunities WCC crews support, check out pictures and stories on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

WCC is recruiting young adults ages *18-25, as well as Gulf War Era II veterans, reservists and dependents with no age restrictions. Members will begin their 11-month service term on Oct. 2, 2017.

Apply here

WCC members plant 1 million trees annually, build or repair more than 400 miles of trail and boardwalk, and respond to local and national disasters. Typical projects range from planting native trees and shrubs along rivers and streams, building or repairing bridges and backcountry trails, or supporting responses to local or national disasters.

In addition to career experience, benefits include the AmeriCorps Education Award of $5,815 (scholarship) upon completing 11 months of service and 1,700 hours.

Full-time members are eligible for educational loan forbearance, interest payments, health insurance, and Washington state minimum wage throughout the year.

*Age restrictions are based on legislative mandate; limited exceptions may be made for Gulf War Era II veterans, reservists and dependents or participants with a sensory or mental disability.



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Shoreline Community College receives $572,070 National Science Foundation grant to create courses and training materials in immuno-biotechnology

16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133
Shoreline Community College aims to fill a skill gap in the medical workforce: immuno-biotechnology training in the fast-growing field of biotechnology.

The College, a long-time innovator in biotechnology education, will pioneer new courses and share materials for teaching courses related to immuno-biotechnology through a $572,070 National Science Foundation grant. 

The funding will establish portable courses for use by two-year colleges and develop instructional kits that will be on loan for local high school biology teachers.

Immuno-biotechnology encompasses two areas vital to modern medicine: 
  1. developing drug and diagnostic methods that relate to the immune system
  2. manufacturing therapeutic drugs derived from the immune system.

The demand for specialized immune system proteins such as antibodies in biomanufacturing and cancer biology is increasing exponentially.

"The Puget Sound region is well-known as a biotechnology and biomedical research hub,” says Dr. Dina Kovarik, chair of the Biotechnology Lab Specialist program at Shoreline Community College. 
“In recent years, local companies and research institutions have made great strides in developing and adapting the power of the immune system to fight diseases like cancer and autoimmunity. This grant will make is possible to train the technicians needed to enter and succeed in this growing field of immuno-biotechnology," she adds.

In the Puget Sound, workforce demands for life science technicians grew 9% between 2007-2014, a trend that is likely to continue. However, jobs in immuno-biotechnology require specialized expertise that is not widely available for secondary and college students. Across the nation, it is difficult to find instructional materials organized around immune system products as a central theme.

The gap between evolving industry needs and existing training means that even college graduates and incumbent industry workers must seek additional training or education in immuno-biotechnology to acquire and/or succeed in these jobs.

The dissemination of the portable college-level courses and high school-level kits is likely to dramatically improve the preparedness of technicians in biotechnology nationally.

The five new courses (including Case Studies in Drug Development, Cancer Biology, Quality Systems, and Advanced Bioinformatics) will serve as elective courses for students in Shoreline's biotechnology degree and certificate programs, and build a foundation for a future certificate in immuno-biotechnology.

Shoreline Community College is currently the only two-year Washington community or technical college that offers a biotechnology program.



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Summer volunteer spots open at the Bargain Corner thrift shop

Fun summer accessories and clothing
at the Bargain Corner shop
Photo by Jon Ann Cruver
Bargain Corner Thrift Shop Manager Gina Boetes, has openings at the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center shop.

During the summer, many regular volunteers are off doing their summer “thing” leaving some holes where help is needed. 

Contact Gina at the Senior Center: 206-365-1536 for more information on where she needs volunteers. The best time to contact her is on Mondays or Fridays, 9:30am-3:30pm. 

This could be a great opportunity for high school students to pick up a few service hours.

The shop is open to the public, Monday through Friday, 9:30am-3:30pm, in the senior center located at 18560 1st Ave NE, #1. There are entrances on the east end of the center building.

A large Men's clothing section at the
Bargain Corner thrift shop
Photo by Jon Ann Cruver
This shop is one of the many fundraisers needed to help maintain programs and services for the seniors of Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, North Seattle and South Snohomish County.

The shop is full of vintage items, clothing, shoes, housewares, collectibles, craft supplies and there is even a huge men’s clothing section! There are in-store promotions daily as well as monthly $1 and ½ price tag sales.

If you can’t volunteer, then come shop! There’s bound to be a treasure waiting there for you!



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Classifieds: Ronald Wastewater Board of Commissioners meeting


Public Notice

Ronald Wastewater District
Notice of Special Meeting of the Board of Commissioners
July 10, 2017, 6:00pm
Meeting will be held at the District Headquarters
17505 Linden Avenue North, Shoreline, WA


Agenda

1. Public Comment:  3 min for public, 5 min for agency representative
2. Executive Session:  Legal:  RCW 42.30.110 (l)(i) – possible action to follow
3. Conclusion



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