Reps. Kagi and Ryu respond to major fire at Fircrest facility

Thursday, July 20, 2017

Smoke fills the sky from the fire
at Fircrest
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Reps. Kagi and Ryu respond to major fire at Fircrest facility 

Statement by Rep. Ruth Kagi (D-32nd District)

“This morning there was a substantial fire at Fircrest. Fircrest is a vital part of our community and performs critical work taking care of individuals with serious developmental disabilities from around the state.

“We have consulted with the Department of Social and Health Services about the safety of clients and staff at Fircrest, damage caused by this fire, and what happens next.

“The Department has assured us that there is a plan for continuing operations in the short term and will address the fire damage in the long term.

“We will continue to work, as lawmakers and representatives of the district, to make sure that the people at Fircrest won’t see a disruption in their care.

“I appreciate that the staff at Fircrest and firefighters responded quickly and safely evacuated very vulnerable clients.”


Statement by Rep. Cindy Ryu (D-32nd District)

“This was a serious fire—and the response by Fircrest staff and firefighters to safely evacuate everyone was seriously heroic.

“If this building is a total loss, it needs to be rebuilt or its function restored elsewhere. Additionally, we need to address ongoing infrastructure problems at Fircrest. That would require funding in the state capital budget and we will work together for one that funds construction projects for Residential Habilitation Centers like Fircrest, schools, colleges, parks, community services, and the environment around the state.

“I want to thank the staff and firefighters for their stellar efforts in the face of what could have been a terrible tragedy and ask for community support during these difficult times for Fircrest staff and clients.”



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Major fire at Fircrest

Building fire at Fircrest
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

A fire in a gas dryer at Fircrest has destroyed the entire building housing the laundry.

Fire crews from Woodinville, Bothell, Northshore, Kirkland, Snohomish, and Seattle are responding.

The fire spread rapidly in the old building and collapsed the roof.

Crews are attacking the fire from all sides to keep it from spreading.

Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire

North City Water is having no trouble delivering sufficient water to fight the fire, but fire crews are hampered in getting sufficient water to the fire because of the old, small pipes in the Fircrest site.

Because there were laundry chemicals in the building, the fire is being treated as a haz-mat. There has been an effort to keep media and bystanders out of the path of the smoke, which is traveling north.

Uncertain if the residents are being moved, but Shoreline Fire reports that "all evacuated."

Fircrest is a residential facility for severely disabled people. It is located at NE 155th and 15th NE in Shoreline.

This story will be updated as information is available.

updated 11:38am

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In The Garden Now…Deutzia ‘Magician’

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

‘Strawberry Fields’ Deutzia



Text and photo by Victoria Gilleland

Here’s another fabulous old-fashioned flowering shrub developed by French hybridizer Victor Lemoinei back in 1925. This is a medium to large shrub that will be 6 feet high and wide.

The plant will stay more compact in full sun and stretch to a larger size if grown in a shadier location.

Keep it smaller by pruning immediately after it finishes blooming in summer. If you wait until spring to prune you will be removing wood that would have produced flowers. This plant flowers on old wood.

‘Magician’ produces masses of pink and white flowers … even in the shade. My plant is nestled among taller shrubs and is actually shaded on each side by evergreen trees. And yet it blooms beautifully!

Consider this easy to grow beauty for you garden!

(Botanical Name: Deutzia Magician)

Victoria Gilleland is the owner of Cottage GardenDesigns, a Garden Design company specializing in Redesign of Residential Gardens, Garden Consultation and Coaching. She has been designing gardens in the northwest for over 20 years.



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Local children in production of Madagascar at Seattle Children's Theatre


Seattle Children’s Theatre Student Shows presents Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Jr. from August 3rd-5th, 2017, for ages 5 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 to produce the musical version of DreamWorks’ popular animated film, with book by Kevin Del Aguila; music and lyrics by George Noriega and Joel Someillan; directed by Hattie Anders.

The tale follows in Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the Hippo and, of course, the hilarious, plotting penguins as escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.

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


Local Cast Members:

Ava Drummond; Ensemble

Leif Coomer; Ensemble


Seattle Children’s Theatre which celebrates its 43rd season in 2017-2018, performs September through June in the Charlotte Martin and Eve Alvord Theatres at Seattle Center. 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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Scholastic Summer Reading Road Trip RV Saturday morning at Third Place Books


Third Place Books is proud to present the 
Scholastic Summer Reading Road Trip RV 
at Third Place Books Lake Forest Park
Town Center, Ballinger and Bothell Way
Saturday, July 22 from 10 am to 12 pm 

Kids and families will have the opportunity to participate in their very own “pop-up” reading festival, engage in fun reading activities, and meet a bestselling author.

At this reading road trip stop, kids and families will enjoy a fun morning of reading related activities including:
  • An author visit and book signing with bestselling author and illustrator Kazu Kibuishi (Amulet series) and Troy Cummings (Notebook of Doom series) 
  • An activity station filled with a variety of reading activities and crafts for all ages 
  • Giveaway tables and a prize wheel! 
  • Costume character appearances including Captain Underpants, Clifford the Big Red Dog® and Geronimo Stilton

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NW SolarFest Sustainable Living Fair Saturday at SCC

Find the alpaca at NW SolarFest

NW SolarFest Sustainable Living Fair
July 22, 2017
10 am – 5 pm
Shoreline Community College
16101 Greenwood Ave N
Shoreline 98133

FREE ENTRY and FREE PARKING 


Learn how to live a more sustainable life and see what choices might work for you and your family.

Bring the family and visit the KIDZone to get a solar mini car, build a birdhouse, make your own trail mix, and many other activities.

Solar curious? Talk to local solar installers and see what solar solutions are right for you. 

Electric cars and electric bikes at SolarFest


Tour tiny houses, see the latest in electric transportation and test ride an electric bike. Check out the solar art gallery. Join the Barter Fair. Find the alpaca. Be mesmerized by the roaming magicians.

Participate in meaningful discussions in the Conversation CafĂ©s. Screen the film “Living Tiny Legally” at the campus theater.

Visit booths that highlight products, services and information to help you make choices that will help leave a cleaner, safer planet for our children.

Enjoy the low carbon, high joy, food and entertainment.
Main Stage, Busking Stage and roving entertainment all day.

Bring something for BarterFest

Some scheduled highlights:
  • Tiny Houses on display, screening of “Living Tiny Legally” (3pm), Tiny House Meetup (1pm)
  • Conversation CafĂ©s on Sustainable Living, 2 stages (on the hour and ½ hour)
  • KIDZone – High Voltage Demo, The Insect Safari, Home Depot make and take activities, PCC Build Your Trail Mix, Mini Solar Car Giveaway, Readings of “Big Adventures of Tiny House”, “The Lorax” movie, theater 11am, Bee Hive Jive at 3pm
  • Seattle Barter Fair - bring your homegrown or homemade items to trade (2-4pm)
  • Transportation Zone includes 100% electric vehicles; Cars and Bicycles
  • Solar Art Gallery, Room 1402
  • Win prizes with our Sponsor Passport
  • Raffle fundraiser to win a Rad Power Electric Bike
  • The 14th annual NW SolarFest is organized by Shoreline Solar Project a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit that promotes renewable energy and sustainability practices. 

For more information visit the website or email info@shorelinesolar.org.

Photos courtesy SolarFest



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Destinations: Shoreline residents enjoying the Seafair Bon Odori festival

Shoreline residents Gidget and Dennis Terpstra
at the Bon Odori festival in Seattle

By Dennis Terpstra

The Seattle Bon Odori Festival is an annual Seafair community event, held this year on July 15-16 in Seattle's International District.

Gidget participating in a group dance
Photo by Dennis Terpstra
  
Everyone is welcome to participate in the traditional Japanese folk dancing in a giant oval in the street.
Gidget's traditional kimono
Photo by Dennis Terpstra

Many wear the colorful traditional Japanese kimonos, yukata and happi coats.

People also enjoy the entertainment, food booths and refreshments, taiko drumming, and crafts exhibits.

Dances often depict a group such as fishermen, coal miners, or baseball.

Traditional or current popular music may be played.

The Obon festival, about 500 years old, traditionally celebrates and gives thanks for the blessings of those who have gone on before.

Today it has become more associated as a fun community summer festival.



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WET N’ WILD is coming this Saturday


WET N’ WILD is coming this Saturday


It will be hot this weekend! Come have a blast and get wet with sprinklers, a huge slip n’ slide, giant bubble blowing and lots of other fun, and it’s FREE!

This is Wet N’ Wild’s second year and we’ve added a bouncy house, a water balloon sling shot war and a squirt gun war zone.

The Richmond Highlands Neighborhood Association invites you to join the fun at Wet N’ Wild this Saturday, July 22, from 3-5pm at Sunset School Park, 17800 10th Ave NW, Shoreline 98177.

Bring fun loving kids of all ages, your beach towels, and prepare to have a great time.

To volunteer or ask questions, contact Pete Gerhard



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Home Preservation workshop for Wells Fargo customers

Home Preservation workshop hosted by Parkview Services, Thursday, July 27, 2017 from 9am to 5pm, 17544 Midvale Ave N, Ste LL, Shoreline 98133.

Overcome payment challenges, avoid foreclosure, and find resources in this workshop for Wells Fargo customers.

Register online by Tuesday, July 25 or call 855-692-7208 for more information.



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Photos: A walk in the park



Text and photos by Wayne Pridemore

On this beautiful morning we went for a walk in our favorite park in Shoreline.



Richmond Beach Saltwater Park is the only park in Shoreline that provides the public safe access to the saltwater shoreline. (see previous article)



A walking bridge over the railroad tracks is the key for safety.



The 40 acre park features Puget Sound views, walking trails, picnic shelters, exercise stairs, playgrounds, permanent restrooms, native floral, and wildlife.



There are photo opportunities all around.



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Build a Better Dog House Show

Eric Ode builds a better doghouse
The Build a Better Dog House Show

Wednesday, July 26, 10:30am at the Lake Forest Park library, lower level Town Center, intersection of Ballinger and Bothell Way NE, 98155.

Presented by Eric Ode.

Ages 3 to 7 and families.

Zip across the globe with Benjamin D. Dog in his Tele-Traveling Transportamatic machine as he visits pyramids, castles and palaces to be inspired to build the world’s most amazing dog house!



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The League of Incredible Houses Building Workshop, Wednesday 6pm


The League of Incredible Houses Building Workshop 

Wednesday, July 19, 6pm at the Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Ave NW, 98177.

Presented by Witty Scientists

Ages 8 to 11 with adult. 

Discover some incredible and creative houses that exist around the world. Learn about unusual architecture, create a design for a futuristic house and build a model you can take home. 

All supplies provided.


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Animals Build It Puppet Show Jul 26 at Shoreline Library

Animals Build It Puppet Show, Wednesday, July 26, 10:15am.

Shoreline Library, 
345 NE 175th NE, 98155.

Making the world a better place, one puppet show at a time!

Family program, all ages welcome with adult.

Sing and dance along with a musical cast of puppets and discover how animals build shelters and gather food to create their own worlds. 



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Public Art City of Shoreline #17: Livable City

Photo by Jerry Pickard


City of Shoreline Public Art Collection
45 poles in the area of Aurora Avenue between N 175th St and N 185th St
1% for Art Program 2011

Livable City  Kathleen Fruge-Brown, artist. Digital print on fabric from three sets of original linoleum block prints

Artist’s statement: In designing the Livable City street banners, I tried to distill the qualities that make Shoreline’s Town Center unique. The bustle of commerce along the Aurora corridor, its neighborhoods and side streets, the verdant trees, bluffs, and waters that surround it — all of these have their part in Shoreline Town Center’s distinctive character. The designs, taken from my hand-carved block prints, incorporate images that celebrate the values and beauties of this very livable city.

--Text courtesy City of Shoreline



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From the Chief: Crime reporting in Lake Forest Park

National Night Out Against Crime is scheduled for Tuesday Night August 1st this year. If you would like to plan a neighborhood party in Lake Forest Park, please get in touch with our liaison Casey Krysminski casey@cityoflfp.com and check out our webpage for more info. 

Over the past several years, we have seen a decrease in crime here in LFP, which I firmly believe is a result of our active citizenry. We are have been talking about immediate reporting of suspicious behavior, and it is paying off.

Year to date, residential burglaries are down more than 40% and all thefts are down nearly 10%. This is not the trend of our neighboring cities. Great work LFP!

Please remember to always call 911 if you see something suspicious or even out of place. I was called yesterday by a NextDoor participant who reported to me that someone on NextDoor was warning neighbors about a suspicious vehicle in the neighborhood, however the police did not get called.

If you call us, we will come!! We understand the urgency of these types of calls and want to assure our citizens of our responsiveness.

--Chief Steve Sutton, Lake Forest Park Police



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Sound Transit seeks volunteer to serve on agency oversight panel

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Sound Transit is seeking a volunteer from North King county to help the agency succeed in meeting its commitments to the public by serving on the Citizen Oversight Panel (COP)

The COP was created in 1997 to independently monitor Sound Transit and make sure it meets its commitments to build and operate a regional bus, light rail and commuter rail transit system.

Its 15 members represent a variety of interests, professional expertise and experience. The panel meets twice monthly during normal business hours and acts as an independent oversight entity by digging into agency details, asking hard questions, and reporting its findings to the Sound Transit Board of Directors.

To apply, submit a completed application and a résumé to Dave Somers, Sound Transit Board Chair, 401 South Jackson Street, Seattle, WA 98104-2826. Application materials are available online

To qualify an applicant must:
  • Be a registered voter within the Sound Transit District and reside and/or work in Pierce, South King or North King counties.
  • Have experience/skills in one or more areas related to the panel's responsibilities: business management; engineering; financial management; public facilities and services; large projects construction management; government processes; and public policy development or review.
  • Be able to attend meetings twice each month during normal business hours.
Appointment Process

Copies of all applications and resumes will be provided to the Sound Transit Board for its review. The Board's Executive Committee will review and recommend candidates. The Board of Directors will confirm the appointments.

Sound Transit actively seeks to include persons from diverse backgrounds and professional areas of expertise to support agency oversight, planning and operations. Persons of color and women are encouraged to apply.



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New Washington voters can register through Monday

New Washington voters can register through 4:30pm. Monday, July 24, to vote in the August 1 primary election, but they must register in person at either the King County Elections Office in Renton or the County Voter Registration Annex in downtown Seattle.

In-person registration is at the King County Elections office, 919 Grady Way, Renton, from 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday, or at the County Voter Registration Annex in the King County Administration Building, 500 4th Ave, Seattle, Room 440 from 8:30am to 1pm and 2pm to 4:30pm Monday through Friday.

Voters who register in person can either get a ballot by mail or vote on accessible machines at the elections office if they choose to wait for their registration to be validated through the state voter registration database, a wait that requires a few minutes.

The deadline to register on line or by mail or for currently registered Washington voters to change their addresses or other information was July 3.

--By Evan Smith

Evan Smith can be reached at schsmith@frontier.com

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Presentation on City Light "Smart Meters"

Innis Arden resident Betty Ward is concerned about the Smart Meters that Seattle City Light plans to install in Shoreline in place of the existing meters.

She has organized a meeting to share the perceived risks of the meters and invites the community to attend. The presentation will be on Thursday, July 20 at 7pm in the Innis Arden Clubhouse, 1430 NW 188th St, 98177.

There will be a showing of the movie, "Take Back Your Power", which postulates that "Smart" Meters, also known as, "Advanced" meters, can be harmful to your health and our environment, an invasion of our privacy, can be a fire hazard, and are more costly than our present analog meters. 

Seattle City Light is planning to install Smart Meters on every residence, condo, apartment, and business in the city of Shoreline starting the end of July.

Come and learn how you can oppose this program by joining the letter writing campaign to demand an analog meter option from Seattle City Light. Learn how to "opt out" of this program that poses a risk to our safety and security. Please mark your calendars and learn how to protect you and your family.

An electrical engineer will be at the meeting to answer your questions.



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Bike lanes coming to Dayton Ave N


In 2008, the City of Shoreline completed the Interurban Trail that runs north and south through the City.

While this provides a valuable connection for users traveling north / south through Shoreline, it is missing connections to local neighborhoods, parks, city amenities and schools.

The Bike Plan Implementation project will complete the majority of the City of Shoreline’s adopted Bicycle System Plan and Wayfinding Program. 

What is happening to Dayton Ave N?

The project will install continuous bike lanes along the corridor. This will be accomplished by installing new markings between Westminster Way N and Carlyle Hall Rd N.

What will construction look like?

Construction impacts include, but are not limited to:
  • Disturbances to landscaping and paving within the right-of-way
  • Temporary loss of two-way traffic (all work to be completed between the hours of 9am-3pm)
  • Parking impacts
Construction is currently scheduled to begin mid-July.

For more information see project website

If you have questions contact John Ricardi, Capital Projects Engineer II - 206-801-2420 


The Bicycle Master Plan contained within the 2011 Shoreline Transportation Master Plan includes these routes:



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Mark your calendar for the North City Jazz Walk Aug 15


15th NE in the North City business district will close to vehicle traffic at 6pm on Tuesday August 15 for the North City Jazz Walk.

The street will fill with music, food, beer, and happy people.

The 2017 lineup of 11 eclectic groups offers a closeup experience with some of the area's best jazz players.

Eight of the venues are indoors and require a festival bracelet to enter.

Entrance to the festival and three great bands are outdoors and free to the public.

Get a taste of North City as food venues take to the streets to sell inexpensive Jazz Bites along 15th Ave NE throughout the evening.

$15 tickets are on sale now at the North City jazz walk website. Tickets will go on sale in local businesses early August. After midnight on Monday, August 14, tickets will be $20.



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Skandia's Third Friday dance Jul 21

Costumes optional
Skandia Third Friday Dance at the Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave W, Lynnwood 98036. 

Two Puget Sound-area bands — Nordleik (Jane Landrstra and Ken Embry) and Fiol Glädje (Irene Myers, Bob Hamilton, and Leslie Foley) — will split the evening.

Jane and Ken are coming all the way from Poulsbo to share their lovely tunes. Fiol Glädje (fiddle happiness!) will give you some foot happiness to finish the evening with a mix of bygdedans, gammaldans, and a few rousing mixers.

Larry Reinert and Lisa Brooks will teach two dances: Telegangar and Vals fr. Fosen.

Telegangar is an easy and fun Norwegian dance, sort of like swing, with a lot of interaction between partners.

The Vals fr. Fosen is an interesting waltz variant that can be done to any waltz tune.

Class, 7:30pm; dance, 8:30–11pm. $15 (Skandia members, $10); kids, free. 

For more information email, check the website or call 425-954-5262.



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Free Concert by Creme Tangerine, Wednesday at Cromwell Park

Creme Tangerine

CONCERTS IN THE PARK
CREME TANGERINE – BEATLES COVER BAND
July 19th, 7:00pm (rain or shine)
Cromwell Park
18030 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline 98133

Gather your family and friends, and come enjoy a free performance by Creme Tangerine, at Cromwell Park on Wednesday, July 19th, 7:00pm. But come early and enjoy the activities including the Neighborhood book sale!

Creme Tangerine is a dynamic five piece band from Seattle that performs the music of The Beatles for thousands each year.

Rather than focusing on the personalities or look of The Beatles, Creme Tangerine focuses on performing their beloved music live for all to enjoy. Their performances have included The Beatles most recognized hits as well as different eras of the Beatles music and “the White Album” and “Abbey Road” in their entireties.
Their high energy, quality performances appeal to those already familiar with and new to the music of The Beatles. Bring a blanket or low chair and find out more about how this dynamic duo is making waves with their own special brand of Americana/ Alt-Country style songs.

Plus, try some refreshing infused waters at Aegis Living of Shoreline’s free “Hydration Station.”

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 (unless otherwise noted), rain or shine. Concerts in the Park are supported by the City of Shoreline, City of Lake Forest Park, 4Culture, Aegis Living of Shoreline, and by Arts Council friends and members.

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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Start planning for Back to School - your help is needed for 1300 students


August 26, 2017 at Ridgecrest Elementary from 12:30pm - 4:00pm


Did you know that one out of every four Shoreline School District students qualifies for free or reduced lunch? For these families and others, school supplies are expensive and not every family can afford the basic supplies such as a backpack, calculator, pens and notebooks.

The Back to School Consortium, a diverse local partnership, helps fill this gap for those families in the Shoreline School District who are living with a low income and/or experiencing circumstances in their lives that make it challenging to prepare their children for school.

On Saturday, August 26, the annual Back To School Event will take place at Ridgecrest Elementary, 16516 10th Ave NE, from 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm.

For the past 16 years, the Shoreline community has come together to support our students and their success. This year, we plan to serve 1,300 students.

To register to receive supplies at the event, visit the webpage or call The WORKS information line at 206-393-4916 and leave a message.

Opportunities to volunteer prior to or on the day of the event can be found here or feel free to leave a message on The WORKS information line, 206-393-4916.

Organizers are again proud to announce a $10,000 matching grant which will double all contributions up to $10,000. Make a financial donation here and look for the “Donate Now” button.

Donations of backpacks, school supplies, socks, underwear, shampoo, and conditioner can be made at the Center for Human Services, 17018 15th Ave NE. Other drop box locations include The Dale Turner Family YMCA, the Spartan Gym, Third Place Books, and all the Shoreline and LFP Starbucks. Look for the boxes with the yellow school bus logo.

A list of needed items can be found here. This year’s most needed school supplies are: composition notebooks, loose leaf dividers, pointed and blunt tip scissors, and fine line color markers.

Back to School Consortium Members include: the Center for Human Services; City of Shoreline; Dale Turner Family YMCA; Hopelink; Ronald United Methodist Church; The Salvation Army; Shoreline Community Care; Shoreline School District; Turning Point; and The WORKS of Shoreline PTA Council. The Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park and Rotary Club of Shoreline have generously participated for many years.



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Destinations: Seafair Milk Carton Derby

Who knew the Vikings made it to Green Lake?


Photos by Steven H. Robinson

Probably the goofiest Seafair event has always been the Milk Carton Derby.

Rumored to be seaworthy

Since 1972, this quirky celebration of creativity and boatmanship features nearly 100 colorful milk carton boats of all shapes and design. Children, adults, families and businesses build milk carton watercraft and compete on the waters of Green Lake for prizes and bragging rights.

Usually about half of them break apart and sink, but they just have to stay afloat long enough to be judged.

The goal is to stay afloat - at least for a while


The police keep a watchful eye on the contestants in case they have to fish them out of the water.


On the shore, onlookers cheer on the contestants.

Commercial entry

The event is sponsored by Safeway, Albertsons, Lucerne, Boeing, Hyperlite, Starbucks, Alaska Airlines, Albert Lee, Oracle, and Busby Junk Removal.

It was held on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Green Lake in north Seattle.





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Jobs: WSDOT in Shoreline

These jobs are open in the WSDOT Shoreline office

Utility Accommodation Engineer 
Responsible for researching, negotiating, and processing utility franchises and permits for installation and maintenance of Utilities within the State right of way. The Utility Project Delivery Engineer coordinates and supports the negotiations between the Region Transportation and Electrical Design Offices and Utility companies. Your role will be to insure that utilities conflicts on WSDOT transportation projects are identified and resolved according to the project schedule.
Job description and application

Program Development Engineer-TE3
Program Development Engineer will develop scope and estimates for future preservation, safety improvement and mobility projects that form the construction program.  From field work for site investigation and data collection, to crafting a scope and estimate for a buildable highway construction project – this position is an excellent career path for an innovative engineer.
Job description and application



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Huge Council of Neighborhoods book sale Wednesday at Cromwell Park

The Council of Neighborhoods will hold its annual used book sale at Swingin' Summer Eve Wednesday evening from 5:30 - 8:30pm at Cromwell Park, 18030 Meridian Ave N, 98133.

Great books at very reasonable prices - people buy bagfuls. Also music CDs and DVDs.



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Photo: Beautiful red flowers

Monday, July 17, 2017

Photo by Lee Lageschulte


Apologies in advance to those of you who get really annoyed when I publish a photo without identifying the flower. One person even unsubscribed in protest. (I miss you - come back!)

Lee Lageschulte, as you know, takes beautiful flower photos - but she doesn't know many more flower names than I do. And my wonderful gardeners don't stay up as late as I do.

So it's up to you, green-thumbed readers, to identify this dramatic and beautiful flower!

DKH


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Authors at Third Place Books - love, sisters, and adventures of a tiny house

Sexy memoirs, teenage fantasy, homeless sisters, and the charming adventures of a tiny house - all await you at Third Place Books this week as their authors present their latest works.

LFP Town Center, intersection of Ballinger and Bothell Way.

Claire Dederer
Wednesday, July 19, 7 pm
Love and Trouble

From the New York Times best-selling author of Poser: My Life in Twenty-Three Yoga Poses, a ferocious, sexy, hilarious memoir about going off the rails at midlife and trying to reconcile the girl she was with the woman she has become.

Sarah Healy
Thursday, July 20, 7 pm 
The Sisters Chase

A suspenseful novel about two sisters who are left homeless by their mother's death and the lengths the fierce older sister will go to protect her beloved young charge.

P. C. Cast and Kristin Cast
Friday, July 21, 6:30 pm 
Loved

It’s Zoey’s eighteenth birthmas and the Nerd Herd has been scattered across the country busily adulting for almost a year when Stark calls them back to Tulsa to surprise Z. But all is not well in T-town.

Susan Schaefer Bernardo and Courtenay Fletcher
Sunday, July 23, 12 pm
The Big Adventures of Tiny House

The adventure begins when an old farmhouse gets salvaged and recycled into Tiny, a snug little house with a big heart -- and WHEELS!

With the help of Big Truck, Tiny sets off across America to discover if he is still a real home. Tiny makes friends on the road, like Shiny the Airstream, Waverly the houseboat, and Buster the skoolie. He even goes to a jamboree! After thousands of miles, Tiny discovers that home isn't a place ... it's a feeling in your heart.



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Get tickets now for Kruckeberg Garden Party fundraiser


Garden Party Fundraiser!
July 27th from 6 pm to 9 pm

It's the annual Kruckeberg Garden Party Fundraiser at the Edmonds Yacht Club down on the Edmonds waterfront.

Join in the fun with silent and live auctions, raffles, excellent eats from Pacific Northwest Catering and plenty of wine and beer. Come join the fun!

Tickets are available for purchase here.



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Jobs: Part-time horticulturist

KBGF is currently looking for a part-time horticulturist to join our staff. Individuals should be outgoing, customer service oriented and able to perform rigorous tasks such as bending lifting, and walking. Interested parties should send a letter and resume to:

Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Foundation
P.O. Box 60035
Shoreline, WA 98160-0035
or kbgf@kruckeberg.org



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Children's Theater



Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter can be found under Features 
in the first column of the front page of the Shoreline Area News



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Shoreline councilmember re-elected to Association of Washington Cities Board of Directors

Shoreline Councilmember Will Hall
re-elected to AWC Board
The Association of Washington Cities (AWC) announced that Shoreline councilmember Will Hall was recently re-elected to its Board of Directors. He was first elected to the board in 2013.

“It is an honor to serve on a board that does such great work for our cities,” said Hall, “AWC helps city officials be more effective, locally and at the state level.”

Hall was re-elected to the AWC board during the association’s Business Meeting on June 22 in Vancouver, Wash. He serves district 7, which includes 21 cities in north King County.

Hall was elected to the Shoreline city council in 2009, and was re-elected in 2013. He served as deputy mayor from 2010-2011.

The AWC Board of Directors is the association’s governing body. The board is comprised of 25 directors, 23 of whom are mayors or city councilmembers from Washington cities or towns, and two non-elected city officials who also serve as the president and past president of the Washington City/County Management Association.

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AWC serves its members through advocacy, education and services. Founded in 1933, AWC is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan corporation that represents Washington's cities and towns before the state legislature, the state executive branch, and with regulatory agencies for Washington’s 281 cities and towns.

AWC also provides training, data and publications, and programs such as the AWC Employee Benefit Trust, AWC Risk Management Service Agency, AWC Workers’ Comp Retro, AWC Drug and Alcohol Consortium, and AWC GIS Consortium.



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Cats: Gigi isn't really a tough girl

Gigi is just putting up a front
Photo by Svetlana Popova

"I know that when my special family or person meets me, they will look past my tough girl attitude and see me for who I really I am; sweet and just wanting affection and love.

"Right off the bat, I can be a little standoffish. But I don't mean to be, I honestly just don't like change very much and I am having a hard time adjusting in the shelter environment.

"My future family needs to be a little bit patient with me while I get adjusted because I take a little bit longer than your average kitty.

"But once I have settled down into my new home, I am so affectionate and will love cheek rubs forever. Oh! And I love food.... Like, a lot... So feed me, and I am yours forever!!"

Sadly, Baldwin and Ghost still need homes...

Baldwin
Photo by K.A. Moore


Seattle Area Feline Rescue is in Shoreline at 14717 Aurora Ave N, 98133.



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