Bike lanes on 8th NW

Monday, August 7, 2017


Bike lanes on 8th NW will not impact street parking, and will help to connect to other existing routes.


The 8th NW bike lanes will run from Richmond Beach Road to the county line at NW 205th. Existing bike lanes on NW 195th will be restripe to connect new bike routes, feeding into the Interurban Trail at 192nd.

The City's Bicycle System Plan includes a combination of bicycle lanes, sharrows and route signage. 



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Peace Walk Sunday from Kenmore to Green Lake

Peace Walkers arriving in Lake Forest Park at the corner 
of Bothell Way NE and Ballinger Way NE around 10am on August 6, 2017. 


Photos by Karol Milner and Glen Milner

Peace Walkers began their walk in Corvallis, Oregon on July 30. Their Walk will end on August 12 when they gather at the Trident submarine base near Poulsbo, Washington.

Peace Walkers pray at the Peace Pole in Lake Forest Park


They walk to bring attention to the horrors of nuclear war and to focus on a peaceful world.

Our local group interrupted the main walk to do a shorter walk of ten miles on Sunday, August 6.

Reverend Senji Kanaeda, of the Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Order, talks 
about U.S. nuclear tests in the Marshall Islands


They started in Kenmore and walked to Seattle to join the “Hiroshima to Hope” lantern floating event at Green Lake in the evening.

They will return to the Tacoma area to resume their main walk to the Trident base.



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Chang’s council primary vote total nears 75%

Sunday, August 6, 2017

Susan Chang holds 75%
of the primary vote
By Evan Smith

Shoreline City Council candidate Susan Chang continued her big lead in results from the Tuesday, August 1 primary election, as her portion of votes in a three-way race for an open council position reached 74.86 percent in returns reported through Friday afternoon, August 4.

Chang’s probable general-election opponent, Carolyn Ahlgreen, holds 14.18 percent. Bergith Kayyali trails with 10.25 percent of the vote.

Shoreline voter turnout stands at 27.39 percent, compared to 31.56 percent for all of King County, a turnout enhanced by the 36.85 percent in the City of Seattle, where 21 candidates ran for mayor.

County elections officials plan to post updated results Monday at 4:30pm and each weekday afternoon through final certification of results August 15.

The primary results will put Chang and Ahlgreen on the November 7 general-election ballot, where they will face off for the position that Councilwoman Shari Winstead is giving up.

Three other Shoreline council positions will appear only on the November ballot because they have only one or two candidates each.

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Public Art City of Shoreline #19: Lantern Man

1 Proceed
Photo by Jerry Pickard

City of Shoreline Public Art Collection
Interurban Trail in 1/4 mile increments starting at N 145th St
CleanSpaces award and City of Shoreline Parks Department 2012

3/4 Train Has Parted
Photo by Dan Short

Lantern Man Mile Markers  Unearth Collective, artists. Steel and Paint

Artists’ Statement: Referencing the Interurban Trail land's past use as a train line, we replicated a selection of rationalized drawings from a 1904 manual of hand signals used by railroad workers. In the past, the language of hand and lantern positions gave signalmen a 'voice,' allowing them to communicate visually over noise and across distance. Today, this signalman maintains his 'voice' by way of announcing the miles. But what else is he telling us?

1/2 Go Back
Photo by Dan Short

In addition to explaining the system of lantern signals, the manual drawings signify more and leave some questions unanswered. The signal man, gazing diagonally into the distance, also has posture, uniform, gender, emotion and facial expression, all of which can influence interpretation of the message. The diagrams convey sequential arm motion but tell us nothing of speed or delivery. We can imagine that some information may have been conveyed fast, as in: "APPLY AIR BRAKES," or with gravitas: "GO BACK," or in regret: "TRAIN HAS PARTED."

1/4 Apply Air Brakes
Photo by Dan Short

By propelling this historical figure into the present‐day, we question what has been lost and gained in industrialization and the rationalization of the workplace, in which all of us are entwined. By digitally re‐drawing this obviously old image, using the old trick of trompe l'oeil, presenting it within an old tradition of etching, and using modern fonts, color palettes, and materials, we reference what been lost and gained in modern production.

--Text courtesy City of Shoreline



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Her Beautiful Brain: An Afternoon with Author Ann Hedreen

Her Beautiful Brain: An Afternoon with Author Ann Hedreen 

Friday, August 11, 2017, 2 - 3:30pm Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline 98177

Ann Hedreen's award-winning memoir, Her Beautiful Brain, tells the story of what it was like to become a mom just as her own beautiful, brainy mother began to lose her mind to younger-onset Alzheimer's disease.

Join Ann for a reading and conversation.

Books available for purchase and signing.



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Canadian wildfires


By Diane Hettrick

As to why we are dealing with all the smoke in the air, above is the 8-6-2017 wildfire map from Canada. It is updated daily. It's based on satellite imagery that shows hot spots, with known heat sources such as factories filtered out.

The Canadians also publish a daily Smoke Forecast. It's experimental and probably about as accurate as most weather forecasts. It shows huge amounts of smoke coming south from the western provinces and alternating between funneling down Puget Sound and flowing east of the mountains.

If you opened your windows this morning, you will have known that the smoke was coming our way. Puget Sound Clean Air still showed no ban, but it was as bad as it has been at my house in north Shoreline this morning.

I opened my doors at 6am and managed to fill my house with cool air and smoke. All the neighborhood was full of smoke, all the way down to the ground. By 2pm it had cleared. When we got to Kenmore and could see across the lake, the east side was solid smoke.

By 7pm, the smoke was higher in the air, clinging to hills and treetops. And the sun was the most incredible color I have ever seen - a brilliant red-orange in a sky full of smoke.




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New director of aviation to join WSDOT crew on Aug 7

The Washington State Department of Transportation will welcome new director of aviation, David Fleckenstein, to its team on Aug. 7.

Fleckenstein has many years of aviation experience, first in the United States Army’s Adjutant General's Corps. For over 23 years, he held various positions at all levels of Army Aviation. After 25 years of service, he retired from the military with the rank of colonel as the director for the Army’s I Corps Aviation Office. Most recently, Fleckenstein served as the airport director for the Chehalis-Centralia Airport.

In his role as WSDOT’s Aviation Director, Fleckenstein will help implement statewide programs that protect and promote aviation, airport improvement and investments, and the development of aeronautics to support the state’s transportation system and economic vitality.

“I am looking forward to joining a great team of professionals who are well known across the state for their contributions to aviation,” said Fleckenstein.

Fleckenstein can be reached by email or phone 360-709-8020.



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In town this week - leader of Mountain Rescue team reads from her book

Seattle Mountain Rescue volunteers are the people who go in to rescue you when you get lost or injured in our mountains. They respond to skiiers, hikers, anyone in trouble in the mountains. Now one of their leaders has written about her experiences and will read from her book on Tuesday at Third Place Books. Town Center, intersection of Ballinger and Bothell Way, Lake Forest Park.


Bree Loewen 
Found: A Life in Mountain Rescue (Mountaineers)
Tuesday, August 8 at 7pm

Taking emergency calls around the clock — from assisting lost hikers and injured back country skiers to rescuing stuck climbers and worse, recovering bodies — Loewen ruminates about her experiences as an on-call volunteer and leader of Seattle Mountain Rescue in the Cascades. She does all this while juggling motherhood and family, nursing school, and managing her own risk and safety.

Terry Jastrow (in conversation with Anne Archer)
The Trial of Prisoner 043 (Knopf)
Wednesday, August 9 at 7pm

On a beautiful autumn morning on the famed golf course in St. Andrews, former U.S. president George W. Bush is abducted by a team of commandos and transported to the International Criminal Court in The Hague to stand trial for war crimes in connection with the Iraq War. Would something happen to disrupt the pursuit of justice? Find out as author and Emmy-winning sports producer / director Terry Jastrow discusses his new novel with his wife, actor and humanitarian Anne Archer.

Brian K. Friesen
At the Waterline (Ooligan Press)
Thursday, August 10 at 7pm

One windy night on the Willamette River, a young man with romantic notions of a sailing life crashes his boat into a railroad bridge, nearly killing his wife. Haunted by the incident, he tries to leave the river and its memories behind, only to be drawn back years later. At the Waterline challenges the idealistic norms of Pacific Northwest life with a portrayal of one houseboat community's contentious history and its hard earned acceptance of unfamiliar faces.



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Lake Forest Park Farmers Market Sunday

Sua Tang Farms
Photo by Jerry Pickard

The Lake Forest Park Farmers Market runs every Sunday from 10am to 3pm in the lower parking lot of Town Center, Bothell and Ballinger Way in LFP.

It is one of the best places around to get beautiful bouquets of flowers and there are usually 4-6 flower vendors.

The produce vendors are all either certified organic or in the multi-year process of being certified.

Every year they add more food vendors - so it's a great place to go for lunch.

Buskers play for your entertainment. Artisans sell their work. And there's usually an ice cream stand.


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Shoreline teen selected for Bank of America internship

From Left: Danielle Scanes, Grace Chen, Izzy Davis, Jessica Wells, and Rachel Coskey


This summer, Bank of America is helping five students with investing – in their futures, that is.

Shoreline’s own Izabella (Izzy) Davis, along with Seattle-area’s Grace Chen, Rachel Coskey, Danielle Scanes, and Jessica Wells were the dream team chosen for Bank of America’s Student Leaders eight-week, paid internship program, which helps develop the next generation of local leaders by recognizing community-minded high school students and connecting them to employment, professional development and service opportunities.

Since June, Izzy has been interning with Seattle Goodwill, working on numerous projects from research and writing, to helping put on events and learning the general operations of a nonprofit. The other four, young women have been completing internships at other local organizations including: Mentoring Works, Treehouse, Housing Hope and Imagine Housing.

Bank of America knows how important early employment opportunities are in preparing youth for success in today’s competitive workforce. Young people who work tend to have lower drop-out rates, are more likely to set and pursue career goals, and display an increased overall lifetime earning potential. By receiving a paycheck, these teens also learn the value of financial management and personal savings at an early age.

Each of these individuals has an incredible story of accomplishment, perseverance and desire to give back to their communities that helped them become Student Leaders.



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Shoreline City Council Monday - commute reduction, surface water, tree policies, final budget


Monday, August 7, 2017 – Regular Meeting 7pm

Agenda Highlights
  • Proclamation of Celebrate Shoreline
  • Public Hearing and Discussing Ordinance No. 787 Amending the City’s Commute Trip Reduction Plan
  • Discussing the 2017 Surface Water Master Plan
  • Discussing the Shoreline Municipal Code as it Relates to Right-of-Way Tree Policies and Regulations
  • Discussing Ordinance No. 794 Amending the 2017 Final Budget, Including General Fund and the 2017 Budgeted Positions and FTE List of the 2017 Final Budget

Link to full Agenda

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Puget Sound Bird Fest photography exhibit in Edmonds

Saturday, August 5, 2017

Pileated woodpecker
Photo courtesy Edmonds Arts Commission
Now through September 19th, the photography exhibit commemorating the annual Puget Sound Bird Fest in Edmonds, September 15-17, is on display at the Edmonds Library and the Frances Anderson Center’s (FAC) Edmonds Art Commission (EAC) Display Case.

The exhibit features the work of Edmonds photographers Bill Anderson and Terry Olmsted. Highlighting this year’s festival theme, the EAC Display Case features images of several breeds of Woodpeckers found in the Northwest.

The Edmonds Library exhibit features images of various birds that inhabit the Edmonds area.

The Puget Sound Bird Fest is a yearly celebration of birds and nature found along the Edmonds shoreline. 

The popular three-day event includes speakers, guided walks, land and water-based field trips, exhibits, and educational activities for children and adults.


Plan to spend the weekend in Edmonds, birding and meeting other birders, naturalists, photographers, and people engaged in fascinating bird research projects.

Edmonds Library hours are Monday-Thursday 9 am to 8 pm, Friday 9 am to 6 pm, Saturday 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday 1 to 5 pm. 650 Main St, Edmonds 98020.



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Jobs: Shoreline School District

This is the current list of Classified jobs available at the Shoreline School District

More information and application information here

Educator jobs are also listed, as well as nurses, counselors, and therapists.





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Crime in Shoreline week ending 7-24

Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Selected items from the Shoreline Police Blotter, week ending 7-24-2017

--Vandalism - spray painted graffiti on fence and retaining wall; near I-5 interchange; entrance to Richmond Beach; house egged at 8xx NW 193rd; tags at Richmond Highlands park; graffiti at Transit Center

--Behavioral Health unit responded to 9 calls - one person thought his neighbors were sending electronic waves and shutting his brain down; 3 suicidal subjects including one who threatened to shoot her family; 1 who was referred for her own welfare; 1 who was combative and hitting his caregiver; 1 who felt unsafe in her home

--Half a dozen alcohol related calls - either drivers or people intoxicated in public

--Many simple assault cases - son to mother; roommates; girlfriend to boyfriend; husband to wife.

07-14  Burglary. Pry tool used on French doors. 147xx 26th NE.
07-16  Two people Trespassed for being in the storage court 17828 Midvale, after hours.
07-18  Wedding ring stolen from locked locker at Y. Apple iWatch taken from a different locker. Credit cards from yet another locker were used for $1250 purchases at Home Depot.
07-18  Individual on bicycle trespassing at Sears. Booked on outstanding warrant; found to be in possession of narcotics and burglar's tools.
07-19  Bicycle stolen from yard at 182xx Linden.
07-19  Tires slashed on two vehicles 13xx N 184th Ct.
07-19  Intoxicated person drinking beer in Echo Lake park after hours was Trespassed and charges forwarded to prosecutors.
07-20  Package theft 21xx N 176th.
07-20  Attempted burglary 17xx 25th NE - attempted to pry open sliding glass doors.
07-20  Driver stopped for failing to signal and expired tags was arrested on DUI.
07-21  Skimming device to steal credit card information found on ATM at 7-11 Ridgecrest.
07-21  Parking garage at Artiste Apartments broken into.
07-22  Four year old boy was found walking alone near Fred Meyer.

Corrected date to 7-24

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Jobs: City of Lake Forest Park

These jobs are open in the City of Lake Forest Park

Planning and Communications Intern (Summer/Fall 2017) 
Posted July 28, 2017 11:00 AM | Closes August 31, 2017 5:00 PM

Under the direction of the Principal Planner and the Planning Director, this temporary position provides administrative support to the Principal Planner.
Posted April 11, 2017 8:00 AM | Open Until Filled
Public Works.
Full Description

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Peace Walk Sunday from Kenmore to Green Lake

The local peace walkers will start at Bothell Way NE and 80th Ave in Kenmore around 9am.

Walkers will have brunch at 10am on the corner of Bothell Way and Ballinger Way before resuming the walk to join others at Green Lake for the Hiroshima to Hope lantern floating ceremony.

Community members are invited to join at any point in the walk.



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Air quality improves - burn ban lifted

The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency has lifted the Air Quality burn ban on Puget Sound counties.

The air quality has improved to the point that air at ground level is no longer unhealthy to breathe.

The King County Fire Marshal still has a Fire Safety burn ban in place for unincorporated areas of King county.


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Shoreline Farmers Market Saturday

Friday, August 4, 2017

Shoreline Farmers Market
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The Shoreline Farmers Market runs every Saturday from 10am to 3pm at Aurora Square on the upper level by Sears and Central Market.

Fresh produce, handmade products and foods, information booths, gifts -- a little different every week.



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Jobs: City of Shoreline

These jobs are currently open at the City of Shoreline

Asset Management Functional Analyst
Full-Time Regular
Division: Information Services
Position is open until filled. This position is responsible for the effective configuration and use of the City's enterprise Asset Management application. This position will work with operational staff to leverage the application through process analysis, deep understanding of both the business process and the enterprise system, and configuration of the enterprise system to best meet operational needs.

Assistant PreSchool Instructor (Froggy Holler) - Extra Help
Extra Help Ongoing
Position is open until filled. September - June (Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) July - August (2 weeks of camp) The Froggy Holler Assistant Pre-School Instructor will be responsible for assisting in the planning, implementing and supervising of our program. Students meet on a 10-week schedule from September to June. Students range from 3-6 years of age. The Assistant Pre-School Instructor will support the Lead Instructor with parent communication and daily outdoor activities.

Extra Help - Surface Water Technical Assistant
Extra Help Variable Hour
Division: Utility and Operations
Authorized Hours: variable, up to 29 per week This position supports the Surface Water Management and Environmental Services Program by surveying and inspecting storm drainage facilities, performing basic maintenance of some facilities, preparing GIS maps, and inventory assessment of Shoreline's stormwater system. Additional responsibilities include assisting with data collection and analysis from monitoring stations, and performing a variety of records research duties related to surface water issues.
Closes in 4 days

Extra Help - Swim Instructor
Extra Help Variable Hour
Division: Pool
This is a part-time, variable hour, non-benefited position. Schedules are assigned to employees based on their availability and business needs. SUMMER SWIM LESSON SESSIONS: Monday through Friday 9:45 AM - 12:45 PM Monday and Wednesday evenings 4:45 PM - 7:45 PM Tuesday and Thursday evenings 4:45 PM - 7:45 PM Saturday mornings 9:45 AM - 12:45 PM. This position provides swimming lessons to toddlers, preschool age, school age, adult and senior ages in a positive manner.

Extra Help -- Public Works Seasonal Laborer
Extra Help Seasonal
Division: Utility and Operations
Position is open until filled. Four 40-hr per week seasonal positions in the Public Works Department available. Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, with an occasional evening or weekend assignment. Seasonal Laborers may work up to six months (1040 hours) during the vegetation growing season and weather sensitive street and surface water maintenance activities between April/May and September/October. This position performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair duties.

Indoor Playground Attendant
Extra Help Variable Hour
Division: Recreation
Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from September 18, 2017 thru May 25, 2018. 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Playground Hours: Mon - Fri. 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM This is a non-benefited Extra Help position Monitor the Indoor Playground program, an open play program for toddlers and preschoolers that is held daily in the Spartan Recreation Center gymnasium.
Closes in 1 week

Lifeguard/Swim Instructor - Extra Help
Extra Help Variable Hour
Division: Pool
This is a part-time, variable hour, non-benefited position. Hours are flexible. Weekdays and/or Weekends. Responsible for the safety of others through the enforcement of pool rules, policies and regulations. Acts to prevent and respond emergencies or other incidents. Instructs or will learn to instruct swim classes to preschoolers, youth, may also learn to teach swimming to parent/child, adults and water aerobics classes.

Outdoor Hikes and Trip Instructor - Extra Help
Extra Help Ongoing
Division: Recreation
Position is open until filled. Next review: Monday August 14, 2017. This is a yearly, ongoing position with trips taking place once or twice a month on Saturday mornings. The Outdoor Hikes and Trip Instructor will be responsible for leading a group of active adults in a variety of programmed hikes and leisure trips around the Puget Sound area. This person will also be responsible for transporting the participants on some of the trips in a City Vehicle. The Outdoor Hikes and Trip Instructor will support the Recreation Specialist II with planning, participant communications and customer service.

Public Works Maintenance Worker II
Full-Time Regular
Division: Utility and Operations
This position is on 9/80 work schedules which, every other week, allows for an additional day off. Selection process: Skills assessments for this recruitment will be held on September 7th, followed by interviews on September 13th. Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties in the maintenance department.
Closes in 2 weeks

Senior Management Analyst
Full-Time Regular
Position is open until filled.  Senior Management Analyst position will focus on budget and finance, analyses, continuous improvement and special projects. Regarding budget and finance, the successful candidate will have the ability to lead the development of an operating and capital budget, translate work activities into a budget document, and assist managers and supervisors to prepare, track and monitor budgets.

Specialized Recreation Specialist - Extra Help, ON-CALL
Extra Help Ongoing
Division: Recreation
The position implements and supports a wide variety of activities specifically for adults with developmental disabilities. THIS IS AN ON-CALL, NON-BENEFITED POSITION, HOURS VARY. Program hours are: Monday through Thursday 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM and Saturdays as needed. Position is open until filled. 



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Northshore Fire earns improved Fire Protection Class rating

Northshore station in Kenmore
Photo by Jerry Pickard


The Northshore Fire Department was recently notified by the Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau (WSRB) that the fire protection class rating for the communities of Lake Forest Park and Kenmore has been upgraded from a Class 4 to a Class 3.

The new rating will take effect December 1, 2017. Many insurance companies use the WSRB protection class rating to assess insurance premium rates for homeowners and commercial properties.

The WSRB evaluates fire protection capabilities of all Washington communities and rates them on a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 indicates exemplary fire protection capabilities, and 10 indicates very poor or no capabilities. This upgrade places the Northshore Fire Department’s rating in the top ten percent for the state.

Protection Class rating is determined by WSRB’s assessment of the fire department’s ability to suppress fires. Categories include:
  • Fire Department – distribution of fire stations, engine and ladder companies, pumping capacity, apparatus maintenance, department personnel staffing and training
  • Water Supply – adequacy of firefighting water supply including water flow, hydrant locations and system maintenance
  • Emergency Communications – evaluation of the community 911 system’s ability to receive and handle calls for emergency services
  • Fire Safety Control – fire prevention, public education and building code enforcement

The Northshore Fire Department is very pleased with the results of the recent WSRB rating process. The upgraded rating provides validation of a number of improvements made in the last ten years to enhance operations, training, and fire prevention programs.

The full report from WSRB for each community can be found here: Kenmore - Lake Forest Park



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Book Review by Aarene Storms: The Girl from Everywhere

The Girl from Everywhere
by Heidi Heilig

I'm one of those readers who always skips over the maps embedded in books. But to skip the maps in this book would be a big mistake. The maps aren't just illustrations: they are part of the story.

Nix was born in Honolulu around 1868 but she has spent her life on board her father's sailing ship Temptation, sailing across the world, across time, and across mythology itself. She has seen magic and collected mythical artifacts like the caladrius bird that can cure any illness, sky herring from the clouds above legendary Skandia, and a bottomless bag that will carry anything that is put into it.

As long as the captain has a map for it, he can sail the ship to any place or time, real or imagined.

However, the combination of the captain's opium addiction and his obsession with Nix's dead mother are bound to take the Temptation into trouble. If he succeeds with his goal of revisiting Hawaii before Lin's death, he might even erase Nix's entire life.

With a strong female narrator, a terrific premise, and a fabulous setting ("everywhere!"), this story is sure to be a hit with readers who enjoy a ripping adventure through mythology and history. With a little less action (and much less blood) than either Bloody Jack (L.A. Meyer) or Pirates (Celia Rees), this book will still appeal to fans of both. There are a few intimate scenes but no body parts on stage--is there Star Trek Sex or not? If so, it's pretty subtle. The reader will have to decide.

The audiobook, adeptly read by Kim Mai Guest, kept me in the truck and making excuses to drive places so I could listen.

Highly recommended.


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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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: 4 out of 5 doctors



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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Knitted hats and scarves are welcome donations to Hats for the Homeless

While Shoreline Knitters is taking the month of August off you can still make contributions to our collection basket in Shoreline City Hall.

Take advantage of the free and quick parking in front of the building and add your handmade hats and scarves to our growing collection.

We appreciate your generosity.



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21 Acres: Increasing access to local food in Briarcrest with Pop-up Farm Stand

Pop-up Farm Stand will be at
Shoreline United Methodist Church
August 2 through September 6 from 4-7pm. 


21 Acres, a non-profit local food education center in Woodinville, is partnering with Shoreline United Methodist Church, to pilot a mobile farm stand to bring the community of Briarcrest fresh, local, organic produce.

The Pop-up Farm Stand piloting is between Wednesday, August 2 through September 6 from 4-7pm. 
“We are passionate about local, chemical-free food and inspiring people to cook for their families, especially those who rely on limited resources”, says Meghan Tenhoff, 21 Acres Food Access Program Manager. 
“Our goal is to increase access to fruit and veggies, provide simple, easy recipes, and most importantly, learn if the community wants to participate in creating a more vibrant local food system for everyone.”

To increase access to people who are living on limited resources, the Pop-Up Farm Stand will be providing produce to the community at wholesale cost. Shoppers can pay with cash, debit, credit, and EBT/SNAP. If a customer uses SNAP benefits, 21 Acres will double their money up to $10.

Small-scale farmers and farm workers work tremendously hard, putting their body and soul into growing food for us. Unfortunately, most cannot make ends meet and are on food or energy assistance. If we are going to transform our food system to one that is just, sustainable, and better for the climate, local farmers cannot be asked to reduce prices.

Shoreline United Methodist Church wants to further serve the greater community by providing space to 21 Acres, together we are hoping to build community around food and social equity.  

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New Ballinger Apartments under construction


The Ballinger Apartments are currently under construction. Located at 1795 NE 205th Street, the building is five stories, with 72 units.

It is on the street behind Ballinger Village, facing Mountlake Terrace businesses across the street on 244th SW.



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Concert In the Park entertains through the smoke

It was a very hot day

By Diane Hettrick
Photos by Jerry Pickard

On Wednesday, August 2, 2017, the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Arts Council staged its second concert in LFP's Animal Acres Park.

As always, several hundred people came out for the evening event.

The nice thing about Animal Acres is the tall trees keep the temperature pleasant, even on hot days. People can be in direct sun or in pleasant shade



Even though wildfire smoke was in the air, it didn't seem too bad at ground level, at least not bad enough to keep people away.


The band Lost Dogma played an eclectic mix of Folk, Rock, and Blues - something to please everyone.



The Arts Council, sponsors of the event, handed out information on the rest of the summer concerts and other Arts Council sponsored activities. They also had information about being a member / patron of the Arts Council to support their work.



Aegis Living of Shoreline gave out Watermelon and Strawberry flavored iced water to help people stay hydrated. They have been appearing at events around the area, but on this very hot day they were particularly welcome.

The remainder of the Arts Council summer concerts:

August 9: Different Drummer– Multi-genre Chamber Ensemble. Kruckeberg Botanic Garden, Shoreline

August 16: Champagne Sunday – Raucous Folk. Paramount School Park, Shoreline

August 23: US Air Force Jazz Band – Band of the Golden West’s “The Commanders” Jazz Ensemble. Cromwell Park, Shoreline



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2017 BrewFest - Saturday, Aug 12 - tickets on sale now

Ready to serve you at BrewFest!

2017 Brew Fest - Saturday, August 12 from 3-7 pm, Innis Arden Clubhouse, 1430 NW 188th St

The 7th Annual 4-Corners BrewFest is right around the corner, and we're feeling a little nostalgic. To see where our tastebuds have been (or, more accurately, what they've voted for), and to get excited for this year, walk with us through the winners of the last 6 years:

2011
The Golden Growler (People's Choice) went home with Big E Ales for their Summer Orange Creamsicle. 1st runner up was Lantern Brewing's Zwarte-Wit, and 2nd runner up was Silver City's Fat Scotch Ale.

2012
The Golden Growler went home with Gallagher's Where U Brew for their Orange Mango IPA (Maui Wowwie). 1st runner up was Big E Ales' Blackberry Ale, and 2nd runner up was Fremont Brewing's Dark Star Imperial Oatmeal Stout. The fastest blown keg that hear was from 7 Seas Brewing (Balz Deep Double IPA).

Fremont Brewing has been at BrewFest every year

2013
The Golden Growler went home with Gallagher's again, for their Weak in the Knees IPA. 1st runner up was Fremont Brewing's Imperial Dark Star, and 2nd runner up was tied between American Brewing's Flying Monkey Pale Ale and Elysian Brewing's Night Owl Pumpkin Ale. The fastest blown keg in 2013 was Odin Brewing's Thor Sunstone Belgian Triple.

2014
The Golden Growler went home with Elysian Brewing's Night Owl Pumpkin Ale. 1st runner up was Fremont Brewing's Oaked Dark Star Imperial Stout, and 2nd runner up was Naked City Brewery's Noir City Black Saison. The fastest blown keg went to Stone Brewing's Collective Distortion Double IPA.

Naked City - always popular

2015
The Golden Growler went home with Hellbent Brewing's Funky Red Patina. 1st runner up was Triplehorn Brewing's Intervention Imperial Ale. 2nd runner up was Elysian's The Dread Oak-Aged Imperial Stout. The fastest blown keg was a tie between three brewers: American, Fremont, and Georgetown.

2016
The Golden Growler returned to Gallagher's for their Island Paradise Summer Ale. 1st runner up was Hemlock State's Brew-Tang Clan Wee Heavy Ale. 2nd runner up was Watt's Brewing's The Leafcutter. Fastest blown keg went to Hemlock State for that Brew-Tang Clan Wee Heavy Ale.

So many interesting flavors! Such tight competition! Who will you help win this year?

We've had brewers come and go (and go and come back), but four of them have been there Every.Single.BrewFest. We love them for loving our little short-line, intimate beer party! When you come, seek them out and give them a little love:


Winner of the Golden Growler!

Tickets
Your $30 inclusive ticket gets you 10 5-oz pours from these awesome brewers and 13 others (including cider!), grilled brats and other yummy food, and entertainment from band Celt Check. Tickets are available both online at Brown Paper Tickets and locally at Beach House Greetings (save the online fee and visit the shop with cash or a check).

NEW THIS YEAR!
Mike Brown Productions will be running a silent auction to directly benefit the Shoreline Historical Museum (who will also be getting a cut of the BrewFest profits). Bring a credit card and bid on such tempting items as a signed Russell Wilson football, signed Steve Largent jersey, signed Nelson Cruz baseball and signed Sting guitar!



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Nominations for Jeff Weissman Business award close on Aug 10



Nomination Period for The Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park’s Jeff Weissman Business Award for Outstanding Community Service Ending on August 10, 2017

Award will be presented at the Lake Forest Park Picnic in the Park, Outdoor Summer Concert Event Saturday, September 9, 2017, 2:30pm

Animal Acres Park: NE 178th St. and Brookside Blvd, Lake Forest Park


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.

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 here 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

About Rotary

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. For more information, visit Rotary. 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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Life Changes: a farewell from Frank Workman

Thursday, August 3, 2017

Frank Workman and grandbaby Emma
When my then 8 year old son Tim came home with a Shorecrest Football Big Buddy/Little Buddy sign-up sheet during the first week of school in 1993, little did I know at the time how it would change my life.

We signed him up and went to the first football game of the season, and I’ve been going to Shorecrest games ever since.

That first SC game reminded me of being a third-grader myself when Bob Russell’s dad loaded up a bunch of us boys into his station wagon and took us to watch the local team, our future high school, play.

The lights, excitement and enthusiasm took my breath away.

Nearly sixty years later, it still does.

Later in the fall of ’93, we watched the Scots’ girls’ soccer team win State. Mindy Dalziel (nee’ Falor), now the SC coach, played an instrumental role in securing the championship banner that hangs in the gym today.

The next spring we watched Tim’s Big Buddy, Jason Wieg, play for the Scots baseball team, under the brilliant coaching of the legendary Stan Taloff. We followed the Scots’ diamond fortunes for years until it was Tim’s time to play for the green-and-gold.

In 1995 the local Little League let it be known they were looking for a new Umpire-in-Chief. When I expressed an interest, they all but sent a limousine to pick me up, to have me put it in writing, lest I come to my senses and change my mind. I served five of six years, umpired hundreds of games, and got to meet and become friends with more players and parents than I can remember.

Five years later, Alisa Milner (of the fiddling Milner family) invited us to watch her Scots basketball team play. The gym was packed, the band was playing, and the effort, grace, and teamwork were awe-inspiring. I became hooked on girls’ basketball.

In the process, I met Henry Akin and Scott Farquhar, whose daughters played hoops for the Scots. Years after their girls’ graduations, we still go to games and then rehash them afterwards at the malt shop. I’m not sure which is more fun, the games or the malt shop.

In time, I was handed a microphone by our brilliant District Athletic Director Don Dalziel. A dozen years ago I got to introduce the award winners at the Shoreline Invitational Track Meet. Later I was asked to do the Public Address for all the other events at the stadium, and for SC boys’ and girls’ basketball as well. My thanks to Short Pants Steve Pouley for showing me the PA ropes.

In the fall of 2007, I was given the opportunity to call the play-by-play of a televised SC football game for the district on Channel 26, as part of the Live Video Production Club. After that game, SW’s Marty Ballew and SC’s Trent Mitchell took me aside and asked if I announced soccer games too. I lied and said yes. The next week we aired our first soccer game.

Ten years and ninety games later (with upwards of 25 different students calling the action with me, including the great Joe Veyera who announced two dozen of them alongside me), it’s time to pass the microphone to someone else. I can’t run or jump or throw anymore, but I seem to be able to talk up a storm. I am indebted eternally to Marty and Trent for giving me the chance to live out a dream, and to be able to put the spotlight on our high school athletes.

Along the way, I would crank out articles for our local publications, including the Seattle Times and the dearly departed Enterprise. At first they were usually game reports of Tim’s Little League All-Star games. Commentary columns followed.

Lately I’ve been given a forum here in the Shoreline Area News, thanks to Diane Hettrick. Whenever she needs content in the worst way, I’ve been just the guy to give it to her.

You, too, can help fill space in this publication. Just submit your offerings to editor@shorelineareanews.com.

Diane’s batting 1.000 with me when it comes to publishing my efforts. If your teams or other interests aren’t getting coverage, don’t complain about it, do it your own self.

All these new avenues I pursued in the last 25 years ---HS sports fan, umpire, public address / play-by-play announcer, and writer, were changes in my life I didn’t see coming.

Changes, disguised as opportunities, await us all.

Now a new change awaits for me---- being a grandparent. My wife and I have pulled up stakes and moved to San Diego. We want to be close to Tim and his beautiful wife Jena, who have blessed us with a pair of granddaughters.

I’ve spent the better part of the last twenty-five years watching other people’s kids (and grandkids) play games. I want to be on the sidelines watching Emma and Rosie when it’s their turn to take the field.

I sure want to thank all the young athletes (past, present, and future) whose exploits have excited, enthused, and inspired me.

You may not be able to hear me, but I’ll always be cheering for you.

--Frank Workman



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Sky Nursery Mason Bee Seminar pre-registration

Saturday, September 16th, 1 pm to 2:30pm 

Hands On Mason Bee Fall Care Seminar with Ray Strelecki

Our gentle native Mason Bees have a much better survival and reproduction rate if given a little TLC in the fall.

Ray will bring in actual bee houses with live (dormant) Mason Bees and first demonstrate, then let you practice, basic fall Mason bee care.

Learn how to remove cocoons from the bee houses without harming the dormant bees, how to clean the blocks, and how to clean the cocoons.

Ray will also talk about how to deal with insect invaders (such as hornets) that sometimes like to try overwintering in bee houses.

Free, but class size is limited to allow everyone opportunity to practice.

Pre-register in the store, by calling 206-546-4851, or by emailing sky@skynursery.com.
(We will open a second session from 3 to 4:30 if demand is high.)

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



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Celebrate Shoreline Aug 15 - Aug 26


August 15 - August 26

Celebrate Shoreline is an annual birthday party for the whole city that spans several days in various locations around Shoreline. Festivities are designed to inspire a sense of community and celebration for people of all ages and interests. Come see what makes Shoreline such a great place to live, work and play.

Jazz Walk (Aug 15)

It's a full night of live jazz with the region's best jazz artists playing in intimate venues. Stroll through North City and enjoy music food, and more. Get your tickets now.

Skate Competition (Aug 18)

Show off your skills at our annual skateboard competition. Hosted by Skate Like a Girl in partnership with the City, divisions will include 12 ans Under, 13 and Up, Sponsored, and Girls. Liability waivers required.

Celebrate Shoreline's Signature Festival (Aug 19)

This family friendly festival has EVERYTHING! Pony rides, children's stage, bouncy houses, petting zoo, live theater, food trucks, a beer garden, community booths and more!

Come hear Recess Monkey at 12:30pm and Caspar BabyPants at 1:45pm on the Family stage. On the main stage hear Ivan and Aloysha at 8:15pm! No admission fee, small charge for some activities.

FESTIVAL ATTRACTIONS:

Roving Entertainment

Gymnastics

Pony Rides

Inflatables

Petting Zoo

Hands-on Area

Bubble Play Area


Beer/Wine Garden

Food Trucks

Emergency Vehicles for Touring

Last Leaf Productions - 3 Little Pigs

Main Stage

Family Stage


Car Show (Aug 19)The Shoreline Historical Museum and the City of Shoreline present the annual Celebrate Shoreline Car Show. Vintage, Custom, Stock, Muscle, Street Rod, Projects and more.

Enter your car in the competition or just come to check out the vehicles.

Sandcastle Contest (Aug 20)

Try your hand at sandcastle construction at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park or just take in the sandcastle competition from the sidelines. Contestants must provide their own tools, buckets and shovels. Prizes will be awarded to the winners.

More information here



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$1,000 reward for successful tip in Lake Forest Park hit and run

Lake Forest Park police have an unsolved hit and run from May, when a speeding SUV hit a bicyclist and left the scene.

Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who can help locate the SUV or the driver.

The bicyclist, Taft Knowles, survived and is interviewed in the story.

A segment with video footage of the SUV is online with the story from Q13.

Check it out and if you know something, call 1-800-222-TIPS or use the P3 Tips App on your phone. It is anonymous.



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Lady Stirling DAR to dedicate Battle of Seattle Monument

Dedication of the restored Battle of Seattle monument Aug 15

Lady Stirling Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, invites members of the public to attend the 101st Anniversary of the Dedication of the Battle of Seattle Monument, City Hall Park, 450 3rd Avenue, Seattle on August 15, 2017 at 10:30am.

The restored plaque

The gathering and ceremony will rededicate the restored monument and bronze plaques commemorating the 1856 Battle of Seattle.

The Battle of Seattle monument and plaque was donated to the City of Seattle and erected by Lady Stirling Chapter DAR on August 15, 1916 in remembrance of the brief but pivotal battle fought between pioneer settlers and Washington State's native people.

The Lady Stirling Chapter, with the help of Sons of the American Revolution member, Marion (Mick) Hersey, cleaned and restored the stone base and two bronze plaques mounted on the Battle of Seattle monument.

Before restoration

The restoration and rededication ceremony, on the 101st year of the monument's initial presentation to the City, is intended to preserve this monument, renew public awareness of the early history of Seattle, and bring historic meaning to City Hall Park.

101 years ago the erecting of the Battle of Seattle plaque and monument represented a battle fought and won by the white settlers.

Today, it also represents a turning point for Washington State's native people and the loss of their lives fighting for fair treatment and preservation of a way of life.

The words were recarved and painted

It was a pivotal battle for both pioneer settlers and the native people. The Battle of Seattle plaque stands as a memorial to that struggle as it is erected on the very location of the battle fought January 26, 1856.

The ceremony will take place at the site of the Battle of Seattle monument in City Hall Park, 450 3rd Avenue, Seattle. It will be begin at 10:30am and conclude by noon.

We welcome and encourage interested members of the public to attend this free event. Among others, representatives from the City of Seattle, the Duwamish Tribe, noted historian Lorraine McConaghy, NSDAR Washington State Regent Julie Painter Pittmann, and members of the Lady Stirling Chapter NSDAR will be attending the ceremony.

Lady Stirling Chapter is about 20 members strong and rich in history. The Chapter's membership covers the northwest end of Lake Washington and is committed to serving our community, in keeping with the principles of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). Members represent women who are business owners, professionals, students, and dedicated mothers and grandmothers.

On October 11, 1890, four women founded the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR); an Act of Congress incorporated the NSDAR in 1896, formalizing the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR or NSDAR) as a nationally recognized organization. The NSDAR is a service organization with a mission of promoting patriotism, education, and historic preservation.

In support of the DAR mission, Lady Stirling Chapter is committed to fostering lifelong friendships, providing opportunities in leadership, honoring our past, and building the future. We believe these values, handed down to us from our Revolutionary War patriot ancestors who built this country, continue to be relevant today.

--Text and photos, Lady Stirling DAR



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