Alphabet Resistance supports Dreamers

Wednesday, September 6, 2017


By Diane Hettrick

An informal group calling themselves the Alphabet Resistance held a spontaneous demonstration on the 145th overpass in Shoreline on Tuesday after President Trump announced he was discontinuing DACA, which protects 800,000 young people who were brought to the US illegally as children.

The youth are known as the Dreamers. They were raised as Americans and many have never been to the country of their birth; some do not speak the language. Trump's plan would deport them all.

The Seattle Times noted that,
In a rare bipartisan show of support, Washington’s entire congressional delegation urged a permanent resolution for the 800,000 young immigrants protected under DACA. Others in the political and education realms also vowed action.

Estimates vary, but 18,000 Dreamers are said to be in Washington state. The state universities each have from 200-600 currently enrolled.

Many are in the workforce. Microsoft, for one, is paying legal fees for its Dreamer employees.

Washington state is part of a multi-state legal challenge to the deportation. On Wednesday, Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a multi-state lawsuit co-led by Washington, New York and Massachusetts, seeking to halt President Donald Trump’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

The president’s decision to end protections for nearly 18,000 so-called “Dreamers” in Washington state, and about 800,000 nationwide, is both unconstitutional and illegal, Ferguson’s lawsuit alleges.


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Western Swing dance instruction in Lynnwood


Free Western Swing Dance Instruction continues in Lynnwood! 
 Come and check it out on Sunday, September 10, 2017. 


Northwest Western Swing Music Society, which meets at the Lynnwood Eagles on the second Sunday of every month, continues to offer free Western Swing dance instruction in the forty-five minutes prior to each month's showcase band.

Come for the dance instruction at 12:15pm and stay for the live music from 1:00 to 5:00pm. It's fun and it's free! If you find you like and want to support this kind of music, join the society.



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25th annual Koi show at Sky Saturday and Sunday

2016 Grand Champion
Photo by Jerry Pickard

Saturday, September 23, 2017 from 9:30am – 5pm
Sunday, September 24th from 10am – 1pm

Washington Koi and Water Garden Society’s Twenty-Fifth Annual Koi Show

Something's fishy at Sky Nursery!

Come to the Washington Koi and Water Garden Society's 26th Annual Show on Saturday, September 23rd from 9:30 - 5 and on Sunday, September 24th from 10 - 1.

Amateur and professional koi breeders will be bringing their best (and biggest) fish to compete. Free display, judged show, great raffles, fish sales, Saturday auction, and more!

Check out the “Champion of Champions” as past shows’ “Grand Champions” compete for best of the best!

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



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Outdoor movie Saturday to benefit Children's uncompensated care


Children's Hospital junior guild Little Lemon Drops
Outdoor Movie and Raffle
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Doors open 6pm - Movie at 8pm

Innis Arden Clubhouse
1430 NW 188th - 98177
$5 suggested donation
Pizza, movie snacks, and drinks for purchase


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Make your Sunday wonderful at the LFP Farmers Market


Summer may be coming to an end, but the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market is still going strong through the middle of October.

Each Sunday you can count on finding a delectable selection of freshly grown fruits and vegetable from over a dozen small, family farms around the state. If meat and cheese are on the menu, stop by Hidden River Farm, Molly Bear Farm, Samish Bay Cheese, or Wilson Fish Market. Or if you’re having pasta, head for La Pasta to get all sorts of homemade pastas from spinach pappardelle to smoked salmon ravioli.

Fill out your meals with great bread from Proven Bread and other delicious baked treats from Doll House Baked Goods. Add some zing to your dishes with a stop by Stovepipe Sauce Company, Firefly, or Serendipity, or add a dollop of sweet surrender with something from The Beekeepers Secret or Blue Cottage Jams. And don’t forget to pick up some gorgeous flowers to help set the perfect table.

Bautista Farms


If you get peckish while you’re shopping, get a tasty hot meal from Patty Pan, Vespucci Pizza, or Drummin’ Up Wontons or a yummy treat from Classic Kettle Corn, Seattle Pops, Pete’s Perfect Toffee, or JonBoy Caramels.

The LFP Farmers Market is a fabulous place to connect with your community and Day Sponsors are an important part of that community. This week, the market is pleased to welcome the League of Women Voters of King County as the day sponsors, so be sure to stop by their table to learn about their efforts and how you can get involved. There are still Day Sponsorship openings in September and October if your business or nonprofit organization is interested in being a part of the LFP Farmers Market.

The LFP Farmers Market welcomes SNAP benefits, WIC and Senior Vouchers, and their own locally funded Market Bucks, which are distributed through a variety of community partners including Hopelink, YMCA, the Shoreline-LFP Senior Center, and local area schools. The market is also proud to participate in the Fresh Bucks matching program that helps SNAP recipients access fresh, healthy fruits and vegetables at the market.

Hayton Berries


In coming weeks, watch for fun special occasions like Busker Day at the Market, the return of the Heart of Dreams Alpacas, and a Closing Day Party on October 15th.

The LFP Farmers Market is presented by Third Place Commons, a community-supported 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering real community in real space. The market is open from 10am to 3pm every Sunday through October 15th and takes place in the parking lot of LFP Town Center adjacent to City Hall at the intersection of Bothell Way NE and Ballinger Way NE.



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Perkins Way in LFP closed for tree removal

Wednesday, September 6, 2017 - until 2pm

A portion of Perkins Way NE will be closed due to tree removal in the 18500 to 18600 block.

Except for emergency vehicles and school buses, there will be no through traffic on Perkins Way NE, between 23rd Avenue NE and NE 182nd Street during this time.

Only local access will be allowed.

If you have questions, call City Hall, 206-368-5440.


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Photos: Red moon, orange light, brown skies, falling ash

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Photo by Lee Lageschulte


This photo was taken during the day on Tuesday from Innis Arden, looking out over the "Shoreline Sea" - which is in there somewhere. Ash fell around the area - Kenmore, north Seattle, west Shoreline, not sure where else.

The air is full of smoke coming over the Cascades from multiple eastern Washington fires, as well as from small fires in King County, and probably some coming from Oregon, depending on which way the wind is blowing.

The orange light was shining on my floor today and I thought I had spilled something, although I don't drink orange kool-aid.

Red Moon
Photo by Lien Tisdale Titus
Last night the moon was red. Lien Titus went outside at 1:30am (technically this morning) to get the photo.

Hard to think that the photos have not been altered, but the altering has been done to the atmosphere by the smoke and wood particles in the air.

According to the news, you should not wipe the ash from your car because it's abrasive.

You are also advised not to wash it off with just water because it undergoes a chemical change that damages the paint.

They say to use soap and water. Now I'm worried about the drains at Brown Bear.

DKH



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: No horsing around - School starts Wednesday



First Day of School - Shoreline Schools
Wednesday, September 6 will be the first day of school for grades 1-12. 
Kindergartners will begin on Monday, September 11.



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Free movies for readers - Friday and Saturday


Free movies compliments of 
Shoreline Area News and Shoreline Community College

Friday, September 8
  • 7pm ET
  • 9:30pm Wonder Woman
Saturday, September 9
  • 11am Iron Giant
  • 1:30pm Wonder Woman

The theater is on the SCC campus, 16101 Greenwood Ave N (campus maps)
Free parking evenings and weekends. Reasonably priced concessions.

Upgraded theater with Dolby Sound.

For tickets, write to us at Tips@ShorelineAreaNews.com



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Shorewood boys tennis season preview



The Shorewood T-Birds return to defend their WesCo South Championship, co-champs with Shorecrest, with a talented mix of veterans and newcomers.

Gunnar Thorstenson
The Thunderbirds Gunnar Thorstenson, senior co-captain, will enter the season after a very successful Spring WIAA State tournament -- placing 4th, three year state qualifier, as well as the top returning singles player in District 1.

Also leading the team will be senior co-captains James Qui and Max Buma.

The Thunderbirds have experienced and talented depth in singles with Andrew Counter, sophomores Steven Lin and Ari Webb and in doubles with juniors Aden Helland, Nate Alexander, Tyler Gettman, Bennett Vana and senior Matt McMillen.

A large group of new players from last season's undefeated Junior Varsity team will bring additional experience and high level of skill.

Coach Arnie Moreno believes this could be the most experienced and talented team he has ever had in 15 years.

Shorewood will be trying to win their fourth straight league championship.



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Shoreline responds to post-hurricane blood emergency

By Tom Petersen

A near-capacity 28 people came to donate blood at the Shoreline Fire Safety Center on Saturday as the call for help went out nationwide in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.

The Bloodworks Northwest mobile unit collected 25 pints of blood, which, split into components, can help as many as 75 people.

Many thanks to those donors and to Shoreline Fire Department, Hill's Restaurant, and Owen Petersen for helping host the blood drive.

The effects of Harvey will be felt for weeks or months to come. Blood donors will be needed on a continuing basis; prospective donors can check NW Bloodworks for mobile drives and/or donation center open hours.



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FeralCare takes in unadoptable cats


“We would be better citizens of our own species if we understood the animals in the habitat around us.” –Nancy Howard.

Photos and text by Mary Jo Heller

Allow me to introduce you…. meet Lily, a grey and white short-haired cat, raised with two teenage boys who were allowed to mistreat her, so she now bites when overstimulated.

Maynard is a short-haired black and white cat who urinates everywhere. Grayson was a feral scrapper who had to be trapped when his owners moved and abandoned him. He has hyperthyroid disease, so his kidneys are now failing.



Problem cats? Indeed. These are cats that would not survive an adoptable shelter, because who would want a cat with these and other troubles?

For some of those cats here in the greater Seattle area, there is Feral Care, a center for problem cats that cannot be placed anywhere else, but that still deserve a happy life. Nancy Howard, owner of The Whole Cat and Kaboodle in Kirkland, has established a shelter on a five acre ranch in Bothell.

Some of their resident cats began life as feral kittens, but not all. Some, like the cats mentioned above, have problems that forced their owners to seek other measures.

While we all owe caring and support to animals we adopt, some owners who need to readopt or relinquish their pets have tried conventional shelters, and learned that their pet is “unadoptable.” Feral Care is the last resort.

Feral Care is unique; it does not adopt out any of their residents unless they are certain the person will be able to work with the specific needs of a particular cat. 

Some, like Leo, arrived as a trapped feral with a broken leg, and could be adopted to a select person. 
Interestingly, Thomas has six toes.

Keep in mind, a shelter such as the Humane Society or Seattle Area Feline Rescue in Shoreline would be a better place to find adoptable pets.

Nancy is invested in creating a world where cats are understood and wonderful companions.

“We can take better care of animals when we see the world through their eyes,” she says. The website through The Whole Cat and Kaboodle stresses helping owners see the world through communication with their pet.

What is your cat trying to tell you when they use your bed as their litter box? Their motto is “no bad cats.” Rather than more animals in the shelter, Nancy would rather pet owners contact her about options working with an animal. 

Too many beautiful cats, though, originally adoptable, didn’t do well in a home. These cats have problems, such as house soiling, or destructive behavior, and still deserve to have a second chance. 

Some of the urination problems Feral Care has seen were due to bladder infections that could have been cured by a visit to a Vet. 

(For information on cat problems and answers, see Seattle Humane) And of course, The Whole Cat and Kaboodle has classes and help for you as well .

Debbie Stewart runs the shelter along with two paid staff who work every other day, feeding, petting, and caring for the 100 cats in residence. The shelter has several rooms with a multitude of cat trees, several “living rooms,” beds, ceiling beams to cross, sheds, and many, many, litter boxes.

All cats are initially isolated when they first arrive, then socialized little by little in four separate rooms.

However, some cats will never be socialized. Some feral cats do become more social, but still untouchable.

Evelyn, a short-haired black cat, for example, has feline hyperaesthesia, a brain disease, and attacks everyone around, cat or person, in response to any cat fight near her. Some cats brought to the shelter can’t be coerced to eat and eventually may die.

Debbie tries to gain their trust so they will eat. The cats are fed a diet of raw meat: rabbit, duck, chicken, turkey as well as canned chicken and fish parts. Kibble is available too. 

Debbie also arranges for a veterinarian to see a cat when she perceives a physical problem. Urination problems, once cleared with medication, have sometimes also meant the difference between a mean cat and a friendly one.

Topaz, a cat with this problem, was actually taken back by its owner once she understood the reason for the behavior.

All of this takes money. There is also a need to expand. Feral Care is asked constantly to accept new residents for which they have no room. There are currently two volunteers who come on Sundays, although Debbie has never seen a time with too many volunteers.



Feral Care has a process for placement of new cats. There is a fee of $300 to add any cat to the shelter’s residents. Considering vet bills and food for the life of the cat, that is very little. Of course they exist on volunteers and donations. Feral Care spends $600 a week on food, and vet bills run into the hundreds of dollars. In fact, they spend about $20,000 a year on care for cats through veterinarians.

This year there is an event for donations through a Holiday Bazaar. This will be November 18th, in the Clubhouse at Kennard Estates, 2200 196th St SE in Bothell.

FeralCare is also a part of the GiveBig yearly donation project. There is a donation button on their website. One item they continually need is a heated catnip pad.

If you are interested in volunteering or donating, contact Nancy Howard.

Donations can be mailed to: 
Feral Care
2200 196th St SE #90
Bothell, WA 98012


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Inclucity – Actions towards more inclusion

PROVAIL, one of the Washington state’s largest organizations serving people with disabilities, will hold its second annual Inclucity event at Seattle Center's McCaw Hall on Thursday, October 5, 2017.

This evening event aims to bring together the Puget Sound community to highlight individuals and organizations that have been successful in improving inclusion for people with disabilities.

Many local organizations will be present, providing interactive vendor displays to showcase their efforts towards creating more inclusion and accessibility, including:
  • Special Olympics Washington
  • Invacare
  • Easterseals Washington
  • Makers Making Change 
  • Pacific Continental Bank 
In addition to vendor booths, key figures in the disability sector will be speakers, discussing how they experience inclusion in our city and what they are doing to address the lack of inclusion and accessibility.

These “Champions of Inclusion” include:
  • Barry Long, President of Talk and Roll Enterprises 
  • Mike Ronan, President of the Board for Special Olympics Washington 
  • Kristin Adams, Author of The Chicken Who Saved Us

Q13 Fox News Anchor Matt Lorch is excited to be emceeing the event.
“As the parent of a child with physical and intellectual disabilities, I understand creating opportunities for those with developmental challenges starts with better knowledge, access, and understanding. Inclucity is a movement to do just that,” Lorch says.

PROVAIL encourages individuals of all backgrounds to attend, including individuals who are interested in learning more about the disability sector, but may not have a connection to it.

The event will also give attendees the chance to learn how to get involved in breaking down the barriers to create more inclusion for people with disabilities.

More information about attending Inclucity, becoming a booth vendor or about PROVAIL here.



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Shorewood Thunderbirds Boys Select Basketball seeking assistant coaches

Shorewood Thunderbirds Boys Select Basketball

Seeking Assistant Coaches for the upcoming season. We field teams from 4th thru 8th grade that attend schools on the west side of I-5 in Shoreline. We are looking to fill 3 Assistant Coach positions.

Season begins with tryouts in early October and a season ending tournament in early March.

Interested? Contact Jim Shea



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Shorewood wins season opener vs Granite Falls on Sept 1

Shorewood football and cheer
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools


Shorewood High football won their season opening game on Friday, September 1, 2017 against Granite Falls High School at Shoreline Stadium, avenging last year’s loss.

The score was 21-14. The next game is Friday, September 8 in Bellingham versus Bellingham High.

The next home game is Friday September 22 at 7pm versus Mountlake Terrace.



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Haiku:Photo: Fire's smoke

Photo by Lien Tisdale Titus


Fire’s smoke shrouds the skies.
An orange orb reflects these fires.
Ashes are all that’s left.


Gini Paulsen
Ridgecrest neighborhood



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Peregrine falcon entertains itself with pigeons

Peregrine falcon at Richmond Beach
Photo by Wayne Pridemore


While Wayne Pridemore was hanging out with bird chasers at Richmond Beach, he was entertained by a peregrine falcon who was practicing its skills on a flock of pigeons.

This Peregrine falcon made three different appearances. 
One of the birdwatchers would yell, PEREGRINE, the pigeons would take flight, and those of us taking photos would stumble around trying to locate the bird of prey without losing our balance. 

Peregrine falcon chasing pigeons
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The falcon would chase the flock of pigeons, circling them from the outside, into a ball of pigeon panic. After three or four circuits the falcon would leave without making a strike. From the look of his full craw, I don't think he was hungry, but just bored.

Peregrine falcon
Photo by Wayne Pridemore


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Photo: Birdwatchers at Richmond Beach

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Wayne Pridemore took a break from photographing Swallow-tailed gulls at Richmond Beach to get a shot of birders with their camera equipment!



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LFP Picnic in the Park, Outdoor Summer Concert Saturday



The Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park’s 2nd Annual Beer and Wine Garden
and
Presentation of the Jeff Weissman Business Award for Outstanding Community Service

Lake Forest Park Picnic in the Park, Outdoor Summer Concert Event
Saturday, September 9, 2017, 10am-4pm - Award Presented at 1:00pm
Animal Acres Park: NE 178th St. and Brookside Blvd, Lake Forest Park


The Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park will be partnering with the City of Lake Forest Park on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at the Picnic in the Park event.

For the second year, the City of Lake Forest Park is hosting the Picnic In the Park Outdoor Summer Concert in Animal Acres Park, 17435 Brookside Blvd NE, Lake Forest Park 98155.

This year, the Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park will provide a Family Friendly Beer and Wine Garden to go along with the concert.

Designated areas will allow for families to sit together while the adults are enjoying a glass of wine or beer. Other activities provided by the City will be food trucks, a petting zoo, a bouncy house and other children’s activities.

The Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park will also be awarding the Jeff Weissman Business Award for Outstanding Community Service at the event. This award highlights a local businessperson or business in the Lake Forest Park, Kenmore or Shoreline area that exemplifies best practices in business as well as contributing to the local community.

The Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park’s first Beer and Wine Garden event was on September 11, 2016 at the Lake Forest Park Farmer’s Market in celebration of the Club’s 30th Anniversary.

The event provided a 9/11 tribute, with the Chief of Police Steve Sutton playing taps while a wreath was laid at the City’s 9/11 Memorial Plaque, music performances all day, a special dance performance by the Shorecrest High School Hip Hop Team and face painting provided by the Shorecrest Rotary Interact Club.

The event was so well received that the Rotary Club decided to partner with the City of Lake Forest Park for the Beer and Wine Garden at this year’s Picnic in the Park Summer Concert event.

The Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park is pleased to announce the partnership with the City of Lake Forest Park at the city’s much loved summer family event.


Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. 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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Swallow-tailed gull brings bird watchers to Richmond Beach



Photos by Wayne Pridemore

Excited bird watchers flocked to the old oil docks at Richmond Beach this weekend.

The excitement was caused by the appearance of a swallow-tailed gull. This is a rare appearance for this species in the Puget Sound area.



The bird was first spotted Saturday at Carkeek Park by a well known bird watcher. The next two days it took up residency at Richmond Beach. 

It is a large bird with a length of 21 inches and weight of about one and a half pounds. Its bill is black with a whitish tip. The eyes are circled by a red ring. Breeding pairs have color changes from non-breeding pairs.

It raises its young in cliff colonies in the Galapagos Islands off the western coast of South America. Its appearance here is very unusual.

It's also said to be nocturnal, hunting at night over open water - another anomaly, although it was frustrating birders here by continually swooping out over open water.

VOICE: SOUNDS BY XENO-CANTO
The Swallow-tailed Gull utters thin, harsh, gurgling screams with head moving side to side, and also produces a rattle very different of all gull’s sounds.

Both mates gives greeting calls, some loud, rapid “kweek, kweek, kweek”.  From oiseaux-birds.com

Our little local celebrity must fly to a different beat in its route selection.

Article revised 9-5-17 12:20am

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8th Ave NW detour starts Tuesday morning

Monday, September 4, 2017



8th Ave NW detour south of Richmond Beach Rd
Tuesday, September 5 - Thursday, September 7 between 8:00am and 5:00pm

Approximately 200 feet of 8th Ave NW in both directions will be closed south of Richmond Beach Rd NW, including the right turn from Innis Arden Drive NW onto 8th Ave NW, between 8:00am and 5:00pm Tuesday, September 5 through Thursday, September 7.

This work is being done to replace a severely failed section of concrete stormwater pipe crossing 8th Ave NW south of Richmond Beach Road. Overall poor conditions of this pipe warrant complete structure-to-structure replacement.

Detour routes will be signed along 3rd Ave NW and NW 185th St.

8th Ave NW will be reopened in both directions on Tuesday 9/5 and Wednesday 9/6 from 5:00pm to 8:00am the following morning using steel plates to cover work areas.

Any questions or comments should be directed to project manager John Featherstone at 206-801-2478.



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My Fair Lady opens Friday at Seattle Musical Theatre



Friday, September 8th, marks the opening of MY FAIR LADY, the first show of the 40th Anniversary Celebration Season for Seattle Musical Theatre.

tickets

My Fair Lady, a fresh interpretation of an iconic written show by Frederick Loewe and Alan Jay Lerner. The story revolves around a young flower peddler in Edwardian-era London and her encounter with a linguistics professor.
We all know the classic songs including, "Wouldn't it Be Loverly?", "With a Little Bit of Luck" and "I Could Have Danced All Night", which fuels its popularity. 
MY FAIR LADY transcends not only social class, but also time, to offer real lessons about the interactions between men and women, as well as the educated and the masses.

The theater is in Magnusen Park, 7120 62nd Ave NE, Seattle 98115 on Sand Point Way NE.



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Cuff 'em



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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Northshore CERT class starts Sept 11

CERT is an organization of volunteer emergency workers who have received specific training in basic disaster response skills with the intent of supplementing existing emergency responders in the event of a major disaster. 

Following a major disaster, local Fire, Medical, Police, City, and other first responders may not be able to meet the demand for their services. Residents and visitors to our community may need to rely on each other for help in order to meet their immediate life sustaining needs.

The Northshore Emergency Management Coalition CERT program will educate participants about local hazards, basic disaster preparedness, and provide hands on training that includes fire safety, light search and rescue, and disaster medical operations. After completing the CERT academy, volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in additional drills and exercises to keep their skills sharp and continue to enhance their knowledge and abilities.

The next CERT academy will begin on September 11, 2017. Classes do fill up and registration is open to the first 30 that submit a completed registration form along with the $35 class fee.

For more information on Northshore Emergency Management Coalition CERT program or to be sure to be notified as soon as registration begins, contact the program manager at 425-354-1744 or by email.



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Boys State representatives to speak at Legion meeting Tuesday

The boys who were selected to attend Washington Boys State will speak of their experiences at the Tuesday night meeting of the Post 227 American Legion, September 5, 2017.

The meeting will be held at Post 227 Legion Hall, located at 14521 17th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155 (on the street behind Goodwill). All military veterans, guests and people in the community are welcome to attend the program.

The public meeting begins at 6:40pm.

The 2017 winner of the Life Changer Award will be recognized.

After a short break, the Post business meeting will commence.

While at the Post, you can check out the Post library that contains many militarily related books, video tapes and DVDs. People in the community can borrow, use, and return any of these items at no charge.


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Osprey nest on cell tower

Photo by Jerry Pickard


This osprey found a perfect place for her large nest. It on a cell tower about a half block from the North City water tower.

She has the best view in town. North City is the highest point in Shoreline. She's has a bird's eye view of two mountain ranges and several bodies of water.

Last year the ospreys nested at Hamlin Park.



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Haystock 2017 Saturday at Darrell's Tavern is benefit for Senior Center



HAYSTOCK 2017
Saturday September 9th, 9pm
Darrell's Tavern 18041 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133 Map

Join us for a fun filled night of barn burn'in Country Music to benefit the Shoreline / Lake Forest Park Senior Center ! Gonna be a hoot !

Live music provided by ... The 1 Uppers, The Crossroads Exchange, and The Meadow Roads.

$10 suggested donation.


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WeatherWatcher: Heat Advisory In Effect

National Weather Service, Seattle, WA.

Heat Advisory is in effect until 10pm Tuesday evening. A heat advisory means a period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of high humidities and temperatures combine to create a situation where heat illnesses are possible. Shoreline and Lake Forest Park will see high temperatures peaking probably between the 3pm-5pm time frame at the mid-upper 80s, maybe even a stray 90°F.

The thick smoke cover is reducing the amount of surface heating that is forecasted, most of the forecast models do not calculate the amount of solar radiation reduction caused by the smoke layer. We would otherwise make it into the low to mid 90's for a high temperature.

Source of the smoke is from wildfires in eastern Washington and eastern Oregon this time. Heat waves are generally caused by an offshore air flow patterns. This means winds are traveling from the east to the west. On a normal summer day here, we have an onshore wind, which means the winds are traveling from the west to the east. These winds keep the wild fire smoke east of the Cascade mountain range, and bring us our morning fog and afternoon sunny days, with cooler temperatures. Some even call onshore winds our natural air conditioner.

Forecast: Beyond Tuesday evening and Wednesday, onshore flow comes back, bringing us areas of fog and low clouds, and clearing out the smoke. Highs will still make it into the 80's during the day. Wednesday night, however, gets a little more interesting.

Wednesday night some clouds come in with showers, and there might be a slight chance of some thunderstorms. The threat of thunderstorms will last through Thursday evening, and the threat of showers will continue through the next weekend. High temperatures are expected to return to the 70's with lows dipping back down to the 50's.


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Dahlias for Senior Center: Cafe au Lait

Sunday, September 3, 2017

Café au Lait
Photo by John Hibbs

Café au Lait was introduced to dahlia lovers in 2005. She blooms heavily for such a large flower, producing large blooms 8-10” across on a robust plant that grows up to 4’ tall with sturdy stalks and leaves.

Café au Lait is gorgeous and unusual in her coloring, an exquisite creamy pink/peach with beige overtones.

Blossoms present upright on excellent strong stems; it’s a great cutter, long-lasting in bouquets and a wedding favorite.

Informal Decorative form – this means it has extra layers of petals, petals are broad and flat and likely to wave and flare, giving them a lovely playful look.

This and other blooms are available at the Ridgecrest Pub on NE 165th at 5th NE, for a donation to the Senior Center. New bouquets every Tuesday and Friday.

--Flowers and information from Ridgecrest resident John Hibbs, ND.



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Photo: Poem: Urban Stream

Twin Ponds Stream
Photo by Vicki Westberg


Urban Stream


Combed by coho, groomed by grass

her language is microsong

high-pitched and fast.

She teases the doodlebug, dragonfly, sticks.

She flashes, splashes, sprays and spits.

She jumps and bumps,

all dappled and dimpled

flirting, squirting, gurgling dribbles.

Nibbling ripples of bubbles appear

as well as regular floods of tears.

Coyotes kiss this hide-n-seek creek

and possums cross her

while you and I sleep.

Sunbeams explode and moonbeams meander

directing airborne creatures to land there.

Her earth hard host cradles the flow,

and leaves gifts of gravel

above and below.

At the end of her baptismal slide

she climbs the rain cloud

for another ride.


Copyright 2011, Vicki Westberg



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Running Man Lamont Thomas on Wednesday: TV and Third Place Books


On Wednesday morning, September 6, 2017, Shoreline's Running Man, Lamont Thomas, will appear on KING 5's New Day Northwest program.

On Wednesday evening, Thomas will be the featured author at Third Place Books, reading from his book Running Miracle, answering audience questions, and autographing copies of his book.


At two years old, Lamont Thomas was hit by a car that shattered his body and caused severe brain trauma. His doctors did not believe a recovery was possible. 
Driven by the desire to live a normal life, Lamont Thomas did the impossible: He learned to walk, and then, he learned to run. 
Lamont runs every day in his Shoreline neighborhoods, where he is an inspiration to many, and is famously known as The Running Man.


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Photo: Police station site prepared for build

Site of new Shoreline Police station
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

So far it looks like the mitigation from the Grease Monkey and former 76 Union gas station has been completed and work can begin on the the addition to Shoreline City Hall for the new Police station on N 175th.



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Food Truck Shoreline - Final Wednesday at Saltwater Park

Graphic from Lantern Press


Food Truck Shoreline - Final Wednesday at Saltwater Park
September 6, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Richmond Beach Saltwater Park
2021 NW 190th Street, Shoreline 98177

Sponsored by Richmond Beach Community Association
and City of Shoreline's Office of Economic Development


Whether you are celebrating the first day of school or lamenting the end of summer, come on down to the beach for one last summer food truck event!

The Toucans play languid Caribbean rhythms

Head to the lower parking lot to pick up dinner then move to the upper shelter to enjoy your food and languid Caribbean rhythms by the Northwest's masters of the steel pans, The Toucans.

To remedy the long lines experienced at the first two events, a fourth food truck has been added this week. More choices for your dining pleasure! Parking is limited, so walk, bicycle or carpool if possible.

Now Make Me a Sandwich is a Seattle food truck that specializes in grilled sandwiches that taste awesome. It's pretty simple.

Kiss My Grits!


Kiss My Grits delivers their blend of Low Country and Filipino street food to an equally diverse clientele. All of their soulful dishes are served with Southern hospitality with a side of sass!

Wicked Pies serves up New York style pizza by the slice, along with some brilliant focaccia bread sandwiches and tasty salads using locally sourced, organic ingredients.

Puffle Up
If this looks too healthy - there's a chocolate marshmallow version!


Puffle Up brings to you a modern twist to a classic Hong Kong street snack, bubble waffles! These waffles are crispy and delicious by themselves but you can amp it up by adding toppings such as fruits, sweets or even ice cream.

Richmond Beach Gear will be available for purchase. See the new line of orca-inspired gear from t-shirts, mugs, aprons, coasters, totes, note cards and more! RBCA has a whale of a selection for you to choose from. Cash, debit and/or credit cards welcome.

More information here



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J. A. Jance reads from new mystery at Third Place Books on Friday

Seattle author J.A. Jance reads from her newest J.P. Beaumont book at Third Place Books on Friday as part of a busy week at the bookstore.


Third Place Books, upper level Town Center, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way in Lake Forest Park.

Jarret Middleton
Darkansas (Dzanc Books)
Tuesday, September 5 at 7 pm

When country musician Jordan Bayne returns home for his twin's wedding, he uncovers a dark vein of family history: going back to the end of the Civil War, every generation of Bayne men have been twins -- and one has always murdered his father.

Lamont Thomas
The Running Miracle (Ward Street Press)
Wednesday, September 6 at 7 pm

At two years old, Shoreline’s Lamont Thomas was hit by a car that shattered his body and caused severe brain trauma. Driven by the desire to live a normal life, Lamont Thomas did the impossible: He learned to walk again, and then, he learned to run.

Presentation and Discussion
Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power (Rodale)
Thursday, September 7 at 7 pm

Climate Reality Leaders present Vice President Al Gore's follow-up to his bestselling An Inconvenient Truth with a slideshow and discussion on the science of climate change, and how citizens can advocate at the grassroots level to solve this tremendous, urgent problem. Al Gore will NOT be present but signed copies will be available.

J. A. Jance
Proof of Life (William Morrow)
Friday, September 8 at 6:30 pm

When his longtime nemesis dies in what's officially deemed to be an accidental fire, the uneasily retired homicide detective J. P. Beaumont is dragged into the investigation — by none other than the deceased victim himself. 

Dan Hanna
The Pout-Pout Fish and the Bully-Bully Shark (Farrar, Straus & Giroux)
Sunday, September 10 at 11 am

Swim along with the illustrator of bestselling Pout-Pout Fish, Dan Hanna! Mr. Fish teaches a bully shark about kindness and being a friend, and discovers the strength of his community, and the power of his own voice in this original picture book. Drawing activities included.



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