Shorecrest Scots football scores near perfect game against Kingston

Sunday, September 10, 2017

Otis
Wilmot Graphics
Shorecrest 58 - Kingston 6
Friday, 9-8-2017 at Shorecrest
Overall record 2-0

By Gordon Stephenson

On a perfect September night, the Shorecrest Scots put together a nearly perfect game over Kingston, winning 58-6 over a Buccaneers squad that was overmatched from the opening whistle.

It was the defense that scored first, with Gabe Reyes sacking Kingston quarterback Nick Waxon in his own end zone for a safety that put the Scots up 2-0. From then on, there was no looking back. Before the first quarter was out, Scots QB Eladio Fountain had three scoring throws: To Sammy Seliga for a 21 yard touchdown; Chris Lee from 22 yards out; and to Rico Dellaguardia.

Ricardo Ruiz, following up on his heroic performance last week at Interlake, in which he scored the winning touchdown in overtime, added another TD to his expanding stat list, this one from six yards out. Cyrus Filoteo, the night's leading rusher with 57 yards on six carries, finished out the quarter with a score from the four yard line, capping a feverish 12 minutes of play, and leaving the Scots up 30-0.

Coach Brandon Christensen took the opportunity to play well into his roster, giving many players a chance to show what they can do at the varsity level. Opening the second quarter, Filoteo scored again, this time from four yards out. Junior quarterback John Stephenson added a touchdown throw of his own, hitting Antonio Stillwell in the endzone for a 15 yard strike. Sophomore Diego Angel-Cruz ran for scores from 20 and 35 yards out and Sophomore Tony Garcia-Cruz was perfect as the kicker, making all eight of his PAT attempts for the night.

The defense controlled the pace for of much of the game, wreaking havoc with the Kingston offense and causing five turnovers, including two interceptions, one each by Layne Lyons and senior Brayden Victor. 19 individual Scots contributed tackles, led by Latrell Jones, who had six solo takedowns, and Sam Jacoby, who contributed 5 tackles. The Buc's were held to just 36 yards of total offense, but prevented the shutout with a perfect last second scoring pass by Waxon from 15 yards out as time expired.

The 52 point win was Shorecrest's largest margin of victory in over a decade, and gives them a 2-0 start to their 2017 campaign. Celebration won't last long, however, as the Scots prepare for next week's home game at 7pm against Meadowdale.



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Kenmore open house re new 25 acre park

Kenmore's new park Twin Springs


In 2016, the City of Kenmore acquired the 25-acre Twin Springs Park from King County to be used for a public park and open space site. The park is located on the east side of 80th Avenue NE between NE 192nd Street and NE 195th Street.

The City is holding an open house regarding the new park on Tuesday, September 12, from 6:30pm to 8:00pm, at Kenmore City Hall to gather input from the public on interim (1 - 5 years) improvements that will allow the park to be open for public enjoyment. There will be a short presentation about the park at 7:00pm.

Twin Springs Park is an ecologically rich site with wetlands, steep slopes, and existing forest. Based on these site characteristics and associated regulations, the park will serve as a neighborhood park, predominately remaining in an undeveloped natural state. The park includes is a narrow band of land between the wetlands and forested hillside that could be developed to contain picnic areas, basketball courts, a play area, etc.

More information about the park, or to fill out a survey to share your opinions, here.



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Shoreline woman killed in single vehicle crash in Mountlake Terrace

Site of the crash
From MLTNews.com
Republished from MLT News.com

The Snohomish County Medical Examiner has released the identity and cause of death of a 26-year-old woman killed Friday night, September 1, 2017 in a single-vehicle crash in Mountlake Terrace.

The decedent is Staci L. Laugle of Shoreline. The Snohomish County Medical Examiner ruled her cause of death as multiple blunt force injuries, and manner of death as an accident.

The driver, 26-year-old Michael Spieker of Mountlake Terrace, appeared in court on Tuesday. He is now being held in the Snohomish County Jail on $100,000 bond.

According to court documents, Spieker initially told police he had been texting while driving when he lost control of his vehicle in the 22100 block of 48th Avenue West at 11:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 1. He also told officers he had had three or four drinks before driving, though he consumed the last drink over one hour before he started driving.

However, court documents also report two witnesses saw Spieker’s vehicle accelerate and pass another vehicle driving along 48th Avenue West before he lost control.

The vehicle also caught fire after the crash. Laugle was declared dead at the scene. Spieker was taken to Swedish Edmonds to be checked out before being booked into the Snohomish County Jail on vehicular homicide charges.



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Flags at half-staff Monday

Saturday, September 9, 2017

Flag Lowering - 9/11/17 (Patriot Day)

Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Monday, September 11, 2017, for national Patriot Day, the annual memorial to the victims of the 2001 tragedy.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on September 11, 2017.

Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.

Please call 360-239-1317 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.



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City Council considering Hamlin Park maintenance yard

City Council will tour three sites on Monday


By Diane Hettrick

At a time when the Parks department is trying to carve out new park spaces in Shoreline, the City Council is seriously considering siting a consolidated city maintenance facility in deeply forested Hamlin Park.

Hamlin Park
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Public Works wants a consolidated facility to store their large maintenance vehicles, with service, fueling, and washing capabilities.

The options are down to three locations - all of which the City Council will tour on Monday.

First they will do a quick drive-thru of the property inherited from Brightwater on Ballinger Way in the business district, then another drive-thru of the maintenance and fueling yard on 25th NE off Ballinger Way.

Then they will settle down to business with a dinner and full presentation at the current maintenance vehicle parking facility at Hamlin Park.

The proposal would expand the current one-acre Hamlin site to 4.5 acres from what is now mostly deep forest. An additional road would provide access to and from the new site.

The original plan was to use the North Maintenance Facility at Brugger's Bog (NMF). However, the estimated cost is in the range of $21.8 to $23.3 million and staff informed City Council that there is no current revenue stream adequate for the project to move to the construction phase.

Brugger's Bog maintenance facility is not currently used
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
In addition, there was neighborhood opposition, based on noise and the potential for contamination of the adjacent wetlands and Brugger's Bog park. 

City Council authorized staff to pause development of the NMF and use the pre-design information to identify other properties within the City that could meet Public Works maintenance facility needs at a lower cost than the NMF site.

In 2013, the City of Shoreline purchased the King County maintenance facility by Brugger's Bog.

Street maintenance truck
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline
The same year, the North City Water District purchased the Northwest Church on 15th NE, across from Hamlin Park, for its maintenance facility.

There is citizen opposition to the Hamlin Park site. One rally was held in August and another is planned for Monday evening during the City Council visit.

Hamlin Park is located between 15th and 25th NE with the entrance at about NE 162nd. 



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Shoreline City Council tours maintenance facility sites and hears about veterans levy

Standing, from left: Keith McGlashan, Jesse Saloman, Doris McConnell, Keith Scully, Will Hall
Seated Mayor Chris Roberts, Deputy Mayor Shari Winstead


Shoreline City Council Meetings

Monday, September 11, 2017 – Special Meeting 5:15pm
- Maintenance Facility Tour

Monday, September 11, 2017 – Regular Meeting 7:00pm

Agenda Highlights - Link to full Agenda
  • Adopting Ordinance No. 787- Amending the City’s Commute Trip Reduction Plan
  • Adopting Ordinance No. 794 – Budget Amendment for 2017 to Include Additional Personnel for the Light Rail Stations, City Planning, Building & Inspections and Engineering Programs
  • Adopting Ordinance No. 796 – Amending the 2017 Salary Classification Table with the Removal of the Construction Inspection Supervisor Classification and the Addition of a Development and Construction Manager Classification
  • Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Interagency Agreement No. C1800027 with the Washington State Department of Ecology for Participation in the 2017-2019 Local Source Control Partnership
  • Presentation on the King County Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy
  • Discussing the King County Conservation Land Initiative
  • Discussing Ordinance No. 797 – SMC 13.12 Floodplain Management Code Update for FEMA Requirement
  • Discussing Ordinance No. 782 – FCC Rule Amendments for Eligible Wireless Facilities

Comment on Agenda items / Contact the Council




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Crime in Shoreline week ending 8-28

Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Selected items from the Shoreline Police blotter, week ending August 28, 2017.

Trending this week
  • Domestic violence assaults and violation of No Contact orders including phone threats, slapping and scratching, lurking outside residence, entering residence, fighting in moving vehicle, phone calls, texting and mailing letters, hitting, pushed door into face and broke cell phone, slapping.
  • Vehicle theft and recovery including stealing and switching license plates
08-19  A shoplifter stuck a bottle of gin down his pants and left Central Market closely followed by Security. The shoplifter threatened Security but gave up the bottle.
08-20  Squatter in vacant house at 160xx Dayton was arrested on warrant.
08-21  Attempted burglary but was unable to pry open door from garage 160xxx 26th Ave NE.
08-21  Customer in drive-thru lane at McDonalds on Bothell Way was rear-ended by someone driving a stolen car.
08-21  Trespass issued for camper in woods at Echo Lake Park.
08-21  Trespass and trip to hospital for woman who locked herself in a stall at Fred Meyer and was swearing at customers.
08-22  Driver asleep behind the wheel on 15th NE given a ride to jail on two Sno Co drug warrants.
08-22  Locker theft at 24 HR Fitness on Ballinger.
08-23  Vehicle prowl at 24 HR Fitness.
08-23  Burglary to residence at 19xx 30th NE with multiple electronics stolen.
08-23  Burglary on 16xx NE 168th.
08-23  13 year old took his stolen mountain bike away from someone at Fred Meyer.
08-23  Cell phone stolen from basketball player at the Y.
08-23  Driver stopped on Westminster Way for an equipment violation was arrested on a fugitive warrant from California.
08-23  Burglar drilled through lock at Aurora Village Mart.
08-23  11:30pm police found a man in the bed of a work truck in front of the Ashworth Bldg. Arrested on outstanding warrant.
08-24  200 block of Richmond Beach Rd - thief grabbed cell phone out of victim's hand.
08-24  Subject at Ridgecrest 7-11 contacted for drinking in public was arrested on a warrant.
08-25  Dog walker found contents of a purse dumped in Hamlin Park.
08-25  Residential burglary 171xx Dayton N.
08-26  Police responded to report of dog locked in car at Costco for an hour during hot weather. Police used lock-out kit to get the dog out of the car.
08-27  Kids playing at North City Elementary found a loaded magazine for a pistol.



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Theater review: Baskerville - clever dialogue, unusual plot twists and lots of laughs

The 5 person cast plays 35 roles
Photo courtesy Driftwood Players

Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
By Ken Ludwig
Directed by Paul Fouhy
Edmonds Driftwood Players 
Wade James Theatre 950 Main St, Edmonds 98020
September 8 - 24, 2017
Thursday – Saturday at 8pm; Sundays at 2pm

Baskerville is a hilarious Holmes Whodunit

Review by Doug Gochanour

Dust off your Deerstalker, as another Ludwig mystery is afoot. Once again, a reinvented

Sherlock Holmes seeks to dispatch a villain, before any more male heirs of the Baskerville clan are ruthlessly dispatched. He is ready for anything that comes along in the diverse activities of sleuthing

You can count on clever dialogue, unusual plot twists and lots of laughs, when Ken Ludwig writes about the famous detective. Director Paus Fouhy added his own twist, with Ludwig’s permission, in a role reversal of casting for all the characters. Note that Holmes and Watson are not played as females, just cast with a female actress in each role.

Kris ”Pepper” Hambrick plays the male lead, with Brynne Garman as Dr. Watson. Rounding out this FABULOUS FIVE cast are Ingrid Sanai Buron, Elex Hill, and Robert Alan Barnett. Instead of 4 males and 1 female cast members, Fouhy has reversed the count.


Holmes and Watson at the opera
Photo courtesy Driftwood Players


The real trick here is that those three non-lead actors play a total of 35 characters. They have to scramble to change costumes, accents, and mind-sets between divergent roles throughout the play. Elex mentioned the hard work, as they had to “frantically change characters.” Everyone gave a remarkable performance in meeting this challenge.

Wild antics, clues and conundrums flow as Holmes and Watson sort through an unnerving nexus of disguises, speech derivations, and trickery aimed at deception. Some punny humor always adds to the fun.

Watson questions the neighbors
Photo courtesy Driftwood Players


You will want to find out if a wild hellhound prowls the moors of Devonshire. You can hear its blood-curdling howl, but you may not see it. The hound colors blend with the darkness and shadows of the moor. It is just like dromedaries blending into the background of the desert, which we refer to as camel-flage.

All those disguises and all those characters deliver clues along the way. You will want to test your skills of deduction, but the main purpose is to enjoy the display of creativity and talent bringing you a story. It is spun in a web of comedy and mystery by a cast and crew, who are dedicated to producing excellent live theatre.

Can you imagine that this is the 59th season for the Driftwood players? Come enjoy “Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery” and support your local theatre, as it is supporting our community.



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Photo: Look both ways

Photo copyright Marc Weinberg


All right, Junior, look both ways and stay close to us. Streets are very dangerous places.



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Sunday Sundae at Haller Lake Baptist


Sundae Sunday 
Haller Lake Baptist Church 
Sunday, September 10, 2017

Free ice cream sundaes on the side lawn after 11:00am Morning Service. Everyone is invited. 

Sunday School resumes for the fall 
with classes for children and adults at 9:45am.

For more information, call the church phone at 206-364-1811.

Haller Lake Baptist Church, 14054 Wallingford Ave N, Seattle 98133.



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Coffee with the Mayor Saturday - then Picnic in the Park

Friday, September 8, 2017

Bring chairs and blankets and settle down for the music
at Animal Acres Park on Saturday
Photo by Jerry Pickard

Are you out and about early this Saturday morning, September 9, 2017? 
Are you coming to Picnic in the Park?
Have coffee first - with the Mayor! 

You are invited to stop by City Hall and have coffee with Mayor Johnson at the new time — 8:30am to 10:00am in the Council Chambers.

Share what’s on your mind what is important to you as a resident of Lake Forest Park.

Coffee with the Mayor

Saturday, September 9, 2017, NEW TIME 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.
Council Chambers, second floor of City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE
Coffee and light refreshments provided.

Picnic in the Park

Picnic in the Park is from 10:00am to 4:00pm that day at Pfingst Animal Acres Park, 17435 Brookside Blvd NE, Lake Forest Park 98155.

Activities include a petting zoo, kids’ crafts, bouncy houses, Public Works “big rigs,” Northshore Fire Truck, food truck, booths, and the Lake Forest Park Rotary Club is hosting a beer garden!

Be sure to check out the four musical performances, too:
  • Caspar Babypants – 10:30 – 11:30am
  • Tim Noah – 12:00 – 1:00pm
  • Nick Drummond – 1:30 – 2:30pm
  • LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends – 3:00 – 4:00pm

Some of the City’s community partners and organizations — Friends of Third Place Commons, Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council, Seattle Tilth, Republic Services, and the North City Water District — are hosting booths with information and fun activities for the whole family.


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Adopting healthy habits can help reduce childhood obesity

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and while the dangers of childhood obesity are well chronicled, many families need support changing their families’ habits with the ultimate goal of being a healthy weight.

That’s why the YMCA of Greater Seattle — a leading community-based organization dedicated to improving health—wants families to understand the dangers of childhood obesity and ways to reverse course through improved eating habits and increased physical activity.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the prevalence of obesity has remained stable at about 17 percent and affects about 12.7 million children and adolescents.

Today, obesity affects one in six children and one in three are overweight, which poses greater risks for many health problems such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and some cancers.

Here in Washington, about 25 percent of all children (ages 2-4 receiving WIC services) are considered overweight or obese and about 23 percent of 10th graders in Washington’s public schools were overweight or obese. (Source: Washington State Department of Health).

“Successfully lowering obesity rates in children requires the whole family to be on board with making changes when it comes to food and activity choices.” said Brie Davis, Director, Membership and Healthy Living, YMCA of Greater Seattle. 
“Kids are like sponges and they tend to soak up the choices of those around them. By modeling positive habits around food and activity, adults can help kids adopt them too! 
“It can be hard to know what habits to model though. Families that arent sure how to get started can reach out to their health care provider or organizations like the Y that provide support are great first steps.”

Dale Turner Y in Shoreline
192nd and Aurora
The Y is a leading voice in keeping kids healthy and preventing childhood obesity in Greater Seattle through initiatives like ACT (Actively Changing Together) and Youth Sports programs.

The following tips are some great ways to incorporate healthier eating habits and more physical activity and into your daily family routine: 

  • Eat and Drink Healthy: Make water the drink of choice and encourage everyone to fill half their plates with fruits and vegetables by offering two or three colorful options at every meal. As a family choose a new fruit and veggie every week to taste together. Place a full pitcher of water on the table during meals, and allow children to pour their own water.
  • Play Every Day/Go Outside: Children should have at least an hour a day of unstructured play outside (when possible) and break a sweat at least three times a week by getting 20 minutes or more of vigorous physical activity. Join your children in games that get your hearts pumping and bodies moving.
  • Get Together: Eat as a family as frequently as possible. Involve kids in meal planning, preparation and clean up. In addition, adults should take a break from electronics and spend one-to-one time each day with their kids, enjoying one another’s company.
  • Reduce Recreational Screen Time: Time spent in front of a television, computer, tablet, cell phone or video games should be limited to two hours or less per day. Make a family plan to reduce screen time at home (i.e. turn off screens during meals, go for a walk after a meal, set a timer to remind you to power down the screen).
  • Sleep Well: Kids and adults need to keep a regular sleep schedule; unwind together in the evenings by reading a book or listening to soft music to ensure the body is preparing for sleep. Kids are growing and need 10-12 hours of healthy sleep per night and seven to eight hours for adults.

In addition to being healthy at home, there is a need to maintain healthy habits while attending out-of-school programs. To create healthy environments for all children the Greater Seattle YMCA is implementing Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Standards in our before and after school programs. Our goal is to make the healthy choice the easy choice for your child while he or she is in our care.

To foster children’s health, the Y strives to:
  • Provide a fruit and/or vegetable at all meals and snacks.
  • Only provide low-fat milk and water as beverages.
  • Serve meals and snacks family-style.
  • Set limits on screen time.
  • Provide daily physical activity (outdoors when possible).
  • Promote and support exclusive breastfeeding for infants.
  • Adults model healthy food and beverage choices and active play.
  • Provide parent/caregiver education to encourage healthy behaviors at home.
To learn more about the YMCA of Greater Seattle’s Childhood Obesity and Healthy Living Programs, contact Brie Davis Director, Membership and Healthy Living at

The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.


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LFP Garden club to hear from Laura Watson on pruning clematis

Laura Watson "Clemaniac"
On Tuesday, September 12, 2017 the Lake Forest Park Garden Club will hold its first meeting after summer break.

General meeting starts at 9:15am with a refreshment break and then the speaker at 10:30am. Located at Lake Forest Park Town Center - Upper Level - Stage area, Ballinger Way NE and Bothell Way NE. 

New members are welcome at any time throughout the year with an annual dues of $25.00. Both novice and experienced gardeners are welcome. 
No need to join your first visit just check us out and enjoy the speaker and the company.

Laura Watson will speak on “The how-to’s of caring for and pruning clematis.” She has grown clematis for over 20 years and currently grows nearly 200 in her Seattle garden. She is a member of several clematis societies and attends International Clematis Society Conferences in Europe and the US.

Her articles have been published in the Journal of International Clematis Society and locally in Plant Amnesty’s newsletter. She is a King County Master Gardener and a Plant Amnesty Pruner.
  • For those with shady gardens, Laura has suggestions for clematis that require less light.
  • For beautiful photos and more info, check out Laura’s blog 

Any questions call Jan at 206-362-5475.



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Shorecrest tennis sweeps singles for win against Everett

Shorecrest varsity tennis swept the singles matches against Everett in their match up on Friday, September 8, 2017 at the Clark Park playing fields in Everett.

Shorecrest 4 - Everett 3
Record 2-0

Shorecrest players listed first

Singles

1.  Faiz Khan 11 vs Ryan Burt 12   6-0 6-0  W
2.  Ben Silber 9 vs Eyler Anderson 11   6-1 6-0  W
3.  Reed Tangeman 11 vs Andrew Olson 11  6-3 7-6 (7-3)  W
4.  Christopher King 12 vs Abe Affholter 9  7-5 6-3  W

Doubles

1.  Micah Glesener 11 / Sam Rowbotham 11 vs Daniel Peterson 12 / Alex Pignataro 12  1-6 5-7  L
2.  David Chen 11 / Ron Burke 9 vs Nick Finley 12 / Gabe Waddell 12   1-6 0-6  L
3.  Tyler Keen 10 / Gabe Vogel 11 vs Charlie Havener 12 / Aaron Robertson 10  6-4 0-6 6-10  L

--Robert Mann

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Anchor End food truck twins win Food Network competition

They're at the Ridgecrest Pub on Mondays
By Diane Hettrick

According to an article in The Seattle Times, the twin sisters who own and operate the Anchor End food truck were winners in Guy Fieri's contest for twins - Twin It To Win It.

The episode will be shown on October 23rd at 3pm on the Food Channel.

Amanda and Jessica Lewis of Seattle food truck Anchor End said they had an advantage because they cook together every day in the cramped quarters of a food truck.

Anchor End is a regular in Shoreline. They serve sandwiches on giant, soft pretzels that they bake in their catering kitchen every workday.

Most recently, they were at the first Wednesday at the Richmond Beach food truck events, and they hold down the Monday evening slot at the Ridgecrest Public House, NE 165th and 5th NE.

Here's something exciting: they plan to use their $16,000 prize money to open a restaurant in Shoreline.



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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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Sinkhole repaired - road open

Photo by Jerry Pickard

Apparently the job was not as big as anticipated.

Instead of the end of September, the repair job was finished by Thursday. The sinkholes are filled and neatly patched and 25th NE is open to through traffic.



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Photo: Goose photobomb

Photo by Bruce Hill

Bruce Hill was trying to photograph the ducks at Bitter Lake in North Seattle, when a curious goose stared him down.



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Urban Forest Restoration in the City of Shoreline begins this weekend

Boeing Creek Park on Saturday
Photo by Lien Tisdale Titus
Join Master Native Plant Stewards from the Washington Native Plant Society (WNPS) and volunteer this fall restoring urban forests across the City of Shoreline!

Removal of invasive weeds is underway, and we need help this fall preparing for and installing native plants in these beautiful and ecologically profound urban parks. We have six different projects and twenty-four work parties to choose from:

Boeing Creek on Saturday and Brugger's Bog on Sunday

Boeing Creek
2nd Saturdays from 10am to 2pm
(September 9, October 14, November 11, and December 9)

Brugger’s Bog
2nd Sundays 9am to 1pm
(September 10, October 8, November 12, and December 10)

Hamlin Park
3rd Saturdays from 10am to 1pm
(September 16, October 21, November 18, and December 16)

Brugger's Bog on Sunday
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline
Shoreview Park
3rd Sundays from 9am to 12pm
(September 17, October 15, November19, and December 17)

Twin Ponds (North End)
3rd Saturdays from 10am to 12pm)
(September 16, October 21, November 18, and December 16)

Twin Ponds (South End)
4th Saturdays from 10am to 1pm / 3rd Saturdays from 10am to 1pm
(September 23 and October 28) / (November 18 and December 16)

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Swallow-tailed gulls - can they find their way home

Native to the Galapagos Islands

Text and photos by Winston "Rocky" Rockwell

The Swallow-tailed gull is not only exceedingly rare in this hemisphere (the only other two sightings in North America occurred in California in the 1980s), it is also the only gull that feeds exclusively at night.

A very unique bird indeed!

Nest on rocky cliffs on the Galapagos Islands

To be honest, I'm not sure it will be able to get back to the Galapagos. The bird is able to travel that far - it spends most of its life over open ocean, and can forage by night and land on water to sleep by day - but I don't know if it has any clue which way "home" is...



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Call to Artists - Arts Council scheduling for 2018 Gallery at Town Center

Photo courtesy SLLFP Arts Council

Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council

Call to Artists:
2018 Gallery Schedule
The Gallery at Town Center in Lake Forest Park

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is looking for local artists to show in 2018 at The Gallery at Town Center in Lake Forest Park, a not-for-profit gallery. The gallery schedule is set on a yearly basis and consists of 8 six-week, two person exhibits with each artist showing on 9 feet of wall space. The gallery also features a gift shop with artist-made small works and jewelry. Applying for gift items is a different process. See the Arts Council’s website for more information. 


Artists interested in exhibiting are invited to submit the following: 
  • Brief bio
  • Artist’s statement 
  • Link to website address (if applicable)
  • 5 digital images (as attachments only – No ZIP files) that reflect a cohesive body of work with an image list that includes title, medium, size, and price 

Submit all of the above in one email (with the images being the only attachments) to: gallery@shorelinearts.net

Submission Guidelines:
  • The Gallery exhibits local, Pacific Northwest artists only.
  • All work must be hand delivered – no shipped work will be accepted. 
  • Artists that haven’t had a show at the gallery in the past 2 years are given preference.
  • All work shown in the gallery must be original, for sale, and not shown in the gallery before. 
  • Commission on sold work is 50% with a maximum commission of $80. Everything priced at $160 retail or higher has a commission of $80 per piece.
  • Work must be no larger than 36”x36”, including the frame.
  • Work does not have to be the images submitted as long as it is similar in theme, style, medium, and size.
  • All work must be wired and ready for hanging. 
  • All media is considered.

The Gallery is located inside, on the lower level of the Lake Forest Park Town Center at 17171 Bothell Way NE. We encourage you to stop by and view the space. 

2018 Application Deadline: October 31, 2017 
Questions: (206) 588-8332 (Wed or Thurs only 12pm-5pm) or email

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

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



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32nd Dems meet Wednesday

The next meeting of the 32nd District Democrats is Wednesday September 13th at 7pm at the Masonic Hall in Shoreline 735 N 185th, 98133.

On the agenda:
  • continue the Sound Transit 3 (ST3) ballot measure discussion, 
  • view additional ballot propositions, 
  • consider resolutions, 
  • hold nominating convention

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In The Garden Now…..Giant Fleabane

Giant fleabane
Innula Magnifica

Text and photos by Victoria Gilleland


One of the showiest, easy to grow summer bloomers in my garden is Giant Fleabane. Over 20 years ago I spotted this plant at a small nursery on the Oregon coast near Cannon Beach and brought it home as a memento of a family trip there. One of my best souvenir picks ever! It’s lived in various locations in my garden and been shared with some of my gardening friends. 

This is a very dramatic looking plant with huge heart shaped basal leaves and gigantic clusters of shaggy rich yellow-orange daisy-like flowers. 

It reaches four to six feet high and will make a clump three feet wide. It blooms for many weeks ... at least eight weeks in my garden this year.

It divides readily in spring . The leaves and stems are hairy and somewhat prickly. It grows well in part shade or in a sunny border as long as it gets enough water.

Over the years I’ve grown dozens of perennials in different sizes, shapes and colors. I’ve eliminated many of them because they were temperamental, disease prone, didn’t like growing in my garden, or it turned out that I didn’t like them!

In some cases, I’ll have to admit, they just plain disappeared and I don’t know what happened to them. Perhaps they were the victims of poor location, bullying by another plant, weather, or hungry critters of one sort or another. This Giant Fleabane is a survivor! It just keeps giving year after year.

I’m always amazed at how beautiful this plant is in the summer garden. I wouldn’t be without it!

(Botanical Name: Innula magnifica)


Victoria Gilleland is the owner of Cottage Garden Designs, 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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Hurricane Harvey victims can skip steps to access affordable rental housing in Washington

Hurricane Harvey from Space Station
Photo from NASA
The Washington State Housing Finance Commission has issued a waiver that allows victims of Hurricane Harvey to more quickly access housing in Washington State.

People displaced by the storm, and who earn less than 60% of area median income, can now skip several time-consuming steps when applying for tax-credit apartments in Washington State.

They can remain in the housing through August 31 of next year before having to reapply and meet the normal requirements.

“We hope this waiver can help alleviate just one of the hardships endured by those who have lost their homes,” said Karen Miller, chair of the Housing Finance Commission. “We stand ready to issue similar waivers for the Washington wildfires or Hurricane Irma if they are declared federal disasters.”

Families will still pay rent, and background and/or credit checks may still be required. But the waiver will save up to a week of certifications and paperwork, removing one barrier for displaced families seeking temporary homes. They will then have until August 31, 2018, to reapply if they wish to stay.

The Low Income Housing Tax Credit has created or rehabilitated more than 78,000 affordable apartments across Washington State, in rural, suburban and urban areas alike.

Tax-credit apartments can be found at www.aptfinder.org. Click “by program type” at right, then “Properties that offer Wash. State housing tax credit affordable apartments.”

“The first step should be to call the property you’re interested in to ask about vacancies,” said Melissa Donahue, manager of the Commission’s Asset Management and Compliance division.

More information and links to housing resources for hurricane victims and property owners can be found here.

The Housing Finance Commission has issued similar waivers in the past for federally declared disasters, including Hurricane Katrina and the Oso mudslides. The Commission is currently coordinating with other regional public funding agencies to see if they can offer income qualification waivers as well.


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24 hour play festival - Phoenix Theatre and Edmonds Driftwood Players


The Phoenix Theatre and the Edmonds Driftwood Players present

“Conspiracy Theories”
24 Hour Play Festival

September 30th


The Plot: 
  • 8 playwrights
  • 8 directors 
  • 2 theaters
  • 24 actors 
  • write, rehearse and perform 8 plays within 24 hours

Act 1 @ Phoenix Theatre doors open 6:00 pm 9673 Firdale Ave, Edmonds 98020

Act 2 @Edmonds Driftwood Players 8:00 pm

Tickets: $25 includes hors d’oeuvres and desserts

Tickets are available online

Tickets also include admission to festival casting/assignments on Friday 9/29 at 7:00pm at the Phoenix Theatre


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Senior Living facility tours continued in October and November


The senior living facility tours sponsored by the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center were so popular that they are being repeated in October-November.

If you missed out on the first round, here's your chance.

The idea is to get a look at what is available locally before having to make a decision, often done in a crisis situation.

The tours are free. Transportation and lunch are provided.

Sign up for any or all of the tours at the Senior Center 206-365-1536 or at the Front Desk 18560 1st Ave NE #1, Shoreline 98155.



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Shorecrest Scots wipe out competition in first tennis match of season

The Shorecrest Scots played Glacier Peak on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Glacier Peak and swept every match.

Shorecrest 7 - Glacier Peak 0
Record 1-0

Singles

1.  Ben Silber 9 vs Eben Heacock 11 - 6-2 6-1  W
2.  Reed Tangeman 11 vs Evan Sprague 11  6-0 6-0  W
3.  Christopher King 12 vs Bob Green 11  6-0 6-3  W
4.  David Chen 11 vs Colby Wagstaff 6-2 6-4  W

Doubles

1.  Micah Glesener 11 / Sam Rowbotham 11 vs Walker Braillard 11 / Luke Olasan 10  6-4 6-1 W
2.  John Burke 9 / Tyler Keen 9 vs Gabe Coe 11 / Ian Crosby 11  6-4 6-0  W
3.  Gabe Vogel 11 / Nicholas King 10 vs Jaedan Parsons 11 / Dave Samaniego   6-3 6-0  W

--Robert Mann

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Home sales in Shoreline during August 2017

Thursday, September 7, 2017

The following is a sampling of homes at each price point that sold in Shoreline during the month of August 2017 from data compiled for the Shoreline Area News by the Shoreline Windermere office.





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Photos: Smoky sun

Photo by Jan Hansen

Really - all Jan's photo needs is a witch on a broomstick. I thought about saving it for Halloween - you may see it again.

No need to tell you that the air is dangerous to breath. The Clean Air agency says the the part you see isn't as bad as the part you can't see.

Our bodies will filter out the large particles. It's the fine, almost invisible particles in the air that get into the lungs and impair breathing.

Not a good time to jog or ride a bike or go for a run. Ok to stay quietly inside.

Most vulnerable are babies, older people, asthmatics, anyone with respiratory issues.

Photo by Bruce Hill

Bruce's photo looks even more ominous. You can barely see the sun in his photo, through the black clouds and brown air.

It's bad here, but it's not a flood, or a hurricane, or a forest fire.

DKH



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Twin Ponds fields behind schedule but progressing


By Diane Hettrick
Photos by Steven H. Robinson

Steve Robinson stopped by Twin Ponds to see how work was progressing on the new playing fields.

They are making progress but are clearly behind schedule, as the work was supposed to be complete by September 4, 2017.

The weather is holding, so they should be able to continue working.

This is the second time the turf has been replaced since the days 30 years ago when the fields were always under water and the playground was a collection of mud puddles. 

The fields are heavily used by sports teams.






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Dances of Universal Peace Friday in Shoreline

Dances of Universal Peace are a group of simple dances to live music.

The focus of each dance is in the singing of a particular sacred phrase or phrases inspired by a large variety of religious and spiritual traditions from around the world.

No experience necessary. All dances are taught.

Friday, September 8 at 7:30pm (every second Friday) at Shoreline Community Acupuncture - 18505 Firlands Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

Small donation accepted but no one turned away for lack of funds. Fragrance free please.

For more information, contact David Matthews at 206-272-0580.

Corrected date to September


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Public Art City of Shoreline #21: Wood Wave

Wood Wave
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


City of Shoreline Public Art Collection
Kruckeberg Botanic Garden, 20312 15th Ave NE
Donation to the City by Dr. Bruce and JoAnn Amundson for placement at the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden as an interactive art piece 2013

Wood Wave  Bruce Johnson, artist. Redwood and copper.

Artist’s statement: I have been working with salvaged old growth redwood for four decades My interventions as a sculptor with the raw wood are significant yet subtle. My goal is to honor the scale and vitality of the material and at the same time transforms the raw and often fractured material into contemporary abstract sculpture. My affection for wood has grown over the years, as has my understanding that the forces and patterns of nature are revealed in the gestures and intricacies of the wood.

You are invited to touch and to clamor over the Wood Wave. It is this tactile and kinesthetic experience that a book or a flat screen cannot provide. Some knowledge is learned and some is absorbed. Wood Wave is old growth redwood and lived for 1000 years. Wood Wave is an elder and a witness and one of the longest-lived species on the planet. We can find wonder in the swirling roots of the Wood Wave and recognize that these patterns are ubiquitous through out nature. We can find wonder and that is the essential point.

--Text courtesy City of Shoreline



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Scene on the Sound: Whales in Edmonds

Photo by Collene Gaolach

Collene Gaolach was treated to a spectacular display of whales while visiting the Edmonds Dog Park on Tuesday.

Her YouTube video is here.



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Rolling slowdowns on I-5 in Shoreline overnight Thursday

Late night drivers on Interstate 5 through Shoreline should prepare for delays overnight Thursday, September 7, to the morning of Friday, September 8, 2017.

Washington State Patrol officers will perform intermittent rolling slowdowns in both directions of I-5 from 11:59pm to 4am.

During these slowdowns, crews will pull fiber-optic cables over I-5 near NE 125th Street in Seattle.
  • Northbound traffic will gradually slow starting at NE 50th Street in the University District. 
  • Southbound traffic will slow down at State Route 104/Northeast 205th Street/Ballinger Way in Shoreline. 
Patrol cars will lead the slowed traffic through the work area until the roadway is clear, then allow traffic to accelerate back to highway speeds.

This is in addition to the on and off ramp work at NE 205th / Ballinger Way on September 5-6, Tuesday-Wednesday. (see previous article)

Drivers can get real-time traffic information on their phone with the WSDOT traffic app, tracking the WSDOT traffic Twitter feed and get advanced information from the WSDOT Construction page.



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Home sales in Lake Forest Park during August 2017

The following is a sampling of homes at each price point that sold in Lake Forest Park during the month of August 2017 from data compiled for the Shoreline Area News by the Shoreline Windermere office.





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