Photo: Enjoying the Shoreline Fire open house

Sunday, September 24, 2017

Photo by Wayne Pridemore


After getting his fire equipment on at the Shoreline Fire Open House on Saturday, young Wren took time to enjoy a free hot dog.



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Shorewood football falls to Mountlake Terrace in penalty-filled defensive battle

53 Tres Zeigler pursues the MLT quarterback
Photo by Lisa Hirohata
The Shorewood Thunderbirds fell to Mountlake Terrace 20-0 in a penalty-filled defensive battle Friday night at Shoreline Stadium.

Terrace controlled the time of possession and Shorewood was unable to overcome a swarming MLT defense.

Shorewood's record stands at 2-2 for the season.

The T-Birds face their rivals, Shorecrest, in the annual Rotary Cup game on Friday, September 29th at 7pm at Shoreline Stadium.

--Lisa Hirohata


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Good Morning Shoreline! Aegis Living hosts Chamber of Commerce breakfast Tuesday

Join business leaders for breakfast session
Photo courtesy Shoreline Chamber of Commerce


The Shoreline Chamber of Commerce invites you to join them at their monthly, Good Morning Shoreline! breakfast on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, 7:30 - 8:30am.

Register now, either by email or registering online: Register


Energize your day with coffee, a light breakfast and networking. Build relationships with and get inspiration from other members of the Shoreline business community. Reconnect with friends, make new acquaintances and create new business opportunities.

This is a free event, and open to the public, thanks to Aegis of Shoreline!



Featured Member Presentation will be by Suzan Shaylor, Financial Advisor: Edward Jones.

Bring business cards if you have them, and be ready to share a story about your business.

Aegis of Shoreline is providing a complimentary gourmet continental breakfast, and we will meet in one of the rooms in their beautiful facility. We will start at 7:30am and end at 8:30am, but feel free to drop in late or leave early as needed.

Presented by the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce and hosted by Aegis of Shoreline.

Aegis of Shoreline 14900 1st Ave NE Shoreline WA 98155

RSVP online or email to help plan for enough food for everyone.



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Lamont Thomas "Running Man" guest appearance on New Day Northwest

Lamont Thomas on New Day Northwest
Shoreline's "Running Man" Lamont Thomas was a recent guest on Margaret Larson's New Day Northwest TV program.

Lamont discussed his autobiography "Running Miracle" - available at Third Place Books.

Watch the interview here.



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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Dumplin'

Saturday, September 23, 2017

Dumplin' by Julie Murphy

Willowdean Dickson isn't what most people would call "beauty pageant material." Certainly Willowdean herself never considered entering her hometown's biggest social event of the year, even though her own mother is a former Clover City Miss Teen Blue Bonnet and is now the chair of the event.

Because Willowdean is fat.

She knows it. It's obvious. She's tried dieting in the past, but is now mostly comfortable with her body ... but not always. And when the hot-hot-hottie guy at work kisses her, the discomfort level goes way up.

It's a long road between "no-way, no-how" and "go big or go home" and yet Willowdean and her friends take the journey towards the coveted rhinestone crown. And although they face some cringeworthy moments, the girls encounter some triumphant times along the way.

This is a book about body image, Dolly Parton, and friendship. There's a romance (and a bit of a romantic triangle), but the focus of the story is on Willowdean's relationship with her longtime best friend Ellen and her new friends Amanda, Millie and Hannah.

And, just so you know: the story doesn't end the way you think it will.

Recommended for readers 14 to adult. All sexual situations are off-stage but the kissing is front and center.

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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Tour Maple Leaf Assisted Living



The Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center is facilitating tours of local Senior Living Facilities. Learn more about their services and living options before you are in a crisis situation.

Each facility will provide transportation from the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park senior center to their site. All tours include lunch.

We hope you, your family and friends will take advantage of this great opportunity to see “what’s out there”.

Reservations are a MUST! Spaces are limited, so make your reservations early!

Call the Senior Center at 206 365-1536 or come to the Center at:

18560 1st Ave NE #1, Shoreline 8:30 am-3:30pm, Monday – Friday



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To young players "Your time will come"

Shorecrest C Team
Photo by Rob Oxford


I share this story in an effort to encourage the kids like me. The kids who want to play, the kids who never miss a practice, the kids who put in the time and the effort.

By Rob Oxford
Highlander Football Gridiron Group


After watching Thursday night's C-Team game, I felt compelled to share my experience with Freshman Football.

I entered the 9th grade a year behind a brother who graduated as an All-District Defensive Lineman, Team Captain and a State (of Texas) Wrestling Champion.

Truth be told, I didn't even want to play football anymore. All that running, sweating, getting yelled at by coaches every day, missing out on afternoon shenanigans with my friends, only to stand on the sidelines for 4 quarters on Wednesday Nights?

There were 2 instances when I might have a chance to see some action, up by 4 touchdowns or down by 6. But I continued to play, partly because I was told girls love a man in a uniform and partly because I wanted to please my Dad.

I remember thinking "I'm better than some of those guys"...but I wasn't. I could be, but I wasn't. So I kept trying. During games I would stand right next to the coach with my helmet on.

"Can I go in?" I kept asking, "Can I go in Coach?" Nope! Not yet.

10th Grade ... same thing, but I kept at it. Then in 11th Grade I finally got my shot. A kid broke his collarbone during the 2nd or 3rd week of practice and I hate to admit it but I was ecstatic.

I'd love to tell you I started (Center) and the coaches regretted not putting me in sooner, but that's not the case. However, I did my job and I did it well. All those times practicing against bigger kids, standing on the sidelines listening to the coaches tell the starters what they did wrong paid off.

I even got my name in the local paper. Was my Dad pleased? Not really. He thought I should've been a starter long before now, but I was pleased and so were my teammates and friends, especially my GIRLfriend.

I share this story in an effort to encourage the kids like me. The kids who want to play, the kids who never miss a practice, the kids who put in the time and the effort.

Believe me, it doesn't go unnoticed. I know it gets tiresome hearing the coaches say "you're making the starters better", but it does, you are, and your time will come.

The best part is when you've earned their respect, they listen to you and sometimes when you tell them you think you'd be a better tight end, they give you a chance to prove it.



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Five local candidate forums in October

Be an informed voter
Five local candidate forums are scheduled in October for local races to be decided in the general election ending November 7, 2017.

Each forum has a different focus and not all positions are covered. More information will be published about each forum.

Save the date


October 10, Tuesday
Sponsor: Richmond Beach Community Association
Location: Richmond Beach Congregational Church
Candidates: Shoreline City Council, School Board, Fire Commissioner

October 12, Thursday
Sponsors: Briarcrest Neighborhood Association, Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association, Shoreline Area News
Location: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Candidates: Shoreline City Council, Informal meet and greet with school board candidates

October 12, Thursday
Sponsor: Shoreline PTA Council
Location: Shoreline Conference Center
Candidates: School board candidates

October 17, Tuesday
Sponsors: Shoreline Chamber of Commerce, Ridgecrest Public House
Location: Crest Cinema
Candidates: Shoreline City Council

October 18, Wednesday
Sponsors: Third Place Commons, League of Women Voters
Location: Third Place Commons
Candidates: Lake Forest Park City Council, Shoreline School Board



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Jobs: WSDOT in Shoreline

The following positions have been advertised for the Washington State Department of Transportation Shoreline office.

Property and Acquisition Specialist 2 - In Training
Open until filled
The successful candidates will be cross-trained in several real estate fields during the first year.  The cross training will provide basic real estate knowledge as well as a broad perspective of the RES team's role within WSDOT.
Job Description and Application

Hydraulics and Environmental Engineering Lead - In Training
Open until filled - first interviews September 29, 2017
Serve as the region's expert in the field of hydraulics and environmental engineering techniques for fish passage, streambank stabilization, geometric stormwater designs.
Job Description and Application

Maintenance Mechanic 4-Plumber - In Training
Experienced Plumber to join our Facilities Maintenance Team. This individual will be responsible for performing skilled journey-level work on a variety of building systems, including water, plumbing, sewer and natural gas. Work will include installing, troubleshooting and repairing, and performing preventative maintenance.
Job Description and Application

Fiscal Analyst 2
Good verbal and written communication skills, the ability to analyze complex financial data, experience with computers and the ability to adapt easily to changing business needs and work responsibilities.
Job Description and Application

Engineering Manager - Connecting Washington
Open until filled
Experienced and dynamic engineering professional who has the exceptional leadership skills, project management experience and delivery background required to lead and successfully deliver complex Design-Build transportation improvement projects located within Snohomish and King counties.
Job Description and Application



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Stink Bug Invasion! See It, Report It

Report stink bugs
The Washington State Department of Agriculture is requesting the public's help in tracking the spread of Southern Green Stink Bugs in the Puget Sound area.

The invasive insects feed on a wide spectrum of fruit and vegetable crops, and are threats to both commercial farms and home gardens. 

To monitor the insect's spread, WSDAcreated an online Southern Green Stink Bug Report Form for uploading photos and reporting the locations of this destructive new pest.



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Crime in Shoreline week ending 9-11-17

Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Selected items from the Shoreline Police blotter, week ending September 11, 2017

The usual vehicle prowls, drunks by the side of the road, trespasses from local businesses, threatened suicides, drunk drivers.

08-30  Extensive damage to landscaping inside a gated yard at the Royal Richmond condos on NW 195th. Possible use of chlorine-based product. Damage estimated at $2500.
08-31  Intoxicated male found sitting on the side of Bothell Way bleeding from head and nose.
08-31  Male slapped his wife in the face four times while driving in Ridgecrest and told her they would both die.
09-01  Suspect made unsafe lane change, hit another car, refused to exchange information and fled the scene. 204xx Aurora.
09-02  Contacted for park violation at Twin Ponds and arrested on warrant for possession of marijuana.
09-03  Break and enter burglary 160xx 28th NE, took firearm and game console.
09-03  Vehicle knocked down sidewalk tree at 195xx Aurora and left front bumper and license behind.
09-04  Woman being questioned by police gave a false name, which had a hit. Charged with obstructing an officer.
09-04  Officers made arrest on a DUI warrant and discovered subject had left his dogs in a hot car; charged with animal cruelty.
09-04  Suspect went to Sears, stole a bag, filled it with goods, then stole a bike for a getaway. Employee interrupted the flight and thief dropped bag. Bike not found.
09-05  Father and son fight and father punches son in face.
09-06  Male in Echo Lake park charged with possession of meth pipe after arrest on Bothell warrant.
09-06  Driver in parked car questioned for possible marijuana use; plates on car did not match vehicle.
09-06  Two black, adult males robbed 145th Walgreens using a firearm.
09-07  Male sleeping on Interurban Trail at 145th arrested on a felony warrant.
09-07  Witness reported woman driving erratically on wrong side of Aurora at 1am. Officers found her passed out behind wheel in a parking lot.
09-07  Driver arrested on two felony warrants at entrance to Paramount Park Open Space 2am
09-07  Multiple tires slashed on vehicles at Ballinger Commons; one victim declines to cooperate.
09-08  Subject at Echo Lake park at 12:30am arrested on felony warrant.
09-08  Family disturbance between father and 15 year old son - no crime committed.
09-08  Person taken to detox from Shoreview park
09-08  Camp United We Stand resident taken for involuntary commitment after saying people were after him and threatening suicide.
09-08  Mother requested assistance with mentally ill 15 year old daughter. Transported to Children's.
09-09  Verizon Wireless burglarized.
09-10  Juvenile males shoplifting in Trader Joe's were confronted by employee; one boy pulled a knife and threatened the employee.



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Lake Forest Park installs veterans' memorial at City Hall


Text and photos by Jerry Pickard

The City of Lake Forest Park has now installed its Veterans Memorial in front of city hall.

The memorial honors veterans of all branches of service.


The memorial is installed between the City Hall main entry and the flag pole.

City Hall is located at 17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155 in the northeast corner of Town Center.



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Shorecrest Scots football win big over Lynnwood Royals

Rico Dellaguardia scoring

Shorecrest 46 - Lynnwood 7
Friday, 9-22-2017 at Edmonds Woodway Stadium
Overall record: 3-1

Text and photos by Gordon Stephenson 

The visiting Shorecrest Scots racked up a season high 533 total yards of offense on Friday night, crushing the Lynnwood Royals in a Wesco South matchup at Edmonds Stadium. The Scots improved their record to 3-1 overall, while the Royals remained winless, at 0-4.

Sammy Seliga pulls in a touchdown pass


Running back Ricardo Ruiz continued his breakout season and did his best Tim Riggins impression, running for three touchdowns and 138 yards on 18 carries, and adding a fourth score on a reception from quarterback Eladio Fountain.

Many contributed to the bounty: Sammy Seliga and Antonio Stillwell pulled in touchdown passes and Cyrus Filoteo, a transfer from Odea this season, added a rushing touchdown to his resume for the Scot's final score in the fourth quarter. Seliga led all receivers with 90 yards on three receptions and Senior Chris Lee continued to be a prime target, with six catches and 83 yards.

#8 Brayden Victor makes an acrobatic interception


Once again, the Scot's defense proved decisive, holding the Royals to only 118 total yards of offense, including a stingy six yards on 24 carries on the ground. James Huffman led with six solo tackles and Senior Brayden Victor stopped an early Lynnwood drive with an acrobatic interception.

Senior receiver and defensive back Rico Dellaguardia should have shown more on the stats line in this game, as he scored twice on highlight-worthy runs from deep in Scot's territory, only to have both touchdowns called back on penalties. That makes four times this season Dellaguardia has found paydirt, only to have the effort nullified by offensive flags.

Don't miss Shorecrest's next game, next Friday night at 7pm at home at Shoreline Stadium. The Scots face their cross town rivals, the Shorewood Thunderbirds, in their annual rivalry with the Rotary Cup at stake.



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: See Spot run



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



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Shoreline Fire open house Saturday

Open house at Shoreline Fire headquarters
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Free hot dogs and a shiny new fire truck!

Shoreline Fire open house from 11am to 2pm Saturday, September 23, 2017 at the headquarters, 17525 Aurora Ave N.

Some parking onsite - enter from Aurora southbound. Otherwise there are a lot of other places to park and walk.

They will be demonstrating the brand new ladder truck.



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Global Affairs: Fall 2017 speakers and panel discussions

Friday, September 22, 2017

Shoreline Community College Global Affairs Center - fall schedule

The following speakers and panel discussion events will take place this fall at Shoreline Community College.

Note that four of these events - October 5 and 19, and Nov 2 and 16 - take place in the evening, and four events take place during the daytime on October 12 and 25, and Nov 9 and 30.

The evening events all start at 7:00pm and take place in Room 9208 (9000 building); parking is FREE. The daytime events all start at 12:30pm, except the event on October 25 which starts at 11:30am, and all take place in 9208 (9000 Building); small fee for parking.

The presentations themselves are all free and open to the public. The campus is at 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133. Campus maps here

If you have questions, contact Larry Fuell at 206-533-6750.

Schedule

The Changing Face of Vietnamese Migration - Personal Tales of Challenge and Success
Thursday, October 5, 2017, 7:00- 8:30pm, Room 9208
Mr. James Hong, Mr. Long Kim, Ms. Thoa Nguyen, and Dr. Christoph Giebel (moderator)
Vietnamese-American immigrants discuss their earliest memories, biggest challenges, and successes as they and their families settled in the U.S. This discussion is a collaboration between the GAC and Peace Tree Vietnam.

Compassion, Culture, Education
Rita Zawaideh, Founder, Salaam Cultural Museum/Syrian Medical Missions
Thursday, October 12, 2017, 12:30 - 1:20pm, Room 9208
This unique non-profit organizes medical teams that travel to Syrian refugee camps in Jordan and Greece. They also collect clothing, furniture, household affects and medical supplies for refugees in these camps, as well as those who have resettled in WA State. The desire to help others transcends politics, religion and sectarian tensions. Rita also has advice for those of us who want to help.

Local Action / Global Impact
Mayor Marilyn Strickland, City of Tacoma
Thursday, October 19, 2017, 7:00 - 8:30pm, Room 9208
The phrase "think global, act local" is a call to arms of local activism. It is probably most strongly associated with environmental issues, but has been used in many other policy realms as well, including trade, immigration, transportation, healthcare, and education. Mayor Marilyn Strickland argues that there has been a shift from national to local governments such as Tacoma in seeking progress on these issues.

Seattle GenR (IRC)
Simon Walker, President, (Shoreline CC, 2012; JSIS, 2015)
Wednesday, October 25, 2017, 11:30am -12:20pm, Room 9208 [tentative]
GenR-short for Generation Rescue-is a group of young, influential humanitarians in Seattle who have joined forces with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) to help people survive conflict and disaster and rebuild their lives. Inspired, informed and influential, GenR members support the IRC through advocacy, networking and fundraising activities.

Diverse Voices in the Military: Vietnam and Current Era Veterans
Thursday, November 2, 2017, 7:00- 8:30pm, Room 9208
Francisco Ivarra, Donna Lowery, Steve Marron, Bill Moore, Jordan Smith, and Derek Levy (moderator)
What have been the challenges faced by women and racial & ethnic minorities in the military over time and how have they overcome or otherwise dealt with these challenges? How have their service, return home, and commemoration of their service been similar or different? This discussion is a collaboration between the GAC and Veterans Services at Shoreline Community College.

Cybersecurity: the New Frontier for Security Policy
Justin Collins, University of Washington, Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, (Shoreline CC, 2015; JSIS, 2018)
Thursday, November 9, 2017, 12:30-1:20pm, Room 9208
Justin was part of the team of policy fellows tasked with completing a cybersecurity project for the Microsoft Corporation. Their research assisted in the design and implementation of a Digital Geneva Convention. Dovetailing with that work, Justin took part in the 2017 Jackson School Rome, Italy Task force. He presented his research findings on the need for US-EU Transatlantic cybersecurity. Justin will share his personal story that took him from the U.S. military, Shoreline Community College, the UW Jackson School, and to Europe on his way to earning Associate and Bachelor degrees.

U.S.-Russia Relations: A New Cold War?
Bradley Murg, Professor of Political Science, Seattle Pacific University, and Affiliate Professor at the UW/Jackson School, The Ellison Center for Russian, East European and Central Asian Studies
Thursday, November 16, 2017, 7:00- 8:30pm, Room 9208
U.S.-Russian relations seem to have reached a low point since the end of the Cold War in 1990. From confrontations in Europe and the Middle East, and accusations of Russian meddling in U.S. elections have produced a "tenuous" bilateral relationship. Is it the new/old normal?

Solo Travel in Myanmar: Pictures and Stories from Afar
Brooke Zimmers, Professor of Communication Studies, Shoreline Community College
November 30, 2017, 12:30-1:30pm, Room 9208 PUB
Brooke travelled alone in Myanmar for three weeks last year during winter break. She will share her photography, stories and lessons learned about Myanmar, about being a woman traveling alone, and about traveling in the age of social media and how it impacts the travel experience.

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Support for these events comes from the Center for Global Studies, Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington.



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2017 Election: Introductory statement from unopposed LFP incumbent Mark Phillips

By Evan Smith

Lake Forest Park City Council incumbent Mark Phillips is running unopposed in the November 7 general election. He recently sent a statement to introduce himself to voters. Here it is:


City of Lake Forest Park, Council Position 5


Mark Phillips
Mark Phillips

Our City is in a remarkable period of infrastructure renewal. With a strong regional economy and successful grant funding, we have replaced undersized stream culverts, made street safety improvements and accelerated street re-surfacing. We have renovated one park and are working toward additional park system improvements.

Major transit improvements are coming to LFP with the voter-approved ST3 plan – bus rapid transit on Bothell Way and a commuter parking structure. Major work is underway at the City now to ensure that these improvements truly serve our residents’ mobility and safety needs.

I am proud to serve as a councilmember during this time, and request your support in seeking a second term.

Mark.s.phillips2017@gmail.com



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2017 Liberty Dinner & Auction

Join the King County Republican Party for their 2017 Liberty Dinner and Auction on the evening of Friday, October 27th, at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue.

There will be many items and experiences to bid on during both the live and silent auction. Guests will have an opportunity to hear from candidates running for office across King County, the always entertaining Auctioneer John Curley, and more.

Ticket prices start at $125 GA/$250 VIP. Silent auction, the General, and VIP receptions will begin at 6pm with the dinner program and live auction beginning at 7pm.

Registration is now open here.
Do you have an item you would like to contribute to the auction? The committee is accepting donations for both the silent and live auction. Email Lane Covington for more information.


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Music school considering a move to Shoreline wants you take their survey

The American Dance Institute, located on Greenwood in north Seattle, is seriously considering opening a school for instrumental music lessons for children and adults in North City.

They have located a property which they think is fantastic and are about to sign a lease.

They are hesitating, wondering if there is sufficient interest in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park.

If you think you might be interested, they would appreciate your filling out a brief survey.

Here is a link to the survey


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SC tennis loss to Glacier Peak brings record down to 5-3

John Burke and David Chen playing a doubles match
Photo by Anne Tangeman


WesCo 2A/3A varsity boys tennis
9-22-17 at Glacier Peak
Shorecrest 2 - Glacier Peak 5
SC overall record 5-3

Shorecrest tennis suffered a hard loss to Glacier Peak on Friday, losing 5 of 7 matches. Faiz Khan and Christopher King won their singles matches.

Shorecrest players are listed first.

Christopher King
Photo by Anne Tangeman
Singles

1.  Faiz Khan vs Kyle Shaff  6-0 6-3  W
2.  Ben Silbert vs Dario Ristovski  3-6 0-6  L
3.  Reed Tangeman vs Alex Surkov  0-6 6-1 2-6  L
4.  Christopher King vs James Meyer  6-4 2-6 10-7  W

Doubles

1.  Sam Rowbotham / Micah Glesener vs Cole Russon / Landon Jones  4-6 5-7  L
2.  John Burke / David Chen vs Kyle Nget / Evan Yip  2-6 6-4 7-10  L
3.  Tyler Keen / Kelvin Schmidt vs Cameron Barnett / Ethan Stutzman  0-6 2-6  L

Exhibition

1.  Gabe Vogel vs Trent Carlsen


--Rob Mann



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Legion rummage sale continues Saturday with a room full of treasures

Legion rummage sale

American Legion Post 227 filled their hall with rummage on Friday. Treasures filled the tables - items both practical and collectible.

The sale continues on Saturday, September 23 starting at 9am at the Post building located at 14521 - 17th Ave NE directly behind the Goodwill store.



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Vintage Brazilian jazz at North City Bistro Saturday night



Vintage Brazilian jazz group Choroloco will be playing at North City Bistro on Saturday night, September 23, 2017, 8pm.

Cover charge $10 and reservations recommended. 206-365-4447. 

The Bistro is family friendly and serves both food and wine. 1520 NE 177th St, (North City) Shoreline 98155



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Photo: Sunrise over Cascades

Photo by Mike Remarcke

On this first day of Fall, it's good to remember that we will still sometimes have beautiful sunrises over the Cascades and beautiful sunsets over the Shoreline Sea.


DKH

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Huge book sale at Shoreline Library

Book sale this weekend at Shoreline Library

Friends of the Shoreline Library book sale Friday through Sunday, September 22-24, 2017.

  • Friday, join FOSL and shop at the Members Only Preview Sale from 5 -7pm.
  • Saturday, everyone welcome to shop from 10am to 4pm.
  • Sunday, noon to 3pm - $4 for a bag which you fill with books of your choice.

Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline 98155.



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American Legion rummage sale Friday and Saturday

American Legion Auxiliary Rummage Sale Friday, September 22 and Saturday, September 23, 2017. Starting at 9:00am both days.

American Legion Hall in Shoreline, 14521 17th Ave NE (behind Goodwill)

All proceeds go to support veterans.



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Reminder: Shorewood senior class Goodwill donation drive Saturday

Willing volunteers will unpack your car
Reminder to grab those items you don't need and take them to Shorewood High School on Saturday between 10am and 2pm.

Besides usable household items, they will take fabric - stained, torn, worn, or not - and broken electronics.

Drive into the front parking lot at 17300 Fremont Ave N (entrance on N 175th) and willing volunteers will unpack your car.



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Seattle Humane offers reward for cat killer - Donation site collects money for DNA testing

Quixote's cage was broken into, and he was killed
By Diane Hettrick

An outraged and sickened community has rallied to try to find and arrest the person responsible for stealing and killing a cat from a Shoreline cat shelter on Tuesday, September 19, 2017.

Quixote, a cherval cat housed at Whisker City Cat Shelter in Shoreline, was taken from his outdoor cage and his skull crushed. The perpetrator threw the body into the dumpster on site.

The King County Sheriff's Office is investigating and asks the community to call if you have information about this case, 206-296-3311.

Seattle Humane in Bellevue is offering up to $5,000 in reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the animal abuser linked to the cat's death.

A private GoFundMe page was set up to pay for DNA testing of material from Quixote's teeth and claws. The funding goal of $3,000 was reached and exceeded in one day. The current pledges stand at $13,600. The extra money will be used for security for the shelter site, and potentially for reward money or shelter needs.



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Needing some love: Whispering Willow Park

Whispering Willow Park in LFP
Photo by Jerry Pickard

By Diane Hettrick

Whispering Willow Park has gotten more than a little overgrown.

The park was densely planted with native plants, says Environmental Programs Manager Aaron Halverson, but some non-native plants have made their way into the gaps and along the trail.

Halverson said that those will be removed and the native plants trimmed in a couple of weeks.

Whispering Willow Park was never intended to be a manicured park. Acquired by the City of Lake Forest Park in 2014, it is part of the floodplain for Lyon Creek.

The house that was on the property was removed and the land restored as a nature park. It is a functional wetland which provides water quality and habitat benefits for the creek.

As a result, said Halverson, "There may be times when the park looks less appealing, like now after a long drought."

The park is located at 17038 44th Ave NE.



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SC varsity tennis makes a clean sweep of Lynnwood Thursday

Thursday, September 21, 2017

Faiz Khan
Photo by Anne Tangeman
WesCo 3A/2A varsity boys tennis
9/21/17 at Kellogg M.S. courts

Shorecrest 7 - Lynnwood 0
SC overall record 5-2

Shorecrest players won every match against Lynnwood - singles and doubles, for a 7-0 game score on Thursday.

Singles

1.  Faiz Khan v Barnaby French   6-0  6-0  W
2.  Ben Silbert v Matthew Mansfield   6-0  6-0  W
3.  Reed Tangeman v Renzo Gonzalez   6-0  6-0  W
4.  Christopher King v Mark Guzman  6-0  6-0  W

Reed Tangeman
Photo by Anne Tangeman
Doubles

1.  Micah Glesener / Sam Rowbotham v Angelo Tran / Long Nguyen  6-7 (7-9) 6-0  10-7  W

2.  John Burke / David Chen v Minh Le / Sam Ruiz  6-1 6-2  W

3.  Tyler Keen / Kelvin Schmidt vs Tim Shepel / Ian Bjornson  6-1 6-3  W



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Full slate of speakers for LFP Rotary meetings in October

The Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park meets every Wednesday morning for breakfast from 7:15-8:30am at the Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church, 17440 Brookside Blvd. NE.

Each weekly meeting includes a program from 8-8:30am.

We invite all interested community members to come visit for breakfast, meet our members, learn about our club and enjoy our program.

Programs for October:
  • October 4: Rotary Club Auction Presentation and Strategic Plan Quarter 3 Goals Report
  • October 11: Carl Lunak from NEMCo (Northshore Emergency Management Coalition)
  • October 18: Rotary Club International Service Committee Report
  • October 25: Anila Prineveau Goldie, Author of the book The Problem Is Not Available: 364 Days in Sudan

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 about LFP Rotary, contact Claire Conway, President 2017-2018


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New Town Center Plan underway in Lake Forest Park

Aerial view courtesy City of Lake Forest Park

By Donna Hawkey

Lake Forest Park Mayor Jeff Johnson said, “This is the most important thing that has ever happened to this City.” A comprehensive yet fast-track system approach is being utilized in designing a new Lake Forest Park Town Center/ Central Subarea Plan. Up to $450,000 in budget amendment items were just recently awarded to outside City service providers to produce such a plan in record time.

What’s the hurry for? The Sound Transit Rapid time line work is creating a huge push for Seattle and the involved surrounding cities.

Deputy Mayor Catherine Stanford said, “We are not the time drivers on this one.” 

ST 3 Bus Rapid Transit corridor along SR 522
between 145th Street Link Light Rail Station
and Cascadia College
Graphic courtesy City of Lake Forest Park

The Central Subarea Plan will have to take into account the ST 3 Bus Rapid Transit corridor along SR 522 between Cascadia College and the 145th Street LINK Light Rail station. A framework of the plan is due by December 15, 2017 so that the City does not have something imposed upon them by Sound Transit, if they don’t meet their deadlines.

Citizen input work sessions will start to take place soon. Some of the community input so far is for a commuter parking garage, affordable housing, and a possible community center.

Councilmember John Wright said, “We only have one chance to get this right.” 

A Lake Forest Park Steering Committee selected two firms to get this integrated work done right for the community. City Staff and the City Council will be closely involved, too. The public engagement process and the importance of finding ways to have “meaningful conversations” with the citizens as per Councilmember John Resha, was a serious discussion.

Residents living near the Town Center area have expressed their concerns to the City Council and Councilmember Wright firmly reminded his colleagues of that at a meeting last month.

City Council urges all citizens to watch for and attend any upcoming meetings regarding these all important and very involved processes that will also represent a 50-year planning vision for the commercial core of Lake Forest Park.

Deputy Mayor Stanford describes the firms selected as taking on “holistic views” for this City planning. This open and broad thinking approach was also supported by other City Council members.

The firm Makers Architecture and Urban Design, will be responsible for the public engagement process and members of the LFP Steering Committee said they also liked them because they did not come in with any preconceived notions of what the final plan could look like.

Lake Forest Park Town Center
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


In this holistic described process, Makers will also consider the health of the City’s streams, creeks and the parks. Any transportation mobility work done within the City’s Safe Streets / Safe Highways projects will be considered as well and they will work closely with the Merlone Geier Partners who own the largest portion of the Town Center land.

The broad thinking concept, the overlaps in integration needs, the pace and complexity of the timing constraints, and a City Staff already considered overloaded with work, moved the City Council to also hiring a project management firm.

Shiels Obletz Johnsen will provide direct oversight to Makers through a project manager function. In this overseeing capacity, a project manager will look across all aspects of the projects to make sure all the pieces that need to interrelate happen as needed and on time.

Also, a project management oversight service can help identify any further collaboration possibilities, or other innovative new ideas can emerge which could otherwise be lost in day-to-day work schedules. Lake Forest Park would not be in a position to hire this kind of skill and expertise within a typical City work plan, said Councilmember Resha.

Washington State also wants the City’s culvert projects to be completed by 2019, so aggressive timing for all these large projects have created the need to plan quicker than ever in the City of Lake Forest Park’s history.

The detailed recent discussions can be heard by listening to the City Council videos dated August 22 and September 14, 2017 found on the city's website - agendas are now linked to the videos so you can listen to just the part you are interested in.

Donna Hawkey is a LFP resident and can be reached via dhawkey@comcast.net.



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Bring this flyer to Habit Burger Saturday for SPSF fundraiser


The Habit Burger Grill, is doing a fundraiser for the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation on Saturday, September 23, 2017 from 4 - 10pm.

Print off this article and bring it to Habit Burger during those hours and 20% of what you spend will be donated to the Foundation.

Habit Burger is located in the middle of Aurora Village at 205th and Aurora.

The Shoreline Public Schools Foundation raises funds to support academic excellence and expanded learning opportunities for all students in the Shoreline Public Schools.




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Photos: A walk in the park

A lone figure looks out over the Shoreline Sea


Photos and text by Wayne Pridemore

Lucy and I went for a walk in the Richmond Beach Saltwater Park Monday.

Walkers and joggers are treated to a wide view


We love the view from the walkway at the top of the bluff.



You can watch people exercising, walking their dogs, birds doing their thing, and the water of the Shoreline Sea changing color as the sun drifts in and out of the clouds.

Bird watching


The park is one of highlights of Shoreline living...

Bird watching

Headed to the beach



Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, 2021 NW 190th St, Shoreline 98177



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Dracula comes to Edmonds in the Theatre of Intriguing Possibilities


Edmonds Driftwood Players Presents

TIPs Series Dracula (Dietz)
October 12 - 22, 2017


TIPs = Theatre of Intriguing Possibilities: the alternatively staged series of plays in the season that allows Edmonds Driftwood Players to explore new works, feature local playwrights, or produce lesser known plays through a smaller production process.

Edmonds Driftwood Players is pleased to announce the first TIPs show of Season 59 - Dracula! 

Seattle playwright, Steven Dietz, adapted his play from the novel 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker.

"This new adaptation restores the suspense and seduction of Bram Stoker's classic novel to the stage. As Count Dracula begins to exert his will upon the residents of London, they try to piece together the clues of his appearances - in a valiant attempt to save themselves from a hideous fate. Rich with both humor and horror, this play paints a wickedly theatrical picture of Stoker's famous vampire." (Dramatists Play Service)

Dracula is directed by Paul Fleming with stage management by Thomas A. Glass. Diane Jamieson serves as production manager. Designers include: Nancy Johnson, Steve Cooper, Y. Michael Uyemura, Melynda Malley, Arian Smit, and Rex Goulding.

This show stars: Asa Sholdez, David Alan Morrison, Hanna Destiny Lynn, Emily Milburn, Jon Loina, Nate Thomsen, Phillip Keiman, Rebecca Erickson, Grace Madland, Justin Tinsley, Richard Morris, and Joshua Behn.

Performances: October 12 - 22, 2017
Thursday - Saturday at 8pm; Sunday at 2pm
The Wade James Theatre, 950 Main Street, Edmonds, WA
Tickets are $20.00. Senior/Junior/Military,$18.00.

('Babes in arms' are discouraged and a ticket is required for each patron attending the performance.)

To purchase tickets: CLICK HERE or call 425-774-9600.



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Indoor playground for preschoolers

Indoor playground for preschoolers


You don't have to stay cooped up inside with your little ones, now that the weather has changed.

The City of Shoreline's Recreation department sponsors an indoor playground at the Spartan Recreation Center.

A full sized gymnasium is full of age-appropriate toys.

Ages 1 - 5 and Parent supervision is required.
Drop-in Monday - Friday from 9:30-11:30am.

$3 per child or purchase a discount pass at the front desk.

Bring your little ones and join in the fun!

Spartan Recreation Center, 202 NE 185th St, Shoreline 98155 on the Shoreline Center campus, between the Conference Center and the Shoreline Stadium.



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Spontaneous Combustion and Wood Finishing

Charred rags that combusted spontaneously and damaged a
Lake Forest Park home being renovated in January 2016
Photo courtesy Northshore Fire
By Jeff LaFlam, 
Fire Marshal
Northshore Fire Department

Getting ready to begin your wood finishing project - and you wonder if you should be concerned about the stories you’ve heard about spontaneous combustion involving oily rags.

You should be. More than 3,000 structure fires are caused by spontaneous combustion each year.

The Northshore Fire Department has responded to three structure fires over that last several years that were caused by spontaneous combustion. Each fire caused significant damage.

Spontaneous combustion occurs when a material in contact with air can heat up sufficiently (without an outside heat source) to burn.

The oils in some wastes and rubbish can slowly react with oxygen in the air. This reaction creates heat that can build up over time if the wastes are left undisturbed.

Oils from grains and plants are more prone to spontaneous combustion than petroleum oils. When the heat level in a "self-heating material" is high enough (i.e., when the temperature reaches the auto-ignition temperature), a fire may start. 

Residents were evacuated after spontaneous combustion of rags
caused a large fire in Lake Forest Park in August 2017
Photo by Jacob Kimerer


What causes it?

With linseed oil and other oils used to finish wood, including some exterior deck sealers and wood stains, heat is generated during the drying process. This is because these oils do not dry like paint (through the evaporation of a solvent or water). Instead, they dry through the same process that generates fire... oxidation.

For example, rags soaked with vegetable oil in the bottom of a pail could heat up enough to cause spontaneous combustion of the rag.

However, the same oil-soaked rag would not be expected to heat up on a clothes line because there would sufficient contact with moving air that would prevent heat from building up.

It is simple to prevent spontaneous combustion.

1. Materials (rags, etc.) that are prone to spontaneous combustion should always be stored in metal containers with covers in place. These containers should either be filled with water or the container lid must fit tightly to prevent air from entering the container.

2. Soaked rags can be spread out on an exterior, non-combustible surface and allowed to dry completely. The rags can then be properly disposed of.

Always read and follow warning labels carefully! Work safely and your home and family will thank you.



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