Op-Ed: LFP Candidate forum highlights experience and passion

Saturday, October 28, 2017

Incumbent council members John Resha and Mark Phillips answer
questions at the LFP candidate forum by LWV moderator Kathy Sakahara
Photo by Amy Whittenburg

By Donna Hawkey

The candidate forum in Lake Forest Park on October 18, moderated by the League of Women Voters and sponsored by Third Place Commons, highlighted the choices of experienced city council incumbents versus personally passionate opposers and an interesting situation for the school board position.

The voters will decide whether a City Council candidate in place is a good fit going forward when the City is at its most pivotal decision making point in an over 50-year history. The most important decisions will take place in the next 18 months. Or does the city need new voices to move forward in some different directions?

In the race for Shoreline School Board Position No. 2, the big question is; do the voters feel comfortable giving this position to a Shoreline resident who is a college instructor with strong political experience, or do they want a Lake Forest Park resident with a decade of volunteer experience in school organizations? Jill Brady lives in Lake Forest Park and is not associated with any government. Heather Fralick lives in Shoreline and is the wife of the Mayor of Shoreline.

Because school board directors have to live in the district associated with the position, there are only two positions that a Lake Forest Park resident can run for. Debi Ehrlichman, who is retiring, is the only Lake Forest Park resident on the board.

Back to the City Council race, the voters will decide if the current failed Central Subarea community process caused them to lose confidence in this government and staff decisions to the point of upsets in either City Council Position No. 3 or Position No. 7. Councilmember John Wright, who has 30 years experience as an engineer with Metro Transit, currently holds Position No. 3. “We have only one chance to get this right,” he said, referring to the new Central Subarea Plan which includes Sound Transit 3 planning. He also feels he is the only pure “independent voice” on the current City Council and especially when it involves the more controversial issues, mentioning that he is often the "one" vote in a 6 to 1 decision.

Councilmember John Resha has been acting as the City’s budget chair and says he has served the budget process well even with increased spending in some areas of identified need. “ As we go forward as community, I hope to continue leading efforts for financial stability and stewardship, environmental protections, and developing local solutions with the people of Lake Forest Park through open dialogue and experienced delivery,” (from Councilmember Resha’s recent NextDoor re-introduction posts.) Councilmember Resha also spearheaded the City’s recent tree ordinance update.

The City of Lake Forest Park, Mayor Jeff Johnson, along with City Council and City Staff, did take swift action in recently breaking an up to $200,000 outside Central Subarea services contract that wasted considerable time and energies during an already rushed process for a complex set of projects. Going forward the City Council is promising to really find ways to engage the residents. They learned from this false start and have taken responsibility for what has happened. But will they keep moving ahead on their promises to improve “two-way communication?”

Some residents are still upset from past experiences with the city. Sanctuary and compassionate city issues brought one candidate, Ben Gonzalez O’Brien to the forums, and another, Nick Negulescu, stepped forward after concerns over rumors about rezoning in his neighborhood.

Now both of these opposing candidates say they are hearing loudly from other Lake Forest Park residents that they are tired of the same old lack of communication that has been its own historical rub for too long.

Ben Gonzalez O’Brien for City Council Position No 3 runs his overall platform around “Community, Accountability, Environment.” Ben especially is interested in developing a ten-year plan for the creation of affordable housing in LFP to address increasing housing prices and a lack of senior living facilities. Being a Professor of Political Science, Ben feels that gives him independent thinking perspective. He pledged to hold “office hours” to talk with constituents, push for more community forums, and work on outreach to our low-income and minority communities.

Candidate Nick Negulescu is mounting a last-minute campaign for City Council Position No. 7 as a write-in, challenging the more budget experienced Councilmember Resha for his seat. Nick is a resident living nearby the Town Center in what would be one of the neighborhoods most affected by any ST3 parking garage or other Town Center development.

The most important thing to remember though, is just to vote, and always do your own homework before you vote. Some candidates have websites that can be easily googled by using their name and city/state.

No matter who you choose to vote for, take responsibility for that decision and get involved however you can. Together we can make sure all the winners follow through on their campaign promises!

Thanks to all these candidates for your service.


Donna Hawkey is a 21 year Lake Forest Park resident and can be reached at dhawkey@comcast.net.  She has personally endorsed Jill Brady.

Updated to change article to Op-Ed category and correct schools in  


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Photos: Fall foliage

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Oak leaf hydrangea
Photo by Shirley Sidell

Here are some of the colors we are experiencing. Seems like there isn't a street without bursts of color. I drove down a street today where four yards had the same absolutely brilliant red foliage.

DKH



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U.S. Postal Service is looking to buy or lease property for new post office

Postal Service is looking to purchase or lease
land to house the North City Post Office
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
The U.S. Postal Service is losing the lease for the North City Post Office at NE 175th and 15th NE in Shoreline.

Do you own property or know someone who owns property they might like to sell or lease to the Feds?

According to Postal Service Real Estate Specialist Greg Shelton, here's what they are looking for:

Location (as close as possible to the current location at NE 175th and 15th NE, ideally less than a 1 mile)

Option1: Retail and Carriers in one building known as a one for one
  • Building size: 19,648 Gross SF or about 16,833 Net SF
  • Parking: 153 Parking (21 Customer, 76 Employee and 56 Carriers)
  • Land Size: 110,000 SF
  • Docks: One 30” High and one 50” high minimums
Option 2: Retail only (Has the PO BOX and service counter)
  • Building size: 4,329 Gross SF or about 3,684 Net SF
  • Parking: 25 Parking (20 Customer and 5 Employee)
  • Land Size: 42,000 SF
  • Docks: One 30” High
Option 3: Carrier Building only (Can be a warehouse more industrial)
  • Building size: 15,785 Gross SF or about 13,770 Net SF
  • Parking: 131 Parking (2 Customer, 73 Employee and 56 Carriers)
  • Land Size: 95,000 SF
  • Docks: One 30” High and one 50” high minimums

Ideally, they would prefer an existing building. If someone is building a building that meets their needs, they will consider this as well.

Also, they would consider purchasing property to build a facility.

Contact Bryan Hester with CBRE regarding all properties.

Bryan Hester / Vice President CBRE
1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1700, Seattle, WA 98101 
Email                  



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Letter to the Editor: Honesty in politics

To the Editor:

I'm writing to discuss honesty in politics. I'm sorry to say that one candidate has not been honest in her campaign. Jin-ah Kim has made irresponsible untrue claims against her opponent, Keith McGlashan. In one widely distributed flyer, she claimed that McGlashan had been instrumental in the 'approval' of Point Wells, then asked how we could trust him when he would do this. Of course, this was completely untrue. Point Wells has not been approved, and only Snohomish County could ever approve it. Kim’s supporters then claimed this flyer was a "misunderstanding" Hogwash! It was a deliberate smear. Then another Kim supporter wrote a long diatribe about McGlashan’s personal business dealings, another untrue smear. You can read McGlashan's rebuttal.

Why is Kim using these tactics? I know she has the support of the local Democratic Party so I'm confused, as a long time Democratic voter. Her claim to fame seems to be her hard luck story of being a heroin addict, recovered. She's promoted heroin injection sites first in Shoreline, then backing off after realizing that wouldn’t fly here, but she still supports them. She bemoans the deaths of her many dear addict friends. This is sad, I agree, but does not qualify her to represent the citizens of Shoreline. What has she actually accomplished that gives her the ability to make decisions for the vast majority of Shoreline residents who are not homeless or addicted to drugs?

McGlashan, on the other hand, is an award winning business owner, was co-president of Shoreline Public Schools Foundation, raising money for its cause, helped stop backyard encampments, blocked Deepgreen double-density, and worked on behalf of Shoreline’s Wonderland Development Center. I support Keith McGlashan for city council.

Barbara Twaddell
Shoreline



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AG’s office wins $3M federal grant to process backlogged sexual assault DNA evidence

Photo courtesy Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education

It was announced earlier this month that the Attorney General’s Office won a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to inventory, test and help investigate the state’s backlog of sexual assault kits, which provide DNA evidence for sexual assault investigations.

The grant, part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance Sexual Assault Kit Initiative, will fund a team within the Attorney General’s Office dedicated to processing the backlogged sexual assault kits and training law enforcement. The three-year grant will end in September 2020.

“Sexual assault is a devastating crime that affects thousands of Washingtonians,” said Attorney General Bob Ferguson. “These sexual assault survivors deserve justice, and I intend to help them get it.”

A sexual assault kit is a collection of evidence gathered from a victim by a medical professional, usually a specially trained Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. A crime lab then tests the evidence for DNA that will help law enforcement find a perpetrator. Generally, if a kit remains untested for more than 30 days, it becomes “backlogged.”

In 2015, the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs asked local law enforcement agencies throughout Washington to estimate the number of backlogged sexual assault kits in their custody. This informal survey identified approximately 6,000 untested kits statewide. However, many agencies lack the resources needed to investigate these cases.

Using $1.5 million of the grant, the AGO will establish a Sexual Assault Kit Initiative team, including two new investigators who will work solely on the project. During the project’s first six months, these investigators will travel across the state to collect a detailed inventory of backlogged sexual assault kits. Once the inventory is complete, the investigators will help local law enforcement prioritize and submit the kits to the Washington State Patrol Crime Lab.

The remaining $1.5 million of the AG’s grant will cover the cost of testing evidence at Washington State Patrol Crime Labs in Seattle, Tacoma, Marysville, Spokane, and Vancouver. These funds will be used to process up to 2,100 kits. Each kit costs about $680 to test, not including the cost of shipping or peer review, which is required for about 35 percent of kits.

Once the backlogged kits are tested, the AGO will support law enforcement as they use the newfound information to reopen cold cases. Throughout the project, the AGO will provide victim-centered trauma training to law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and victim advocates.

State lawmakers passed legislation in 2015 and 2016 designed to help survivors of sexual assault find justice and improve the way the state handles sexual assault kits. One of the bills passed in 2015, sponsored by Rep. Tina Orwall, D-Des Moines, requires the testing of all sexual assault kits after July 2015.

“I commend Attorney General Ferguson for his leadership in obtaining these critical resources, which build on our work to seek justice and provide support for survivors of sexual assault, protect our communities, and hold offenders accountable,” Orwall said.

Assistant Attorney General Katharine Hemann will lead the new Sexual Assault Kit Initiative team, composed of Criminal Justice Division Chief Lana Weinmann, Chief Criminal Investigator Cloyd Steiger and two new investigators.

Victim advocates Antoinette Bonsignore and Erika Teschke assisted in the development of the program.



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Panel discussion: Diverse voices in the U.S. Military

Friday, October 27, 2017


Diverse Voices in the U.S. Military

Panelists
  • Francisco Ivarra (U.S. Army, honorably discharged)
  • Donna Lowery (Sergeant Major, US Army Retired)
  • Bill Moore (Colonel, U.S. Army Retired)
  • Charles Santiago (U. S. Navy, honorably discharged)
  • Jordan Smith (U.S. Army, honorably discharged)

Moderator
  • Derek Levy, Acting Associate Dean, Student Support Programs

Thursday, November 2, 2017, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Shoreline Community College
Room 9208 PUB


What have been the challenges faced by women and racial and ethnic minorities in the military over time? 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 Global Affairs Center and Veterans Programs at Shoreline Community College.

This event is open to the public and FREE. However, in order to help better prepare, you are asked to register that you plan to attend. Click here, then click again on Sign Up. To receive email confirmation, you must provide your email address. Your email address will not be shared with others.

Parking on campus in the evening is FREE.



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Parks & Recreation facility closures on Nov 2 for staff training

Shoreline Teen Center closed one day Nov 2
Facility Closure Notice:

On Thursday, November 2nd all Shoreline Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services staff will participate in Diversity and Inclusion training.

As a result, the following facilities will experience schedule changes on that day only:

  • Shoreline Pool - closed from 5:30am to 5:30pm, opening at 5:30pm for evening programs.
  • Spartan Recreation Center - open for registered programs only. No Indoor Playground or Senior Volleyball.
  • Richmond Highlands Recreation Center (Shoreline Teen Center) - closed.
  • Parks Administration and Maintenance staff will be unavailable.


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Free car washes for all military at Brown Bear on Veteran's Day

Shoreline Brown Bear Tunnel Wash
16032 Aurora Ave N


As a way of saying “thank you” to our military, Brown Bear Car Wash will offer free washes to all current or former members of the military on Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11. The free “Beary Clean” washes will be offered at Brown Bear’s 24 tunnel wash locations from 8am to 6pm.

The Shoreline Tunnel Wash is located at 16032 Aurora Ave N. See Brown Bear for a list of participating tunnel locations.

The offer operates on an honor system and no verification or documentation is required. Drivers should identify themselves as a current or former member of the military to the wash attendant upon arrival.

Brown Bear will also proudly donate $1 for every car washed on Veterans Day to Puget Sound Honor Flight. For the past three years, Brown Bear has donated more than $30,000 to support Honor Flight’s mission of transporting Western Washington war veterans to visit memorials in Washington, D.C. More information here.



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LFP write-in candidate holding Meet the Candidate events on Saturday

Nick Negulescu
Nick Negulescu, write-in candidate for Lake Forest Park City Council position 7, is holding two "meet the candidate" events on Saturday, October 28.

Morning Event - Let's talk budget
Lake Forest Park Library, Meeting Room
LFP Town Center, 1st floor
10 AM - 12 PM

Afternoon Event - Coffee at the Civic Club
Lake Forest Park Civic Club
(Members only, members can invite up to 4 non-members)
1PM - 3PM



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Auditions for Northwest Boychoir Nov 4

Photo by Ben Van Houten
The Northwest Boychoir will hold auditions for new members at its facility at the University Heights Center in Seattle's University District on Saturday, November 4, 2017 or at a time convenient for families. They are looking for boys ages 6-9 for January enrollment.

All boys are eligible to audition; no prior musical training is required – just musical aptitude and obvious enjoyment of music.

Financial aid is available to any student who meets our audition requirements. We are firmly committed to assisting families with financial aid to cover tuition and other program costs.

Audition appointments are scheduled through the Northwest Choirs office by calling 206-524-3234 or through the website. Auditions are private and low-key, designed to make the boys feel comfortable and relaxed. They last about 15 minutes, and parents are strongly encouraged to be present.

Recognized as one of the nation’s premier children’s choral programs, the Northwest Boychoir serves as the official singing ambassadors of Washington State as recognized by five consecutive governors. The Northwest Boychoir also maintains a long-standing professional relationship with the Seattle Symphony, which gives members the opportunity to perform regularly with the region’s world-class symphony orchestra.


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Letter to the Editor: McGlashan v Kim

To the Editor:

In many respects, I am disheartened when our local politics devolve into the “fake” stories approach perpetuated in our National politics. Mr. McGlashan responded with specific, verifiable, information; his opponent’s camp chose to present facts which are not true. Notwithstanding their modest retraction, is it that the bigger the lie the more likely it is to be believed? I certainly hope our Shoreline voters see through this charade.

Mr. McGlashan’s record as a valuable public servant within our diverse community is unblemished. That he survived an unbelievable financial set-back and has come back is to be applauded.

Indeed Ms. Kim has come back from a terrible life experience, but that does not replace knowledge and experience. While I understand youthful exuberance, Ms. Kim identifies neither public nor not-for-profit service upon which we can judge her potential as a Shoreline City Council Member. I might add that this epidemic plague of addiction is significant, but this, in my opinion, is not the only plank upon which a candidate should stand.

November 7th is an important date to keep our City “on track”; please re-elect Keith McGlashan

Don Bell
Shoreline



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Photos: Prettiest trees

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Plenty to choose from, but Lee Lageschulte's vote for Prettiest Tree goes to some in Richmond Highlands on N 200th near Fremont and Linden.


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Rainy City Riff Raff big band in Halloween event at Third Place on Saturday



The Rainy City Riff Raff big band will be performing a lively mix of dance music at the Third Place Commons on Saturday, October 28, beginning at 7:30pm.

It's a free family event and everyone's encouraged to wear a costume and dance the night away!

The Riff Raff features two local LFP residents - Mike "Zeppy" Zittle on drums and and Dan Benson on bass.

Third Place Commons, upper level Town Center, Ballinger Way.



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Letter to the Editor: Vines are destructive

To the Editor:

I was appalled when vines were planted to grow over the decorative cement walls at this location. (see previous article)

The walls are beautiful showing seashore life in 3D. The vine suckers clinging to the walls will eventually destroy the design. If this was the original plan why were the walls created with this design. Certainly plain walls would have saved us a lot of money.

Nancy Utter
Shoreline


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For the Birds: Keeping Winter Habitat for Birds

Lincoln Sparrow on blackberry cane
Photo by Scott Ramos
By Christine Southwick

When you are cleaning up your yard for winter, keep some leaves, shrubs, and even blackberries for our wintering birds. 

Blow those leaves off your lawns, but leave some in your flower beds, or at least in a corner of your yard. 

Spotted Towhees, Song Sparrows, and maybe even a Fox Sparrow will entertain you as they dig through those leaves to find their insect delicacies.

Wild areas, often having Himalayan Blackberry, protect wildlife, including birds, from predators and from the elements, (just ask Brer Rabbit). Blackberry thorns, and the overhanging canes, provide escape routes, perches, shelter from most snow and frosts, small delicious bugs, and fruits for much of the year.

Golden Crowned Sparrows beside blackberries
Photo by Elaine Chuang
Local birders know that resident ground birds like our sparrows, Spotted Towhees, and Bewick’s Wrens can be found in blackberry patches.

One special ground bird that comes to the Puget Sound area to benefit from our milder winters is the Fox Sparrow. Fox Sparrows here will always be found in, or adjacent to, blackberry brambles.

Take away Himalayan Blackberries, and those wintering Fox Sparrows will leave to seek the protections of another patch.

So when removing invasives in your yard, parks, or wetlands, it is healthier for birds and other wildlife to leave some blackberries and remove all NON-BENEFICIAL invasives first:

Local invasives listed below displace native and beneficial plants, causing loss of grassland and native forest habitat. They aggressively spread to form monocultures, replacing desirable native plants and young trees. They are on the Washington State Noxious Weed list, class B:
  • Ivy (all types here), 
  • Knotweed, 
  • Scotch Broom, 
  • Butterfly Bush (fast reproducing, even out-competes blackberries here), 
  • English Holly (King County noxious weed control list) “Invades native forest habitats where dense thickets suppress germination and growth of native trees and shrubs. A glutton for water, holly can prevent surrounding plants from obtaining sufficient moisture.”

Bewick's Wren in sheltering brambles
Photo by JR
Humans don’t like thorns. Cats, raccoons, coyotes and other predators don’t like them either. This is why many ground birds value these sheltering brambles.

Himalayan Blackberries can be cut back easily, and a person can get a visceral reward for reclaiming a “dangerous space”. 

So keep small patches of blackberry (five foot is better than none) to provide much needed habitat. 
Trim as needed. In the fall-winter blackberries are valued by birds, and small patches make it easy to pick summertime berries for delicious blackberry pies.



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Letter to the Editor: My vote for school board

To the Editor:

School Board - How much does experience count?

There is a big difference between serving on the PTA and being a teacher.

As a teacher Heather Fralick has first hand experience in how school board policies help or hinder teachers in the classroom.

We need that perspective. Heather has my vote!


Wendy DiPeso
Shoreline


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Pumpkin Carving and Halloween Party Sunday

If you don't have a pumpkin, Sky Nursery has plenty!
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


Join MakerLab NW Makerspace and The Academy of Music and Dance Shoreline for our Pumpkin Carving and Halloween Party this weekend!

Bring your own pumpkin to carve - we have the tools
  • Free chili, cider and candy
  • Live music and dance performances
  • Free mini dance lessons
  • Crafts for kids
Sunday, October 29th, 3:30 - 7:30pm, 23931 Hwy 99
Free and open to the public. Donations welcome.



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Halloween Dance Party at Sno-King October 28

Thursday, October 26, 2017

2016 Halloween Dance
Photo courtesy Sno-King Folk Dance
Sno-King International Folk Dance Club Invites you to our Halloween Party 7:00 to 9:30pm at the Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave W, Lynnwood

Prizes for “Most Creative”, “Funniest”, and “Most Halloweeny” costume.

Bring potluck snacks to share.

Enjoy dances from many countries, including partner, no-partner, and set dances, and you don’t need to bring a partner.

The Grange has a great hardwood dance floor and lots of free parking.

Join us also for our regular dances including lessons every Wednesday and Saturday, starting at 7:00pm. Wednesday is all requests, and Saturday has a program of dances, with room for requests.

Folk dancers have more fun!

The donation is $7.00 for non-members and $5.00 for members. Yearly membership is only $15.00 ($25.00 for a family).

For information, call 360-387-9923, or email.



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Photos: Only cedars remain at Cedarbrook

Flagpole waiting for pick up
Photo by Jerry Pickard

As planned, the old Cedarbrook Elementary School in Lake Forest Park has been demolished. The school, on Perkins Way, opened in 1965 and was last used as a Shoreline Public School in 1971. It was leased to North Seattle Christian Schools for some years, but when that school moved north, Cedarbrook sat vacant.

Then Living Wisdom School occupied the building for several years and was the last school to use the building, leaving in June of 2016. The building was vacant again.

The site is difficult, the buildings were old, and people were starting to break into the building. So it came down. 


Photo by Jerry Pickard

The only reminders of the school are two Cedar trees and the brook (Whisper Creek) that the school was named for.

10-27-17  Living Wisdom school occupied the building last.

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LEGO®: Bricks & Minifigs® store opens in south Everett Oct 28 with invasions and giveaways



Bricks and Minifigs®, the South Everett one-stop shop to buy, sell, and trade all things LEGO®, will officially open October 28, 2017 in the 607 Marketplace.

Bricks and Minifigs® (BAM) is the largest franchised toy store of its kind specializing in the buying, selling and trading of new and used LEGO® sets, bulk bricks, and minifigures (“minifigs”). The store will be located at 607 SE Everett Mall Way, Suite 6C and is the first store opened by franchisee Brad Bergman, a resident of the Bothell area.

In addition, BAM will provide an event space for birthday parties or special LEGO® themed events like after-school robotics clubs, “Make-and-Take” events, Brick Derby races, and more. The space will also be available for corporate workshops, mini-retreats, and team-building off-site meetings.

BAM has built their brand based on three principles:

  • REBUILD: with tens-of-thousands of pieces to choose from, customers will have what they need to rebuild their favorite sets or create their own original projects.
  • REUSE: BAM buys, sells, and trades everything LEGO®. And we mean everything!
  • REIMAGINE: staff members are trained to assist customers of all ages to create unique and imaginative masterpieces.

“I’m very excited to bring the Bricks and Minifigs experience to the South Everett neighborhood,” Bergman said. “LEGO® is an ageless toy that appeals not only to children, but also to parents, grandparents, and anyone who enjoys creative expression through those little plastic bricks.”


Happy Birthday!

The first 100 customers through the door for the Grand Opening celebration on October 28, 2017 will receive a free customized “Bricks and Minifigs South Everett” minifig. There will be surprises and giveaways throughout the day. Parties and events booked during the Grand Opening weekend will receive a 25% discount off standard booking rates.

The 501st Legion’s Garrison Titan, Alpha Base, Jet City Saber Guild, and Gurreck Clan (Star Wars costuming groups) have been invited to invade the store and will be available for photo opportunities with attendees. A donation on behalf of the 501st is being made to Homeward Pet, a Woodinville-based non-profit, no-kill animal shelter.

The LEGO® pop culture experience not only includes the quintessential building bricks, but various movies and television programs as well, such as “The LEGO® Movie” (2014), the “LEGO® Batman Movie” (2017), and “The LEGO® Ninjago Movie” that is now playing.

Bricks and Minifigs® was founded in Portland, Oregon in 2006 and now operates 29 franchised stores in North America and Canada with 12 stores slated to open later this year and early 2018. In 2016 BAM was named one of Entrepreneur Magazine’s 500 Best Franchises.



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Native perspective on Battle of Little Big Horn - Graphic Novelist book signing Nov 3 at Arcane Comics




Writer Jim Berry Discusses Graphic Novel that Explores the Native Perspective on the Battle of the Little Bighorn


The City of Shoreline Public Art Program is proud to welcome Jim Berry, filmmaker, photographer, and writer of the independently developed and released historical graphic novel Of Dust and Blood (2016).

Berry will be at Arcane Comics and More, 15202 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133, on Friday, November 3, 2017, 6:30pm – 8:30pm to sign copies of the book and discuss the process of creating an independently produced and published graphic novel as well as his 20-year career as a photographer and filmmaker (his 16mm short film Aeden, 1998, will be looping continuously).

Berry’s Native American heritage serves as a foundation for his unique approach to documentary and storytelling. He worked on staff with newspapers such at The Seattle Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and The Albuquerque Tribune before an MFA from New York University's graduate film program and a Fulbright in Hungary. He lives in Portland.

Of Dust and Blood features the art of Val Mayerik, veteran comic book artist whose contributions at Marvel included Howard the Duck and Man-Thing, among others.




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Flags at half-staff Saturday

Flag Lowering - 10/30/17 (SSgt. Bryan Black)

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Staff Sgt. Bryan Black, 35, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Monday, October 30, 2017.  Staff Sgt. Black was killed in an ambush in Niger on October 4, 2017.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on October 30, 2017.

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

Staff Sgt. Black will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery on October 30, 2017.

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



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Letter to the Editor: Wendy DiPeso corrects earlier letter

To the Editor:

Correction to previous letter.

A notice of foreclosure was posted on the door of 18501 Linden Avenue N. at the time that McGlashan and company owned it. I apologize for confusing foreclosure with bankruptcy.

The point of my letter was to raise questions about who McGlashan is serving – citizens or special interests? - and what kind of community we want – one that exists for developers at the expense of the community, or community-directed development that serves us all? Actions, i.e. votes in council, speak louder than words.

Wendy DiPeso
Shoreline


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Halloween Carnival for families on Saturday



Stop in for a spell at this old-fashioned carnival hosted by Richmond Beach Community Association, sponsored by numerous spooktacular business partners and supported by a City of Shoreline Neighborhood Mini-Grant. Make no bones about it, this event will be brewing with fun! Children of all ages and abilities are welcome. Wear your costume!



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Arcora Foundation expects 4,000 patients at massive free clinic Oct 26-29



The Arcora Foundation and its mobile dental clinic, the SmileMobile, will join an estimated 4,000 volunteers and organizations at the 2017 Seattle/King County Clinic, a large-scale effort to deliver free health care at Seattle Center.

The Seattle/King County Clinic, organized by Seattle Center and Seattle Center Foundation, is expected to provide dental, medical and vision care to upwards of 4,000 individuals at no cost from October 26-29. As in the previous three years, organizers anticipate that the majority of patients will seek dental treatments. The Clinic’s dental services include extractions, fillings, cleanings, crowns and root canals.

Patients from all four corners of Washington State flock to the pop-up clinic for care each year, but an overwhelming majority (76 percent in 2016) reported living in King County, including the communities of Seattle, Lake Forest Park, Bellevue, Auburn and Shoreline.

“In spite of our region’s economic prosperity, unmet healthcare needs persist in King County,” said King County Councilmember and Board of Health Chair Rod Dembowski. “The Seattle/King County Clinic is a testament to our community’s unwavering commitment to compassionately addressing the needs of our most vulnerable neighbors.”

This is the fourth consecutive year of the Seattle/King County Clinic. Last year, 2,485 patients received an estimated $2.06 million in dental care, with extractions being the most common dental procedure. Overall, the Clinic served 4,492 patients and provided a total of $3.9 million in dental, vision and medical care.

“The Seattle/King County Clinic provides important short-term relief for the people, but the need is great,” said Arcora Foundation President and CEO Diane Oakes. “Our state should have a system that ensures everyone has access to oral health care. Oral health is essential to overall health and wellbeing."

The Seattle/King County Clinic will operate October 26-29 at Seattle Center. Admission tickets are distributed in Fisher Pavilion. Doors open at 12:30 midnight each day for shelter and waiting. The free admission tickets are given first come, first served starting at 5am each morning. Patients are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing, and bring food, water and any medications they need to take during the day.

More information here

Arcora Foundation, formerly Washington Dental Service Foundation, is founded and sustained by Delta Dental of Washington, a nonprofit organization that is the leading dental benefits company in the state. Arcora is dedicated to improving overall health through sustainable programs and public policies that improve oral health.



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Haller Lake Baptist Harvest Festival Saturday evening


EVERYONE INVITED! (ALL AGES)

COMMUNITY HARVEST FESTIVAL
(COSTUME PARTY)

OCTOBER 28, 5:00 – 8:00 PM

TRUNK-OR-TREATING (IN PARKING LOT)

CRAFTS     PICTURES     CANDY & SNACKS


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HALLER LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH (LOWER LEVEL)

SEATTLE WA 98133
206-364-1811



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Final removal of blackberry vines, ivy and bindweed along creek in initial Twin Ponds Restoration Site

Thornton Creek in Twin Ponds Park
Photo by Vicki Westberg


The southern end of Twin Ponds Park will be the site of a volunteer work party on Saturday, October 28 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. 

Volunteers will remove the final weedy vines in the first section along Thornton Creek. This will clear the way for streamside native shrubs and trees to be planted in November. Stewards trained in environmental restoration by the Washington Native Plant Society are leading this event to recover valuable habitat along Thornton creek.

This riparian area and wetland once sheltered spawning salmon and still hosts a few beautiful native shrubs that were uncovered beneath the mounds of invasive weeds. The restoration team expects that the area will again host more birds, frogs, small fish, mammals, flowering shrubs, willow trees and much more. A reclining willow tree that was recently uncovered put out new shoots when the vines were removed, showing that volunteers can have an immediate impact on this habitat.

Wear long sleeves and long pants, hats and gloves. Bring water, boots, rain gear and your own tools if you have them. Some gloves, tools and water will be provided.

Park in the lot at the southern end of the park across from Aegis Assisted Living. (Avoid the lot at 155th St.) Contact us to let us know you are coming or for questions you may have.



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Letter to the Editor: Jill Brady is the perfect person to serve as our next School Board member

To the Editor,

I am forever grateful to be a product of our Shoreline schools. While growing up, my mother taught at three elementary schools and my father was a teacher, coach, Vice-Principal and Athletic Director for the Shoreline School District. I followed their footsteps and feel honored to be a teacher in our district. My husband and I moved to Shoreline specifically for the schools, and we currently have three children, one each at Syre, Einstein and Shorewood. These schools are incredible with amazing teachers and administrators. It is of paramount importance to continue this rich tradition by creating a positive environment for every student and teacher. I believe great teachers and schools can change the world. To carry this tradition, our community needs effective leaders, and JILL BRADY is the perfect person to serve as our next School Board member!

I met Jill when our children were at Shorenorth co-op 16 years ago and she served on the Board supporting our youngest students. I liked her immediately. She was passionate about public education, as well as insightful, thoughtful, empathetic and energetic. I supported her over the years as she sat on multiple school district committees, worked tirelessly in PTA, served 6 years as Trustee/Co-President of the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation, and coordinated crucial bond/levy campaigns. Jill knows our schools, listens, and both understands the issues and works to find solutions. She is simply the best fit for our School Board.

I care about our city and its education system. I care about the future of our precious students and Shoreline families. I care about the support of our incredible teachers and administrators. Every aspect of our community will be affected by this election.  This is why I am voting for Jill. Join me and support Jill Brady for Shoreline School Board!

Kristi Gustafson Lin
Shoreline



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2017 Election: New Washington voters can register through 4:30pm Monday

By Evan Smith

New Washington voters can register through 4:30pm Monday, October 30, to vote in the November 7 election, but they must register in person at either the King County Elections Office in Renton or the King County Elections Voter Registration Annex in downtown Seattle.

The County elections office is at 919 SW Grady Way, Renton. The registration annex is at the King County Administration Building, 500 4th Ave, Room 440, Seattle.

The elections office in Renton is open Friday and Monday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. The registration annex is open Friday and Monday from 8:30am to 1pm and 2pm to 4:30pm.

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

The deadline to register online or by mail or for currently registered Washington voters to update their addresses was October 9.

Evan Smith can be reached at schsmith@frontier.com.



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Letter to the Editor: Shout out to City of Shoreline Public Works

To the Editor:

I don't think our City employees get noticed often enough for their great work. In the last couple of years, we have had a pothole problem on our street and both times the City's Public Works department has responded to fix it within 24 hours of my calling them.

They are personable and helpful on the phone, and I just want to appreciate them.

We are lucky to have people like this working for us in our community.

David R Matthews
Shoreline


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A Place at the Table - Turning Point Auction


A Place At The Table, November 4, 2017, 6:00pm
Shoreline Community College PUB, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133


By Jessica Ketola

I fell in love with Turning Point ten years ago as I drove a vanload of these loud, crazy, wonderful youth from Ballinger Homes to a weekly basketball camp. I knew nothing about basketball, but I learned to care very deeply about these wild and yet delightful girls whose families had bravely come here from Vietnam, Afghanistan, Eretria and the Ukraine. Today, I am a board member and I have had the privilege of seeing these same young women grow up, graduate university and give back to the community. And I am incredibly grateful that I continue to be a part of such a wonderful organization and invest in the lives of youth.

As I sit with students every week, I am aware more than ever before that we need each other. Our primary program is Homework Factory, an after school tutoring program offered three days a week throughout the school year, serving many diverse and immigrant students in the Shoreline elementary schools. Many parents today feel at a loss to help their children with homework today with all the new math and methods of learning. Imagine the challenge of parents whose primary language is not English. Turning Point, then, is a vital program for many families in Shoreline, helping students succeed in school with individualized instruction and one on one tutoring. Along with the education comes many other benefits that include mentoring, a healthy snack, a free after school activity for working parents, and a fabric of care that is created as parents, neighbors, volunteers and students come together and share community. So that everyone has a place and a voice at the table.

On November 4th, you are invited to join us and to make a difference in the lives of children in your neighborhood!

And what a powerful moment this is.

To celebrate diversity, to work towards equity, and to invest in the education of our youth so that every student in our community can thrive! Because of our work over the last decade, we believe that we are well poised to meet the growing and urgent needs of diverse, low-income, and immigrant youth and families today. We also know that there are many of you who strongly believe in our mission and who are passionate about partnering with us in this important work.

Be a part of this significant moment.

Join us for an important, fun, and meaningful night on November 4th, 2017 as we host our Annual Benefit Auction and Gala. See what happens when we join together to create a community where everyone has a place at the table.

Get your tickets today!



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Letter to the Editor: Keith McGlashan rebuttal

To the Editor:

Wendy DiPeso claims to know my history, but she has got it very wrong. (See DiPeso letter)

Wendy says that I asked for a rezone to add height to an apartment building that I was planning, along with my partners, to build on our land. We did not change to add more height. We requested a rezone because the zoning at the time required units to be at least 2000 sq. ft. Not normal for apartments, and not affordable for renters. The rezone that we requested was consistent with the growth management act placing housing near transit. I supported those goals then, and I always will. Transit oriented development makes sense for our environment and for traffic congestion; it provides affordable housing near transit, reducing the need for cars.

Our development failed because although approved by the planning commission, the majority of council (some of the same people who are now supporting my opponent) held the rezone up for over two years. By the time it passed we lost our financing due to the recession: the project was never built. I needed work to pay off the massive debts that were left. I chose real estate because I love to match people and places and I love to promote Shoreline to new families.

I never voted on a rezone that effected property that I had an interest in. I have always recused myself, though the city attorney told me that I didn’t have to. It goes without saying, but I will say it. I never lobbied any council or planning commission member for special treatment on any zoning issue.

During the recent rezones I did not have any property listings within those areas and I do not market my business within the rezone areas.

I have never filed for bankruptcy!

Keith McGlashan
Shoreline


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Classifieds: Revised agenda for Ronald Commissioners meeting Oct 26

RONALD WASTEWATER DISTRICT
SPECIAL MEETING REVISED AGENDA

October 26, 2017, 2:30 p.m.

District Office 17500 Linden Avenue North, Shoreline, WA 98133

1. Public Comment: 3 minutes for individual, 5 minutes for agency representative

2. Possible Selection of District Administrator: Discuss/Provide Decision

May include interviews and/or Executive session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)

3. Discussion of Changes to District Website/Electronic Mail Issues Discuss

4. Conclusion



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Classifieds: Special Meeting notice - Fire Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners of the Shoreline Fire Department
Special Meeting Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Shoreline Fire Department
Shoreline Washington 98133




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2017 Northwest Orchid Society Fall Show & Sale Nov 4 in Seattle


2017 Northwest Orchid Society Fall Show and Sale

Saturday, Nov.4 (9 am to 5 pm) and Sunday, Nov. 5 (10 am to 4 pm) 
Admission: Free 

The Northwest Orchid Society presents its 2017 Fall Orchid Show and Sale. Hosted by Swansons Nursery, this regional show features breathtaking orchid displays by orchid societies from throughout the Pacific Northwest and orchid vendors in attendance. Superior orchid specimens will be competing for coveted awards issued by accredited judges from the American Orchid Society.

The show program includes free seminars by experts on various subjects pertaining to orchid cultivation. Members of the public are encouraged to bring orchids from home for a free repotting service and/or advice for struggling orchids. Knowledgeable volunteers from the Northwest Orchid Society will be available to answer questions for show attendees.

Several vendors, both local and visiting from out of state, will have a fine selection of orchids available for purchase. The plants for sale range from excellent quality beginner level plants for the home to rare collectable specimens.

A complete list of vendors and seminar schedule will be posted on the society’s website and on the Northwest Orchid Society Facebook page.

The NWOS is a regional non-profit organization focusing on orchid education and conservation, with members throughout the Puget Sound area. It meets the second Monday of every month at 7pm from September through June at the Center for Urban Horticulture (3501 NE 41st St., Seattle, near University Village). Membership is $30/year. Meetings are free and open to the general public.



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Warriors beat Scots in volleyball

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

E-W's Maddie McMahon with a spike while Shorecrest's defenders
 #3 Audrey Dietz and #6 Claire Perrin look to block the ball.
Photo by Jonah Wallace courtesy My Edmonds News


Edmonds-Woodway High School’s volleyball started off slow against Shorecrest Tuesday night, October 24, 2017 but was able to overcome the Scots in four games (20-25, 26-24, 25-19, 25-15).



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Varsity girls soccer: Warriors defeat T-Birds 2-0

Photo courtesy My Edmonds News
EW's Lexi Catton battles Shorewood's Grace Morehouse


Edmonds-Woodway’s girls soccer team defeated Shorewood Tuesday night, October 24, 2017, 2-0. It was a home game and senior night for the Warriors.



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Tour Anderson Plaza senior 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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Shoreline Community College Foundation hosts breakfast to raise scholarship funds for students



Shoreline Community College Foundation will host its 20th Annual Student Success Community Breakfast on November 2. The breakfast is the Foundation’s primary event for raising scholarships and emergency assistance funds for Shoreline students in need. This helps deserving students remove barriers and achieve success in their educational and career goals.

Attendees will enjoy a full hot breakfast while they listen to music from the College’s talented band Funk ‘n Groove. Emceed by Jim Dever from KING5 TV, the event also features several student speakers.

“Hearing the students’ stories and what the scholarships mean to them is always the favorite part of the event,” said Mary Brueggeman, VP of Advancement and Executive Director of the Foundation.

In the 2017-18 school year, the Foundation awarded $149,000 in scholarships and also raises funds for financial emergencies for students which would otherwise result in them having to drop out of school without the assistance.

The breakfast is open to the public and attended by many community members. Tickets are $50 or $500 for a table of 8 and may be purchased online.

Businesses and individuals are also invited to sponsor the event by contacting Mary Brueggeman.



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Museum accepting applications for 2017-2018 High School STEM Residency Programs

Western Aerospace Scholars watch with anticipation as one of their model rockets is about to be launched.
Photo courtesy Museum of Flight.


The Western Aerospace Scholars program is a distance-learning and summer residency program for Montana, Oregon and Washington state high school juniors. The STEM-based program focuses on space exploration, and has online components and residencies allowing students to learn from industry professionals, NASA scientists, university students and STEM educators.

The deadline for high school students to apply for one of the Museum's premiere residency education programs is November 3.

The top performing Washington scholars will be invited to participate in a six-day Summer Residency at the Museum in summer 2018, while Oregon and Montana scholars will attend residencies in those states during summer 2018. Both programs are part of the Museum's Boeing Academy for STEM Learning. Complete information is online, or contact was@museumofflight.org

Just for Fun: Tour the Virtual Museum of Flight



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