For the Birds: Scary Halloween Birds

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

WHOOOOOOOOOO
Barn Owl by Kervin Keatley

By Christine Southwick

You’re walking in the dark in your Halloween costume, the wind is slightly blowing, making the trees groan, when you suddenly hear a loud scream and hiss! What was that??? And is that floating white thing coming toward you???

Coming to get you! - not really
Barred owl by Sandra Rothenberg

For centuries, the innocent, farmer-friendly, Barn Owl has been scaring people out of their wits with their “ungodly” screams and other sounds. Almost any unidentified night sound can be frightening, especially if it seems to come out of nowhere, and then disappear into thin air!

Floating eyes moving in the night—is that a ghost, or one of our local Barred Owls silently moving through the forest? And beware! During breeding and brood dispersal seasons, owls will hurry intruders out of their territories by strafing them with their talons, their only weapon. So leave quickly. Once they stop chasing you, you can turn around and watch as they return to their favorite roost. They have definite boundaries which they inforce, and don’t seem to mind trespassers once they have been expelled.

Leucistic Fox Sparrow (Discovery Park)
by Kathy Slettebak
Owls and Northern Harriers often hunt at dusk or early dawn, and their ethereal ups and downs can either awe you, or run chills down your spine. Add wisps of fog, and night winging-creatures can become downright creepy.

What about common birds that seem to be ghostly tinted instead of the normal coloring? Are this cursed birds, or just look like they are possessed?

Some birds are leucistic, meaning that some of the species-normal pigments are missing, creating white feathers, often in patches. If this leucism is caused by genetics, then that bird will stay that way for life.

If the colors are strange due to nutrition, then after the bird’s next molt, the feathers may come in the commonly accepted colors. (Albino birds lack melanin, creating permanently white birds with pink eyes.)

leucistic chickadee
And why are Common Ravens often associated with witches? Could it be that people fear birds that will feast on exposed bodies—animal or human, perhaps even vampire bodies?

Really, for most humans, any unusual noise at night sets our nerves on edge. Peoples have created all types of stories and myths about night-travelers, scary sounds, and unexplained happenings that can cause people to start running, fall down and even hurt themselves. At least they thought they were alone…

WHO WILL YOU MEET TONIGHT?





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Death Cafe meets Wednesday to celebrate Day of the Dead


Please join us as we celebrate Day of the Dead
Wednesday, November 1st, 7:00pm - 9:00pm


Death Cafe is a meeting for people to discuss death and dying. This one, on Wednesday November 1, 2017 will be special because they are including an altar in the Dia de los muertos style. Participants are encouraged to bring pictures and tokens to honor the dead loved ones and add to our temporary altar in the library.



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Halloween safety tips - and free reflectors at LFP City Hall

Stop by Lake Forest Park City Hall to pick up a free reflector.

Halloween is an exciting time of year for kids, and to help ensure they have a safe holiday, here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

ALL DRESSED UP:
  • Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement or contact with flame.
  • Consider adding reflective tape or striping to costumes and trick-or-treat bags for greater visibility.
  • Because masks can limit or block eyesight, consider non-toxic makeup and decorative hats as safer alternatives. Hats should fit properly to prevent them from sliding over eyes. Makeup should be tested ahead of time on a small patch of skin to ensure there are no unpleasant surprises on the big day.
  • When shopping for costumes, wigs and accessories look for and purchase those with a label clearly indicating they are flame resistant.
  • If a sword, cane, or stick is a part of your child's costume, make sure it is not sharp or long. A child may be easily hurt by these accessories if he stumbles or trips.
  • Do not use decorative contact lenses without an eye examination and a prescription from an eye care professional. While the packaging on decorative lenses will often make claims such as "one size fits all," or "no need to see an eye specialist," obtaining decorative contact lenses without a prescription is both dangerous and illegal. This can cause pain, inflammation, and serious eye disorders and infections, which may lead to permanent vision loss.
  • Review with children how to call 9-1-1 (or their local emergency number) if they ever have an emergency or become lost.

CARVING A NICHE:
  • Small children should never carve pumpkins. Children can draw a face with markers. Then parents can do the cutting.
  • Consider using a flashlight or glow stick instead of a candle to light your pumpkin. If you do use a candle, a votive candle is safest.
  • Candlelit pumpkins should be placed on a sturdy table, away from curtains and other flammable objects, and not on a porch or any path where visitors may pass close by. They should never be left unattended.

HOME SAFE HOME:
  • To keep homes safe for visiting trick-or-treaters, parents should remove from the porch and front yard anything a child could trip over such as garden hoses, toys, bikes and lawn decorations.
  • Parents should check outdoor lights and replace burned-out bulbs.
  • Wet leaves or snow should be swept from sidewalks and steps.
  • Restrain pets so they do not inadvertently jump on or bite a trick-or-treater.


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Gloria Bryce Endowment Fund for the Arts close to reaching goal

Gloria Bryce
Photo by Hugh Bryce

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council 
Announce New Endowment Fund for the Arts

The Gloria Bryce Endowment Fund


In our lifetime, there are those amazing individuals we meet along the way who elevate us, inspire us, and make us want to be better. Their energy makes us feel valued and loved. They care about making a difference in their community.

Without a doubt, Gloria Bryce was that kind of individual. We treasure the time we spent with her. She created many ripple-effects with her generosity and good work. We miss her dearly, and we hold close our memories of Gloria. Her thoughtfulness for her community and the arts are her legacy.

We are happy to report on the progress of the Shoreline-Lake Forest Arts Council's first endowment fund in honor of Gloria Bryce. This fund was created in 2017 to ensure Gloria's commitment to making a difference continues in the Arts Council's programming for generations to come. Gloria was instrumental in so many of our current programs. We are thankful for her love of arts education and family events. We are proud to have her name associated with our programming and we invite you to help the endowment fund reach its first milestone.

The 2017 goal for the Gloria Bryce Endowment Fund is $100,000. We've almost reached this mark. We are pleased to announce we've raised just over $90,000, but to keep the momentum going we need your support. All gifts thus far have been automatically doubled through a generous match challenge provided by Bill and Jan Schnall. Gifts up to a total of $50,000 will be matched in full, including gifts of stocks or securities.

The Arts Council is committed to cultivating creativity right here in our community through arts education, workshops and hands-on art activities -- and we help celebrate community with concerts, festivals and unique events. Please join us in building a legacy.

We’d like to thank those who have already given in honor of Gloria Bryce. A full list of contributors can be found on our website here.

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



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Spooky Halloween run with RBRC

Join the Richmond Beach Running Club at American Brewing Company, 180 W Dayton St, Warehouse 102, Edmonds 98020, for a very spooky Tuesday Night Social Run.

Run a route of 3-4 miles in your best Halloween costume.

All Social Runs begin at 6:03pm - rain or shine. After the run, stick around for some conversation and a pint or two.

All paces, experience levels, and beer preferences (even root beer) are invited and welcome.

It is beginning to to get dark earlier and will be darkish when we begin our run. Run smart. Run safe.

Bring your safety gear for the run- fluorescent apparel, vest, headlamps, blinky lights, etc. Let's stay visible and safe this Fall.



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First Thursday features paintings and jewelry Nov 2

Monday, October 30, 2017

Meet November Featured Artist 

Sherrill Hull (Painting)

Liz Lyell (Jewelry) - Nov 2 only

Thursday November 2 - 5:00 - 8:00pm (open house)

Garden Essentia


We are excited to bring you Seattle artist Sherrill Hull. Her whimsical art work, posters and cards will be available for the month of November.

Sherrill Hull
Artist Sherrill Hull was raised in the San Francisco Bay area and educated in Fine Art with an emphasis on Classical Art. She also studied Design Sculpture and Commercial Art.

Sherrill lived in British Columbia Canada in the early 70s, working on illustrating, private commissions and teaching. She moved to the Seattle area in the mid 1980's where she continued teaching before turning her talents to Murals, Trompe L'oeil, and faux finishing. Appearing in 5 successive Seattle Street of Dreams, helped to establish her as one of the most accomplished and sought after Muralists and Trompe L'oeil artists in the area.

She has appeared in several publications including: Northwest Living, Seattle Homes and Lifestyles, Seattle Design Resources, Sunset Magazine Ideas for Great Babies Rooms, the cover of Designers Resources, and the Seattle Times Pacific NW. She appeared on the television show Evening Magazine and has also been featured in two television shows in Canada.

Sherrill is presently working creating illusions in Trompe L'oeil, Murals and Faux finishes and teaching art in her studio. She is also working on a series of Fine Art work and is available for commissions.

Liz Lyell

Jewelry Trunk Show November 2nd only
by artist Liz Lyell


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LFP - have coffee with your elected officials on Saturday

City Hall
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
LFP residents - come have coffee with your elected officials on Saturday, November 4, 2017 from 9am - 10:30am at City Hall.

Join your Lake Forest Park elected officials to discuss and answer questions on the "Big Five" planning effort.

17425 Ballinger Way NE, 98155

This is in place of the Coffee with the Mayor scheduled for this date.



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Shoreline will be well-represented in boys' tennis state championships next May

District champions. From left: Shorewood doubles team Steven Lin and Andrew Counter,
singles champion Gunnar Thorstenson, coach Arnie Moreno
Photo courtesy Shorewood tennis

The Shoreline School District will be well represented next May when the Boys Tennis Finals are held in Kennewick.

The Shorewood team finished a dream season, winning the Northwest District One 3A Tournament. The T-Birds went undefeated (10-0) in league matches, 15-1 overall. The sole blemish on their mark was a loss to undefeated (16-0) 4A District Champion Jackson HS.

SW’s Gunnar Thorstenson claimed the District Singles Championship, defeating Colin Weller from Squalicum in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2. Thorstenson will go into State a number one seed.

Also winning the District championship and advancing to state for the T-Birds as a number one seed is their doubles team of Andrew Counter and Steven Lin.

Shorecrest players going to state.
From left: coach Rob Mann, singles player Faiz Khan,
doubles team Ben Silbert and Reed Tangeman
Photo courtesy Shorecrest tennis


Shorecrest will be represented next May, as well.

The Shorecrest team finished second in the District Tournament. Faiz Khan took third place in singles, and their doubles team of Ben Silber and Reed Tangeman also finished third in Districts, qualifying all of them for the State Finals in May.

Arnie Moreno is the Shorewood coach. Rob Mann coaches the Scots.



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Halloween scarecrows in Edmonds

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Edmonds Historical Museum sponsors a scarecrow competition every year, for businesses and residents, displaying charming and creative scarecrows in front of their businesses and homes.

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

The Richmond Beach Running Club has a special run every year, from scarecrow to scarecrow, trying to spot them all.

Probably the most traditional one in the contest.
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

You are encouraged to go to their website and vote for your favorites. And if you want to drive around and look at them, there's a map.

This is the fourth year of the event, which seems to be growing in popularity.



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Bring the whole family to Third Place Commons on Halloween night


Bring the whole family to Third Place Commons on Halloween night for candy, magic, and more.

Start with safe, fun trick-or-treating for the kids throughout Lake Forest Park Town Center from 4 to 6pm.When the goody bags are full, head to Third Place Commons where there will be creepy coloring and crafts until magician and entertainer Louie Foxx takes the stage at 6pm.

Known as the “one-man side show,” Louie Foxx is a beloved entertainer for audiences of all ages who has even appeared on America’s Got Talent! Louie will be serving up magic, comedy, cowboy tricks, and more, plus some special Halloween surprises that will surprise and delight parents and kids alike.

Halloween at the Commons featuring Louie Foxx is sponsored in part by the good folks at the Friends of the Lake Forest Park Library, so thanks to them for making this fantastic, family event possible. And remember that events at Third Place Commons are always free and open to everyone, so join in the fun!

Third Place Commons, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155



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Public Hearing on Shoreline development code amendments

Shoreline Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on 2017 Development Code Amendments 

Thursday, November 2, 2017, at 7pm, City Hall Council Chambers, 17500 Midvale Ave N. 98133

Link to full Agenda

Link to full Packet

Comment on Agenda items


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NW Artists’ Holiday Show Saturday and Sunday

Sunday, October 29, 2017

NW Artists’ Holiday Show
Saturday, November 4 and
Sunday, November 5, 2017
10am to 5pm

Award-winning artists from the Pacific Northwest will be selling paintings, prints, pottery, jewelry, glass, candles, wearable art, and gourmet food in over 50 booths.

Admission is free, but they would appreciate it if you purchased a $3 ticket at the door to help offset the costs.

Free parking and shuttle service. Free childcare while you shop.

Northwest Artists' Holiday Show, 8109 224 Street SW, Edmonds 98026



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Five things to know about Shoreline’s new Academy of Music and Dance

Shoreline Academy of Music and Dance will open this fall


The Shoreline Academy of Music and Dance is slated to open its doors this fall, and here are five things they would like you to know.

1-    They are renovating the old Guitarville building on Highway 99, north of Costco, and they share a space with another family friendly Shoreline business, MakerLab Northwest! More fun for the whole family. If you haven’t seen that building in a while, you should drive by. It's looking great! 23931 Highway 99, 98026.

2-    They are installing professional “floating” Marley dance floors that rest on hundred of foam blocks, and are the same type of floors found in professional ballet theaters around the world. These floors reduce fatigue and injury.

3-    The academy owners are Ridgecrest residents (along with their 3 children and 2 dogs)! They also own the Ballard Academy of Music and Dance, which has served thousands of students since it opened in 2010. In fact, there are quite a few Shoreline families currently driving to the Ballard Academy to take dance and music lessons. A note to those families… your commute is about to get a lot shorter!

4-    There will always be a front desk person to assist you. Whether it's finding that perfect lesson time, or tracking down the right kind of ballet slippers, or helping you figure out what size guitar to get for your 8 year old, they will have you covered.

5-    The newly remodeled space will have multiple dance and music rooms so you can enroll two or more family members in classes at the same time, thus saving you lots of driving time! And btw... all academy instructors are university trained, background checked, and able to teach students of all ages! That's right... dad can take those guitar lessons he has been dreaming about while his little princess takes her ballet class.

They are currently in the permitting process and will be opening this fall. More information on the Shoreline Academy of Music and Dance here.



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Single Malt Scotch class Nov 7

Not to worry. This crowd was lining up for
Jazz Walk, not for the Scotch Class
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
North City Bistro and Wine Shop is hosting a Special Single Malt Scotch Class with Scotch aficionado, Rob Williamson, on Tuesday, November 7th at 6pm.

These classes always sell out, as we only allow about 12-15 people attend, in order to keep it intimate and comfortable. The class will last about 90-120 minutes and will start at 6pm.

Rob will be pouring 5 Single Malts from various regions, and in different styles, as well as talking about the distilling process.

This as a great opportunity to taste some fairly rare Single Malts, and learn about how they are made, and what makes them different.

This class costs $50, and reservations will be required by email to Bistro owner Ray Bloom.

The North City Bistro and Wine Shop is located at 1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline 98155



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Letter to the Editor: Why I'm voting for Jill Brady

To the Editor:

In response to the Letter to the Editor on October 27 regarding the upcoming School Board election, whatever title a candidate has previously held does not matter nearly as much as the candidate having the proper experience.

While being a community college instructor is an important profession, it is not as pertinent to the School Board position as being an expert on K-12 policy or curriculum - or having the expertise to provide oversight and management of a multi-million dollar K-12 education system. Jill Brady has not only been a PTA officer and leader for 14 years, she has:

- Broad district experience and connections as Co-President/Trustee of the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation
- Deep understanding of curriculum and district priorities as a member of multiple district committees
- Comprehensive knowledge of education funding challenges as an education advocate and member of four successful bond/levy campaigns that have provided crucial funding and support for our Shoreline schools

Jill Brady also has the perspective of a parent who has experienced all three levels of our K-12 system and is familiar with the schools, staff, teachers and parents in our district. It is the totality and breadth of these experiences, along with her background in business and deep roots in our community, that make her the right choice to serve as our next school board member.

My vote is for Jill Brady!


Jill Steinberg
Shoreline



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Detectives seeking witnesses to felony hit and run on I-5 at NE 85th

The door was ripped off and a passengers ejected and injured
Photo courtesy Washington State Patrol

At approximately 10:10pm on Thursday, October 26, 2017 the Washington State Patrol received a report of a serious collision NB I-5 just south of NE 85th.

Upon arrival, troopers observed a BMW SUV severely damaged and missing the left rear door. One of the passengers was a 16 year old male who was ejected and suffered multiple fractures. He was transported to Harborview Medical Center.

Mangled SUV door on roadway
Photo courtesy Washington State Patrol

Witnesses stated that two or three SUVs were racing, struck the BMW SUV and fled the scene. It is unclear whether the vehicle that was struck was involved in the racing prior to the collision. The two vehicles that fled were described as a silver BMW X5 and another SUV. Witnesses also stated that two or three passengers fled from the damaged vehicle prior to troopers arriving on scene.

Due to the nature of injuries, WSP detectives are seeking the drivers of the two fleeing SUVs for Felony Hit and Run. Anyone with information in reference to this incident is asked to contact Detective Ruth Medeiros at 425-401-7719 or by email



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One-on-one computer help at Shoreline Library

On most Fridays and Saturdays at the Shoreline Library, you can have 30 minutes of one-on-one computer help.

Just call 206-362-7550 to make an appointment. Volunteers are available for 30-minute sessions to answer your computer or software questions. You may bring your own laptop, but TechTutors cannot provide hands-on or hardware assistance.

Appointments will be between 11am and 1pm.

Shoreline Library 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline 98155.


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Seattle Humane takes in 154 dogs and cats from Puerto Rico

Seattle Humane is taking in dogs and cats
from disaster areas
Seattle Humane received 154 animals from Puerto Rico Sunday night from shelters desperate to relieve overcrowding following Hurricane Irma.

This is Seattle Humane's sixth transfer in an effort to open up space and resources in shelters following a series of hurricanes that devastated Texas and Puerto Rico.

The dogs and cats will be transported on a commercial flight organized by the Humane Society of the United States.

Seattle Humane offered to help when they received word that no other organizations in the southern United States had the capacity to take in more animals.

The flight was to arrive at the Boeing Field International Airport between 10 -11pm Sunday evening where Seattle Humane staff and volunteers planned to work around the clock to receive the animals and make them available for adoption following medical examinations and behavior assessments.

One of the dogs on the flight was surrendered to a shelter in Puerto Rico by a man who refused to leave his destroyed home until his dog had a safe place to go. The Humane Society of the United States and Seattle Humane coordinated to transfer the dog to Seattle where the man's family members who live in the area will look after the dog until he finds a new residence.

Seattle Humane's Life-Saver Rescue team is still bringing in dozens of pets weekly from overcrowded Washington shelters and beyond where they've run out of space or resources. On Saturday Seattle Humane staff drove to Eugene, OR to receive pets who couldn't go to California shelters due to wild fire devastation in the region.

This transfer has been made possible thanks to contributions to Seattle Humane's Disaster Fund. Monetary donations to support the shelter's continued efforts can be made through the Seattle Humane Disaster Fund.




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Football: Shorecrest Scots prevail against league rival Mountlake Terrace, 34-22

Senior Brayden Victor pulls in the Scot's first TD
 in the opening quarter


Prep Football
Shorecrest 34 vs Mountlake Terrace 22
Friday, 10-27-2017 at Shoreline Stadium
Overall record: 5-4
Conference record: 2-4

In a Wesco 3A South battle full of surprising plays, two point conversions, and officials' yellow flags, the Shorecrest Scots prevailed with a 34-22 victory over the Mountlake Terrace Hawks.

Shorecrest struck first, driving 70 yards on eight plays, with Scots' QB Eladio Fountain hitting Senior Brayden Victor from 12 yards out for the score. Freshman Gavin Dalziel, who has been perfect this season with 11/11 PAT's in the past three games, converted the kick to put the Scots up 7-0. The Hawks took the ensuing kickoff and started a 15 play drive that took the rest of the first quarter to complete, and was capped by a five yard pass, and a two point PAT to put their squad up 8-7.

Chris Lee pulls in a touchdown pass in the first half


Terrace's next play took the Scots by surprise when their onside kick was recovered by the Hawks who took advantage of the fortunate bounce and quickly scored again, converting another two point PAT to go up 16-7.

Then it was Shorecrest's turn. After Senior running back Ricardo Ruiz was stopped for small gains, Fountain took to the air and used his favorite target, Senior Chris Lee, to take chunks of Hawks' territory, finishing with a 35 yard strike that Lee pulled in at the five yard line and carried into the end zone. The 6'3" Lee, who is also a starter for the Scots' basketball team, leads all Shorecrest receivers this season with 659 yards receiving and six touchdowns.

#12 Jacob Cruz forces a fumble

This drive also marked the beginning of a flag frenzy; Terrace was called for defensive targeting, and each team had penalties for personal fouls on this drive. In a game where both teams gained over 300 yards, it was the officials who led in total yardage, penalizing the Scots 15 times for 140 yards and the Hawks 20 times for 215 yards.

The second half opened with the Scots taking the kickoff and driving 60 yards to go up 21-16, earning a lead they would never relinquish. These points came from Fountain, who ran up the right side of the field from 19 yards out for his first rushing TD. Fountain was helped with terrific downfield blocking by Rico Dellaguardia, Lee, and Senior guard Jackson Jones who has been a key player on the Scots' offensive line all season long.

A gang of Scots, including Seniors #70 Max Long and
#55 Mohammed Al-Jabiri, attack the Mountlake Terrace QB

After stopping the Hawks' next drive, Junior Sammy Seliga returned their punt to the Scots 24 yard line and Senior Ricardo Ruiz got his turn to score for Shorecrest. Ruiz, who broke 1000 yards rushing for the season and ended the game with a total of 1066, ran like William the Conqueror with gains of 17, 9, and 13 yards before taking Fountain's short pass and going to the house from the Hawks' 13 yard line. This was Ruiz's second TD reception of the season, taking his team leading TD total to 14. Fountain, who had his most efficient game of the season, ended the night hitting 14 of 16 targets for 172 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions.

The Scots will finish their season at home next Friday night at 8:00 in an interleague game against Newport High School, of Bellevue.

--Text and photos by Gordon Stephenson


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Photos: Shoreline police station construction

Saturday, October 28, 2017

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Checking in on the construction of the new Shoreline police station on N 175th. The site is full of small construction equipment.

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The interior remodeling is done. The 3rd floor meeting rooms have been improved, and the Planning department has been moved to the third floor.



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Random works of art: Cairns by Pilgrim



Text and photos by Cynthia Sheridan

The Balancing Man, also known as Pilgrim, has found a new spot for his lifelong vocation of creating structures in harmony with the law of gravity.

Along the exterior edge of his apartment complex, Pilgrim has built a garden of balancing rocks.

Recently he was required to move the structures from one side of the driveway to the other, an amazing feat which he was able to complete in one short weekend.

This is a local curiosity not to be missed; the standing rocks are located in the parking lot of North Ridge Apartments, at 1530 NE 177th St in North City.



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Insurance Commissioner approves 11 health insurers for individual plans - but rates are up

According to state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler, eleven health insurers are approved to sell 74 plans in Washington's 2018 individual health insurance market (PDF, 138 KB). The average premium increase this year has jumped to 36.4 percent due to President Trump's decision to stop funding the cost-sharing reduction assistance.

He reports that the president's decision increased rates by 10 percent on average in Washington state.

2018 Approved rate changes by insurer

Health insurerApproved average* rate change due to CSR funding endingApproved average* rate change if CSR funding is restored

Sold inside/outside Exchange
Asuris Northwest Health25.00%25.00%Outside
BridgeSpan Health Co.16.00%16.00%Outside
Coordinated Care Corp.45.85%30.03%Inside
Health Alliance11.76%11.76%Outside
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington23.26%15.53%Both
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest28.30%18.89%Both
LifeWise Health Plan of Washington33.73%26.20%Inside
Molina Healthcare of Washington61.25%45.53%Inside
Premera Blue Cross35.51%29.71%Inside
Regence BlueShield24.60%24.60%Outside
Regence BlueShield of Oregon23.30%23.30%Outside
Total approved average* change
*weighted by enrollment as of March 2017
36.4%26.4% 
"I'm very disheartened to have to approve these rates," said Kreidler  
"For months, we've struggled with the ongoing uncertainty at the federal level and have shared our concerns with our Congressional delegation and with the president's administration.  
"I warned of the harm their actions could inflict on real people and their families. The president's decision to stop making cost-sharing subsidy payments and weakening the enforcement of the individual mandate to buy health insurance are behind the surge in premiums we're seeing this year.  
"The other major cost driver is the skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs -- something the administration promised to tackle, yet has failed to take on."

See insurers and their rates by county

Consumers who select a silver-level plan inside the Washington Health Benefit Exchange (Exchange) will see an additional rate increase due to the end of cost-sharing reduction funding. However, they will still receive cost-sharing assistance if they income qualify, and any rate increase would be mitigated if they qualify for these subsidies or Advanced Premium Tax Credits (APTCs). People who select a silver plan and do not qualify for subsidies will be hit the hardest by the president's decision.

Last year, approximately 110,000 people purchased silver plans through the Exchange.  More than 73,000 of them received subsidies.

More than 300,000 people in Washington - or about 5 percent of our state population - do not get health insurance from their employer and must buy a plan through the individual health insurance market. They can buy these plans through the Exchange or directly from an insurer. However, subsidies are only available through the Exchange.



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Public Health: Flu activity picking up in Washington


Washington State Public Health officials are already seeing influenza cases across the state, and they expect the number to rise in the coming weeks. People are urged to get a flu shot now as the best line of defense against flu.

“The flu can, and does, make people really sick,” said Dr. Kathy Lofy, health officer for Washington State Department of Health. 
“Most healthy people who get the flu don’t need urgent medical care; however, people in a high-risk group and those who are very sick should contact their health care provider as soon as possible.”

Flu vaccine is recommended for everyone six months of age and up. Serious complications from influenza are more likely to occur in high-risk groups such as young children, people 65 and older, pregnant women, and people with certain medical conditions. Health care providers, and others in close contact with people in high-risk groups, should get a flu shot to protect themselves and the people in their care.

People who are sick should stay home so they don’t spread the flu to others. Antiviral medication may be prescribed to help reduce the severity and duration of flu illness.

Washington had 278 confirmed flu deaths in the past year, and medical facilities saw high numbers of patients seeking care for flu. While most people with the flu can be safely treated at home, there are some symptoms that should trigger immediate medical care. To find out what to do if you feel sick with flu-like symptoms read this guide from the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control.

Department of Health encourages everyone to knock out flu with an annual flu shot. Visit KnockOutFlu.org for places to get your flu shot, weekly flu updates, and more.



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Holiday Bazaar at Senior Center Friday and Saturday


The annual Senior Center Holiday Bazaar will be held this coming weekend, Friday and Saturday, November 3 and 4, 2017 from 10am to 4pm.

The Senior Center is located on the Shoreline Center campus, southernmost building, 18560 1st Ave NW #1, 98155. The Bargain Corner thrift shop will be open, with specials for the sale. There will be a bake sale and the kitchen will be serving food.

Tickets are still available for the annual ThimbleBelle quilt raffle. A silent auction features donated gifts. Vendors at the crafts table are a mixture of Senior Center members and craft vendors.

Best of all, proceeds help fund the services of the Senior Center.



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Shoreline City Council Meetings Monday

Shoreline City Council

Monday, October 30, 2017 – Special Meeting 5:45pm
- Executive Session: Personnel – RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)

Monday, October 30, 2017 – Regular Meeting 7:00pm

Agenda Highlights - Link to full Agenda
  • Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with PAWS in an Amount Not to Exceed $175,000 for Animal Sheltering Services for 2018-2022
  • Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contracts with Superion LLC in an Amount up to $700,000 for the Licensing and Professional Services of the Financial and Human Resource Software System Implementation
  • Discussing Ordinance No. 791 – Amending the SMC Chapter 3.75, Implementing a Fire Impact Fee
  • Discussing Ordinance No. 803 – Amendments to SMC Chapter 10.05 Model Traffic Ordinance Adding Parking Restriction for Bicycle, Transit and Turn Only Lanes
  • Discussing an Update on Implementation of the City’s Climate Action Plan and Selecting 2018-2021 Priority Recommendations
  • Discussing Ordinance No. 792 – Repealing in its Entirety Chapter 12.40 Impact Fees for Transportation and Adding a New Chapter to Title 3 Revenue and Finance, Chapter 3.80 Impact Fees for Transportation to the Shoreline Municipal Code
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Donate to the Shoreline Public School Foundation for classroom enrichment

SPSF Annual Breakfast
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The Shoreline Public Schools Foundation has received sixty-six grant requests from Shoreline teachers.

These requests support educational excellence and student success in every Shoreline Public School. 

The Foundation's Fall Campaign looks to raise the funds to support every grant request.

With community support, students will have new opportunities to: 
  • explore science and engineering concepts, 
  • expand their knowledge in the areas of technology and math, 
  • increase literacy skills, and 
  • discover a greater appreciation for the arts, music and diversity. 

As today’s students become our future leaders, a rich and well-rounded public education gives them and our community the greatest opportunity for success.

Your investment in these learning opportunities will help ensure that our students are ready for the future as contributing, responsible citizens.

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SPSF is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Tax ID# 91-1556631. Your donation is tax-deductible.

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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Einstein girls take honors at cross country championships

Einstein girls take championships at cross country meet

Here are the results from the Wednesday, October 25, 2017 SNO KING MS Cross Country Championships held at Shoreline Stadium.

Over 550 athletes from 15 Middle Schools participated. The SNO KING Middle School league represents middle schools from Shoreline, Edmonds, Mukilteo and Everett School Districts.

Congrats to the the following team champions:
  • 7th grade girls: Einstein (Shoreline)
    • 7th grade Kellogg girls were 2nd (Shoreline)
  • 7th grade boys: Explorer (Mukilteo)
  • 8th grade girls: Einstein (Shoreline)
  • 8th grade boys: Brier Terrace (Edmonds)

Here are the results of the races:

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Death notices as of October 25, 2017

Painting by Chrystine Westphal
Obituaries are condensed biographies of people's lives, written by the people who loved them.

Like a memorial service, they tell us things we may not have known about the person, and may leave us wishing we had known them better.

Obituaries extracted from The Seattle Times

Vera Adamson  1934-2017  A memorial service was held at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church for former Kenmore resident. 

Lanny and Diane Kimmel  Lanny 1942-2017 / Diane 1944-2017  Married for 54 years, Lanny and Diane Kimmel passed away within a month of each other. A funeral mass was held at St Mark Catholic church in Shoreline.

Don Meehan  1931-2017  Rosary and funeral mass at St Luke Catholic church in Shoreline for retired Seattle schoolteacher and army veteran. The Gonzaga graduate loved Broadway musicals and "an occasional trip to the casinos."

Charlotte H. Comin  Services at St. Mark Catholic church in Shoreline with graveside services at Holyrood.

Jennifer Attwood Rapuzzi  1953-2017  Memorial service held at the Lake Forest Park Civic Club for writer and climate activist. She belonged to the Sierra Club and was a Bernie volunteer.

Richard Allen 'Dick' Strand  1927-2017  Born a few years after his family came from Sweden, he grew up in north Seattle. "In 1962 he established his own business, Shoreline Plumbing and Heating where he and his wife Irene worked side by side for 20 years." After retirement in 1982 he started a second career in real estate, which he pursued for 40 years. Services at Seattle Golf Club in Shoreline.

Bonell (Bonnie) K. Gonzalez  1939-2017  Services at New Hope Four Square Church in Shoreline for Lake Forest Park resident.

Paul Smith  1921-2017  An educator and fitness guru, he was an athletic instructor at the UW when he was named chair of the P.E. department at the newly opened Shoreline High School. He was a teacher, then administrator for the Shoreline School District until he retired in 1989. During WW II he was in the Army Signal Corps. He was listed in many Who's Who and received numerous awards. He had a fitness show on local public TV. He conducted fitness workshops in 18 states and developed teaching techniques for dyslexia. Services held at Acacia in Lake Forest Park.

Patricia Jean Stone Vegsund  1935-2017  With her first husband, Ivan S. Stone, Jr., she lived in Shoreline from ten years, from 1954 to 1964 when they moved to Edmonds with their children.

Eleanore Louise Montzingo  1927 -2017  Richmond Beach mother of six passed at her residence at Crista. She was an artist and crafter who loved to entertain at home. In later years, she and husband Lloyd were members of Calvin Presbyterian church in Shoreline.

Ingvald Ask  1921-2017  Passed at Anderson House, close to his home in Shoreline. He was a commercial salmon and albacore troller, and longliner into his 80s and a dedicated member of the Seafood Producer's Co-op. His fishing stories are here.


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