Home sales in Lake Forest Park Oct 2017

Thursday, November 9, 2017

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






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Armed standoff in Ridgecrest Wednesday ends peacefully

Police blocked every approach - this is NE 155th and 9th NE
Photo by Melissa Banker


Wednesday morning, November 8, 2017 at approximately 6am Shoreline Deputies responded to the 15500 block of 11th Ave NE on a report of domestic violence.

The area is in the Ridgecrest neighborhood, near Paramount School Park.

Officers arrived quickly and located a friend of the resident, who was hiding outside. The friend told officers the 29 year old male resident of the home had pointed a rifle at her and then forced his girlfriend back inside the home.

Officers quickly moved the friend to safety, cordoned off the area and activated the KCSO TAC30 team as well as hostage negotiators, mental health professionals and the Shoreline Police Incident Command.

About 45 minutes later the girlfriend walked out of the house and contacted police who moved her to safety.

Hostage negotiators attempted, but were unable to make contact with the male, however, deputies could see the male walking around the inside and outside of the residence armed with a rifle which caused much concern.

About an hour into the standoff a TAC30 deputy was able to make verbal contact with the male and order him out safely and place him in custody without incident. The male, when arrested, was still armed but was cooperative.

The streets remained closed for a bit longer because we were advised by the suspect, and his girlfriend, there was another resident in the home who was asleep in another room.

Not knowing the involvement of this other male, Deputies and Detectives spent considerable amount of time trying to locate a phone number and eventually resorted to hailing the resident with a loudspeaker.  The male, who was intoxicated, came out and was briefly detained and then released.  The house was cleared by TAC30 Deputies and the roads were quickly opened.

Subsequent to the suspect's arrest, Shoreline Detectives served a search warrant on the residence and removed numerous handguns, rifles and ammunition. The male suspect was booked in to the King County Jail and anticipated charges of Unlawful Imprisonment and Assault 2nd Degree will be filed with the KCPAO.



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Photos: Mushrooms

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

You know it's fall when the mushrooms start appearing. I'm fascinated by the number and variety of mushrooms that appear in my yard. Not fascinated enough to research them, but I like finding them.

Over the years I must have had at least six different kinds, but never more than one or two at a time. They appear in different parts of the yard - and sometimes they look like something else, like the coy mushrooms in Lee's photo pretending to be leaves.

One time I tried to rake up a pile of leaves, only to discover it was a large bed of mushrooms. I've seen them appear in the morning and change appearance throughout the day, going to seed by evening.

Maybe I will research them.

DKH



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Not much change in election results on second day of counting

The numbers increased but the percentages stayed pretty constant in local races.

In Lake Forest Park Council Position 3, incumbent John Wright remains 4 percentage points ahead of challenger Ben Gonzalez O'Brien. Vote count is 1083 to 991.

In Position 7, John Resha remains the only candidate with votes being recorded. He had a last minute opponent, Nick Negulescu, who waged a write-in campaign.

Shoreline councilmember Keith McGlashan in Position 3 has a comfortable 20% lead on challenger Jin-Ah Kim, 4369 to 2973.

For the open seat in Position 5, Susan Chang has a lopsided 75% of the vote over Carolyn Ahlgreen, 5498 to 1700.

In the Shoreline School Board races, incumbent David Wilson has 62% of the vote against newcomer Steven Pollak.

In the race for the open District 2 seat, Heather Fralick is 660 votes ahead of Jill Brady.

In the contested District Commissioner races:
  • Northshore Fire: Rick Verlinda is ahead of John Buller 2957 to 1541.
  • Ronald Wastewater: Wes Brandon has 60% of the vote against Paul Barrera.
  • Northshore Utility: 
    • Trudy Rolla 5305 - Chris Kuehn 4510
    • Matt Breysse 5322 - Ed Wiggins 4551  
King County as a whole has 1,279,345 registered voters. 391,638 ballots were cast.

The elections office has counted 328,478 ballots, with 63,160 left. The next vote count will be released on Thursday afternoon at 4pm.



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Aurora Theatre Company seeks Sponsors

Hundreds of people enjoy the free summer productions
Photo courtesy Aurora Theatre Company
Aurora Theatre Company is seeking Business and Individual Sponsors for our Summer 2018 outdoor production at Shoreline City Hall.

We will be producing "One of the Longest-Running Musicals in Broadway History!" Production Sponsorships start at $1000.

For more information, contact Scott Francis



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Democrats November meetings

November meetings for District Democrats


The next meeting of the 32nd District Democrats is Wednesday November 8th, 7pm - 753 N 185th St, Shoreline MAP
We will review the election results and talk about Ranked Choice voting

Dinner is served at 6pm - $10, and open mic is at 6:35pm - you have two minutes to share your thoughts.

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Join us on the evening of NOVEMBER 16th for our monthly meeting of the 46th District Democrats, and Post-Election Party and Election Panel!

We will be joined by an esteemed panel of pundits and political professionals to discuss the recent election results, and what the results tell us about the political landscape going into the critical contests in 2018.
KCTS 9’s own Enrique Cerna moderates!
Full no-host bar, complimentary refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages

Doors open for social hour at 6:00pm. Quick, fun meeting begins at 7:00pm, with the program starting shortly after.

Eagles Aerie #1, 8201 Lake City Way NE, Seattle 98115



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Sculptors' Workshop 2017 Winter Pottery Sale in Edmonds Nov 17-18

Wednesday, November 8, 2017



Edmonds Sculptors Workshop 2017 Winter Pottery Sale 
Friday and Saturday, November 17-18, 2017 


One-of-a-kind artworks by local artists! Meet some of the co-op's 20 artists and find unique, handmade gifts for the holidays! 

Spend a day enjoying the charming waterfront town of Edmonds as part of your visit to this historic studio, a pottery co-op with a rich 50-year history.

Friday and Saturday, November 17-18 (Friday 1 - 8 pm, Saturday 10 am - 2 pm) Frances Anderson Center (Rm. 210) at 700 Dayton St, Edmonds.

 

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Free skating on Friday at Highland Ice Arena

On Friday November 10th, Highland Ice Arena hosts an all-day free public state in honor of Veteran’s Day. 

Admission is free between 9:30am – 5:15pm. Skate rentals are $4 each.

Come early for the $5 Pancake Breakfast from 8am-12pm to benefit the Washington Ice Emeralds Synchronized Skating Teams.



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Culture Share: Ethiopia Nov 18 in Shoreline


Culture Share: Ethiopia on Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, 98133

The culture share events are big, free, City-sponsored community parties, each one focusing on a different culture. There will be food and music from the featured culture, and everyone will be taught some simple dances.

To keep costs down, everyone is asked to bring food to contribute to the potluck - and the food you bring does not have to reflect the culture of the evening! 

Come meet your neighbors and learn about Ethiopian culture.

6pm-7pm: Community Potluck
7pm-8:30pm: Country and culture presentation, music, and dance!

For more information, contact Suni Tolton, Shoreline Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator at 206-801-2256.



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Shoreline joins 80 cities in support of non-discrimination case in front of Supreme Court

On Monday, October 16, the Shoreline City Council authorized Mayor Roberts and the City to join more than 80 other mayors and 70 jurisdictions from across the nation in a U.S. Supreme Court amicus brief to support the rights of LGBTQ people to be free from discrimination. The amicus brief responds to the case Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission where a Colorado baker refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple based on his religious beliefs.

“Discrimination has no place in our community,” stated Mayor Roberts. 
“While we support the right of individuals to practice their faith, it does not give them license to discriminate in their business practices. 
"Everyone should have the right to engage in their community without threat of being discriminated against because of who they are.”

The Masterpiece case concerns a Denver area baker who refused to sell a wedding cake to a same-sex couple celebrating their civil marriage. The action was in direct violation of Colorado’s nondiscrimination law. Both the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the state appellate court ruled in favor of the couple.

The case is vital to ensuring members of the LGBTQ community are protected from discrimination. The brief reads:

“Local non-discrimination protections embody our commitment to pluralism and tolerance in the public sphere, helping to ensure that members of our communities are able to live and work together despite differences in how they look, what they believe, or whom they love. The cohesiveness and inclusiveness of our communities depend on our ability to insist that everyone…treat one another equally and with respect in employment, housing, public accommodations, and other areas of public life.”

The brief argues that local laws are necessary to address significant harms against LGBTQ residents. Furthermore, recognizing an “exemption” from nondiscrimination laws based on speech or religious grounds would cause harm against LGBTQ people and the cities they live in.

The County of Santa Clara and the cities of Los Angeles and New York filed the brief on behalf of the 150 plus mayors and jurisdictions who signed it. The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case on December 5, 2017.



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Write your novel at Shoreline Community College Library this month

SCC Library
Photo by Lee Lageschulte


National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo is a writing challenge that started in 1999 and is intended to support a nonprofit called the Young Writers Program, an outreach program that gets teens and younger students interested in creative writing.

Over 20,000 people in the Seattle area have already signed up to participate for 2017.

During the month long challenge, writers not only get a taste of producing work under a deadline, but explore their writing community and have a chance to experience what it is like to be supported and encouraged by others who are striving for similar creative goals.

The Ray W. Howard Library at Shoreline Community College will be hosting weekly Write-Ins where aspiring novelists can work on their novels from 4:30 - 7:30pm on Wednesday nights.

We recently finished our renovation and have a wonderful space for writers in the community to relax on our comfy chairs, log into our wifi, and be productive.

Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133. Campus maps. Library, Bldg 4000. Free parking after 4pm.

11-9-17 changed photo

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Healthcare Open Enrollment now through Jan 15 - but Dec 15 deadline for a January start date

Healthcare Open Enrollment is now through January 15th! Must be enrolled by December 15th for coverage to begin January 1, 2018.

Go to kingcounty.gov/coverage for more information.

Following dates and local locations for free in-person support:

Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St.
Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave. North
Health Insurance & ORCA Lift Enrollment
-          Tue. Dec. 5th, 2pm-6pm
-          Thurs. Dec. 14th, 2-6pm
First come, first served.
Health Insurance & Orca Life Enrollment 
-          Mondays: Nov. 6th- Jan. 8th, 10am – 1pm
-          Thur. Jan. 11th, 5pm-8pm
Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) answer questions about Medicare. 
-          Mondays, Nov. 20th, 27th, & Dec. 4th, 18th, 1pm-5pm
Registration required.  Call to make a one-hour appointment, 206-362-7550.




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Suspect arrested in I-5 hit and run

Nissan, left, was hit by driver of Honda, right
Photo courtesy Washington State Patrol

At approximately 3:10am on November 5, 2017, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) responded to a report of a serious injury collision on southbound I-5 just north of 175th in Shoreline.

Upon arrival, troopers observed a black Nissan Sentra partially in lane one with extensive left side damage and missing the driver door. They also observed a male lying on the right shoulder south of the Nissan.

The individual was bleeding heavily and unconscious.

Troopers also noticed a blue Honda Element further south of the scene with heavy front end damage. 

According to witnesses, the driver of the Honda walked back to the Nissan then left the scene in a Mini Cooper. It was determined that the Nissan was disabled on the right shoulder and the driver was outside of the vehicle when he was struck.

The Seattle Fire Department transported the victim to Harborview in critical condition where he remains in the Intensive Care Unit in critical but stable condition.

Troopers contacted the residence of the registered owner of the Honda and spoke with a roommate who told the troopers he had not seen the registered owner for six hours. The roommate supplied the troopers with the cell phone number of the registered owner.

On November 7, 2018, WSP detectives interviewed the registered owner, Michael J. Rodenburg, 45 years old from Seattle. Rodenburg was subsequently arrested and booked into the King County Jail for investigation of Felony Hit and Run.



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Scene on the Sound: Monday was a busy day on the Shoreline Sea

The Nancy Rose fishing in the Shoreline Sea
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg

By Jan Hansen

Monday was a beautiful and busy morning on the Shoreline Sea. The mountains showed off their snow-white dressings and the sea supported a bustling wake of commercial and military activity.

Photo by Jan Hansen
 

Puget Sound is home to a commercial salmon fleet that includes purse seines. Fish must have been in, because the fisherman were. The Admiral, Equator, Reality and Lady Rosemary, to name a few, had their nets in the water. It is interesting to watch the pulling of the drawstring as the nets are brought in.

Photo by Jan Hansen


We also had visitors from our neighbor, Canada. The military ops crafts Renard 58 and Moose 62 passed quickly by at 19.7 knots, headed for Esquimalt, near Victoria, B.C.






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Chinook and Cayuse passes closed for the season

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

MOUNT RAINIER – Chinook and Cayuse passes through Mount Rainier National Park are now closed for the season following the temporary closure on Saturday, November 4.

Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews have closed State Route 123/ Cayuse Pass and State Route 410/ Chinook Pass for the winter due to avalanche danger, poor road conditions and additional snowfall in the forecast.

Chinook Pass (elev. 5,430 feet) is closed between Crystal Mountain Boulevard, about 12 miles northwest of the summit, and Morse Creek, five miles east of the summit. Cayuse Pass (elev. 4,675 feet) is also closed within the boundaries of Mount Rainier National Park between Crystal Mountain Boulevard and the Stevens Canyon Road entrance.

These mountain passes typically close sometime in mid-November each year.



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Public Art City of Shoreline #24: Sunset

Photo by Wayne Pridemore


City of Shoreline Public Art Collection
Sunset School Park entryway, 17800 10th Ave NW
Funded by a City of Shoreline Neighborhood Mini-grant, The Friends of Sunset Park and the Richmond Highlands Neighborhood Association 2014

Sunset  Bruce and Shannon Andersen, artists. Stainless and cor-ten steel

Sunset, a significant artwork at the Sunset School Park entryway, was created by Seattle artists, Bruce and Shannon Andersen. It was dedicated during a neighborhood celebration on October 4, 2014.

The artists noted that “Sunset is inspired by the by the striking contrast of the brilliant glow from the sun descending behind the bold silhouette of the majestic Olympic Mountains. This continually evolving dynamic between land and sky, interacts with the piece, creating an engaging reference for the viewer.”

Sunset was fabricated by the artists of stainless and cor-ten steel. The properties of cor-ten allow it to oxidize for 2-3 years providing a contrast in color and texture to the arcs of stainless above.

--Text courtesy City of Shoreline



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Phoenix Theatre's "Twist of the Magi" opens Dec 1


Phoenix Theatre presents
Twist of the Magi
by Debra Rich Gettleman

December 1 thru 23
Friday and Saturday 8:00pm, Sunday 2:00pm


Twist of the Magi starts with O’Henry’s classic short story, “Gift of the Magi”.

Then it sets it in an authentic 1940’s live, on-air radio broadcast, and adds a slew of disgruntled actors, a frantic sound effect technician, a whacky female trio, a delinquent (and inebriated) Shakespearean prima donna, a jealous Italian femme fatale and a host of other broadcasting eccentrics.

This classic holiday tale unfolds through a series of comic twists and turns as O’Henry’s heroine trades her beautiful hair to buy a Christmas present for her young husband. Tortured by seller’s remorse, she befriends an unlikely Yiddish Yenta and the two women embark on a series of zany adventures in an attempt to recover her lost locks.

“If you’ve grown tired of dancing sugarplums and shoeless match girls, this entertaining bit of holiday fare for the whole family is cathartic, goofy fun in a season that sometimes chokes on its own sentiment.” - The Arizona Republic

Cast: Alssa Cattabriga, James Lynch, Nicola Amos, Sarah McGrath, Denise Wichsier, Scott, Hibbert, Steve Heiret, Susan Connors, Melanie Calderwood

Phoenix Theatre is located in Firdale Village 9673 Firdale Ave, Edmonds 98020.



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St. Dunstan's Canterbury Faire holiday sale is this Saturday

The Canterbury Faire at St. Dunstan’s will be held on Saturday, November 11 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.

This year we have added some new vendors. Having trouble trying to think of Christmas presents or Stocking Stuffers? The 11th of November is not too early to start tucking away those special presents.

We have our traditional antiques and collectibles, while our vendors will be displaying woodworking, jams, jewelry, photography, cards, American Doll clothes, knitted items, candy, paper jewelry, wine lamp shades, tote bags, scarves, almonds, beads and leather.

Finally and not least, visit some specialty rooms, specializing in unique Treasures and an exhibit of Christmas decorations, plus a good old fashioned “stuff room”.

Plan to spend the day, starting first with a visit to the “Coffee Bar”. After your shopping, sit down with a homemade lunch of either Mulligatawny or Bean Soup, hot bread, cookies, coffee or tea.

There will be plenty of parking spaces on the church grounds (2 parking lots). For any further information, feel free to contact Lou Gardiner at 206-362-6024 or our church office at 206-363-4319.

St Dunstan’s 722 N 145th St, Shoreline 98133



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Standing tall among the Tree Canopy

5 Acre Woods
Photo by Jerry Pickard

By Donna Hawkey

InvestigateWest reported in 2016 and once again earlier this year, that Lake Forest Park, Sammamish and Portland all have stronger tree protections (and thus tree canopies) than Seattle, which is playing catch-up, amending tree policies during their now record breaking City development period.

With its unique preservation qualities, Lake Forest Park (LFP) makes news again – being compared favorably with Portland, Oregon. (Will Seattle finally protect its tree canopy - Seattle Weekly)

Earlier this year, LFP Councilmember John Resha worked with the rest of the Council to strengthen the Environmentally Critical Areas ordinance. LFP resident Richard Saunders, who worked with Councilmember Resha on the City’s Planning Commission, reports that

“John played a major role in enhancing the Critical Area Ordinance which increases buffers and enhances restrictions. 
"This ordinance prevents inappropriate development next to streams, steep slopes, wetlands and preserves what most of us feel is the special part of Lake Forest Park.”

The City and its many conservation-minded residents showed their deep respect for the tree canopy with the recent purchase agreement for 5 Acre Woods.

Councilmember Mark Phillips was instrumental in helping to partner the City with the Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation (LFPSF). These local volunteers worked tirelessly to help the City secure this special hidden forest gem, which is slated to be a City park as long as all the funding is secured by November, 2018.

If you would like to donate or can help with final funding strategies, contact the LFPSF Fundraising Chair Brad Keefe


Donna Hawkey is a 21-year resident of Lake Forest Park and can be reached here



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Classifieds: Notice of public hearing - Ronald Wastewater District

Notice of Public Hearing

Ronald Wastewater District’s Proposed 2018 Budget

November 14, 2017 at 6:00 pm at the

Ronald Wastewater District Office

Shoreline, WA  98133



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Business networking group starts Wednesday

Lynnwood Realtor Shawn Perry is starting a business networking group which will meet monthly in the Innis Arden Clubhouse 1430 NW 188th, Shoreline 98177.

The first meeting of the Stronger Business Alliance will be Wednesday, November 8. Doors open at 6:15pm with a casual meet and greet for everyone. The presentations will start at 6:45pm sharp and end at 8:30pm. There will be opportunity to network with those you want to connect with for about a half hour afterward if you choose.

Bring any materials you'd like to distribute to help your business and a pen for an exercise. There is a $10 charge at the door for the meeting.




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Patty Pan Cooperative brings local foods, community to Shoreline

A Shoreline community member tries out a variety of dishes at Humble Feast, a prix fixe dinner event hosted monthly at the Patty Pan Cooperative, on November 6. This month’s items included locally sourced pilaf, lamb and chickpea stew, kale slaw, candied squash, and more. (Photo by Blake Peterson)


By Blake Peterson

A few years ago, farmers market vendor and chef Devra Gartenstein noticed a strange phenomenon in the food community.

“I’d get asked sometimes to be one of the chefs at upscale, local foods dinners,” she said. 
“I was at one of those dinners, and I was looking at the food, and it was all really expensive and fancy. 
"I thought: ‘This is not the idea of local food that I want to get out in the world.’”

For nearly two decades, Gartenstein has been combating this exact problem. In 1997, she started a farmers market concession that aimed to showcase different regional foods and flavors unique to the Pacific Northwest. That business, the Patty Pan Grill, has since made locally sourced meals enjoyable and inexpensive for the public – and has now become the oldest concession of its kind in the Seattle area.

Currently, it sells food at more than 15 Seattle-area markets during the summer and winter seasons, with menu items including hot, ready-to-eat tamales and quesadillas, as well as zesty tomatillo and smoky ancho handcrafted house salsas. Most meals are supplemented by fresh, locally grown vegetables that range from season to season but frequently include squash blossoms, spring onions, asparagus and brussels sprouts. You can wash down a meal with spicy ginger-mint iced tea or homemade lemonade depending on the time of year.

The secret to Patty Pan’s success?

“Perseverance … tenaciousness, and some insanity,” Gartenstein said.

Devra Gartenstein, the founder of Patty Pan, prepares food for the monthly Humble Feast dinner event on Nov. 6. Gartenstein has hosted Humble Feast events around the Seattle area for several years, but found a permanent home in Shoreline in 2014. (Photo by Blake Peterson)


Around 2013, Gartenstein knew she wanted to expand Patty Pan. There was both an urge to have an official space to do prep work for the concession and a desire to have a designated space to host community dinner events. 

“I realized that I’m not getting any younger,” she said. “I have a great group of people here … So I asked if they were interested in starting a cooperative.”

In 2014, Gartenstein attained a space in Shoreline’s Briarcrest neighborhood. Though it was affordable, what appealed to Gartenstein most was how welcoming the community sounded. Alongside information about the property, the realtor had posted a message from the neighborhood that encouraged local food vendors to buy the building.

Since Patty Pan opened its kitchen, itself run by a total of seven co-owners, the cooperative has become a major part of the Briarcrest community. In addition to housing every neighborhood association meeting, the business has also become renowned for its monthly Humble Feast community dinners.

Usually occurring on the first Monday of every month, Humble Feast is a prix fixe dinner event that highlights local ingredients primarily sourced from neighboring farmers. Though it’s only recently become a hit in the Briarcrest community, Humble Feast events have been happening as early as 2010, with Gartenstein and her fellow co-owners hosting them in various locations around the Seattle area.

“We rented a community center once or twice,” Gartenstein said. “We did it as a pop-up restaurant. Some of those were more successful than others.”

Shoreline community members dine and chat during this month’s Humble Feast dinner event. Most people who attend Humble Feast are from the neighborhood and use it as an avenue to catch up with old friends. (Photo by Blake Peterson)


So she, along with other members of the community, has been delighted to find that the monthly dinner program has become so successful in Shoreline.

“There’s been nothing like the way it’s been in Briarcrest,” Gartenstein said.

Neighborhood association member and long-time community leader Alice Keller appreciates the way Patty Pan, as well as Humble Feast, has had a favorable impact on the area.

“We didn’t have any gathering spot before,” she said.

 Foods are all locally sourced from area farms and food producers. (Photo by Blake Peterson)



Keller loves the array of local foods offered at Humble Feast, but another reason she keeps coming back every month has to do with the event’s welcoming atmosphere.

“You see people greeting each other as neighbors,” she said. “It’s a place Shoreline really needs.”

Bettelinn Brown, another community leader and association member, considers the Patty Pan space to be a hub. Having lived in, and served, the Briarcrest neighborhood for more than 30 years, the self-described activist has noticed that Humble Feast in particular has had a positive effect on the area.

“It’s brought us together,” she said. “No one comes in with their phones.”

A fervent supporter of the business, Brown eagerly said that she will soon be reserving a space in the neighboring elementary school to celebrate her 80th birthday — and that Patty Pan will be doing the catering.

The menu board for the Humble Feast tells where the food was produced.  (Photo by Blake Peterson)

The treasurer of the neighborhood association, Sarah Kaye, always looks forward to Humble Feast and attends regularly. Like Keller, she likes how sociable the event is.

“Everyone sits and chats,” Kaye said. While there is a core group of regulars, Kaye said that it’s not uncommon to befriend strangers.

Because Humble Feast has made such waves in Briarcrest, Gartenstein said she hopes other neighborhoods will do something similar.

But she still believes that the cooperative has room to grow. Within the next five years, Gartenstein primarily intends to achieve stability.

“We just want to be creating good jobs people stay with,” she said. “We want to keep making great food, and we want to keep exploring new avenues.”


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First election results released on Tuesday

The first results were released for the November general election on Tuesday, November 7. King County elections will continue to release updated results each weekday. Final results will not be certified until November 28.

County
  • Metropolitan King County Proposition No. 1 Levy Lid Lift for Veterans, Seniors and Vulnerable Populations is passing 66% to 34%.
  • Metropolitan King County Executive Dow Constantine has 75% of the vote.
  • Metropolitan King County Sheriff - challenger Mitzi Johanknecht is leading incumbent John Urquhart 51 to 48%
  • County Council District No. 1 Rod Dembowski is running unopposed.
Courts
  • Court of Appeals, Division 1, District 1 Judge Position 2 - incumbent Michael Spearman has 75% of the vote.
  • Court of Appeals, Division 1, District 1 Judge Position 5 - David Mann is running unopposed.
Port
  • Port Of Seattle Commissioner Position No. 1 - incumbent John Creighton is leading challenger Ryan Calkins 51 - 48%
  • Port Of Seattle Commissioner Position No. 3 - incumbent Stephanie Bowman has 66% of the vote.
  • Port Of Seattle Commissioner Position No. 4 - Peter Steinbrueck leads with 62%
City of Lake Forest Park
  • Council Position 1 - Semra Riddle running unopposed
  • Council Position 3 - incumbent John Wright has 52% - challenger Ben Gonzalez O'Brien 48%
  • Council Position 5 - Mark Phillips running unopposed
  • Council Position 7 - incumbent Mark Resha has a write-in opponent but those votes are not tallied yet
City of Shoreline
  • Council Position 1 - incumbent Keith McGlashan has 60% of the vote to challenger Jin-Ah Kim's 40%
  • Council Position 3 - incumbent Will Hall is running unopposed
  • Council Position 5 - Susan Chang has 76% to Carolyn Ahlgreen's 24%
  • Council Position 6 - Chris Roberts is running unopposed
Shoreline School Board
  • Director District 2 - Heather Fralick 54% - Jill Brady 46%
  • Director District 3 - incumbent David Wilson 62% - challenger Steven Pollak 38%
Fire District Commissioner
  • Shoreline incumbents Jon Kennison and David Harris running unopposed
  • Northshore Rick Verlinda 66% - John Buller 35%
Water District Commissioner
  • LFP Water District - David Hammond running unopposed
  • North City - Ron Ricker running unopposed
Ronald Wastewater Commissioner
  • Position 1 - Bob Ransom running unopposed
  • Position 5 - Wes Brandon 60% - Paul Barrera 40%
Northshore Utility District
  • Position 1 - Trudy Rolla 54% - Chris Kuehn 46%
  • Position 3 - Matt Breysse 54% - Ed Wiggins 46%
  • Position 4 - Bruce Gardiner running unopposed


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Dances of Universal Peace Friday in Shoreline

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

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

No experience necessary. All dances are taught.

Friday, November 10 at 7:30pm (every second Friday) at Shoreline Community Acupuncture - 18505 Firlands Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

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

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Simple steps to help a Senior stop driving

Driving with Grandma is taking your life in your hands. You'd like her to live to a ripe old age - and when she goes, you'd prefer that she not take anyone with her. How do you get the car keys away from her? Linda Asaif, of Aegis Living, has the answers.



Linda Asaif
Aegis Living
How To Help A Senior Stop Driving (Simple Steps)
By Linda Asaif

As a person ages, it is normal for driving abilities to become impaired. By reducing risk factors and instilling safe driving practices, many individuals may continue to be behind the wheel safely well into the senior years. However, it is important to pay attention to warning signs that age may be impacting driving ability and make the appropriate adjustments as needed.

If you are concerned about a senior driver and have seen the warning signs that it may be time to give up the keys, there are steps that can be taken to make the transition easier. Remember, driving means independence for most, and the method taken to help a senior stop driving must be gentle.

Step #1 – Create a workable transportation plan

Before dropping the ball on your loved one’s inability to drive, have a transportation plan in place, complete with the names and phone numbers of family members, friends and those who are willing to give rides. Be sure to let your loved one know that they do not have to give up their social activities, but may need to rely on others for help. The phone number of a senior transit van or bus is also a reliable route to take.

Step #2 – Show your support

Be willing to listen and not just talk about the sensitive subject. When your senior learns of their inability to drive, they may have a lot of questions that they want answered. Be available to listen and offer support, and let them know that you are there for them.

Step #3 – Have a physician or authority figure speak to senior

If the senior does not want to listen to friends and family have the physician, pastor or authority figure speak to your loved one. The encouragement and reassurance from an outsider can offer a new perspective on the situation and prompt the initiation of a driving assessment or relinquishment of the keys.

Step #4 – Contact the insurance company

If your family member or loved one is not compliant and stubborn in their need for independent transportation, you can reach out to Medicare or the automobile insurance company for help. The insurance companies may assess the senior driver’s record and age and submit a request for a driving evaluation. Your senior will need to comply if they want to continue receiving benefits and coverage.

Step #5 – Report anonymously to the Department of Motor Vehicles


While this tactic may seem sneaky, if you are truly concerned for your loved one’s life and other people’s safety, you may need to pick up the phone and get the help you need. When you speak with the DMV it is appropriate to remain anonymous and simply report the unsafe driver. The DMV should contact the individual and have them complete a driving evaluation to ensure that they are a safe or unsafe driver. Precautions will be taken immediately following the driving exam.


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Veterans Memorial dedication ceremony Thursday in LFP

Photo by Jerry Pickard
Lake Forest Park Mayor Jeff Johnson invites the community to the dedication ceremony of the new Veterans Memorial in front of City Hall, which includes recognition of local veterans.

The ceremony begins at 5:30pm on Thursday, November 9, 2017, before the City Council Work Session meeting.

Local bugle player Debbie Dawson is part of the ceremony. Light refreshments will be available.

Photo by Jerry Pickard
The Veterans Memorial is the product of the City-created Veterans Committee which was composed of veterans, non-veterans, community members, and City staff.

All are welcome and encouraged to attend.




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Free Brown Bear tunnel car washes to veterans on Saturday

Shoreline tunnel wash
Brown Bear Car Wash offers free washes to current or former members of the military on Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11, 2017.

The free “Beary Clean” washes will be offered at Brown Bear’s 24 tunnel wash locations from 8am to 6pm, including Shoreline. 16048 Aurora Ave N, 98133.

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

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.
 
“The Veterans Day event is our way of saluting those who currently serve our country and have made past sacrifices on behalf of all of us,” said Brown Bear Car Wash President Vic Odermat, who is a proud US Marine veteran.



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Screaming Eagle to speak at Post 227 meeting Tuesday

101st Airborne
Screaming Eagles
The American Legion Post 227 will hold a meeting on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. A meet and greet starts at 6:30pm and the program starts at 7:00pm.

The meeting will be held at the Post 227 building at 14521 17th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

The featured speaker will be Miguel Valiente who, as a young man from Columbia, joined the US 101st Airborne Division, also known as the Screaming Eagles.

He was transferred to an Engineering Battalion that laid out and set up fire bases on many hilltops below the DMZ in the northern part of South Vietnam. He will tell of his experiences in 1970-71 that earned him a bronze star among other citations.

All veterans and interested members of the community are welcome to come to hear him speak.

While you are at the meeting, you can check out the new Post Library that includes a large collection of militarily related books, video tapes and DVDs. 

Any of these can be checked out, used and returned by post members without charge.

A brief intermission for refreshments after the talk will allow visitors to depart. Members of Post 227 are urged to stay for the post meeting that will follow the intermission.



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Local groups perform at Benaroya in Veteran's Day concert Saturday

"In Remembrance: A Veteran’s Day Celebration”

On Saturday, November 11th at 2:00pm, the Seattle Children's Chorus along with the Shorewood High School Aeolian choir, will be performing with the Cascade Youth Symphony Orchestra at Benaroya Hall in a program of inspirational patriotic music that will honor our veterans and their families.  

The concert will open with Sounders FC national anthem performer Dr. Stephen Newby singing the "Star Spangled Banner" and "America the Beautiful." CYSO will then perform Samuel Barber’s dynamic Commando March and then Ewazen’s Bass Trombone Concerto with soloist Chance Gompert. 1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky will finish the 1st half of the program.

The second half of the concert will feature the Seattle Children's Chorus, Music Director, Kris Mason and the Shorewood High School Aeolian Choir, Director, John Hendrix with a wonderful collaboration of moving and inspirational patriotic music that will honor our veterans and their families.

Be sure to bring your veteran friends and families to enjoy this special Veteran's Day Concert.

Tickets $22 can be purchased online. Veterans and their immediate family can use the BH code: CYSOvet17 for discount tickets $15.

Seattle Children’s Chorus - Nurturing Excellence in Young Musicians



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Flags at half-staff for Texas

Flag Lowering - 11/6/17 (Texas)

Pursuant to the Presidential Proclamation issued on Monday, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in honor of the victims of the attack in Sutherland Springs, Texas.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Thursday, November 9, 2017.

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

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



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Aegis Veterans' Dinner Friday - reserve place today

Aegis Living of Shoreline will be holding a free dinner, with entertainment, for veterans on Friday, November 10.

RSVP Tuesday with your dinner choice of steak or seafood: 206-367-6700.

14900 First Ave NE, Shoreline 98155 - free valet parking.


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Veterans eat free on Saturday - make reservations now


The Lake Forest Bar and Grill offers a free entrée (up to $18) to veterans on Saturday, November 11, 2017, during normal business hours.

17535 Ballinger Way NE Lake Forest Park 98155 in Town Center.

Call now to make reservations 206-364-1261.



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Veterans' Day celebration Saturday, November 11

The City of Shoreline, Shoreline Veterans Association, and Starr Sutherland Jr. Post 227 of the American Legion are hosting their annual Veteran's Day Celebration on Saturday.

November 11, 2pm, City Hall Lobby, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

Join us as we celebrate those who have served our country


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Shoreline Fire: time to change your smoke alarm batteries

Monday, November 6, 2017

Time to change your smoke alarm batteries if they aren’t the new 10 year lithium batteries.

It only takes a few moments and it's better than waiting until that chirping sound from a low battery wakes you up in the middle of the night!

And it would be good to have a functioning smoke alarm.



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Shoreline Chamber luncheon Wednesday with City of Shoreline economic development update


Shoreline Chamber of Commerce NOVEMBER LUNCHEON at the Shoreline Center, this Wednesday, November 8, 2017 from 11:30am - 1:00pm
  • 11:30 Registration Opens
  • 11:30 - 12:00 Open Networking/Election Closes
  • 12:00-1:00 Program

Shoreline Center Alumni Room, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155 south end of complex

$20 online / $25 walk-in registration for members
$25 online / $30 walk-in registration for non-members

Register and pay online or email us and pay cash, check or card at the door.

Presentation by Dan Eernissee, Economic Development Program Manager, "City of Shoreline Economic Development Update"
Dan Eernissee

Dan will bring a far-ranging luncheon presentation that will touch on...
  • Recent Record-setting Development Activity
  • The State of B/O Tax and Impact Fee Proposals under consideration
  • Comprehensive Plan and Code amendment process
  • Police Station and Post Office Moves
  • Light Rail Progress
  • 2018 Economic Development Initiatives
Plus: Our Annual Election, Vote for the Slate of Officers and Board Members

Menu catered by Pacific Northwest Catering

Roast Turkey and Dressing
Whipped Potatoes and Gravy
Green Bean Casserole
Rolls and Butter
Ambrosia Salad
Fresh Fruit, Candied Walnuts, Coconut, Marshmallows, Whip Cream
Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Cream
Fresh Brewed Coffee
Cream and Sugar
Assorted Sodas and Water


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Cybersecurity: the New Frontier for Security Policy

The next event from the Shoreline Community College Global Affairs Center is this Thursday, November 9, at 12:30pm. This is the last daytime event for fall quarter.
Thursday, November 9, 2017, 12:30 – 1:20 pm
Shoreline Community College
Room 9208 PUB


Cybersecurity: the New Frontier for Security Policy
Justin Collins
Student, Jackson School of International Studies, UW
(Shoreline CC, 2015)

Justin was part of a team of policy fellows tasked with completing a cybersecurity project for the Microsoft Corporation. Their research assisted in the design and implementation of a Digital Geneva Convention.

Dovetailing with that work, Justin took part in the 2017 Jackson School Rome, Italy Task Force. He presented his research findings on the need for US-EU Transatlantic cybersecurity.

Justin will share his personal story that took him from the U.S. military, Shoreline Community College, the UW Jackson School, and to Europe on his way to earning Associate and Bachelor degrees.

This event is open to the public and FREE. However, in order to help better prepare, we ask you 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.

There is a small fee for parking on campus during the daytime.



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