Winter concerts at Shorecrest are open to the public

Monday, November 27, 2017

The Music Department at Shorecrest High School will be presenting their winter concerts on Tuesday and Wednesday.

On Tuesday, November 28 the performance begins at 7:00pm in the Shorecrest Performing Arts Center and features the Chansons vocal ensemble, Treble Choir, Concert Strings, Freshman Band, and Symphonic Band.

On Wednesday, November 29 the performance starts at 7:30pm in the Shorecrest Performing Arts Center and will feature the Viva Voce Chorale, Symphonic Orchestra, and Wind Ensemble.

The Shorecrest Performing Arts Center is located at 15343 25th Ave NE in Shoreline.

All concerts are free and open to the public.



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Retirement celebration for Debi Ehrlichman on Monday, Dec 4



The Shoreline and Lake Forest Park communities are invited to a retirement celebration in honor of Shoreline School District Board of Directors President Debi Ehrlichman on Monday, December 4, 2017 from 5:30-7:00pm in the Shoreline Room, Shoreline Conference Center, 18560 1st Ave. NE, Shoreline.

Debi is retiring after 12 years of service on the Board of Directors, and many more in support of the Shoreline Public Schools School Foundation and local PTAs. Join us as we honor and thank her for her service to the students, staff and communities she has served!



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Holiday events at Sky this weekend

Sky decorations
Photo by Lee Lageschulte
Saturday, December 2nd 10 am – 4 pm
Get in the Holiday Spirit with Craft Vendors, Refreshments, and On-Air Radio Personalities!

Bring your family and wear your brightest Christmas sweater for a fun photo with Spirit 105.3 and Sarah Taylor. Spin the Prize Wheel with Corine McKenzie from Star 101.5. Browse local artisan and craft vendors, and enjoy cookies and hot cider to warm you up.

Saturday, December 2nd Noon – 2pm
Meet the Designers! Kat and Jill

Do you have a container or front bed that’s stuck in winter doldrums? Would you like a little inspiration in how to spruce it up to look good winter-long, or how to give it a holiday twist? Sky Nursery’s own custom container designers will be available to show you some of their tricks of the trade. They’ll demonstrate how a few fresh winter color plants, or even boughs or other accessories, can be used to give a tired container a fresh new look.

Sunday, December 3rd 12pm – 2pm
Jazz Up your Holidays with Live Music by Jazz Pearls

Enjoy original jazz arrangements of holiday classics performed by Ashley Webster and The Jazz Pearls while you shop, sip hot cider, and enjoy our holiday decor.

Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N Shoreline, WA 98133 206-546-4851


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Photo: Christmas decorations starting to appear

Sunday, November 26, 2017

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Thanksgiving is officially over except for a few leftovers. The Halloween candy has been disposed of. Now it's time for Christmas decorations!

Untangle the strings of lights, and try not to fall off the ladder. Decide whether this is the year you buy LED lights to save energy and 'star shower' lights to save climbing ladders!



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City Council to discuss adding $20 to car license fees to fund sidewalk repair

Damage to sidewalk from street tree roots
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
At its meeting on Monday, November 27, 2017, the Shoreline City Council will discuss Ordinance No. 772, which would authorize an additional Vehicle License Fee of twenty dollars to preserve, maintain and operate the transportation infrastructure of the City of Shoreline, including funding for sidewalk repairs and retrofits.

According to the staff report, there are approximately 75 miles of existing sidewalks throughout the City. These sidewalks were built at different times under different standards and are in need of repairs and retrofits.

Preliminary review and analysis of the inspections indicate over $110 million is needed for repairs, including replacement and retrofitting existing sidewalks and curb ramps to meet ADA standards.

The City’s current funding levels do not meet the need for repair and replacement of existing sidewalks. After evaluation of alternative revenue sources, staff determined that increasing the vehicle license fee by $20 would generate sufficient funds to dedicate $680,000 per year to repair existing sidewalks.

The council is scheduled to vote on the Ordinance December 11, 2017.



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USPS to lease Brightwater portal site for parking

USPS Parcel 1 would be used on a temporary basis to park post office vans.
Land is owned by City of Shoreline


USPS, which lost its property lease for the North City Post Office, will be leasing the Brightwater portal site in the Ballinger business district from the City of Shoreline.

The site, at 20031 Ballinger Way NE, is currently unused, and would be used to park post office vans.

The deal is on the Consent Agenda for approval by the Shoreline City Council at Monday's meeting.

USPS has not announced where it will move its operations but several properties were named as being under consideration.

The lease would be temporary as the USPS is still looking for a permanent location to house both operations and parking.



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Lakeside students win Regional History Bee tournament

Winning members of the Lakeside Varsity and Junior Varsity History Bee Team
Vincent Wilson of Shoreline is on the left.
Next to him are Varsity winners Michael O'Toole, Andrew Ma, and Austin Wei.
Not pictured is Matthew Shum.
Photo by Fatima Lim-Wilson

Vincent Wilson, a 9th Grade student at Lakeside School, won 1st place at the JV History Bee for Western Washington at the Regional Tournament held at St. John Paul II school in Lacey, WA, November 18.

Vincent is the son of Fatima Lim-Wilson and Adrian Wilson of Shoreline.

In addition to Vincent, Lakeside's varsity team won first place in the competition and Andrew Ma won 1st place in the Varsity History Bee Tournament.

Vincent has qualified for the National Tournament to be held in Arlington, VA in April 2018 in the JV competition.

Matthew Shum, Michael O'Toole, and Andrew Wei also qualified for Nationals in the varsity division.



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LFP Citizen's Commission meets Tuesday

Lake Forest Park Citizen's Commission's 1st Annual Meeting Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at the Town Center at Lake Forest Park, in the Third Place Commons, near the Stage Area.

This event is open to all, free, and non-partisan.

At the meeting the group will be introduce the public to their activities over the past year, talk about the upcoming year, and we come up with a list of themes for 2018.

They will explain their Organizational Spokes Council Structure, how local groups are included, and let people know how they can get more involved.

There will be a brief discussion of the regional groups they attend, participate in, or monitor.

Guest Speaker Nick Negulescu will present a project on how to help community communications.

The group has no affiliation with the City of Lake Forest Park or its commissions.


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Holiday Folk Dance Party Dec 9

Folk Voice Band
Sno-King International Folk Dance Club Invites you to come and dance to the live music of Folk Voice Band 7:00pm to 10:00pm at the Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave W, Lynnwood.

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

No teaching this night, but we will do lots of easy dances. During band breaks there will be recorded requests and potluck finger foods.

Ethnic costumes are encouraged, or just your holiday togs. The Grange has a great hardwood floor and lots of free parking.

We teach at our regular dances, every Wednesday and Saturday , starting at 7:00pm. Lesson at 7:30pm. Wednesday is all requests, and Saturday has a program of dances, with room for requests.

The donation for all dances is $7 for non-members and $5 for members. Yearly membership is only $15 ($25 for a family).

For information, call 206-524-7300 or 360-387-9923, or email.


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Arts & Crafts Fair at Ed-Way Saturday


An arts and crafts fair on Saturday will benefit the music program at Edmonds-Woodway High School in Edmonds.

The fair will take place at the high school at 7600 212 St SW in Edmonds from 10am to 4pm Saturday, December 2, 2017.



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Op-Ed: Democratic and Republican Party Leaders call for reform

King County Democrats Chair Bailey Stober and King County Republican Party Chair Lori Sotelo issue a joint call for reform of Washington's public disclosure laws.


The voters created the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) and many of our current campaign finance rules by initiative in 1972 with the purpose of increasing transparency in the financing of political campaigns in Washington State.

Recently, weaknesses in outdated public disclosure laws have been exploited by a few individuals who have filed hundreds of mostly inconsequential public disclosure complaints with the PDC and Attorney General’s Office. This was not the intent of the people when they created the PDC.

“Public disclosure law was enacted through voter approval of Initiative 276 over four decades ago by Washington State residents who believed they had the right to know who was funding campaigns. We both couldn’t agree more. 
"What we don’t agree with is the individuals and organizations using hard working public servants and our state agencies to level political shots at one another. The hundreds of public disclosure complaints have cost taxpayers a magnitude of money that could be spent elsewhere, such as updating services and technology used in compliance with disclosure laws.  
"Additionally, the frivolous complaints are costing both political parties time, money and resources that could be better spent on engaging, educating and advocating for our voters across King County. We are calling on lawmakers and state officials to come to the table to figure out solutions for the good of Washington State.”

Both Stober and Sotelo have committed to working together and with state legislative leaders to ensure common sense reforms are made during this legislative session.



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Paul Lewing’s Annual Holiday Studio Sale

Paul Lewing studio sale and open house this weekend Saturday and Sunday, December 2nd and 3rd, from 10 am to 5 pm at 105 N 200th St. Shoreline 98133.

The show features two new artists this year. Rupa Palasamudran will show her functional ceramics for everyday use, and Stephanie Benson will present handcrafted gold and silver jewelry.

Paul will display his ceramic tiles, trivets, and ornaments, as well as acrylic paintings. For more information or directions, call 206-801-7332.



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Choir of the Sound in concert this weekend at Shorecrest

COTS 2016 Holiday concert
Photo by Jerry Pickard

Choir of the Sound announces a unique musical tribute to the holidays in the Pacific Northwest. “An Evergreen Noel” will be held at the Shorecrest Performing Arts Center at 15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline on December 2 and 3 at 3:00pm with an evening performance at 7:00pm on December 3rd. Tickets may be ordered through Brown Paper Tickets or purchased at the door.

The Choir offers community members an opportunity to continue their vocal education with participants both young and young at heart. First established as a class at Shoreline College, the Choir recently celebrated its 40th year of existence. Songs both sacred and secular will be featured with a special nod to the humorous tunes sung by beloved Ballard balladeer Stan Boreson.

Choir of the Sound performs throughout the greater Puget Sound and eastside communities offering its talent for entertainment at civic events and charitable functions. Your neighbors from the Shoreline and Northshore areas include: Dan Baldwin, Jeff Crull, Jeff Fry, Randy Greenfield, Brian Hawley, Ron Runyon, Mathew Stone, Joyce Allison, Lorraine Currie, Alexandrea Fant, Connie Kirk, Susan Runyon, Arthur Hotchkiss, Charlie Lowther, Brandon Ray, Michael Warner, Avery Charlotte Hotchkiss, Angela Carden, Ann Fordham, Nancy Hovis and Megan Colier.



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Crime in Shoreline week ending 11-13-17

Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Selected items from the Shoreline Police blotter, November 13, 2017

Trending: Behavioral unit (BHI) was very active this week. People in crisis, domestic issues, people who were Trespassed returning and causing problems, suicidal. Unusual number of DUIs.

11-05  Clothing and cell phone removed from shopping cart at Fred Meyer while customer was talking to someone.
11-06  Laptop stolen from vehicle in parking lot of Shoreline Veteran's Home.
11-06  Person who called police to report a false domestic violence incident was taken to hospital for alcohol detox.
11-06  Macbook taken from unlocked vehicle.
11-06  Items stolen from unlocked shed in fenced yard.
11-07  Forced entry burglary on 12th Ave NE.
11-07  Person in adult family home cut after punching a window.
11-08  Burglary at Rat City Rollergirls facility.
11-08  Woman who moved to Shoreline family for a fresh start from drug use was charged with assault.
11-08  Officer investigating a Domestic Violence (DV) call arrested suspect who threatened him.
11-08  Citizen called to report he had found the engine from his stolen vehicle on the App "offer up."
11-08  Resident found naked outside residence. Taken for mental evaluation.
11-09  Locked work van stolen from business.
11-09  Black Pearl Restaurant burglarized.
11-09  Residential burglary 172xx 5th Ave NE
11-09  Police called over argument over family photos.
11-10  Deputies responded to a disturbance and arrested person on felony warrant.
11-12  Graffiti at Echo Lake park for second time this week.
11-12  Apparently drunk driver crashed vehicle into fence, refused test, booked into jail.



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Tree Lighting in North City Saturday

Saturday, November 25, 2017



This year's tree lighting festival in North City will once again feature fun for the entire family, including live music, sing-along carols, warm beverages, tasty Christmas cookies, and photos with Santa Claus.

North City Water District looks forward to this special moment... when hundreds of colorful lights in the shape of a giant Christmas tree suddenly light up the night sky, way up on top of our 3.7 million gallon reservoir.

Events will take place at Les Schwab at 180th and 15th Avenue NE in North City on Saturday December 2, starting at 6:30pm.

Generous Co-Sponsors include:

  • Les Schwab who is kind enough to let everyone gather in their parking lot
  • North City Neighborhood Association who will serve the warm beverages and cookies
  • Around the Sound Community Band who will delight with all sorts of festive, sing-along music
  • Walgreens who will be taking the photographs—which can be picked up the following Sunday
  • North City Water District who will ensure Santa Claus and his team of elves are on hand
Everyone is welcome!



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Call for Artists: 2018 Shoreline Arts Festival Artist Marketplace

Jewelry vendor 2017
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Call for Artists: 2018 Shoreline Arts Festival Artist Marketplace
Deadline: February 28, 2018
Submit your application before December 31st and qualify for 50% off the $20 application fee! Special offer code: EARLYBIRD

Apply today to become one of the 70+ artists that make up the beating heart of the 2018 Shoreline Arts Festival!

This free community event will gather 10,000+ art lovers at Shoreline Center on June 23 - 24 and the vibrant Artist Marketplace is situated on its most prominent street front, with booths occupying the large space between the Shoreline Center building and 1st Ave NE.

5 Reasons why you should apply to the Shoreline Arts Festival Artist Marketplace:
  1. Over 10,000 art lovers come to this keystone community event each year.
  2. Celebrating its 28th year, the Shoreline Arts Festival has a lot to brag about and is planning for improved event flow and expanded advertising in 2018.
  3. Location! Show and Sell your work in the art-loving neighborhoods of North King County from the Festival’s most prominent street front.
  4. With over 70 artists participating in the Artist Marketplace, the festival is a vibrant event with an incredible community of artists.
  5. Water, snacks, booth sitters, & artist/member lounge are available for selling artists to make sure you have the best weekend possible!
How to apply

Submit your application and $20 application fee online via Call for Entry by 10:59pm on Wednesday, February 28, 2018.

Remember to apply the coupon code when you are ready to check out. Code: EARLYBIRD

Eligibility
  • All work must be handmade. No commercially produced work, kits, or imported goods
  • All work must be original and created by or under direction of the artists(s).
  • Artist(s) must attend the entire Festival (June 23, 10am – 6pm and June 24, 10am – 5pm).
  • Items must match type & quality submitted for jurying. No work by non-juried artists.
Booth Specifications
Two types of outdoor booth spaces are available:
  1. 10’ x 10’ uncovered, on asphalt: $175
  2. 10′ x 20′ uncovered, on asphalt: $350

All booths must withstand Northwest weather conditions, with canopies weighted against wind. Tables and chairs are available for rental. Overnight security is provided. In addition to booth fee, a Shoreline business license may be needed.

Jurying
The jury panel includes working artists, gallery managers, and/or Festival directors, who determine the balance of categories and select the artists. Category sizes are based in part on average sales from previous years, and the organizers strive for a well-balanced mix of art types and price points, with emphasis on quality of craftsmanship and vision. Jury decisions are confidential.

The Shoreline Arts Festival is a program of the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council with major support from the City of Shoreline, City of Lake Forest Park, and 4Culture.



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Free workshop - connect with new customers

Your Business – Market Smart - Wednesday, November 29 from 5:30 - 7:30pm

Want to connect with new customers? Attend this free workshop to learn:

  • Trends in your industry
  • *Customer demographics and spending habits
  • *How you compare to your competition
  • *Resources to develop a marketing strategy
  • Space is limited; Please register at www.sno-isle.org/events

Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace 98043.



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King County partners with Ballmer Group to expand access to outpatient mental health and addiction treatment

As many as 22,000 low-income people in King County will be eligible for same-day outpatient treatment for mental health and addiction services under an innovative new program announced by King County, Ballmer Group and Third Sector Capital Partners, a San Francisco-based nonprofit advisory firm that collaborates with communities on how to contract for social services.

The “Pay for Success” model will allocate $1.4 million a year in incentive payments to mental health and substance use treatment agencies that provide outpatient treatment on demand for people in need.

“We are combining County resources with local philanthropy to open the door for King County residents to have access to outpatient treatment on demand,” said Executive Constantine. 
“We are committed to delivering on our promise to make treatment available where and when people need it, and we will continue to work with our partners at the state and federal governments to ensure that mental health and addiction services are adequately funded for those we bring in the front door.”

According to the National Coalition for the Homeless, untreated mental illness and addiction remains one of the leading underlying causes for people to become homelessness. Serious mental illnesses disrupt a person’s ability to carry out essential aspects of daily life, such as self-care and household management. Mental illnesses may also prevent people from forming and maintaining stable relationships, often pushing away caregivers, family, and friends.

As a result of these factors and the stresses of living with a mental disorder, people with mentally illnesses are much more likely to become homeless than the general population.

King County is moving toward treatment on demand throughout the entire behavioral health treatment system. Developing this model for outpatient care is a significant first step. When people are able to get treatment when and where they need it, they are less likely to cycle into crisis. Treatment before a crisis occurs benefits the individual, their family and the whole community.

The local “Count Us In” homelessness point in time conducted in January 2017 found that fully half of the respondents reported at least one disabling condition, and 66 percent of those respondents reported living with two or more disabling conditions.

Behavioral health conditions were the most frequently reported disabling conditions, with 45 percent experiencing psychiatric or emotional conditions, 36 percent reporting drug or alcohol abuse, and 34 percent living with post-traumatic stress disorder.

In addition to the new outpatient program, King County announced that it will partner with Pioneer Human Services (PHS) to provide additional substance abuse residential treatment. King County will provide approximately $1 million to re-open a currently moth-balled facility owned by PHS in Seattle that will provide 20 more treatment beds by early 2018.

King County will also provide funding to Evergreen Treatment Services to expand their current mobile opiate treatment program. This would increase access to treatment services, particularly in rural areas where there are no treatment facilities. It also eliminates the time and expense needed to site and build a permanent facility. Total cost is approximately $150,000.


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Death notices as of November 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


Naomi Rogene Hardy  1936-2017  Volunteer with Vision Shoreline, the committee which guided the creation of the City of Shoreline. After the Nisqually Earthquake, she helped raise a million dollars to repair her U District Church.

James Francis Carlin, Jr.  1971-2017  Shoreline resident. "Artist, master chocolatier, baker, landscaper, culinary professor and chef, Jim loved to design beautiful things that tasted amazing, and he loved to make things grow."

Arnold L. Larson  1924-2017  Memorial service held at Shoreline Covenant Church for retired Seattle City Light employee.

Allen C. Clark  age 98  Services at Calvin Presbyterian Church. "As a charter member of Calvin Presbyterian, he was a deacon and ruling elder teaching Bible studies, hosting college age adults, new membership classes and facilitating the maintenance of the church." He volunteered with AARP, helping Seniors with their taxes.

Duane Clocksin  1949-2017  32 year resident of Shoreline. He had a career in construction and property management.

Gordon Kiemele  1929-2017  Services at Acacia in Lake Forest Park. He volunteered for his children's schools, and was awarded a PTA Golden Acorn for his service. Air Force veteran and bird house builder, "he could fix anything."

Bernard "Gene" Eugene Ritzinger  1930-2017  He retired in 1991 and moved to Lake Forest Park. He had a second career as a Seattle tour guide. After volunteering at the Gold Rush Museum in Pioneer Square, he was hired as a uniformed guide.

James Homer Fultz  1944-2017  Shoreline resident was a long-time real estate professional. Graduated from the UW in 1966.

Dennis Lee (Stoagie) McCoy  1949-2017  Graduate of Shorecrest and Shoreline Community College, he was a Seattle police officer for 42 years.

Douglas Earl Looney  1958-2017  Services were held at his old high school - Shoreline - now the Shoreline Conference Center. "He was happiest at sea, in his shop, or on the seat of his Harley."

Harriet "Louise" Christenson  1920-2017  She was an Army nurse in a MASH unit in Korea and proud to be a veteran. Past President of the Lake City Shoreline Emblem Club 189, and an active member of the NSDAR and The American Legion.



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Review: Disney's Beauty & the Beast - a voice for those who are different

Beauty and the Beast

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast 
Book by Linda Woolverton
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice
Directed by Andrew Coopman
Music Direction by Mark Press
Choreography by Molly Hall
Edmonds Driftwood Players
November 24 – December 17, 2017


Review by Doug Gochanour
Photos courtesy Driftwood Players
A musical tale of LOVE leading to REDEMPTION

Edmonds Driftwood Players is now in its 59th season. This is a remarkable accomplishment. It has been bringing excellence of live theatre to Edmonds since 1958.

Be our guest!


For this holiday season, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast lights up the stage with a glimmering performance, rich with singing and dancing and drama. The costumes are colorful and so creative. The set is remarkably adaptive to the various scene requirements. It all adds up to a very special evening of quality entertainment.

An Enchantress (Callie Nissing) dressed as an old hag, asks a prince (Joshua Pulley) to allow her to take shelter from a storm. Upon his nasty refusal, she transforms him into a very hideous beast. It is punishment for his cold-hearted, selfish attitude. In order to return to his former self, he must earn the love of a beautiful young woman. He becomes a nasty, bitter recluse instead.

Belle loves to read
Belle (Liz Oyama) is a quiet, introverted young woman, who enjoys reading books more than socializing. So, she is also considered “different” than the norm by her villagers.

Gaston (Jimmi Cook) is an uber-macho, arrogant, dominant male, who finds a reluctant Belle much more attractive than the many young women pursuing him. She presents more of a challenge to him. He enjoys dancing and flirting with all the young women of the village.

Belle visits her father in prison
Belle’s father (James Cheek) manages to get himself imprisoned in the dungeon at the prince’s castle. She offers to exchange herself as the prisoner, to allow her father to go free.

The Enchantress also transformed the castle staff into household objects with some human characteristics. These objects include a clock, a light, a cooking pot, a teacup, and a dresser. They are each very amusing, as they work together to overcome their plight. They welcome Belle into the castle singing “be our guest” in elaborate production number. They hope she is the catalyst for positive change in the Beastly prince.

Gaston dances and flirts

Belle and the prince seem to overcome their reluctance to find romance, as they share a dinner and a dance. But life is not that simple, especially in a Disney tale. Come enjoy this talented cast and find out how it all comes together.

Will the villagers accept those they see as different? Can Gaston accept Belle’s refusal of his marriage proposal? Will the prince and his household objects regain their normal lives? Can we appreciate the voice this play gives to those who are different, and who have been experiencing oppression?



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Photo: Doing its job - Lower Pond fills with rainwater

Friday, November 24, 2017

Lower Pond at Paramount Open Space
Photo by Janet Way

The Lower Pond at Paramount Park Open Space is doing its job, filling with surface water after the rains of the past few days.

In times of drought during summer months, the Lower Pond is sometimes little more than a muddy spot, but it shows its worth in the rains. The pond is a natural filter, absorbing and breaking down contaminants and natural debris while allowing the water to filter through slowly.

During a massive clean up effort many years ago, neighbors came together to remove invasive plants. The site is now a natural woodland park with multiple trail entrances. 946 NE 147th St, Shoreline, 98155

--Diane Hettrick



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Lake Forest Park Youth Council RainWorks at City Hall

Youth Council volunteers spraying the rain stencils
Photo courtesy LFP Youth Council


The Lake Forest Park Youth Council participated in the Rainworks stenciling outside the Lake Forest City Hall during the month of September.

The Youth Council had cut large poster board into stencils to create designs that would be transferred to the concrete entrance outside City Hall.

Checking out the finished work
Photo courtesy LFP Youth Council

This unique activity includes the application of “Rainworks Invisible Spray” which is an environmentally friendly nontoxic formula designed to repel water when applied to concrete.

When the rain comes, everything except the stenciled area becomes wet, creating designs with just water! When the area dries there is no evidence of the spray that has been applied.

Even two months later the designs are clear.
Photo courtesy LFP Youth Council

Even two months later the designs can still be seen outside City Hall on a rainy day. The Lake Forest Park Youth Council would like to continue this activity next year and potentially expand locations of these designs throughout Lake Forest Park.

Information on Youth Council and how to join, here.



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Small Business Saturday


Small Business Saturday, November 25, calls attention to the many small, often unique businesses in a community.

When the brick and mortar stores are duking it out with Amazon and other online retailers, the tiny businesses are still in there trying to make a living.

We have many small businesses in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park - we have tried to call attention to them with features such as Small Business (hint - when you get to the bottom of the page, click Older Posts) and Today's Business.

Make a point Saturday to go to at least one small business that's new to you.

And if you have one you'd like to recommend for a feature - let us know.



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On the Mayor's Mind: Partnerships and the work of councilmembers

Shoreline Mayor Chris Roberts
By Shoreline Mayor Chris Roberts

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We have lots to be grateful for in our city.

Among the things I am grateful for is the partnerships and work that our council members do for our city. 

Last week, Councilmembers Doris McConnell, Keith McGlashan and I went to the National League of Cities Conference in Charlotte.

The annual conference serves as an opportunity to learn from the experiences of other cities and other city officials. At the conference, I participated in workshops on preserving affordable housing, how to advance racial equity in our cities, what cities can do to shape energy policy, and how cities can boost economic development.

Our city greatly benefits from our membership and investments we have made in these organizations, as well as the Association of Washington Cities, Sound Cities Association, Puget Sound Regional Council, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, the SeaShore Transportation Forum, the Alliance for Innovation, and the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce.

These organizations help Shoreline advance our legislative and regulatory agenda, work with regional partners to find common solutions, and get new ideas of how we can provide better services to Shoreline residents and businesses.

Over the past year, the National League of Cities has stepped up its advocacy efforts on behalf of cities. One of their current efforts is preserving elements of the nation’s tax code that allow for healthy financing options for cities, specifically the tax exemption for municipal bonds and all elements of the state and local tax (SALT) deduction.

The Association of Washington Cities is a strong advocate on behalf of cities in Olympia, working to address issues involving housing shortages and affordability, helping individuals with mental health and drug addiction issues, and providing tools to enhance local economic vitality.

Ever since I joined the Council, Shoreline councilmembers have always been engaged on the boards of national and regional organizations that serve the interests of cities. 
It is valuable that Shoreline has a seat at the table and is able to share our experiences with other cities across the country and across the state.

At NLC this year, the body unanimously selected Councilmember McConnell to serve a second two-year term on its board of directors. She previously served as President of the Asian Pacific American Municipal Officials group at NLC. Councilmember McGlashan served as President of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Local Officials group with NLC.

Locally, Councilmember Hall serves on the board of the AWC and currently serves as Chair of the Puget Sound Partnership. Our City Manager, Debbie Tarry, serves on the board of the Sound Cities Association. I currently serve as an alternate on the board of the Puget Sound Regional Council.

I strongly believe that cities are innovators and can and do lead the nation on fostering economic growth, addressing climate change, and advocating for health and wellbeing of our residents. I am confident that Shoreline will remain an active and strong voice on these and other issues in the years to come.



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Beyond a basic understanding of Bridge

Wednesday, November 29, 7pm - 9:30pm, Seattle Bridge Center 1539 NE 145th St, Seattle 

Bridge is a trick-taking card game for two partnerships of two players each.

Here's a FREE opportunity to come play (or watch!) a little bridge in a supportive environment -- no partner required. 

We'll deal up some random hands and will provide as little or as much supervision, advice, etc, as you like. We plan to emphasize the etiquette and protocols of the game, so you can learn some of those "unwritten rules" that can make the game intimidating for some players.

This event is designed for folks who have at least a basic understanding of the game. But if you're just starting out, or are bridge-curious, please come by anyhow.

Light snacks provided. Seattle Bridge Center shares a parking lot with the QFC supermarket and the Dollar Tree store at the corner of 15th Ave NE and NE 145th Street. We're at the south end of the parking lot -- look for "Seattle Bridge Center" and "Cat Clinic" on our building awning.



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110th Apple Cup Saturday at Husky Stadium

Choose your side
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

The 110th Apple Cup - the annual cross-state football game between the UW Huskies and the WSU Cougars -- will kick off at 5pm on Saturday, November 25 at Husky Stadium at the UW.

Photo by Lee Lageschulte
Fox Channel 13 will carry the game, for those of you without tickets.

Both teams are ranked in the Top 20. If the Cougars win, they are still in the running for the PAC-12 title. The Huskies are already out of the running.

It's a tough day for households containing both Huskies and Cougars.




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Staff has the day off - Shoreline Area News resumes Friday

Thursday, November 23, 2017

Wayne Pridemore
Thanks to Shoreline Area News photographer Wayne Pridemore for working on Thanksgiving to get the photos of the Richmond Beach Fun Run.

The rest of us took the day off.

Regular publication will resume Friday evening.

--Shoreline Area News



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Under the Sea Fun Run in Richmond Beach on Thanksgiving

Ready to run!


Text and photos by Wayne Pridemore

Richmond Beach's annual Thanksgiving Fun Run was at the Saltwater Park. This year's theme was "under the sea" for the 3.4 mile course. The runners, walkers, joggers, baby strollers, and dogs took off at 8:30am Thanksgiving morning. The RBCA event raises donations and food for Shoreline's Hopelink program.


Three young volunteers working at the fun run were, 
from left, Mary Haanen,, Annaleise Morrison, and Lola Wagoner.


One of the more creative costumes for the 'under the sea" fun run was worn by Daryl Hoogerwerf. Daryl was raised in Shoreline and attended Sunset Elementary. He now lives in Hansville.


The Richmond Beach Community Association volunteer crew at the Thanksgiving run. 
They set up the course, registered runners/walkers, took donations, directed traffic, and had a good time at the event.


The crowd of runners and walkers head towards the starting line.


There were hundreds of participants starting off on their run.

You can view other photos of the run by going to 



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Happy Thanksgiving!



Happy Thanksgiving to all our readers and contributors. 

Don't work yourself into a frazzle - don't try to eat everything - and don't talk politics with relatives!

Do have a warm and happy day with someone you love and appreciate.

--The Shoreline Area News



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Free black cat and kitten adoptions on Black Friday

Worf - male, neutered, 3 years old
with wonderful round gold eyes
Instead of fighting crowds for the latest gadget at the mall, shop for a new best friend at Seattle Humane this Black Friday, November 24, 2017! 

For one day only, they’ll be waiving the adoption fee for every all black, black-speckled, black-spotted, and black-striped cat or kitten in their care.

"We’re promoting black cats because statistics reveal they spend more time in shelters," says Jenna Pringle, Marketing Communications Manager at Seattle Humane. 
"Black cats don’t photograph or show as well as their more colorful counterparts, but look more closely and you’ll find that black fur is beautiful, and these pets are some of the most loving and expressive ones."

It's best for all family members to meet any prospective new pet. So if you're looking to adopt a cat for the holidays, make it a family event and come into Seattle Humane's brand new shelter in Bellevue to meet with an Adoption Advisor.

Located at 13212 SE Eastgate Way in Bellevue, the shelter will be open from 11am to 8pm Friday for this special one-day only event.

View some of the many adoptable cats online.



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Native Flute player Peter Ali performs Saturday at Third Place Commons

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Peter Ali, flute player
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg
Take a break this Saturday from a hectic weekend of shopping and frenzied family time to do something enriching for spirit. Head to Third Place Commons to honor Native American Heritage Month with a performance by flutist Peter Ali. 

Ali will perform traditional music on a variety of Native flutes, each with its own story, and will also share stories from his own rich, ethnic heritage.

Like all events at Third Place Commons, this event is free of charge and family friendly. So don’t miss this special performance, Saturday, November 25th at 2pm. (Check the online calendar to find out about all the other fabulous, free events coming up.)

Third Place Commons is a community-supported nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering real community in real space. Third Place Commons is located in Lake Forest Park Town Center at 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155.



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"Brother, Can you spare a... raincoat?"

Homeless man sleeping in Seattle doorway
Photo courtesy Seattle Municipal Archives 35985
By Rob Oxford

"Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?", is one of the best-known American songs of the Great Depression. Written in 1930 by lyricist E. Y. "Yip" Harburg and composer Jay Gorney, it was made famous by Tacoma's own Bing Crosby.

In an average week I will spend between 40 to 50 hours in and out of downtown Seattle. 

My job requires that I travel from the affluent neighborhoods of Magnolia and Madison Park, through the corridors of South Lake Union and Fremont and occasionally past some of the not so glamorous dwellings in Rainier Beach and South Park.

In each of these communities you will find a home. It may not be a large home, it may not be a new home, but nonetheless it is a home. At night the lights are on, the shades are drawn and the house is warm. Inside families are conversing and keeping each other company, reliving the day's activities and making plans for tomorrow. But just outside, sometimes only feet away, the homeless wander.

I am somewhat ashamed to admit that during the warmer months of the year, I rarely consider their plight. I'm often so busy trying to complete the day's tasks that I hurry by with my mind on other things. There's so much to do and so little time. I have to make it home in time for my sons' football or baseball games. I have a yard to mow. The car needs washing or I simply want to relax. After all, I worked my 8, 9 hours. I did my time!

But during the fall, things slow down. The rain starts to fall, the wind starts to blow, it gets colder and things... slow... down. I'm not as busy. I start to notice the people on the street. I start to notice their cardboard shelters. I have more time to read their cardboard signs and I have more time to think.

I don't presume to understand why some people are homeless. I know there are many factors involved. Mental illness, drug addiction, family quarrels, all are contributing factors. But it's so much more involved.

When I first moved to Seattle from a small town in Texas, I felt compelled to give my spare change to the first person who asked for it. I'd never witnessed "panhandling" on this level before and it was "spare" change, right? I could afford it.

Then many years later, after being fired from a radio job in Denver, I found myself back in Seattle living in a van. At night it was cold. I was dry and reasonably safe, but at night it did get cold. I had a brother 45 minutes south of Seattle I could have stayed with, but I was stubborn, I was angry, full of too much pride and he'd helped me too much already. I needed to do this on my own. I was fortunate to have been employed, and I didn't need to "beg". Thankfully I only spent a few months on the street, but I learned a lot about myself.

I also learned a lot about being homeless. I learned there are ways to help the homeless without giving money directly to them. I learned that when you say you don't have any change to spare and genuinely mean it, most often they believe you.

I learned that wishing them "good luck" and meaning that too is quite often enough. I learned that a heartfelt smile is better than acting like they don't exist. I learned that sometimes I can afford to buy two hamburgers, one for me and one for you. And just today, I learned that the extra raincoat I had stuffed behind my driver's seat, that I forgot was even there, can sometimes seem like the greatest present ever received.

Sure, there will always be those who take advantage of the kindness of strangers. There will be those who try and take advantage of "the system" - whatever "The System" is. 

As my Father would say: "There will always be some who expect everything to be given to them on a silver platter". But that's not my concern, my concern is to try and treat those less fortunate than myself with kindness and dignity. Not just during the winter months, when things are slow and time allows you to give them more thought, but during all 12 months of the year.

Happy Thanksgiving!



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Do you eat at downtown restaurants?

Miller's Guild located at 612 Stewart St, Seattle 98101 was closed by a Public Health food inspector on November 21, 2017 due to an ongoing foodborne illness outbreak investigation associated with salmonellosis.

Six persons from four separate meal parties became ill after eating at the restaurant on different dates during 8/15/17 –11/3/17; one of the ill persons was hospitalized and has since recovered.

The restaurant is in the Westlake area of downtown Seattle.

The establishment will be reopened once the inspector confirms that all issues have been resolved.



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Thankful



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



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CORRECTION: No Recology pickup service in Shoreline Thanksgiving

This is the pattern for Recology and for Republic
Somewhere, Recology is not taking Thanksgiving off, as per the website I checked, but it's not in Shoreline, where drivers will be eating turkey instead of picking up garbage.

According to the Shoreline Recology site, "If your collection falls on Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day, your collection will be one day later that week."

Sorry for the confusion - and thanks to the readers who pointed it out!

--Diane Hettrick



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