15 Shoreline teachers earn National Board Certification

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Fifteen Shoreline teachers recently earned the prestigious National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Certification, commonly referred to as "National Board Certification." 

Jenny Breed – Shorecrest
Hannah Crowder – Shorewood
Kristianna Johnsen – Shorewood
Barbara Keeley - Meridian Park
Rhonda Okazaki - Lake Forest Park
Kimberly Olsen – Shorecrest
Michael Rhyne – Syre
Wayne Smolinsky – Einstein
Jeb Thomas- Brookside
Rachel Trudelle – Briarcrest
Linda Vassallo – Syre
Linnea Wheaton – Einstein
Trent Wieburg – Shorewood
Stacey Zachau – Shorecrest
Jennifer Zadow - Shoreline Center - Student Services 


This brings the total number of National Board Certified Teachers in Shoreline Public Schools to 92.

National Board Certification is a methodical, thought-provoking process for teachers to increase their understanding of the art of teaching while demonstrating the skills and characteristics of excellence in education.

The lengthy application process is an extensive series of performance-based assessments that includes teaching portfolios, student work samples, videos and thorough analyses of the candidates’ classroom teaching and student learning. Teachers also complete a series of written exercises that probe the depth of their subject-matter knowledge, as well as their understanding of how to teach those subjects to their students. The entire process can take between 200-400 hours.

“We are incredibly proud of all of our teachers and certificated staff who have earned their National Board Certification,” said Superintendent Rebecca Miner. 
“I hope our entire school community will join me in congratulating and recognizing these individuals for their efforts, perseverance and success in obtaining this prestigious certificate.”



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Photo: Spooky supermoon

Into the woods - supermoon on a misty night
Photo by Jerry Pickard


Witch Hunt

Tingling thoughts of murder,
dangling through the branches of trees
As if dread from an uncertain past; 
further floats among the living effigies.

A whisper from long ago still echoes, 
where people dare not put foot.
A place, where time slows
A place where men once stood.




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Will Hall elected as Shoreline Mayor - Jesse Salomon as Deputy Mayor

Will Hall being sworn in by Judge Doug Smith
Photo by Laurie Lindblad
At the first Shoreline city council meeting of 2018, on Monday, January 8, newly elected and re-elected council members were sworn in by Shoreline District Court Judge Douglas J. Smith

Re-elected:
  • Position 1 Keith McGlashan
  • Position 3 Will Hall
  • Position 7 Chris Roberts
Newly elected:
  • Position 5 Susan Chang

After the new council was seated, the clerk conducted an election for mayor. Will Hall, who has been on the council since 2009, was elected. Mayor Hall then conducted the election for Deputy Mayor. Jesse Salomon, on the council since 2011, was elected.

The next meeting of the council will be on January 22, 2018.



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The Opiate Crisis - A Community Forum on Jan 23

Public Forum
The Opiate Crisis
January 23, 2018 - 6:30pm-8:00pm
Shoreline Room (north end) Shoreline Center


Shoreline Public Schools, City of Shoreline, and City of Lake Forest Park will partner to host “The Opiate Crisis: A Community Forum”

The open and free forum is designed to provide an opportunity for education and discussion about the opiate crisis and how it affects our communities. The event will feature presentations from local and regional law enforcement, as well as experts in the fields of drug abuse and treatment.



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Another opportunity to provide input on the LFP Safe Streets and Safe Highways Projects

How to improve safe access for people walking
and cycling to Town Center
The final Safe Streets report was adopted by the Lake Forest Park City Council on July 27, 2017, and is available on the project website.
In November, the Council approved an additional phase of the project—assessing ways to improve safe access for people walking and cycling to the Town Center and waterfront amenities. 
This new phase is focused on areas within a half-mile of the Town Center; or, roughly, a ten-minute walk.

For this portion of the project, an interactive web map has been set up that allows you to directly give us your ideas. The web map, available online, will be live until January 31, 2018.

We encourage you to visit the website, enter your ideas on the map, and vote on your neighbors’ ideas. Please share this information with friends, family, and neighbors. Your input is needed!


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Classifieds: meeting of Shoreline Fire Commissioners

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

As required by RCW 42.30, the Open Public Meetings Act, you are hereby notified that the Board of Commissioners of Shoreline Fire Department will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm to discuss potentially amending the Fire Benefit Charge Resolution 17-07, which was approved on November 16, 2017.

The Special Meeting will be held at Shoreline Fire Department, 17525 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline Washington.



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Seattle Wind Symphony performs at Shorecrest Performing Arts Center Feb 11

Seattle Wind Symphony

The Seattle Wind Symphony will be returning to Shorecrest Performing Arts Center, 15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155, for a performance at 3pm on February 11, 2018. 

They'll be showcasing some of their favorite compositions for wind band as well as featuring the winner of a Young Artist Scholarship Competition they conducted in the Fall - bassoonist Kipras Mazeika, a senior at University Prep High School in Seattle, a student of Seattle bassoon teacher Francine Peterson.

Gandalf, Lord of the Rings, mvt. 1..........Johan de Meij
The Seal Lullaby........................................Eric Whitacre
Suite of Old American Dances.................Robert Russell Bennett
Suite in F....................................................Gustav Holst
edited by Matthews
On A Hymnsong of Phillip Bliss...............David Holsinger
British Eighth..............................................Zo Elliott
March Intercollegiate.................................Charles Ives
edited by K. Brion

Tickets are available online and at the door - $20 General / $18 Senior / $5 student.



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Phoenix Theatre production of More Fun Than Bowling opens Feb 2

Michael McFadden, Karin Terry, Audrey Herold
Photo by Eric Lewis

Phoenix Theatre
presents
More Fun Than Bowling
by
Steven Dietz
Directed by Eric Lewis
February 2 thru February 25
Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm, Sunday at 2:00 pm
Adults $24 Seniors $20
Tickets online  or by phone 206-533-2000

Jake owns the bowling alley in a small Midwestern town. He often comes to the spot where two of his three wives are buried.

Lois was zapped by lightning while carrying a bowling trophy in a thunderstorm, and Loretta was tragically killed by a ball return machine.

In his younger days, Jake was a promising concert musician. But a foul tip baseball broke his fingers which subsequently healed into a perfect bowler's grip. Jake replays the key frames of his life, and is visited by his daughter Molly who has become adept at talking women into marrying her father for love and free lane time. But who is that menacing person with dark glasses and a revolver lurking nearby?

"A very funny and eccentrically philosophical comedy. Mr. Dietz is a writer with a distinct comic voice. He shows us that life and certainly death is a lot like bowling.” The Washington Times

Cast: Michael McFadden, Audrey Herold, Juliette Jones, Karin Terry, Melanie Calderwood

The Phoenix Theatre is located at 9673 Firdale AveEdmonds, WA 98020

Play is written for adults but is family friendly.



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As deadline looms, enrollment surges in health insurance

Deadline for enrollment is Monday January 15
By Keith Seinfeld, Seattle-King County Public Health

More people than ever are buying health insurance through Washington’s health insurance exchange, Washington Healthplanfinder.

And with the surge in interest, King County’s network of health insurance navigators is offering extra hours to help people find the right plan for their needs.

In Washington state, because we operate our own Affordable Care Act exchange (and don’t depend on the federal exchange), residents have an extended deadline to sign up – through January 15, 2018.

Heading into this final week, after ten weeks of Open Enrollment, more people already have purchased plans than in any previous year – in less time.
  • This year in King County: 90,000 enrolled by Jan. 9, 2018 (after ten weeks)
  • Last year in King County: 65,000 enrolled by Jan. 31, 2017 (after 13 weeks) 

While many people enroll on their own, through the website, many others need to discuss their options. A network of community organizations helps people navigate through the online insurance comparison tool.

“We are seeing a lot more people with more intense questions this year,” says Daphne Pie, manager of the Access and Outreach program of Public Health—Seattle / King County and leader of the county’s navigators network.
“Some have questions about which providers are in which network. Some have concerns about their prescription drugs. Or they want a higher deductible, but at least a few preventive visits. So, the navigators have learned a lot about the different plans – especially using the new “smart plan finder” tool – and we can help clients see how the plans compare,” she says.

Some of the changes this year include lower prices for many people who qualify for federal tax credits (which includes a majority of people who enroll); and fewer options for people who used to buy individual insurance outside of the exchange, because some insurance carriers stopped offering individual plans.

That adds up to a lot of people looking for new plans this year.

For anyone hoping to enroll before the deadline, now’s the time to compare the insurance options. You also can:

Some last minute walk-in sites for King County include:

Thursday, Jan. 11, Shoreline City Hall 5:00pm – 8:00pm, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98133

Enrollment is offered year-round to individuals and families who are eligible for Washington Apple Health (Medicaid). Customers enrolled in Apple Health will receive a notice 60 days before the month they enrolled in or renewed their coverage last year.


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Call for Culinary Creations for the Annual Edible Book Festival

Gwen Ott - Diary of a Wimpy Squid - Old Pool

Readers, start your ovens! It’s time for the Edible Book Festival, a consumable art exhibition featuring “books” made of food that are displayed, documented, and then devoured. 

Do you have an idea for a mouthwatering manuscript? A succulent storybook? A “punny” take on a literary favorite? Then register your edible book on the Arts Council website by Thursday, March 30th and whip up something to tickle our tastebuds (and maybe our funny bones) during the Edible Book Festival at Third Place Commons on Saturday, April 7, 2018.

Karen Thielke - Harold and the Purple Crayon
 
Your creation should be inspired by a book, or pun on a book title, and made out of edible ingredients—sweet or savory. It may look like a book, tablet, or scroll... or be completely unique. It’s free to participate and you’ll be eligible to win fabulous prizes from Third Place Books!

Check out some previous entries for inspiration!

Shoreline – Lake Forest Park Edible Books Festival
Saturday, April 7, 2018
Third Place Commons

17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155



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60 girls at the Girls Try Hockey for Free event Sunday

Wild Bird, the hockey association mascot
flew out for the free event

On Sunday, nearly 60 girls signed up for the Western Washington Female Hockey Association (WWFHA) Girls' Try Hockey for Free event at Highland Ice Arena in Shoreline. It was the female hockey association's biggest free event to date.

WWFHA's coaches, student-coaches, and members of the hockey community came out in force to support every new skater that wanted to try the sport of ice hockey, in an open and welcoming environment.

The group was also visited by Wild Bird, WWFHA and the Washington Wild team's mascot, who flew in to welcome the participants! 

There were smiles on and off the ice at the event with many signing up for WWFHA's Learn to Play Hockey class that starts on January 14th at Highland, every Sunday from 11:30am - 12:30pm.

The next Girls' Try Hockey for Free event will be held on March 10th at 5:00pm.

For more information visit WWFHA's website or on social media:
Facebook - wwfha
Twitter - @wwfha
Instagram - @wwfha


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Shoreline resident to judge at 3rd Annual Masters Obedience Championship at Westminster in Feb 2018

John Cox will judge at
Westminster on Feb 12
Shoreline resident John Cox is the judge for the 3rd Annual Masters Obedience Championship at Westminster on Monday, February 12, 2018, in conjunction with the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City on February 12-13, 2018.

Cox will officiate over more than two dozen of the top Obedience dogs in the country during two rounds of daytime competition held at Piers 94.

Cox got his first Saint Bernard, Nicklus, in 1969. This puppy went on to become the breed’s most-titled (at the time) dog with American and Canadian Champion and American and Canadian Utility Dog titles. Cox has lived with eight other Saints and has earned additional championships and UDTs, plus owning a Pembroke Welsh Corgi which earned a tracking title.

In 1998, he started all over again with a Saint puppy, Kris, imported from Belgium. This dog surpassed all of his other Saint’s record as the most-titled Saint Bernard Champion with 39 titles to his name (9 Master titles in Agility, UDT, TD, RAE2, DD plus a VCD2.)

Cox’s last Saint Bernard, Ms. May, completed her Bronze Grand Championship along with a CDX, PCDX, GN and CGCA. All his dogs are owner-handled to all titles. He started judging AKC Obedience in 1978, making 2018 his 40th year of judging.

This is his first Westminster judging assignment.

All daytime preliminary breed and junior showmanship judging, agility and obedience competitions will be held at Piers 92 and 94 on the West Side of Manhattan. The group, Best in Show, and junior showmanship finals judging will be held at Madison Square Garden in the evening.

The dog show is preceded on Saturday, February 10, by the 5th Annual Masters Agility Championship at Westminster on Pier 94 as part of the “Meet and Compete” event which also includes AKC Meet The Breeds® on Piers 92 and 94.

All Westminster Week events are presented by Purina Pro Plan®. 

See the full Westminster Week schedule here.


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Local resident receives GOLD Alumna of the Year award from SPU

Monday, January 8, 2018

Megan Chao, Shoreline
Honored by SPU
Photo courtesy SPU
Shoreline resident Megan Chao will receive the Seattle Pacific University Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) Alumna of the Year award on Saturday, February 3, as part of SPU’s Homecoming weekend.

Chao, who graduated from SPU in 2009, will be recognized for her work in founding Hope for Life Ministry, which works to end youth homelessness by providing housing, education, and counseling.

She and her fellow classmate, Hilliary Anderson, founded the ministry after the end of an internship in Africa during their junior year.

The GOLD Alum of the Year is awarded to individuals who contribute to the welfare of the community, demonstrate leadership and responsibility, and pursue the Christian faith. 

Recipients of the award must have graduated from SPU within the last decade.

Founded in 1891, Seattle Pacific University is a premiere Christian university that equips people to engage the culture and change the world. 

Its comprehensive academic programs serve more than 3,800 undergraduate and graduate students. SPU is the only private university in the Pacific Northwest to make the 2018 U.S. News and World Report Best National Universities list.



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Orchids and bonsai at Sky Nursery seminars this weekend

Two seminars this weekend at Sky focus on small, indoor plants which are thought to be exotic. These experts will take some of the mystery out of orchids and bonsai.

Saturday, January 13th 11:00am – 12:30pm
Orchids 201 Krysta Carlisle

So you have an orchid—now what? Local indoor gardening expert Krysta Carlisle will talk about how to keep your beauties happy and coax them into reblooming.

She’ll demonstrate repotting and mounting techniques and clarify orchids’ light, water, nutrient and humidity needs.

Krysta will conclude her seminar with a free orchid clinic, examining orchids you bring in to diagnose their problems and needs. Free; no registration required to attend.

Spaces in the orchid clinic may be limited; if a lot of orchids are brought in, Krysta may look only at a representative sample.



Sunday, January 14th 1 pm – 2:30 pm
Basic Bonsai Care Robert Cho of Asia Pacific Gardens


Got a bonsai for the holidays, and you’re not sure about its care and feeding? Or perhaps you’ve been interested in these living treasures, and wanted to take advantage of Sky’s indoor bonsai sale….

With the correct care and training, a bonsai tree can last a lifetime, increasing in beauty and value every year. Join local bonsai guru Robert Cho for this informative seminar on maintaining your bonsai. 

Robert will focus particularly on pruning and repotting, but other aspects of bonsai care will be covered. This seminar is free and open to the public.




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Third Place Books goes wild this week

Wild chimpanzees in the Gombe forest and the remote wilderness of the North Cascades are the readings this week from authors John Crocker and Lauren Danner.

Purchase one of their books at the store and they will sign it for you. 206-366-3333.

Third Place Books, Town Center Lake Forest Park, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park

John Crocker
Following Fifi: My Adventures Among Wild Chimpanzees: Lessons from Our Closest Relatives  (Pegasus Books)
Tuesday, January 9 at 7 pm
As a young student, local author John Crocker embarked on the adventure of a lifetime, spending eight months in the Gombe forest working with Jane Goodall. Upon returning home and becoming a doctor, Crocker found himself incorporating the lessons he learned into his work as a father and physician.

Lauren Danner
Crown Jewel Wilderness: Creating North Cascades National Park (Washington State University Press)
Thursday, January 11 at 7 pm
For the first time, the captivating story of how a remote and rugged wilderness was preserved to become Washington's third national park, in time for its fiftieth anniversary. Danner expertly depicts the struggle for conservation as a culmination of evolving post-World War II values about the environment.



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American Legion to hear from Edmonds military artist

Michael G. Reagan
Photo by Larry Vogel
American Legion Post 227 in Shoreline will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, January 9, 2018. A meet and greet starts at 6:30 pm and the program starts at 7:00 pm.

Post 227 is located at 14521 17th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

The featured speaker is Edmonds artist Michael G. Reagan, known nationwide for his Fallen Heroes Project.

"Our mission is to honor the American Fallen Heroes for their ultimate sacrifice during the war against terrorism. The foundation will provide the resources to produce and distribute to each family a hand-drawn portrait of their Fallen Hero, created by artist Michael G. Reagan, free of charge. Each portrait is intended to show our Love and Respect for these Heroes and their families.”

Reagan himself is a Marine veteran of the Vietnam war. This talented artist has more than 5,000 portraits of veterans as part of his “Fallen Heroes Portrait Project.”

While the full impact of his work cannot be presented in the allotted time, all veterans and interested members of the community are welcome to come to hear him present a snippet of his work.


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Donate usable clothing and household items Saturday at Shorecrest

Saturday, January 13 at Shorecrest
to benefit the school band
On Saturday, January 13, 2018 the Shorecrest High School Band will be sponsoring a Goodwill donation truck.

Goodwill will be accepting donations of usable clothing and household items. Working electronics can be donated, but no furniture larger than an end table can be accepted.

The truck will be in the front parking lot of the school (15343 25th Ave NE) from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

If you've got post-holiday purging to do, please bring your usable household items and clothing on Saturday, January 13th!



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Jobs: WSDOT in Shoreline

Job Title: NWR Assistant Information Technology Manager (WMS2)
Opening Date: 1/08/2018
Closing Date: 1/23/2018 11:59PM
Salary: $6,410.00 - $8,219.00 Monthly
Job Type: Full Time-Permanent
Location: Shoreline, WA
Recruitment #: 18DOT-WMS-0W365

The Opportunity:
WSDOT has an exciting leadership opportunity out of our Shoreline office for an Assistant Information Technology manger. The Northwest Region Assistant IT Manager position's main purpose is to manage the daily operation of the IT staff and IT resources for the NW Region and Mega Projects. This position is required to assist/supervise in the strategic planning, budgeting, purchasing, supervision of IT technical staff, and serve as a senior IT consultant to the region.

In this role you'll contributes to the WSDOT mission by providing and supporting the technology required to deliver transportation planning, highway project development, construction, and maintenance activities throughout the Northwest Region.

To view the full posting and apply, please click here.



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Sound Transit 2018 Call to Artists

STart: Artist Commission Opportunities
2018 Artist Pool Expansion RFQ

The Sound Transit Art Program (STart) has identified many art opportunities to enrich the experience for riders using our transit systems and for the communities surrounding our facilities in the greater Seattle and Central Puget Sound area.

Submit your qualifications today!

Artist Outreach Workshops - Learn more about:
  • Artist Pool Expansion RFQ
  • Application Process
  • Upcoming projects

Tacoma
When: Thursday, Jan. 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Where: Feasts Art Center, 1402 South 11th St, Tacoma 98405

Federal Way
When: Tuesday, Jan. 23, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Where: Federal Way Community Center, 876 S 333rd St, Federal Way 98003

Redmond
When: Thursday, Jan. 25, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Where: Soul Food Coffee Shop, 15748 Redmond Wy, Redmond 98052

For more information see the webpage or send an email


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Humble Feast recipe for cornbread

Photo by Devra Gartenstein
See Cornbread recipe in article
Patty Pan's Humble Feast is a series of community-based, monthly dinner events featuring local ingredients sourced primarily from area farmers who are our friends and neighbors at the markets.

This month's dinner was held on Monday the 8th: Lucky Black-eyed Peas, Greens with (or without) Bacon, Granddad's Cornbread, January Slaw, and Caramel Cobbler.

Patty Pan's Neighborhood Kitchen: 15550 27th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

The dinners are a flat rate of $12/person (plus tax). For $10 (plus tax) discounted tickets if you prepay via PayPal by 4pm on the day of the dinner. Kids half price.

Granddad’s Cornbread

¾ cup flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cup cornmeal
1 egg
3 tablespoons butter/bacon drippings, melted + 2 tablespoons for pan
1 cup milk

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix together dry ingredients in small bowl. In another small bowl, beat egg and stir in milk and butter.

Combine dry and wet ingredients (with fewest strokes possible).

Place 9-inch skillet/pan in oven with additional 2 tablespoons of butter until butter is melted and begins to sizzle. Pour batter into hot pan.

Bake until lightly browned around the edges (20-25 minutes).

Revised 1-8-18 11:44pm

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Photo: Flower Bed at Sky

Sunday, January 7, 2018

Photo by Lee Lageschulte


Flower bed. Literally.

Sky Nursery often has very clever displays and this one should go to the head of the list. Or perhaps I just have an inordinate fondness for puns.

I also love poinsettias - I even know how to pronounce them! (Hint - four syllables)

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Sky Nursery, 18528 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133, founded and still run (as far as I know) by a local Shoreline family.

DKH



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Newly elected councilmembers to be sworn in at Monday's meeting

Newly elected councilmembers will be sworn in on Monday at the 7pm regular meeting of the Shoreline City Council in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, 98133.

The new council will then elect a Mayor and Deputy Mayor, then proceed with the rest of their business.

The full agenda is here.



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Shoreline Garden Club inaugural meeting Monday

Planting strip along the 195th Trail
Photo by Hannah King-Jahnke
Attention all Shoreline Gardeners, homesteaders, flower-admirers, and bee-lovers!

The newly created Shoreline Garden Club is having its first meet and greet Monday the 8th, 6-8:30pm at the Gateway Starbucks, 18336 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

This will be an informal meeting discussing projects, plans, and ideas surrounding Shoreline's current and future botanical endeavors.

Interested in growing fruit trees? Want to become a beekeeper? Have you ever wanted farm fresh eggs from your own backyard flock? Do you have experience worth sharing?

This is the Club to network, support, and build your garden expertise.

Anyone is welcome. Gardening is for everyone.

Our first discussion will be on possible pollinator pathway designs / plans in the city.

For more information, see the club's Facebook page.



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Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park - January programs

2017 officers - LFP Rotary


Lake Forest Park Rotary gathers weekly to share a delicious breakfast, network with our friends, and listen to fascinating and engaging speakers. We know how to have fun!

Meetings are informal (shorts in season will fit right in) and mix warmth, laughter, and energy with a reminder of why we are here: to serve our neighborhood and world communities.

In times of need, our members can always be counted on to volunteer both physical and financial assistance. We are dedicated to building a strong, diverse, and close-knit community.

Come for a free Wednesday morning breakfast at the Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church, 17440 Brookside Blvd NE, Lake Forest Park 98155, and then join us in building a better world!

Meetings begin at 7:30am and end promptly at 8:30am. The program includes 30 minutes of club business / planning, then a 30 minute presentation from various organizations that serve the Puget Sound area. The programs are not political, nor are they religious.

Rotary is made up of community members interested in making Lake Forest Park and our adjoining communities a better place to live.

Our projects include: Free Health Clinic, Market Bucks, High School Scholarships, Holiday Food and Toy Drive, Back to School Lunch, Weekend Food Pack, Shop with a Cop, and Safe Harbors Domestic Violence Fund, to name a few. Nationally, Rotary is leading the way with the global eradication of Polio through the thousands of clubs and their members worldwide.

Email for more information or visit the website.

Program speakers for January - all Wednesdays

January 10: Alice Collingwood with Summit Assistance Dogs. Summit Assistance Dogs is a non-profit organization whose mission is to create life-changing partnerships between people and dogs, giving the gift of independence and increased self-reliance to people living with disabilities.

January 17: Rebecca Miner, Shoreline School District Superintendent, presenting the School Levy propositions on the special election ballot, January 13.

January 24: Tricia Woods, The Arts of Kenmore. The mission of The Arts of Kenmore is to encourage expanded local participation in all forms of the arts- fine arts, music, dance, theatre and public art.

January 31: David Bobanick, Rotary First Harvest. The mission of Rotary First Harvest is to connect farmers, truckers, volunteers and food banks to reduce hunger and food waste.



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Happy New Year to 5 Acre Woods

Volunteers large and small
gathered at 5 Acre Woods Saturday

Text and photos by Donna Hawkey

Happy New Year to 5 Acre Woods!

This place seems to bring together community in unique ways. Fifty dedicated Lake Forest Park residents showed up in the cold and rain on Saturday morning to help clear invasive ivy off the beloved giant trees of now Lake Forest Park owned 5 Acre Woods.

Tug of war with vines
One volunteer, Katie, drove in from her home in North Bend to participate. She grew up right across the street from 5 Acre Woods and when she heard about the work party, she said “I just had to come, I have such special memories here.”

Katie is now a children’s environmental teacher and would be interested in helping to develop possible educational programs at 5 Acre Woods.

The work party events will take place throughout 2018 on the first Saturday of the month from 9am until noon.

Everyone is invited to join in, as a permanent forest preserve is shaped for generations of LFP residents and the many species of wildlife who live there, and also to help maintain and build on the integrity of LFP’s stream health.

Children and teens were working together happily learning about how and why ivy needs to be trimmed off trees.

Did you know that ivy will eventually suffocate a tree if not removed at least three feet up from the base? And that will cut off enough of the ivy to establish its die-back further up the tree? Overhearing these explanations to the children’s many questions already establishes 5 Acre Woods as an educational haven and playground for all.

Mark Phillips with a fistful of ivy
Here’s a place for the imagination to wander and widen. And for residents from all of Lake Forest Park to gather and get to know each other better while working in the woods with family members, friends and neighbors.

It doesn’t get much better than this in building community. Experiencing the deep pride that goes along with this effort is a real example of the history that has made this and the many other preservation efforts possible in Lake Forest Park.

Mark your calendars for the next monthly work party on Saturday, February 3rd and please join in, too! 

 The Friends of Five Acre Woods do a great job of providing drinks and food snacks to keep the energies going throughout the morning.

For more information about the 5 Acre Wood project that was purchased by the City with much support, time and efforts on the part of the Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation, see their website.

Donna Hawkey, a 21-year resident of Lake Forest Park, can be reached at dhawkey@comcast.net



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Damian McGinty (Glee, Celtic Thunder) coming to Shoreline May 5

Damian McGinty
Join Irish singer, songwriter, and actor Damian McGinty on May 5 at Shoreline Community College Theater on his biggest solo tour to date, showcasing music and behind-the-scenes insights from his upcoming EP of original songs. This tour will be fans’ first opportunity to hear these songs live, and to share with Damian in the excitement and stories behind the album.

In his 10+ years in the business and nearly half a million miles, he’s met thousands of people, heard their stories, and been a keen observer of humanity. The roads he has traveled, literally and figuratively, have shaped his world view. As his father says, “every day’s a school day.” And, Damian has come to believe, everyone we meet has something to teach us.

The songs on Damian’s upcoming EP are filled with heartfelt lyrics that are honest, vulnerable, and true. Listeners will recognize in these stories their own lives, loves, struggles, losses, and joys. The lyrics and tunes, while personal and intimate, also reflect our shared experiences, and are infused with Damian's intense connection to and compassion for the people and the world around him.

In his more than ten years, Damian has gathered a fanbase that ranges in age from zero to their 90s. While some might shy away from such an eclectic scope, Damian embraces it with songs that are both timeless and fresh. His philosophy is that of inclusiveness. We are, ultimately, all the same, and we are all seeking the same things: truth, belonging, love.

“When I write songs, I’m trying to capture a moment, a feeling, an emotion. It’s extremely personal, but also, I hope, relatable and universal.”

Fans know Damian as one of the original performers with the international hit group Celtic Thunder, as well as from his role as Rory Flanagan on Glee.

Purchase tickets online for concert at Shoreline Community College Theatre, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133.



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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Troll Bridge

Troll Bridge by Neil Gaiman
Illustrations by Colleen Doran (graphic novel)

Young Jack knows his fairy tales, so when he first meets the troll under an old railroad bridge, he offers bargains.

"Don't eat me, eat my sister, she's much bigger." But she isn't, and the troll knows it. "Don't eat me, I'm still puny. Wait until I'm bigger." The troll agrees, and Jack runs away to safety. In true fairy tale tradition, Jack returns twice more. And the third meeting is the most important one.

This brief story showcases the author's knack for establishing a character with very few words, and Colleen Doran's pictures allow the story to be pared down even further without losing the subtle dark, spooky shiver on the last page.

I didn't love the illustrations of Jack, but the depiction of the Troll is perfect.

Recommended for ages 12 to adult. This story was originally part of Snow White, Blood Red (1993), a collection of re-told fairy tales collected by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling which is also recommended for adult readers.

The events may not have happened; still, the story is true.  --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS



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Eagle Scout Blood Drive on January 27th

Nicholas King, a Shorecrest High School sophomore and Boy Scout with Troop 348 in Lake Forest Park, is seeking donors for his blood drive on Saturday, January 27th at the Lake Forest Park Elementary School. 

He needs 50 donors (and 15 first-time donors) for his Eagle Scout project to be successful.

Every donation saves three lives! Even 16 and 17 year olds can donate with parent permission.

Sign up is easy, just click on this link for an on-line form and select a donation time.

Feel free to contact BloodWorks NW (425-412-1017) with any questions.



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Cartoon: Year of the Dog



Chinese New Year is Friday, February 16, 2018. 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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Crime in Shoreline - two weeks ending 12-25-17

Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Selected items from the Shoreline police blotter, two weeks ending December 25, 2017.

Trending: Business Trespasses for shoplifting, causing a scene, masturbating, sleeping in doorway, dumpster diving, drunk and stealing wine.

Stores involved: Goodwill, Fred Meyer, McDonalds on Bothell Way, McDonalds on Ballinger, Club Hollywood, Central Market, Costco, Bartells, Sears, U Smile USA, Seattle Restaurant Supply, America's Best Value motel, Shoreline Motel, Aurora Safeway, Walgreens at 145th.

Trending: Car prowls - notable because none were at parks. Public streets, business and restaurant parking lots.

12-11  Person in Kayu Kayu Ac park at 9:20pm was arrested on misdemeanor warrants, then found in possession of meth.
12-12  Car parked at restaurant at 145th and Bothell Way was prowled - window broken, laptop stolen.
12-13  Homeless man stole food from Aurora Safeway.
12-14  Person contacted for Trespass at Aurora Village Starbucks had outstanding criminal warrants.
12-15  Ditto - but at Central Market.
12-15  1200 block of NE 160 - suspicious male pulls over to talk to school girls at bus stop.
12-15  Homeowner may have interrupted burglary at 15xx NE 147th.
12-18  Burglary at New Castle apts - three suspects in custody.
12-19  Baskin Robbins at N 185 robbed - no weapon displayed.
12-19  Restroom tagged at Echo Lake Park.
12-19  Customer at AV Starbucks left behind a bag with their wallet; barista turned it over to police.
12-19  Burglar broke bathroom window with a rock, entered house and rummaged through paperwork. 149xx Linden.
12-20  Woman booked into jail for biting her boyfriend on the neck.
12-20  Mail theft 154xx 2nd NE. Vehicle used was dark VW Jetta WA plates BBX8578.
12-20  Burglary 145xx Evanston - possible suspect information.
12-21  Suspect caught just before 3am, trying to pry open the door at Whistle Workwear.
12-21  Person in motel gets drunk and calls crisis clinic threatening suicide by wrapping phone cord around neck and jumping from balcony. Mental health referral.
12-22  Man reports being assaulted in parking lot of Viking Sports Bar.
12-23  Parked car at 160xx Ashworth vandalized with barbecue sauce and kicking.



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WeatherWatcher: Active weather week ahead


Forecast: We have an active weather week ahead of us. First a series of fronts are expected to bring waves of rain through Thursday night. Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-40's to low 50's all week long.

Model forecasts for Thursday have been consistently showing solutions for a possible wind storm for the past two days now. There are no specific details yet but it's been consistent enough to prompt a special weather statement from the National Weather Service.

It is possible we will have a wind advisory or high wind warning issued in the late Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon time frame this week.

Beyond Thursday and into next weekend we are looking at less steady rain and more showers. Temperatures may be cooling down a bit, as well, into the mid 30's to mid 40's.

December in review: For the majority of the month of December we had a west coast ridge of high pressure pushing the jet stream well to the north of our region. The result of the jet stream shift was leaving us dry for the majority of the month. We had a 12 day streak of no measurable precipitation and 18 days total in the month with no measurable precipitation. Despite the dry periods, we still were pretty close to our normal average rainfall total for the month.

The weather event of the month was getting nearly four inches of accumulated snowfall Christmas Eve into Christmas morning making it officially a White Christmas in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. The previous two White Christmases were 2008 and 1990.

Here's the precipitation graph for December:


Daily rain events:


Last but not least, the daily high and low temperature graph, compared to the station average:


For current weather conditions please visit www.shorelineweather.com.



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Photos: Shoreline police station construction

Saturday, January 6, 2018

The one story police addition at City Hall
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The new Shoreline Police station is starting to take shape at City Hall on N 175th.

In the interior, the Planning department is settled in its new quarters on the third floor, complete with public access for permit applications.

Police station under construction N 175th
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Space on the first floor vacated by Planning is being remodeled for the police offices. The building addition on the east side of City Hall will include a sally port so prisoners can be loaded and unloaded inside a secure place.

The remodel includes parking for police vehicles onsite.

It is expected to be completed by May 2018.


Completion date updated to May 2018

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All Home looking for volunteers to help with one night homeless count

All Home is looking for volunteers to help with the Point in Time Count of the north King county homeless population to be held the early morning of January 26.

Point In Time (PIT) counts are a critical source of data on the number and characteristics of people who are homeless in the United States. All Home is working in conjunction with Applied Survey Research (ASR) to conduct the 2018 count this year.

These data are used to measure homelessness on a local and national level and are published annually on the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Exchange website, which can be viewed by Continuums of Care (CoCs) and the general public. PIT count data are also provided annually to Congress as part of the Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR). The AHAR is used by Congress, HUD, other federal departments, and the general public to understand the nature and extent of homelessness.

The Seattle/King County count will take place during the early morning hours of Friday, January 26, 2018. Nearly all street count activities will occur between 2am and 6am.

Volunteers will work in small groups and be matched with a currently or formerly homeless "guide" from the community to conduct a visual tally of homeless persons across King County on the 26th. 

These guides, with lived experience of homelessness, will lead the team in canvassing their count area, using their direct knowledge and expertise to collect the most accurate data possible. Volunteers will meet their team members and guide at a central deployment site before walking / driving their assigned routes and aiding with data collection.

For more information on deployment site locations, visit the All Home website.

Interested volunteers can register here.

For general questions contact Michelle Valdez or Laura Petry (ASR).


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Homes sales in Shoreline during December 2017

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





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