Smiles for Veterans - free dental day Saturday, March 3

Thursday, February 15, 2018

Saturday, March 3, 2018, 8am to 4pm, on a first come, first served basis, the Pima Medical Dental Clinic on 9709 3rd Ave NE, Seattle 98115, offers exams, cleanings, fillings and extractions for Veterans and homeless people.


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Fire and Water: Shoreline Fire to stage practice drills at North City Water maintenance site

Shoreline Fire training tower. Now they can train in the old
Northwest church building on 15th NE, thanks to
the North City Water District. Photo courtesy SL Fire.
From North City Water District

Our new Maintenance Facility is making steady progress: we’re close to submitting permits to the City of Shoreline, and hope to put the first contract for Site Work out to bid this spring.

However the most exciting news during this first stage is an opportunity to collaborate with a local government agency: Shoreline Fire Department will be using the property for multiple training exercises with other regional fire departments, before the site work (and eventual building demolition) begins.

Other than various fire department vehicles on the site, you won’t see much activity: most of the training will be taking place inside the vacant buildings. There will also be NO burning… if you see something that resembles smoke, it’s “Hollywood” smoke, not the real thing.

Shoreline Fire training hoist. Firefighters train
 under many kinds of conditions.
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire via NC Water
We’re thrilled that these old buildings can serve a final purpose — not only helping our local Shoreline Fire Department with various response and training efforts, but also providing an opportunity for them to practice with neighboring departments, helping all of them better anticipate and support each other in the event of a real emergency.
Once these training efforts are complete and our permit is in hand, we’ll begin the first phase of the project: demolition of existing structures, installation of utilities and related infrastructure, followed by improvements along each of the three sides of the property.

The second contract for Building Construction will go out later in 2018. We opted to separate the efforts into two contracts, given how competitive the construction market is, and how committed we are to finding any and all methods to stay on budget.

If you have any questions about this project, or about the fire department training exercises, feel free to give us a call at 206-362-8100.



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Crash snarls morning traffic on SR 522 in Lake Forest Park

A three vehicle collision on SR 522 just north of NE 145th Street around 8am Thursday morning backed up traffic from Kenmore to NE 145th.

One vehicle was disabled and blocking the southbound lane. With only one lane open, traffic was crawling through Lake Forest Park.

A tow truck responded quickly and cleared the roadway.



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Shorecrest Girls play Saturday for District Championship

Julia Stand as a frosh player
Photo by Wayne Pridemore
The Shorecrest Girls basketball team drubbed Lynnwood by a 58-36 count in the Northwest One District 3A semi-finals Tuesday night at Mountlake Terrace.

They will face Stanwood this Saturday at 5pm up at Jackson HS for the District Championship. Both teams have qualified for next weekend’s State Tournament regional round.

The Scots defeated the Spartans 55-51 in the Stanwood gym on February 5.

In the Lynnwood game, the Scots (16-6 this season) sputtered some at the beginning, but soon found their legs thanks to the outside shooting of sophomore Amanda Lee, whose ‘three-atrics’ included five baskets from behind the 3-point line. And senior captain Julia Strand delivered her usual brilliant performance, scoring 18, with the majority coming from quick cuts under the basket along with one 3-pointer.

Strand, the leading scorer on the SC State Championship team from two years ago, was lost last year to a knee injury suffered in the second game of the season. This year’s team is young, with Strand and Shelby Gresch the only seniors.

“Saturday will be the biggest stage this team has seen, but I think we’ll be ready,” said Strand.




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Seattle Rose Society seminar at Sky on Saturday

Wednesday, February 14, 2018


Saturday, February 17th 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Everything’s Coming Up Roses! Seattle Rose Society

Roses are the very emblem of romance and beauty, and they perform brilliantly here in the mild climate of the Northwest when you meet their basic needs.

Join rosarians from the Seattle Rose Society for a full day of rose mania. An affiliate of the American Rose Society, the Seattle Rose Society has been promoting — and growing — roses here since 1913! 

Among other activities, the Rose Society helped plan the Woodland Park Zoo Rose Garden (now a nationally recognized site with over 300 varieties), and every June they hold a Rose Show in which local rosarians and amateurs can compete.

The Rose Society will hold four seminars on specific aspects of rose growing, and experts will be available to share their enthusiasm throughout the day. Come for one or more of the seminars, or come for the full day!

10 am - Rose Pruning- Roses require yearly pruning to perform their best. Fortunately, learning  the basics for different varieties (hybrid teas, shrubs, climbers, tree roses) is not difficult.

11 am - Rose Selection- Over a century’s experience goes into these top picks for the Northwest!

Noon - Break

1 pm - Planting, Mulching, Feeding, and Fertilizing Your Roses- Roses reward proper care with  lavish bloom! Learn how to get the most out of your plants.

2 pm - Disease Control- Proper siting, pruning, and care of your roses can prevent many common  problems. But if you have had problems with blackspot or mildew or other issues, let the region’s experts tell you the gentlest ways to address them. 

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Paper shredding event Mar 31

Shred event on Saturday, March 31, 2018 from 10am – 2pm at upper level of Aurora Square, on Westminster Way west of N 155th.

The Shred-It van will be parked near the entrance at 15505 Westminster Way N., Shoreline.

The event is a fundraiser for Shoreline Relay for Life (American Cancer Society). All donations are welcome and there is a five banker box limit.



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Áegis Living free seminar Tuesday

Áegis Living presents a free seminar on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 from 6 to 7:30pm at  their facility at 14900 First Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

RSVP at 206-455-6527.



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Update: private property redevelopment at and around Aurora Square

Image courtesy City of Shoreline
Several major pieces of property in and around the Aurora Square shopping area have been in play for several years.

Here's the update from the City of Shoreline:

Sears
Sears sold its 17 acre property property to Merlone Geier Partners in mid-2017 and is closing retail operations in April 2018. Merlone Geier Partners launched a website in January 2018 to solicit input and provide updates on redevelopment progress.

Super China Buffet site
The Super China Buffet site application to replace the restaurant with an apartment building expired in 2017. The applicant was unable to get a needed internal shopping center operational agreement amendment from the other CRA property owners.

Triangle property on Aurora
The triangle property between Westminster Way N and Aurora Avenue N was proceeding in 2016 when the developer, Lobsang Dargey, ran into legal issues with the SEC. The property was put into receivership, and the City worked with the Receiver to get the buildings demolished and is now working with the company that has the project under contract, Trammell Crow Residential.

TCR has resolved two major hurdles: 1) resolved bankruptcy issues, and 2) received approval on its environmental cleanup plan of former dry cleaner contamination from the Department of Ecology. Now the 324-unit project is completing the building permit process and hopes to break ground in June 2018.



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Intersection at Westminster and 155th redesign

The City of Shoreline will hold a Westminster and 155th Intersection Design Project Public Meeting on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 from 6pm to 7:30pm at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N Shoreline 98133

Help us transform Westminster Way into a place you’d like to stroll. Come comment on the plan.

Project information is available here,

There is a conceptual design for the intersection that includes:
  • Squaring up the intersection
  • Upgrading bicycle and pedestrian facilities
  • Rebuilding the signal
  • Adding natural drainage
  • Place making
This project supports the Aurora Square Community Renewal Area



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LFP Deputy Mayor Catherine Stanford elected 2018 Director at Large of the Sound Cities Association

LFP Deputy Mayor Catherine Stanford
Deputy Mayor Catherine Stanford of Lake Forest Park has been elected a 2018 Sound Cities Association (SCA) Director at Large, one of the top five officers of the organization, which represents 38 King County cities and provides a regional voice for nearly one million people.

“Deputy Mayor Stafford brings tremendous experience to our Board and is known as catalyst who can get things done, locally and regionally,” said Deanna Dawson, SCA Executive Director. 
“We look forward to her leadership as an officer of our Association in 2018.”

SCA provides regional direction in areas such as economic and community development, transportation, land use, health, government operations, the environment, education, public safety, social welfare and other public policy issues.

Catherine Stanford was first elected to City Council in 2008 and is currently serving her third term on the Council. Prior to serving on the Council, she served on the Lake Forest Park Planning Commission for ten years (Chair for five) and the Board of Third Place Commons, chairing the Farmers Market Committee.

Deputy Mayor Stanford also served as President, Puget Sound Regional Council Economic Development District Board, and is a Board Member, King County Economic Development Council.

Her career spans over 35 years in commercial real estate and includes work in both the public and the private sectors. She is currently the owner of a Seattle-based consulting business that specializes in real estate and assists clients in government and public affairs; strategic planning; and property development. Her clients include municipalities; developers; non-profit groups and industry associations. She also teaches classes in Strategic Facilities Planning and Project Management.

Prior to starting her own business, she was the Director of Real Estate for Pike Place Market in Seattle; Corporate Real Estate Manager for a worldwide high-tech manufacturing company in the San Francisco Bay area; and Director of Asset Management for a real estate development company, also located in the San Francisco Bay area.

SCA, which was formerly known as the Suburban Cities Association, was established more than 40 years ago to help King County cities act locally and partner regionally to create vital and thriving communities through advocacy, education, leadership, mutual support and networking.



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46th District telephone town hall Monday

Sen. David Frockt, Rep. Gerry Pollet, and Rep. Javier Valdez, legislators representing the 46th Legislative District will hold a Tele-Town Hall meeting with 46th legislative district constituents.

7:00pm – 8:00pm, Monday, February 19, 2018

Live on your phone! Calls will go out to thousands of homes throughout the 46th legislative district.

When you pick up, you’ll be able to listen live and ask a question.

If you don’t get a call but want to participate, call 877-229-8493 and use ID Code 116293

You can sign up to take part on your wireless phone here

Listen live online

Your state lawmakers want to hear directly from you on the issues that you care about in the state legislature, from schools to climate change, safe roads to fairer taxes.

46th Legislative District has part of King County and the city of Seattle including Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and Lake City.



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Jobs: Bethel Lutheran Church

A new position is open at Bethel Lutheran Church: Director of Community Engagement. This is a full-time position with benefits focused on community engagement and outreach:

The first point of contact for community groups and individuals, the DCE oversees Bethel’s community engagement and day-to-day operations including (but not limited to): helping lead congregational outreach and evangelism, communications and social media, facility management, and general office duties.

For the complete job description, qualifications, and expectations go to DoCE Description

Bethel Lutheran is located at 17529 15th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155 in North City.



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Valentine's Day Wednesday


Also Ash Wednesday and the day Oregon was born - statehood day 1859.



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Valentine's Day on Thursday at the Edmonds Art Walk


Stroll romantic downtown Edmonds during Art Walk this Thursday, February 15th from 5-8pm

Valentine's Day may be on Wednesday this year, but you can extend the romance by taking your sweetheart on a lovely evening stroll through the charming and picturesque downtown this Thursday for Art Walk Edmonds.

Demonstrations abound this month! Darlene Gentry Lucas will be at Cascadia Museum (190 Sunset Ave) sharing her acrylics as watercolor technique. Sue Robertson at ARTspot (408 Main St) will be revealing some secret texture-making tricks. Don't forget to stop in at Aria Studio Gallery (535 Main St) at 6:30pm where Joan Archer always demonstrates watercolors.

If you and your sweetie would rather look than learn, be sure to stop in Cole Gallery (107 5th Ave S) to see Pam Ingalls' amazing show "Facing Edmonds," featuring the notables as well as ordinary citizens from our fair town. Franky Castle is back this month at Hunni Co. (186 Sunset Ave) with his unique take on Edmonds as well as local artist Drie Chapek. Multidimensional drawings by Phil Keane at Edmonds Vision Center (201 5th Ave S) are incredibly detailed, and Nilia Fajardo will showcase bright and fun alcohol inks and mixed media at Windermere Real Estate (210 5th Ave S).

Sure to tug on your heartstrings this month is the featured art show by local aspiring artists of area elementary schools. Coldwell Banker Bain (108 5th Ave S) will feature the artwork of Seaview Elementary. Art from Edmonds Elementary will grace the walls of RE/MAX Direct Realty (110 4th Ave N). The art shows are a kick-off for “Read Across America” Day on March 2nd.

There is so much more! Murder-mysteries, photography, pottery, abstracts, mixed media -- you will surely find what makes your heart go pitter-patter at this month's Art Walk. Check out the map to plan your route. Then come walk with us!

Click here to download the Art Walk Map!


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Lent at Bethel Lutheran in North City



Bethel Lutheran Church invites all to gather for a meal and/or worship during the Lent season. The church is located in North City at 17529 15th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155. 206-362-4334.



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46th District Dems meet Thursday night

Thursday Night is Climate Change Action Night for the 46th District Democrats 

We will hear from a dynamite panel moderated by our own former Chair Jesse Piedfort, now of the Sierra Club.

State Supreme Court Justice Sheryl McCloud will be stopping by for a chat.

Doors open at 6:30pm for the Social Hour, featuring the Climate Change Action tabling fair, as well as Justice McCloud, who will be available for meet-and-greet.

The meeting will start promptly at 7pm. First presentation is from Justice McCloud, then the panel presentation starts just before 7:30pm.

They meet at the Mennonite Church Auditorium in the heart of Lake City (3120 NE 125th St)

Parking is available behind the building and across the street at the VA / Chase Bank lot after 6pm. Bikes can be secured in the building, out of the weather. Many Metro bus routes serve Lake City. 

46th District meetings are fully ADA accessible.



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Jobs: Center for Human Services

The Center for Human Services, with several locations along 15th Ave NE in Shoreline, has job openings, primarily in Behavioral Health (Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment). 

They accept resumes and cover letters electronically (via email). Application procedures are outlined in each job announcement. Bi-Lingual/Bi-Cultural Candidates are encouraged to apply.




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Valentine's Day - Sole Mates



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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Public invited to American Legion pancake breakfast Feb 24


Here’s an idea to brighten your day!

On Saturday, February 24, don’t bother making breakfast and doing the breakfast dishes. Instead, come to American Legion Post 227 and let us make breakfast for you.

Better yet, bring along some friends and neighbors to enjoy that breakfast and some good conversation with you.



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Neal Shusterman and Holly Black at Third Place Books this week

Neal Shusterman presents his sequel to Scythe and Holly Black reads from her new series at Third Place Books author events Friday and Saturday.

The authors typically read from their book, talk about the book, answer questions from the audience, and then sign the copies that fans have purchased.


Third Place Books is located on the upper level of Town Center in Lake Forest Park at the intersection of Ballinger Way and Bothell Way.

Neal Shusterman
Thunderhead (Simon and Schuster)
Friday, February 16 at 6 pm

Rowan and Citra take opposite stances on the morality of the Scythedom, putting them at odds — and the Thunderhead is not pleased — in this chilling sequel to the Printz Honor Book Scythe from National Book Award winner and New York Times bestselling author of the Unwind dystology.

Holly Black - The Cruel Prince
Saturday, 17 February | 6 pm

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black, the first book in a stunning new series about a mortal girl who finds herself caught in a web of royal faerie intrigue.



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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Scythe

Tuesday, February 13, 2018


Neal Shusterman will read from his new book and sign copies on Friday, February 16 at 6pm at Third Place Books.

Scythe by Neal Shusterman

In this futuristic dystopia, death has been eliminated. Diseases are gone, injuries can be fixed, and humans will live forever unless they are purposely, permanently killed by a licensed "Scythe." The scythes are responsible to keep the world's resources sustainable by deliberately selecting individuals to glean from the population.

Citra and Rowan are unwilling apprentices to Scythe Faraday, who teaches them the art of killing with poisons, knives, swords, guns, and their bare hands. They are not unwilling to learn what Faraday has to teach ... until a rival Scythe imposes a new rule: only one of the apprentices will be chosen as Scythe, and that one must kill the other.

Of course, things go terribly wrong. The author's talent lies in creating a thought-provoking narrative so compelling that even reluctant readers will be anxious to find out what goes wrong next.

This is first in a new series but does not end on a suspenseful note, so it's okay to stop reading at the end of this volume. Book #2 Thunderhead is scheduled for publication in November 2017.

Blood and death, but not generally gory. Minimal cussing. A few kisses and no sex, although a forbidden romance will probably develop in later volumes.

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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School levies passing in first election returns

With 25% of the ballots counted, both Shoreline Schools' levies are passing.

The replacement levy for education is passing with 66.4% of the votes being Yes.

The replacement levy for technology is passing with 68%.

Most of the school measures in King County are passing. Some notable exceptions are the Tahoma School District, which is failing all three of its propositions and the Snoqualmie School District, which is failing both of its levies. The Kent School District is failing one proposition and passing the other.

Mercer Island has the highest pass rate so far, with 71% of voters saying Yes. They also consistently rank as one of the best school districts in the state.

We'll see if any of these change over the next few days. Dropbox ballots were picked up at 8pm Tuesday; ballots mailed Tuesday will take a couple of days to get into election headquarters.

You can find out if your ballot has been counted on this page.

--Diane Hettrick



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Auditions for summer intensive at Olympic Ballet School in Edmonds

Grace - Olympic Ballet
Olympic Ballet School, official school of Olympic Ballet Theatre based in Edmonds, will be holding auditions for its 2018 Summer Intensive this Saturday, February 17th. 
Information available here

Audition schedule

Saturday FEBRUARY 17:

9:45-11:15 (Boys and Girls ages 12-15)
11:00-12:30 (Boys and Girls ages 8-11)
11:15-12:45 (Boys and Girls ages 16+)

Saturday MARCH 10:

9:45-11:15 (Boys and Girls ages 12-15)
11:00-12:30 (Boys and Girls ages 8-11)
11:15-12:45 (Boys and Girls ages 16+)

Location: Olympic Ballet School Studios, 700 Main St, Edmonds 98020

On the day of the audition, registration / check in will take place at the Olympic Ballet administrative office (Room #306). Check in begins at 9am.

To Register: Contact the administrative office or call 425-774-7570.

If an interested student is not able to make the listed audition times, contact Artistic Director Mara Vinson to arrange an evaluation class. International students accepted. Video auditions accepted.

All auditions take place at Olympic Ballet Studios 700 Main Street, Edmonds 98020. Audition fee is $25 with preregistration or $35 at the door. Exact cash or check only. Please make check payable to Olympic Ballet School.

NEW THIS YEAR: Housing is available for non-local students, including international students, for summer intensive duration.



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WeatherWatcher: Wet snow mixed with rain possible


As of 10pm Tuesday night there are reports around the area of snow mixing with rain, especially in the north of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. Temperatures got a little colder than expected and there are actually light snow accumulations in Marysville and Everett, with snow falling in parts of Edmonds and Lynnwood as well. I've also gotten a report that rain has changed over to snow in the Hillwood neighborhood in Shoreline.

Our La Niña pattern that we have been expecting all winter finally set up this week and is generating a cool northwest flow over the region. This has been persistent enough over the past few days to bring snow levels down to the lowlands in spots. Accumulation is not expected and the National Weather Service still has only rain forecasted for Tuesday night and Wednesday.

What to expect: Snow to mix in with rain at times, at other times it could be all snow in the overnight hours with some spotty, wet accumulations of a dusting to maybe an inch. As long as we stay above freezing anything that does stick probably won't last long. This system is not likely to be a major winter weather event. Sorry kids, this probably won't make Wednesday a snow day.

The main precipitation will likely end around 10am Wednesday morning with some partial clearing and showers. Another system moves in Thursday afternoon which could be marginally cold enough to see some snowflakes mix in with the rain or a change to wet snow. Thursday night through the weekend we have equal chances of rain or snow. Farther out forecasts show that we will continue to slowly cool down. The forecasts are too far out to tell right now but Sunday evening into next week could be a snow event. We need to keep an eye this. I'll be providing updates as conditions develop and forecasts become more certain.

For current weather conditions visit http://www.shorelineweather.com



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Photo: Flowers for Valentine's Day

Photo by Lee Lageschulte


Fred Meyer has a display of primroses, which are bright, cheerful little outdoor plants. These are destined to become valentine's day gifts.

Valentine's Day is this Wednesday, February 14.



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Opioid overdose reversal medication to be available at public high schools and college dorms

Rep. Gerry Pollet D-46
The Washington House of Representatives adopted a bill Monday which would ensure that the opioid overdose reversal medication, naloxone (also known as Narcan), will be available at public high schools and college dorms across Washington.

The overdose reversal medication is easily administered – usually by a nasal spray – and extremely effective in reversing overdoses. There are virtually no risks from administering the drug mistakenly. A delay of even a few minutes, while waiting for first responders, can be fatal.

HB 2390, introduced by 46th District Representative Gerry Pollet (D-Seattle, Lake Forest Park and Kenmore), will ensure that there is one school staff member on site trained to recognize overdoses and administer the overdose reversal medication.

At public college dorms, the college will have a plan for where the naloxone is stored and who is trained to administer it, such as residence hall aides. The bill protects someone who is designated and trained under the school and college policies from any liability for attempting to save a life, similar to legislation adopted for “epi-pens.”

HB 2390 was passed by the House on a 79-19 vote and now goes to the State Senate. Washington will be the first state in the nation to make provision for naloxone to be available at public schools and college dorms.

“We need to do everything possible to save the lives of young people during this opioid epidemic,” said Pollet. 
“It reaches everywhere in our state and, sadly, every school and college. Naloxone is safe and easily administered. We need to educate people to recognize overdoses and enable school and college dorm staff to administer – especially since so few public schools have nurses on hand.”

Pollet thanked citizen advocate Corina Pfeil of Kenmore for her “heroic citizenship and advocacy” on behalf of the legislation and developing materials and expert testimony as well as testimony from parents and others personally impacted by overdoses.

Rep. Gerry Pollet, D-Seattle (46th Legislative District), represents part of King County and the city of Seattle including Lake Forest Park, Kenmore and Lake City.



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LFP resident will read from her new book Thursday at Third Place Books

On Thursday, February 15, 2018, Alice K. Boatwright of Lake Forest Park will be reading from her new book, What Child is This? at Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park.

The reading and book signing will be held from 7-8:30pm. This event is free.

What Child is This? is the second book in her Ellie Kent mystery series, which was published by Cozy Cat Press in November 2017. 

The first book, Under An English Heaven, won the 2016 Mystery and Mayhem Grand Prize for best mystery and has generated an enthusiastic following.

Boatwright says that "While I have lived in Lake Forest Park since 2014, this series is inspired by my experiences as an ex-pat living in a village in the English Cotswolds. Like me, Ellie Kent is an American. In her case, love brings her to an English village as the vicar's new wife, but death keeps her guessing how long she'll be there. . .

What Child Is This? (Cozy Cat Press)
Thursday, February 15 at 7 pm
Third Place Books

Newlywed American Ellie Kent is looking forward to her first English village Christmas, but a missing Oxford student and an abandoned baby soon draw her away from the fireside into danger. When a body is discovered on Boxing Day, Ellie comes to believe these events may be linked to a group of teenage girls who identify with Shakespeare’s tragic Ophelia. The sequel to Under An English Heaven, winner of the 2016 Mystery and Mayhem Grand Prize.

Third Place Books is located on the upper level of Town Center, Lake Forest Park at the intersection of Ballinger Way and Bothell Way.


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Members sought for school naming committee

Gate at the old Children's Center
Photo by Dan Short
Shoreline School District is beginning the process to select a name for the new site that will be home to our Preschool, Early Childhood Education and Head Start programs. 

This new center is now under construction and slated for opening in December 2018.

The District is currently seeking individuals interested in sitting on a School Naming Committee.

The purpose of the committee is to develop and submit a list of at three potential names for the school to the Shoreline School Board for consideration.

Selected members would need to be available to attend 2-3 meetings to be scheduled between late February and early April.

If you are interested in serving on the committee, fill out the electronic application linked below or get a hard copy from your school's office. Applications are due by February 23, 2018.

Committee Application


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Rotary Club Breakfast Cook position available

Breakfast buffet
Rotary Club Breakfast Cook position available

Location: Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church, 17440 Brookside Blvd NE, Lake Forest Park 98155.

Time: Wednesday Breakfast served 7:20am

Pay: We pay $8 per attendee (average attendance 38) with a minimum count of 25.

That works out to be an average day pay of 38*8= $304 and an average monthly pay of 4.3*304= $1,307.

Our current cook says he spends $90 per week and buys the food at Costco or WinCo.

The average pay, less costs, is $214 per week.

Hours: Our current cook arrives around 5:30 am and leaves around 8:45 am.

Duties: Buy the food; prepare the breakfast and coffee; lay simple table setups (paper placemat and napkin); set out containers with knives, forks, and spoons and a stack of plates and cups; put dirty dishes and utensils in the fast, commercial dishwasher/sanitizer, and place them back on the shelf/drawer. He prepares the breakfast in the church kitchen which is separated from the meeting room by a counter. The buffet breakfast includes scrambled eggs, quiche, bacon, sausage patties, cubed fruit, granola, yogurt, and pastry.

Rotarians help with setting up the buffet, returning dirty dishes, and clearing the tables.

The job begins the first Wednesday in March 2018. We suggest those interested contact us and come to a breakfast in February for answers to questions.

Contact Claire Conway, President of LFP Rotary Club at 206-660-0501.



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Shorewood team to attend state bowling championships

Monday, February 12, 2018

Shorewood bowlers and coaches appreciate the
community support they received.

After a fundraising campaign by a parent, the Shorewood bowling team has enough money to send the whole team to the weekend state championships in Tacoma February 17-18, 2018.

After finding out that many of the team members did not have the money for the trip, Michelle Van Patten starting a fundraising campaign.

She set a goal of $2000 to pay for lodging and meals for the team.

The campaign is still open, but she has already raised $1670, which is enough to pay for lodging for the team, and for a team dinner after the practice session.

They are very appreciative of the support they received from family, friends, and community.



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53rd Annual State High School varsity bowling championships Feb 17-18

Kelly Kulick, TEAM USA
to attend State bowling finals
Shorewood and Shorecrest will both send teams

The 53rd Annual Washington State Bowling Proprietors’ Association (WSBPA), State High School Varsity Bowling Championships will be held Saturday and Sunday, February 17-18, 2018, at Narrows Plaza Bowl in University Place (Tacoma, WA) (2200 Mildred Avenue West),  Admission is FREE.

Two time Professional Women’s Bowling Association Champion and 12 time member of TEAM USA, Kelly Kulick, with Storm Bowling Products will be on hand all weekend and will throw out the ceremonial 1st ball Saturday morning at 10:30am along with the 24 team captains.

24 five-person teams will compete in three divisions along with 72 bowlers competing in a singles division. The event will take over two days to crown State Champions.

Teams qualified for the State Championships based on their order of finish in regional leagues held statewide between November 1st and January 31st.

More than 1,000 student athletes statewide participated during the bowling season. Now in its 53rd year, this is the 2nd longest running High School Bowling Championship in America, following only New York. Media coverage is invited and will be assisted.

Teams will bowl five, 5 games matches on Saturday beginning at 10:30 a.m. using the Swiss Format. Teams return Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. to bowl, five additional matches with total points won over the two days determining the State Champions.

Bowlers entered in the singles event will roll eight games of qualifications (5 on Saturday and 3 on Sunday), before the field is cut to the top 5 bowlers in each of three divisions for boys and girls.

A stair-step finals will match the 5th qualifier in a one game match against the 4th qualifier. Winners keep advancing to eventually face the high qualifier for the championship.

Team Event

Division I      Average Region
East Wenatchee  909     Central WA
Oak Harbor      903     Skagit
Moses Lake      901     Central WA
Shorewood       897     Northend
Bellarmine 1    880     Tacoma
Riverside       874     Skagit
Bellarmine 2    865     Tacoma
Valley 1        861     Spokane

Division II     Average
Omak    840     Central WA
Mt. Spokane     822     Spokane
Wenatchee       805     Central
Shorecrest      787     Northend
Shadle 1        787     Spokane
R.A. Long       768     Cowlitz
Ferndale        765     Skagit
Mariner         761     Snohomish

Division III    Average
Valley 2        759     Spokane
Shorewood 2     739     Northend
E. Wenatchee 2  736     Central WA
Castle Rock     736     Cowlitz
Rogers          732     Spokane
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The Washington State Bowling Proprietors’ Association is a State Chapter of the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America based in Arlington, Texas.



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Valentine's Day celebration at the Center

Join the friendly folk at the Senior Center on Wednesday, February 14th from 11:30am - 1:00pm for a lovely Valentine's Celebration for singles and couples alike.

Chef Donnie has planned a delightful lunch featuring poached Salmon, Leek Orzo Pasta, Romaine Orange Salad, with steamed veggies followed by a strawberry dessert and your choice of Champagne or Sparkling Cider (non alcoholic).

Following lunch, we will enjoy the music of Swing Shift, a few lively games, and share a few dance moves. Wear all the red you want to the center that day as we will have several door prizes to be raffled off during the event plus a few fun prizes for the following categories:
  1. who wore the most red to the celebration
  2. who fell in love on Valentine's Day 
  3. who proposed to their sweetheart on Valentine's Day

A $4 donation is suggested for seniors 60 and older. Persons under 60 can enjoy the event for $10. 

We want to extend a big thank you to Valentine's Celebration sponsor, Rosewood Courte Memory Care, for making this Valentine's a very special day for all of us.

See you at the Center - 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155 - southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus.



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King County Republicans to spend Grassroots Day at the Capitol Feb 19

Join the King County Republican Party for the 14th annual Grassroots Day at the Capitol on President’s Day, Monday, February 19th.

A chartered bus to Olympia will make stops along the way in Bellevue, Kent, Federal Way and Tacoma before reaching the Capitol in Olympia.

An exciting lineup of events are planned which include a visit and tour with State Treasurer Duane Davidson, a tour of the Secretary of State’s Office, a campus tour, lunch with our County Republican legislators and free time in the afternoon to meet with your legislators, explore the campus, view legislative activity, and much more.

The $50 registration includes round trip to Olympia, a boxed lunch from Meconi's, snacks, and a full day touring the Capitol.

To purchase tickets, click here.



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Housing Options for Seniors - Tuesday



Richmond Beach Community Association presents the first lecture in its Health and Wellness Speaker Series on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, 7pm at the Richmond Beach Congregational Church, 1512 NW 195th St, Shoreline 98177.

Presentations focus on the well-being of seniors and those who care for them.

The community is invited - the presentations are free.



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Lincoln's Birthday February 12, 1809

Sunday, February 11, 2018



Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) was an American statesman and lawyer who served as the 16th President of the United States from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. Lincoln led the United States through its Civil War—its bloodiest war and perhaps its greatest moral, constitutional, and political crisis.[2][3] In doing so, he preserved the Union, paved the way for the abolition of slavery, strengthened the federal government, and modernized the economy.

Born in Hodgenville, Kentucky, Lincoln grew up on the western frontier in Kentucky and Indiana. Largely self-educated, he became a lawyer in Illinois, a Whig Party leader, and was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives, in which he served for eight years. Elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1846, Lincoln promoted rapid modernization of the economy and opposed the Mexican–American War.

After a single term, he returned to Illinois and resumed his successful law practice. Reentering politics in 1854, he became a leader in building the new Republican Party, which had a statewide majority in Illinois. As part of the 1858 campaign for US Senator from Illinois, Lincoln took part in a series of highly publicized debates with his opponent and rival, Democrat Stephen A. Douglas; Lincoln spoke out against the expansion of slavery, but lost the race to Douglas. In 1860, Lincoln secured the Republican Party presidential nomination as a moderate from a swing state, though most delegates originally favored other candidates. Though he gained very little support in the slaveholding states of the South, he swept the North and was elected president in 1860.

--Wikipedia



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Rob Oxford: Help Dad? vs. Help, Dad!

Rob Oxford
Help Dad? vs. Help, Dad!
By Rob Oxford

Sometimes it's hard to admit but I was very much the Prodigal Son. The youngest of three boys, both my brothers joined the service out of high school. Both were platoon leaders and both graduated as top cadets of their respective units. 

Now how was I supposed to compete with that?

I didn't even join the service. I was close, I took the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery), passed the physical examination, I even met with a counselor to determine the direction in which I wanted to head, but sadly when it came time to take the oath, I chickened out. I'm not proud of it, it would have been good for me I'm sure, but that was 40 years ago.

My Father, on the other hand, was career military. That's what you did in 1937, you went to college or you defended your country. He defended his country. He worked hard his whole life and I admired him, but we knocked heads. That's what you did in 1977.

Growing up we were assigned chores. We made our beds with hospital corners before going to school every day, washed our own dishes, folded our own clothes, dusted furniture, took out the trash, the usual. We also worked outside in the yard. I believe that was my Dad's favorite spot, just as it is mine. Out in the yard with the birds, the worms, the trees and the weeds. Our lawn and flowerbeds were always meticulously well groomed. My Father insisted on it and my Mother appreciated it.

But helping Dad meant being given an assignment and completing it to his specifications. You didn't work alongside or with Dad, you worked for him. He had his own assignments. It would have been nice to work side by side and laugh, joke or ask questions while doing things together, but that just wasn't his style.

I believe his philosophy (although never directly expressed) was, "we'll get more done if we work separately". I also don't believe he was much into meaningless chit chat. I've adopted a similar style. Mine however is more out of necessity. I work a lot of overtime each week and there's much to be done on the weekends. So if I do this and my boys do that ... you get the idea.

My Father-in-Law is different and I am so very thankful. His name is Jim, but we call him Macko. Not Grandpa or Granddad, just Macko. Macko is retired and likes to tinker. There really isn't much he can't do. Now I don't think he particularly likes doing yard work, but when it comes to fixing things of a mechanical nature, car maintenance or installations of any kind, he is the Mack Daddy or "Macko-Daddy" and he and my eldest son do many of these things side by side. He has taught my son things I could never have taught him.

At first I was jealous of the time they spent together, I was always at work and they were always fixing bikes or washing cars, rebuilding motors or running errands. But I've come to realize that my son is the man he is today and I do mean "man", because of the time he has spent with his parents as well as his grandparents.

Both of my sons know that if they ever need anything, their Mom and Dad will always be there and so will their Grandparents. Much the same, I know that asking "Can you help Dad?", isn't as much fun as helping Macko and that's understandable. However, knowing that the words "Help, Dad!" are reserved for me and me alone makes it all worthwhile.



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Join Habitat for Humanity to build houses in Honduras

Habitat for Humanity is building homes for low-income families in Honduras on August 18 to 26 and they are looking for volunteers to go with them.

Find out more at their informational meeting on Monday, February 12, 2018. The meeting will be at 6pm at their Lynnwood Office 16929 Highway 99, Lynnwood.

Find out more about more about the Honduras trip here.

Questions? Email Global Village Trip Leader Katie Rickel or call 425-405-7156.


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American Legion Post 227 visits the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum

From left Jerry Pickard, Justin Spielmann, Larry Fischer.

Text and photos by Jerry Pickard

On Tuesday, January 23, 2018 Post Commander Larry Fischer and Post Historian Jerry Pickard traveled to Paine Field to meet Education Coordinator Justin Spielmann at the Flying Heritage and Combat Armor Museum.

Commander Fischer had met docent Paul Miller, a twenty year Air Force veteran, at a Veterans Day event in Edmonds.

Mr. Miller invited Cmdr. Fischer to visit the Flying Heritage Museum to tour the facility during his Friday shift and take information as a Post presenter of the museum.

Russian trainer bi-plane (restored)

Mr. Miller set up a meeting with Justin Spielmann, Education Coordinator at the Museum.

Pratt and Whitney R-2800-79. Cut away training engine.

We met Mr. Spielmann at the entrance to the Museum. Commander Fischer exchanged paperwork with Mr. Spielmann, who then gave a tour of the facility.

Japanese Type 95 Ha-Go Tank (battle Damaged)

We saw many beautifully restored aircraft and combat armor pieces, some restored to new condition and some showing battle damage.

FQ-1D Corsair Fighter aircraft. Navy and Marine Corps flew these
very successfully against the Japanese in the Pacific War

The tour was very interesting with many aircraft restored to flight status and flown during the summer airshows. Many more were on static display.

Bell UH-1B Iroquois Gunship commonly known as a "HUEY" to the troops.

I highly recommend a visit to the Museum if you have an interest in aircraft and armor. There are many related pieces of equipment on display in two buildings. It can take a few hours to see everything.

They are located at 3407 109th St SW, Everett 98204. Their web address is FlyingHeritage.com



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Ballots due by Tuesday

The ballots for the Shoreline School District replacement levies (education and technology) are due in by Tuesday, February 13, 2018.

Ballot drop boxes are in place at Lake Forest Park City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155 and the Shoreline Public Library, 345 NE 175th, Shoreline 98155.

Ballot drop boxes close at 8pm on Election Day, February 13.

You may mail your ballot but it needs to be postmarked by February 13, so be sure to check that your ballot is in before the last pick up listed on the blue box for Tuesday. Mailed ballots require first class postage.

Be sure to mark both sides of your ballot.

King County Elections department 206-296-VOTE (8683) or email


BALLOTS ARE DUE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2018


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