Four Shorecrest and two Shorewood tennis players advance to District championships

Saturday, May 12, 2018

Anna Burke placed 3rd and will
advance to District championships
After the last game was played, Shorecrest girls' tennis has four players advancing to the District championships.

Most of the subdistrict WesCo 3A South tennis matches were on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Jackson High School in Mill Creek.

However, the playoff for 3rd and 4th place in singles didn't take place until Friday, 3pm at Kellogg MS courts.

Anna Burke emerged the winner, beating Olivia Olsen of Edmonds-Woodway 6-1, 6-4. Both girls will advance to District.

Top 4 singles and top 4 doubles qualify for districts, which will take place next week at Arlington High School on Tuesday May 15 and Wednesday May 16 at 1pm.

Two of the four singles and two of the four doubles are from Shoreline Schools.

Four girls from Shorecrest will be competing.
  • Doubles team of Bella Saunders (junior) and Sophie Ivens (junior) placed first in subdistricts. 
  • Kate Ivens (freshman) took second in singles.
  • Anna Burke (junior) took third in singles.
Two girls from Shorewood will compete:
  • Doubles team Maddie Bong (sophomore) and Bretta Peterson (junior) placed fourth.
In the regular season, Shorecrest was first and Shorewood was third.

Wesco - South 3A
 Conf.  Overall
WLWL
Shorecrest90121
Edmonds-Wd82103
Shorewood6386
Meadowdale4669
Mountlake Ter28312
Lynnwood010014



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Shoreline resident honored by American Hockey Coaches Association

Zoë Harris receives the Joe Burke award
from Joe Bertagna of the AHCA
Zoë Harris of Shoreline was recently honored with the 2018 Joe Burke award, given annually by American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) to the person who has given outstanding contribution, support, and dedication to women's ice hockey.

At the awards ceremony held in Naples, FL Harris says, “It truly is an honor to receive this award and I accept it on behalf of the hundreds of volunteers that help grow the game for female players.”

For the last 30 years Zoë has been working to grow female hockey across the country as a player, coach, and administrator. A native of Barrington, Rhode Island, Harris moved to Seattle, Washington 25 years ago and in 1995 began coaching girls' hockey with Cindy Dayley.

Zoë Harris and Cindy Dayley were the
first women to coach men's collegiate
ice hockey - at the UW
They formed the first girls' elite travel AAA rep team in Seattle with the mission of skill development, building strength of character, and exposure to collegiate coaches.

By the second year, the team went undefeated 19-0 and won the Canadian Lower Mainland Female Hockey League Championship title -- the first US team to ever win the title. They also helped several players secure positions on collegiate NCAA teams for the first time in the area.

In 1996 the pair joined together with a Canadian coach to form the 49th Parallel Program -- camps, clinics, and teams to enhance elite level female players' skills by holding ice sessions and workshops that mentored players in the college placement process, goal setting, visualization, and thinking in ways to create success. 

Players were showcased to collegiate scouts for more exposure to the talent in the Northwest of the US and Southwest Canada. Several players earned immediate scholarships to play NCAA D1.

In the fall of 1998, the female duo was hired to coach the men's ice hockey team at the University of Washington (UW), where Harris served as assistant coach. The team then joined in the PAC8 Conference in the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) Men's Division 2 bracket.

In the 6-year tenure (1998-2004) the coaching pair earned a win-loss record of 104-42-1, breaking all team records. Their coaching paraphernalia is at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto for being the first women to coach men's collegiate ice hockey.

Zoë Harris
In 1999, while she was coaching the UW Huskies, Harris noted the growth of women's collegiate hockey through the numerous non-varsity "club" teams. 

She envisioned bringing all the existing women's teams together under the ACHA banner alongside the well-established ACHA D1, D2, and D3 men's teams, with the goal to grow the sport throughout the country and allow them to vie for a national championship and individual awards. 

She proposed the development of a Women's Division within the ACHA, and convinced the ACHA to support this effort on April 29, 2000.

On Saturday October 14, 2000 with a game between the University of Michigan and the University of Buffalo, the first-ever national division for ACHA women started with 12 teams. Five months later, the first-ever Women's National Championship took place.

Harris grew the ACHA Women's division by 30% within four years and since it has expanded into two divisions with over 30 teams in each division.

The ACHA Women's Division later named the annual Player of The Year award in her honor (for both Women's Division 1 and Division 2), for which she presents a commemorative watch annually. In 2014, she was entered into the ACHA Hall of Fame with the Builder Award.

Washington Wild at Highland Ice Arena in Shoreline
Photo courtesy Highland Ice

In 2012 Harris started coaching for the Western Washington Female Hockey Association (WWFHA) and the Washington Wild in Shoreline, WA – the only girls' hockey association in Washington State. She joined the Board of Directors and previously served as the vice president and treasurer, while volunteering to manage day-to-day operations.

The program operates out of Highland Ice Arena at 18005 Aurora Ave N.

In 2014 Harris left the high tech sector to work full-time for the organization where she serves as the Executive Director of Operations with the goal of growing the game for girls in Washington State.

In the last three years, her goal was to help empower the student-athletes on and off the ice and she spearheaded such programs as the Pro-Staff program, which connected leaders in the community with the teams to mentor the student-athletes in the college admissions process, the college hockey process, sports nutrition, well-body image counseling, sports psychology, student counseling and more.

Zoë also implemented the first Girls' Try Hockey for Free events and a first Girls’ Learn to Play beginner program in the state, which resulted in a 133% increase in membership, including the development of a first-ever all-girls league in Washington State.

Joe Burke Award 2018
Harris is passionate about the sport of ice hockey, managing sports organizations, and teaching young people how to make the most of their experiences both on and off the ice.

She fully believes that the ice hockey empowers girls so they may reach their goals on and off the ice, and better serve their communities.

The Joe Burke Award was established in 1994 to honor those individuals who have shown great support and dedication to Girls/Women's hockey.


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Photos: Old barns in Skagit county


Photos by Lee Lageschulte

There's something so poignant about falling-down barns. They used to be full of life and activity and now they are slowly, painfully falling into ruin.



When I see the photos, I can feel the sun, hear the bees buzzing, and hear the sounds of the cows and goats that used to inhabit the barns.


In my imagination, I leave out the hay bales in favor of something that I'm not allergic to, but I can hear the sounds of children, playing in the loft - whether they were supposed to be up there or not.



Sadly, decaying barns are all over the country. This group is in Skagit county. Lee found them when she went up to see the tulips.

DKH


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A thousand people on the streets Saturday for the S.O.S. 5k

2015 5k run/walk

World Concern Fights Child Trafficking with annual S.O.S. 5K Saturday morning in Hillwood neighborhood by CRISTA. 

World Concern’s 10th annual S.O.S. (Seek Out and Stop trafficking) 5K will hits the streets of Shoreline Saturday, May 12, 2018, starting at 9am from the CRISTA campus at 19303 Fremont Ave N Shoreline 98133

Extreme poverty leaves many children in Southeast Asia alone and vulnerable, making them primary targets for sexual exploitation and human trafficking.

On a recent trip to Bangladesh, World Concern staff met a mother named Shajada who was devastated by her 5-year-old son’s disappearance. “I'm afraid he was taken and sold,” she said through tears. Unfortunately, this is not uncommon in countries where World Concern is working to protect children.

Human trafficking is the fastest growing criminal activity in the world. World Concern works to prevent the trafficking, exploitation, and abuse of children by operating a hotline for reporting suspected cases of child endangerment, educating children and parents about the dangers of trafficking, and equipping them with job skills to earn income safely.

On Saturday, May 12, more than 1,000 people are expected to run in World Concern’s annual 5k S.O.S. (Seek Out and Stop trafficking) to raise awareness and funds to fight child trafficking.

“Our goal is for each child to have a bright future,” says Selina Prem Kumar, Sri Lanka country director for World Concern. “They are the only hope for the future.”


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Shoreline Recreation free party for 5th and 6th graders Saturday


Shoreline Recreation will hold their monthly event at the Shoreline Teen Center this Saturday, May 12th for all 5th and 6th graders. 16554 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

6:30 to 10:30pm. Kids need to be signed in and out by a parent.

It is a free event, with video games, arts and crafts, gym games, movie, pool and ping pong. There will be food throughout the night.

For any questions, please call 206-801-2600.


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Shorecrest soccer to play Snohomish Saturday for District Championship

Shorecrest's Ricardo Ruiz #10
The boys' soccer team from Shorecrest defeated Lynnwood 2-1 Tuesday night to advance to Saturday’s District One 3A Championship Game against Snohomish.

Game time is 7pm at Shoreline Stadium.

The Scots (8-4 in league play, 12-6 overall) are guaranteed a berth in the State Tournament that begins next week.

Tuesday night, junior midfielder Alex Zahajko scored both Scots goals in the first half, with senior captain Ricardo Ruiz assisting on the first, and junior Noah Trostle setting up the second.

Lynnwood scored their lone goal in the second half to make it close, but junior Goalkeeper Odoum Nith was clutch down the stretch, thwarting all other Royals'
chances to ensure the win and send the Scots to Saturday’s District Championship Game, and to State.

Snohomish, a perennial boys soccer power and a hotbed of youth soccer, will be a formidable foe. The Panthers (10-1-1, 13-3-1) beat the Scots 2-1 on March 23.

Ricardo Ruiz spoke for his team. “We’re beyond excited for the chance to advance to State. It’s been a long journey with our boys, overcoming injuries, red cards, you name it, we’ve been through it. 
"We’re a young team with unmatched potential. People who underestimate us will make a big mistake. I’m excited to see how far we’re going to go, and hopefully, at the end of the ride, we will have the State trophy in our hands.”



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Foster Cafe Thursday - learn about being a foster parent


Come have a cup of coffee with Laurie from Family Builders and learn about foster care. She will be at One Cup Coffee in Shoreline 16743 Aurora Ave N from 10am to noon on Thursday, May 17, 2018.

FamilyBuilders is part of Lutheran Community Services.



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Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement campaign May 14 - June 3

Friday, May 11, 2018

Ninety-five percent of Washington drivers and passengers use their seat belts, according to a new report from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission.

That leaves only five percent of people who might be subject to seat belt tickets during the “Click It or Ticket” seat belt enforcement campaign.

The May 14 through June 3 extra seat belt enforcement campaign runs through Memorial Day, one of the busiest travel and holiday weekends of the year.

According to the report, King County beats the state with an observed seat belt use rate of 96.2 percent.

More than 150 law enforcement agencies throughout the state will be participating in this 17th annual Click it or Ticket campaign.

In north King County, the Kenmore, Kirkland, Lake Forest Park, Seattle, and Shoreline Police Departments and the Washington State Patrol will be placing special emphasis on seat belt and proper child restraint use.

Wearing a seat belt is one of the most important and effective ways to survive in a crash. It’s simple, seat belts save lives.

Border to Border - Monday May 21 includes the whole state
In conjunction with the Click it or Ticket campaign, a national seat belt enforcement effort called Border to Border will take place on Monday, May 21 from 4 – 8 pm.  It is a national seat belt awareness event involving states across the U.S. including Washington and Idaho.

Washington passed a secondary seat belt law in 1986 and the seat belt use rate that year was 36 percent. In the following years, Washington’s seat belt use rate rose and by 2002 the rate was 82 percent. During 2002, Washington passed a primary seat belt law and the seat belt use rate rose to 92 percent the very next year.

The seat belt use rate has remained between 94 to 95 percent for the last several years. During the same time periods, the unrestrained fatality rate decreased dramatically from accounting for 64 percent of all traffic deaths to 18 percent of all traffic deaths.



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Local remodeling companies win big at Master Builders Association annual awards

AFTER: Irons Brothers created a beautiful outdoor living space.
Day or night this new space glows with beauty and warmth.
See Before shot below.

On Saturday, May 4, 2018, local remodeling companies gathered at the Seattle Design Center to celebrate their craftsmanship and talents at the annual Remodeling / Trade Remodeling Excellence (REX/T-REX) Awards, produced by the Remodelers Council of Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties.

Overall, 87 entries were submitted, the highest number in the 32-year history of the event. Entries were judged by independent remodeling professionals who chose winners based on the following six criteria:
  1. Aesthetics: Is the project visually appealing?
  2. Special or unique design solutions: Does the project reflect optimal space planning and livability?
  3. Quality workmanship: Does the project exhibit special crafting or exceptional features?
  4. Use of appropriate building material: Does the project complement existing structure and design?
  5. Budgetary consideration: How did the remodeler successfully utilize solutions to budgetary constraints?
  6. Challenges and obstacles: Did the remodeler overcome unique challenges in completing the project?
Local remodelers winning REX awards: Irons Brothers and Chermak

BEFORE - compare this to the previous photoe
Irons Brothers
Irons Brothers Construction in Shoreline
Landscape and Outdoor Living Excellence—More than $40K

Outdoor living makes your home’s square footage and livable space feel much larger.  These homeowners desired to create an outdoor structure on the back of their home to help them enjoy the outdoors year-round under cover.

Ultimately the addition to their home has brought them so much more than this! The addition was built onto the rear of their home, adjacent to their newly remodeled kitchen and family room. With the primary concern being design and style, material selections and architectural design focused on a structure that would complement the existing roofline and would not block the view from the upper bedroom windows.

To allow for all-season use, gas was plumbed not only to their BBQ and smoker, but also to the two commercial-grade gas powered heaters that were installed. These were placed south facing in the structure’s ceiling aiming directly at the seating area for comfort. Recessed lighting and bluetooth speakers were installed in the ceiling and a beautiful hanging pendant tops off the details.

Chermak Construction in Edmonds
Bath Excellence—$55–$75K

Chermak Construction won in the Bath Excellence, $55K-$75K, category. 

The goal of this remodel was to create a safer and more accessible master suite bathroom for aging parents, without looking institutional. This was achieved by removing the bath tub to accommodate a large, accessible shower.

A new 36” wide entry door and heated tile floor bring a new level of safety and comfort to the room. A quartz countertop with glass tile backsplash and seamless mirror runs the full length of the bathroom.

Solid maple cabinets with a Dove White finish and hardware in oil rubbed bronze finish creates a safe and inviting space.

Both companies have participated for many years in the Rampathon event, building access ramps for homebound residents in Shoreline and south Snohomish county.



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Shorewood student accepted into Washington Aerospace Scholars summer residency at Museum of Flight

David Antush
Shorewood junior
Washington Aerospace Scholars Program provides opportunities for Washington state high school students to explore STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) topics. 

WAS is designed to connect high school juniors with educational and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through independent learning, hands-on interaction, professional guidance, and site-based tours.

Washington Aerospace Scholars (WAS) is pleased to announce that among the talented juniors from across the state whose academic performance on the WAS Phase One curriculum qualified them for Phase Two, the WAS Summer Residency, is:

David Antush – Shorewood High School

In December 2017, Antush was among the 200 who began competing for a spot in one of the WAS Summer Residency sessions by completing ten NASA and University of Washington designed lessons, Phase One of the WAS program. Students were able to register to earn five UW credits based on successful completion of the curriculum.

Phase Two is a six-day experience that will be held at The Museum of Flight in Seattle during three sessions throughout June and July.

In each session, four student teams cooperate to plan a human mission to Mars with support from professional engineers/ scientists, university students, and certificated educators. Additionally, participants receive briefings from aerospace professionals, tour engineering facilities, and compete in hands-on engineering challenges.

Student and teacher applications for the 2018-19 program year will be available starting August 2018 HERE. Participants must be high school juniors and residents of Washington, Oregon or Montana.



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Seattle Shores Chorus invites local women to barbershop singing workshops

Seattle Shores

Seattle Shores Chorus invites women of all ages to participate in a series of free singing workshops in Shoreline starting Tuesday, May 15. Participants will have a chance to join Seattle Shores in performing at the opening of the Special Olympics in Seattle on July 1!

This is a great way to learn more about Sweet Adelines barbershop singing in an inclusive, supportive environment. No experience is necessary! Seattle Shores Director Bonnie Jeanne Massey will place each guest in the vocal part best suited for her voice. Sheet music will be provided, but ability to read music is not a requirement.

After just a few weeks of rehearsal, participants will be singing beautiful a cappella four-part harmony — and having fun doing it.

Guests are welcome to attend rehearsals any Tuesday — but come soon if you want to secure a spot in the Special Olympics event. Seattle Shores will be part of a 2,018-voice choir performing on Sunday, July 1 at Husky Stadium in Seattle. Participants must attend a rehearsal on June 30 and pay a $10 fee to cover the cost of apparel and music. Singer Ann Wilson of Heart and dance crew Massive Monkees are also set to perform.

Numerous Shoreline residents are members of Seattle Shores Chorus, which was founded 65 years ago as the first Sweet Adelines chorus in the Seattle area.

Tuesdays starting May 15, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church
14724 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155

For more information, see the webpage or send an email Seattle.Shores@yahoo.com.


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Strawberry Festival and related events Friday - Saturday - Sunday


The party's on and it's in Richmond Beach this weekend. Plant sale at Kruckeberg (hint: Mother's Day), Car show, Arts and Crafts show, Book sale, and yes, the famous Strawberry Festival!




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Snohomish County Hearing Examiner posts exhibits for Point Wells hearing

Architect's drawing of proposed Point Wells development


The Snohomish County Hearing Examiner has posted all of the exhibits for the Point Wells hearing scheduled to begin May 16.

Point Wells Exhibits for Hearing Examiner

Snohomish County Hearing Examiner

May 17 and 18 are the dates for public comments on BSRE's application for the Urban Center development at Point Wells. The comment times are part of a public hearing that is the final step before the Hearing Examiner makes his ruling to either deny the application or allow continued work on the application and the draft environmental impact statement.

The hearing and public comments will take place at the Snohomish County campus in the Robert J. Drewel Building (Admin-East Bldg) in Room 2 on the 1st floor (Stillaguamish Room), located at 3000 Rockefeller Avenue in Everett.

  • BSRE will make its presentation on Wednesday, May 16th, from 2pm to 5pm. 
  • Snohomish County will present its recommendation to deny the application on Thursday, May 17th, from 9am to noon.

Public comment times:
  • Public comment periods start on Thursday, May 17th from 1:30pm and extend until at least 7pm. The County has committed to keeping the hearing open beyond 7pm to allow anyone arriving before 7pm to offer their comments.
  • The second comment period will start on Friday, May 18th at 9am. The County has not committed to a specific length of time for this period so it is advising the public to arrive at 9am if they want to be assured of an opportunity to speak.

Point Wells is a proposed development on a 61 acre point of land in Snohomish county which is at the base of a steep hillside in Woodway and accessed only by a narrow road in Shoreline. The development would feature over 3,000 residential units in buildings as tall as 180 feet, and more than 125,000 square feet of office, retail, and commercial space.




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Photo: Don't forget Mother's Day

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Mother's Day is Sunday and lucky for you, the farmers' markets are starting to open. Edmonds opened last weekend - they are on Saturdays, May 5 through June 9, 2018, 9:00am to 2:00pm at 5th and Bell in downtown Edmonds.

Lake Forest Park farmers' market opens Sunday, so you can stop there first before meeting your mother. LFP Town Center, lower level, intersection of Ballinger and Bothell Way NE.

And don't forget grandmothers, bereaved mothers, step-mothers, and other important women in your life. Mother's Day can be lonely for them.

DKH


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Parkwood Plaza gets a make-over

Parkwood Plaza facelift
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Photo and text by Steven H. Robinson

All businesses are open during the remodel to the facades of the Parkwood Plaza shopping center at 15220 Aurora Ave N.

The Sherwin-Williams, Whistle Workwear, Mediterranean Bakery and Market, and JoAnn's storefronts are done except for new signage.

The second phase for Iora, Pho Restaurant, Philippine American Market, Acupuncture Clinic, the Martial Arts dojo and Arcane Comics has started. Those businesses will remain open but with disruption to the parking spaces in front.

Phase three will move to Aurora Prints and the Korean BBQ Restaurant when phase two is complete.

Phase four, the new Starbucks is now being excavated. The prep work for the foundation is in progress.

The exterior work for phases 1-3 will look similar to the Safeway remodel that was done a few years ago making the Parkwood Plaza have consistent appearance.




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The Garden calls ....

A Secret Garden
Ah Spring… 

The garden calls on these beautiful spring days.

If you are looking for inspiration for your garden, plan on attending the Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park Garden Tour and Market on June 16, 2018.

As you wander six outstanding gardens on this self-guided tour you will get ideas, inspiration and encouragement.

Do you want to know how to handle excess water on your property and how to use rain gardens to transform a problem into a marvelous solution? One of the gardens on the tour will help you envision possible solutions.

Do you want to think about garden rooms in your space? Or how to arrange artfully different plantings? The gardens will encourage, stimulate, embolden gardeners, plant enthusiasts and garden fans.

Tickets are available now online, or at Town Center Ace Hardware, Wild Birds Unlimited and Sky Nursery.



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Tales of the National Parks Saturday at Mountlake Terrace Library

On Saturday, May 12, from 11am to noon, retired National Parks Ranger Russ Cahill will share his adventures in parks, such as coping with a presidential visit, euthanizing a rogue bear, or making a field patch for a sinking boat in the arctic.

Cahill, who joined the National Park Service in 1966, served as ranger in Yosemite, Glacier Bay, Katmai and Haleakala National Parks and was later director of the Alaska and California State Park Systems, as well as the Deputy Director of Washington’s State Parks.

Cahill is the author of Tales from the Parks: My Adventure as a Park Ranger.

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



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Grace Cole work party Saturday May 19

Entrance to Grace Cole Nature Park
Volunteers will meet at Grace Cole Nature Park on Saturday, May 19, 2018 for a work party in the park. They will meet at 9am and work until noon.

Organizer Mamie Bolander reports that she "spent quite a bit of time digging out dandelions the last couple of days, but there are still some there. 
"Some unknown good Samaritan had pulled the heads off of many before the seeds set on, a gesture which is much appreciated!"

Volunteers may spend time digging dandelions or working to remove other invasive species. There are chips to haul and opportunities to shovel dirt.

"It is gratifying to hear visitors' comments that they "love the park" and that it's "looking better all the time"!"

Photo courtesy City of LFP
There will be some tools on hand if you don't bring your own. Loppers, clippers and shovels for digging are particularly helpful.

Bring water and dress for the weather. Snacks will be on hand to keep our blood sugar up!

If this is your first visit, the park can be found by turning south onto 28th Ave NE from NE 178th Street in Lake Forest Park, and driving about 3/4 mile until you see Grace Cole Nature Park on your right, (just before a left-hand curve which would take you up the hill).

Information? call Mamie at 206-364-4410.



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Prepaid postage ballots approved by County Council

No postage necessary

No Stamp? No Problem! The Metropolitan King County Council recently approved legislation allowing the Department of Elections to send voters postage-paid envelopes to return their ballots in this year’s primary and general elections.

“Increasing accessibility to free and fair democratic elections is central to all of our civic institutions,” Said Councilmember Upthegrove, Chair of the Council’s Budget Committee and prime sponsor of the legislation. “This measure puts a ballot box at the end of every driveway, and I’m excited to be a part of its passage.”

“Voting is the foundation of our democracy. By eliminating the postage ‘poll tax’, King County is taking an important step to dismantle a barrier that keeps some from exercising their right to vote,” said Councilmember Rod Dembowski, co-sponsor of the ordinance.

Washington became a vote-by-mail state in 2011. While the Council and King County Elections worked to increase the number of ballot drop boxes available to voters throughout the county, approximately half of the ballots received are still sent by mail. Prior to today’s action all voters were personally required to place postage on their ballot.

In prior elections, when a voter forgot to place on stamp on a ballot, some post offices would send the ballot to King County regardless, but would charge the county $1.70 — more than three times the current postage rate. Other post offices would not forward the ballot at all.

The measure is widely expected to increase voter access and participation. Elections conducted a pilot project this winter, sending 65,000 voters in Shoreline and Maple Valley prepaid return envelopes. The percentage of total ballots returned by mail during the pilot was 74 percent. This was a vast increase compared to 43 percent participation in the 2016 General Election.

The legislation now allows election officials to send prepaid return envelopes to all voters, but with the US Postal Service charging King County a rate of 50 cents for those returned by mail. Wise and county election officials estimate a 10 percent increase in the number of ballots returned by mail rather than drop boxes with prepaid postage.

The legislation passed Council with a 7-2 vote. In support of the measure were Councilmembers Upthegrove, Dembowski, Kohl-Welles, Balducci, Gossett, McDermott and von Reichbauer. Councilmembers Dunn and Lambert voted in opposition.


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Post 227 hold major work party to spruce up their property

Post Commander Larry Fischer tamps down gravel to repair a parking spot.

Text and photos by Jerry Pickard

On Saturday, May 5, 2018 Post 227 of the American Legion held a work party to repair and maintain the Post facility. Trees were trimmed, lights replaced, potholes filled, new appliances wired, areas repainted and many other items tended to.

Sgt. at Arms Randall Kehrer repairs a chainsaw after trimming trees.



Chaplain Richard Bologna repaints support posts in meeting hall.



Past Commander Richard White wires new Dishwasher/Sanitizer.



Trustee Bob Grasmick loads brush and limbs after clearing power and phone lines.



Post Commander's wife Greta Fischer rakes flower beds after weeding.


After much hard work the Post facility is ready for another year. The Post meets on the first Tuesday of each month starting at 6:30pm. The Post is located at 14521 17th Ave, NE in Shoreline, (The corner of NE 146th Street and 17th Ave. NE).



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Annual Fundraising Breakfast at Senior Center next Thursday May 17

Photo courtesy SL-LFP SC
Join supporters of the Senior Center for their Annual Fundraising Breakfast on Thursday, May 17, 2018 from 7:00am - 8:00am.

This year's theme is "This is where our story begins...." with all decor and entertainment provided by Center participants, volunteers and instructors.

Your attendance supports more than 65 educational and recreational programs offered each month, for adults age 55+ within our communities.

Seating is $50 per person or $40 per person for members of the Center, or you may choose to purchase a table for eight for $400. Advance registration is required.

Stop by the Center to reserve your seat or contact Theresa LaCroix at 206-365-1536. All donations are greatly appreciated and tax deductible.

The Center is in a stand-alone building at the south end of the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE #1, facing NE 185th.



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"The Cool Glasses Club" teacher awarded $3,000 grant from Albertsons / Safeway

LFP teacher Kristin Reinbold is surprised with a $3000 check
presented by Jim Karnes, LFP Albertson's Store Director
Photo courtesy Safeway

Lake Forest Elementary Teacher, Kristin Reinbold, is the winner of a $3,000 Safeway Albertsons Innovation in Education Grant.

Photo courtesy Safeway 
The money will be used to fund ‘The Cool Glasses Club’ which focuses on students with vision issues and helps promote self-esteem.

Kristen was surprised with the award at a teacher staff meeting on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 by the store director of the Lake Forest Park Albertsons, Jim Karnes.

Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, operating stores across 35 states under 19 well-known banners including Albertsons, Safeway, and Haggen.

In 2015 alone the company gave more than $270 million in food and financial support to the more than 2,200 communities it serves in the areas of hunger relief, education, cancer research and treatment, programs for people with disabilities, and veterans' outreach. 


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Call for Artists: Shoreline Arts Festival Juried Art Exhibition


Featuring over 300 artworks from regional artists, the Juried Art Exhibition is one of the highlights of the Shoreline Arts Festival, and we are currently seeking submissions of 2D/3D artwork and photography to be included in the exhibit.

If selected, your work will be on display for the viewing pleasure of 10,000+ festival-goers on June 23rd and 24th, and you will be eligible to win a portion of the $2000+ in cash and merchandise prizes that will be awarded! Winners are announced Saturday, June 23rd on the Main Stage.

Visit the website for a full prospectus and the online registration form

REGISTRATION AND FEE

Non-refundable entry fee: $20 for 1 artwork; $35 for 2; $45 for 3
Limit 3 entries per person, per category (categories are: 1) photography; 2) 2D artwork; 3) 3D artwork). Entry fee must be paid at time of registration. Registration forms and payment must be submitted by June 16. In-person registration on June 18 will be charged an additional $10 feet.

SCHEDULE FOR JURIED ART

JUNE 16  Deadline for online registration

JUNE 18  6-8PM artwork drop off at the Shoreline Center and in-person registration (additional $10 fee for day-of, in-person registration)

JUNE 19-20 Guest jurors will jury art and photography
  • Photography juror: TBD
  • 2D & 3D Art juror: Amy Pleasant
JUNE 21 Award winners will be notified
Artists whose work is juried out will be notified if we are not able to exhibit the work during the festival

SATURDAY, JUNE 23  SHORELINE ARTS FESTIVAL 10AM-6PM
  • Art and photography exhibitions open to the public, 10AM-6PM
SUNDAY, JUNE 24, SHORELINE ARTS FESTIVAL 10AM-5PM
  • Art and photography exhibitions open to the public 10AM-5PM
  • 5-6:30PM Art pick-up at the exhibition rooms


PRIZES AND AWARDS Over $2000 will be awarded for juried art
  • Prizes awarded in 3 categories: Photography, 2D, 3D, People’s Choice
  • Entries will be juried for inclusion and awards on Tuesday and Wednesday after the Monday night drop off
  • Award winners will be notified by email prior to the Shoreline Arts Festival, June 23-24
  • Awards will be announced at 6PM on Saturday, June 24 in the Juried Art Exhibit Room
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL ARTWORK
  • All entries must be original and may not be copied from a published artwork or photograph
  • Entries must have been created within the past 36 months
  • Entries previously shown at the Shoreline Arts Festival are not eligible
  • All works (including sculpture/3D) must be easily carried by one person
  • Artwork may not exceed 48″ in any direction – this includes multiple panel works
SALE OF ARTWORK
  • Artists may or may not choose to have their artwork available for purchase during the Arts Festival
  • Registration forms must indicate a retail price or NFS (Not for Sale) for each entry
  • A 20% commission will be collected on all sales
  • Sold works will remain on exhibit until the end of the Arts Festival on Sunday, June 24 at 5PM
  • The Arts Council will issue commission checks to artists for any works sold by July 31, 2017
ARTWORK DROP OFF
  • The drop off date is Monday, June 18 from 6-8PM.
  • Most artists choose to come right at 6PM – to avoid a line, we recommend staggering your arrival 6:30-8PM
  • Location: Shoreline Center, 18560 – 1st Ave NE, Shoreline WA 98155)
  • All artwork should should be properly labeled.
ARTWORK PICK UP
NO EARLY PICK UP
  • To avoid a line, arrive after 5:30.
  • Bring your own packing materials.
ARTISTIC GUIDELINES
  • Works may be in any theme.
  • Work of any medium on any surface will be accepted.

2D ARTWORK and PHOTOGRAPHY
  • Art MUST be framed with proper wiring and ready to hang at the time of drop off.
  • CLIP FRAMES AND SAWTOOTH HANGERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!! REALLY!
  • The hanging wire and supporting hardware MUST be able to more than adequately support the weight of the framed artwork.
  • Very heavy artwork is difficult to hang in the festival exhibition space – please be conscious of the total weight of the work when entering.
3D ARTWORK
  • The artist may need to provide their own pedestal, vitrine or other display hardware for proper display of submitted work.
  • All works must be easily moved by one person.
  • If your work exceeds the 48″ limit for all artwork, please call our office for possible consideration
The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts.



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Work party in Twin Ponds Saturday 10am to 1pm - volunteers needed

Thursday, May 10, 2018

Volunteers have made a huge difference at Twin Ponds

Join fellow citizens in an effort to restore wildlife in the southern end of Twin Ponds Park at a work party on May 12 from 10am to 1pm near the parking lot that is one block north of 149th St along First Ave.

Local residents have been working since July to remove invasive weeds and add native plants to the site. This will be our twelfth work party.

Park visitors may see an increase in flowering shrubs, birds and butterflies and other wildlife along Thornton Creek. It is now possible to see from the bridge across the creek clear through to First Ave. 

More volunteers are needed!
New and continuing volunteers are needed to recreate this habitat.

We will talk to you about safety and work procedures before we start work. Please be sure to sign in.

Bring sturdy footwear and wear layered clothing, raincoats and hats or sunscreen and sun hat. Gloves, tools, light snacks and water will be provided.

Park near 149th Street and First Ave near the southern end of the park. The parking lot adjacent to where we are working may be full. (Avoid the lot at 155th St.)

Contact us to let us know you are coming or for questions you may have.

This project is sponsored by the Shoreline Department of Parks and Recreation, King Conservation District and the Washington Native Plant Society.


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Photos: Police station almost ready for occupancy

Police station extension to City Hall
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The new Shoreline Police station is within a whisker of being operational. Finishing touches have taken place on the the exterior.

City Hall lobby
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Inside, office furniture is piled high in the City Hall lobby, waiting to be moved into the new police offices on the ground floor.



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Free Hamlin Park Walk this Saturday

Hamlin Park walk
Photo by Alice Lawson

Join walk leader Alice this Saturday, May 12th at 9:00am on a walk through Hamlin Park. The guided walk begins at the east side park entrance parking lot located at 25th Ave NE and NE 160th St. and will explore several of the trails that run throughout the woods of this gem of a park.

The 2 mile walk is rated “Moderate” and has some hills and uneven terrain offering a great workout but is not suited for wheelchairs or strollers. It will take about one hour.

The free group walk is part of the City of Shoreline’s “Shoreline Walks” community walking program helping Shoreline adults stay active, meet new people (or connect with old friends) and feel safer and more confident exploring our city by foot.

No need to sign up, just show up with your walking shoes! More information on Shoreline Walks, HERE or call Recreation Specialist Marianne Johnson at 206-801-2638.

Hamlin is one of the oldest parks in Shoreline and a wonderful place to take a forested trail walk without having to drive to the mountains. Rain or Shine.



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