Edmonds artist Alice Owen’s “Trees” exhibit at Frances Anderson Center through July

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Riverside
Watercolor by Alice Owen

Edmonds artist Alice Owen’s “Trees” exhibit features brightly colored painted abstracts of tree trunks and branches.

"Shapes and color are what draw me to a subject,” Alice says of her work. “I am more excited by abstract design possibilities, and that enthusiasm has recently carried me further into non-realism."

Alice has earned numerous awards and Featured Artist exhibits over the years. She has shown works at Northwest Watercolor Society’s Annual and Signature shows, Puget Sound Annual and NWWS Retrospective, Frye Museum, West Coast Printing’s Puget Sound Country, Bellevue Arts and Crafts Fair, Edmonds Arts Festival and Festival Gallery, Women Painters of Washington Annual and Juried shows, Washington Convention Center, University House (Issaquah and Seattle), Gallery North, Columbia Tower Gallery.

Out of state shows include Montana Watercolor Society, Taos Watercolor Society, Taos Art Museum and San Diego Watercolor Society International.

Edmonds Arts Commission Display Case, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St, Edmonds, through July 30.



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Jobs: HR position at WSDOT

WSDOT in Shoreline has an opening for a Human Resource Consultant 1
Opening Date: 7/3/2018
Closing Date: 7/22/2018 11:59pm

This position will provide generalist support to Senior Human Resources Consultant(s) and assigned client groups. Duties will include, but are not limited to, benefits administration, retirement administration, employee relations, compensation, performance management, reasonable accommodation, and leave administration. 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to solidify their foundational knowledge in HR to become a full-spectrum professional.

Job description and application



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County council receives briefing on RADAR program from local chiefs

From left: Bothell Police Sgt. John Rogers, Lake Forest Park City Manager Phillip Hill, Bothell Police Chief Carol Cummings, Lake Forest Park Police Chief Steve Sutton, Shoreline Police Chief Shawn Ledford, Shoreline Mayor Will Hall, King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski, Bothell Master Police Officer Brett Bernard, Bothell City Manager Jennifer Phillips, Kirkland Police Chief Cherie Harris, Kenmore City Manager Rob Karlinsky, Shoreline City Manager Debbie Tarry, and Shoreline Superintendent Rebecca Miner.


On June 6, 2018 the King County Council Committee of the Whole received a briefing from Shoreline Mayor Will Hall, Shoreline Police Chief Shawn Ledford, Bothell Police Chief Carol Cummings, and Lake Forest Park Police Chief Steve Sutton regarding the RADAR program.

The briefing was requested by County Councilmember Rod Dembowski, who has been impressed with the success of this innovative program in his council district.

RADAR creates a specially trained unit within the local police department that partners police with mental health professionals. Depending on the situation, both police and mental health professional may respond to a call.

With the help of family, police identify community members with behavioral health issues who might come in contact with them. They learn how to de-escalate situations with the particular individual and what services they may need.


As seen in the attached photo, there was great representation from North End leaders there to support the amazing work being accomplished by the RADAR program.



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Flags at half-staff for Capital Gazette victims in Annapolis

Flag Lowering - July 3, 2018 (Annapolis, Maryland)

Pursuant to the Presidential Proclamation dated July 3, 2018, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence at Annapolis, Maryland on June 28, 2018.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Tuesday, July 3, 2018.

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

Please call 360-902-0383 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.



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Tax Cut and Jobs Act - CPA to speak at Chamber of Commerce July Luncheon

Linda Teachout, CPA
The Shoreline Chamber of Commerce July Luncheon will be held on July 11, 2018, from 11:30am - 1:00pm, with Linda Teachout, CPA.

Linda has been dissecting the Tax cuts and Jobs Act passed in 2017 and will be presenting to the Chamber on the "highlights" and "lowlights" of its provisions.

You could read it yourself, but why not join us for lunch and get a overview instead?

New Location
The Nile Golf and Country Club, 6601 244th St SW, Mountlake Terrace 98043

Registration

Members: $20 by Monday, July 9 / $30 late or walk-in
Non-Members: $25 by Monday, July 9 / $35 late or walk-in

Email info@shorelinechamber.org and pay cash, check or card at the door. Please register by midnight July 9 and save $10.

Agenda:

11:30 - 12:00 Registration opens and self-serve lunch buffet
12:00 - 12:10 Introductions
12:10 - 12:55 Program
12:55 – 1:00 Chamber announcements

For more information contact Dale Sutton 206-361-2260



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Normal garbage / recycling collection service on 4th

Both Republic and Recology will maintain normal collection schedules this week, with no break for the 4th of July. Put your bins out as usual.

Recology warns, however, that they are taking the day to upgrade their payment system, so website payment services may be unavailable for short periods of time between 10am – 8pm.

Both offices will be closed for the holiday.


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Register for the Shoreline Back to School Supplies event



The Back to School Consortium Event

August 25, 2017 at Ridgecrest Elementary from 12:30pm - 4:00pm


On Saturday, August 25, the Shoreline Back to School Consortium will hold their annual Back To School Event at Ridgecrest Elementary, 16516 10th Ave NE, from 12:30pm - 4:00pm.

For the past 17 years, the Shoreline community has come together to support our students and their success. This year they plan to serve 1,000 students.

There are many ways to participate in this event. Make a financial donation: visit the website and look for the “Donate Now” button.

Donation bins are all over Shoreline and
Lake Forest Park including every Starbucks

Donations of backpacks, school supplies, socks, underwear, shampoo and conditioner can be made at the Center for Human Services, 17018 15th Ave NE in Shoreline. Other drop box locations include: The Dale Turner Family YMCA, Spartan Gym, Third Place Books and all the Shoreline and LFP Starbucks. Look for the boxes with the yellow school bus logo.

A list of needed items can be found here. This year’s most needed school supplies are: composition notebooks, ear buds, loose leaf dividers, pointed and blunt tip scissors, fine line color markers, and scientific calculators.

To register for the August 25 event to receive supplies, visit the webpage, or call The WORKS information line at 206-393-4916 and leave a message. Opportunities to volunteer prior to or on the day of the event can be found here or feel free to leave a message on The WORKS information line.

Back to School Consortium Members include:
  • the Center for Human Services; 
  • City of Shoreline; 
  • Dale Turner Family YMCA; 
  • Hopelink; 
  • Ronald United Methodist Church; 
  • The Salvation Army; 
  • Shoreline Community Care; 
  • Shoreline School District; 
  • Lake Forest Park Rotary; 
  • Turning Point; and
  • The WORKS of Shoreline PTA Council. 
  • The Shoreline Breakfast Rotary has generously participated for many years. 

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LFP Police at the Special Olympics Bowling tournament in Kenmore

Officer Coleman of the LFP Police (center)
with athlete Perry Mclaurin from San Antonio, Texas (right)

The 2018 Special Olympics are in Seattle this year and the venues are spread from one end of the county to the other.

Meghan Antoneli from Oklahoma
with Captain Paul Armbrust
Kenmore Bowling Lanes, 7638 Bothell Way NE, Kenmore 98028 is the site for the bowling events.

Lake Forest Park Police Officer Coleman and Captain Armbrust stopped by the lanes Monday to spend some time with the athletes.

The LFP Police department has a long relationship with the Special Olympics, helping to bear the torch during the Torch Run, raising funds, and volunteering.

They say it is a pleasure to serve. 
"These athletes are beautiful and amazing people."




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Honor the veteran in your life with a commemorative brick at the Shoreline Veteran's Plaza

Your commemorative brick will be installed at the
Shoreline Veteran's Plaza

The next order of commemorative bricks for the Shoreline Veteran's Plaza will be sent in for engraving on July 31, 2018. This is the last order of 2018, so if you have been thinking about it - now is the time to act.

The veteran to be honored can be from any branch of the service and from any era. You do not even have to be related to the veteran.

The nearly 500 bricks that are already in place at the Plaza are a permanent reminder of our Friends and Relatives who have served in the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, or Merchant Marines to preserve our hard earned and fought for Freedoms.

Applications for bricks ($100) are available in the City Hall lobby, 17500 Midvale Ave N or by calling 206-546-2894 for information and assistance with questions.

This project is sponsored by the Shoreline Veterans Association and Shoreline American Legion Post 227.


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Vacation Bible Camp at St. Dunstan's

Monday, July 2, 2018

St. Dunstan’s will be hosting our annual Vacation Bible Camp from July 9 - 13 from 9:00am until noon.

All children from ages five through sixth grade are welcome to this fun-filled week that will include games, bible stories, music, arts and crafts and much more.

We also welcome middle and high school young adults to join us as teachers' assistants. If you are an adult and would like to help, please let us know. You may contact Mary E. Pacher or the parish office for further information, and to register. Brochures and registration forms are in the parish hall.

The fee is $25 for the entire week and scholarships are available.




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Kenmore City Council considers reusable bag ordinance

From: Bag It - The Movie
The Kenmore City Council is considering the value of a new city ordinance to encourage the use of reusable carryout bags in Kenmore.

To be examined and potentially adopted in mid-late July, the policy could prohibit retailers from providing single-use plastic bags to customers at checkout and require they charge a 5-cent fee for each paper bag supplied. This fee is not collected by the city.

In Kenmore, we value our natural resources and our comprehensive plan calls for protection of natural and environmentally sensitive areas, open space, trees, air quality, and water quality. 
Plastic bags that aren’t recycled end up in our landfills and pollute our storm drains, local water, and the ocean. 
This litter, along with the environmental cost of producing billions of plastic bags each year, is a global, national, state, and local issue. City Council is considering what our role could and should be on this topic.

City staff briefed City Council on June 11, 2018 and presented background information and examples of different city ordinances. In some cities, retailers are prohibited from providing plastic bags and apply a 5-cent “pass-through” charge for each paper bag supplied. In others, plastic bags are prohibited and there is no fee on recyclable paper bags. In perhaps the most comprehensive policy, in some areas stores do not provide plastic or paper bags at all and customers provide their own bags. 

Often, ordinances include exemptions for in-store specialty bags (for items such as bulk foods, produce, meat, etc.) and bags for prepared foods (restaurant takeout bags), laundry, newspapers, pet waste, garbage bags, and bags where dampness could be an issue.

A public hearing will be held at Kenmore City Hall during the City Council Meeting on July 9 at 7 p.m. City Council will likely make a decision on the ordinance in mid-late July. Should the Council adopt the ordinance as written, the new regulations could go into effect as soon as January 1, 2019.



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First ORCA card is now free for eligible seniors and disabled residents

Any Puget Sound area seniors (ages 65 and older) or disabled residents who qualify for an ORCA Regional Reduced Fare Permit (RRFP) can now get their first card at no charge.

The RRFP program, and ORCA LIFT card for income-eligible riders, provide a savings of 45 percent or more on transit fares. 

“Getting a reduced-fare ORCA pass is now easier and more affordable for people who need it most,” said John Resha, King County Metro Assistant General Manager and Chair of the ORCA Joint Board. 
“We hear every day from customers whose lives have been changed by better access to transit, and we hope this encourages more people who qualify to participate in our reduced-fare programs.”

RRFPs provide riders with reduced fares on services operated by ORCA agencies, including Community Transit, Everett Transit, King County Metro, Kitsap Transit, Pierce Transit, Sound Transit and Washington State Ferries. For more information on getting an RRFP card, visit the agencies’ websites or www.orcacard.com.

An ORCA LIFT card, which is also available at no charge to income-eligible customers, provides reduced fares on all Sound Transit services, King County Metro buses, Kitsap Transit buses and ferries, King County water taxis and Seattle streetcars. Information is available on the agencies’ websites.

Both ORCA RRFP and ORCA LIFT users can use their card’s E-purse to load value on the card for one trip at a time or add a pass for unlimited rides for a whole month. While the first RRFP and ORCA LIFT cards are free under the changes that went into effect Monday, replacing a lost or stolen card will cost the user $3.



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Shoreline youth to appear in production at Seattle Children's Theatre

Award-winning arts organization for young people, Seattle Children’s Theatre (SCT) is proud to present Alice in Wonderland and Through the Lookingglass to kick off their Summer Drama School 2018 season.

The double feature performs July 19-21, 2018 in the Charlotte Martin Theatre at Seattle Center at 7pm, and is recommended for ages 6 and up.

The production stars local drama students in cast and crew roles working alongside professional SCT staff.

Alice in Wonderland includes Shoreline resident Leif Coomer. Leif has appeared in previous productions at SCT.

He currently studies at the Rare Earth Music Studio and has appeared with a lead singing part in a number of local youth theatrical productions. With a quick musical sense, he is drawn to pop, plays the guitar and ukulele, and has ventured into songwriting. He is one of the youngest performers to appear in this showcase.

$12 tickets are available online or by contacting the SCT Box Office at 206-441-3322.


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Golf tournament to benefit Whisker City cat rescue and shelter

Whisker City is having a golf tournament at the Nile Shrine Golf Course, on NE 205th.

It will be a scramble format with a shotgun start at 8:00am.

July 15th, 8am - 2pm
$125 per person (included: lunch, swag bag!)

We have some fun and different challenges on a few of the holes!

If interested, call or text 206-919-1515 and we can reserve you a spot!

We also have a silent auction with fabulous items to bid on, and a raffle!

Come and join us for a day of fun, while helping support Whisker City!!

Whisker City is a cat shelter and adoption site located in Shoreline.



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Shoreline native Ashley selected as winner of Special Olympics Kids’ Cheer Sign art contest

Ashley, age 15 
Shoreline, WA 

Ashley is one of the winners of the Kaiser Permanente Kids’ Cheer Sign Art Contest. Six outstanding entries were selected as winners by a group of Team Washington athletes, their parents, and Special Olympics Washington staff members. We commend all the artists for their fun, inspirational, inclusive creations — and for their support of the athletes!
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2018 Special Olympics USA Games official health partner, Kaiser Permanente, proudly supported the Kid’s Cheer Sign Art Contest - an event that provided space for Washington adolescent artists to share their encouragement of this year’s competing athletes.

Over 100 artists entered the contest, and six winning submissions were selected to be used as official signage during the Cheer Line for the Parade of Athletes.

Shoreline native Ashley, age 15, reigned supreme! Her winning submission caught the eyes and hearts of the contest judges, including athletes from Special Olympics Team Washington.

Ashley’s involvement in the contest was fueled by her dedicated support of this year’s athletes.

“When making this cheer sign, I thought about what would I want to hear when I would need some words of support,” she said. “The biggest inspiration in this project is probably the world because we are all equal and this Special Olympic games should be no different from the Official one we see on TV. 
"I hope this poster cannot just be a simple cheer sign but support all the amazing athletes and help them reach their goals.”


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Photo: Clouds

Photo by Mike Remarcke

This really illustrates the weather we are having now, doesn't it? Mike Remarcke took this shot of clouds over Lake Washington.

DKH



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Photos from California


Shoreline Area News reader Kean Engie writes that he and his wife are visiting their daughter in Redwood City, California.


He sent in a short video that he took of the Resistance march in Redwood City. These are a couple of images from his video.


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Rob Oxford: Enough Already!

Sunday, July 1, 2018

Rob Oxford at his radio gig
By Rob Oxford

Over the past several weeks I've tried my best to write an article that I had hoped would say exactly what it is I have been feeling for quite some time, but honestly until now I was unable to find the words. It has been my goal to try and contribute an article to the paper every week or two, but recently my mind has been filled with nothing but garbage.

Just yesterday I submitted a piece that for the first time ever, was rejected by my Editor and quite frankly, it's because it was crap. I had tried too hard not to offend. I had tried to walk the fence. I was being untrue to myself and my feelings and my Editor knew it.

The one exception to all the political chaos that has consumed me lately, is the joy I experience watching my eldest son graduate from high school. Other than that, the past several months have been nothing but a constant struggle to try and decipher fact from fiction and truth from lies.

You can believe wholeheartedly in the message that the President and his party are trying to deliver. You can be Pro-Life. You can believe in "America First". You can believe we have an immigration problem. You can believe we are overtaxed. You can believe a business should have the right to refuse service to anyone. You can even believe Barrack Obama is a Muslim, born in Africa who still wants to take away your guns.

Furthermore you can choose to believe that all 19 women who have accused Mr. Trump of sexual misconduct are lying, you can choose to believe that his promise to reveal his taxes is of no consequence. You can believe he knows more than his Generals. You can also believe the Justice Department of the United States of America is made up of incompetent fools. 

This is America -- you can believe whatever you want. But in this writer's humble opinion, what you can't possibly believe is that the way your message is currently being disseminated is what is best for future generations.

I think we can all agree that we are "living in uncertain times". It's an expression I've heard used on many occasions and one whose origin I tried to research, but for the most part was unsuccessful. I've also heard, "things ain't what they used to be" and "we're not in Kansas anymore", the latter of course usually in an attempt to be humorous. But it's true, we aren't in Kansas.

If we were I'm almost certain my particular style of writing would be most unwelcome. Finally, "The Times They Are A Changing". There's another one. Immortalized in a 1964 song by the great Bob Dylan. Indeed the times they are changing and I fear currently anyway, not for the better.

If my parents were alive today, they may argue that the 50's, 60's and 70's were equally if not more chaotic. Wars were being fought, the threat of nuclear annihilation, the struggle for civil rights was ongoing, women were being liberated, affirmative action was being introduced into the workplace and the hippie movement was exhibiting "free love". All of which at least in hindsight, seemed to be an effort to better society as a whole. But my parents may also argue that for the most part, citizens were still able to engage in civil discourse.

Recently the question of civility has been raised by the media as well as the current administration. What is civility and what happened to politely agreeing to disagree? Civility is the action of working together productively to reach a common goal, and often with beneficent purposes. Some definitions conflate civility with politeness, which suggests disengaging with others so as not to offend. Maybe we should practice a little more of that ..."disengaging", ...but then again how will I ever get in the last word if I just disengage?

At age 16, this country's first President had copied by hand 110 rules of civility, found here.

Although by today's standards many of these rules seem outdated, as the link suggests, "they are the small sacrifices that we should all be willing to make for the good of all and the sake of living together."

My parents refused to talk politics, even with their children. Today it's different. Today politics are on everyone's mind and being discussed everywhere. At the checkout stand, at the gas pump, in the workplace, at the ballgame and yes... online, most certainly online.

For some reason we all, including myself, feel more emboldened. We feel entitled to say whatever we're feeling without fear of consequence and we say it with little or no facts to guide us. We feel less apprehensive about hurting someone's feelings because that is the example we are now being shown. We are being told that everything we hear with which we don't agree, is "Fake News".

The fact that a comedian can be vilified in the press for insulting a public figure during a private function, which is essentially part of their job description, and then that very same public figure can go on national television and somehow defend a number of similar actions taken by her employer is beyond belief.

Social media has provided us some wonderful tools like the ability to share stories, news and pictures with relatives halfway across the world. Funny memes intended to brighten someone's day and video clips of bands we haven't thought about in years, and it's enabled some to rekindle romances left flickering since college.

But unfortunately, by allowing false statements, disinformation and conjecture to be spread world wide at breakneck speed, it's also caused friendships to end and has left some families less likely to exchange Christmas cards next season. By the way, I hope you noticed that I didn't "try to get rid of the word Christmas."

I realize I'm not going to convince anyone to see my point of view by being uncivil. In fact I'm not going to convince anyone to see my point of view by being civil either. Only through mutual respect and compassion will I have an opportunity to set an example and share my message.

But while it seems to be the current word d'jour, maybe we can all try a little harder to practice more "civility". After all, doesn't each of us truly want the same things, health, happiness, love, peace and the Mariners to finally win a World Series?



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Evan Smith: Point Wells proposal denied because of inadequate second road, other deficiencies

Richmond Beach Drive in Shoreline is the only road
in to Point Wells
Photo by Diane K. Hettrick
By Evan Smith

A Snohomish County hearing examiner has ruled against a developer's proposal to build a 3,100-unit condominium project on an industrial site at Point Wells because he found the developer's proposal for a second road to be inadequate.

He also found other inadequacies in the proposal for the development along Puget Sound in Woodway and unincorporated areas of Snohomish County near Woodway. It is currently used as a marine fuels depot and an asphalt plant.

Snohomish County Hearing Examiner Peter Camp denied the developer’s request for an extension of the expiration date of its urban center development applications and granted the county planners’ request to deny the developer’s application without an environmental impact statement because the application violates county code.

County planners had given the developers three deadline extensions over seven years before asking the examiner earlier this year to turn down the project.

Camp cited inadequacies in the developer’s proposal to build a second road into and out of the area.

A county planner said Friday that the developer's proposal for a road over a hill in Woodway didn't adequately address issues related to road construction down the muddy hillside.

The only current access to Point Wells is by a two-lane road that crosses the Snohomish - King county line from the Richmond Beach area of Shoreline, Richmond Beach Drive.

The principal planner for the project, Paul MacCready, also said that the inadequacy of the developer’s proposal for a second road was just one of several reasons why planners had recommended denial of the developer’s proposal.

MacCready cited these other reasons for denial:
  • Failure to address impacts on Woodway and Shoreline.
  • Failure to protect one of the buildings from possible mudslides from a nearby hillside.
  • A lack of plans to protect nearby wetlands.
  • A lack of access to transit.
  • A lack of adequate parking in the developer's plans.
  • Failure to show the correct number of condominium units.
  • Failure to address impacts on Woodway and Shoreline.
In another setback for developer BSRE Point Wells, the examiner denied an attempt to double allowable building heights to 180 feet. That affects almost half of the 46 proposed buildings, which exceed 90 feet.

The developer now can ask the hearing examiner to reconsider the ruling or appeal the ruling to the Snohomish County Superior Court.

Evan Smith can be reached at schsmith@frontier.com.



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Special Olympic's 2018 games to include demo of Unified Robotics program stated at Kings' High School

Delaney and Kendall Foster
2016 at King's High School
UNIFIED ROBOTICS DEMO 
2018 USA GAMES
Empowering Every Student Through Robotics

This year, the Special Olympics’ 2018 USA Games will feature a plethora of sports ranging from soccer to stand up paddle board; however, for the first time ever, the games will welcome a new, untraditional sport -- robotics.

Launched in 2015, this “sport for the mind” challenges students with and without intellectual disabilities to work together to design, construct, and program a LEGO Mindstorms robot for competition. 

Often, students with intellectual disabilities are left out of opportunities for hands-on learning in STEM.

Founder of the program and at the time a senior at King’s High School, Delaney Foster saw this first hand and became determined to create an inclusive environment filled with STEM for her sister Kendall, who is on the autism spectrum.

As a part of the program students with intellectual disabilities are not only able to participate in STEM, they are also the leaders, designers, builders and programmers behind the robot.

Since its start at King’s High School, Unified Robotics has expanded to 40 teams that competed in the Unified Robotics Championship held last November. Unified Robotics is well on its way to becoming a nationwide sport as teams have formed in five different states.

Because of the generous support from Microsoft, FIRST Robotics, and Pacific Science Center, Special Olympics Unified Robotics can be brought to schools for little, or no, cost.

The Special Olympics Games will be featuring a Unified Robotics Demo in the Fan Zone Stage in the North Parking Lot within the Husky Stadium from 9:30 to 10:00am on Monday, July 2nd.

Teams from six different schools will compete in a sumo-robot competition that mirrors the November Championship in which robots battle head-to-head to push each other out of the ring.

Be there to cheer on teams from Newport High School, Issaquah High School, King’s High School, Ballard High School, Auburn High School, and Ingraham High School.



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LFP Citizen's Commission to register voters on Tuesday, July 3

Correction to a previous article: The LFP Citizen's Commission will meet on Tuesday, not Monday, July 3, 2018 LFP Town Center, to register new voters and process change of registration for those who have moved since the last election.



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Jobs: City of Lake Forest Park

Senior Planner for the City of Lake Forest Park

Under the direction of the Planning Director, the Senior Planner performs a wide variety of tasks, including advanced-level professional planning work for the Planning Department. Responsible for a variety of complex and professional current or long-range planning duties including administering zoning, subdivision, shoreline, and environmental regulations; provides interpretations and assure that land use proposals comply with environmental impact requirements under SEPA and other environmental legislation; administer environmental, land use and zoning processes; develop land use policies; inform the public, land developers and others regarding code requirements; perform lead duties and provide work direction on planning projects as assigned. Also responsible for the analysis and problem-solving necessary for technically sound decisions. Develops staff reports and makes presentations before the Planning Commission, Hearing Examiner and other public forums, as required. This position may perform any combination of current planning and long range planning as assigned by the Director.

For more information about this position, see the full job description here



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Chermak Construction, Inc. named one of Washington’s “100 Best Places to Work” by Seattle Business magazine

Edmonds-based Chermak Construction, Inc. has been named one of Washington's 100 Best Places to Work by Seattle Business magazine. 

This program recognizes Washington companies that set the standard for executive leadership, benefits, rewards and recognition, corporate culture, training and more. Businesses on the 100 Best list are chosen from the anonymous responses to direct employee surveys developed from 25+ years of market research. 

Chermak Construction was founded in 1980 by Howard Chermak with a commitment to provide a full-service remodeling company with exceptional employees who thrive in a family atmosphere. Chermak’s thirty-eight years in the construction business gives clients the confidence that the company will be there to serve their needs now and in the future.

In 2017 Mr. Chermak sold the company to a long-time friend and construction professional, Noah France. Mr. France previously owned France Construction in Woodinville for 16 years prior to taking the leadership of Chermak Construction. Mr. France says that “It is the quality of work done and commitment to deep relationships with both staff and clients that drew me to this place. I am deeply honored that our employees rated their experience with the company so highly.”

Chermak Construction Inc. is a full-service design/build remodeling company in the greater Seattle area. Our professional, yet personal approach to the remodeling business creates an environment for successful projects. For more information call us at 425-776-1367.

The complete list of winning companies here


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Personal fireworks illegal everywhere - fortunately lots of local shows


By Diane Hettrick


There are some very good reasons why personal fireworks are no longer legal anywhere near us.
  • People blow off their fingers
  • Stray fireworks catch things on fire
  • Explosions terrify dogs - who often run away
  • Explosions are a terrible reminder for the thousands of war veterans among us
Unfortunately, there will still be some who will explode fireworks in prohibited areas like ours.

For them, call the police.

Further, if you see someone selling or using fireworks, or find any unattended fireworks call 9-1-1. Lake Forest Park wants to know about every incident. King County Sheriff's Office has extra money for emphasis patrols.

Lake Forest Park residents - before you berate the police, keep in mind that the many hills and ravines bounce sound waves in such a way that it's difficult to tell the direction of an explosion.

Local fireworks shows - All the shows start between 10pm and 10:15pm.

We are fortunate to be close enough to see fireworks shows in neighboring towns. On the east side, Kenmore is having their big show at Logboom Park. The official vantage point in Lake Forest Park is the Lyon Creek Waterfront Preserve.

Just don't park on Beach Drive. Park by City Hall and walk across the street to the park.

I'm told you can see some fireworks from the Bellevue show or the Kirkland show across the lake.

On the west side, find a vantage point with a water view to the north and you should be able to see both Edmonds and Kingston fireworks.

Kenmore 4th of July Fireworks - Frank Lumber and Croasdale Homes
Log Boom Park, 17415 61st Avenue NE

Watch the night sky light up and have a fun-filled Fourth of July! The Kenmore Fireworks Show presented by Frank Lumber blasts off at 10:00pm from the Log Boom Park pier. Prior to the fireworks show, join in the festivities with fun activities and food vendors starting at 7:30pm. The event is free and all you need to bring is a blanket or chair!
Parking:
Street parking along NE 175th Street
Uplake Professional Center, 5723 NE Bothell Way
Church of the Redeemer, 6211 NE 182nd Street

An Edmonds Kind of 4th - Kick off your summer with Edmonds’ longest running celebration. For 111 years the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce has sponsored the annual all-day party to celebrate America’s birthday. Head up to Edmonds for a 5k, parade, food, entertainment, fireworks, and more! The all day celebration will kickoff at 10:00am.

Gasworks Park - Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Summer 4th 2018

This is the big show at Lake Union's Gasworks Park
Admission is free, but to guarantee the best views, reserved seating is available for purchase (seats are going fast).

Throughout the day, guests can enjoy food vendors, live entertainment and exhibit booths. For those 21+, quench your thirst in our beer and beverage gardens. Kids of all ages are invited to participate in the All-American Games featuring pie-eating contests, sack races and more!


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WeatherWatcher: June in review, Forecast

June is over, and our unofficial start of summer is right around the corner on July 5th.

For the first time since summer of 2012, June has been a near normal month for temperatures.

We had a heat wave during the third week of the month, bringing us a high temperature of 95°F on Monday June 18th.

Here's the temperature graphs for the month of June compared to average:



Our rainfall for the month was above average, mostly due to the thunderstorms that moved through and this most recent week of cold and rainy weather. Without the extra precipitation from the thunderstorms, we would have probably come in right at about normal for the month.



Forecast: We are transitioning to a slightly warmer and drier weather pattern this week. We are still looking at morning clouds with a chance of rain or drizzle most of the week, especially overnight and into the morning hours. However, we are clearing in the afternoons with sunny skies and high temperatures reaching the mid-upper 70's by late in the week. Lows will range in the 50's all week.

Longer range is hinting at seasonal weather to continue into the weekend with temperatures keeping around the upper 70's and low 80's for highs and lows in the 50's.

For current weather conditions visit www.shorelineweather.com



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Crime in Shoreline week ending 6-11-18 - a real variety this week

Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Selected items from the Shoreline Police blotter, week ending June 11, 2018

No trends this week

05-29 Male driver almost hits female pedestrian in crosswalk, then drives alongside her making lewd / sexual comments and gestures.
05-30 Laptop stolen from vehicle in Home Depot parking lot.
06-03 Intentional drive by shooting at residence 11xx NE 158th.
06-04 Subject grabbed a case of beer from North City Safeway and ran out the door.
06-04 Someone stole a 15 years old's bike from the Y bike rack. Black and blue BMX bicycle.
06-04 Shoplifter caught at Marshall's with a pair of Nikes.
06-04 Driver stopped for driving after dark with no headlights didn't have a valid license.
06-04 Graffiti at Hamlin Park.
06-04 Police contacted people who were sleeping in a truck on the grass at Hamlin Park. One fled and was found by a K9 unit up a tree in the park.
06-05 House at 11xx NE 158th has graffiti - ongoing issue.
06-05 Burglary to condo at Forest Park Villa.
06-05 iPad stolen from vehicle at 177xx 15th NE.
06-05 Bitcoin scam and threats to Highlands resident.
06-06 Midnight arrest of individual in storage unit at 145th and Bothell Way.
06-06 House egged at 5xx N 170th Pl.
06-06 Mail theft and credit card fraud from 21xx N 146th.
06-06 Burglary attempt with homeowner there 147xx Meridian.
06-07 Domestic violence assault with a handgun. Victim shot in both legs. N 193rd.
06-07 Former IT employee at Evergreen School selling school property on eBay.
06-07 Burglary and jewelry theft 5xx N Greenwood Dr.
06-07 Trespasser doing meth in 175 / Aurora Walgreen's bathroom was arrested then later released for medical complications.
06-07 Graffiti at Shoreview Park.
06-09 Java Jane coffee stand broken into and cash stolen.
06-09 Echo Lake Apartments resident had items stolen after the fire alarm was pulled.
06-10 Shoplifter took bags of shrimp from Aurora Safeway.
06-10 Intoxicated male Trespassed from Aurora Safeway for trying to steal beer, then sent to hospital for detox.
06-11 Mother arrested for assaulting daughter in the parking lot of the Viking Sports Bar.



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Protestors in Edmonds make their voices heard

Kate Quinn, former immigration attorney

Text and photos by Luanne Brown

Today, in Edmonds, almost 600 people gathered at the intersection of Edmonds Way and 100th Ave West to protest the Trump administration’s ‘Zero Tolerance’ immigration policies and the separation of children from their families. Although that policy has supposedly been rescinded by a presidential executive order, there does not at this time seem to be a cohesive plan to reunite children with parents.

Sarah Roskam, Broadview
Lining the sidewalks on all four corners, many participants held up homemade signs with a variety of expressions, including ‘Amber Alert, ICE taking children’, ‘Which side of History are YOU on?’, ‘Yes, Melania, we do.’

They waved to the cars that passed by and cars waved back or honked their support. One exception was a large white Humvee with a Trump sticker on the back. The passenger in the car, a female, yelled an expletive as the car drove past the crowd. 

Generally made up of the over-50 crowd, there were some people in wheelchairs and with walkers. Parents brought younger children, too. Some people had tears streaming down their faces. This gathering was part of today’s nation-wide “Families Belong Together” protest.

Jillian Yuhas, Lynnwood
Here are quotes from some of the people who attended.

Linda Murtfeldt, Seattle

“Trump’s actions are immoral to the kids and families affected. It’s crazy to say we don’t want immigrants in our country.”

Sarah Roskam, Broadview

“I didn’t protest in the 60’s and 70’s, but I’m speaking up now. I grew up evangelical and I am mortified by what the church is standing for. Jesus would not tolerate what we are doing. We must stand up for what is right.” 

Geronimo Whitaker, Edmonds
Geronimo Whitaker, Edmonds

“I am the second generation of my family to serve our country. My grandfather was a Tuskegee Airman. That’s part of why I feel so strongly that what is happening in our country is wrong. First and foremost, as a Vietnam vet, I swore to protect the Constitution. I took a step forward to do that and I’m not stepping back. It’s my duty to protest. That’s why I’m here.” Whitaker was part of the Winter Soldiers protest in 1971 where Vietnam Veterans Against the War put the spotlight on war crimes committed by the US military in Vietnam.

Dorothy Harrison, Edmonds
Dorothy Harrison, Edmonds

“Trump is a fascist and an illegal president. Most of us are immigrants. My mother was a war bride. I was born in a farmhouse in England. I have six kids, nine grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. I’m here for them.”

Jillian Yuhas, Lynnwood

“My sign has an Amish proverb on it. 'Instead of putting others in their place put yourself in their place.' The lack of empathy and compassion in our government in general is appalling. The environment, the economy—it’s all about taking and not giving. It’s about greed. We need a severe pendulum swing. I’m counting on the millennials to save us. They are all about inclusion. Their minimalistic, social, and they care about the environment.”

Leslie Keenan, Edmonds

“I am here to mourn the death of Liberty in our country. We have to get out and vote. We have to be insistent about making noise. The Vietnam War protests ended the war. We must protest until we are sure Liberty lives”. 

Phil and Peri DiCrescentis, Edmonds
Ron and Sharon Thomas, Edmonds

“It’s just too much when we start holding kids hostage for a stupid fence. We’re finding it hard to live our lives every day. I’m am tired of crying. That doesn’t do any good. That’s why Ron and I came here today.”

 Phil and Peri DiCrescentis, Edmonds

“We came because of the babies. They are separated from their parents and it doesn’t look like the administration is doing anything to get them back together. It’s heartbreaking and it’s not who we are.”

Peter Kahle, North Seattle

“When I first got here, I wept. That I’m holding this sign ('OHANA - Save the families') in America is too much." 

Linda Russell, Edmonds

“I’m here for my grandson, Owen. He’s six and has autism. He told me, ‘Grandma, why don’t we just deport Trump.”

Susan Cyr, Interfaith Minister

Susan Cyr, Interfaith Minister (non-Christian), Psychotherapist

“I didn’t bring a sign because there are too many issues to protest. Seeking asylum is not a crime. Blocking entrance to our country should be. I am furious and have been this way since Trump was elected.” Her prescription? “Vote! We must end Citizens United.”

Kate Quinn, former immigrant attorney, Lynnwood

“It’s important that people can come to our country and claim asylum. Stopping families before they can even claim asylum is wrong.

"So is having children represent themselves in court. But that has been going on here for a long time. It’s good for people to become aware of this problem so we can do something about it.”



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Red light photo enforcement camera at Ballinger / Bothell Way goes lives Monday

As part of the City of Lake Forest Park’s plan to help mitigate traffic safety concerns, address the increase in traffic volume on SR 522/Bothell Way NE, and improve pedestrian safety, a new traffic safety red light photo enforcement camera has been installed at the intersection of SR 522/Bothell Way NE and SR 104/Ballinger Way.
To comply with state law, “Photo Enforcement” signs have been posted in the area.

Travelers along the route are advised the cameras go live on Monday, July 2, 2018, and tickets will be issued following an initial 30-day grace period.

These systems are a safety measure designed to reduce and prevent speeding and collisions. Since its beginning in 2009, when cameras were installed in school zones, the goal of the program has been pedestrian safety in our school zones and collision reduction on SR 522.

The program is used as a force-multiplier, adding to the good behavior of drivers and enforcement capacity of the Police Department. The system enables Police Department staff, which is typically running at minimum levels, to perform other functions that address a wide range of public safety tasks.

It is important for citizens to know that photo enforcement violations do not get applied to their driving record. The violations are not recorded by the Washington State Department of Licensing.

As with a parking ticket, it does not matter who drives the vehicle, it's the registered owner who is responsible for the violation. This presumption may be overcome only if the registered owner states (before the court) that the vehicle involved was in control of some person other than the registered owner.


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Shoreline Planning Commission to review pedestrian plan and surface water plan

Pedestrian System Plan

Shoreline Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting, Thursday, July 5, 2018, 7pm Council Chamber at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98133

Agenda Highlights

Link to Full Meeting Packet

Comment on Agenda Items


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Photo: Hogwarts in Hamlin Park

Photo by Seattle Poppy

Harry Potter fans will be happy to know that Hogwarts has apparently established a branch campus in Hamlin Park.



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Correction: LFP Citizens' Commission TUESDAY will be registering voters

Correction: Meeting is TUESDAY. Original story said Monday.

Lake Forest Park Citizens' Commission meets on Tuesday July 3, 2018 from 7-9 p.m., at the Town Center at Lake Forest Park, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, 98155.

We will be helping people Register to Vote, for the upcoming Primary Election on August 7, 2018. We will also be able to help people change their Washington State Voter Registration, to a new name or address, if needed. Also will help check to make sure people are registered to vote.

The voter registration deadline (to register by mail), is July 9, 2018 to be registered for the August 7, 2018 primary election.

We will hand out materials to help people know how to find out more information about things on the ballot, and even more specifically, their personal ballot. We will be available to explain the minimum requirements to register to vote. Washington State Voter Registration Forms will be available, and for those that have mobile devices and computers with them, we can also show you how to register OnLine Onsite.

Registering to vote is an easy process as long as you have a few things. It is a one page form, with six parts to it. 1. Personal Information - Name, Date of Birth, Address 2. Qualifications - Be a Citizen of USA and at least 18 by August 9, 2018. 3. Military / Overseas Status - 2 "yes" or "no" questions 4. Identification - Washington Driver License, Permit, or ID # or Last 4 numbers of Social Security Number. 5. Change of Name or Address - if needed. 6. Declaration - Read Paragraph about information being true, Declaration-Sign, and Date.

We can also turn in your Voter Registration Form for you.

The LFP Citizens' Commission is not affiliated with the City of Lake Forest Park.



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Shorecrest student will represent the US in Field Archery Championship in Italy

Faith Cook is part of the junior girls archery team
which will compete in Italy in September
Shorecrest student Faith Cook will represent the United States in Cortina, Italy for the World Field Archery Championships in September.

Faith, who will be a senior at Shorecrest this September, secured one of the top three spots at the US team trials last weekend, after three days of competition.

She was part of an all Washington victory for junior girls as three Washington locals filled the recurve junior women’s team: Erin White, Faith Cook and Arianna Santiago.

The top eight archers in each adult and youth division competed at eight targets with running cumulative scores from the first two days of U.S. National Field Championships. Cuts were then made to the top four archers in each category and they finished with four more targets of competition to finalize each three-person team.

There is no funding for archers, so each member of the team must pay their own expenses to the competition. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help Faith and her family.

Faith Cook 
The page chronicles her challenges over the competition, including forgetting part of her equipment and having problems with the borrowed equipment.

In competition, nerves got the best of her. She lost some key matches and fell in the standings. Finally, on the third day, she pulled herself together and finished in first place.

Complete results from the trials are available here. For more, follow USA Archery on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.


Updated 7-2-2018

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