For the Birds: Seasons Change - So Do the Birds…

Sunday, September 16, 2018

Red-breasted Sapsucker, resident, drumming territory
Photo by Elaine Chuang


By Christine Southwick

As the days grow shorter, our variety of birds grows smaller. Most migrating birds follow the daylight, and thefoods that are found where the weather is warmer.

Spotted-Towhee, male, surveying his territory
Photo by Christine Southwick
The long distance shorebirds are in full migration right now, and many will be at their “Snowbird” destination by the end of September.

Gone are the flycatchers and the majority of the Vaux’s Swifts—gone to places that will have bountiful winged bugs during our cold, wet season.

Swainson’s Thrushes and Western Tanagers are mostly gone, with an occasional late migrator being heard. You may even see a Black-headed Grosbeak heading south –juvenile birds leave later than the adults, so you can be pretty sure these late birds were born this year.

Even the American Robins that you see could be from Canada, and ours may have moved further south.

Bewick’s Wren eating in the winter
Photo by Christine Southwick
So what is left?

We live in such a mild climate compared to lots of other areas, that some birds winter here and then fly back North in the summer. Fox Sparrows are only found in our neighborhoods during the fall thru spring; likewise, Dark-eyed Juncos migrate from Canada and Montana to here and have been banded here during the winter.

And with this mild weather, it is to be expected that we have a large range of resident birds: Spotted Towhees, Bewick’s Wrens, Song Sparrows, all five of our woodpeckers, and our local owls. These birds eat bugs that live in our leaf covering (so keep those leaves under bushes, etc), or eat berries, especially blackberries. Our smaller owls eat moths, and our larger owls will eat shrew, voles, mice, rat

Townsend’s Warbler frequently seen in winter shrubs
Photo by Elaine Chuang
Many of our little birds, like Black-capped and Chestnut-backed Chickadees, Bushtits, Downy Woodpeckers, Ruby-crowned and Golden-crowned Kinglets may be seen in mixed flocks flying through the shrubs and evergreen branches, with the practical effect that many eyes will find more food, and spot predators more readily.

The practical effect of fall and winter is that “our” birds become easier to see as the leaves fall. Flashes of color, and hearing their calls can brighten up one of our dreary Northwest winter days, and lighten our hearts as we dodge the frequent raindrops.

Suet will bring chickadees, bushtits and woodpeckers; hummingbird nectar will ensure that you see our year-round Anna’s Hummingbirds. Help the birds, and they will repay you with random acts of beauty.



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Victim of traffic collision identified

Saturday, September 15, 2018

Photo by Steven H. Robinson
The King County Medical Examiner has identified the woman who died in the four vehicle collision on Aurora Thursday morning as 62 year old Miss Catherine Craig.

She was a passenger in the Yellow Cab which was severely damaged in the collision.

According to information gathered at the scene, she was on her way to work at Northwest Hospital. Indications are that she was a Shoreline resident, although that has not been confirmed.

The accident happened at the intersection of N 155th and Aurora Avenue North, some time between 7 - 7:30am.

The drivers of the taxi and the sedan were taken to the hospital in serious condition. Two other vehicles involved in the collision were not seriously damaged and the drivers were not injured.

We are awaiting information from the King County Sheriff's Office.




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Shorecrest Scots wrap up an exciting win against division rival Everett

Coach Brandon Christensen crouches on the sideline
during the Shorecrest - Everett game on Friday
Photo by Rob Oxford

The Scots and Thunderbirds have an opportunity again this year to be featured as KING 5's Game of the week. Click here to cast your vote.

WesCo South 3A Football
9-14-18 at Shoreline Stadium
Shorecrest 27 - Everett 21
Overall SC 3-0

Football coaches talk about "facing adversity"... a lot. They also talk about "stepping up to the challenge" and "giving it 120%." Another popular phrase for many is "next man up." So far this season the Shorecrest Scots have met and handled all that has been thrown their way. Currently sitting at 3 - 0, they played host to the Everett Seagulls Friday night at Shoreline Stadium and again started out strong.

Eladio Fountain congratulates Sammy Seliga
Photo by Rob Oxford

The first score came early when Everett was forced to punt and a bad snap pinned them back near their own 20 yard line. QB Eladio Fountain then hooked up with WR Sammy Seliga for the junior quarterback's first of four touchdowns. Soon after Fountain would tack on 53 of his total 299 yards with another strike to Seliga putting the Scots up 14 - 0.

Antonio Stillwell had another big game for Shorecrest, hauling in four passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns and despite a much bigger offensive line (at least on paper), the Scots defense applied plenty of pressure, allowing the likes of Marcus Selzler and sophomore Elyjah Shultz to record sacks, while Cole Francis and Robbie Oxford teamed up to record 1/2 a sack apiece. 

Elyjah Shultz records a sack
Photo by Rob Oxford

The Scots secondary again showed that they have the ability to smell passes that have been left floating in the air just a little too long. Sammy Seliga snatched two passes from Everett's QB, exhibiting some fancy footwork as he took the ball back up field and Gavin MacFarlane had one interception and the opportunity for a second if he'd been able to find the handle on the football.

Late touchdowns by both teams would send them into the locker rooms at the half with Shorecrest up 20 - 7.

RB Cyris Filoteo, who has yet to reach the end zone, was held to 42 yards on the ground after 17 carries and with five games remaining on the regular season schedule, the odds of eventually breaking things wide open are definitely in his favor.

Penalties on the Shorecrest Defense kept the game a little closer than fans would have liked with a couple of defensive pass interference calls that some may hope the zebra's can overlook during a tighter game. Fortunately however, "the bend but don't break" attitude kicked into gear and the Scots wrapped up another exciting win against a division rival. 

Heading into next weeks big match up, spirits are high and the team will begin the week preparing for their cross-town rivals by watching game film on Monday.

--Rob Oxford

Updated 9-16-2018

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Photo: Dog walk

Photo by Cynthia Sheridan


Dog walk in the shimmering shadows - photo by Cynthia Sheridan.



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ELNA to hear from two major developers at Tuesday meeting

The Rat's Nest on 192nd and Aurora
Google Earth

Echo Lake Neighborhood Association members will hear from two developers with major projects on Aurora in the Echo Lake Neighborhood.

Trent Mummery, developer of the Malmo and Paceline apartments, will show the latest work planned for the CRUX apartments which will replace the Rat's Nest (Sleep Aire factory) at 192nd and Aurora.

Photo was taken while Aurora was under construction
Lot is currently vacant
Google Earth


He will be followed by the team developing housing for homeless or about to be homeless people at 198th and Aurora (currently a vacant lot). The team includes the City of Shoreline, King County Housing and Community Development, Catholic Housing Services, and the Community Psychiatric Clinic.

The meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 from 7-9pm in conference room 303 of Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, 98133.



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Shoreline farmers market Saturday

Shoreline Farmers Market will be at Shoreline Place every Saturday from 10am-3pm, through October 6th.

This week we come to accept the reality of only 4 more markets left in the 2018 season. School has started, the leaves are yellowing, and the breeze is crisp.

The berries are almost gone and we're seeing more root vegetables at the market, so stock up on your summer favorites while you can (grapes!).

We're delighted to have 2 delicious food trucks with us this week. Kiss My Grits will be serving up speciality southern Shrimp and Grits and Pork Belly and Grits alongside market specials using local produce. NOSH returns to the market with their famous British style Fish & Chips and Cod Chowder.

We hope you come out and join us in celebrating the Shoreline Community.

See you Saturday at N 155th and Westminster Way, near Central Market.



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Mayor’s proposed 2019-2020 Biennial Budget available on LFP website

Mayor Jeff Johnson
Mayor Jeff Johnson presented his 2019-2020 Budget Proposal to the City Council at the September 13, 2018 City Council meeting.
“Two of my most important budget goals that are always top of mind is making smart investments in the things that matter most to this community and delivering outstanding value for the community’s tax dollars. 
"This budget proposal accomplishes both goals. A lot of hard work went into the budget and I am excited about the outcome and the future of Lake Forest Park.” 

The Mayor’s Proposed 2019-2020 Biennial Budget is now available on the City’s website.



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Meridian Park Pie ‘n Coffee Rave ‘n Rant on September 18th



National polls show that Americans are more divided than ever. Meridian Park Neighborhood Association recognizes that, and also that the residents in our area have much in common, and so the organization has scheduled an event to celebrate and strengthen the bond among our community of individuals.

Anyone attending the event who is concerned with nutrition should know that a “de-calorizing wand” will be waved over the meeting refreshments before serving.

On Tuesday, September 18, 2018 from 7pm-8:30pm in Room 301 at Shoreline City Hall, MPNA will serve scrumptious pie and coffee/tea/milk while residents share their raves and rants about living in the Meridian Park Neighborhood.

It will be an opportunity for community members to hear others (brief) stories and share their own. There will also be time to brainstorm solutions if residents wish to do so. MPNA Chair Cynthia Knox will be available as a resource to liasion with City of Shoreline staff or Council if a resident has a matter to be addressed at that level.

All ages of Meridian Park Neighborhood residents are encouraged to attend and if any attendees have pie flavor preferences or other questions, please email meridianparkna@gmail.com or call Cynthia Knox at 206-218-3302. There is plenty of free parking in the City Hall parking garage for the event.




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New artwork reflects work of Native Plant Stewards in Brugger's Bog

Brugger’s Bog Park is currently undergoing ecological restoration by Master Native Plant Stewards from the Washington Native Plant Society and the City of Shoreline.

In an effort to reflect that commitment, the city’s Public Art Program has featured Brugger’s Bog as a site for temporary artwork.

The 2018 program brings artist Will Schlough to the program, a sculptor and mural painter with an interest in site specific work. Schlough’s public work creatively interacts with the surrounding environment, presenting unique and thought-provoking narratives.

‘Restoration’ (as the artwork is titled) depicts a five-foot tall human hand with a newly potted plant evolving from an old stump.

The piece speaks to restoration efforts and the role of humans in the development of ‘natural’ spaces, cleverly asking viewers to consider where ‘natural’ ends and ‘manmade’ begins.

It will be on view for the Fall, Winter, and Spring.

Brugger's Bog is on 25th NE, just north of Ballinger Way and across from the Aldercrest fields.



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Scene on the Sound: Ships that pass

USNS Amelia Earhart (background)
Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (foreground)Photo by Jan Hansen

USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE-6), a Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship is the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for noted American aviation pioneer and women's rights advocate Amelia Earhart.

USNS Earhart is 689 feet long and was launched in 2008 as the sixth ship in the Navy's T-AKE class.

These ships deliver ammunition, provisions, spare parts, potable water and petroleum products to the Navy's carrier strike groups at sea and other naval forces worldwide, allowing them to stay at sea, on station and combat ready for extended periods of time.


Homeported at Coast Guard Island in Alameda, California, Coast Guard Cutter Waesche, the second of eight planned National Security Cutters, is 418 feet long with a top speed of 28 knots and a range of 12,000 nautical miles. 

She is equipped with a flight deck and hangars capable of housing two multi-mission helicopters, and outfitted with the most advanced command, control, and communications equipment.

--Jan Hansen



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Style Chalet opens its doors Saturday in North City

The Style Chalet  
Grand Opening Saturday September 15, 2018 1:00 to 6:00pm


Come and join Diamond and Duane Berger in celebrating the grand opening of their new hair salon, The Style Chalet!

This young couple is very enthusiastic about preserving the energy and charm of North City. Since June, Duane has been busy designing and restructuring the interior of the salon, giving it a rustic look with plenty of barn wood in the style of a French chalet.

He is also an employee of Frank’s Door Store, right down the street. 

Diamond plans to rent out three chairs to other stylists and also continue working with her own long-standing customers. For an appointment, call 206-365-3599

The Style Chalet’s open house will feature snacks, a gift card raffle, gift baskets of hair products and more! Come in, look around, eat, hang out and book your next hair appointment!

“We have worked so hard to bring this dream to life and would love to have friends, family and the community come and celebrate with us.”


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Shoreline fire calls Aug 20 to Sept 9

Photo by Mike Remarcke
Shoreline fire calls for September 3 - 9, 2018

Aid - 55
Aid Non Emergency - 13
MVA (Motor Vehicle Accident) - 2
Medic - 28 (+38 in Bothell, Northshore some Woodinville including M65 and M47)
MVA Medic - 1 (+ in Bothell w/M47 and in Northshore w/M65)
Cardiac Arrest - 5 (+1 in Bothell w/M47)
AFA (Automatic Fire Alarm) - 9
Appliance Fire - 1
Bark Fire - 5
Brush Fire - 1 (fireworks related)
Electrical Odor - 1
Natural Gas/Line Fracture - 1
Service Call - 1 extinguished fire in public bathroom
Smoke/Burn Complaint - 2 (one in Hamlin Park, one backyard burning)
Strike Team Wildland - 1 Line Medic in Eastern WA
Structure Fire Unconfirmed - 2 (one chimney fire contained, one burnt food on the stove)
Vehicle Fire - 1

Donning gear at training session
Photo by Mike Remarcke
Shoreline fire calls 
for August 20 - September 2

Aid - 130
Aid Non Emergency - 30
MVA (Motor Vehicle Accident) - 7
Medic - 64 (+77 in Bothell, Northshore some Woodinville including M65 and M47)
MVA Medic - 1 (+1 in Bothell w/M47 and 1 in Northshore w/M65)
MVA Rescue - 1
Cardiac Arrest - 4 (+3 in Bothell w/M47 and M65)
AFA (Automatic Fire Alarm) - 23
Bark Fire - 2
Electrical Odor - 1
Haz - 2 CO calls
Service Call - 2 assist PD w/blood draw, 1 person locked in bathroom
Smoke/Burn Complaint - 10
Smoke in a Residence - 1
Smoke Smell - 1
Strike Team Wildland
Structure Fire Commercial - 2 in Bothell and Woodinville
Vehicle Fire - 1


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Shoreline firefighter - paramedic at Spokane fire

Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire


FF/PM Sewell headed over to Eastern Washington on September 7, 2018 as a Line Medic for a fire near Spokane.



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In The Garden Now….. A Handful of Hydrangeas

Friday, September 14, 2018

‘Double Delight Star Gazer’

‘Endless Summer’ and ‘Double Delight Star Gazer’ and ‘Zorro’ 
‘Sweet Summer’ and ‘Plum Passion’ 

Text and photos by Victoria Gilleland

Over the last several years I’ve been adding hydrangeas to our garden borders. These easy to grow summer bloomers come in an array of colors, sizes and types. Hydrangeas bloom from late spring through summer and often into fall.

The one thing that all hydrangeas need is ample water…… at least as they are becoming established. Once they’ve developed a substantial root system many thrive with little additional water.

Grouping hydrangeas in one area of the garden will make it easier to keep them watered in the hottest driest months. You could designate a certain bed or area of your garden as ‘Hydrangea Heaven’ so that watering tasks are consolidated. 

Many of these beauties will thrive in containers for years and usually stay smaller than if grown in a garden bed. Most like part sun to part shade although many will thrive in full sun given enough water.

Endless Summer
When it comes to predicted size for a particular hydrangea don’t be fooled when the tag or label suggests the shrub will be 4’ x 4’. Many hydrangeas will soon outgrow their “tagged” size. I have one hydrangea ‘Endless Summer’ which is supposed to be a compact 4’ x 4’. 

After 8 years mine is at least 6’ high by 10’ wide. It has been pruned annually but it always ends up a large shrub! The blossoms are plentiful and gorgeous so it stays in the garden although I’ve had to move some other plants out of the way so this one can have the space it needs. I have another bully on my hands!

Double Delight Star Gazer
The showiest of the Hydrangeas I’ve added to our garden recently is ‘Double Delight Star Gazer’. It has gorgeous blue and white variegated double flowers. In neutral soil the blossoms may be pink and white. 

I’m told this shrub will be a compact 4’ x 4’. Time will tell! It may be more compact than some. Blooms are produced on both old and new wood so no worries about pruning.

Zorro
I’m a sucker for an interesting plant name. I was attracted to ‘Zorro’ initially because of the name. This striking Hydrangea sports shiny black stems and intense deep blue lace cap flowers in our acidic soil. 

Mine grew very nicely in a large pot for the first two years of its residence, the advantage being that those unique black stems and gorgeous blue flowers were lifted to eye level in the pot. 

I decided to move 'Zorro’ into a garden bed when it became evident that this guy was going to be quite tall. The flowers were being carried well above eye level in the large pot. Zorro is currently quite upright, about 5 feet tall and still reaching for the sky. 

Since I pruned it last winter it has sent up the expected shiny black canes 4-5’ tall. In a sunnier garden Zorro would probably stay more compact. 

Sweet Summer
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Sweet Summer’ is one of my favorite whites. Dense flower blossoms start off green, turn white and then shades of pink as summer turns to fall. 

The shrub blooms profusely and may be wider than it is tall. At three years my plant is currently 5 feet wide and 4 feet tall and has done well in partial sun.

Plum Passion
Hydrangea ‘Plum Passion’ is an aspera hydrangea. It has a purple under leaf as well as purple tinted upper leaf surfaces if grown in enough sun. 

Be warned that Plum Passion is a fast grower and wants to be a large hydrangea. It’s offered as a shrub that reaches 5 to 6 feet tall and wide. That’s a conservative estimate! 

We moved one 5’ bush that had outgrown its place in the garden to the west slope in back of our house. Within two days it had been chopped down to 12 inches by one of our resident mountain beaver. 

We thought that was a “Sign from the Animal Gods” so we moved it again to another location…… away from the slope, and saw it rapidly regrow to nearly 5’ in a year’s time. There are lots of blossoms on the newly recovered bush and no further assault by our beaver neighbors. I guess we just need to stay out of their territory!

Any of these five long blooming beauties could add months of glamour to your garden. Give one a try!

Botanical Name:

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Endless Summer’
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Double Delights Star Gazer’
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Zorro’
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Sweet Summer’
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Plum Passion’

Victoria Gilleland is the owner of Cottage GardenDesigns, a Garden Design company specializing in redesign of Residential Gardens, Garden Consultation and Coaching. She has been designing gardens in the northwest for over 25 years. vjgilleland@yahoo.com



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Seattle Animal Shelter will have tips for caring for your pet

Bella is the Senior Center mascot
besides being a Seahawks fan
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 from 10:30 - 11:30am at the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, Marilyn Andrews of the Seattle Animal Shelter will be on hand to:

  • Provide tips on caring for your pet
  • Understanding the needs of an aging pet
  • Share information regarding their Pet Loss Support Group

And - they will have a few adoptable pets on hand!



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26 years for the NE 177th block party

Over 100 people attend the block party

By Cynthia Sheridan

The NE 177th Street block party celebrated its 26th year of community building Saturday, September 8, 2018 with an outdoor bar-b-q and potluck.

Doesn't everyone have a bouncy house in their front yard?

Shoreline city officials blocked traffic from Serpentine to 25th NE, making room for pony rides, a bouncy house and a ping-pong table as well as tables and chairs for over a hundred party-goers.

A new feature this year was “The Good Ideas”, a five piece cover band whose members are 6th and 7th graders living in the Shoreline area.

The "Good Ideas" performed

Other activities included face and hair painting, chalk drawing, the traditional water balloon toss and a raffle.

Party founders Nancy Phillips and Dave Geddes planned and supervised the event, including set-up and take-down, along with many enthusiastic neighbor volunteers.

The traditional balloon toss


At the end of the evening, participants lined up and faced each other according to address, forming a human map of NE 177th St. The weather co-operated and the party lasted well into a beautiful summer evening.

Thank you to our party planners, Nancy and Dave.



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A few words from a new volunteer - The Power of One

Cathy Floit helping a student
THE POWER OF ONE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM 
A Few Words from a Relatively New Volunteer

By Cathy Floit

I remember walking into Mrs. Hertzberg’s 3rd grade class at Parkwood Elementary in late November 2017. Was I ready for this? I had passed a background check and I had a Power of One badge. Was I nervous? Yes! Was I excited? Yes! Would I be useful? To be determined.

I met Terry Monette, Power of One Program Coordinator, when she staffed a table at a craft fair in 2017. She was looking for new volunteers, and I was looking for a volunteer opportunity. I signed up for an interview, at which I filled out a registration form, an Interest Inventory, and gave permission for a background check.

Power of One is a wonderful program sponsored by the Shoreline and Lake Forest Park Senior Center and affiliated with Shoreline Public Schools since 1996. Volunteers share their time and talents in classrooms from preschool to high school throughout the district, in libraries, and in the Echo Lake School Native Plant Garden. Power of One matches volunteers with a school’s needs, suited to the volunteer’s interests and strengths.

Mrs. Hertzberg's class


Terry soon matched me with Mrs. Hertzberg’s class, where I started late last November. I also volunteered to help Donna Franklin, a long-time volunteer and steward of the Native Plant Garden. I started at the garden in early 2018. I was thus privileged to work with two amazing women, teacher Diane Hertzberg and volunteer extraordinaire Donna Franklin.

It takes practice to move around the room and spend
just the right amount of time with each student.
As a classroom volunteer, I worked with individual students on reading and writing, with small groups, helped with art projects, and much more, whatever the teacher needed.

In the Garden, the Green Thumb Club members, 4th, 5th and 6th graders, volunteer their time. Power of One volunteers work with Donna Franklin in supervising the kids as they learn the many aspects of caring for a garden. A partnership of young and mature volunteers is created. We hope to host an annual garden tour every May.

The Green Thumb Club maintains the Native
Plant Garden at Echo Lake Elementary
Photo by Terry Stevens-Ayers
What to say about the kids? The kids are challenging, fun, creative, exuberant, silly, well-behaved (or not), loud, shy, eager to learn and eager to work in the garden. I often returned home exhausted after two hours of volunteering. I marvel at the teachers who do this all day, all week, all year. They need our help.

How do I feel after my first months as a Power of One volunteer? I had a blast! And, I think I did help, at least a little. We can all help. Volunteer! Power of One is a great way to engage with your community, to assist our dedicated teachers, and to help nurture young people and a garden.

Volunteers can apply at any time by contacting Terry Monette, the expert at determining where the school system can best use your talents. Email Terry, or call 978-505-1709.


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Jobs: SQL Server and Network Administrator

WSDOT Shoreline has an opening for IT Specialist 5 – SQL Server and Network Administrator

Opening Date: 9/13/2018
Closing Date: 9/28/2018

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking a proficient IT Specialist to fill a senior role at the Northwest Region Headquarters in Shoreline, WA. The SQL Server and Network Administrator is the senior level specialist primarily responsible for SQL Infrastructure, backup/disaster recovery and assisting in supporting all software, server and networking aspects of the Northwest Region and Mega Projects Server/Network infrastructure.

This position ensures reliable access to data and applications stored on regional and agency servers, as well as data and voice communications for employees, partner agencies, and public customers in a 27/7 environment. The work conducted by the successful candidate meets critical needs for employees to conduct work essential in meeting the agency’s mission and goals.

View the entire announcement and  apply: SQL Server and Network Administrator



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Seattle - King county clinic offers free medical, dental, vision care for four days

Thursday, September 13, 2018

Over 100 dental stations are set up in Key Arena
Photo courtesy Seattle - King County Public Health
For people who struggle to access or afford health care, the Seattle / King county pop-up clinic is a godsend.

For four days, Thursday through Saturday, September 20–23, 2018 at Seattle Center, all medical services are free.

All are welcome regardless of income, insurance, or immigration status. Patients will not be asked for documentation of any type.

Here is what is offered:
  • Dental: fillings, extractions, x-rays, deep cleanings
  • Vision: vision screening, complete eye exams, reading glasses and prescription eyeglasses. Bring a current eyeglass prescription (no older than one year) to skip exam and just get eyeglasses.
  • Medical: physical exams, lab tests, mammograms, x-rays, ultrasounds, EKGs, immunizations, and more
  • Resources: social work, help with health insurance, and more
There is no advance registration. People are served on a first-come, first-served basis. Many camp out overnight to be sure to get a place for the next day.

A tent at Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center (corner of 2nd Ave N and Thomas St) opens for shelter at 12:30am for those who choose to get in line early.

At 5am numbered tickets are distributed: one ticket per person, good for that day only. At 6:30am patients enter the Clinic in KeyArena in order of the number on ticket.

The highest demand is for tickets on Saturday and Sunday.

You cannot get both dental and vision care on the same day. You may attend the Clinic for multiple days, but must go through the ticket process each day.

There is free parking - 1st Ave Garage (220 1st Ave N) or Mercer St. Garage (650 3rd Ave N)
Interpreters are available.

How should patients prepare?
  • Come prepared for a long day with food, comfortable clothing and any daily medications
  • DO NOT fast for lab tests.
  • No pets except service animals. Pet sitting is available.
More information is available on the website, send an email, or phone 206-684-7200.

SKCClinic@seattlecenter.org

Seattle/King County Clinic organizers anticipate more than 100 health care organizations and thousands of licensed health care professionals and support volunteers will treat close to 4,000 people Thursday through Sunday.

The clinic began in 2014 and is staffed by medical professionals volunteering their time and skills.


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Presentation on HANDLE for autism and sensory challanges

On Saturday, Sept. 15, from 1:30-3pm, at the Shoreline Library, Neuro-Educational Therapist Peg Simon will present a talk about autism and sensory challenges and introduce HANDLE ® (Holistic Approach to NeuroDevelopment and Learning Efficiency.)

Learn about neuroplasticity and the ways that we process information, and what can affect this process. We'll look at anxiety, sensory issues, vulnerability, and nutrition, and how all systems work together.

Peg has worked with children and adults for the last 18 years. She discovered HANDLE while a reading tutor, and knows it is the missing piece of the puzzle! She is passionate about wanting everyone to have the chance to grow into the person they were meant to be, and the importance of the mind/body/spirit connection.

She is the author of several articles about HANDLE and its success in restoring hope and assisting others to grow into their full potential and is published in Seattle’s Child magazine, Northwest Educator, and Washington Diplomat.

The Shoreline Library is located at 345 NE 175th, Shoreline 98155.

An RSVP is requested -- email peg.simon@handle.org


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Jobs: Landscape designer

WSDOT Shoreline has an opening for a Transportation Planning Specialist – Project Lead

Opening Date: 9/13/2018
Closing Date: 9/30/2018

The Washington State Department of Transportation has an exceptional opportunity for an innovative landscape designer to join the landscape architecture office based in Shoreline.

This professional will develop landscape design/contract plans for design-bid-build contracts, and project requirements for design-build contracts throughout western Washington. They will provide on-site guidance during landscape construction/plant establishment. Join a fun team that works to restore/improve highway roadsides, stream banks, wetlands and urban landscapes so they meet functional needs, commitments, and permit requirements while having low long-term costs.

To view the entire announcement and to apply, please visit: Project Lead


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Scots tennis shuts out Archbishop Murphy

David Chen
Photo by Anne Tangeman


Varsity Boys Tennis WesCo 2A/3A
9-13-18 at Gateway
Shorecrest 7 - Archbishop Murphy 0
SC overall 1-4

(Shorecrest players / scores listed first)

Gabe Vogel and Tyler Keen
Photo by Anne Tangeman


Singles
  1. Ben Silber v Carlos Villarreal-Elizondo 6-0 6-0 W
  2. Zaid Khan v Matthew Kenny 6-4 6-2 W
  3. Reed Tangeman v Anthony Damitio 6-1 6-1 W
  4. David Chen v Sean Murray 7-6 (10-8) 6-3 W
John Burke and Micah Glesener
Photo by Anne Tangeman

Doubles
  1. Gabe Vogel / Tyler Keen v Kunal Renjer / Nate Hempstead 6-1 6-3 W
  2. Micah Glesener / John Burke v Austin King / Samson Irish-Lodge 6-4 6-2 W
  3. John Williams / Carson Hart v Luke Humphrey / Jacob Faulk 6-0 6-1 W
--Rob Mann



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Fatality crash on Aurora

Fatality collision at 155th and Aurora
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire


At approximately 7am Thursday, September 13, 2018, there was a four vehicle collision on Aurora, resulting in one fatality. The two male drivers of the badly damaged vehicles (pictured) were taken to Harborview in serious condition.

Aurora was closed from 152nd to 160th in both directions.

By 11am the initial investigation was complete and the scene was being cleared. The road was reopened at 11:30am.

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The passenger in the taxi, a 62 year old woman, died at the scene. Her name has not been released, pending notification of next of kin.


Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Two of the vehicles involved in the crash had minor damage and neither driver was injured.

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Updated: accident was at 7am


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Where in Shoreline... revealed

Moose : Little Bear : Minnie : Tasha
pose in Northcrest Park
Photo by Melissa Banker

Several of you, mostly walkers, knew where Doug Machle's photo (see previous article) was taken.

Doug says "It’s a well-hidden playground in Northcrest Park, a rather well-hidden park!"

For sure! I know about the park because I went looking for it when I saw it on a list of Shoreline Parks. It's basically in people's back yards. There are entrances but the park is completely surrounded by homes.

It's across the street, sortof, from Ridgecrest Elementary School. The official address is 827 NE 170th St. Check out the Google Earth view and you'll see what I mean.

Ridgecrest resident Melissa Banker walks "the pack" there frequently and sent a photo of them in the park with her.

Anyone else have an obscure place in Shoreline you'd like to share?

DKH


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Shop Local at the 3rd Annual Shop Hop Tour Saturday


Shop Local at the 3rd Annual Shop Hop Tour
Events, Prizes, Gifts, and Fun!

Saturday, September 15, 11am - 6pm • Free

Take pART in the third annual Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Shop Hop, a store tour featuring locally owned, art-focused shops in our community. Pick up a “passport” at any of the participating stores, have it stamped at all five locations, and enter for your chance to win one of five fabulous prizes:

• Summer Entertaining/Self Care Basket of goodies, donated by Beach House Greetings

• Basket of Knitting/Crocheting materials.

• Gift certificate for a chocolate class from the Chocolate Man.

• $25 Gift Card to The Gallery at Town Center, 2 Towels, & 1 Mug donated by Sydney C’ de Baca of Chavah’s Garden.

• Gift bag from Quite The Find with Earrings, Soap, Lotion, & More!


In addition to the great prizes, Beach House Greetings will be Showcasing two artists at the Shop Hop: Household products and paper goods by Seattle native, Misha Zadeh and Firefly Silverworks by Richmond Beach resident, Teri LeClair. 

Quite the Find will be providing refreshments throughout the day. The Chocolate Man will be organizing in-store chocolate tastings ALL DAY! Mad Cow Yarn will have indie dyers in the store throughout the Shop Hop. The Gallery at Town Center will be providing snacks and beverages as you browse the shop.

PARTICIPATING STORES

Beach House Greetings
  • A unique card and gift shop specializing in selection and service. Offering a large selection of unique greeting cards as well as gifts, stationery, party goods, gift wrap and ribbon, and other seasonal items.
  • 626 NW Richmond Beach Rd, Shoreline, WA 98177, phone: 206-542-2773
Chocolate Man
  • Premium grade couverture chocolate is right at your fingertips, with over 70 chocolate varieties!
  • 17171 Bothell Way NE (Lower level of the Lake Forest Park Town Center across from the gallery)
  • Lake Forest Park, WA 98155, Phone: 206-365-2025
Mad Cow Yarn
  • Mad Cow Yarn is a friendly, community gathering place for fiber arts enthusiasts in Lake Forest Park. We carry an extensive selection of fine yarns, in stunning colors and textures, along with a large assortment of fiber crafting notions and accessories, to meet a variety of knitting, crocheting, and fiber needs.
  • The Town Center at Lake Forest Park, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155, phone: 206.397.4898
Quite the Find
  • New to the tour this year! An affordable eclectic mix of home decor items, furniture, boutique clothing and accessories as well as locally made soaps, balms and bath salts and up-cycled handbags made from recycled products.
  • The Town Center at Lake Forest Park, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155, phone: 206-367-0910
The Gallery at Town Center:
  • A program of the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council, the Gallery at Town Center is located inside the Lake Forest Park Town Center, on the lower level.
  • It features handmade jewelry, pottery, glass, textiles, greeting cards and wall art by 90+ local artists.
  • 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155, phone: 206-588-8332

VIEW THE SHOP HOP MAP

For more information visit the event page here. We look forward to seeing all of you there!

This event is sponsored by the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council.


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