Photo: It's a squash - not a pumpkin

Sunday, October 7, 2018

Prize winning SQUASH
So, turns out the photo is not a prize-winning pumpkin, as we previously reported.

It's a prize-winning squash!

Kirkland resident Geoff Gould poses with his record-setting squash, grown on his Skagit Valley property.

It weighed in at 1216.5 pounds - a state record.

The contest has become an annual event at Central Market Shoreline, in Shoreline Place.

As for the pumpkins...

  • Gerry and Dani Gadberry had the winning pumpkin at 1454 lbs.
  • Cindy Tobeck was 2nd at 1404 lbs.
  • Lee Roof was 3rd at 1379.5 lbs.
  • 4th was Jeff Uhlmeyer at 1321.5 lbs and
  • 5th Dick Kilburn at 1283 lbs.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore


Bringing these behemoths in safely and weighing them is quite a procedure. It involves straps, chains, hoists, and a lot of TLC.


Photo by Wayne Pridemore

It makes the Cinderella story a little more plausible when you see these guys.

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Monte Wetzil of Puyallup is proud of his 748 pound product. There is a northwest club for those who grow giant vegetables - Pacific Northwest Giant Pumpkin Growers



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Sky Nursery: Home Composting 101

Worm bin composting
Photo courtesy Sky Nursery
Saturday, October 13, 2018 - 11am to 12:30pm 

Home Composting 101

Composting is an efficient and surprisingly simple way to recycle everything from food scraps to fallen leaves into high-quality, nutrient-rich soil that plants love.

Whether you want to start a small worm bin under your kitchen sink, get the most out of your compost tumbler, or a construct a three-bin yard waste system, this workshop will help you get started.

Find out what composting styles might be right for you, and get decomposing! 



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The politics of chocolate at Third Place Books

A UW Bothell professor exposes the power struggles of the global chocolate industry, an author showcases her new psychological thriller. An author looks inward with her memoir of growth through change and another discusses growth through kindness to others. Finally, a Life magazine photographer showcases his work.

Third Place Books, upper level Town Center, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way, Lake Forest Park.

Monday, October 8, 7pm 
Kristy Leissle
Cocoa (Polity Press)

UW Bothell professor and leading expert on the global cocoa and chocolate industries Kristy Leissle reveals the world of power struggles and political maneuvering behind every chocolate bar we unwrap.

Tuesday, October 9, 7pm
Lauren Oliver (in conversation w/ Kendare Blake)

Broken Things (HarperCollins)

With all the intensity and whiplash turns of Sharp Objects and One of Us Is Lying, this engrossing psychological thriller by New York Times bestselling author Lauren Oliver is an unforgettable, mesmerizing tale of exquisite obsession, spoiled innocence, and impossible friendships.

Wednesday, October 10, 7pm
Donna Cameron

A Year of Living Kindly: Choices That Will Change Your Life and the World Around You (She Writes Press)

Want to change your life and also change the world? It begins with choosing kindness. In A Year of Living Kindly, Donna Cameron shows how we can overcome the barriers that impede both giving and receiving kindness—and how we can help others do the same.

Thursday, October 11, 7pm
Bob Peterson

Bob Peterson

Clint Eastwood. Michael Jordan. Joan Baez. LIFE magazine photographer Bob Peterson shot everyone who's anyone over more than sixty years of journalism and advertising. His larger-than-life collection, Bob Peterson, brings together his best and most arresting images, from Philip Roth and Janis Joplin to the mouth-watering cuisine of Paris.

Friday, October 12 at 6pm
Sarah Cannon

The Shame of Losing (Red Hen Press)

In a thoughtful examination around what it means to be a wife, mother, daughter, and friend on the threshold of “true” adulthood, Sarah Cannon's memoir suggests how one might discover both suffering and joy inside a complicated series of life-changing events. 



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Death notices as of September 25, 2018

Painting by Chrystine Westphal
Obituaries are condensed biographies of people's lives, written by the people who loved them.

Like a memorial service, they tell us things we may not have known about the person, and may leave us wishing we had known them better

Obituaries extracted from The Seattle Times

Darlaine Frances Seely 1933-2018 Memorial services were held at Shoreline Community Church. Darlaine was employed at jobs in the public schools, ELDEC and at Crista Ministries but her lifelong passion was her family.

Laszlo Pal Age 81 Services were held at the Lake Forest Park Civic Club for renown filmmaker who started the film program at the UW and taught there for 30 years. He received both national and Northwest Emmy Awards for his documentary productions.

Patricia Elaine Reynolds 1932-2018 Services were held at Lake Forest Park Civic Club for Patricia, who died in her sleep on August 20. She worked as a receptionist for Dr. Robert Simpson in Kenmore for 20 years.

Robert Elliott Chung Sr. 1930-2018 Born in China, he was able to work and bring all his siblings to the United States. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. Afterwards, he attended and played football for the University of Washington and went on to work for the Seattle Parks Department and Shoreline Public Schools as a physical education teacher.

Alan Stephenson 1933-2018 Alan passed away peacefully in his Lake Forest Park home, surrounded by family. He served two years in the Army, and earned a communications degree at the University of Washington. He began work at a TV station, then opened his own advertising agency which he ran for 30 years.

Hjordis Berg 1930-2018 Services at Shoreline Community Church in Shoreline. Hjordis was born in Rissa, Norway and remained active in Norwegian groups in the northwest. She participated in the Norwegian Ladies Chorus, Sons of Norway activities, and volunteered for Ski for Light over 25 years.

Leon Applebaum 1924-2018 Artist and educator Leon Applebaum's paintings are included in the permanent exhibits of the Seattle Art Museum, the Musee d' Art Modern in Paris, the Metropolitan Museum and the Museum of Modern Art.

Reuben August Gunst 1920-2018 Reuben was an active member of the Shoreline senior group called Pacesetters. While he was in his 80's and 90's he traveled the world on cruise ships where he had a chance to dance, learn about different cultures and meet interesting people.

Jack Wendell Faulkner 1923-2018 Services at Berean Bible Church for Crista resident Jack Faulkner. He was an engineer in the Merchant Marines in WWII and worked as an Accountant into his early 90s.

Margaret (Peggy) Houk Fortin 1927-2018 Peggy taught first grade in the Shoreline School District for twenty-five happy years. An antique collector and member of the DAR, she was proud of her ancestry back to Jamestown.



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Scene on the Sound: Foul Weather Bluff race

Photo by Lee Lageschulte


Foul Weather Bluff Race from Edmonds to Port Ludlow




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Shoreline Fire: Pedestrian hit and residential fire

Streets were blocked off on 8th Ave NW between 195th Ave NW and Richmond Beach Road on Thursday as Aid crews tended to a pedestrian who was struck at 8th and 195th on Thursday, October 4, 2018.

The patient was taken to the hospital by Medic NW Aid Car.

On Friday, October 5, 2018, Shoreline Fire responded to a Residential Structure Fire just after midnight off Dayton Ave N between 155th and 160th. A kitchen fire was extinguished and there were no injuries.



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Royals dethroned - T-birds surge to 5-1 behind Senior QB Snell and 6 passing TD’s

#2 Jaro Rouse stiff arms a defender


Shoreline District Stadium - Friday, October 5, 2018 - 7pm
Record as of Game Final:
Shorewood (5-1 Overall / 4-1 WesCo South)
Lynnwood (0-6 Overall / 0-4 WesCo South)


Story by Aaron Bert
Photos by Lisa Hirohata

It was Senior Night for the Shorewood Thunderbirds and as students and parents gathered to cheer on a group of individuals who hadn’t seen a lot of winning in their high school career - everyone was anxious for a statement win.

When a football program is rediscovering winning - at the end of the night a win is a win. But, as the final whistle blew for the WesCo South league game between the Shorewood Thunderbirds and the Lynnwood Royals - this is one win the T-bird coaching staff would surely soon forget and get ready for the next game.

Although the score does not reflect the level of play - bottomline on this game - it was ugly with a capital U. Sloppy game play and mental mistakes marred the opening drives of both teams, as each committed 4 penalties and set the tone for the remainder of the game.

As the night progressed - it almost seemed like the green turf of Shoreline District Stadium had turned to yellow as so many penalty flags littered the playing field and completely broke down any sense of rhythm in game play.

The first quarter was scoreless, with both teams trading punts and Shorewood lost starting junior wideout and cornerback #12 Spencer Osborn (6’1/165) to a minor leg injury.

#20 Noah Keys and #53 Tres Zeigler defend a Lynnwood PAT


At the 1:58 mark in the 1st, Shorewood held Lynnwood to a 4th and 2 and the Royals punted from their own 38. The ball sailed deep to junior return man #21 Dashawn Alexander (6’0/175) who then broke left, dancing and juking the Royal defenders and sprung down the left sideline for an apparent 65 yard punt return for six.

As the T-birds celebrated in the end zone it would all be for naught, as the T-birds were called for a blindside block and the touchdown was negated. Alexander also had an interception return for 6 called back after another blindside block in the 2nd quarter.

Both efforts by Alexander were electrifying as he moved around the field avoiding defenders like a character out of a Madden video football game.

#31 Brandon Main catches a pass for one of Shorewood's six touchdowns

Shorewood took over on their own 40 and with some hard nosed running by senior running back #3 Robert ‘Money’ Banks, when senior quarterback #4 David Snell (6’3/175) connected with senior running back #31 Brandon Main (6’2/190) for a 28 yard touchdown strike. The PAT snap was botched and Shorewood was up 6-0 with 11:44 remaining in the 2nd quarter.

Lynnwood answered on the next drive, starting on their own 37 after a 26 yard kickoff return by Lynnwood returner #5 Daniel Tran. The Royals marched the length of the field, helped by defensive penalties and scored on a 21 yard touchdown run by #9 Nate Killen. Lynnwood took the lead 7-6 but would not hold it for long.

On both offense and defense Shorewood struggled to gain a sense of consistent momentum as mental mistakes and some questionable calls stymied the effort to dominate the Royals and seal the game.

#4 QB David Snell throws though traffic to his receiver #5 Joseph Williamson

Yet, even with the struggles - quarterback David Snell set the tone for a focused passing attack - finding his fleet of sure handed and speedy receivers for 6 passing touchdowns.

  • Quarter 2 - Snell to senior wide receiver #2 Jaro Rouse (6’2/185) 21 yard touchdown pass (2-point conversion good) SWH 14 / LHS 7.
  • Quarter 2 - Snell to senior wide receiver #5 Joseph Williamson (5’9/165) 38 yard touchdown pass - SWH 21 / LHS 7.
  • Quarter 2 - Lynnwood fumbles the punt snap, Shorewood recovers on the Lynnwood 1 with 3 seconds remaining in the half. Snell to #2 Rouse for a 1 yard touchdown pass - SWH 28 / LHS 7.
  • Quarter 3 - #2 Rouse takes the opening kick off back for a touchdown, but it is called back due to a blindside block. Shorewood regroups and marches down the field - as Snell connects with #5 Williamson for a 35 yard completion, which then sets up a 23 yard touchdown pass from Snell to Williamson - SWH 35 / LHS 7 with 9:10 remaining in the 3rd.
  • Quarter 4 - with 3:59 remaining - Shorewood started on their own 39 and moved the ball down the field for the final touchdown pass, with Snell connecting with Main for his second touchdown reception of the night - SWH 42 / LHS 21.

On a positive note - Shorewood only had one turnover, and had 3 interceptions - junior free safety #15 Cody Carpenter (5’7/135) and backup senior linebacker #34 Jordan King (5’8/155) coming up with picks.

#9 Ray Davis sacks and strips the Lynnwood QB

Further, the Shorewood 2nd string showed tremendous heart and fire in the second half, as the defensive substitutes did not let up on their pressure of the Royals offense. Senior linebacker #9 Ray Davis (6’0/180) had several great defense plays - including a sack and several pressures where he pursued the opposing running back and quarterback half way across the field.

#29 Nelson Tardie makes the tackle

A few notes:
  • Shorewood is 5-1 for the first time since 1998 when the team finished 6-3 and this is only the second time since 1977 when the T-birds finished with their best record ever at 8-2
  • Shorewood has outscored their opponents by 107 points through 6 games.
  • Shorewood plays Edmonds-Woodway next week in their final WESCO South League game - if Shorewood wins - they will lock a 2nd place finish and be guaranteed a spot in the week 10 state play-in game.
  • Shorewood has not beaten Edmonds-Woodway since 2003 and in the 9 loses since that time, has lost by an average of 32 points per game. Edmonds-Woodway is 1-5 overall this year, but dropped a heartbreaker to league leading Snohomish 41-35 in overtime Friday night. Suffice it to say, they will be hungry for a win against Shorewood.
  • Shorewood did not give up an offensive sack all night - a definite improvement over last year, when the line gave up an average of 4 sacks a game.

Next game: Friday, October 12, 2018 - 5PM, Edmonds District Stadium -
Shorewood 5-1 vs. Edmonds-Woodway 1-5




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Shoreline Fire calls - September 10-30, 2018

Firefighters demonstrating skills at Open House
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire
Shoreline Fire Calls 
September 24 - 30
  • Aid - 65
  • Aid Non Emergency - 10
  • Medic - 37 (+22 in Bothell, Northshore some Woodinville including M65 and M47)
  • MVA Aid - 7
  • MVA Medic - 2 in Northshore w/M65
  • Cardiac Arrest - 4 (+2 in Bothell w/M47)
  • AFA (Automatic Fire Alarm) - 7
  • Haz - 2 (CO alarm)
  • Service Call - 4 (2 assist PD, 1 help with feeding tube, 1 leaky hydrant)
  • Smoke Haze in the Area - 1
  • Structure Fire Residential - 1
  • Structure Fire Multi Family - 1 (+1 in Bothell)
Shoreline Fire at a condo complex in North City
Photo by Mike Remarcke
Shoreline Fire Calls September 17 - 23
  • Aid - 67
  • Aid Non Emergency - 1
  • Medic - 34 (+36 in Bothell, Northshore some Woodinville including M65 and M47)
  • MVA Medic - 1 in Bothell w/M47 and 1 in Northshore w/M65)
  • Cardiac Arrest - 1 in Bothell w/M47 
  • AFA (Automatic Fire Alarm) - 11
  • Bark Fire - 1
  • Haz - 1 (CO alarm)
  • Natural Gas in the Area - 1
  • Natural Gas in a Residence - 1
  • Service Call - 3 (1 blood draw for PD, 1 assist pt, 1 leaking hydrant)
  • Smoke/Burn Complaint - 2
  • Vehicle Fire - 
Fire vehicles at the old Sears building.
Fire departments will continue to use the old Sears building
for training. As many as 12-15 vehicles from multiple
departments may be on site at one time.
Photo by Debbie Seger

Shoreline Fire Calls September 10 - 16
  • Aid - 62
  • Aid Non Emergency - 14
  • MVA (Motor Vehicle Accident) - 5
  • MVA Rescue - 1
  • Medic - 31 (+39 in Bothell, Northshore some Woodinville including M65 and M47)
  • MVA Medic - 2 (+ in Bothell w/M47 and in Northshore w/M65)
  • Cardiac Arrest - 1 (+2 in Bothell and Northshore w/M47 and M65)
  • AFA (Automatic Fire Alarm) - 10
  • Bark Fire - 1
  • Brush Fire - 2
  • Natural Gas/Line Fracture - 1
  • Natural Gas in a Residence - 1
  • Working Fire Residential - 1 in Bothell
  • Vehicle Fire - 1


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Register to vote or update voter registration information online

Saturday, October 6, 2018

Citizens who want to vote in the November 6 general election have until Monday, October 8 to register to vote or update voter registration information online or by mail.

King County Elections will mail general election ballots to all registered voters on October 17, so it’s important that citizens register to vote and keep their address and other information, including their signature, updated.

Voters can check to make sure their registration information is current by:
How to register to vote:

Voters who miss the October 8 deadline to update their registration should still contact the Elections office to update their information for future elections. King County residents not currently registered in Washington can register in person at the Elections office through October 29.

Who can register? 
To be eligible to register to vote, you must be:
  • A citizen of the United States
  • A legal resident of Washington state
  • At least 18 years old by election day (November 6)
  • Not under the authority of the Department of Corrections
  • Not disqualified from voting due to a court order

Voters can visit the Elections website or contact the Elections office for assistance and information.
For more information, contact:

Kafia Hosh, 206-477-4111
kafia.hosh@kingcounty.gov
kingcounty.gov/elections



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Columbus Day




Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter can be found under Features 
in the first column of the front page of the Shoreline Area News



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Classifieds: Special meeting notice of the Shoreline Fire Board of Commissioners


The Shoreline Fire Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Thursday, November 1, 2018 to discuss the proposed 2019 budget.



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Classifieds: Notice of public hearing of the Shoreline Fire Board of Commissioners


The Board of Commissioners of the Shoreline Fire Department will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 1, 2018 to review and establish the 2019 benefit charge.



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Top SQUASH at Central Market Weigh-In sets state record

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Kirkland resident Geoff Gould poses with his record-setting squash, grown on his Skagit Valley property.

It weighed in at 1216.5 pounds - a state record.

Geoff is the spokesperson for the Pacific Northwest Giant Pumpkin Growers.


Photo by Steven H. Robinson


Small children are fascinated by giant vegetables.


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Join Master Native Plant Stewards for weeding and planting in local parks

Restoration by Will Schlough honors the work
of the Master Native Plant Stewards and
volunteers who work to restore the parks
Join Master Native Plant Stewards trained by the Washington Native Plant Society and volunteer in 2018 to help restore urban forests across the City of Shoreline!

Come meet your neighbors and do good to weed out invasive species and install native plants – rain or shine!

There are five different projects to choose from:

Boeing Creek
  • 2nd Saturdays from 10am to 2pm (10/13, 11/10, 12/8)
  • 320 NW Innis Arden Way, Shoreline 98177
  • Meet at the north end of the Shoreview Park Off Leash Dog Park, just off the Shoreline Community College campus. The restoration project is just over the border into Boeing Creek Park, on the far side of the dog park.
  • Contact Boeing.Creek.Restoration@gmail.com to RSVP or for further information
Brugger’s Bog
  • 2nd Sundays 9am to 1pm (10/14, 11/11, 12/9)
  • 19553 25th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155
  • Meet at the end of the dirt/gravel path entrance to the park on the bridge
  • Contact BruggersBogStewards@gmail.com to RSVP or for further information
Hamlin Park
  • 3rd Saturdays from 10am to 1pm (10/20, 11/17, 12/15)
  • 16006 15th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155
  • Meet at the far north end of the park, next to the NE 166th Street stairs
  • Contact Hamlin.Restoration@gmail.com to RSVP or for further information
Twin Ponds (North End)
  • 3rd Saturdays from 10am to 12pm (10/20, 11/17, 12/15)
  • 16501 N 155th St, Shoreline 98133
  • Meet at the northwest corner of the park along the fence on N 155th St
  • Contact NorthTwinPondsRestoration@gmail.com to RSVP or for further information
Twin Ponds (South End)
  • 4th Saturdays from 10am to 1pm (10/27, 11/17, 12/15)
  • 16501 N 155th St, Shoreline 98133
  • Meet at the south end parking lot along 1st Ave NE near the community garden
  • Contact RestoreTwinPondsSouth@outlook.com to RSVP or for further information


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Home sales in Shoreline during Sept 2018

The following are properties that sold in Shoreline during the month of September 2018. Data compiled for the Shoreline Area News by the Shoreline Windermere office.





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Washingtonians reminded of impending voter-registration deadlines for November General Election

With Washington’s vote-by-mail ballots scheduled to be sent to registered voters statewide before Oct. 19, there are only a few days left to conveniently register online or by mail for the Nov. 6 General Election.

Statewide ballot initiatives, members of the U.S. Senate and Congress, and legislative and local races are all on this year’s ballot. Washington’s Secretary of State Kim Wyman is urging all eligible Washingtonians to log into MyVote.wa.gov to create a new registration or update an existing one. The deadline is Oct 8. to submit a registration online or by mail.

“You can’t make your voice heard at the ballot box if elections officials don’t have your up-to-date registration,” Secretary Wyman said.
“It only takes a few minutes at our website to make a new registration, add information to an existing one, or simply verify that all your information is accurate. If you’ve moved recently or changed your name, the voter rolls need to be updated so we can get a ballot to you.”

Residents eligible to vote who are unable to use MyVote to register or update their information can also print registration forms in any of 21 languages at https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/print-voter-registration-forms.aspx and submit the completed forms to county elections officials by mail prior to Oct. 8 or in person by Oct. 29.

“We want every eligible Washingtonian to be registered and to participate in our elections,” Secretary Wyman said. 
“Registering is the first step to full civic engagement. The more citizens making important decisions to shape our government, the better our society will function.”

Secretary Wyman added that Washington’s participation in National Voter Registration Day Sept. 25 produced outstanding results. Elections officials received 8,616 online voter registrations on Sept. 25, which topped the previous record of 8,271 set on the 2016 National Voter Registration Day.


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Seattle Times: Shorewood’s David Snell is back on track, thanks in part to some major-league coaching from his brother, Blake Snell

David Snell passes the ball
Photo by Lisa Hirohata
The Seattle Times has a feature article about Shoreline brothers David and Blake Snell.

Things weren’t always looking so great for David Snell. 
The Shorewood quarterback, by his own admission, started his high-school career on the wrong foot. But an abrupt trip to a boarding school in Montana, along with some brotherly love, changed his — and the Thunderbird football team’s — fortunes. 
Now a senior, David Snell, the younger brother of former Shorewood baseball star and Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Blake Snell, is back on track both in the classroom and on the field. The Thunderbirds are 4-1 and trying to clinch their first playoff berth since 2004 while Snell is set to enjoy his last year of football, basketball and baseball before graduation.

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Flags at half-staff Sunday

Flag Lowering - 10/7/18 (National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service)

Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation, Acting Governor Cyrus Habib hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Sunday, October 7, 2018, in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.

The Governor’s Office has no objection to agencies lowering the flags at the close of business on Friday, October 5, 2018. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on October 7, 2018, or first thing Monday morning, October 8, 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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October 5, 2018

Fire Prevention Week, 2018

By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation

During Fire Prevention Week, we renew our commitment to preparedness, fire safety awareness, and individual responsibility. We also honor our brave firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty and their families, as well as those firefighters who continue to put themselves in harm's way to safeguard our lives and property. Our Nation's firefighters are heroes, and they deserve our deepest respect and gratitude for the selfless service they provide to our communities.

Each year, an average of 1.4 million fires burn in the United States, resulting in thousands of deaths and injuries along with billions of dollars in direct property damage. This year, in the Western and Midwestern parts of the country, wildfires of unprecedented scale and scope have threatened local wildlife and the environment and have severely impacted local and regional economies through their devastating effect on agriculture and tourism industries. In many areas, I have declared the wildfires a major disaster and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local recovery efforts. My Administration remains committed to providing help to those affected.

As we mark Fire Prevention Week, all Americans must be vigilant and take precautionary measures to reduce the risk of fire and to protect their families and property. It is critical to look for places in the home where fires can start, identify potential hazards, and take the steps needed to prevent these devastating fires. It is also important to regularly check and maintain smoke alarms, as these devices can provide life-saving warnings if there is a fire in the home. If a smoke alarm rings, it is essential to respond quickly, as you may have only minutes to escape safely. Furthermore, you should at least identify two ways to exit every room, ensuring all doors and windows leading to the outside open easily and are free of clutter. The National Fire Protection Association's "Look. Listen. Learn." campaign reinforces these basic but essential practices that every American must follow to help ensure fire safety.


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CORRECTION: 14 year old Shorewood student investigated for harassment

CORRECTION: the original story stated that students reported the student was at school with a gun. This was not correct. There was no report of a gun.

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The 14 year old freshman boy who precipitated the situation which led to the lockdown at Shorewood High School on Thursday, was located and booked into the Youth Service Center the date of the incident for investigation of harassment.

He posted a photo of himself with a weapon on the social media photo sharing site Snapchat on Wednesday night.

Thursday, two students reported that they believed they saw the individual suspected of making online threats on campus but did not claim to see a gun or weapon of any kind.

This prompted the lockdown and police investigation.

It was quickly determined that the Thursday morning reports were not credible and there was no immediate threat, but students were sent home while police and school officials did a thorough investigation. Curriculum night was postponed.

Students who traveled to school by bus or car were quickly dismissed, but per school protocol, students who walk to school had to be released to a parent or designated guardian. This created a major traffic jam around the school and neighborhood.

According to a police spokesperson, the student was probably not detained at the Youth Service Center. According to other reports, there were no weapons at his house and his father was cooperating with police and school authorities.

Because Shorewood is a very new school, it was designed to current safety standards. The principal is able to lock all the doors in the building with the push of one button. The previous building had outside doors for almost every classroom which had to be manually locked by someone going around to all the doors with a key - a process that took a half hour at top speed.



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Colorful Conifers Tuesday with the LFP Garden Club

Friday, October 5, 2018

Trevor Cameron CPH
Lake Forest Park Garden Club is pleased to have Trevor Cameron CPH talk on: "Colorful Conifers" Tuesday, October 9 at Third Place Commons.

Trevor is with Sunnyside Nursery in Marysville, WA.

The wonderful world of conifers. The variety of colors, textures, forms and sizes are endless. 
They add color and structure to our winter garden as well.

Meet at the LFP Town Center, upper level, stage area at 9:15am on Tuesday the 9th of October. Town Center is located at Ballinger Way NE and Bothell Way NE in Lake Forest Park.

The general meeting is first and then a break for coffee and goodies. The speaker will talk at 10:30am. The Club meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month.

All are welcome to sit in to two free talks and then can join the club. The dues are $25 a year. Any level of gardening skill welcomed.

Membership benefits
  • You are invited to meetings from September to May (No meetings in the summer). 
  • Christmas party in December. 
  • Potluck picnic in the summer.
  • Potluck summer soiree with spouses and friends included. 
  • Occasional small outings.
  • A bus trip to special gardens and nurseries.
  • You also get a great newsletter every month with really good information on our speakers, up coming events and gardening tips.


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Have nightmares all month at the 2018 Nile Nightmares Haunted House


2018 Nile Nightmares Haunted House opened Friday night, October 5th and continues through the month.

It is located on the grounds of the Nile golf course in Mountlake Terrace at 6601 244th St SW Mountlake Terrace 98043. It is the north side of SR 104, NE 205th in Shoreline. Need a map? Click Here!

Prepare to experience your worst nightmare as the Nile Shriners present their 8th annual haunted attraction, Nile Nightmares. 

Screams will be heard across Lake Ballinger at 12 terror-filled shows, including October 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 and 31. Shows run from 7pm to 11pm on Friday and Saturday nights and 7pm to 10pm on Sunday nights and Halloween night.

Tickets are $22 or $30 for a faster VIP line and can be purchased online or on-site at the box office.

The 2018 Nile Nightmares Haunted House will feature six updated Attractions: The Curse of the Nile, Ballinger Asylum, The Infernum, The Doll House, The 3D Circus and Ice Station 13.

Begin your journey at The Curse of the Nile, where the Pharaoh awaits his next victim. If you escape from the tomb, continue on to The Ballinger Asylum where theres a cell with your name on it waiting for you.
Then take a stroll through The Ballinger Cemetery, and face your greatest fear as you approach the gates of Hell themselves at The Infernum.
Next put on your 3D Glasses for the 3D Circus and Clown Town Revival.
Be careful, because next you may stumble upon an isolated research station located in the frozen Arctic, where something went terribly wrong!

Those who survive the six themed attractions will love catching their breath in the Food and Fear Garden.

Exclusive Nile Nightmares merchandise and photo-ops will be available as well as plenty of food, sweets, and beverages (including locally crafted frothy evil elixirs for our guests 21 and over).

The Food Court is featuring Jimmy Peppers Food Truck. JC will be providing Good Food for Good People at great prices.




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35th Ave NE construction project in LFP rained out

Road project delayed by weather
UPDATE:

Due to weather conditions, the construction project on 35th Ave NE, between NE 185th St and NE 182nd St in Lake Forest Park, previously scheduled for Monday, October 8, 2018, is postponed.

See previous article

While a new date has not yet been confirmed, public notice will be given once the date is determined.



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New community group formed to support families in Shoreline Schools

Embrace Shoreline Schools is a new community-driven group looking to support students and families in the Shoreline School District.

For many students in our classrooms, access to seemingly mundane items can make a big difference between success and failure.

Things like bus fare, tutoring, and essentials that many of us take for granted.

School staff members are often dipping into their own pocket to fund these items.

Their generosity is appreciated but it is obviously limited as to how many students they can help.

For many of our Shoreline School District families there are barriers to getting the help they need. 

Such as:
  • Language can be a barrier. The resources are available but accessed in a language they are not fluent in.
  • Lack of access to Internet at home can prevent signing up for support.
  • For many families the idea of asking for help from others is unusual or causes a feeling of embarrassment.
  • Some families are reluctant to ask because they have had a bad experience with government or nonprofit support. 

Embrace Shoreline Schools is a community-driven effort to leverage existing resources within the community and making connections.

ESS makes it possible to connect student needs to community donors while maintaining confidentiality. Individuals and organizations can donate to meet the need, trusting that the school staff has knowledge of the situation and that the need is legitimate.

A local 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Kinder Konnection, is the fiduciary agent and will process Paypal payments and provide a tax receipt. The donor is also kept confidential. 

Relaying outcomes and successes is another important aspect of this community-building platform. The website will also provide the community with a wish list of school needs and a list of resources that families and neighbors can use to help themselves or others.

Email Embrace Shoreline Schools for further information.

ESS has a Facebook page.



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Kruckeberg fall tree and shrub sale starts Saturday

Decaisnea fargesii or deadman's fingers
Photo courtesy Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Foundation


Fall Tree and Shrub Sale
Kruckeberg Botanic Garden

October 5th, 6th, and 7th
October 12th, 13th, and 14th


Fall is the best time to plant trees and shrubs, so mark your calendars for the annual Fall Tree and Shrub Sale, also known as the Habitat Sale. 

Either way, you'll find great deals on everything. 40% off select items (Additional discounts do not apply). 

Members get 15% off regular priced items. All proceeds go towards the support of the garden and its staff.



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What would a pandemic look like now? Part 4 of "Pandemic in Seattle”

It’s been a hundred years since the 1918 influenza pandemic. The possibility of a severe influenza pandemic remains, but what would it look like now? We present the conclusion of a 4-part comic strip commemorating the centennial of the 1918 influenza pandemic.

By Meredith Li-Vollmer

Public Health - Seattle and King County



Public Health – Seattle and King County – in collaboration with many other local, state, and federal partners – maintains robust plans in the event that a new influenza virus emerges in human populations and results in a pandemic. 

Some influenza pandemics involve a less severe strain of the flu (such as H1N1), but a more virulent strain would create a major public health emergency. 

Healthcare providers, businesses, schools, and individuals can plan for what they would do if large numbers of people became ill in our community, such as how they would make sure work would continue if many employees are sick. 

This planning also helps you be ready for other kinds of disasters, such as severe weather and earthquakes.

More information on what Public Health is doing and what you can do to be ready for any hazard: HERE

Part One: Seattle a Century Ago – Backdrop for a Pandemic

Part Two: Seattle Faces a Pandemic

Part Three: A City Mourns and Moves On



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