New Shoreline ballot drop box at 192nd Park n Ride

Monday, October 22, 2018

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

King County elections has added a new ballot drop box in Shoreline. It's at an easily accessible location in the rain garden at the Shoreline Park n Ride on 192nd and Aurora.

According to elections staff, "It’s one of five we’ve put in since the Primary Election (others are at Alaska Junction in West Seattle, Magnuson Park/The Brig, Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village, and Waterway 19 Park in Fremont).
"New box locations were selected based on a variety of criteria, including their accessibility, proximity to transit, and current gaps in service." 

Photo by Steven H. Robinson


The boxes are open now. Other local boxes are at the Shoreline Library at 5th NE and NE 175th and in front of City Hall in Lake Forest Park in Town Center.

Ballots must be returned to a ballot drop box by 8pm on Election Day, November 6.
They can also be dropped in any mail collection box with no postage required, but be aware of the last pick up time as ballots must be postmarked no later than November 6.



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Blood drive Monday at LFP Presbyterian Church 1-7pm (closed 3-4pm)

Community Blood Drive at Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church – Monday October 22, 2018

As we enjoy a few more beautiful fall days, please consider making a blood donation and being a lifesaver for someone in critical need of blood or blood products in our community or in another community hit by tragedy (including natural disasters like hurricanes or floods or a major trauma disaster) when their local sources of blood and blood products exceed their emergency needs. Blood works miracles every day!

Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church is hosting a community blood drive with BloodworksNW.

Date and Time: Monday, October 22, 2018 , 1-7pm (closed 3-4pm)

Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church, 17440 Brookside Blvd NE, Lake Forest Park

Make appointments HERE or call 1-800-398-7888 (sponsor code is 1411).

Walk-ins are also welcome! Bring or invite a friend! (Photo ID or BWNW/PSBC blood donor card required at time of donation.)

Thanks for considering and helping us to meet our community and emergency response needs for blood and blood products by sharing a little time and blood at our (or another!) community blood drive.

Sponsored by: BloodworksNW
Hosted by Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church



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Letter to the Editor: I voted Yes on Prop 1

To the Editor:

I voted Yes on Prop 1. Here’s why: Our city leaders don’t ask us to fork over more of our hard earned money to pay for infrastructure improvements unless the need is well-founded and reflects what we say we want.

Sidewalks rise to the top of our wish list for a good reason. People want to traverse our city – by wheelchair or on foot sometimes with baby buggy and dog in tow – to arrive safely at their destinations. Whether to catch a bus to a doctor’s appointment or to meet friends for coffee, mobility connects people to places.

And here’s another thing: This opportunity to construct new sidewalks with a small sales tax increase may not come our way again soon. Our officials already are looking ahead to the community center and aquatic center to replace outdated facilities. Funding for that major and necessary infrastructure project will depend on an upcoming “yes” vote.

Finally, consider this: Every time we dine out in Edmonds or shop at Alderwood Mall, we pay more in sales tax to fund things those cities enjoy. Why not have folks who shop at our regional attractions - Costco, Dunn Lumber, Sky Nursery, Aurora Rents, and our many car dealerships - pitch in and help out with improvements we say we want?

Prop 1 is an investment in how we want our city to work. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Show your commitment with a “Yes” vote.

Robin McClelland
Shoreline


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Open house Thursday for 185th Corridor planning

185th Corridor

Shoreline Open House Thursday, October 25, 2018, 6:00 to 8:00pm.
City Hall Council Chamber, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98133

Hear a brief presentation about the 185th Street Corridor project and discuss your ideas for corridor improvements with the project team.

Project updates will be available HERE.



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Letter to the Editor: Unswayed by the City's car dealership tactics

To the Editor:

Since moving here in 2012 I've lamented the dearth of sidewalks, especially in neighborhoods between my home and 15th Ave NE. But that’s not what Prop 1 is offering us for $60M worth of regressive taxes. This proposal would spend our money to build new sidewalks on arterials such as 15th (which already has a sidewalk on one side), not the residential streets entirely lacking sidewalks.

That’s a steep price for 4.2 miles of sidewalks on arterials that don’t necessarily see many pedestrians; money that could be better spent repairing existing sidewalks, many of which are severely deteriorated. As a neighbor recently pointed out, Prop 1 is akin to being told that you need to take out a loan to buy a pricey new car rather than maintaining the car that you already have. This metaphorical new car is shiny and loaded with all the latest bells and whistles, but you can only drive it on 4.2 miles of Shoreline’s roads. Your old car may need new tires, brakes, etc., but still gets around. The salesman will point out that you can’t afford to perform all the needed repairs at once without borrowing money, so why not borrow ten times as much and splurge on that shiny new car? But you don’t need to do your maintenance all at once; you can spread it out. The same applies to sidewalk repairs.

I’m unswayed by the City’s car dealership tactics, and would like to see them prioritize maintenance of existing infrastructure; I’m voting ‘No’ on Prop 1. But if you’re looking forward to seeing a few miles of new sidewalks around town, don’t despair — light rail will bring $4M worth of sidewalks near the stations, and other developments will include millions more in new sidewalks — you’ll still get your ‘new car.’

Joe Elliott
Shoreline


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Boy Scout Troop 850 may start a local girls' troop


Last year the Boy Scouts announced that they would open their doors to both boys and girls. Troop 850 has been serving Shoreline / Lake Forest Park for 50+ years.

We are currently assessing interest in a Girls Troop that would have access to all the activities and achievements (including Eagle), but led by girls. The Troop is for girls in 5th Grade through 18 yrs old. 

I have been the Cub Scout (K-5th) Leader for the last several years, and we’ve added many young girls that will be moving up, and would like to extend the opportunity to the older girls.


--Tiffany Kinkade



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Arts Council’s Create and Make Workshop: Birdhouse Collage

Birdhouse Collage, With Linda McClamrock
Create and Make Workshop
Wednesday, October 24th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Shoreline/LFP Senior Center
Get your art on with the Create and Make Workshop Series! Wish you could pull up and give way to creative abandon from time to time? Look no further: The Create and Make Workshops are here and are guaranteed to be tons of adult-creative fun!

Create your own version of this charming birdhouse scene, perfect to hang in your home, office, or give as a gift. Local collage artist Linda McClamrock invites you to release your inner artist and design these unique pieces together. Participants create a collage of a birdhouse in a natural environment. Choosing a combination of magazine images and textured paper create your scene on a canvas board. You finish with a beautiful piece, ready to hang.

The Create and Make series allows you to construct and explore different art mediums and techniques with a local art professional in a comfortable, fun environment.

The workshop will take place on Wednesday, October 24, and is held from 6:30 – 8:30pm in the Shoreline/LFP Senior Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline, WA.

Tickets are $40, or $35 for Arts Council Members and available at BrownPaperTickets.com.

Want more creative adult fun? Check out the other Create and Make Workshops this season!

Create and Make Workshops are brought to you by the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts.



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Letter to the Editor: What is the Deputy Mayor's position on rechannelizing Richmond Beach Road?

To the Editor:

While the questions Margaret Wilson posed at the RBCA candidate forum were somewhat inarticulate, they never-the-less deserved an answer, especially as they relate to Mr. Salomon. The Richmond Beach community has fought for years the over-development of the land, wanton stripping out of trees and other destruction of the the land in the name of development. This year the community gathered hundreds of signatures in an effort to stop the so-called rechanneling of Richmond Beach Road. Where does the deputy mayor stand on this? He has been notably quiet. As a journalist I have covered similar forums for years. Unfortunately these kind of forums generate very little of substance. Candidates are too well programmed these days. But at least the members of the audience should be able to frame their own questions.

Don R Pember
Shoreline





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Shorewood JV tennis finishes the season with third straight WesCo South League JV Championship

Shorewood JV Tennis


The Shorewood JV boys tennis team finished their season with a 7-0 victory versus Snohomish High School JV.

The JV T-Birds won their third straight WesCo South league JV Championship with a 6-0, 11-1 record.

 

Led by Captains Seaton Sanders, Nate Uran and Will Galipaeu, the team recorded an amazing 77 wins against only 7 losses for the entire season.

The singles line up were led by number one Ben Borgida and number one doubles Sanders and Uran, who went undefeated for the season.

Coach Rebecca Moreno was extremely proud of the boys' tennis skills and outstanding team sportsmanship. The JV team was undefeated, 14-0, last year for Coach Moreno.



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WeatherWatcher: Regular fall weather to return

Sunday, October 21, 2018

N 195th St trail in the rain
Photo by Carl Dinse


Forecast: Our dry weather streak is about to end. We have one and a half more days of the foggy skies and dry conditions before a weak system moves through the area Tuesday afternoon and evening. The jet stream is reconfiguring into a fall weather pattern and is expected to remain stable once the change happens.

The jet stream has been pointed north into Alaska and has been relatively weak. This week the jet stream is expected to strengthen and shift south into the Pacific Northwest. All of the forecast models have pretty good confidence that this shift will happen and maintain for the next week or so.

After Tuesday afternoon, we are expecting cloudy skies, showers, with highs near 60 and lows in the 40's through the end of next weekend. A weak system bringing rain Tuesday night, a stronger system bringing steady rain Thursday, showers Friday-Saturday and a steady rain event Sunday.

Last week's weather, which broke records at Sea-Tac for high temperatures above 70°F back to back, was pretty much isolated to Sea-Tac. In Shoreline and Lake Forest Park, we remained in the mid-upper 60's in the warmer days. In general, however, we are still running slightly below normal in average temperature for October at my Northridge Station. We are dry, about one and a half inches of rain below the average at the moment for October, but we may catch up a bit over the last half of the month.

Here are the daily high and low temperatures for October so far:


A better view of the average temperature is in the daily average temperature graph which gives a clearer view of above or below average trends.


There's a bigger low dip near the beginning of the month, compared to the small warm dip last week. In the long term I'm expecting near normal or slightly below normal temperatures to continue through early December for Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. Sea-Tac, where official records are kept, may be a different story.


For current weather conditions you can visit www.ShorelineWeather.com.



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Jobs: Full-time Retail Associate-Lead at Recology

Are you looking to join a company that values its employees, customers, and the environment?
Do you want to make an impact by working with us to write the next chapter of change in the resource recovery industry?

This is a unique retail environment where you are educating customers on products to help them reduce their solid waste.

LOCATIONS: Shoreline

HOURLY RATE: $16.50/hr

SCHEDULE: See schedule information on our careers page

FACEBOOK: Check out our Facebook page to learn more about us!

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • One year of experience in customer service and/or retail, preferably in a lead role.
  • Valid driver's license.
See our online postings for complete information



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Shorecrest football prepares for playoffs

(#53) Gabriel Reyes recovers a loose ball for Shorecrest


Friday, 10-19-18 3A Football
@ Lynnwood HS
Shorecrest 49  - Lynnwood 15

Friday Night's matchup between Shorecrest and Lynnwood just happened to be one of those games to which being casually late would prove unwise.

If you missed the first 15 seconds of the game, you missed a misdirection flea-flicker from Royals QB Nate Killen to WR David Weitkamp that caught Shorecrest Sophomore Defensive Back Desmond Fox off guard (his only mistake all night) and turned into a 52 yard score... allowing the Royals to put 7 on the board before the concession stand had sold their first hot dog.

It didn't take long for the Scots Offense to even things up with a quick 6 yard pass from Eladio Fountain to Junior LB Derek Williams, lining up at Tight End for the first time this season.

Fortunately for the visitors, from then on it was all Shorecrest.

(#20) Sophomore Jaxon Taylor gets in on the action


On the following Lynnwood possession, Backup QB (in at Middle Linebacker) Dante Recabarren stripped the ball, recovered the fumble and Shorecrest was once again "knock, knock, knocking on" Lynnwood's door.

Opting to rely primarily on the run, which proved highly successful last week against Meadowdale, Scots Running Back Markus Selzler, who had an impressive night accumulating 121 yards on 14 carries, pounded his way into the end zone on a 16 yard sweep. Kicker Gavin Dalziel, who seems to get stronger with each passing week, then nailed the PAT to put Shorecrest in front for good 14 - 7.

The Defense applied heavy pressure all night and Selzler added another touchdown in the first quarter after intercepting his own deflection and rumbling 22 yards to the Lynnwood 2. On the next play the Offensive Line led by Seniors David Rivera and Cole Duthie had no problem opening a hole for Selzler to stroll into the end zone.

In the second quarter, Senior WR Sammy Seliga hauled in a perfectly thrown pass from QB Eladio Fountain (4 of 5, 77 yds and 2 TD's) and scampered, or more descriptively, bolted 54 yards for a Shorecrest TD. Cyris Filoteo (72 yards on 16 carries), would then follow suit with a 1 yard run to cap the scoring before the halfway point at Shorecrest 35, Lynnwood 7.

To their credit the Lynnwood crowd didn't seem to let a four touchdown deficit dampen their Homecoming / Senior Night festivities during halftime as they celebrated both of those occasions and the tragic loss of teammates Ryan Truong and Sayon Savorn, both of whom passed away tragically over the summer.

(#56) Mohammed Al-Jabiri providing outstanding protection


As the Scots prepare to welcome Oak Harbor next Friday night October 26th in the week 9 Crossover Game at Shoreline Stadium, encroachment and false start penalties are something on which they'll need to focus more intently. Lynnwood will undoubtedly concentrate on some of the same things next year as well.

However, the Royals' inability to adequately protect QB Nate Killen from the defensive penetration of #56 Mohammed Al-Jabiri, #60 Leonard Askew, Selzler and #51 James Huffman, proved to be their downfall Friday night as many of their drives stalled due to penalties for "blocks in the back" and "holding".

(#34) Sophomore Marcus Tidwell looking for a block downfield


Allowing only seven points in the first three quarters, Shorecrest's defense seemed to be firing on all cylinders. Highlighting this impressive display was a blocked punt by Huffman (the team's first of the year) and a favorable bounce from the ball which allowed #51 to make it just 2 yards short of the end zone. A penalty on Lynnwood for "illegal substitution" (12 men in the huddle) would move the ball half the distance to the goal and the ensuing sweep right would give Cyris Filoteo, that's (Fil-a-tay-oh) for future stadium announcers, his second score of the night.

With a 41 point lead in the 4th quarter, Coach Christensen and the Scots' coaching staff had the luxury of making substitutions, allowing some of next year's potential starters a taste of varsity action.

Tacking on one final score and converting the extra point for an additional 2, Lynnwood ended their season winless while Shorecrest advances to the playoffs at 5 - 3, 4 -2 in league play.

--Story and photos by Rob Oxford



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Commentary: Political dirty tricks

By Diane Hettrick

Many voters in the 32nd District received a flyer claiming that Maralyn Chase had an ethics scandal in 2002. It features a couple of very unflattering photos of her and large headlines.

It refers to a situation when Chase first ran for office. A donor wanted to give her more than the legally allowed amount. She knew it was over the limit and asked the local district organization if they could run it through their books. Told that it would be an ethics violation, she dropped the matter.




The flyer purports to come from the REALTORS PAC.
There are a few problems with that. The name of the organizations aren't quite right. "Washington REALTORS PAC" instead of "RPAC."

The address is a building still under construction. The committees aren't listed in the Public Disclosure Commission.

The realtors' PAC does make endorsements - in this race the "Seattle King County REALTORS" have endorsed Jesse Salomon and contributed $1000 to his campaign. They listed him, along with all their other endorsed candidates, in a brochure that they sent out only to their members.

Lennox Scott is the biggest contributor to the RPAC (realtors PAC) which advocates for members:

"The Washington REALTORS® advocates for REALTORS® and their clients and provides services to help members prosper."

They don't send out flyers. And they certainly don't send out hit pieces.

The only correct statement in the flyer is that "No candidate authorized this ad."

How long until this election is over???



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Vail Apartments taking shape

Photo by Mike Remarcke

The Vail Apartments are starting to show more than a crane. The building is rising just north of Shoreline City Hall on Midvale Ave N.




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Do you bleed crimson and gray?

Photo courtesy WSDOT
A Crimson and Gray wave headed to Pullman Friday night and Saturday morning as ESPN did their Gameday broadcast from Washington State University.

For those of you who don't bleed crimson and gray, Saturday's broadcast was the culmination of a 15-year campaign – 15 years! – to bring the popular football preview show to Pullman.

As part of those efforts, a traveling WSU flag named Ol' Crimson has appeared at 216 consecutive Gameday broadcasts across the country.

The flag is express mailed to each week's location by a band of Coug alumni and boosters who chronicled the efforts on Facebook and Twitter. This Wave the Flag movement has become an intense source of pride for Coug fans.

So, as soon as ESPN finally made Coug dreams come true, WSU fans from all over began scrambling to get to Pullman. The stadium sold out and every hotel room on the Palouse was booked. (It didn't help that this weekend was also the nearby University of Idaho's Homecoming game).

The 4:30pm football game pitting No. 25 WSU against No. 12 Oregon fulfilled all Coug dreams as the team channeled 15 years of passion and plucked the Ducks with a huge 34-20 win.

Here's the CBS analysis.

Information in this story from WSDOT Communications



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Local construction firms represented in Remodeled Home Tour

Chermak's entry is a timber-framed outdoor living area

On October 27th and 28th Shoreline-based Irons Brothers Construction, Inc. and Edmonds-based Chermak Construction, Inc. will will each have a home in the 2018 Remodeled Homes Tour.

A project of the Remodelers Council of the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties, this year’s tour features 15 homes.

Chermak Construction’s entry this year is a timber-framed outdoor living area located in the Cottage Lake area of Woodinville. The rugged beauty of this two-story structure enhances the clients' view of the forest behind their home and includes a spiral staircase that connects the upstairs master bedroom to the deck.

Irons Brothers entry is a 1954 home
in the Hillwood neighborhood of Shoreline


Irons Brothers Construction, Inc. remodeled a home in Shoreline. A 1954 home in the Hillwood neighborhood got a major makeover, with an open concept kitchen leading to a big outdoor deck. A completely remodeled bathroom on the first floor made this home look new.

The tour is FREE and runs from 10:00am to 5:00pm both days. Information and registration HERE.




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Beyond Math Anxiety – Book Signing with Molli the Math Lady

Molli the Math Lady
Molli the Math Lady will sign copies of her book, Beyond Math Anxiety, 99 Insights (and a Calculation's Not One!)

Students of all ages can be impacted by math anxiety and math shame, with negative impacts reaching well into adulthood.

Molli Osburn, MA, has helped numerous students and their parents understand and overcome math anxiety, and in this book, she takes the reader through a holistic approach to explore and improve feelings of math anxiety and math shame.

She is especially dedicated to helping girls and women find and express their power, reversing the stereotype that girls are less capable or interested in math and STEM subjects.

“When the problem is poor grades and/or test scores in math, most parents and teachers (and even students) assume that the solution is to work more on studying the material. In other words, “buckle down” and “study harder.”

Phrases such as those are rarely effective because there’s a whole other layer that needs to be dealt with before we can most effectively work with the material,” says Osburn, explaining how underlying negative feelings about math can undermine attempts to improve.

Come visit The Polytech on October 30, 2018 between 10:00am and 12:00 noon to meet Molli and get your copy of Beyond Math Anxiety signed!

The Polytech is located at 540 NE Northgate Way Suite D in North Seattle, behind Starbucks.


The Polytech is a WA-State approved private school serving students in grades 11-12 through a combination of small group and one-on-one instruction, college courses taken in partnership with local community colleges, and internship experiences. Students may earn industry certificates, college credits, and a high school diploma at the same time. For more information, call 206-557-4646.



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Rob Oxford: Welcome - The Good Ideas

Max Beene (gtr.-vocals))
and Jack Smevik (keyboards-vocals)
Story and Photos By Rob Oxford

Will you please welcome "The Good Ideas"

Considering that names like Ian, Cameron, Jordan, Emily, Taylor and Meagan have been extremely popular over the past several years, chances are better than good that if you were successful in naming your children Jack Flash (his real name) and Ruby Tuesday (her real name) you've got at least two things going for you, a true love of rock-n-roll and a wife that literally... ROCKS!

Such is the case for my friend Ron Smevik. Ron is a local musician who plays in several tribute bands. 

He's also affectionately referred to as the "Reuben Kincaid" of the "The Good Ideas" and those are indeed Ron's children's birth names... and his wife truly does ROCK!

So do The Good Ideas.

Who are The Good Ideas or better yet, who is Reuben Kincaid?

Any child of the 70's will undoubtedly recall the befuddled manager of the musical Partridge Family played by actor Dave Madden. 

Noah Bender (drums and cool hair)
Reuben had his work cut out for him booking gigs for the family band, providing a male influence for the fatherless children and especially keeping young Danny Partridge out of the constant trouble in which he would inevitably find himself.

Ron doesn't face quite as many challenges with The Good Ideas, but if I were him, I'd keep my eye on that bass player of his. 

A group of 6th and 7th grade musicians from Shoreline have started more than what I would call a "garage band". 

Together for about a year now, the group was rehearsing for an upcoming gig at the Historic Everett Theatre and I decided I needed to do a little investigative journalism. 

Afterall, I've been trying to get my band booked into the "Historic E" for months now. How did a bunch of 12 and 13 year olds get a booking there before me?

One of my first questions for the group was, "Do the chicks at school dig you guys?" (Which by the way, really shows my age).

I was surprised by the answer.

Max Beene (under the watchful eye
of Ron Smevik)
It appears that at this point not many of their classmates know about The Good Ideas and that in itself is not such a bad thing. It tells me that these kids are more interested in walking the walk, rather than just talking the talk. 

All of the members of the band are currently in the Jazz Ensemble at school and most play several different instruments. 

Drummer Noah Bender and guitarist Max Beene have been students at Seattle's School of Rock for some time and I would contend the money their parents have invested so far has been well spent.

When asked about their musical influences, clutching his silver strat lead guitarist Max, the only 6th Grader in the group, mentioned several of the masters, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page and U2's The Edge. Obviously this kid has great taste in music. 

What struck me most about The Good Ideas was the confidence they exhibited. Noah with his massive head of red hair that can be seen from the worst seat in any auditorium. Max and his "Buddy Holly glasses" that make him look even more serious about rock-n-roll than he is already. 

"Jumpin'" Jack Flash Smevik who's keyboard setup rivals that of Deep Purple's Jon Lord and Ronan Connell, in his trademark red fez, plucking the bass sans plectrum. 

Ronan fits in quite nicely as the group's "Danny Partridge," providing comedy relief while holding down the bottom end of the rhythm section. 

Ronan Connell (bass-vocals)
When asked who was "the leader of the group," I believe it was Ronan's hand that went up first. But truth be told, they all seem to have a voice in this burgeoning 4 piece.

Not only do these kids play their conventional "rock" instruments, but cumulatively they play cello, trombone, sax, trumpet, piano, banjo and most likely anything else one would care to put in their hands. Several of the members also play in their school's orchestra, which means two periods of music per day.

One might be curious as to how these future rock stars are doing in school? What kind of grades are they bringing home? I can confidently tell you that most are averaging A's and B's, but like any other middle school student, there are a few subjects that need extra attention. Music, however, is not one of them.

Drummer Noah Bender was quick to tell me about a project he did for one of his classes that revealed "those students who learn a musical instrument before the age of 7, experience better brain development." I'm thinking for that, his teacher probably gave him an A.

When I arrived at Studio Smevik, the band had just finished rehearsal but agreed to perform a couple more songs for the old geezer with the pen and paper. After Tom Petty's "The Apartment Song," Vivian Zittle, The Good Ideas "5th Beatle", sat in on the drums for another Petty classic "Change Of Heart". A charismatic young lady, Vivian mentioned Peter Criss of KISS as being one of her influences which made me smile as Peter is unquestionably the most approachable of the four legends. After some tuning, Vivian clicked her sticks twice and away they went. Mr. Petty would have been extremely proud.

Vivian Zittle (drums)
Ron's son Jack, also a multi-instrumentalist, made one of the most sincere and relevant comments of the session when he acknowledged his piano teacher, 85 year old Nancy Phillips, as being his biggest influence. I sincerely hope this article is shared with Ms. Phillips. 

When it appeared I had enough material for my article, I thanked the band for their time, they in turn thanked me and in a "Jack" flash disappeared into the next room for some Oreo cookies. I'm guessing it was part of their concert rider.

The Good Ideas already have a Facebook page, they have merchandise coming soon and undoubtedly more dates on the horizon. In fact if my band can ever get booked at the Historic Everett Theatre I'd love to have The Good Ideas open the show... or maybe they'll let us open for them?



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Book Review by Aarene Storms: An Enchantment of Ravens

An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson

17-year-old Isobel is an artistic prodigy, a master of paint and brush. Her clients are the fae, magical immortal creatures who are incapable of creating any Craft of their own. They cannot compose music, or write poetry, or paint portraits or even cook breakfast. The fair folk will pay with riches, or with tricks, and it takes great cleverness to outwit them.

The Good Law forbids fae and human folk to fall in love, but of course it happens. Isobel has outwitted fair folk in the past, but how can she and her Autumn Prince escape the wrath of the fairy court?

A quick, sweet romance, with lots of magic and a talented, quick-witted young woman at the center of it all. No cussing, some kissing, some awkward nekkidness, a bit of blood, some monsters, and lots of magic.

Recommended for readers ages 12 to adult.

The events may not have happened; still, the story is true.  --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS



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Volunteer Drivers wanted for upcoming Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Community Vans

Saturday, October 20, 2018


A pilot program in partnership with King County Metro will bring flexible and affordable transportation options to the community and bridge transportation gaps.

Trips are volunteer-driven and open to the public. 

Build community, support your neighbors, and help the environment by becoming a Community Van Volunteer Driver today!

Volunteer Drivers will need 5 years of driving experience and a safe driving record. Volunteer Drivers always ride for free and choose how often to drive!

How to start:

1. Fill out the application HERE and return to Bree @ communityvan@hopelink.org

2. Take a Community Van Orientation via Skype (1 hour)

3. Take an Accessible Equipment and Disability Awareness Training (1 hour)

Contact Us:

Bree Boyce at communityvan@hopelink.org or 425-943-6721

More info:
  • The Vans: 
    • There are 2 vans - 6 and 12 passenger 
    • Wheelchair accessibility
    • Available days, evenings, and weekends depending on volunteer driver availability 
  • The Trips:
    • Trips can happen as long as there are at least 2 riders and 1 volunteer driver
    • Trips can take place throughout King and Snohomish Counties
    • No fixed routes – trips are based on where you want to go!
    • Door-to-door pick up available 
  • The Riders:
    • No eligibility requirements! The Community Van is available to all
    • Wheelchair accessibility
  • The Fare: 
    • $2.75 round trip regardless of distance or time
    • Fare types: Monthly Orca Card, Transit Go mobile tickets, or human services bus tickets
    • 2 hour free Metro transfer when you ride the Community Van 

 

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Story of the VFW “Buddy” Poppy

Poppies in Flanders Fields
stock image


Flanders Fields is the name of World War I battlefields in the medieval County of Flanders, which spans southern Belgium and northwest France.

The poem "In Flanders Field" is dedicated to the memory of those men and women who fought and died for the Allied forces in World War I. The “Buddy” Poppy has become the true symbol honoring all those veterans who have given their lives in our nation’s wars.

Since 1922, the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) has offered “Buddy” Poppies in exchange for donations to raise funds for its charitable programs on behalf of needy and disabled veterans, and the widows and orphans of deceased veterans.


In Flanders fields, the poppies blow 
Between the crosses, row on row, 
That mark our place; and in the sky 
The larks, still bravely singing, fly 
Scarce heard amid the guns below. 

We are the dead. Short days ago 
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, 
Loved and were loved, and now we lie 
In Flanders fields. 

Take up our quarrel with the foe: 
To you from failing hands we throw 
The torch; be yours to hold it high. 
If ye break faith with us who die 
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow 
In Flanders fields. 

Colonel John McCrae 

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In April of 1915, a battle weary Canadian soldier (Colonel John McCrae) viewed the final resting place of thousands of young men (some his former buddies) who had fallen in the 2nd Battle of Ypres in Belgium. Despondently he contemplated the rows of hastily dug graves --- each marked by a lonely white cross.

In sudden revelation, he heard the singing of larks in the sky, and amid the graves he saw patches of red, wild, poppies --- struggling through the battle-torn soil and the graves to bring their message of life amongst death.

Inspired, Col. John McCrae sat down and penned 3 short verses --- his poem “In Flanders Fields”. His published poem brought a message of confidence to millions of people --- establishing the Flanders “Buddy” Poppy as the symbol of faith and hope in a war-torn world.

Col. McCrae’s poem has survived in print and in the hearts and minds of generations. The Poppies which provided his inspiration still bloom in Flanders Fields --- their message of hope has become reality through the VFW Buddy Poppy.

Every year, more than 13 million people donate for and wear a VFW Buddy Poppy to honor veterans. The VFW Buddy Poppies are made by patients in veterans’ hospitals in the USA. The work provides needed therapy for hands and minds crippled by the ravages of war, and the pay earned provides a few simple luxuries to ease the boredom of hospital life.

In keeping with its pledge “No one does more for veterans,” Buddy Poppy events are conducted exclusively by volunteers from VFW Posts --- the VFW uses the proceeds to fund aid and assistance to disabled / needy service male/female veterans, homeless veterans and widows / orphans of deceased veterans.

--Post Commander Carl Christophersen, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Blackburn-Aurora Post 3348, Shoreline, Seattle, and vicinity.



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North City Water maintenance yard is a hive of activity as site is prepared for construction


Photos by Steven H. Robinson


Site preparation continues at the future home of the maintenance yard for the North City Water District. The site is at 15555 15th Ave NE, just south of Hamlin Park. 

The building debris has been cleared and the site is now being graded.



Eventually there will be five buildings on the site.

1. Office/Crew Administrative Building:
  • Offices
  • Large workroom for field crews
  • Toilets, showers and lockers
  • Lunchroom
  • Areas to clean up and store wet gear
2. Shops / Parking Building (attached to the Office/Crew Administrative Building):
  • A series of regular bays with vehicle access
  • Secure small parts storage
  • Workshop for working on meters and hydrants
  • Enclosed vehicle parking
  • Covered area in front
  • Back wall will shield operations from the neighbors to the west



3. Drive-Through Vehicle Wash Building:
  • A drive thru heated parking space for the Vactor will be attached
4. Decant Building:
  • This is where vactor truck spoils are discharged. The vactor is used to excavate around water pipe breaks; the excavated soils are a watery consistency, like milkshakes. The decant building separates the water from the solids.


5. Fueling Station:
  • This will ensure District vehicles can be fueled in the event of a natural disaster; it will be covered by an open canopy.
  • An adjacent standby generator will provide power to the entire site, it will be secured with a weather and sound enclosure.


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Radium Girls opens at Shorewood Nov 8


Radium was magic: it glowed in the dark, made tumors shrink, and supposedly was a fountain of youth.

In the 1920s, hundreds of young women took jobs painting radium onto doll eyes, house numbers, and -- in the case of Radium Girls -- watch dials. 

As these young women developed mysterious illnesses and died in enormous numbers, nobody wanted to believe that it might be due to this miracle element, even when the dial painters are testifying against their companies on their deathbeds. 

Radium Girls covers the true-to-life story of Grace Fryer, a dial painter fighting for her day in court as she and her coworkers draw closer and closer to death. Will justice be achieved?

Radium Girls will run from Thursday, November 8, through Saturday, November 10, and again the following weekend, Thursday, November 15 through Saturday, November 17 in the Shorewood Theatre. All performance times are from 7pm.

Visit Brown Paper Tickets to reserve your tickets. Advanced ticket prices are $10, and will cost $12 at the door.

The Shorewood Performing Arts Theatre is at Shorewood High School, 17300 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline 98133.



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Salmonella from Costco cucumbers

Photo courtesy CostcoCouple.com
State health officials are working with state, local and federal public health partners to investigate the source of six Salmonella infections.

The six cases include residents of King (1), Snohomish (1), Thurston (1), Yakima (2) and Pierce (1) counties. All were infected with the same strain of Salmonella bacteria. The last confirmed case reported illness on Sept. 15.

Five of the six people reported buying and eating English cucumbers from various Costco stores in Washington. The cucumbers linked to the illnesses were sold in three-packs of individually wrapped cucumbers.

If you bought English cucumbers from Costco between Aug. 18 and Sept. 10 and still have them in your refrigerator, the Department of Health recommends throwing them away.

The health department recommends that you always wash fruit and vegetables.






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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Halloween crab cakes

Friday, October 19, 2018




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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Letter to the Editor: Overbuilding has become the norm

To the Editor:

I do not know Ms Wilson and did not attend the event mentioned in the News, however I share her concern regarding the overbuilding that has become the norm in our city. 15th NE and NE 175th is a prime example. Has anyone taken an aerial view of the backup in that area every week day from approximately 3pm until 6pm. The apartment complex is not yet built, imagine when it is occupied. This is only one of many examples that we are facing. I know we can’t go back to the ‘old days’ but greed for $$ should not be #1 in the minds of our governing bodies. Finally, we residents of our city should not be shut down nor ignored with our concerns.

Frances Chambers
Shoreline



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General Barry McCaffrey speaks to joint meeting of Shoreline and LFP Rotary clubs

From left: Shoreline Pres. Lynn Cheeney, District Governor Alan Merry,
Leigh Readdy, General Barry McCaffrey, and Paul McMurry.
Photo courtesy LFP Rotary


From LFP Rotary


President Lynn Cheeney of the Shoreline Rotary Club expressed the excitement of all as our two clubs gathered at Shoreline Community College on October 10, 2018. She welcomed our Club and encouraged us to join in a pleasant opening sing-along.

Retired General Barry McCaffrey was the inspiration for our joint meeting. We were not disappointed. His was a powerful and informative presentation.

When he retired in 1996, General McCaffrey was the youngest and most highly decorated four-star general in the Army . He has received three Purple Heart medals for injuries sustained during his time in the Vietnam War, two Silver Stars, and two Distinguished Service Crosses, the second-highest U.S. Army award for valor.

McCaffrey was inducted into the US Army Ranger Hall of Fame at the US Army Infantry Center at Fort Benning in 2007. Subsequently, he served five years in President Clinton's cabinet as Drug Czar and is currently the Military Analyst for NBC and MSNBC. (per Wikipedia)

As security analyst for NBC News, McCaffrey speaks on issues in the headlines including the latest events in the Middle East, Russia, Asia and Latin America. He continues to travel extensively to Iraq, Pakistan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan both testifying to Congress and briefing the White House National Security Council staff, the Pentagon, the State Department, the Department of Homeland Security, and senior leaders in the Department of Health and Human Services. (per the Washington Speakers Bureau)

More information on General McCaffrey HERE.



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Shorewood grad enrolls in doctoral program at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Jessica Gaevert
Jessica Gaevert of Shoreline is a doctoral student at the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, a school integrated with the world-famous children's hospital located in Memphis, Tennessee.

Gaevert is a member of the second class of students ever admitted to the school, where students work toward their doctorate alongside internationally renowned biomedical scientists at one of the world's premier research and treatment centers for pediatric cancer and childhood disease.

Gaevert, who is the daughter of Julie and Richard Gaevert, graduated from Shorewood High School in 2014. She went on to earn a bachelor’s of science degree in microbiology from Colorado State University in 2018.

“One of the highlights of the St. Jude Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences program is that the curriculum for first year graduate students requires us to interact with patients and learn how our research can translate into treatment for a child that desperately needs it,” says Gaevert, whose research interests are microbial genetics, human genetics, genetic diseases, and genetic alterations in cancer. 
“I am someone who is very empathetic, and my goals are to have a positive impact on the lives of others through science. This program is perfect for me because the idea of translating research into a way that helps others is a core goal of the program and of mine.”

Class sizes at St. Jude are limited to 10 to 15 students per year, and admission is highly selective. The students interact extensively with research and medical experts throughout their first year and also follow St. Jude patients from the beginning of their first year. This clinical care experience is just one of the fundamental components of the program.

“We are creating an integrated approach to help these future scientific leaders develop an understanding of how laboratory discoveries become new therapies,” says Stephen White, D.Phil., dean of the St. Jude Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. “We are looking for students who want to make an impact that can change patients’ lives.”

Doctoral research can be pursued in diverse areas with top basic and translational research faculty. St. Jude has superb programs in pediatric oncology, infectious diseases, genetic and blood disorders, drug discovery and international medicine. Throughout training, students are supported by generous benefits, extraordinary core facilities, and a collaborative, close-knit environment — all in the heart of the vibrant, musical city of Memphis.

More information about the St. Jude Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences HERE.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (“St. Jude”) is leading the way the world understands, treats and cures childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. It is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. Treatments developed at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20 percent to 80 percent since the hospital opened more than 50 years ago. St. Jude freely shares the breakthroughs it makes, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing and food — because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.



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Wonderland Developmental Center to open groundbreaking clinic for prenatal substance exposure

Site of Wonderland's new clinic in Canyon Park


On October 6, 2018, Shoreline-based Wonderland Developmental Center hosted its annual Night of Wonder Gala and Auction and officially announced its groundbreaking new Hope RISING™ Clinic for Prenatal Substance Exposure.

Wonderland’s clinic will be the nation’s first comprehensive center specializing in diagnosis and treatment of children birth through 12 years of age with suspected or confirmed prenatal exposure to any substances. Located in the Canyon Park area of Bothell, Washington at the Pacific Medical Center, the clinic is slated to open in early 2019.

“Hope RISING Clinic will revolutionize treatment and support for children with prenatal substance exposure as well as for the families who struggle day in and day out to care for them,” said Michelle Stiller Bradley, Wonderland’s Director of Programs and Services. 
“Evidence-based therapies and supports through our Boundless™ Program will reduce the shame and stigma and help children and families rise to their full potential. We are ready to make a difference!”

Hope RISING™ will address the shockingly high numbers of individuals and families whose lives are being devastated by substance abuse, including the opioid crisis. An estimated of 40,000 babies are born each year in the United States with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Alcohol is just one of many substances that can cause harm prenatally. Every 25 minutes, a baby is born in the U.S. suffering from opioid withdrawal. Snohomish County and the Olympic Peninsula lead the state in expectant mothers using opiates.

“Wonderland is addressing one of the most pressing issues by establishing a critically needed and unparalleled response to serving children and families impacted by prenatal substance exposure,” said Dr. Susan Astley, Director of the WA State Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Diagnostic and Prevention Network.

Hope RISING Clinic (Resources, Intervention, and Support to Inspire and Nurture Growth) for Prenatal Substance Exposure will be available to families regardless of income, insurance or ability to pay, and will offer the following programs:
  • FASD Diagnostic Clinic: Interdisciplinary assessment and diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders utilizing the FASD 4-Digit Diagnostic CodeTM.
  • Training and oversight provided by the FAS Diagnostic and Prevention Network (FAS DPN) Clinic, University of Washington. 
  • BoundlessTM Program: Clinical and in-home therapeutic services and support for children with suspected or confirmed prenatal exposure to any substances, and for their families. 

Wonderland Developmental Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and early-intervention agency based in Shoreline, currently serving 250 families and their children ages birth to three years each month in north King and south Snohomish counties. For over 50 years, Wonderland has been committed to providing a strong and equitable foundation for children and their families with diverse needs and abilities to flourish through therapy, education, advocacy, and resources.


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Commentary: Sidewalks in Shoreline

Priority list for new sidewalks


By Diane Hettrick


On the ballot: Sidewalks - Shoreline only

Earlier this year, the Shoreline City Council added a $20 fee to vehicle licenses to create additional funds for repair of sidewalks. What's driving this in particular is the Americans with Disabilities Act. 

Our sidewalks lack curb cuts and the street trees (wrong variety thanks to well-meaning King county action 50 years ago) are cracking and pushing up sections of the sidewalk. In many areas it's safer to walk in the street.

But what about new sidewalks where none currently exist?
  • Yes, the city budgets a modest amount each year for new sidewalks.
  • Yes, developers pay for sidewalks at their developments.
  • Yes, the city gets grant money, particularly through the Safe Routes to School funds.

Candidates for city council have said for years that the one issue they hear when talking to citizens is "sidewalks." Everybody wants them, but nobody wants to pay for them. And a lot of people who think they want them aren't so excited when they find out they will lose 2 - 12 feet of what they thought was their front yard.

City councils have talked about sidewalks since Shoreline was incorporated, so kudos to this council for actually trying to do something about it.

They tried to get a broad cross-section of opinion on how to proceed by forming a citizen's committee, with staff guidance. The large committee met a couple of times a month for an entire year. They took numerous field trips to look at places recommended for immediate action and they debated how to pay for increasing the number of new sidewalks built every year.

In setting priorities for where sidewalks should be built they considered things like access to business areas, and filling gaps in areas with existing sidewalks. They recommended sidewalks leading to trails, bus stops, and parks. The 12 sites on the priority list are designed to serve the largest number of people.

They built in criteria so that less affluent areas, and areas with minority populations would get as much consideration as more politically active areas.

The funding would come from an increase in the sales tax which would bring Shoreline's tax to mid-point for surrounding communities. Remember there is no sales tax on food, by state law.

And now that it's on the ballot, all the knee jerk "No New Taxes" people are screaming. Many people are complaining because they assumed that new sidewalks meant their block.

Other people have qualms. Last year's property tax hike was pretty shocking financially and there's the prospect of funding the Community / Aquatics Center for next year. Tax fatigue is a very real thing.

Some civically involved people are campaigning against the proposition. A spokesperson from the sidewalk committee is now oppositing the proposition. People who campaigned for previous tax measures are opposing this one. Not because they are against sidewalks, but because of the way the finances are structured in the proposition.

City council members are basically shrugging their shoulders. Their attitude is - people said they wanted sidewalks - we figured out how to get sidewalks - now they have to decide.

Flawed or not, I doubt there is much political will to go back to the drawing board if this proposition fails.


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