Letter to the Editor: Maralyn Chase consistently attends 32nd District meetings

Monday, October 29, 2018

To The Editor:

I support Maralyn Chase for State Senator, 32nd LD. I see her as authentic, standing for the values I believe in. She has been working to fix our upside down tax system, the worst in the country, and will continue with our support. We can't fund what we need unless we broaden our revenue base in some fair and equitable fashion. Funding public education, transit and rail, addressing our skyrocketing housing prices and our homeless crisis, expanding broadband service, repairing our infrastructure, transitioning to green energy industry, require finally asking high earners and our huge corporations to pay their fair share.

Maralyn has consistently attended the monthly meetings of the 32nd, listened to members’ concerns and supported our resolutions, our endorsements of initiatives and candidates, and our decision-making in general. She has held numerous Town Halls on various topics – Environment, Healthcare, Transportation, Taxes, and others.

I never see her opponent, Jesse Salomon at 32nd meetings, never hear him speak or see him sign an initiative or support a resolution. When I look at his campaign, I wonder why he takes money from Monsanto, Chevron, health insurance companies, big developers, AT/T, and proponents of charter schools. I’m sticking with Maralyn Chase.

Lael White
Mountlake Terrace


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WeatherWatcher: I hope you like rain

Sunday, October 28, 2018

Overflowing storm ditch in Lake Forest Park
Photo by Carl Dinse

Forecast: We have a lot of rain in the forecast for this week. Most models are showing between 1-2 inches of rain between now and next weekend. Temperatures are expected to be a bit above normal as well, highs in the mid and upper 50's all week with lows near 50.

Monday-Tuesday we are expecting mostly cloudy skies and showers that will be a hit and miss nature, much like we had on Sunday. Tuesday evening the next big rainmaker moves in with steady rain increasing overnight.

Halloween we are expecting steady rain day in and day out, so it's going to be very wet for trick or treaters. The rain is expected to continue through Friday, heavy at times. We might have a break into showers sometime Thursday. The weekend looks to be cloudy with showers both Saturday and Sunday.

Last week we had some significant rainfall to make up for our dry period. On Saturday alone we received right about 1 inch of rain total for the day. We could very easily pick up enough rain this week to make the average rainfall for the month.


Our temperatures increased a bit above normal when the rain storms came in. I think it'll be enough to push us above normal in average temperature for October.


With all these heavy rains and a lot of foliage on the ground we could see some urban flooding. Be sure to check those local storm drains and help keep them clear of debris.

Urban flooding in Shoreline
Photo by James Wiswell

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Halloween Family Fun with Trick-or-Treating and Free Magic Show Wednesday at the Commons



The spooky countdown is on to one of the biggest events of the year at Third Place Commons, the annual Halloween Celebration!

Weeks of special Halloween themed festivities wrap up in a grand finale on Wednesday, October 31st – Halloween night. The fun begins with trick-or-treating for costumed kiddos across Lake Forest Park Town Center from 4 to 6pm.

There will also be some family-friendly activities in the Commons to keep the little ones entertained between the candy collection and the big show at 6pm.

Following trick-or-treating at 6pm on the Third Place Commons stage, it’s time for the big Halloween Magic Show with magician AlakaSam! Perfect for kids of all ages, AlakaSam’s magic is sure to keep even the littlest witches and goblins entertained to the end. 

Halloween at the Commons featuring AlakaSam is sponsored in part by the good folks at the Friends of the Lake Forest Park Library, so thanks to them for making this fantastic, family event possible. 

And remember that events at Third Place Commons are always free and open to everyone, so join in the fun!

Expected to participate in the trick-or-treating are the following mall merchants:
  • Ace Town Center Hardware
  • Albertsons
  • Avid Angler
  • A Better Day Salon
  • Burney Brothers BBQ
  • The Chocolate Man
  • Everest Kitchen
  • Expedia CruiseShipCenter 
  • The Gallery by Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council
  • Lake Forest Bar and Grill
  • Honey Bear Bakery
  • Kitto
  • Lake Forest Park Library
  • Mad Cow Yarn
  • Mud Bay
  • Northwest Ballet Center
  • Planet Fitness
  • Sally's Beauty Supply
  • Third Place Books
  • Third Place Commons
  • Two Trading Tigers
  • Verizon
  • Wild Birds Unlimited
  • Windermere

This list is still growing, so click here for an updated roster of participating vendors or stop by the Commons before you start your rounds to get the full list.

Third Place Commons is a community-supported nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering real community in real space. Third Place Commons is located in Lake Forest Park Town Center at 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155. See you at the Commons!



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Displacements: an artistic display of global movement and diaspora

Displacements
Shoreline City Hall

From her native India, to New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, and now Washington, artist Shruti Ghatak traveled over 8,000 miles in a voyage that began with a degree in science and emerged over the years to a focused study of art and detailed observation. 

Ghatak has exhibited widely in the USA and India. Her solo exhibition at Shoreline City Hall Art Gallery (3rd floor; 17500 Midvale Ave N., Shoreline 98133) opens Friday November 9, 6:30pm – 8:30pm and will be on display until January 21, 2019. Regular gallery hours are 9:00 – 5:00 M-F. The artist will give a short talk during the opening.

Displacements records the dynamics of global movement and diaspora.

Shruti Ghatak, artist
Images of boxes, books, and clothes dominate along with communication devices like smartphones, tablets, and laptops. 

The 14- foot wide Displacement, a quadriptych in charcoal, is worth the trip alone.

Ghatak’s formal training and interest in the figure is also evident in a series of portraits that prioritize the gesture of the hand, the arc of the back, as well as the seriousness and bravery in the face.

In Displacements, we see the effort to reassemble a life from the objects and fragments that have come through customs.

Between sleep and wakefulness, swiping and clicking, between dream and reality, this fascinating artist offers viewers a glimpse into the artistic process, science-like experiment, and survival in a world full of constant change.

Ghatak received her MFA from New York Studio School, NYC and her MS in Organic Chemistry (specialized in Color Technology) from Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai. She has an interdisciplinary background and studied both science and art with the belief that crossing boundary sometimes open up new ways of seeing.



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Three city councils to meet for dinner on Monday

The City Councils of Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, and Kenmore will meet for dinner on Monday, October 29, 2018 in Shoreline, City Hall, room 303, 17500 Midvale Ave N, at 5:30pm.

On the agenda:

  • City updates
  • ST3 SR 522 / NE 145th Bus Rapid Transit Project
  • Responses to Homelessness
  • Ballot Measures
  • Legislative Priorities
The meetings are open to the public (but no food!) but they are not broadcast or taped.

Shoreline's regular council meeting at 7pm will continue budget discussions.




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Mock Election now open for all Washington K-12 students

Secretary of State Kim Wyman announced Wednesday that the annual Student Mock Election is open from now until Nov. 6.

The Mock Election is a non-partisan educational event that teaches children and teenagers how to become informed voters. Students vote on real ballot measures and real candidates. In a new feature this year, students will vote on paper ballots just like adult voters throughout Washington. Ballots are available for download and printing at Vote.wa.gov/MockElection.

Other free resources available online include “I Voted” stickers to be ordered by Oct. 30, a print-friendly Voter’s Pamphlet and the curriculum book Teaching Elections in Washington State. The lessons in the book are for grades K–12, meet state and common core standards, and satisfy the civics coursework required for graduation. Classroom Based Assessments are included with each lesson.

“Introducing students to the value of civic participation at a young age is a critical step to helping grow the next generation of informed and involved citizens,” Secretary Wyman said. 
“Research tells us that people who pick up the habit of voting early in life become lifelong voters. The Mock Election is a perfect way to start.”

To learn more and download participation materials, visit the 2018 Mock Election resources page at the Office of the Secretary of State website.

There are probably a fair number of adults who could use a refresher course on elections - so there are no age limits on the materials.



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Rob Oxford: How old is too old?

Not a big fan of horror in general... but fingers and
beetles are good for breakfast .. if they're bananas
and raisins on cinnamon buns
Text and Photos by Rob Oxford

The Cobwebs were strung by the chimney with care and the vampire bats hung high in the air... wait a minute, that's not right? I think I'm getting my poems mixed up. 

Despite the fact that Christmas decorations are already on some store shelves, it's HALLOWEEN!

I confess Halloween has never been my favorite celebration.

Maybe it's because for 25 years or so, I spent most Halloween Nights at a radio station playing Bobby Boris Pickett's "Monster Mash" or "I Put A Spell On You" by Screamin' Jay Hawkins every 90 minutes. Both great songs mind you, but... every 90 minutes?

I'm also not a big fan of horror in general, costume parties or being unnecessarily scared. Honestly, nothing scares me more than going to a party on Halloween Night only to find someone else is wearing a more elaborate Elvis or Dracula costume than the one you presently have on.

Oh the horror!

The truth is, even as a young adult I got much more satisfaction from handing out candy to the little ghouls and goblins who came calling, than I did traipsing around all night with a mask on my face. The Fairy Princesses and Firemen, Witches and Werewolves, Monsters and Martians, each as cute as the one before.

I prefer to settle in with my wife and watch one of the numerous scary movies available on the television. Why, if I don't like being unnecessarily scared will I purposely watch a scary movie?

Because I've seen them dozens and dozens of times in the past. I know exactly when Jason is going to pop up from behind the couch after having a sewing needle jabbed in his neck and attack 10 more people. Regardless of how many times you've seen the classics like "Carrie," "Child's Play," or "A Nightmare On Elm Street," watching a scary movie on Halloween just seems appropriate.

No tricks here - only treats

Unfortunately, right before a scary part, the doorbell will ring and my wife and I will briefly argue as to whose turn it is to answer?

I will then grab the bowl of candy, open the door expecting to see a cute little ladybug or bumblebee and instead standing on my porch is a "Trick or Treater" who looks old enough to have been my college roommate.

"Trick or Treat" he says, in a voice as deep as the great Lou Rawls. Dressed in an oversize sport coat and a fedora I ask, "What are you dressed as?" ..."I'm a Salesman," he says with a toothy grin.... clever.

Reluctantly I drop a Snickers bar in his pillow case. He immediately looks up as if to say "Is that all?" I then sheepishly drop in two or three more and without so much as a "thank you" he turns and runs through my flower bed laughing hysterically. Out into the street he meets up with his cohorts and in a wisp of smoke (most likely from vaping) they mysteriously vanish into the black of night. Closing the door behind me I can't help but feel a little like a lollipop... a real sucker!

Robbie (Anakin Skywalker) and Taylor (Ghoul)
But what are you gonna do? I'm certainly not the arbiter of such things. My son was 6'2 and in 8th grade the last time he went trick or treating. 

However, one must seriously consider whether or not to turn away those you deem "too old" to be ringing your doorbell on Halloween and, let's be frank, some kids are too old.

The reality is, Lou Rawls just might resent not getting a "treat" and resort to playing a "trick". 

I don't know when the last you had to power wash eggs off the side of your house or how many trees you have in your yard begging to be toilet papered, but in my opinion it's far better to stock up on the candy when it goes on sale October 30th.

By the way... the Johnsons down the street give out the full size Milky Ways. Just in case you were wondering.


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Photos: Noisy birds

The hawk doesn't seem too worried about the crows
Photos and text by Lori Begalka

The crows were making a racket about 12:20pm on Saturday near Perkins Way and 18th. 

I got my camera just in time to catch what the crows were upset about. 
but he decides there are other places he should be





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Jobs: WSDOT Shoreline: Assistant Traffic Engineer

Assistant King Area Traffic Engineer – Urban Corridors
Opening Date: 10/26/2018
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Northwest Region (NWR) Traffic Office is excited to announce that we are recruiting for an Assistant King Area Traffic Engineer. As the Assistant Area Traffic Engineer for Urban Corridors in King County, the incumbent will focus on major freeways and arterials including I-405, SR 520, SR99, and Sound Transit projects in WSDOT right of way. This position will be supported by a traffic analysis engineer.

The successful incumbent will, among other things, provide design guidance, quality assurance, and traffic engineering expertise for WSDOT, Sound Transit, local agency and developer projects in King County to ensure compliance will all applicable federal, state, and local policies and standards.

To view the entire announcement and to apply, please visit: Assistant Traffic Engineer



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Help plant pollinator garden along 195th Trail on Saturday, Nov 3


N 195th Trail between Meridian and 1st Ave NE
Photo by JM

The City of Shoreline's own Pollinator Garden Project is set for install the first Saturday in November - November 3, 2018 from 9am to 2pm. Water, coffee, and tools provided. Bring a reusable water bottle and your game face for a fun day in the dirt making a beautiful space for our region's pollinators.

Over 200 native plants will be installed along the 195th trail between Meridian and 1st Ave NE in the Echo Lake neighborhood. This popular bike and walking path is just south of the Ballinger Commons property and is frequented by school children and families alike.

Compost for the project is being donated by Sky Nursery and some plants will be donated by Go Natives!  -- Shoreline's own native plant nursery in Richmond Beach. The project is funded by the City of Shoreline and labor by volunteers like you!

All skill levels welcome to come help. Stay for an hour or all day. The duties will consist of laying burlap, spreading mulch, and planting plants. Besides doing an amazing service for our pollinators and the city of Shoreline, you will be helping to complete a project nearly a year in the works by creating a beautiful space for all to enjoy for many years to come.



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Pride and Prejudice opens Nov 8 at Shorecrest



Shorecrest High School Drama will present their production of Pride and Prejudice on November 8-11 and 15-18 at the Shorecrest Performing Arts Center 15343 25th Ave NE. Thursday through Saturday.

Not familiar with the Jane Austen novel? Here's the gist: 

"The outspoken Elizabeth Bennet faces mounting pressure from her status-conscious mother to secure a suitable marriage. But is marriage suitable for a woman of Elizabeth’s intelligence and independence? Especially when the irritating, aloof, self-involved… tall, vaguely handsome, mildly amusing, and impossibly aristocratic Mr. Darcy keeps popping up at every turn?!" 

Hamill's adaptation serves up a highly theatrical game of love, infusing Austen's dialogue with fast-paced, screwball, contemporary parlance, and offering a progressive spin on a literary favorite.

Pride and Prejudice will run from Thursday, November 8, through Sunday, November 11, and again the following weekend, Thursday, November 15 through Sunday, November 18. Evening performance times are 7:30pm on Thursdays-Saturdays; matinees are at 2:00pm each Sunday

Visit Brown Paper Tickets to purchase your tickets. Advanced ticket prices are $12 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. Ticket are also available at the door for $15.



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Not Just for Kids: How kids and adults can use children’s books from around the globe to navigate our complicated world

AAUW Seattle and AAUW Edmonds SnoKing cordially invite you to a presentation on children’s literature by Dr. Ana Taranath of the Washington Humanities Speakers Bureau.

In this talk, Dr. Taranath will showcase children’s books from around the world, as well as diverse communities in the United States.

She will invite audiences to take a closer look at children’s books and suggest ways we adults might also learn some new lessons about how to navigate our complicated world.

Within these seemingly simple stories are important messages about how we think about our differences, and importantly, how we might rethink our similarities.

Dr. Taranath is interested in creating a program around children’s literature that asks, “Who has been published? Who is not being published? What do you think that means? Can books help us get along better, and if we think so, how? If not, what do we do?”

Saturday, November 10, 2018. Program at 10:30am.
Third Place Commons, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park

All are welcome. No charge. Free Parking.

Questions: Marianne North

American Association of University Women Edmonds SnoKing (WA) Branch
Welcoming members from South Snohomish and North King Counties

To advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy.


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Fircrest School Campus Master Plan neighborhood meeting

Saturday, October 27, 2018

Fircrest Activity Center
Photo by Janet Way
The state Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is holding a required neighborhood meeting about their plans for maintenance and redevelopment projects on the Fircrest campus adjacent to Hamlin Park on 15th NE.

The meeting will be Tuesday October 30, from 5:30 to 7:30pm at the Fircrest School Activities Building, 15230 15th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

A Master Development Plan is a land use permit with the City of Shoreline which is required prior to the construction of projects on properties zoned as ""Campus." This meeting is required by the City of Shoreline to allow the public to learn about the Plan and provide input to DSHS and the City Planning department.

Agenda:

  • 5:30pm meeting begins
  • 5:45pm presentation
  • 6:00pm question / answer session
  • 6:15pm open house begins
  • 7:30pm meeting adjourns


Staff will be available to answer questions regarding the Master Development Plan process.

Directions: If arriving by car, enter from the driveway at the intersection of 15th Ave Ne and NE 155th St. Parking available immediately adjacent the Activities Center or in the parking lto just to the north.

Questions: contact Larry Covey, Capital Projects Manager, DSHS



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Peter and the Starcatcher at Shoreline College opens Nov 30

Friday, October 26, 2018


Performances
November 30, December 1, 7, 8 – 7:30pm   |  December 2 , 9 – 3:00pm 

Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher tells the story of how Peter Pan, the “Boy Who Would Not Grow Up” and his arch nemesis, Captain Hook came to be. A wildly theatrical adaptation of Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson’s best-selling novels, the stage play was conceived by directors, Roger Rees and Alex Timbers, written by Rick Elice, with music composed by Wayne Barker.

From hilarious pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores human greed and despair… and the bonds of friendship and love.

A young orphan and his mates are shipped off from Victorian England to a distant island ruled by the evil King Zarboff. They know nothing of the mysterious trunk in the captain’s cabin, which contains a precious, otherworldly cargo. 
At sea, the boys are discovered by a precocious young girl named Molly, a Starcatcher-in-training who realizes that the trunk’s precious cargo is Starstuff, a celestial substance so powerful that it must never fall into the wrong hands. 
When the ship is taken over by pirates – led by the fearsome Black Stache, a villain determined to claim the trunk and its treasure for his own – the journey quickly becomes a thrilling adventure. – Music Theatre International

Creative Team:
Director: Bryar Golden and Music Director: Charles Enlow

Tickets: $10, $16, $20
Tickets available at the door and online.
Free parking, beverages and light refreshments available one hour prior to performance.

Theater Address:
SCC Theatre, 1600 Bldg., 16101 Greenwood Ave. N., Shoreline, WA 98133. 206-546-4728.

Shoreline Community College is committed to nondiscrimination. To request disability accommodation contact Student Accessibility Services, at least ten days in advance at: 206-546-4545/V, 206-546-4520/TTY, 206-533-5109/FAX, or email at sas@shoreline.edu



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Halloween grewsome




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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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Diamond Willow

Diamond Willow by Helen Frost

12 year old Willow lives with her family in a small Alaskan bush village. The only way to get there is via plane, boat, snow machine, and dog sled. Willow doesn't have many friends... unless you count the dogs in her dad's sled team.

She loves caring for the dogs, and loves taking them out into the cold snow. One day, Willow convinces her parents that she's old enough to drive the dogs out to her grandparents' cabin in the bush. She knows the trail, and she's good with the dogs. But then, something goes wrong.

The story is told in diamond-shaped poems with a "hidden" extra message printed in darker print at the center of each one. Willow narrates most of the story, with occasional portions told by the animals around her-- who may be closer to her than she knows.

Sweet, lilting prose, and a girl's quest for identity. Recommended for readers ages 10 to adult. No cussing, nekkidness, or drugs. There are secrets, and there are ghosts.

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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Photo: Grisly Halloween

Photo by Seattle Poppy


Oh boy- this one will give the kids (and a few adults) nightmares!

It's somewhere south of the Shoreline Library - beware



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Bus Rapid Transit survey deadline extended to Oct 31

SR 522/NE 145th Bus Rapid Transit online surveys deadline has been extended to Oct. 31

If you were unable to attend the community meetings September and October in Lake Forest Park and Shoreline for the SR 522 / NE 145th Bus Rapid Transit Project and/or would like to review the materials that were presented, see the information online HERE

The Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Bothell/Woodinville, and Seattle/Shoreline surveys are available online and can be accessed HERE

The deadline to complete these surveys has been extended to Oct. 31. Please send us your thoughts online or share this link with your friends and neighbors who were not able to join us at a meeting in person.

For more information



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A program of music from the Baltic countries Sunday at First Lutheran

Joel Bevington
Joel Bevington, director of music at First Lutheran of Richmond Beach, will be presenting a program during the Adult Education hour on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at 9:45am: Sacred Identity: An Expression of Faith through Struggle in the Baltic States

Mr. Bevington is currently pursuing a D.M.A. in choral conducting from the University of Washington, where he conducts the University Singers.

He received his B.M. in organ performance from Wheaton College, his M.M. in organ and sacred music from Emory University, and an additional M.M. in choral conducting from Louisiana State University.

Mr. Bevington is a gifted musician, and the community is invited to come and hear him share his appreciation of the deep love of music in the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

First Lutheran Church of Richmond Beach, 18354 Eighth Ave NW, Shoreline 98177. Sunday, October 28th, 9:45am.



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For the Birds: Owls belong to Halloween

Eurasian Eagle-owl with demonic eyes (most of our scary traditions are from Europe)
Stock photo

By Christine Southwick

Halloween decorations often have owls depicted — often flying toward the unwary night traveler. Witches, wolves, bats, vampires all make sense; but why owls?

Barred Owl— our most
commonly heard local owl
Stock photo
Could it be that any creature that flies, and especially hunts during the dark hours, is scary and frightening?

In olden times, anything that appeared without warning from outside the glow of campfires and hearths was something to be feared and defended against. Screams, hisses and hoots seem to chill the soul, especially when the source is disembodied and ethereal.

And finding remains of small dead animals just lead to stories of how BIG OWLS could hurt children, pets, and maybe even adults. (It doesn’t help that owls may defend their breeding territories by strafing the heads of unwary trespassers).

Because the leading edge of owls’ feathers are fringed, owls are able to materialize suddenly, hauntingly silent, without making any noise with their wings. Superstitions became hard-wired into many people’s psyche, and owls are often viewed as evil wraiths when confronted at night.

Additionally, the huge European Eagle-owl has orange eyes, that reflecting the firelight appear to be demonic.

Barn Owl suddenly appearing
Photo by Kevin Keatley

Which owl is the scariest?

I vote for the Barn Owl!

Instead of hooting, it produces piercing screams that sound like someone is being killed! Add to that, the ghostly white face that suddenly appears floating, coming straight toward you, and no wonder people are afraid, especially during the Halloween season that has its own scary mystique!

Barn Owls as a species are so successful that sub-species are found around the world — their family order is distinct from all the other owl species.

Our most common owl in the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park areas is the Barred Owl, which makes its own funny sounds in addition to its hoots that sound like “Who, who cooks for youuuu?”

Northern Saw-whet Owl (only 8” tall)
We also have Western Screech Owls and Northern Saw-whet Owls in the area, mostly trying not to be eaten by the bigger Barred Owls. 

All our owls eat mice, voles, shrews, small squirrels, smaller birds, and large insects.

Some cultures view owls as beneficial and a blessing (Athena’s owl is an example), whereas other cultures believe seeing an owl during the day predicts a soon-to-happen death. 

Many peoples believe that owls are wise, in part because of their large eyes, and their quiet patient nature.

Personally, I love to hear owls — any of them….



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Maple Knolls Homeowners Association offers to donate an acre of forest to the City of Shoreline

Maple Knolls Homeowners Association
offers to donate an acre of forested land
adjacent to Kruckeberg Garden
Graphic courtesy City of Shoreline
In August a representative of the Maple Knolls Homeowners Association (MKHOA) contacted the Shoreline Parks (PRCS) Director to express interest in donating land to the City of Shoreline. 

The MKHOA is considering options on how to use or dispose of the main portion of Parcel 509630 TR-A.

The property is approximately 1.0 acre adjacent to Kruckeberg Botanic Garden.

There is a chain-link fence separating the two properties. Since their initial contact, staff have spoken with various members of their Board and toured the property with the City’s arborist and representatives of the Kruckeberg Garden Foundation.

The property is fairly steep along the southwestern edge and flat throughout the remainder. It is forested with numerous significant trees. The undergrowth needs tending but is not overwhelmingly infested with invasive plants. It is comparable to most of the urban forest areas in Shoreline Parks. There does appear to be on one or two potentially hazardous trees that would need to be removed in the next year or two.

The proposal was discussed at the Thursday, October 25, Parks Board meeting.

The Parks/RCS/Tree Board voted to accept the overture. A presentation by the Parks Director, Eric Friedli, will be made to the Maple Knolls Association December 11 meeting, after which that group vote upon the motion.


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All about crows and ravens - Tony Angell at Wild Birds Unlimited Saturday

Tony Angell puts the finishing touches on a
raven sculpture for Kruckeberg Garden
All About Crows and Ravens, Saturday October 27, 2018, 11am to 12noon at Wild Birds Unlimited, in Town Center, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way, Lake Forest Park.

Tony Angell, Lake Forest Park neighbor and friend will be the guest lecturer on October 27. 

Mr. Angell will discuss his work, his passion for birds, and will teach you all about crows and ravens! Tony will also be available for book autographs and pictures.

Tony is an award-winning author, illustrator, sculptor, and educator with Washington State roots spanning four decades. He lives in Lake Forest Park with a studio on Lopez Island.

His list of awards, honors, exhibitions and commissioned work is extensive. He epitomizes the Pacific Northwest through his written and visual talents, giving others a strong appreciation of our region and its many wonders.

Some of Mr. Angell's public commissions include the Seattle Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle Aquarium, City of Redmond, Mount Baker Ski Area, Sleeping Lady in Leavenworth and the public libraries of Bainbridge and Lopez Island. His work is also part of the Harborview Medical Center and the public collection of the Seattle Business Center.

Mr. Angell's sculptural work is also included in the collection of the Museum of Northwest Art, Seattle Art Museum, Frye Art Museum and Tacoma Art Museum.

Mr. Angell was just named the Rainier Club's 2018 Laureate which is an honor bestowed on creative professionals with ties to the Pacific Northwest. A Rainier Club Laureate is recognized for his or her notable achievements in visual, literary and/or performing arts. This award grants each Laureate recipient with a Rainier Club membership for life.

Some of Mr. Angell's books include, "In The Company of Crows and Ravens", the "House of Owls" , "Gifts of the Crow: How Perception, Emotion, and Thought Allow Smart Birds to Behave Like Humans", and "Puget Sound Through an Artist's Eye", and many others.




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Op-Ed: The League of Women Voters endorses 'life-saving' Initiative 940

Here's another voice on Initiative 940

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Initiative 940: Initiative Measure No. 940 concerns law enforcement.
This measure would require law enforcement to receive violence de-escalation, mental-health, and first-aid training, and provide first-aid; and change standards for use of deadly force, adding a "good faith" standard and independent investigation.

Should this measure be enacted into law?
____Yes
____No

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The League enthusiastically joins De-Escalate Washington in urging voters to pass I-940 to improve training for law enforcement and help save lives. Equipping law enforcement officers with additional training in mental health and violence de-escalation techniques will make our communities and our officers safer. Passing this initiative is the best way to achieve this goal.

“This initiative is a testament to the perseverance of families who have suffered a terrible loss and turned their heartache into a call for action,” said Ann Murphy, president of the League of Women Voters of Washington. Murphy continued, “The commonsense reforms embodied in Initiative 940 are urgently needed, and the League is proud to support it.”

After the League voted to endorse I-940 on August 1, 2017, members worked closely with volunteers from other endorsing organizations to gather signatures across the state. As a result of these joint efforts, De-Escalate Washington turned in 355,000 signatures, nearly 100,000 over the threshold to qualify for the ballot. 

“We know voters overwhelmingly support this reform. Now we need people to communicate that support with their vote,” said Ann Murphy.

Initiative 940 is a life-saving measure in more ways than one. The law will also provide police officers with first aid training and, after rulemaking done by law enforcement and the Criminal Justice Training Commission, will direct them to use it whenever it is safe for them to do so. Expanding the role of police officers as first responders is consistent with their mission to serve and protect the public.

The League applauds the way in which I-940 will improve accountability, transparency, and relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve. An investigative report by the Seattle Times revealed that 213 Washingtonians were killed by police between 2005 and 2014. Only one officer was criminally charged and he was acquitted under the current law. Initiative 940 seeks to prevent these tragedies from happening in the first place, and will help fix gaps in our laws by updating our standards to those used in 27 other states. Initiative 940 will also provide for fair and independent investigations when a tragedy does occur.

 “The League believes this reform is urgently needed to promote just outcomes for families who have lost loved ones during police encounters, as well as communities and law enforcement,” said Ann Murphy.

The League supports both the practical and symbolic benefits of I-940. People of color, people with disabilities, and other communities have disproportionate contact with law enforcement. Initiative 940 requires that these and other stakeholders work together with law enforcement to shape new policies under the law. The League believes that this collaboration will ensure the benefits of I-940 are meaningful and long-lasting.

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About the League:The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization. We encourage the informed and active participation of citizens in government. The League acts in support of, or in opposition to, selected governmental issues which its members have studied. It does not support or oppose candidates, factions or political parties. League members, as individuals, are urged to work in the political party of their choice. To protect the League's nonpartisanship policy, guidelines regarding the political activities of the Board of Directors are reviewed frequently.



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Halloween House in Sheridan Heights - people who really appreciate Halloween

Word is that the best Halloween House is in Sheridan Heights in Lake Forest Park in the 3800 block of NE 164th.

Photos by Steven H. Robinson



These are people who clearly love Halloween - enough to share it with 4-500 of their nearest neighbors, who drive by every year.


It's great at night, but you can appreciate it even more in the daylight.


It really looks completely different - but not less creepy - by daylight.




Probably not for the Littles but teens will love it.


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Washington State University’s President’s Honor Roll for the 2018 spring semester

Washington State University’s President’s Honor Roll for the 2018 spring semester

The President’s Honor Roll recognizes students who stand above the rest with excellent academic performance. To be eligible for the honor roll, undergraduate students must be enrolled in a minimum of nine graded hours in a single term at WSU and earn a grade point average of 3.75 or earn a 3.50 cumulative GPA based on 15 cumulative hours of graded work.

The data displayed in the President’s Honor Roll may be affected by students who restrict the release of some or all information about themselves.

Kenmore

Sarah Elizabeth Bergstrom-Leach
Megan Rose Clinesmith
Alexis Julia Robichaud

Lake Forest Park

Amy Lyn Jones
Emilie Suzanne Philips

Shoreline

Derek Douglas Baer
Josephine Marie Engelhart
Katelyn Elizabeth Miles
Nicole Sharon Munson
Maren Leigh Robinson
Sarah M Rosenthal
Mitko Stoyanov Tanev



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Trunk or Treat at Spain Orthodontics Sunday

Spain Orthodontics, 19929 Ballinger Way NE Suite 201, Shoreline 98155, will host a Trunk Or Treat in their parking lot on Ballinger Way, Sunday October 28 from 1:30 to 3:30pm. Phone: 206-693-3123.




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Shoreline again recognized as a Tree City USA - celebrate by joining work party at Darnell Park

Thursday, October 25, 2018

Darnell Park
Google Earth


Celebrate by joining Arbor Day work Party at Darnell Park

For the sixth year in a row, the Arbor Day Foundation has recognized the City of Shoreline as a Tree City USA.

Help celebrate by joining your neighbors and fellow native plant enthusiasts at Darnell Park for a brief Arbor Day ceremony and work party led by EarthCorp!

Saturday, November 3, 10:00am to 2:00pm
Darnell Park, 1125 N 165th Street

Volunteers will remove invasive species, replace them with native plants, mulch, and have an all around good time! The City is providing native ground covers, trees, and shrubs for planting.

Dress appropriately; long sleeves and a hat recommended. Tools and gloves will be available, but you will be most comfortable with your own pair of gloves. Feel free to bring a trowel, fork, and/ or loppers if you have them.

For more information, contact Parks Maintenance Superintendent Kirk Peterson 206-801-2611.

Shoreline achieved 2018 Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four standards: a tree board or department, a tree-care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget of a least $2 per capita, and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.

The Arbor Day Foundation is a million member nonprofit conservation and education organization with the mission to inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. Started in 1976, the Tree City USA program, sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters, is celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year.


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Letter to the Editor: Vote for Sen. Maralyn Chase

To the Editor,

Our voters need a clearer picture of the record of Shoreline Deputy-Mayor Jesse Salomon compared to Sen Maralyn Chase’.

Recently you’ve probably received a mailing from a group calling itself “RealtorsPAC.” According to SAN’s report, their address is for an Olympia location that has a building under construction! That’s suspicious? This “hit piece” on Senator Chase was merely about a question she asked 16 years ago just after she was appointed by her district as representative. It reminds me of a typical Seinfeld episode which is always ABOUT NOTHING! So clearly, Realtors and developers are supporting Jesse Salomon. That makes sense after he voted for maximum upzones for nearly 6000 Shoreline households. And because he voted twice against protecting thousands of significant trees in those upzone areas.

The Public Disclosure website shows that he has taken a big donation from Monsanto! And why is Monsanto giving him money you might ask? Maybe because Sen Chase was the major sponsor of the Initiative 522 for Food Labeling on GMO’s? Do we really want a Senator who’s supported by Monsanto? I’d prefer someone who does not want to destroy “grass roots” and is FOR environmental quality. That’s Senator Chase.

Then review Salomon’s record on taxes. He voted 6 times to increase property taxes on Shoreline residents and, also for the sales tax proposals. Sen Chase stands against increasing property taxes and for reforming our state tax system to be fairer.

She stands up strongly for public schools and teachers.

Sen Chase is endorsed by dozens of fellow elected officials including AG Bob Ferguson and Rep Jayapal, and Sierra Club, WCV, King County Labor Council, WEA and is the NOMINEE for local, county and state Democratic party organizations. Salomon is not.

I strongly urge 32nd District voters to Vote for Sen Maralyn Chase.

Janet Way
Shoreline



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Hallucinogenic and poisonous

Photo by Silvia Romero Cavin

They are known to attract
and kill flies
Photo by Silvia Romero Cavin
Transplant Silvia Romero Cavin sent in these photos.

She says,
Being from Florida where these types of mushrooms are not present, or not at all common, I was surprised to see Amanita Muscaria growing by the roadside!  
Be careful, they are hallucinogenic and poisonous. 

Wouldn't you know that the pretty ones would be the problem ones? I think I had one of these in my yard once.

I'm fascinated by the mushrooms that grow in my yard - there have been at least six different kinds. I tried to rake up a pile of brown leaves once that turned out to be a clump of mushrooms.

I've seen them grow and go to seed in one day.

Fascinating little critters!

DKH



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Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act insurance Nov 1 to Dec 15


At a kick-off event at Maple Valley Fire Station No. 80, King County Executive Dow Constantine highlighted efforts by Public Health – Seattle and King County to enroll people in health insurance plans available on the state’s exchange, Washington Healthplanfinder.

“King County is a health reform success story. We embraced the ACA and drove down the uninsured rate in King County by more than half,” said Executive Constantine.

Public Health is the lead regional agency for helping local residents get health insurance during open enrollment, which runs from Nov. 1 to Dec. 15.

Outreach activities have already started in communities where the data shows people are eligible for low-priced insurance but haven’t enrolled.

For example, in Federal Way, Renton, Auburn, and other cities, health care Navigators have been meeting with local businesses, to educate them about helping part-time workers or small business employees get insurance.

In King County, people can choose from 20 different insurance plans.

The price of insurance for many people will be the same as last year, or even lower. More than half the customers who buy individual or family insurance plans from Washington Healthplanfinder get a discount, through credits that are based on income level.

Overall, approximately 7.6 percent of working-age adults remain uninsured in King County, and new health data shows that the percentages are different across the county, depending on location and demographic groups.

Reminder: Enrollment is offered year-round to individuals and families with lower incomes through Washington Apple Health (Medicaid). Customers enrolled in Apple Health will receive a notice of 60 days before the month they enrolled in or renewed their coverage last year.



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New Washington voters can register through 4:30pm Monday

New voters can register at the King County Administration building
through Monday at 4:30pm


By Evan Smith


New Washington voters can register through 4:30pm Monday, October 29, to vote in the November 6 general election, but they must register in person at either the King County Elections Office in Renton or the King County Elections Voter Registration Annexin downtown Seattle.

The County elections office is at 919 SW Grady Way, Renton. The elections office in Renton is open Friday and Monday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.

The registration annex is at the King County Administration Building, 500 4th Ave, Room 440, Seattle. The registration annex is open Friday and Monday from 8:30am to 1pm and 2pm to 4:30pm.

Voters who register in person can either get a ballot by mail or vote on accessible machines at the elections offices if they choose to wait for their registration to be validated through the state voter registration database, a wait that requires a few minutes.

The deadline to register online or by mail or for currently registered Washington voters to update their addresses was October 8, 2018.

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



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N 195th sidewalk under construction

New sidewalk under construction on N 195th. The Interurban
Trail is at the foot of the hill, Echo Lake can be seen between the trees.
The Greek Orthodox parking lot is to the left.
Photo by Dennis Terpstra


A section of sidewalk is under construction on the south side of N 195th St to fill the gap between Stone Ave N (Interurban Trail) and Ashworth Ave N.

It runs in front of the Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church, which is on the corner of Ashworth Ave N and N 195th. 

Looking up (east) N 195th.
Photo by Dennis Terpstra


The sidewalk will connect the Interurban Trail to Ashworth Ave N, Echo Lake Elementary, east to the 195th Trail behind Ballinger Commons and Holyrood Cemetery, and continuing on to the I-5 pedestrian bridge.

Eventually, a trail will continue to the 185th Shoreline North light rail station and the planned trail along I-5.



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Clarification:"Initiative 1634 - taxes on "certain items intended for human consumption" - Coca Cola wants your Yes vote

Sugar in drinks

"Initiative 1634 - taxes on "certain items intended for human consumption" - Seattle Times analysis here

The City of Seattle thought they would raise some new money while helping consumers modify some bad behaviors, so they put a tax on sugary drinks.

The soda pop industry and some grocers were not happy because purchase of drinks like Coca products did decline.

Coca Cola and other related companies poured millions into a campaign designed to prevent the sugar drink tax.

They framed it as an attack on little old ladies who wouldn't be able to afford groceries.

Here's what it says on your ballot:

Initiative Measure No. 1634 concerns taxation of certain items intended for human consumption.

This measure would prohibit new or increased local taxes, fees, or assessments on raw or processed foods or beverages (with exceptions), or ingredients thereof, unless effective by January 15, 2018, or generally applicable.

Should this measure be enacted into law?
_____Yes
_____No

The soda industry wants you to vote Yes.

The City of Seattle wants you to vote No, so they can continue to tax pop.

Our previous story said that the soda industry had put their money in the No campaign. That was incorrect.



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Halloween Hands-On Day at the Shoreline Historical Museum Saturday



Halloween Hands-On day is coming up at the Shoreline Historical Museum on Saturday October 27, 11:00am to 3:00pm

Drop in, and make a traditional paper plate mask or Halloween Bat-Hat! We have all the supplies, and you take home what you make! Free!

The Museum is located at 18501 Linden Ave N Shoreline 98133 – call 206-542-7111 for more info.



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