LFP Rotary learns about UW Athletic Bands at Nov 14 meeting

Saturday, November 17, 2018

From left: Music Educator Greg Schroeder, President Kae Peterson,
Brad McDavid PH.D, Director, and Program Director Chief Steve Sutton.
Photo courtesy LFP Rotary


At their November 14, 2018 breakfast meeting, the Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park heard from Brad McDavid, PH.D, who has been Director of Athletic Bands at the University of Washington for over 30 years.

Among a myriad of responsibilities, he oversees music selections, choreographs the complex marching designs, and negotiates copyrights - all while managing and directing a band of 240 students.

His largest endeavor was the design of the Olympic Rings in Beijing with a cast of 1,700.


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Dangerous vs. Difficult: Useful Tools for Responding with Compassion and Concern to Homelessness



Upcoming Community Presentation: 

Learning De-escalation Techniques and Personal Perspectives on Homelessness 

Are you a resident who notices increased numbers of homelessness in your neighborhood?

Are you a business owner unsure of how to respond?

Are you working to respond to those living homeless?



Join us for the last session in the Homelessness in Our Community

Dangerous vs. Difficult: Useful Tools for Responding with Compassion and Concern

Dr. Kevin St. Jacques PsyD, LMHC, CCIS-III, CAMS-II will share how to assess and engage in a potential crisis situation with effective de-escalation techniques - and we will hear directly from two representatives of the Real Change Speakers Bureau about the challenges of being homeless.

Tuesday, November 20th, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Ronald United Methodist Church (17839 Aurora Ave Shoreline)

OR

Tuesday, December 11th, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Kenmore City Hall (18120 68th Ave. NE)

Contact staff@nuhsa.org for more information. See you there!



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Photo: Innis Arden sunset

Photo by Lee Lageschulte


A lot of pretty sunsets with the clear skies this November. I wonder if we'll get our traditional Thanksgiving Day storm. Must check with Carl Dinse...



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Seattle Wind Symphony holiday concert Dec 16 in Shoreline

Seattle Wind Symphony
in holiday concert Dec 16
The Seattle Wind Symphony will be performing a holiday concert on December 16, 2018 at 3pm at Shorewood PAC with an assortment of classics (including a special performance of You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch!). 

Seattle soprano Alexandra Picard will be a featured soloist for one or two pieces, and Dave Beck of Classical King FM 98.1 will be be spreading cheer as the master of ceremonies.

Details and tickets can be found HERE



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Soctober sock drive delivers 2,148 pair of socks to The WORKS

Socktober sock drive at
Lake Forest Park Elementary


LFP Elementary is "sock"ing it to the Shoreline PTA Council clothing room, The WORKS.

Their annual sock drive in October - Socktober - netted 2,148 pairs of socks that were donated by the school families and delivered to The WORKS in November.


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Fraud: Fallen Hero Bracelets deceives and attacks consumers

Friday, Pierce County Superior Court Judge Kathryn Nelson granted Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s motion for a preliminary injunction against Spanaway-based Fallen Hero Bracelets, the Benjamin Foundation and other organizations run by Michael Friedmann.

The injunction forces the organizations to cease operations until they register with the Secretary of State and provide financial reports for each year of their existence.

It also bars them from engaging in abusive conduct toward any past or present customers. The companies also must notify all customers who have been sued, threatened with collections or sent to collections that these efforts against them will cease, and provide those communications to the Attorney General’s Office.

“Not only did Fallen Hero Bracelets deceive consumers into thinking their purchases benefited veterans, it made verbal and legal attacks on customers who complained," said Ferguson. 
"Despite a lawsuit from my office and numerous complaints from duped consumers, the organization continued to pretend that its sales went toward improving veterans’ lives. Thankfully, today’s ruling will help put a stop to this organization's atrocious actions.”

Ferguson filed a lawsuit against Fallen Hero Bracelets and Friedmann in July. A hearing on a preliminary injunction against Friedmann personally is set for Nov. 30. Assistant Attorney General David Horn is leading this case.

Consumers who have issues with any charity or business should file a complaint with the Attorney General’s Office.



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Prepaid postage and ballot drop boxes are popular in King county

192nd Park 'n Ride drop box
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
King County Elections reports that ballot drop boxes continue to be a convenient option for King County voters.

About 390,000 ballots were returned through drop boxes during the 2018 General Election. The Ballard Branch Library location was the most popular, with 19,034 ballots returned there.

This was the first general election where King County provided prepaid postage for ballots. That resulted in more voters using the mail to return their ballots.

About 60 percent of ballots were returned through the US Postal Service compared with 40 percent brought to drop boxes.

Drop boxes remain popular with last-minute voters.

A majority of drop box ballots were submitted on Election Day (183,000) and the day before (50,000).

King County made it even easier to use a drop box this election by opening five new sites: Alaska Junction in West Seattle, Magnuson Park/The Brig, Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village, Shoreline Park and Ride, and Waterway 19 Park in Fremont. There are now 66 drop boxes county wide.



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Mainland Chinese tenor to sing “Rodolfo” in La Bohème at Meydenbauer Center Theatre

Tenor Yang Luo
Two aspects of the mission of Lyric Opera Northwest is to develop and maintain public appreciation of the heritage of western artistic civilization — especially classic opera, and to develop the talent of emerging artists from other cultures. 

To that end, when the curtain goes up on Giacomo Puccini’s world beloved La Bohème at the Meydenbauer Center Theatre on Saturday November 17, the principal role of Rodolfo will be sung by tenor Yang Luo of the People’s Republic of China.

Yang Luo recently earned a Master of Art in Music from the Nanjing Art and Music Conservatory where he was advised by Professor Kun Xie and personally tutored by tenor Yu Qiang Dai.

Yang Luo also received tutorage from legendary Spanish operatic soprano Montserrat Caballé and German operatic tenor Siegfried Jerusalem. The great Spanish tenor Giacomo Aragall recently praised Yang Luo as “not only having a wonderful voice, but singing from his heart”, and “both tone and expressions are spot on, it’s a hair-raising experience to hear him sing”.

In 2014, he was invited to sing with the Budapest MAV Symphony Orchestra in several gala concerts held in the Hungarian National Theatre and Liszt Concert Hall. Yang Luo also appeared in a number of opera performances in China and Korea, including Lucia di Lammermoor as Edgar; La Bohème as Rodolfo; Rigoletto as Duke, and The Magic Flute as Prince Tamino. In 2016, he performed with Plácido Domingo, as Malcolm in Macbeth, at the National Centre for the Performing Arts.

Yang Luo will be well supported by a wealth of local choristers from the Chinese-American community (most from the Eastside). And on Friday night, the principal role of Mimi will be sung by another native of Mainland China and now resident of Seattle — soprano Nini Wang.

Soprano Nini Wang
Ms. Wang studied piano at age five with an acclaimed piano professor and a concertmaster in Shanghai Music Conservatory. She earned a Bachelor degree in piano and a Master degree in vocal performance from the Nanjing Arts and Music Conservatory. 

Gracing operatic, musical and concert stages alike, Nini was a producer and a soloist with three other prominent operatic singers from China in 2017. She is a founder and serves as a music director of a Chinese women’s chorus in Seattle.

Performers of other ethnicities in the cast include Romanian-American soprano Raluca Marinescu as Mimi (Sat), Russian-American baritone Misha Myznikov as Marcello, and Irish-American character tenor Kim Cooney as Parpignol.

Singing the role of Musetta is soprano Jordan Corbin (Nilam Brown as cover), Craig Heath Nim as Colline, Jonah Spool (Fri) and Ryan Bede (Sat) as Schaunard, Jake Davies as Alcindoro, John Wagner as Benoit, and Michael Nim covering Rodolfo.

Co-founders and directors of Lyric Opera Northwest are international artists Pamela LaCasella Nim (Luciano Pavarotti Competition-winning soprano) and Craig Heath Nim (Bruce Yarnell Voice Competition bass-baritone-heldentenor), residents of Shoreline, Washington.

Tickets are available online, or at Meydenbauer Center Theatre an hour or so before the show.

The Meydenbauer Center Theatre is at 11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue 98004. 425-637-1020. Meydenbauer Center is conveniently located adjacent to Interstate 405 at NE 6th Street and 112th Avenue NE in downtown Bellevue, just 9 miles east of downtown Seattle. The most convenient off-ramp from I-405 is at NE 4th Street (Exit 13A).



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Sculptors Workshop pottery sale Saturday in Edmonds

Pottery sale
The Sculptors Workshop pottery sale will be Saturday, November 17th (10:00am-2:00pm). 

Join your fellow pottery enthusiasts in the hunt for unique, local, handcrafted gifts and meet the artists who made them!

The Sculptors Workshop has been a fixture on the beautiful Edmonds waterfront for more than 50 years. Members of the pottery co-op look forward to meeting you and hope to help you find a great, new piece of art.

Sculpture, platters, bowls, mugs, vases, and many more items will be available.

For more information—and sneak peeks of the artwork that will be available— visit the Sculptors Workshop’s Facebook page.

Come see us Saturday, November 17th (10am-2pm) at the Frances Anderson Center (Rm 210) at 700 Dayton St., Edmonds.



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Neighborhood informational meeting about 185th Corridor project and the homeless housing planned for 198th and Aurora

Friday, November 16, 2018

Hillwood and Richmond Highlands Neighbors, join us to learn more about two significant projects in our neighborhoods! 

Wednesday, November 28, 2018, 7-9 pm Richmond Masonic Center 753 N 185th St.

• Curious about the 185th Street Corridor Strategy?

Shoreline is growing and light rail is coming in 2024. Help envision a corridor that will be safe for pedestrians, bicyclists, and cars; support bus and light rail transit service; create gathering spaces; and encourage neighborhood businesses.

• Have you heard about the housing project at N 198th and Aurora Avenue N?

This collaboration between the City of Shoreline, King County, Catholic Housing Services and Community Psychiatric Clinic will provide apartments for homeless people who qualify for permanent supportive housing. Meet members of the team who will share details and answer your questions.

This is a great opportunity to find out more about both projects and to meet your neighbors. Refreshments will be served.

Sponsored by the Hillwood Community Network
myhillwoodmail@gmail.com



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Quiet Riot places 1st in Puget Sound Premier League's top division

Quiet Riot celebrates their 1st place league finish
Photo courtesy FC Edmonds
FC Edmonds Quiet Riot (girls 2005) placed 1st in Puget Sound Premier League’s WNPL, which is the top division in the PSPL.

Quiet Riot finished with an undefeated record of 8-2-0 and had 26 goals for and only 3 goals against.

Because of this, Quiet Riot will be headed to Nationals in July (Colorado), only the 2nd team to qualify for Nationals for FC Edmonds.

We currently have girls that are from Shoreline, Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, and Lynnwood.

Coaches: John Lowdon, Alvin Little, and Josh Cardin

Quiet Riot will be looking to add a few more players to their roster.

Contact FC Edmonds for details.


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Pub Night Talk: The Shapeshifting Book: From Clay Tablet, to Paper, to Touch Screen

Amaranth Borsuk, assistant professor, School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, University of Washington Bothell will present the Pub Night Talk on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 from 7-8:30pm (doors open 6pm) at Haynes’ Hall, McMenamins Anderson School, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell.

“The Shapeshifting Book: From Clay Tablet, to Paper, to Touch Screen,” a Pub Night Talk cosponsored by the University of Washington Bothell and McMenamins.

The book has taken many shapes over the thousands of years people have recorded information. Borsuk explains how it has always been a dynamic, interactive experience and imagines what the book might become.

Free and open to the public. All ages welcome. Seating: first come, first served. Talk followed by Q/A.



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Shoreline PTA Council holiday baskets, toys, teen gifts drive Dec 3-14

Gifts for the youngest children
Photo courtesy Shoreline PTA Council


The Shoreline PTA Council, along with community partners the Shoreline Fire Department, Hopelink, Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park, and Dale Turner Family YMCA are joining together to support families with children in the Shoreline School District who need assistance during the holiday season.

The 2018 Shoreline PTA Council Holiday Baskets Food, Toys and Teen Gifts Drive will run December 3 –14, 2018.

Donations of nonperishable food and gift cards for tweens and teens (i.e. Fred Meyer, Target, Walmart, iTunes, etc) may be dropped off at any Shoreline School District school, including the district office, during regular school hours.

Monetary donations may be made payable to the Shoreline PTA Council and mailed to Shoreline PTA Council, P.O. Box 55784, Shoreline, WA 98155-5784.

Unwrapped toy donations may also be dropped off at any Shoreline Fire Station.

The Shoreline Fire Department will be sponsoring a toy donation drive at the Fred Meyer in Shoreline on Saturday, December 8th.

For more information, or to donate using PayPal, HERE

Many volunteers are needed. Families are encouraged to volunteer together. 

Sign up HERE or email



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Bereavement Support Group begins Nov 24 in Shoreline

Beginning on November 24, 2018 and running through January 5, 2019 every Saturday morning from Noon to 2pm there is a meeting of a bereavement support group to help folks get through this difficult time. 

The group is led by John Ryan, a Franciscan Friar who is the Pastoral Associate of St. Dunstan’s Episcopal church in Shoreline and an active member of the American Academy of Bereavement.

Loss can be due to a loved one or a pet dying, any other loss recent or in the past. It can be triggered by the loss of a home, a career, a job or other position in life.

When roles change, grief is expressed through the natural process of bereavement, and while that is healthy this time of year, a time of celebration can be challenging. Our group is modeled on compassionate listening; something each of us in the group learns to practice.

The Group meets at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal church 722 North 145th Street, Shoreline. To register call 206-363-4319, Monday - Thursday or email office@sdchp.org give your name and contact information. The building is ADA accessible.



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King County Library System honored with a top national rating by Library Journal

Richmond Beach Library
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
The King County Library System has received the highest rating­ – Five Stars – from the Library Journal Index of Public Library Services, which announced on October 30, 2018 the results of its 11th review of U.S. public libraries.

KCLS was among 7,361 public libraries rated for the 2018 Index, and one of 257 to be named Three, Four or Five-Star Libraries, which designate overall excellence across five categories.

KCLS was the only library spending $30 million or more annually, that gained a Star between 2017 and 2018, moving up from Four to Five Stars this year.

“We are pleased to be named a Five Star Library by Library Journal which recognizes the quality services KCLS provides to the community,” said KCLS Executive Director Lisa Rosenblum. “The high ratings reflect the value patrons throughout King County place on their libraries.”

According to the Library Journal, a Star rating not only means that a library itself delivers a strong return on investment, but that when graded on a curve, it is one of the strongest performers.

The Index is based on five per-capita statistics: circulation, library visits, program attendance, public Internet computer use, and circulation of electronic materials. Data recently released for fiscal year 2016 by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, an independent federal agency, was used as the basis for the 2018 ratings.

Local King county libraries:
  • Lake Forest Park
  • Shoreline
  • Richmond Beach
  • Kenmore


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Meridian Park and Echo Lake neighborhoods to hear about CRT - a valuable resource - on Tuesday

Thursday, November 15, 2018











On Tuesday, November 20th, 7pm -9pm, Meridian Park and Echo Lake Neighborhoods will hold a joint monthly meeting in Council Chambers featuring The Customer Response Team, or CRT, which responds to and resolves inquiries, concerns, suggestions and complaints regarding City infrastructure and Code enforcement and serves as a referral source for City services.

Our speaker will be the Supervisor of Code Enforcement and CRT, Bob Crozier. CRT probably has more relation to our everyday lives than any other city department. They act as the City's (24 hours/7 days per week) first responders to emergency issues not requiring Police, Fire or Medical response. The City of Shoreline Customer Response Team is available to receive requests 24 hours a day at 206-801-2700.

Also on the agenda: David Chen of ELNA and Bill Franklin of MPNA are serving on the Parks Funding Advisory Committee and will have a slide presentation and update. In addition, Hannah King-Jahnke, a Washington Native Plant Steward and Shoreline Garden Club Member will share about the new Community Pollinator Garden that was planted November 3rd along the N 195th Trail between Meridian and 1st Ave thanks to a City of Shoreline Environmental Mini Grant.

Meridian Park and Echo Lake Neighborhood Associations meet on the third Tuesday of each month except December, July, and August, at City Hall on the third floor, 7pm-8:30pm (MP) and 7pm-9pm (ELNA). Light refreshments are served and all are welcome. Contact Meridian Park Neighborhood Association at meridianparkna@gmail.com and Echo Lake Neighborhood Association at elnaboard@gmail.com for more information.




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For the Birds: Snow Geese are flying and eating in Skagit

Snow Geese showing black wing tips
Photo by Elaine Chuang


By Christine Southwick


Every fall over fifty thousand Snow Geese fly from Wrangel Island, Russia, to our Skagit valley. In order to reach these preferred wintering grounds, the flocks fly very high and in narrow routes, stopping at familiar stopovers before landing and wintering in our friendly Skagit farms and wildlife areas.

Exclusively plant eaters, Snow Geese come to the Skagit area for the milder winters and to feast in agricultural fields, some planted specifically for these geese, in a “Barley for Birds” program. Years ago these geese were in danger status, but now they are in danger of over-population. Geese are hunted locally from October to January, in very specific locations, so it is still safe to go view.

Close up of grin patch—black lipstick-right?
Photo by Elaine Chuang

Snow Geese have a unique grin patch (looks like a line of black lipstick), and their wing tips are black. The Blue Goose is a dark morph of the Snow Goose, has a white head, and is rare here.

Snow Geese usually form their long-term pair bonds in their second year, with the females setting up nesting in the same location as they were raised (philopatric). Nestlings leave their swallow nest built on slightly higher ground within hours, but the parents protect their 3-5 young, which usually stay as a family for 2-3 years.

Darker swans are juvies - not Blue Geese. Note gull enjoying the feast too
Photo by Elaine Chuang

Some of the best viewing for the Snow Goose is at the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s 225-acre Fir Island Farms/Hayton Snow Goose Reserve.

From Interstate 5, take Exit 221 (Lake McMurray/Conway) and turn west. Drive 0.1 mile. Turn right (west) onto Fir Island Road. Drive west 3.2 miles. Turn left (south) at Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife sign. Drive 0.5 mile to parking area (Discover Pass is required for this parking) There is a short trail along the dike offering views of Skagit Bay and opportunities for shorebird and waterfowl viewing. No hunting is allowed at this site.

Common view from cars—snow on mountains already
Photo by Elaine Chuang

If you are driving to view Snow Geese, Trumpeter Swans, and Tundra Swans, some shoulder in Conway and La Conner parking is prohibited, and it is against the law to walk in private property, to which local farmers and owners rightly object. Be considerate of local traffic.

It is also energy taxing for the flocks to be spooked into flying. So, if you want to see the geese flying, just wait a little while in your car -- thousands of geese are still arriving.


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Shoreline Emergency Management Coordinator speaks to Post 227

Post 227 Commander Larry Fischer presented 
Emergency Management Coordinator
Jason McMillan with a certificate of appreciation.
Photo by Richard White

The November 6, 2018 meeting of American Legion Post 227 featured a talk by Jason McMillan.

In June, 2018, McMillan was hired by the City of Shoreline to be their Emergency Management Coordinator. 

He was introduced by Doug Sanders. First Vice Commander of Post 227. 

Post 227 is striving to be prepared to assist the public in the advent of an earthquake or other disaster and Sanders is leading the Post 227 effort toward that end. 

McMillan stated that the three most important things to have in a disaster are water, food and information.

Each household should have enough water and food to last until the Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) or some other similar organization arrives to provide help. The length of time the stockpile of water and food should last is still under discussion. McMillan stated that is would be difficult for a family to stockpile enough water to last for more than a few days.

Information will be vitally important during a disaster. It is likely that cell phones would become inoperable. Some local radio stations have capabilities to continue operating during a disaster, so families may be able to receive information using a radio receiver. Ham radio operators will be especially helpful during a disaster.

After giving his talk, McMillan answered many questions from the audience. In response to a question, he stated that training for disaster preparedness is vital. When ordinary people are confronted by a disaster, the natural response is to get away from it. Through training such as that received by first responders, people can learn to head for the danger zone to provide assistance.

At the end of the evening, Post 227 Commander Larry Fischer presented McMillan with a framed certificate of appreciation.


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Hidden treasure - lost life insurance policies

Insurance Commissioner
Mike Kreidler
The Life Insurance Policy Locator — launched by Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler through the National Association of Insurance Commissioners — has matched consumers with policies totaling $7.3 million in the past two years.

The national association launched the free national locator service in November 2016 to make it easier to connect consumers with lost life insurance policies or annuities.

A total of 459 beneficiaries in Washington state have been matched with the $7.3 million in claims since November 2016.

“The response we’ve received to the policy locator has been greater than anyone could’ve anticipated,” Kreidler said. “State insurance regulators saw there was a need for a national service like this to help consumers. This tool connects consumers with lost policies and possibly money they’re owed.”

In its initial two years, the locator has matched nearly 25,000 consumers with policies, totaling $368 million nationwide.

Learn more about life insurance


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Vendor line-up for Sunday’s LFP Farmers Market and Holiday Crafts Fair


Don’t forget to join in the fun this Sunday, November 18th from 10-3 at Town Center of Lake Forest Park for Third Place Commons’ Thanksgiving Farmers Market and Holiday Crafts Fair.

Get a jump on the Black Friday crowds with a day of wonderful shopping at the crafts fair full of jaw-dropping jewelry, amazing artwork, cozy clothing, creative contraptions, sweet-smelling soaps, wow-worthy woodworking, and more! Find something for everyone on your list (maybe even yourself).

Meanwhile, upstairs at Third Place Commons, grab all your favorite seasonal produce and more to make your holiday feasts extra special including goodies from these market favorites:
  • Mollie Bear Farm with lamb, beef and chicken
  • Hidden River with pork
  • Collins Family Orchards with fresh delicious apples and pears
  • Garden Treasures, Caruso Farm, and Alvarez with plentiful fall veggie crops
  • Greenwood Cider and Lopez Island Vineyard with tasty “adult beverages”
  • Wilson Fish with your fishy favorites
  • Doll House with yummy baked treats
  • Blue Cottage Jams with those delicious jams & holiday gift packs
  • Bonnie B’s with their hot peppers
  • FireFlower Sauces with their gourmet hot sauces
  • Shen Zen Tea with serenity in a warm mug
  • The Beekeepers Secret with pure honey goodness
  • Pete’s Toffee with the perfect sweet ending
  • And of course Raft Island Roses with his lovely holiday wreaths
It’s sure to be a splendid day of shopping with all your holiday needs in one place! And don’t forget to mark your calendar for the final farmers market & crafts fair of the year on December 16th.

Third Place Commons, a community-supported 501(C)3 nonprofit organization, presents the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market and Holiday Crafts Fair each year at the Town Center of Lake Forest Park, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park.



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Jobs: WSDOT Landscape project designers

WSDOT Shoreline has openings for a Landscape Project Designer –Transportation Planning Specialist 2 In-Training

Opening Date: 11/15/2018
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This position is open until filled. First resume review will take place on November 29, 2018.

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently seeking 2 Landscape Designers to join our landscape architecture office in Shoreline!

We are looking for people who not only have a passion for the environment and landscape design but who can comfortably work at a desk, or out in the field. This person will be involved in a variety of large-scale infrastructure projects while working to ensure the health of the surrounding environment.

The successful candidate will be involved in the analysis, design, contract preparation, construction, and long-term management of transportation landscape projects. The work includes designing and preparing contract plans, inspecting roadside and environmental restoration construction work, and guiding crews during plant establishment.

This position will ultimately integrate transportation facilities into the natural and built environment and meet the functional needs, policy goals, commitments, and permit requirements for the Agency.

The work of this position supports WSDOT's strategic plan through wise management of the roadside as an asset, delivering right-sized projects, supporting multi-modal transportation options, improving environmental conditions, and meeting the expectations of the public for livable communities.

To view the entire posting and apply, visit: Landscape Project Designer - TPS 2 In-Training



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Stocking Stuffer Show at The Gallery at Town Center


The Gallery at Town Center Presents: 
The Stocking Stuffer Show
November 13 – December 29, 2018

Shop local this holiday season and support your local arts organization at the same time! The Gallery at Town Center has a large selection of handmade art items by Pacific Northwest artists, including jewelry, ceramics, glass, fiber, and wood. We are always on the lookout for new and interesting inventory. Stop by and discover our most recent finds.

Gallery Stocking Stuffer show
Town Center LFP
On the walls will be 12”x12” (or smaller) paintings, mixed media, prints, and photography – the perfect gift size. 

Plus, boxes and bags are available for most small items helping to make your gift-wrapping a snap.

Featured Local Artists: Meredith Arnold, Elsa Bouman, Karin Chickadel, Beth Francois, Cara Freeberne, Salyna Gracie, Lynne Greenup, Cheryl Hufnagel, Angie Ketelhut, Susan Lally-Chiu, Jeanine Langerud, Marsha Lippert, Beth Maclaren, Jennifer Munson, Rebecca Shelton, Lauren Tilden, Julie White

Extended Holiday Hours:
  • Every Tuesday – Saturday, 12-5pm
  • Sundays, November 18 – December 23, 11am-4pm
  • Mondays, December 3, 10, 17 and 24, 11am-4pm

While at the gallery, you can sign up to become a member of the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council and save 10% on all of your gallery purchases throughout the year!

The Gallery at Town Center is a program of the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Arts Council and is located inside the Lake Forest Park Town Center on the lower level. 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155.

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts.



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Classifieds: City Council Special Dinner Meeting, November 19, 2018 CANCELLED

You are hereby notified that the Shoreline City Council Special Workshop Dinner Meeting on November 19, 2018 from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. has been cancelled.

Please note the Shoreline City Council is still holding its Regular Business meeting on Monday, November 19, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at Shoreline City Hall.


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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at SMT for the holidays


Direct from the biblical land of Canaan!

It’s Joseph – the favorite son of Jacob – who is blessed with vivid dreams that foretell the future. 

Follow along on his technicolor journey that includes slavery, betrayal, revelation and a hilarious Elvis-like Pharaoh.

The powerhouse musical duo of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice bring a multitude of musical genres to the stage, from country-western and calypso to pop and rock 'n roll. 

Director Jeff Orton promises a wild energetic production chock full of outlandish costumes, wacky characters and a cartoon-like Canaan. Foot-tapping, hand-clapping fun for the whole family.

Running November 30 - December 16 at Seattle Musical Theatre at Magnuson Park 7120 62nd Ave NE, Seattle 98115. Phone 206-363-2809

Join us for a timeless story for the holiday season!




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Volunteer this weekend at South Twin Ponds

This could be you!


Install new plants at Twin Ponds Park this Saturday, November 17 from 10am to 1pm

Shoreline Parks has six sites where our citizens are restoring urban forests and developing wildlife habitats. All the work is done by volunteers including high school students, Boy Scouts and neighbors.

On this coming Saturday new shrubs, trees ferns and ground covers will go in the ground and your volunteer help is needed.

In the past, large amounts of weeds were removed and this Fall we have dug up some remaining roots of the tall vines that once thicketed the site. The soil is easy to dig now and the most rewarding task, planting, awaits you. Please come help out.

Students needing service hours for graduation are welcome.

Our work site is located next to a small, busy parking lot on First Av. one block north of 149th St. where 150th St would be if it existed. It is across from Aegis Assisted Living and near the community garden. Street parking can be found on 149th St. Avoid the lot on 155th St. which can be confused with the correct lot.

Although the current forecast is for very good weather, please come prepared for a rainy or chilly day as we work in all weather. Sturdy shoes and hats are also useful.

We supply gloves and tools plus a large container of water and snack bars. Please feel free to bring your own items, especially a reusable water bottle. Snack donations are welcome too.

Contact: restoreTwinPondsSouth@outlook.com to indicate you are coming or for any questions.


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Shoreline Boy Scout Troop makes large impact with Volunteer Service at Twin Ponds Park

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Troop 325 has been working all year at the
south end of Twin Ponds Park


Since their first work party on January 27, 2018, the Boy Scouts of Troop 325, of First Lutheran Church in Shoreline have provided a good portion of the labor for environmental restoration in the southern end of Twin Ponds Park.

Their efforts have resulted in major changes to wildlife habitat along Thornton Creek.They have participated in the Shoreline Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture’s effort to transform degraded areas into renewed urban forests. The Washington Native Plant Society and King Conservation District have also supported this program.

16 foot blackberry vines


Scouts from sixth graders to high school age participated with their leaders and other volunteers. 

Beginning last winter they chopped down thickly entwined, invasive, sixteen foot blackberry vines that prevented native plants from surviving and worked hard to dig out as many deeply buried roots as possible.

Spreading mulch on the cleared areas
 

They also tackled invasive laurel, ivy and weeds. They returned to spread thick layers of mulch on the cleared areas before some Scouts and other volunteers could begin planting trees and shrubs.

Digging out the blackberry roots


Over the summer, some blackberries did begin to regrow from fragments of roots left behind endangering our new plants and threatening to swamp the area again. This Fall, the Scouts have returned to dig deep into the soil, sometimes as much as two feet deep or three feet across to remove the large mass of roots still lurking as they spread both horizontally and vertically. It usually takes three years of this work to remove the weeds.

The boys are hard workers
 

Shoreline Park users have commented on the drastic change in the area and some even stop to compliment the hard work they can see happening, noting that one does not often see young people laboring in this fashion.

Hauling out the debris


Troop 325 should be congratulated for helping to make real environmental changes that will allow appropriate plants to survive and provide food and shelter for other types of wildlife. They have helped beautify a prominent piece of parkland and made recreational outings there much more enjoyable. All of Shoreline will appreciate their dedication and efforts.

For citizens wishing to join the ongoing work, the next work party is Saturday, November 17 from 10:00 to 1:00pm. RSVP or inquire at: RestoreTwinPondsSouth@outlook.com .

After December 15, we will work on the fourth Saturday of each month.



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Shoreline's Blake Snell wins American League 2018 Cy Young Award

Blake Snell playing for Shorewood 2011
Text and photos by Wayne Pridemore

The Cy Young Award is now given annually to the best pitchers in Major League Baseball, one each for the American League and National League.

The award was first introduced in 1956 by Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick in honor of Hall of Fame pitcher Cy Young. 

Before 1967 only one pitcher was selected to receive the award regardless of which league he worked in.

The awards are voted by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America, with one representative from each team.

Southpaw pitcher 2011
Blake Snell wins American League 2018 Cy Young Award

The young southpaw pitcher graduated from Shorewood High School in 2011, where he played three seasons for Thunderbird coach Wyatt Tonkin. (See previous article)

He was drafted by Tampa Bay in the first round, the fifty-second overall pick of the Major League June 2011 draft.

Blake stands at 6 foot 4 inches in height and weighs 200 plus pounds. 

During the past season for Tampa Bay he won 21 games and lost 5. He had an ERA of 1.89 during the 2018 season.

Jacob DeGrom of the New York Mets won the National League Cy Young Award.


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Friendship Follies promises to be a delight - shows Friday and Saturday



Friendship Adventures presents 
our 6th annual Friendship Follies Variety Show

2 Shows
  • Friday, November 16 at 7pm
  • Saturday, November 17 at 6pm

Shoreline Center Auditorium, north end of Shoreline Center, 18650 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

Please attend our truly unique and highly creative performance in Art, Music and Ability.

Show is written and performed by a cast of 60 people with developmental disabilities. This year's theme is "Dancing Thru the Decades" showcasing music and dance from 1900 to now.

We will dance, we will sing, we will act- you will love it!!

$5 donation at the door



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Shoreline Historical Museum Trillium Award Winners Revealed

Trillium Award Winners 2018. Lake Forest Park Trillium Award: Tiffany Salerno;
Shoreline Trillium Heritage Awards: Doug Ito;
North Seattle Trillium Award:  Jenna Gearhart.
Photo by Shoreline Historical Museum


As part of its Preservation Recognition Program, on Saturday, November 10, 2018 the Shoreline Historical Museum gave its 13th Annual Trillium Heritage Awards to four deserving nominees in North Seattle, Lake Forest Park and Shoreline.

All of the award winners have worked to keep the historical integrity of their buildings intact, giving their surrounding communities a feeling of depth and meaning that might otherwise have been lost.


North Seattle: 1937 photo of Lebanon House, now La Ba Te Yah Youth Home. 
Courtesy of Washington State Archives, Puget sound Regional Branch



The award for North Seattle went to the La Ba Te Yah Youth Home at 9010 13th Ave. NW, owned by United Indians of All Tribes.

Program director Jenna Gearhart received the award on behalf of the organization. The La Ba Te Yah Youth Home was built in 1930 as the Lebanon House, a place for young women down on their luck. 

Because of the Depression and lack of funds, ownership of the building changed and it went through several transitions over the years: it became a convalescent center, a psychiatric hospital, and an alcohol treatment center, finally coming full circle to its initial use as a safe place for young people in 1991.

Throughout all of the changes, the building itself has been maintained as an iconic neighborhood centerpiece, lending a real sense of historical character to the area.

Lake Forest Park: 1937 photo of Cooper/Niles/Salerno Home. 
Courtesy of Washington State Archives, Puget sound Regional Branch


Accepting the award for a 100 year-old historic building in Lake Forest Park was Tiffany Salerno, owner of the 1918 Cooper/Niles home at 3710 NE 189th Pl.

The home was once part of the 10 acre estate of the Hillandale School for Girls. Both buildings were built for Frank B. Cooper, Superintendent of Seattle Public Schools, and his wife Margaret, who opened the girl’s boarding school in the larger building on the grounds in about 1928.

Frank Cooper’s son is said to have lived in the smaller house, and may have taught at the boarding school for a time. The house was purchased in 1936 by the Niles, where they lived for 22 years.

Shoreline: Richmond Beach Market Street, ca 1915. J.T. Holloway Real Estate (2531 NW 195th Pl.) and James Holloway Grocery (2525 NW 195th Pl.), far right. 
Courtesy Shoreline Historical Museum.


The Trillium Heritage Award for the Shoreline area went to two side-by-side homes - one built in 1898, at 2531 NW 195th Pl., and one built in 1900 at 2525 NW 195th Pl. Both buildings began life as commercial structures: the earlier building was Richmond Beach’s first real post office, and the second building was the James Holloway Grocery.

These two buildings are just two of at least five structures that once existed on Market Street (NW 195th Pl.) that were built by John T. Holloway. This constitutes the core of the Holloway Historical District. The awards were accepted by owner Doug Ito for the post office building, and owner Lauren Caldwell for the grocery building. These dignified buildings continue to reflect the community’s historic nature as a commercial center. 


The Shoreline Historical Museum’s Trillium Heritage Awards Program encourages excellence in the maintenance of historic buildings in keeping with their original style. Congratulations to the 2018 winners!

--Vicki Stiles



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CORRECTION: Caregiver support group for families struggling with dementia - Nov 26



Monday, November 26, 11:30-1:00

This is a group designed specifically for families struggling with dementia. The purpose of this group is to provide witness and acknowledgement of the difficulties inherent to this disease process.

The floor is open for sharing individual experiences with new and challenging behaviors and for receiving feedback about what works and what doesn’t. We may also explore topics in research, care or wellness related to dementia depending on group interests.

The group is led by Dr. Jessica Anderson, a licensed naturopathic physician with special interests in aging, hospice and palliative care. She is an advocate for families grappling with the progression of dementia and hosts monthly support groups throughout the Seattle area.

Join us on Monday, November 26, 11:30-1:00 
for a free lunch and learn. 

RSVP to 206-367-6700 or Shoreline.Concierge@aegisliving.com before November 23 … Free valet parking … space is limited

AEGIS OF SHORELINE – 14900 FIRST AVENUE NE – SHORELINE



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Photo: Will work for peanuts

Photo copyright Gloria Nagler


Yep, it's true, dougies will work for peanuts :) 

Look at that lower incisor! Shot this today, and hardest thing was shooting the pic at close range while giving her nut after nut 'till she found one she approved of, without having my fingers mistaken for food (don't try this at home ;).

--Gloria Nagler



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Where is Fred Rogers when you need him?

From Dr. François S. Clemmons, modified to landscape under Creative Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0


By Brian Boston

It’s hard not to watch “Won’t You Be My Neighbor,” and not come away philosophical. This documentary about a human being of seemly infinite grace who became a PBS icon for children puts you in the mood to be reflective and thoughtful about the world in which we live.

Damage Control vs. Usage Improvement
While I do help people use their computers more creatively and effectively, I seem to also spend a lot of time protecting or recovering people from tech scams, identity theft and other malicious acts. Of the five different type of talks I am currently offering at Sno-Isle libraries through their Tech Pros program, only two topics fit into the creative/effective column.

On top of that I had just finished a class on fake news in October (Rumor Mill: How to Find Fact from Fiction on the Web) for the Creative Retirement Institute (EDCC). There I had to show example after example of the vicious fictions created by people feeding the paranoia of their ideological base, picking at the character of anyone who disagrees or simply seeking to profit from the fear and uncertainty generated by incomprehensible threats.

Okay, that sentence was long. It was also depressing. I am sure that some people’s reaction to all this is to crawl to the nearest corner and assume the fetal position.

Fred’s Frame of Mind
So, I was in the right state to see Fred Rogers again in the Oscar-winning documentary by Morgan Neville, (available through Amazon Prime, ITunes, King County Library, Sno-Isle Library and the Seattle Public Library). It was a great antidote to the fake news, public displays of disrespect, and the tendency of people to think the worst of their fellow human beings.

Fred loved people, especially children and thought the best of them. Though Fred died 15 years ago, I know he would be appalled at the relentless pace and vicious content we are hit with every day. But, I don’t think he would get caught up in it.

Instead, I believe he would respond without anger or antipathy to the person, not to the attack:

“You must be particularly upset or angry to speak so hurtfully to others. It must be hard on you and those you care about when you feel like that.”

And then, he would be prepared to listen.

That first part is something most people can understand intellectually. The second part is the hard part, though. Opening yourself up to hear someone is risky, but it is also the secret step to stopping the endless battle and beginning a true dialog.

Are People Worth the Effort?
In writing this, I am reminded of a story told by one of my Tech Support Scam attendees at the Marysville Library. As he recalled the story, a phone scammer called an intended victim who started asking the scammer questions, not about the scam but about the scammer himself.

Finally, the “victim” started sharing with the scammer that he knew this was a scam and shared his feeling the caller was “better than this” and “deserved more than just scamming people.”

Sometime later the scammer called this person back, stating that their phone call changed his life. He quit the scam, gained a legitimate job and learned in the process that he was a better person than he thought he was. Is the story true? I have no idea. I can only hope it is.

Am I suggesting that everyone try to do this? No. This was likely a special circumstance that both people were “primed” to pursue with a positive outcome. If the circumstances seem right, perhaps.

A Lesson in Reaching Out
Oftentimes we aren’t looking for an opportunity for something like this at all. That was the situation for Ben Taylor from Ogden, Utah. Ben has a You-Tube channel where he has, among other things, attempted to scam scammers.

That changed a little over a year ago when Ben received a random message on Facebook:



Ben started to communicate with the scammer (Joel) who initially wanted to receive electronics shipped through a third-party at a suspicious address in the US. Over the next few months of interaction, Ben purchased a camera and sent it to Joel, telling him he would pay for pictures of Liberia. While the first set of pictures were poor quality, Joel practiced and finally started sending very nice pics.

Then Ben took the good pictures, made a photo book (By D Grace of God) and started an Indiegogo campaign to sell the book for $10.

They sold over 1,000 books to people in 40 different countries with Ben splitting the profits 50/50 with Joel. Ben then donated his profits to Joel’s village, having Joel manage the purchase and distribution of school supplies to the poorest children.



If this amazing story ended at this point, it would have been enough for most. Ben and Joel’s story went viral. To continue book purchases and offer more merchandise, Ben started a webpage: bydgraceofgod.

Donations and purchases helped Ben travel to Joel’s village and distribute more assistance to the people of Liberia. It certainly changed the lives of a onetime Liberian scammer and his American business partner forever.

Book and products are available here.

Finding Fred
With stories like Ben and Joel, perhaps I have my answer to “Where is Fred Rogers when you need him?”. The essence of Fred’s approach was to believe that people are inherently good. They just need to be understood and supported so each one could be “as good as they could be” as Fred would say.

When an opportunity presents itself and things align, Fred seems to be there for me. Maybe he can also be there for others. We just need to see the signs and open our hearts to those moments.

More about Ben and Joel’s story




When not thinking about we can treat each other better or occasionally contributing to the Shoreline Area News, Brian Boston helps individuals and groups with technology and offers classes through the Sno-isle Libraries, Computer Q/A at The Commons and the Creative Retirement Institute at Edmonds Community College. More information at bostonlegacyworks.com.



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