Bridge closure on 68th Ave NE - significant traffic impact

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

If you have occasion to go around the head of Lake Washington in Kenmore, perhaps on your way to Inglewood Golf, Bastyr, St. Edwards, Simonds Road, Kirkland and points east, be advised the the bridge is closed on 68th Ave NE between NE 175th St and NE 170th St until further notice.

Traffic is now being detoured to 96th Ave NE, Bothell. Commuters in this area are asked to find alternate routes until further notice.

On Monday, December 17th, at approximately 7:00pm, a road failure in the southbound lanes on 68th Ave NE occurred as a result of construction activity. 

Northshore Utility District contractors are currently working in this area to relocate a sewer main for the City of Kenmore southbound bridge replacement project. 

There were no injuries, and there are no public safety issues. Crews are on-site now making repairs and have closed the road.

The northbound lanes have also been closed to vehicles out of an abundance of caution. Pedestrians and cyclists will still be able to cross the northbound side.

NUD is working closely with the City of Kenmore to manage traffic and provide updates. We will provide further information about road conditions and repairs when available. Questions regarding the construction activity should be directed to Val Tokumoto, NUD Project Manager, at 425-398-4400, ext. 130.

Follow the City of Kenmore on Twitter at @KenmoreWA for the most current updates on the road closure.



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Sno-King celebrates 32nd birthday January 12

Happy Birthday to the Sno-King dancers


Sno-King International Folk Dance Club invites you to celebrate with us and dance 7:00 to 10:00pm at the Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave W, Lynnwood.

The Grange has a great hardwood floor and lots of free parking.

We will do dances from many countries, including partner, no-partner, and set dances, and you don’t need to bring a partner. No formal teaching this night. Come and request your favorite dances. The party will finish with birthday cake. Ethnic costumes are encouraged.

We teach at our regular dances, every Wednesday and Saturday, starting at 7:00pm. Lesson at 7:30pm. Wednesday is all requests, and Saturday has a program of dances, with room for requests.

The donation for this party is $8 for non-members and free for members. All other dances are $8 for non-members and $6 for members. Yearly membership is only $15 ($25 for a family).

For information, call 949-646-7082 or email dancesnoking@gmail.com.



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Not leaving the rezone: the Berean Church renovation included lunch

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Berean Bible Church
 2345 North 185th Street in Shoreline


Major renovation project nears completion with help from lunches being served

By Bob Junell

It’s not often when one sees the client serving the workers at a construction site but that is what’s going on in Shoreline in a rare show of gratitude in the construction business.

A more contemporary fireplace and upgraded windows were installed 


A major renovation project is under way at Berean Bible Church on N 185th Street as the church expands its interior space to more readily accommodate visitors and church goers. The church was built 55 years ago and includes the sanctuary, education wing, and a full-size gymnasium in addition to offices and children’s areas.

The interior lounge area was gutted for the remodel including removing interior walls and windows. 
 

The construction project has been underway since late summer and plans are that it will be mostly completed in time for Christmas services. The remodel includes renovation of the main hallway and lounge, updated restrooms to provide greater accessibility and expanded staircase from west parking, all to better serve the congregation and community.

The west entry from the parking lot was remodeled
to be more welcoming and have easier access. 
 
Craig Chaney, primary architect for the project from Merrick Lentz Architects stated, “We worked with the Church to realize their vision, transforming a small lobby and narrow hallway into a large, light filled gathering space that presents a welcoming and comfortable environment to everyone who visits."

Some of J.M. Riley’s construction crew enjoying one of the weekly lunches
provided by volunteers and Panera Bread Alderwood Mall.


The construction crew, of course, takes time for lunch every day but the uniqueness of Wednesday lunch is that it is served by volunteers who prepare and serve a meal for the workers just to say thanks for their workmanship. Recently, one of the volunteer families was unable to host due to medical treatments, so they invited Panera Bread of Alderwood Mall to substitute for them and provide the full lunch for the crew.

Manager Marty McIntyre from Panera Bread at Alderwood Mall provided a wonderful spread
of their famous lunches for the construction crew.


General Manager Sabrina Walton and Marty McIntyre, Associate Manager, stepped up to donate and deliver the meal for the twelve-man crew last week. Panera Bread Alderwood has provided catering for the church in the past and is a favorite after-church meal stop for churchgoers and friends.

The superintendent for the principal contractor, JM Riley, Kevin Kimler commented, "The lunches have gone a long way to create great relationships with the workers and church, and the church certainly knows that sometimes the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach!”

Merrick Lentz Architects' rendering of new Commons area of Berean Bible Church 

The “Open Doors - Open Arms” theme for the renovation is keeping in mind that with the rezoning of 185th Street the population around the church will grow dramatically. The church is preparing long range to better serve the community as well as its own membership, including very active children’s and youth programs.

"I have had the privilege of being part of this church family since its conception,” stated Senior Pastor Jim Shemaria, and as pastor for the past 25 years I’m looking forward to Berean serving this community as it undergoes great changes with the new Light Rail coming near us. We have been on this corner for 52 years and look forward to the next 52 years with our newly remodeled facility.

"The renovation project started at the end of July and is on schedule to finish in time for Christmas services on December 23rd. We invite the community to join us for the celebration of Christmas and to enjoy our new remodel project.”

Volunteers provided much of the labor for painting the interior, including
Senior Pastor Jim Shemaria who earned his way through college by working for a painting contractor. 


The nearly one-million-dollar project is completely self-funded with some of the work, such as interior painting, being provided by church volunteers. 

Berean Bible Church is located at 2345 North 185th Street in Shoreline, just two blocks east of Meridian Avenue. The Church is just across from the Senior Center at the Shoreline Center at 1st NE and NE 185th which can be used for additional parking. 



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Photo: Lyla despised treasure hunts...

Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler

Lyla despised treasure hunts, but apparently no squirrel party was complete without one.



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LFP Early Registration for Winter Recreation Programs with Shoreline begins Wednesday, Dec 19

Click here to view the Recreation Guide
Live in Lake Forest Park? Interested in recreation? Take advantage of recreation programs offered through the City of Shoreline. 

Lake Forest Park residents are eligible for a 24-hour early registration period prior to the start of each season’s programs plus an 8% discount on all program fees (not rentals) through the entire year!

Winter 2018 early registration for Lake Forest Park Residents starts Wednesday, December 19, 2018, 8:00am.

The City of Lake Forest Park offers scholarship reimbursements for eligible residents of youth and specialized recreation participants who are registered and attend cultural, recreation, or aquatic programs and camps.

The City will reimburse each qualified Lake Forest Park resident up to $100 for summer quarter (and up to $50.00 per quarter for fall, winter and spring). The application form can be downloaded (click here), or found in the lobby at City Hall.

You may also find more information on how to register, scholarship opportunities, or the partnership with City of Shoreline by clicking here!


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Parkwood Plaza nears completion

The new Starbucks at Parkwood Plaza - not open yet
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


Parkwood Plaza is within a few weeks of being complete. It has undergone a major upgrade – facades, landscaping, new curbs, new pavement, new lighting.

They are currently working with the utilities - PSE was scheduled to work on the gas lines, starting Monday.

JoAnn Fabric has been the anchor store there for years, but several new businesses have moved in.

Iora Primary Care has been there since 2014, treating Senior Citizens who are on Medicare with Humana Advantage plans. Arcane Comics is a very large comic book store with board game nights twice a month.

The Mediterranean Oasis Bakery and Kitchen opened this fall with a bakery, restaurant, and grocery store.

Parkwood Plaza
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Shari's Restaurant is still there - the only building in the lower complex not under construction!



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Special meeting for American Legion Post 227 Jan 8

The American Legion Post 227 in Shoreline will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, January 8, 2019. A meet and greet starts at 6:30pm and the meeting begins at 7:00pm. 

The meeting will be held at Post 227, located at 14521 17th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155. The Post is behind the Goodwill Store located at the corner of NE 145th Street and 15th Avenue NE.

The Post will start the meeting year with the Honored Presence of the American Legion Department of Washington Commander, Gary Roach.

He will bring a message from the Department as well as the National Perspective as we recognize and continue to celebrate 100 years of Legion existence. This year, the National Convention was held in Minneapolis, MN, where it all began in 1919 and this marked the beginning of the Centennial Year. Local Commanders have been invited to attend the meeting as well.

Please join us for an exhilarating night with all the legionnaires. Look for the Post HERE

At the conclusion of the meeting, the Post will serve a celebration cake and ice cream. The cake will be decorated with 10 candles, one representing each decade of life of The American Legion.


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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Phoebe and Her Unicorn

Phoebe and Her Unicorn
by Dana Simpson  (graphic novel series)

One day Phoebe skipped a rock across a pond (four skips!!!) and hit a unicorn in the face. Instead of wishing for piles of gold or world peace, Phoebe's magical wish is that the unicorn Marigold Heavenly Nostrils will be her best friend.

If Calvin were a girl and Hobbes were a unicorn, they would be Phoebe and Marigold.

But Calvin isn't, and neither is Hobbes, so we're stuck with something even better: a series of fun (and funny, and snarky) adventures of two friends with great imaginations and a willingness to be silly in the name of friendship PLUS a special guest appearance from Todd, the candy dragon.

Phoebe and Marigold are my new cure for winter, and they make me smile.

*magic, wishes, imagination, no cussing, no kissing, some flirting with the class spelling champ, some animosity with a girl whose hair gets "accidentally" magicked off.


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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Shoreline artist’s felt sculptures occupy City Hall lobby

Felt art by Mimi Shurman
Mimi Sturman spent two years working on a large-scale installation of felt sculptures, her largest artwork to date, with a footprint of about 90 square feet, that are now installed in the south side of City Hall lobby, 17500 Midvale Ave N.

With much of her work involving narrative, Sturman created a contemporary myth about the changing natural world and the melting of polar ice.

In The Diminishing Surface of Winter Slips Away Like Teardrops, two giant squid wear the coats made for them by the local people, the Inuit. The ice is breaking up around them and their possessions are floating away. 

The underlying message of concern is balanced by the artwork’s beauty and impressive scale. 

The Diminishing Surface of Winter Slips Away Like Teardrops
Art by Mimi Shurman


Sturman can be heard reading the myth in a short video by Public Art intern and Shorecrest high school student Samantha Blanchard HERE 

The installation is on view Monday through Friday, 9:00 – 5:00, from now until February 28, 2019, when the city’s Public Art Program will host a Closing Celebration from 5:00 – 7:00pm.

More Information here or call 206-801-2661.



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Beans at Meridian Park Elementary

Monday, December 17, 2018


For the Shoreline PTA Council Holiday Baskets, each school collects one kind of food. Their PTA coordinates the food drive, with the enthusiastic participation of the teachers and students.

Classrooms at the elementary level often compete against each other to see which can bring in the most.

Meridian Park was in charge of collecting cans of beans. Their goal was to collect 550 cans.

They got 1,515 cans!

If you missed the opportunity to donate, the Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association food drive will continue to January 1, 2019 - and beans would be very welcome. (Information here)



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600 families served at the PTA Holiday Baskets event

Boxes of food line the hallway at Kellogg MS
waiting to be given to families in need


Nearly 600 families were served on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at the annual Holiday Baskets community giving event, held at Kellogg Middle School for students and families in the Shoreline School District.

Enough toys for 700 young children


In addition to receiving boxes of food items, a separate room provided a variety of stocking stuffers and gift cards for teens and an extensive selection of toys and gifts for those under 10.



Thanks so much to Neha Raichur, Heather Corbin and Robyn Mah for their leadership as coordinators for the Food Drive and to Lori Ramsay and Krista Keller for their year-round efforts to ensure cool gifts for our tweens and teens!

It takes hundreds of student and adult volunteers
Photo by Pete Claar


Shoreline PTA Council is also grateful for its many incredibly generous and dedicated community partners, including Shoreline Fire Department, Shoreline School District, Dale Turner YMCA, City of Shoreline, Lake Forest Park and Shoreline Rotary Clubs, Center for Human Services, Hopelink, several churches, our very generous donors, and hundreds of students and adult volunteers.

It is powerful to see such commitment and service to support our LFP and Shoreline families who are in need of a little support this holiday season!

--Shoreline PTA Council




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Photos: Mistletoe for Christmas

Photo by Cynthia Sheldon
Photo by Cynthia Sheridan

The Golden Bow florist in the North City Business District has beautiful bouquets of mistletoe - highly appropriate for the season!

Golden Bow Gifts and Flowers 1502 NE 179th St, Shoreline 98155, 206-417-4889



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Donna Hawkey: Dreamers

Wes Browning is a columnist for Real Change
and a speaker at the recent NUHSA forums
Mike Dee is familiar to many in Lake Forest Park, Shoreline, and even Kenmore. What is not so familiar is that Mike is a person who experienced homelessness in Portland, Oregon for 11 years.

He is one of the far too many who have experienced homelessness but is grateful to be able to let others know about this challenging and often cruel way to live. 

Wes Browning, from the Seattle newspaper “Real Change,” also experienced homeless living four times during his life.

Wes talked about city “sweeps” at a recent North Urban Human Services Alliance (NUHSA) meetings held in Kenmore and Shoreline.

“The sweeps even rob you of your clothes, and you can get hypothermia and die,” says Wes, who earned a Mathematics Ph.D. from Cornell University.

(Cities order “sweeps” of places where people experiencing homelessness have set up camping tents for shelter, often responding to business or resident complaints.)

The tents and everything on the site are swept-up and hauled away by trucks, and the homeless community as a whole is destroyed as well as their personal belongings.

“Think of it how it would feel if someone robbed your home and kicked you out of your bed, too!” said Wes.

Mike and Wes are dreamers.

They want people to think about how cold they become if they are waiting 10 minutes for a bus during the winter. When you are homeless, you will multiply that bone-chilling feeling times 24 hours. Finding a place for all those who have nowhere to sleep is crucial, especially during the cold months.

“Every day, we all need to sleep uninterrupted to fall into (REM) sleep which is required for dreaming,” says Mike. And we need proper sleep for overall physical and brain health too.

But many pedestrians and residents also get frightened and become uncomfortable when approaching people who have become homeless, or unhoused. For instance, it is very difficult when a tent camp is so dirty to even look that way.

“If a person’s existence is not acknowledged, it is considered the most emotionally painful thing that someone can experience. When you are in crisis, you can feel alone, unheard and scared,” says Kevin St. Jacques PsyD, LMHC from St. Jacques Consulting Group located in Bothell, Washington. 

Kevin presented a two-hour training session at the NUHSA meeting on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at the Kenmore City Hall.

If you see a homeless person, try to be comfortable with that person and give a smile and a nod hello. You could be asked for money but a polite reply of “no” is just fine.

But if a situation is too uncomfortable or appears dangerous, it is ok to walk away or around the location, assures Kevin. Safety should always come first.

What we need to do is to find solutions for different living situations. That is not an easy thing to do, but something that just must be done. And we can’t do it quickly enough as the homeless population continues to grow across the country.

Come talk with and ask questions of a person who is currently unhoused on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 from 7:00-9:00pm to be held at the Lake Forest Park Citizen's Commission Open House at the Third Place Commons area of Town Center in Lake Forest Park. Mike Dee co-initiated and manages the LFP Citizen’s Commission.

Donna Hawkey
dhawkey@comcast.net

Correction: Date is December 18, Tuesday for Citizen's Commission meeting

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AAUW enjoy dining in the dark

Seattle Branch AAUW dine in the dark
during the power outage on Saturday
Photo by Cynthia Sheridan


Seattle Branch AAUW celebrated holiday brunch by firelight Saturday morning, after the Seattle Yacht Club lost power.

Members stepped carefully over generator wires and dined in lovely, soft candlelight. Music by the Sweet Adelines was ever so delightful and the menu was still wonderful, with last minute fresh fruit and Danish replacing the plated hot breakfast.

Kudos to the Yacht Club staff who didn't skip a beat and kept up a steady supply of hot coffee.



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Toys for Tots has toys for the holidays

Toys for Tots serves Snohomish and North King County

Due to the generosity of our donors we are able to provide additional Christmas Help for both military and civilian families who still need gifts to put under the tree.

We will open our warehouse on Saturday December 22, 2018 from 8am to 4pm to those that have either been unable to schedule an appointment with us or have not received assistance from us in 2018. It is first come first serve.

Go to the Toys For Tots website Snohomish County for information on documentation needed to qualify.



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LFP Citizen's Commission group will focus on homelessness at Tuesday meeting

The next meeting of the Lake Forest Park, Citizen's Commission is this coming Tuesday, December 18, 2018, in the Town Center @ Lake Forest Park, 7:00-9:00pm. 

We will be meeting in the Stadler Room, if it is available, else we will be by the Black Chalk Boards, in the Third Place Commons.

Community Services Spoke: The Topic on the Agenda is "Homelessness". We will be having a guest that is currently "unhoused", available onsite, for a Question and Answer Session about "Homelessness".

They will also be inviting, what they call their "Mentor(s)" and explaining what that means. They have offered to do this session to help educate the public about how they can help people experiencing homelessness, that may not have as many resources available to them, as they have had.

This meeting is open to all, free, non-partisan. It is o.k., to arrive early, on-time, or late, and leave anytime, early, or stay for the whole thing, and join us afterwards. This location is a Community Space, that is bordered by a number of food vendors. It is o.k., and even encouraged, to visit the vendors, to support the Commons concept. Eating or drinking during the meeting is an acceptable practice. Come on down, or up, or over, to the meeting and join us.

The Citizen's Commission is not affiliated with the city of Lake Forest Park.


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Photo: Ugly billboard

Photo by Janet Way

Obviously this Shoreline billboard will be unsuccessful. There are no ugly houses in Shoreline - only family homes.

DKH



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Shorecrest Wrestling places 2nd at Lynnwood Classic Tournament

As a team, Shorecrest wrestling won 2nd place
in an 11 school tournament


Photos and text by Sean Rhodes


The Shorecrest High School Wrestling Team set a new school record by placing 2nd out of 11 competing schools at the Annual Lynnwood High School Classic Tournament on Saturday, December 15, 2018.

3rd from left David Rivera (Senior), Champion, “Outstanding Wrestler”
won all his matches by pin.

In the history of the tournament, Shorecrest has never placed better than 4th in this early season contest. Among the schools competing were: Blaine (Champions), Shorecrest (2nd Place), Kamiak, Mariner, Meadowdale, Cascade, South Whidbey, Archbishop Murphy, Mountlake Terrace, Lynnwood and Anacortes.

The key to the increased success for Shorecrest Wrestling was a combination of factors. For one, there was a larger turnout of athletes this year (Shorecrest has a competition-level wrestler at almost every weight class this year). Also important was more intensive coaching earlier in the season.

#1 Kaiya Conway-Yasumura (132lb Champion)
 

Perhaps most importantly, the coaches are really stressing the importance of the “team dynamic” this year. Brent Busby (Shorecrest Head Coach) is constantly reminding his wrestlers to “think of their teammates” both on and off the mat. He often tells the wrestlers “A man can’t see if all he sees is himself!”

The call for unity seems to be paying off. Wrestling seems like an individual sport, and to a large extent it is. However, an individual wrestler cannot improve during the season unless his teammates are supporting him, challenging him, and holding him accountable for his actions.

#2 Thomas Rhodes (Freshman), 2nd Place

There is also an intangible “the whole is greater than the individual parts”. There are wrestlers on the roster who can only participate in JV or exhibition matches because of physical or developmental challenges resulting from Autism and other limiting conditions, but the “heart” they bring to the wrestling room benefits everyone on the team.

2nd from left Roman Shadduck (Senior), 3rd Place

Another factor is the addition of Zack Espil (Shorecrest Japanese language teacher and weight lifting coach) as a conditioning consultant this year.

2nd from left Arthur Christopher (Junior), 3rd Place


Shorecrest also added Coach Louis Uhm a few years ago. Uhm’s technical knowledge of the sport and no-nonsense communication approach with the wrestlers appears to be paying dividends as well.

Overall, the team seems to be hitting its stride!

Left, Ian Mortensen (Junior), 3rd Place


Individual results (top 3 placers) for Shorecrest High School at the Lynnwood Classic Tournament:

106lbs - Thomas Rhodes (Freshman), 2nd Place
113lbs - Roman Shadduck (Senior), 3rd Place
132lbs - Kaiya Conway- Yasumura (Junior), Champion
145lbs - Arthur Christopher (Junior), 3rd Place
152lbs - Trentyn Good (Junior) - 3rd place (not pictured)
170lbs - Ian Mortensen (Junior), 3rd Place
285lbs - David Rivera (Senior), Champion, “Outstanding Wrestler” - won all his matches by pin.



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WeatherWatcher: Update on storm statistics, Forecast

Sunday, December 16, 2018

Photo by Diane Hettrick

Now that I have both weather stations back online after Friday's wind storm I can confirm some storm statistics. The National Weather Service, as well, was able to publish wind data from the area which validates the accuracy of my new Richmond Beach station's wind data.

The storm on Friday December 14, was actually on the 12 year anniversary of the Hanukkah Eve windstorm of 2006. The 2006 storm was the strongest storm to hit the region since the Inauguration day storm of January 20, 1993. Winds in the 2006 storm gusted to 70mph, whereas this year's storm brought gusts to 60mph near the water, and gusts in the mid 40mph's in most other areas.

Various reports indicate that the 60mph gusts were the exception, reported on the Edmonds-Kingston ferry, 520 and I-90 floating bridges, and at the wide open airports in the region. Most inland areas from North Seattle through Lynnwood only recorded gusts between 40 and 45mph. Winds were stronger further north and east.

The Richmond Beach station recorded a wind gust at 42 mph at 6:23pm. By an hour later winds had calmed down and the temperature dropped nearly 10 degrees.

Forecast: Our forecast this week is not unlike last week. We will continue to have a series of storms move through the area with rain at times, heavy at times, and several breezy periods as well. Monday is a break in the storms day, with showers around and breezy conditions. Winds could reach up to 30mph.

Monday night into Tuesday the next storm system arrives, bringing wind gusts up to 35mph by Tuesday afternoon. Also a bit of rain, with up to one inch of rain Monday night, and another half inch of rain Tuesday. Highs in the 50's, lows in the mid-upper 40's.

Wednesday through Thursday night rain is likely, with breezy conditions at times. High temperatures in the 50's, lows in the mid 40's, but cooling down to the upper 30's Thursday night.

Friday through next weekend the weather is expected to calm down a bit with a chance of showers and highs in the 40's and lows in the mid 30's.


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Ridgecrest food drive aims to stock Hopelink food bank for winter

Your donations of canned soup, canned tomato products
and breakfast items will go to Shoreline Hopelink
The Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association and business community deliberately time their annual food drive to help Hopelink provide for neighbors during the cold winter months, when donations typically are low.

They would love to see folks donate canned soup, canned tomato products and breakfast items because these are things that Hopelink can back-stock for after the holidays.

Following Christmas, Hopelink shelves get pretty bare as donations drop off. Since these suggested items are not traditional holiday food - Hopelink can use them as basic items for the Food Bank as needed.

The RNA has an ambitious goal to collect a thousand pounds of food. Last year's drive brought in 800 pounds of food.

The drive is not limited to the Ridgecrest neighborhood. They want to create the opportunity for everyone to donate.
Approach from westbound NE 165th
Café Aroma is at the corner of 5th NE and NE 165th
Google Maps

With that in mind, anyone can drop off non-perishable food donations at Café Aroma or the Ridgecrest Public House. 

Both are located in the business district at NE 165th and 5th NE - "downtown Ridgecrest." (Think Crest Theatre)

The drive will continue until January 1, 2019 - and you are welcome to come by multiple times!

Drop off non-perishable food items at:
Café Aroma has a drive-thru - so you can get your coffee and drop off some cans of food without getting out of your car! (Editor's note: the coffee is very good!)



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Shoreline Fire toy drive a success


Photo and text from Shoreline Fire

What an amazing day! Over 550 kiddos will have presents this holiday season now!

Thanks to so many people that stepped up to make it happen! Special thanks to FF Denney for organizing and orchestrating this event, Fred Meyer, Shoreline School District Central Office, Shoreline PTA, SnapDoodle Toys (who gave us a HUGE discount), all the volunteers and our amazing community that donated so amazingly to make it possible!

THANKS!!!


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Fires in Shoreline and Kenmore Thursday and Friday

Thursday, December 13 structure fire
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire
On Thursday, December 13, Shoreline Fire responded to a structure fire - an outbuilding off 15th Ave NW and 197th.

Shoreline Fire Department responded to a residential fire  at 16100 Stone Ave N around 9:15pm on Friday, December 14, 2018. 

The fire was extinguished within 8 minutes upon arrival. Fire will be investigating the cause.

On Friday afternoon, December 14, Northshore Fire responded with Bothell and Shoreline to a minor fire in Kenmore. 

Residents were home at the time and notified by the smoke alarm. There were no injuries. 

Cause of the fire is currently under investigation



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Driver had to be extricated from flipped over vehicle

Shoreline Fire photo

Shoreline Fire responded to a motor vehicle mishap at 5am on Saturday, December 15, 2019.

The one person in the vehicle was extricated and taken to Harborview by the medics.

185th and 192nd and Aurora were closed Northbound during the rescue and clean up.



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LFP: Cocoa and Cookies with the Mayor, Youth Council, and the 2018 Argosy Cruise Christmas Ship Viewing

Parking for Christmas Ship viewing in Lake Forest Park

Wednesday, December 19, 2018, Lyon Creek Waterfront Park will be open for the public to enjoy the annual holiday celebration that has been part of the Northwest since 1949. Enjoy the 20-minute choir performance and broadcast from the Christmas Ship starting around 7:55pm.

Before heading down to Lyon Creek Waterfront Park, stop by City Hall for some hot cocoa, apple cider, and cookies with Mayor Jeff Johnson from 7:00-7:40pm. Parking will be available in front of City Hall for a short walk to the park. Remember there is no parking available at or near the park.

This year the LFP Youth Council will be collecting New Coats, New Toys (middle to high school aged items are most appreciated), Food, and Hygiene supplies for North Helpline!

With the support of generous community members, neighbors will have food on the table, warm winter coats, hygiene packs, and toys for the holiday season. Bins will also be available for drop off donations at City Hall, during office hours, through December 19.



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Steve Robinson: On the shore waiting for the Christmas ships

Gathering around the bonfire

Photos by Steven H. Robinson

While Wayne Pridemore was on the dock in Edmonds (see previous story) with the Christmas ships, Steve Robinson was onshore with the people who had gathered for the annual visit of the ships at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park on Wednesday, December 12, 2018.

The choir from St. Luke parish school sings

It was a cold night, but they always build a huge bonfire on the beach to help keep everyone warm.

The choir from St. Luke's came to sing carols and volunteers from the Richmond Beach Community Association had hot cocoa.

I saw two ships coming sailing in...

The crowd gathered on the beach, facing the water, to watch the ships come in to Saltwater Park.

The lead boat and the follow boat
are both operated by Argosy Cruises


The ships were beautiful, arriving out of the darkness with their lights and the music of the choir coming across the water.



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