Lake Forest Park Police - shop with a cop

Thursday, January 10, 2019

Capt. Paul Armbrust of LFP Police
with two of the shoppers
Photo courtesy LFP Police
The Lake Forest Park Police Department partnered with the Shoreline Police Department, Kenmore Police Department, and the Washington State Patrol to put on the annual Shop with a Cop program. 

"Our annual Shop with a Cop was better than ever. So many smiles, so many warm hearts and so much fun. 
"We couldn’t pull this off without our generous community members including the Lake Forest Park Rotary, Albertsons, Starbucks, and so many others."

This was the 4th Annual “Holiday Heroes – Shop with a Cop” that served 14 families from the Shoreline School District.

--Brookside Elementary
--Lake Forest Park Elementary
--Briarcrest Elementary
--Meridian Park Elementary
--Ridgecrest Elementary

The children were nominated by their Family Advocates. Each child was paired with an officer to shop for needed family items.

The presents were brought back to City Hall where they were wrapped and the kids were treated to lunch.

"Such a heartwarming experience for the officers and staff that helped to put this event on."

--Chief Steve Sutton




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Meridian Park Neighborhood Association will honor volunteers on Tuesday Jan 15

Wednesday, January 9, 2019



At the heart of a neighborhood are the people, and at the center of all neighborhood projects are the wonderful neighborhood volunteers who come together to make it all happen.

On Tuesday, January 15th, 7pm - 8:30pm, MPNA will honor past and present volunteers of projects sponsored by the neighborhood.

Room 301 at Shoreline City Hall 17500 Midvale Ave N is location of the event.

Volunteers who will be honored include, but are not limited to, Gardeners in our parks, schools, and traffic circles, Outdoor Movie Night, Swingin’ Summer Eve Book Sale, Smoke Alarm Installations, Darnell Park Arbor Day Planting, SummerSet Arts Festival, Spring Essentials Drive, and all other past projects.

All Meridian Park neighbors and volunteers who have participated in the neighborhood are invited to this evening focusing on appreciating them. Included in the event will be a brief financial report from MPNA, showing how funds raised were spent in the last 6 months, and an opportunity for residents to contribute their thoughts and shape the coming year’s activities and projects.

Refreshments will be served and all ages are welcome. For more information email meridianparkna@gmail.com or call Cynthia Knox at 206-218-3302.




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Peace Dance on Friday


Come share in simple circle movements to live music, inspired by wisdom traditions from around the globe. Each Dance is taught, no need to bring a partner, no experience necessary. Come as you are or dress elegantly. Comfortable shoes or bare feet recommended.


ADA accessible. All are welcome and will be included.


Shoreline Peace Dance
Friday, January 11, 2019, 7:30-9:30pm
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NAMASTE YOGA STUDIO
The Evergreen Building
18021 15th Ave. NE, Suite 101
Shoreline, WA 98155
Ample Parking
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Suggested donation $5-15. You are welcome regardless of funds.
Got Questions? ...Ginger Hayra, 206 546-6092 or hayrafatah@gmail.com


Namaste Yoga Studio is a beautiful and inspiring place to meet! Namaste Yoga Studio



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Shorecrest to host Highland Games Robotics Tournament on Jan 12

2018 competition
Otis is the name of the school mascot
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools


Student robotics teams from around the region will converge on Shorecrest High School, 15343 25th Ave. NE, this Saturday, January 12, for the annual Highland Games Tournament.

The event will be held in the school’s gymnasium from 10:00am - 4:30pm and is free to attend.

Over 30 teams, including ones from Shorecrest and Cascade K-8, will compete in scored competitions throughout the day using robots they designed, built and control using VEX Robotics kits.

Spectators are totally engaged in watching the action
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools


Teams earn points by making their robots toss balls at flags, flipping cones and climbing platforms. Teams will earn judged awards and also compete in a single elimination tournament the last hour of the event. You can see a preview of this year's competition site layout and rules HERE.

“This is a really exciting event, not only for the students competing, but also the spectators. You really get into it.” said Kari Potter, Shorecrest’s robotics team advisor. 
“We hope to see a lot of people here to support the Shorecrest and Cascade K-8 teams.”



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Attorney General Bob Ferguson wants to hear from Washingtonians impacted by last month’s statewide 911 outage

Attorney General
Bob Ferguson
Attorney General Bob Ferguson wants to hear from Washingtonians impacted by last month’s statewide 911 outage

Ferguson asks Washingtonians impacted by the outage to share their stories by emailing them to 911outage@atg.wa.gov.

The more than 12-hour 911 outage, which occurred between Dec. 27 and 28, was the second lengthy statewide outage of the emergency call system managed by CenturyLink since 2014.

“For the second time, CenturyLink has fallen short of its obligation to provide reliable 911 services for Washingtonians,” Ferguson said. 
“If you called for help during this outage, only to be met with a busy signal, please share your story with my office. We want to know exactly how CenturyLink’s failure impacted the people of our state.”

In the wake of a six-hour 911 outage in 2014, Ferguson urged the state Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) to impose the maximum regulatory penalty of $11.5 million against CenturyLink. 

Among other testimony filed with the commission, Ferguson presented the story of Alicia Cappola, an Everett mother, who was home with her 5-year-old twins and was forced to arm herself with a kitchen knife to ward off an intruder after 37 unsuccessful attempts to get through to 911.

The UTC fined CenturyLink just short of $2.9 million for the outage.

Ferguson was “deeply disappointed” in the fine, which was a quarter of the maximum penalty he pushed for.

“Bottom line – CenturyLink is getting off with a slap on the wrist,” Ferguson said when the UTC announced its decision in 2016.

If you were impacted by the most recent 911 outage in December, email your story to 911outage@atg.wa.gov. You may or may not be contacted for follow up.

The Office of the Attorney General is the chief legal officer for the State of Washington with attorneys and staff in 27 divisions across the state providing legal services to roughly 200 state agencies, boards and commissions.



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Eli Zehner honored with 2018 Water Protector Award

Eli Zehner (center) being presented the
2018 Water Protector Award
from Lake Forest Park Water District


Lake Forest Park Water District is honored to present the 2018 ‘Water Protector Award’ to Lake Forest Park Water District Commissioner member Eli Zehner for ‘Exemplary Professionalism and Leadership’.

The Water Protector Award is awarded to individuals and organizations that show exceptional leadership in protection of LFPWD’s drinking water.

In 2018, Eli worked diligently to protect our source water by attending critical infrastructure protection meetings, advocating for ground water source protection on issues such as underground injection wells, observing potential regulatory changes and advising on training opportunities for staff development.

“Eli takes his role here at the District very seriously and all of us here appreciate it greatly.”

Eli Zehner has been a LFPWD commissioner since 2011 and his experience as a Civil Engineer with CHS Engineers LLC has provided valuable professional insight on the Lake Forest Park Water District Board.




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Jobs: Part-time Retail Associate at Recology

Part-time Retail Associate at Recology

Are you looking to join a company that values its employees, customers, and the environment?

Do you want to make an impact by working with us to write the next chapter of change in the resource recovery industry?

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

LOCATIONS:        Shoreline 
HOURLY RATE:   $15/hr
SCHEDULE:          See schedule information on our careers page
FACEBOOK:         Check out our Facebook page to learn more about us! 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • One year of experience in customer service and/or retail, preferably in a lead role.
  • Valid driver's license.

See our online postings for complete information



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Collecting Buffalobelia

ALMOST ANTIQUES GUILD

Special Guest Speaker, Art Waller:

Collecting Buffalobelia

 
January 17, 2019
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Richmond Beach Library 

The Almost Antiques Guild gathers bi-monthly. Come and enjoy a variety of collectibles, including the one you bring to show! Everyone is welcome to participate, and the event is free.

Call: 206-542-7111

Join the Shoreline Historical Museum at the Richmond Beach Library for the first Almost Antiques meeting of the year with special guest Art Waller.




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Would you pay for a spot in a Park 'n Ride?

Aurora Village Transit Center
Photo by Jerry Pickard

Metro seeks comments on paid parking permits for single occupancy vehicles at its busiest park 
'n rides

King County Metro is expanding its parking program to include paid single occupant vehicle (SOV) parking permits at many of its most crowded park-and-rides, including the Aurora Village Transit Center and the Shoreline Park 'n Ride.

They are accepting public comment on the public rule that describes the pricing, enforcement of permit parking, and requirements for permit renewals. 

Metro is accepting comments on the new rules through Monday, February 18 at 4pm.



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Notes from Shoreline City Council meeting Jan 7

Shoreline City Hall
Photo by Mike Remarcke
CITY COUNCIL MEETING 
JANUARY 7, 2019
By Pam Cross

Mayor Hall opened the meeting at 7:00pm. All Councilmembers were present except Deputy Mayor Salomon who has begun taking on his duties in the Washington State Legislature.

There was a brief report by the City Manager, Debbie Tarry.
  • Tween Night at the REC is this Saturday Jan. 12th from 6:30 to 10:30 for 5th and 6th graders.
  • Public Reminder: The Parks Funding Advisory Committee will meet Wednesday Jan 9th at 7PM in room 303.
Council Reports: Mayor Hall reported he had a meeting with the City Manager Debbie Tarry, City Attorney Margaret King, and a Mediator they will be working with, to try to make progress with the Town of Woodway towards the long term future of Point Wells.

There were six speakers for Public Comment.
  1. Nancy Morris made a special request for all local and state officials to carefully consider our environment in policymaking decisions. As part of this, candidates should consider the reputation of commercial enterprises that contribute to campaigns.
  2. Meghan Peterka stated that at the December 6th PRCS meeting, ST advised that 1,000 trees will be removed from Shoreline beginning in March 2019. Peterka has regularly attended the ST community meetings and the number of trees had consistently been in the area of 200-300. The response was Shoreline WA DOT land is now being included, and that 1,000 is the accurate number trees. Peterka has not seen this reported in any media and feels that this information should be widely distributed since trees are important to Shoreline residents. Peterka also wanted to express concerns about the state of the construction site just north of 150th and 5th Ave. but was out of time. Her written comments were presented to Council.
  3. Ghazy Kader expressed displeasure with the state of existing sidewalks and doesn’t feel Shoreline needs new sidewalks when current sidewalks are in such disrepair. He was opposed to Prop 1.
  4. Andy McRea Supports adoption of Amendment 24 in the batch amendments. The existing exempt tree removal stops at 6 regardless of lot size. Many properties are larger than an acre and support hundreds or thousands of trees. A limit makes sense, but this cap does not.
  5. Naomi Hillyard advocates for a more diverse City Council. Hillyard would like to see renters, people of color, and/or immigrants for the open Council seat and future elections.
  6. Wes Brandon expressed pleasure at the response to the open seat on the Council as representative of the vibrancy of the City.
The Agenda and the Consent Calendar were adopted by unanimous consent.

Action Item 8(a) Adopting Ordinance No. 850 - Amending Development Code Sections 20.20, 20.30, 20.40, 20.50, 20.70 and 20.230.

Steve Szafran and Paul Cohen returned to present the Staff report.

The Amendments were edited by Staff to reflect the Mayor and Council’s requests. Staff recommended that Council adopt Ordnance 850 with the modifications proposed by the Mayor and Councilmembers.

It was unanimously agreed that Amendments 1, 3, 9,10, 21,27, 28, and 32 proposed by Mayor Hall were grammatical changes for clarity, and not substantive.

Passed unanimously without additional discussion.

Amendment 15 (homeless shelter) was not included in this list because of concerns with the language: prospective residents will not be allowed “entry” until identification can be presented.

Does this mean they can’t come to the check-in desk or equivalent? The shelters will assist in obtaining identification but if people cannot come in without ID, then they cannot receive that assistance. Attorney suggested replace “entry” with ”residency”.

Passed unanimously with the word “residency”.

Amendment 15 (homeless shelter) Sanitation requirements are in the building code and not required here. The reference was removed.

Passed unanimously.

Amendment 15 (homeless shelter) requirement for at least one parking space per staff or volunteer removed leaving it up to the Director to determine parking for the individual location.

Passed unanimously.

Amendments 17 and 18 (rooftop amenities in MUR zones)

Council had proposed a 10’ step-back to avoid multiple rooftop amenities from looking like another story.

A question arose whether elevators would be included in this step-back requirement. In order to be ADA approved, an elevator is needed for access to rooftop amenities. However, it is possible that an elevator could be located in a corner. A 10’ step-back would be unrealistic, as is the expense to add a second elevator from the top floor to rooftop. Is an elevator an “amenity”or mechanical equipment necessary for the building? This is not a current problem, so it could be addressed in the next batch of code amendments.

There was no motion to move forward with the Council suggested step-back.

Amendment 24 (exempt significant tree removal based on parcel size)

It was moved to reject the Planning Commission’s recommendation to allow more trees to be removed without a permit based on the size of the property.

This Amendment died due to lack of a second so the current cap of 6 trees remains.

Amendment 30 (change minimum parking spaces for professional offices from 1/400sf to 1/500sf.)

This change is in line with neighboring cities and requires fewer parking spots. Shoreline code does allow more parking than the minimum. This might create a problem for businesses that operate out of a former house in the light rail area.

This amendment passed 4-2, with Councilmembers McGlashan and Scully opposed.

Amendment 34 (waivers to not meet frontage improvements)

Proposed change limited waiver for limited opportunity for additional improvements to “of a local street adjacent to the R-4 or R6 zones”. This change clarifies the discretion of the Director of Public Works.

Passed unanimously

Ordinance 850 as amended passed unanimously.

The Mayor expressed his appreciation of Staff’s complete and timely responses to the many questions council had.

Council left Chambers for 60 minutes for an Executive Session to evaluate council applicant qualifications RCW 42.30.110(1)(h)

Action Item 10(a) Selecting applicants to interview for City Council Position #6

There were a total of 53 applicants.

The Mayor and Council returned and selected 6 applicants to be interviewed at January 28th Council meeting. Those applicants are: Genevieve Arredondo, David Chen, Jennifer Greenlee, Eben Pobee, Rebeca Rivera, and Betsy Robertson.

10(b) Electing a Temporary Presiding Officer for the January 14, 2019 City Council Meeting since the Deputy Mayor moved on to his new position and the Mayor has another commitment, Councilmember Scully unanimously elected.

The meeting was adjourned.


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Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Live Paint at the Shoreline Library Saturday

Cindy Arnold, founder
Live Paint
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Live Paint on Saturday, January 12, at 10:30am at the Shoreline Library.

Family program, all ages welcome, presented by Cindy Arnold of Live Paint.

Learn about the big words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

This program combines storytelling, theater arts and creative writing to create a unique experience that will inspire, empower, educate and entertain people of all ages!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library.



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Gum Moon author at Third Place Books Wednesday - books clubs in January

Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Author presentation at Third Place Books Lake Forest Park on Wednesday. Town Center, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way NE. Upper level.

Wednesday, January 9 at 7pm
Jeffrey L. Staley
Gum Moon

Gum Moon (Cantonese for “golden gate”) is the remarkable story of a Chinese American girl who loses everything but who ends up singing at the White House in 1908 at the age of thirteen. This novel is based on events in the life of the author’s wife’s grandmother. Dr. Jeffrey Staley has published three academic books and has taught at the University of Portland, Pacific Lutheran University, and most recently at Seattle University.

Monday, January 21 at 7pm
LITERARY BOOK CLUB

***Note Date Change***
Join bookseller Jane to discuss Sourdough, a novel about self-knowledge, job satisfaction, technology, craftsmanship, a possibly-magical sourdough starter, and the lure of scarcity. Get 20% off the selected title each month. Our next meeting will be February 18, when we will discuss The Trouble with Goats and Sheep by Joanna.

THE LITERARY BOOK CLUB MEETS THE LAST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT THE LAKE FOREST PARK STORE. AUTHORS DO NOT ATTEND.

Wednesday, January 30 at 7pm
NONFICTION BOOK CLUB


Join bookseller Niki to discuss Relish, cartoonist Lucy Knisley's graphic memoir of a passionate upbringing surrounded by food and family, including an illustrated recipe in each chapter. Get 20% off the selected title each month. Our next meeting will be February 27, when we will discuss October by China Mieville with bookseller Stephen. 

THE NONFICTION BOOK CLUB MEETS THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH, AND IS HOSTED BY A DIFFERENT BOOKSELLER EACH MONTH. AUTHORS DO NOT ATTEND.



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Washington ready to assist federal employees with unemployment benefits

OLYMPIA – Federal workers furloughed due to the partial government shutdown may apply for unemployment benefits to help them meet their financial obligations while they wait to return to their jobs.

“Washington stands ready to assist federal workers in our state,” said Employment Security Department (ESD) Commissioner Suzi LeVine. “Just like other workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own, federal workers have the unemployment safety net to help them through this difficult time.”

Federal employees may apply for benefits at ESD.wa.gov or by phone at 800-318-6022. The day they should call depends on the last digit of their social security number.

Due to the shutdown, furloughed workers should be prepared to provide verification of their wages when requested because ESD may be unable to reach their employers to verify their wages. Valid documents could include copies of pay stubs or W-2 forms.

ESD has posted a web page with more information for federal employees affected by the shutdown.

More than 73,000 federal employees worked in Washington as of the first quarter of 2018. ESD has received unemployment benefits applications from roughly 1,000 workers since the furlough started, including those furloughed and workers who were laid off for other reasons.

As required by law, workers who receive back pay should plan to repay any benefits received.



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The Rotary Giving Tree provided gifts for many children

 From left: Scott Wands, Greg Schroeder, Wendy Wands, David Halbrook, Larry French
volunteer with The Giving Tree in Lake Forest Park Town Center


Shoppers at Town Center, Lake Forest Park gave an estimated $14,775 in newly purchased toys, books, clothes, and gift cards to brighten Christmas for many children.

The Lake Forest Park Rotary Club and Interact, a Rotary affiliated club at Shorecrest High School set up and staffed a Giving Tree in the entry hall of the mall from November 24th through December 20th.

They answered questions, accepted gifts, and stored them for later delivery to
  • the Shoreline School District, 
  • Center for Human Services, 
  • Shoreline Fire Department Toy Drive, 
  • Shop with a Cop (Lake Forest Park Police Department), and 
  • North Helpline. 

Former state senator Darlene Fairley gives a contribution to Giving Tree Volunteers
From left: Laura Brewer, Greg Schroeder, Larry French, Linda Holman, Darlene Fairley


The Giving Tree has been a successful LFP Rotary project for 31 years due to the generous support of the LFP and Shoreline communities. Some shoppers report that it has become a habit to add presents under the tree. It is an important part of their holiday spirit.

--Ed Belcher, Lake Forest Park Rotary Club


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Tuesday send off for 46th District Legislators

Kenmore City Hall
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
City of Lake Forest Park and City of Kenmore 46th Delegation Legislative Sendoff 

Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Kenmore City Hall, 18120 68th Ave NE.
  • 6:00-7:00pm Legislative Sendoff 
  • 7:15-8:15pm District Town Hall Meeting 

The meeting will be hosted by City of Kenmore Mayor David Baker and City of Lake Forest Park Mayor Jeff Johnson.

Both mayors will share their city's legislative overview, followed by statements from Washington State 46th District Legislators, Senator David Frockt, Rep. Gerry Pollet, and Rep. Javier Valdez .

This will lead into the Town Hall meeting.



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Join the League of Women Voters for an Action Workshop - student registration free

Hilary Franz, Commissioner
of Public Lands
Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy 

Are you interested in staying active on state and local issues this year?

Learn how at the League of Women Voters Action Workshop, January 12 at Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Avenue N, Shoreline 98133, Student Union Building main dining room.

9:30am to 2:30pm

Registration is FREE for Shoreline Students and the first 30 students who register also receive free lunch.

The Action Workshop focuses on the state legislature and the workshop identifies how to be engaged-- from connecting to your legislators to joining the lobbying team.
  • There will be an in-depth look at the upcoming legislative session. 
  • Lawmakers will share their experiences and plans. 
  • Learn how to advocate on issues such as gun safety, climate change, social justice and voting rights.
  • Figure out how to get involved in meaningful ways.
  • Learn skills, get informed and become confident in how to defend democracy.


Guest Speaker will be Hilary Franz, the Commission for Public Lands. In her job she protects and manages nearly six million acres of public lands in Washington State – from coastal waters and aquatic reserves, to working forests and farms, to commercial developments and recreation areas. Commissioner Franz is committed to ensuring our public lands are healthy and productive, both today and for future generations.

She is leading the push to make Washington’s lands resilient in the face of climate change, investing in carbon sequestration and clean energy with wind, solar, and geothermal infrastructure.

Registration is $25 and includes lunch and all materials. This year there is a discounted youth ticket at $10 for community members ages 24 and younger, so reach out to friends, family and students and invite them to attend as well.

The Action Workshop will take place in the Student Union Building. Parking for the event is free.

A limited number of scholarships are available if the registration fee would be a barrier to your participation. Apply here.

If you have questions contact LWVWA Lobby Chair Maddy Vonhoff 360-713-1997.

Update: added time of workshop

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Dembowski elected chair of King County Council

Rod Dembowski, Chair
King County Council
Councilmember Rod Dembowski has been elected as the new Chair of the King County Council. 

Dembowski represents north King county, including Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, and Kenmore.

The decision was made on Monday following passage of a reorganization motion approved by the council. The legislation also appointed Reagan Dunn and reappointed Claudia Balducci to serve as Vice Chairs.

“We live in times of increasing economic disparity, where the middle class and our most vulnerable residents face unprecedented challenges,” said Dembowski. 
“King County has a tremendous opportunity to improve every community in our region and the tools to make it happen. I appreciate the trust my colleagues have placed in me to guide that work and Chair the council in 2019.”

Dembowski, who joined the council in 2013, assumes the post from Councilmember Joe McDermott, who served as Chair for the past three years.

“It was a privilege to serve the council, and the county, as Chair for the past three years,” said McDermott. 
“Over the past three years, this council delivered hundreds of millions of dollars to tackle our region’s housing crisis, passed groundbreaking protections for immigrants and refugees in the county, and oversaw the restructuring of county departments to ensure we deliver services equitably and efficiently in the years ahead. I look forward to continue this good, collaborative work as we select new leadership and I wish the best for our new Chair in 2019.”

Balducci was reappointed to her post as Vice Chair, which Dunn assumes the role from former Vice Chair Kathy Lambert.

The legislation also appointed these Councilmembers to chair the following committees:
  • Committee of the Whole – Joe McDermott
  • Budget and Fiscal Management – Claudia Balducci
  • Mobility and Environment – Dave Upthegrove
  • Health, Housing, and Human Services – Jeanne Kohl-Welles
  • Government Accountability and Oversight – Pete von Reichbauer
  • Local Services and Regional Roads & Bridges – Kathy Lambert
  • Law and Justice – Larry Gossett
  • Regional Transit Committee – Claudia Balducci
  • Regional Policy Committee – Pete von Reichbauer
  • Regional Water Quality – Kathy Lambert


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Home sales in Shoreline during December 2018

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




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Emergency response incidents this last weekend

Fire and police response at Viking Grill
Photo by Jamie Malek


There were an unusual number of emergency response incidents this last week that had residents wondering what was going on. All involved multiple emergency vehicles from Shoreline Fire, Medic One, Shoreline and Mountlake Terrace Police, and Washington State Patrol.

Friday afternoon, January 4, at 1pm there was a robbery with a gun in Mountlake Terrace at 23900 52 Ave W.

Shoreline Police responded to assist with securing the perimeter and brought in the Shoreline K9 unit to track. Last direction of travel had the suspect fleeing on foot into Shoreline. Subjects not located.

What residents saw was a large number of police vehicles on both sides of the county line at NE 205th / SW 244th.

Friday evening, January 4, at 7:45pm at 20227 Ballinger Way NE by Ballinger Village there was a two vehicle collision with minor injuries. Fire and police responded.

Washington State Patrol took primary - Ballinger Way is a state highway - with Shoreline Police assisting.

There was a second injury accident around the same time on the freeway. Fire and police used Ballinger as a staging area. Freeway calls get the truck for protection of scene, WSP has primary for freeway accidents but local agencies always respond.

Saturday afternoon, January 5 at 5pm, 14622 15 NE. A person was down behind Viking Sports Bar and Grill, and not breathing well. Aid call, police came in as assist to Aid and Fire.

There was another medical incident near Ballinger on Saturday with three fire rigs responding.

Near Central Market on Saturday, there was a motor vehicle accident.



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Dayton Ave between RB Road and N 183rd may still be closed

Photo by Pamela Alt


As of 2:30pm Monday afternoon, Metro buses were still being routed around the area on Dayton Ave N where a tree brought down a power pole during the windstorm this last weekend.

The road was completely closed on Dayton between Richmond Beach Road and N 183rd.

The power has been restored everywhere in Shoreline and was never out in Lake Forest Park.



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Shoreline City Council selects six applicants for in-person interviews for open council position

Shoreline City Hall
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
At its meeting on Monday evening, January 7, 2019, the Shoreline City Council announced the names of six applicants who will be interviewed for the open seat.

The seat was vacated by Deputy Mayor Jesse Salomon, who was elected to the state senate.

The six - and their neighborhood of residence - are:
  1. Genevieve Arredondo - Echo Lake
  2. David Chen - Echo Lake
  3. Jennifer Greenlee - Ridgecrest
  4. Eben Pobee - Hillwood
  5. Rebeca Rivera - Ridgecrest
  6. Betsy Robertson - Ridgecrest
There were actually 53 applicants, not 49. It was discovered that a technology glitch had left off four applications. City staff tracked them down and their applications were sent in and considered on Monday.

Mayor Will Hall expressed his awe and appreciation at the number and quality of the applicants. He thanked them for their contributions and stated that he hoped they would remain involved.

The council will interview the six finalists on Monday, January 28, 2019.



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Photo: A scratch for every itch

Monday, January 7, 2019

Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler


Happiness is having a scratch for every itch. --- Ogden Nash



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Help garden at Brugger's Bog on Sunday, Jan 13 for a fun, dirty day

Restoration at Brugger's Bog
Sunday, January 13, 2019


It's that beautiful second Sunday of the month again for our January Work Party where the Brugger's Bog Stewards host people just like you who come out to help restore native habitat in your community parks!

The second Sunday, January 13, 2019, come out at 10am for a fun dirty day at Shoreline's very own Bog. Snacks, water, and tools provided, and no experience necessary.

Dress warmly for the weather and come help the Stewards plant, spread mulch, and maintain the near acre of restored space completed by the amazing volunteers over the last year.

See you at the Bog!

--Hannah King-Jahnke



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Gallery at Town Center presents Ethan Lind and Kelsey Skordal


The Gallery at Town Center Presents: 
Ethan Lind and Kelsey Skordal
Through February 16, 2019


The Gallery at Town Center is exhibiting a selection of works by painter Ethan Lind and painter Kelsey Skordal. See these works and the creations of over 80 other local artists during Gallery at Town Center hours: Tuesday – Saturday, Noon to 5pm.


Ethan Lind

After years of drawing and painting Lind was given an etching press by the widow of a printmaker. As an enthusiast of Western and Eastern ink drawing and painting styles he finds a natural attraction to the bold lines of etching and the soft tones of aquatint. Once he learned the craft, he has never looked back.

He finds inspiration from artists of the past from Goya to Gorey. Artists who understood the simplicity of black ink on white paper. He focuses on the everyday. What appears mundane becomes spiritual – the utility pole is an abstract sculpture. Lighthouses are fortresses, trees, philosophers.

“Musicians are common subjects of my etchings and I explore the similarities of music and the visual arts. In the arts, as in life, meaning is found in relationships. Relationships of musical notes, relationships of shapes, and relationships between human beings.”

Kelsey Skordal

Kelsey Skordal is a painter, illustrator, and graphic designer who grew up in western Washington, where she has recently returned to after five years in Colorado.

Her work examines the ideas of surveillance, voyeurism, and the ever-present cell phone camera through candid portraiture of close family, friends, and coworkers. She primarily works in oil paint or charcoal, but has recently been exploring mixed-media pieces consisting of layered acrylics, markers, and color pencils.

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, WA 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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LFP Garden Club to hear from designer / garden coach Kirsten Lints on Tuesday

Sunday, January 6, 2019

Kirsten Lints
Gardens Alive Design
Lake Forest Park Garden Club will hold their meeting Tuesday January 8, 2019 at 9:15am.

Location Bothell Way NE and Ballinger Way NE Town Center upper level by the Stage

General meeting is held from 9:15am to 10am. Coffee and treat break and then at 10:30am our speaker of the month.

This month it is Kirsten Lints, a designer and garden coach, from Gardens Alive Design, will speak on “Garden Landscape Design.”

She will help to educate and empower others to learn more about landscapes and will share helpful tips and creative solutions.

All welcome to come to two free meetings and then could join for $25 a year.

Monthly meetings from September to April. No meeting May to August.

Benefits of joining:

  • Great Speakers
  • Potluck picnic in the summer
  • Potluck summer soiree with spouses and friends included.
  • Occasional small outings
  • A bus trip to special gardens and nurseries when we discover places we want to see.
  • Christmas party in December-potluck
  • You also get a great newsletter every month with really good information on our speakers, up coming events and gardening tips.


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Home sales in Lake Forest Park during December 2018

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






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RBCA to hear about Shoreline Fire and Saltwater Park Restoration Project at Tuesday's meeting


Richmond Beach Community Association General Meeting
Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 7:30pm (meet and greet at 7:00pm)
Richmond Beach Congregational Church

The future, fire and flora at January RBCA meeting

All are welcome to attend the Richmond Beach Community Association’s general meeting. It will be an eclectic but fun evening.

Come and meet the RBCA’s new Executive Director, Teresa Pape. The Shoreline Fire Department will describe beach rescues and provide general updates, including progress on the new eastside station.

That’s not all, Kay Lakey and Friends of Richmond Beach Saltwater Park will have a progress report and lay out what spring and summer will bring for the ongoing invasive species eradication, watering and hillside stabilization efforts.

The meeting is this Tuesday, January 8, at 7:30pm. It is in the lower level of the Richmond Beach Congregational Church. Doors open at 7:00pm and light refreshments will be served.




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Salomon’s replacement would need to file in May to run for full term on Shoreline council

Jesse Salomon has resigned from the
Shoreline City Council to serve in
the state senate
By Evan Smith

The person selected to replace Jesse Salomon on the Shoreline City Council will have little time to decide whether to seek a full four-year term.

That’s because the filing period is May 13-17 for any position on the November 5 general-election ballot.

The Salomon position will be on the November ballot as will those held by Doris McConnell and Keith Scully.

Any position with three or more candidates will also appear on the August 6 primary-election ballot.

Salomon’s position is vacant because Salomon resigned after being elected to the state senate in November.

The six current members of the council will select the replacement from a field of 49 applicants. After executive session on Monday, January 7, the council is expected to name the applicants selected for interviews.


Evan Smith can be reached at schsmith@frontier.com



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Lecture at Edmonds Museum: Assisting Military Veterans

Alvarado-Ramos
Assisting Military Veterans
Lourdes E. “Alfie” Alvarado-Ramos
Director, Washington State Veterans Affairs

Thursday, January 10, 2019, 7:00 - 8:30pm
Edmonds Historical Museum, Edmonds, Washington

Free.

On the evening of January 10, 2019 the Edmonds Historical Museum will host Lourdes E. “Alfie” Alvarado-Ramos, Director of Washington State Veterans Affairs.

Director Alvarado-Ramos will discuss how her office assists military veterans in Washington State including homelessness, suicide prevention, and employment among other transitioning issues.

Her talk is part of the museum’s current exhibit, Washington Remembers World War II, a traveling exhibit from the Secretary of State which runs through January 13, 2019.

The event will take place at the Edmonds Historical Museum, at 118 5th Ave North, downtown Edmonds, from 7:00 to 8:30pm.

Director Alvarado-Ramos is a member of Governor Jay Inslee’s Executive Cabinet and chairs the Washington State Military Transition Council. Her agency leads statewide efforts for seamless transition for members of the military in Washington State communities. She is also currently president of the National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs (NASDVA).

Alfie served 22 years on active duty in the United States Army. She retired as the Command Sergeant Major of Madigan Army Medical Center and Troop Command, Joint Base Lewis McCord. She has also been the recipient of the Army Legion of Merit Medal and Military Order of Medical Merit among state and national awards that include the Governor’s Distinguished Management Leadership Award and the Department of Veteran’s Affairs Secretary’s Leadership Award.

The Museum is located in Edmonds' historic 1910 Carnegie Library at 118 Fifth Avenue North. It is open year-round between 1 and 4pm Wednesday through Sunday, but opens early on market days. Suggested donation in lieu of an admission fee is $5 for adults, and $2 for students.

Learn more at the Museum's website.

If you would like more information about this topic, contact Kattie Kelly, Director 425-774-0900, or email at director@historicedmonds.org.


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Jobs: Equipment Operator in Ballinger neighborhood

WSDOT Equipment Operator - Maintenance Technician 3 

Closing Date: 01/17/2019 11:59pm

WSDOT is looking to fill a Heavy Equipment Operator (MT3) position in our Ballinger Maintenance Shop. This is a great career opportunity for someone to apply their specialized skills in performing a variety of maintenance duties alongside a team of equally dedicated maintenance professionals.

The successful candidate will be dedicated, self-motivated, organized, and possess excellent decision-making and interpersonal skills.

To view the entire posting and apply, please visit: Equipment Operator - Ballinger



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Tree and pole went down in windstorm

As Carl Dinse mentioned in his WeatherWatcher article, Shoreline / LFP got off easy in yesterday's windstorm.

Any power outages we had were very short-lived. Reader Todd Hymas reported that around 9am on Sunday a tree came down and took a utility pole with it across Dayton Ave N. and N 183rd.

The street was closed while repairs were made.

Metro Transit reports at 2:45pm that buses were being rerouted around Dayton Ave N and N 172nd St.

No power outages showed on the City Light outage map at 3pm.

At 10pm three households on NW 204th were without power.

At midnight, City Light still had 2100 households without power - and 3 of them were in Shoreline - none in Lake Forest Park.

An additional 4 were north of the Ship Canal. All the rest, as you can see by the map, were in Seattle and south King county.








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WeatherWatcher: Wind Storm statistics, Forecast

Richmond Beach Station 24 Hour Data and Graph
The wind storm that was forecasted last night hit south of downtown Seattle hard, but spared Shoreline and Lake Forest Park from the strongest of winds. You can see from the graph that the wind picked up very suddenly, as forecasted. Winds peaked at 2:11 AM with a gust of 35 MPH. There was a second peak just after 4 AM with a gust of 34 MPH before things gradually calmed down through the rest of the morning and afternoon.

Shortly after the worst of the storm passed there were no reported power outages within the city limits of Shoreline or Lake Forest Park, according to the Seattle City Light outage map. Most of the power outages were confined to south of downtown Seattle.

Places south such as the I-90 floating bridge, and Sea-Tac Airport (Official weather records) saw gusts up to 60 MPH. Paine Field in Everett (which has the next closest record keeping weather station) lines up with Shoreline seeing a maximum gust of 41 MPH, so this was clearly a south Puget Sound hitting storm. The storm also got the Northwest interior of Western Washington where there was a severe thunderstorm warning issued for areas north of Everett and Whidbey Island.

Forecast: The train of Pacific storms is expected to continue into next weekend. Sunday night into Monday morning some colder air is mixing into the region so we could see some wet snow flakes mixed in with the rain showers Monday morning, no accumulations are expected. Low temperatures are expected to be in the mid 30's Sunday night and Monday night, with a high temperature in the low 40's Monday afternoon with partly sunny skies.

Tuesday our next Pacific storm arrives, bringing up to a half inch of rain. Rain is expected to continue until Thursday evening with breezy conditions at times. Highs are expected to be near 50 with lows in the low-mid 40's.

Friday and through the weekend we are expecting mostly cloudy conditions with the threat of showers. High temperatures near 50, with lows in the lower 40's.


For current weather conditions visit www.shorelineweather.com.



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High school juniors - apply for summer leadership and citizenship programs


Calling all high school Juniors

If you know of a relative, friend or neighbor who will complete their Junior year of high school in 2019, please encourage them to check out these websites for details.

Evergreen Boys State

EBS will be held at the Warm Beach Conference Center, Stanwood, Washington, 
x 1 week (camp), from 16-22 June 2019.

EGS will be held at Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington, 
x 1 week (camp), from 9-15 June 2019. 

Also, please contact John Crawford for additional assistance - including scholarship opportunities
(sponsors) to attend EBS / EGS.

Boys State and Girls State are summer leadership and citizenship programs (separate
one week camps) sponsored by the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary.

  • It is a one-of-a-kind workshop and learning opportunity, unique in the nation …. since 1935 (84 years, and counting).
  • It will challenge students to grow, improve, and achieve - while preparing them for the responsibilities of adulthood.
  • Teaches leadership, governance and civics in a non-partisan manner.
  • Is hands-on, interactive, and fun!
Attendees will have the opportunity to earn additional college scholarships, create lifetime friendships, and add an important milestone to their resume.

For a list of famous / distinguished alumni, see www.wikipedia.org

John Crawford - Recruiting Coordinator, EBS / EGS
American Legion Post 234 - Mountlake Terrace, WA
Email  (206) 542-8952 - home



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Photo: Whoa! An entire bowl for me!

Photo copyright Gloria Z. Nagler


Happy New Year to me!" exclaimed Lydia joyfully. 

(takes so little to please a squirrel when you think about it)



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DEIS released for Town Center - Council COW will discuss at Monday meeting

Saturday, January 5, 2019

DEIS
The City of Lake Forest Park has released the DEIS for Town Center.

The Town Center Plan Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) is now available at YourLFP.com.

Agencies, affected tribes, and members of the public are invited to comment on the DEIS. The comment period will extend for 30 days through midnight Friday, February 1, 2019. 

A public hearing will be held Wednesday, January 16, 2019 from 6:30 to 8:00pm at Lake Forest Park City Hall.

The Lake Forest Park Council Committee of the Whole will be discussing it at a special meeting on Monday January 7, 2019, 6:00 p.m. in the Lake Forest Room, 17425 Ballinger Way NE

AGENDA

6pm Discussion Topics
  1. Review high points of the DEIS published on January 2nd and discuss any comments received to date; discuss how outcomes from the EIS will help the City determine: 
    1. Direction for Town Center Plan—preferred development threshold; building height limits; potential for bonus density
    2. Potential capital improvement priorities
    3. Elements to be addressed in the code amendment and design standards and guidelines
  2. Town Center Plan outline – review and discuss anticipated plan contents, including the Program for Action component 
  3. Updates on Code amendments, design standards and guidelines, and key topics: 
    1. Status of Planning Commissions work and input 
    2. List of items to be resolved based on outcomes of EIS process 
  4. Looking ahead to January/February COW meetings (schedule for meetings and topics to be discussed) and the formal adoption process for the Town Center Plan, Code Amendments, and Design Standards and Guidelines 
8pm Adjourn


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Royal Caribbean Cruise Event in Lake Forest Park Jan 15

Expedia CruiseShipCenters in Lake Forest Park, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Suite A015, will be having a Cruise Event on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at their location on the upper level of Town Center (Ballinger side).

Call the office to RSVP - 206-347 8777




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Managing beavers in urban settings

Learn all about managing beavers in urban settings at the next meeting of the Thornton Creek Alliance.

There will be a panel discussion with representatives from Seattle Public Utilities (Deb Heiden), Seattle Parks (Patti Bakker), and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (Ezekial Rohloff).

Thursday, January 17, 2019
6:30 pm social half-hour
7:00 pm program begins
Maple Leaf Lutheran Church, 10005 32nd Ave. NE, Seattle, 98125

This event is free of charge and open to the public.



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Book Review by Aarene Storms: Thunderhead

Thunderhead by Neil Shusterman
Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman  (Scythe series #2)

Time has passed since the last page of book #1, and the characters have been busy: Cira is now a junior scythe, working with the kindly Scythe Curie and trying to change the flawed scythe society from within.

Rowan is now an outlaw, gleaning those scythes he deems to be the worst sources of corruption. And a new character, Greyson, is selected by the Thunderhead itself for an assignment nobody seems to comprehend.

Excellent world building and characters and an ending that you definitely will not see coming.

Minimal cussing, some bloodshed and death, no sex on the page.

This book does not stand alone: read Scythe first, then Thunderhead, then join the rest of us in waiting impatiently for the release of book #3 *The Toll* sometime next year.  Highly recommended for ages 14 to adult.


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

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



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