Find out what you need for your home remodel project from the experts

Monday, March 11, 2019



Free workshops and vendor fair for your home improvement projects
Tuesdays, March 26, April 23, and May 28
6:00 to 8:00pm, City Hall lobby
17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98133

Find out what permits and paperwork you need before you start your home remodel project.

How many different types of workers will you be dealing with? How can you evaluate construction companies? Plumbers? Electricians?

Where do you even start?

Home improvement season is coming! Do you have a home improvement project in mind, but need some guidance to get started? Is it a house remodel or addition; subdivision of property; or a driveway, drainage, deck, sewer, or a tree project? Our workshops can help you take the next steps.

The City of Shoreline is offering you free information to help you get started. Make a 15 minute appointment and a technical reviewer will go over your project with you.

Technical reviewers will be available by appointment to help with questions regarding your house, property, land uses, and street as well as City requirements and permit information. Visit shorelinewa.gov/homeimprovement to make an appointment with a technical reviewer.

Go early and talk to the experts at the vendor tables. You have a two hour window from 6-8pm to talk to as many as you want. Collect contact information and follow up with the ones you need.

In addition to appointments with technical reviewers, there will also be a vendor fair of building, design, and construction related resources. 
These vendors will include architects, contractors, lending institutions, materials suppliers, and other design consultants. 
You do not need an appointment to come in and talk with any of these vendors, so feel free to stop by between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m.

Don't be the guy who just digs into a project and hits a gas line or water main. Or the one whose project gets stopped for lack of proper permits.

If you want to know more about the Home Improvement workshop or vendor fair, contact Permit Services Manager Jarrod Lewis at 206-801-2521 or jlewis@shorelinewa.gov.

The price is right. It's free.




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Senate passes ‘nation’s best’ reforms on mother-in-law units - referred to House

Mother-in-law cottage or
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Senate voted 38-10 Monday to smooth the way for homeowners to add mother-in-law suites, backyard cottages, and other accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

Senate Bill 5812, sponsored by Sen. Guy Palumbo (D-Maltby), requires certain cities and counties to adopt ordinances and zoning regulations to authorize accessory dwelling units.

“We have a housing and homelessness crisis and our constituents are demanding that we deal with the supply problem,” said Palumbo. 
“ADUs represent a happy medium since they can increase housing density within the framework of existing neighborhoods without changing the neighborhood character. This is low hanging fruit to ease the housing shortage.”

Called “the nation’s best ADU reform,” by the Sightline Institute, the bill requires cities with populations greater than 10,000, and cities with populations between 2,500 and 10,000 within transit service districts, to adopt ADU ordinances. The ordinances must allow ADUs on lots with single-family housing units and may not impose exorbitant impact fees or prohibitive regulations.

The bill exempts cities that have already instituted or are currently working on ADU ordinances. In addition, it allows for local tree retention policies and exempts historical districts.

The bill now goes to the state House of Representatives for consideration.



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Photo: Good Night Moon

Good night Moon
Photo by Jan Hansen


goodnight stars, goodnight air

goodnight noises everywhere.

-Margaret Wise Brown



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Alyssa Mastromonaco and Phillip Margolin lead off the week at Third Place Books' author events

Another full week of authors appearing at Third Place Books this week, including best-sellers Alyssa Mastromonaco and Phillip Margolin.

Tickets are required for Mastromonaco and can be obtained at TPB with the purchase of her new book.

Third Place Books is on the upper level of Town Center at the intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE in Lake Forest Park.

Monday, March 11 at 7pm at Third Place Books Lake Forest Park 
Alyssa Mastromonaco in conversation with Dan Pfeiffer

So Here’s the Thing…: Notes on Growing Up, Getting Older, and Trusting Your Gut

From the New York Times bestselling author of Who Thought This Was a Good Idea? comes a fun, frank book of reflections, essays, and interviews on topics important to young women, ranging from politics and career to motherhood and making and sustaining relationships of all kinds in the age of social media. Alyssa Mastromonaco is back with a bold, no-nonsense, and no-holds-barred twenty-first-century girl's guide to life, tackling the highs and lows of bodies, politics, relationships, moms, education, life on the internet, and pop culture. Tickets required; tickets are available at thirdplacebooks.com. 

Tuesday, March 12 at 7pm at Third Place Books Lake Forest Park
Phillip Margolin
The Perfect Alibi

Robin Lockwood is a young lawyer with a prestigious small law firm and a former MMA fighter who helped pay for Yale Law School with her bouts. Now, she has to mastermind two impossible cases, trying to find the hidden truth that links the two of them. Phillip Margolin, the master of the legal thriller, returns in one of his twistiest, most compelling crime novels yet.

Wednesday, March 13 at 7pm at Third Place Books Lake Forest Park
Peter Heller
The River

From the best-selling author of The Dog Stars, this is a masterful tale of wilderness survival in the vein of Into the Wild and The Call of the Wild. It is the story of two college friends on a wilderness canoe trip -- a gripping tale of a friendship tested by fire, white water, and violence.

Thursday, March 14 at 7pm at Third Place Books Lake Forest Park
Taylor Jenkins Reid
Daisy Jones and the Six

From the author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo comes a gripping novel about the rise and fall of an iconic 70s rock group and their beautiful, complex lead singer—soon to be a limited TV series from Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, with a screenplay by the writers of The Disaster Artist.

Friday, March 15 at 6pm at Third Place Books Lake Forest Park
Brad Taylor
Intentional Success: The Power of Entrepreneurship

Intentional Success is written for the aspiring entrepreneur, the business professional, the dreamer and the doer. Taken from actual life lessons, the book provides a real-world viewpoint on what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur. 

Sunday, March 17 at 6pm at Third Place Books Lake Forest Park
Young Adult Author Panel featuring Traci Chee, Jessica Cluess, Tara Sim, Erin Summerill, and Parker Peeveyhouse

Join us for an exciting evening of storycraft and conversation with five acclaimed YA novelists: Traci Chee (The Storyteller), Jessica Cluess (A Sorrow Fierce and Falling), Tara Sim (Firestarter), Erin Summerill (Once A King), and Parker Peeveyhouse (The Echo Room).




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Rep. Lauren Davis gets her third bill passed by the House

Rep. Lauren Davis with Rep. Eric Gonzalez and Rep. Alex Hur 
She said "Very grateful to these two for their help 
on my first criminal justice reform bill!"


New representative Lauren Davis, D-32 has had her third bill passed by the state House of Representatives in Olympia.

All three bills deal with aspects of the opioid epidemic.

The first two bills Rep. Davis passed through the House were HB 1528 and HB 1529.

HB 1528 directs the Health Care Authority to establish a registry of approved recovery residences to be provided to the public. This is designed to ensure that those people who receive treatment for Substance Use Disorder have the ability to find the safe and supportive living environments they need while in recovery.

Reps Ryu, D-32 and Pollet D-46 were co-sponsors.

HB 1529 removes a limitation placed on applicants looking for work as peer counselors for sufferers of Substance Use Disorder. Current law prevents those who have been involved in the justice system from employment as peer counselors. This of course creates an issue since these counselors who suffered from Substance Use Disorder have typically been involved in the justice system before their treatment. HB 1529 gives these qualified applicants the opportunity they need to receive employment.

You can view the hearing on both of these bills at this link. The bills are covered back to back.

The third bill, HB 2066 deals with restrictions on driver's licenses.

Under current law, the Department of Licensing must revoke a person’s driver's license if they are convicted of a felony during which a motor vehicle “is used.” The term “is used” is so broad that it includes drug possession in a parked vehicle, stolen property in the trunk of a car and being a passenger in someone else’s vehicle. 

Rep. Davis commented,

Not having a license creates huge barriers to going to work, going to counseling and picking up one’s children from daycare. 
My bill, HB 2066, changes this statute to direct the Department of Licensing to only revoke a person’s license when the sentencing court determines it is in the interest of public safety to do so. It passed off the House floor 96-1!

Rep. Gerry Pollet, D-46 was a co-sponsor of the bill. 

Next the bills will be sent to the Senate. If the Senate also passes the bills, they will be sent to Governor Inslee for signature and then enacted into law.

Rep. Davis represents the 32nd Legislative District which includes all of Shoreline and Woodway and portions of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, and northwest Seattle.



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KING 5 TV does story on welcome mats for refugees

Photo by Luanne Brown
Following our story on volunteers in Lake Forest Park making welcome mats for refugee families, KING 5 TV did a nice segment on the event. (See our story here)

The rugs being crocheted at the Lake Forest Park out of recycled fabric are more than works of art. They're signs of compassion.

You can view it HERE


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Richmond Highlands Neighborhood dedicates their mural


Photos by Steven H. Robinson

On Saturday, March 9, 2019, the Richmond Highlands Neighborhood Association proudly dedicated their new mural with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Rain was threatened but the day turned out sunny


The mural is on the back of the building housing Spiro's Pizza and Pasta Restaurant and faces N 185th St. It is highly visible from southbound Aurora and serves to mark the neighborhood territory.

Leaders and family of Richmond Highlands Neighborhood Association


The mural prominently features the Interurban Trolley, whose tracks cut through that property on its way to Firlands Sanitorium.

Mural artist Will Schlough


The mural artist was Will Schlough and the mural committee chair was Robin McClelland. Other speakers at the event included Shoreline Councilmember Keith McGlashan, building owner Evan Voltsis, and Neighborhoods Coordinator Constance Perenyi.

Robin McClelland


The Richmond Highlands Neighborhood is roughly bounded by Aurora on the east, N 185th / RB Road on the north, N 165 / SCC / Shoreview Park / on the south/southwest, and 8th NW on the west.

See the map of Shoreline neighborhoods HERE



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Are you concerned about this intersection?

Greenwood Ave N, 160th St. and Innis Arden Way.

Are you concerned about this intersection? We are!


This is the intersection at Greenwood Ave N, 160th St. and Innis Arden Way.

Come hear representatives from the City of Shoreline and Shoreline Community College, including President Cheryl Roberts and CFO Stuart Trippel, discuss upcoming improvements on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 7pm at the Highland Terrace Neighborhood Association (HTNA) monthly meeting.

Location: Highland Terrace Elementary School Library, 100 N 160th St, 98133.



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Come join the community effort at Twin Ponds North


Restoration at Twin Ponds North
Saturday, March 16th, from 10-noon


On Saturday, March 16, 2019 from 10am - noon, the Washington Native Plant Urban Forest Stewards will be hosting a community work party, at Twin Ponds North. Everyone is Welcome!

We meet on the far NW side of the park, along 155th street, west of the parking lot.

Please dress warmly and bring gloves, hand pruners, and water. We will also have gloves, tools, water, and cookies on site.

Contact us with any questions at northtwinpondsrestoration@gmail.com

~If you know of anyone else who would love to join us, please feel free to pass on the invitation. We hope you are able to join us. ~


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New Shoreline firefighters join the union


Shoreline Professional Firefighters Local 1760 swore in their newest union brothers and sister on Friday, March 8, 2019.

Probationary Firefighters Ingraham, Horner and Reed.



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Rob Oxford: Should I Stay or Should I Go… Now?

Newman Smith High School
Dallas, Texas


By Rob Oxford


It will have been 40 years ago this May that I graduated from high school as a charter member of The Newman Smith Class of 1979, which of course means a 40th High School Reunion.

Now there are several factors that must be considered before deciding on whether I will be attending any planned celebration. First, my senior year was the only year I attended Newman Smith. My Mother accepted a promotion within Xerox Corporation that would require more hours spent at her office and as it was, her daily commute was already rather lengthy. So, without much input from their only son still living at home, my parents decided they would be selling the home they built in the little town of Colleyville, TX. (which is no longer a “little town”) and be moving closer to downtown Dallas where she had been working for several years already.

Subsequently, I didn’t really know that many people in my senior class at Newman Smith. In fact, I’ve probably gotten to know most of them a lot better since becoming "friends" on Facebook. Granted there was a group of 6 or 8 of us that hung out, but I was still the “new” kid and that actually suited me just fine.

Colleyville is where I lived for most of my “formidable years” and where I had attended school since the 7th grade. So why would a teenager agree to, if not be eager to move to a different school district for his final year of high school? Why was the prospect of meeting new people and making new friends enticing when it should have been worrisome?

My Freshman year in high school was all I had hoped it would be. My middle brother had just graduated the year before and he was a stud. He was a great athlete, the teachers liked him, the coaches loved him, the girls were crazy about him and I… well, I was “Desi’s little brother” and for all intents and purposes you’d have thought I’d had it made.

Unfortunately for me, the two years that followed weren’t as glamorous as I had hoped that they'd be. I didn’t quite meet the coach's expectations on the football field, I wasn’t a very good student and to a certain extent I felt I was no longer “fitting in” as a Grapevine Mustang. The thought of starting over didn’t seem to bother me in the least. After all, we’d moved around quite a lot while my Dad was still on active duty in the military, so I was somewhat used to packing and unpacking.

But herein lies the dilemma. I graduated from one high school but have fonder memories of my time spent at another. Do I attend both reunions? I believe there may have been a 10-year, I’m certain there was a 20, but if I go, this will be my first.

So, should I stay? Or should I go?

I don’t mean to sound ungrateful as I’m sure there will be hours of hard work put into planning a fun weekend of events, I’m just trying to justify the expense of flying to Dallas for what could possibly be much ado about nothing? Do people really want to know what I’ve been up to since tossing my mortarboard cap into the air all those years ago?

Exactly what is the purpose of gathering together 40 years later? Won’t someone be keeping score? Someone’s always keeping score, right? Who’s no longer with us and may they rest in peace? Who's spent time in prison? How many times have you been married or divorced? How many times have you gone to rehab? Where do you spend your summer/winter vacations? Whose kid is a doctor and whose kid still lives at home in the basement? That guy (me) looks a lot older whereas that guy (the star QB) hasn’t changed a bit.

Quite honestly there are things about high school I don’t want to remember and things of which I wish not to be reminded. But then again, if gathering together for one short weekend over dinner and cocktails means time spent laughing, reminiscing and genuinely reconnecting, then I’ll take the good with the bad. However, if my friend Stuart brings up the fact that I got paddled for saying “Coach Rushing gets high on TV Dinners," well then the fur is certainly going to fly.

I’ve haven’t yet decided on whether I’ll be attending either of these upcoming high school reunions, but I love where I’ve been in life. I love what I’ve done. I love the good as well as the bad, what I’ve seen, who I’ve met and all that I have accomplished. I also love my kids and I love my wife and if I do decide to attend, I look forward to walking into the venue with her on my arm.



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Obituary: Dr. Richard (Dick) Eno Rust

Sunday, March 10, 2019

Richard Eno Rust 1926-2019

Seattle -- Dr. Richard (Dick) Eno Rust died at home Thursday, February 28, 2019 in the company of his six children. He was 92. Devoted husband, beloved father, treasured grandfather, and much-loved family physician, Dr. Rust was born in Des Moines, Iowa on August 14, 1926, the oldest son of Orville and Betty Rust. In WWII he served in the Navy as a radio technician. He married his sweetheart Nancy Kayley Shuttleworth in 1949 and received his MD from the University of Iowa Medical School in 1952.

Dick and Nancy moved to Seattle in 1953 where Dick completed a residency at Providence Hospital. In 1954, he opened his private practice, Highland Clinic in Shoreline, which later merged with Edmonds Family Medicine. With its focus on integrated care for the whole person, the practice of Family Medicine gave expression to all of the qualities for which Dr. Rust will be remembered: his kindness and gentleness, curiosity about other people, capacity to both listen carefully and advise forthrightly, and his interest in always learning new things.

These qualities drew Dr. Rust to serve the medical profession in numerous ways. He served on the board of Northwest Hospital, was active in the King County chapter of the American Academy of Family Physicians and in Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility, and he interviewed applicants to University of Washington’s program in Family Medicine. Dr. Rust also acted as Shoreline High School team doctor for many years. He was a founder of First Choice Health and member of its board until this February.

As a physician Dick kept long hours; his personal life also brimmed over with all the activities and interests his boundless energy and perpetual optimism made room for. He especially enjoyed hiking, skiing, bicycling, and international travel. Along with appreciating every genre of fine art, Dick was an avid reader, enjoying works of history in particular.

Dick is preceded in death by his wife Nancy and brother Rod. Memories of his life will be cherished by his six children, Martha (and spouse Leslie Myrick), David (Janice Reebs), Steven (Cate Brigden), Michael (Julia Sabo), Amy, and Elizabeth; three grandchildren, Arcadia Smails and grandson-in-law Rodney Minott, Alexa Rust, and Benjamin Rust; and one great grandson, Joseph Minott.

A celebration of Dick’s life will be held on March 30 from 3:00-5:00 at Horizon House at 900 University St. in Seattle (off-street parking available at the corner of University St. and 9th Avenue).

Memorial donations may be made to Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility at 4500 9th Ave NE, Suite 300, Seattle 98105 or at https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/wpsr.



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Photo: Twinset of headless birds

Sympatico Swans
Photo by Gloria Z Nagler


Gloria found this pair on Lake Washington last week. I'm always surprised that we have swans here. I think of them gliding on summery ponds in Europe or starring in Russian ballets.

DKH



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For the Birds: Who’s that knocking on my chimney cap?

Intergrade flicker--Red-shafted malar stripe with yellow-shafted
red dot on back of head, Photo by Elaine Chuang
By Christine Southwick

Are your chimney caps and vent caps being attacked? They won’t really be hurt — it just sounds like it.

Male Flickers are starting to drum on telephone poles, and any other echoing surface, the louder the better.

Females judge the fitness of a potential mate by how loud he can drum. 

Telephone poles, trunks, and most branches don’t resonate too well, so the males go for metal surfaces. 

The good news is that males will stop using metal surfaces and return to wood and vocalizations, once a mate is acquired.

Red-shafted flicker father teaching youngster where to eat
Photo by Elaine Chuang
Flickers are unusual in the woodpecker family — they are often found on the ground eating their favorite foods - ants and beetles. 

You will still see them on tree trunks and limbs hunting for bugs, plus they nest and sleep in larger trees.

Flickers, the most common woodpecker in Washington, are considered a keystone or indicator species. 

Their presence is used to judge the health of a wooded area because their many nest-holes (usually abandoned after nesting) are used by small owls, wood ducks, bluebirds, swallows, wrens, and small mammals like the Douglas Squirrel. 

See additional information HERE 

Northern Flicker in tree by Elaine Chuang
Flickers create nest holes in dying trees, old telephone poles, fence posts and house siding (close-by nest boxes will help with the last issue). 

It usually takes up to fourteen days for the pair to excavate the 8-16-inch-deep hole for the 5-8 eggs. 

The flickers that are in our area are usually Red-Shafted Flickers, with salmon-red underside wing and tail feathers. 

The males have a red malar stripe. 

Flickers migrate a little southerly in the winter, and back to the northern part of their range in the spring. 

During the winter months yellow-shafted flickers will sometimes be seen here.

Red shafted -a beautiful bird
Photo by Elaine Chuang
We know that the ranges of these two subspecies overlap since we sometimes see Intergrade flickers. 

Intergrade flickers have a mixture of some red-shafted flicker markings, and some markings of yellow-shafted flickers (male yellow-shafted have black malar stripe, and all yellow-shafted have a red spot on the back of their heads which red-shafted do not). 

Sometimes these flickers have red-colored under-wing feathers, other times yellow-colored under-wing feathers.

If flickers drumming on your house and chimney vents are driving you crazy, don’t worry. The flickers will stop within a month. 

More info on how to get these protected flickers to stop pounding on your siding HERE.



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Parent Leadership Training Institute Spring 2019


The Parent Leadership Training Institute at Everett Community College is an 11 week course for parents and other community members who want to learn leadership, advocacy and democracy skills and make a difference in their communities and schools.

The institute is led by two Shoreline women, Adie Simmons with Cathy Liu Scott.

The course offers 5 college credits and is taught by experienced instructors and guest speakers.

If you have children 3 to 12 years of age, the course includes a free Children's Leadership Training Institute that teaches civics and reading skills.

Apply HERE. Questions? Contact Cathy 206-295-2766.




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Photo: It's cookie time

Ruby is headed for a career in marketing
Photo by Cynthia Sheridan
The Girl Scouts were out in full force at Shoreline Safeway on Saturday.

Ruby added a creative twist by wearing a cardboard hat to advertise her product.

There are currently 1.8 million girls and 800,000 adults participating in the Girl Scouts of America organization.

Their most recently debuted cookie is the caramel chocolate chip, which is gluten free. Locate cookie sellers near you HERE

On Sunday, they will be at Third Place Books, QFCs, Albertsons, Safeways, Thriftway, Central Market, Fred Meyer, JoAnn Fabric, and other locations.

--Cynthia Sheridan



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Kellogg Knights wrestling team wins first two matches of the season

The Kellogg Knights Middle School kicked off the wrestling season on Friday night with matches against the Meadowdale Vikings and the Brier Terrace Bulldogs.

In the first match of the season the Knights faced off against Meadowdale. The match started well for Kellogg as they grabbed a forfeit at 81 pounds and a pin from George Fernandez at 88 pounds for an early 12-0 lead. The teams traded wins over the next five weights as the Knights held on to the lead thanks in part to a narrow 13-11 win by Porter Lewis at 108 pounds and a first round pin by Peter Grimm at 118 pounds. 

Meadowdale would rally by winning four matches in row and five of six, included back-to-back one point wins at 133 and 140 pounds. Those close losses prevented the Vikings from running up the team score as they took a 42-33 lead.

At 167 pounds Knight wrestler Cage Jensen put an end to Meadowdale’s momentum, making quick work of his opponent with a first round pin. Following Jensen, Ryder Baldwin also got a first round pin for Kellogg at 178 pounds to give Kellogg the lead again at 45-42. After Kellogg received a forfeit at 188 pounds the Knights sent out Jessie Gigrich at 218 pounds. Gigrich used a vicious head-and-arm to toss his opponent from his feet straight to his back for a huge pin that gave the team an insurmountable lead on their way to the 57-54 victory.

In Kellogg’s second match they went against the Brier Terrace Bulldogs. The match started in a similar fashion to the Meadowdale match as Brier Terrace took a slight 15-12 lead thanks to an 8-6 win at 103 pounds. Kellogg wrestler Porter Lewis stepped on the mat at 108 pounds and pinned his opponent in just over a minute to take back the lead at 18-15. Sparked by Lewis, Kellogg won six matches in a row, highlighted by a dramatic 13-11 overtime victory by Ole Burns at 128 pounds. 

Thanks to some forfeits in the upper weights and another pin from Gigrich at 218 pounds the Knights ran away with Bulldogs for a 75-30 victory.

Kellogg’s next match will next Tuesday, March 12th, as they host the Evergreen Timberwolves.

Kellogg 57 - Meadowdale 54
@ Brier Terrace
*No pin times available

81: Kaiju Ferguson KEL win by forfeit
88: George Fernandez KEL pinned Carter Ortiz
93: Joe Kautzman MD pinned Jared Atherton
98: Sophia Vasile MD pinned Alessia Godsey
103: Shokan Conway-Yuasa KEL pinned Jacob Roark
108: Porter Lewis KEL dec. Jordan Sayer 13-11
113: Lucas Padilla MD pinned Jake Lockwood
118: Peter Grimm KEL pinned Jacob Armstrong
123: Mlortan Bissel pinned Matthew Littell
128: Isaiah Bishop MD Ole Burns
133: Jackson Bishop MD dec. Matthew Curtis 14-13
140: Kellen Reed MD dec. Malachi Stream 9-8
148: Max Rutledge KEL pinned Raymundo Herrea
157: Mason Parris MD win by forfeit
167: Cage Jensen KEL pinned Josiah Ortega
178: Ryder Baldwin KEL pinned Branden Ryder
188: Ramy Abdalla KEL win by forfeit
218: Jessie Gigrich KEL pinned Orian Huigen
248: Isaiah Lewis MD pinned Jacob Smith
278: Deandre Washington MD win by forfeit

Kellogg 75 - Brier Terrace 30
@ Brier Terrace

81: Kaiju Ferguson KEL win by forfeit
88: Sam Treperinas BT pinned George Fernandez 1:51
93: Jared Atherton KEL win by forfeit
98: Dani Cortezzo BT pinned Alessia Godsey 0:33
103: Mason Cutler BT dec. Shokan Conway-Yuasa 8-6
108: Poorter Lewis KEL pinned Sam McAtee 1:15
113: Jake Lockwood KEL pinned Mara Cortezzo 1:14
118: Peter Grimm KEL pinned Jake Bode 2:30
123: Matthew Littell KEL win by forfeit
128: Ole Burns KEL dec. Hunter Geer 13-11 OT
133: Matthew Curtis KEL pinned Michael LePorte 0:28
140: Ryan Acheson BT dec, Malachi Stream 11-8
157: Madison Ng BT win by forfeit
167: Cage Jensen KEL win by forfeit
178: Ryder Baldwin KEL win by forfeit
188: Ramy Abdalla KEL win by forfeit
218: Jessie Gigrich KEL pinned Dillanger Wichman 0:23
248: Connor McDonald BT pinned Jacob Smith 2:02

Kellogg Record: 2-0

--Coach Clark Norton



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Author Denise Frisino at the American Legion


Photos and text by Jerry Pickard


On Tuesday, March 5, 2019 Post 227 American Legion hosted award winning author, teacher, actress, director, and producer Denise Frisino.

Japanese spy Kamekichi Yamamoto


Denise explained how she researched and wrote her historical fiction book "Orchids of War". 

The book is based on the Japanese spies who were on our west coast from Alaska to Mexico and on Hawaii in the 1920's and up to the attack on Pearl Harbor. 

She showed a slideshow identifying key spies and maps of areas of military importance that were under observation in preparation for war. 

  
Denise poses with WWII Veterans after meeting. 
Merlin Staaz, Dwight Stevens and Denise Frisino  

She lectured to a packed house of Post members and guests for an hour followed by a question and answer period. 


After her presentation Post Commander Larry Fischer and Sgt. at Arms Randall Kehrer presented her with a Certificate of Appreciation.



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Northshore Fire sending a team to the Stairclimb

Photo courtesy Northshore Fire

Northshore firefighters were recently at Third Place Books at Lake Forest Park Town Center, raising funds for their team's participation in the Columbia Center stairclimb on Sunday, March 10, 2019. 

Firefighters climb the 69 floors in full gear.

The event is a benefit for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and gives the participants bragging rights!


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Change the batteries in your smoke alarms

Spring forward and check your smoke alarms. Even those hard wired into your house have backup batteries that need to be changed.

Check your carbon monoxide alarms and replace batteries.

Check the manufacturer date on both — if older than 10 years your alarm needs replacing.

Check the expiration dates on your emergency food and water supplies. If they will expire in the next six months, take them out of storage and use them. Replace them with new supplies.



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Photo: Well-fed coyote

Photo by Bill Schnall


Bill Schnall looked out his window at 9am on March 3rd and saw this guy sauntering down his Innis Arden driveway.

He looks calm, confident and well-fed (not by the Schnalls!).

Just another reminder to convince your cats to be indoor only and closely supervise your small dogs in the back yard.

PAWS recommends a pop can with a couple of inches of small rocks / gravel to use as a shaker to haze coyotes away from your property. And of course, don't leave pet food outside.


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Neighbors share breakfast and bids for Third Place Commons

Milner Family Fiddles entertained the room

Photos by Steven H. Robinson

It was a packed house for the Friends of the Third Place Commons Breakfast on Thursday, March 7, 2019.


Commons Executive Director Amy Whittenberg welcomed the crowd and talked about the theme of this year's event - Won't You Be My Neighbor - and how The Commons invokes our sense of connectedness and community.


Board Member Casey Smirniotopoulos (left) was the MC for the event. Here, she addresses the crowd to talk about The Commons and the benefits that it offers to the community.

Keynote speaker was Mónica Guzmán, founder of The Evergrey and former writer/columnist for The Seattle Times, GeekWire, and The Daily Beast.


Norman Lieberman, right, Board and Breakfast Chair, presented the Friends of the Community Award to community activist and friend to all she meets, Anne Stadler.

Anne has spent decades doing good work both professionally and as a volunteer to seek solutions to world issues through nonviolence and alternative methods of conflict resolution, all in service of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s vision of the Beloved Community.

Anne was also the original catalyst for, and a founding board member of, our very own nonprofit organization, Friends of Third Place Commons!


Ross Henderson ran a lively, fast-paced auction with a little something for everyone. Auctioned off were restaurant experiences, theatre tickets, live music performances, two original paintings by artist Meenakshi Sinha, spa services, a fly fishing course, and naturally a gift certificate to Third Place Books!


Honey Bear bakery provided the breakfast, and the servers were volunteers from Interact - the youth Rotary group associated with the Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park.

Update: corrected titles for Casey and Norman

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Photo: Hoping for Spring

Friday, March 8, 2019

Anemones and Forget Me Nots
Spring 2018
Hoping for Spring.....

It won't be long now! The spring equinox is on Wednesday, March 20.

Be ready to celebrate the first day of Spring and the end of winter.

Anemones and Forget Me Nots will be among the first flowers to bloom.



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American Legion St. Patrick Saturday Breakfast Mar 16

Veterans, Auxiliary members and all members of the community are invited to a pancake, link sausage, bacon and scrambled egg breakfast with coffee, tea, milk and juice, served by the American Legion Post 227.

The breakfast will be served from 8:30 to 11:00am on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the Post 227 building, 14521 17th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155 (the corner of NE 146th St and 17th Ave NE.)

The breakfast is being held to allow the post to serve the community while raising money for Veterans and Post activities; an $8 donation per person is suggested. Children under age 8 eat free.

Post members welcome your attendance. All families, friends and kids are welcome! This is a great family gathering.

While you are at the breakfast, you can check out the Post Library that includes a large collection of militarily related books, video tapes and DVDs. Any of these can be checked out, used and returned by community members without charge.

Also, you can learn more about Post 227 at their website.




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Art/Business Bootcamp: Becoming a Festival Standout


Art/Business Bootcamp: Becoming a Festival Standout
Art/Business Workshop
Saturday, April 13, 9am - 5pm
Shoreline City Hall – 17500 Midvale Ave N. Shoreline, WA 98133


Deep dive into the world of Festival Art Sales: Join us for a full day discussing the ins and outs of selling artwork in a festival or street fair environment. Workshop includes a panel discussion and mock jury lead by regional event leaders from the Best of the Northwest, Pike Place Market, Phinney Winter Festival and Shoreline Arts Festival.

Learn how to define yourself as an artist and identify your core customers, and use that awareness to drive your marketing decisions. Target festivals that can best showcase your work and develop effective jury application materials. Discover critical techniques to create a professional mini-storefront imbued with your style, and learn how to engage customers to maximize show sales and have the best possible festival experience.

Workshop Highlights:
  • Observe a Mock Jury by industry professionals.
  • Pre-submit a jury photo and/or artist statement for feedback from panel members.
  • Learn how to design a booth display.
  • Engage in customer sales role play – learn how to close the sale!
  • Actively work on your Artist Statement with same-day guidance and feedback.
  • Working lunch – box lunch and snacks included with registration fee.



About the Panelists:

David Dickinson
As the Daystall and Arts Program Manager at Pike Place Market David Dickinson is deeply engaged with the Pacific Northwest Art Community. The Pike Place Market crafts market began more than 40 years ago and now represents 225 local and regional craftspeople.

Jessie Hammer
Jessie Hammer is the Coordinator of the Phinney Neighborhood Association’s Winter Festival and Crafts Fair, a fundraising event now in its 38th year that annually hosts 120 juried artists and crafters and draws up to 5,00 attendees. Prior to that, Jessie worked as events coordinator for Apulent Catering in Ballard and was responsible for coordinating an average of 150+ events/year. She has a degree in journalism from Western Washington University.

Lorie Hoffman
As the Executive Director of the Shoreline-LFP Arts Council, part of Lorie Hoffman’s responsibilities include organizing the Shoreline Arts Festival. She works on the big picture balancing artists, musicians, food vendors, sponsors, and community activities.

Nancy Whittaker
Nancy Whittaker is the Board Chair of the Northwest Art Alliance which produces the Best of the Northwest and Art in the Park. She is also the owner of the Museo Art Gallery showcasing contemporary art and fine crafts on Whidbey Island.

About the Instructors:

Jody McCrain
Co-founder of McCrain Photography, Jody McCrain has been involved with the art festival world for the past nine years. She and her husband, Phil McCrain, have participated in many local and regional festivals throughout the Northwest. She has also served as co-director of the Shoreline Artists’ Market for the past six years (last five with Sella Rush). She is a member of the Northwest Art Alliance (Best of the Northwest) Board, and she recently accepted the position of Artist Selection and Jury Pool Coordinator. Having experienced festivals from both the artist and business side, Jody is excited to share with other artists the highs and lows of this journey.

Sella Rush
Shoreline-based jewelry artist Sella Rush (of Shi-Shi Design) has been selling her handmade pieces in the Pacific NW for eight years. During that time, she’s been accepted, wait-listed, and–shockingly–rejected for festivals and markets throughout the area. Sella has also served as co-coordinator (with Jody McCrain) of the Shoreline Arts Festival’s Artist Marketplace for the past five years. As an active artist and festival organizer, Sella is very happy to share with her fellow artists the lessons she’s learned on both sides of the glass.

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





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Lake Forest Park Police Department is recruiting for Lateral Police Officer

The City of Lake Forest Park, a vibrant community located just north of Seattle, has one immediate opening for a Lateral / Post-Police Academy Graduate Officer. 

Starting salary $65K (Entry) to $81K (Top Step). Lateral hires may be eligible for up to $10,000 signing bonus and 80 hours of vacation upon hire. 

Application materials may be obtained online or by contacting Lee Aalund 206-957-2806.

Online job applications will not be accepted for this position. Applicants must complete a Lateral Police Officer Application and submit it via email (attachment) or U.S. mail.

Interested in learning more about the Lake Forest Department? Joining us for a "Ride-Along"?

Police Officer candidates wishing to learn more about the Lake Forest Police Department and its operations and mission/vision/values/goals may wish to join an officer for a ride-along. City required ride-along application must be completed prior to the date of the scheduled appointment. Please contact Captain Paul Armbrust at 206-364-8216 for more information and/or to schedule a ride-along for Police Officer job applicants.



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Appointments available for the Mar 26 Shoreline Home Improvement consults



There are still slots available for the March 26 Home Improvement Fair put on by the City of Shoreline. It will be held in the City Hall Lobby, 17500 Midvale Ave N, 98133.

Homeowners contemplating projects can sign up for free, 15 minute individual consults with experts about their particular property.

In addition, all kinds of home project vendors will be there to talk to between 6 - 8pm - no sign up necessary.

See previous article HERE.

You can sign up now for any of the sessions available.


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Letter to the Editor: Parents - tell your children to join us at the Washington Climate Strike

To the Editor:

My name is Nara Kim, I’m 16, a sophomore at Shorewood HS, an avid band nerd, and one of the organizers at Washington Climate Strike.

Washington Climate Strike is a chapter of US Youth Climate Strike. On Friday, March 15th, students all over the country will strike and demand that congress to take action to combat climate change.

I doubt a lot of youth read Shoreline Area News, but I’m sure parents do. This is why I’m asking you to join us and ask your child to strike with us at Cal Anderson Park from 10 AM to 1 PM on Friday, March 15th.

Although you may not see the true and drastic effects of climate change (beyond what we see today) in your lifetime, we will. This is about more than changing the status of the present. It is about creating a liveable future for generations to come.

One of the fundamental ideas of government and politics is to create a better world for the next generation, but we, the youth, don’t see that happening. Climate change is the most pressing issue our world is facing, and yet, it feels like the government is working against us.

Climate change is an issue that affects every single individual across the entire planet. It doesn’t matter what skin color you have, where you were born, what political party you belong to, or what language you speak. This is something that affects all of us and it is time we speak up.

Here’s a link to the Seattle Press Advisory for more information.

Thank you for reading my letter to the editor. I truly hope you will consider taking action alongside us. Please feel free to email me or WA Climate Strike with any questions or concerns.

Nara Kim
Shoreline



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Museum Director Vicki Stiles to speak at Shoreline Rotary Wednesday

Shoreline Historical Museum
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Join the Shoreline Rotary on Wednesday morning, March 13, 2019 at the Shoreline Community College HUB. 

The meeting starts at 7:00am with breakfast and camaraderie; formal program starts at 7:30am.

Not every community has a regional heritage center at its heart, but Shoreline does!

Serving Northwest King County - the communities of Shoreline, Lake Forest Park and North Seattle - the Shoreline Historical Museum is a 43-year old cultural gem and Quality of Life Partner with the City of Shoreline located conveniently near the Town Center on a major thoroughfare.

Historical museums are like “libraries for history.”

Just like the library has collections, the Museum has collections, ranging from important community artifacts to thousands of photographs, documents and research materials for public use. 

Local residents and out-of-town visitors alike can peruse exhibits, photos and videos about the area’s interesting heritage, or do serious research, delving into maps and files. 

Our program this week is presented by Vicki Stiles, Executive Director of the Shoreline Historical Museum, who will give an update on the progress of the museum’s new Collections and Research Facility. 
See you Wednesday, and bring your friends to hear about the community’s great museum.



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