T-Birds pull an upset over undefeated Arlington in 3A district semifinal to play for district title Saturday

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Kenji Miller is safe at third base in a 4-26-19
victory over Lynnwood. Kenjii's pitching was
on display in the Arlington defeat 5-7-19
Photo by Lisa Hirohata


Shorewood baseball won against undefeated Arlington 3-1 in a 3A district semifinal on May 7, 2019, at Funko Field at Everett Memorial Stadium.

The Arlington Times reported that,

"With the victory, the T-birds (15-7) secured their fourth state berth in six years and advanced to Saturday’s district title game against Everett."
"For only the fourth time this year, Arlington gave up more than 1 run. They outscored their opponents 163-18 on the season. But they couldn’t figure out lefty Kenji Miller, whose slow fastball and even slower curve ball and changeup kept them off-balance. He struck out seven, walked two and hit a batter, giving up just five hits in the seven innings."

The Arlington Times: Lefty fools Eagles as Arlington baseball knocked from unbeaten ranks




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Flowers: Mexican Orange Shrub

Choisya ternata
Photo by Victoria Gilleland
Here's a photo of a wonderful plant originating in Mexico.

It has been in full bloom this week, just in time that we could enjoy it on Cinco de Mayo!

Mexican Orange (Choisya ternata) produces white flowers that are sweetly scented like orange blossoms although Mexican Orange is not a member of the citrus family.

--Victoria Gilleland




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GiveBIG 2019 - Wednesday only

Find your cause and GiveBIG

GiveBIG 2019 is a one-day online giving event to raise funds for nonprofit organizations headquartered in or with a service location in Washington State. 

GiveBIG 2019 is Wednesday, May 8 from 12:01am through 11:59pm Pacific Standard Time.

On their website you can search by categories. Choose "Housing, Shelter and Food" for nonprofits like Hopelink. Or you can just type in the name, like "Third Place Commons." Or part of the name, like "Arts Council."

The GiveBIG Support Team is standing by to assist! You can also reach them by phone at 1-833-962-3615 or by email at givebig@501commons.org.

Some organizations have major donors who will match funds. Most do not and depend on many smaller donations.



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Richmond Beach Blood Drive goes indoors and goes early

By Tom Petersen

Attention, blood donors! This Saturday's event in Richmond Beach, May 11, 2019, will be inside the fire station at the corner of Richmond Beach Road and 20th, not in a bloodmobile.

This will be more comfortable and allow for greater numbers and faster service. The drive is also at a special, earlier time: it starts at 8:30am and is over at 2:30pm.

The hope is that the blood drive will fit better with everyone's Richmond Beach Celebration schedule.

It's festival day in the neighborhood, but blood donors will have plenty of time to catch the shows and have post-donation lunch in the Community Park, check out the Art Show, cruise the Richmond Beach Rehab car show, and tour the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden.

*Appointments are still available and welcome; Bloodworks Northwest expects to welcome a lot of walk-ups and is prepared to handle them. See you there!

*Search by Richmond Beach and 5/11/19


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Notes from Shoreline City Council meeting 5-6-2019

Shoreline City Hall
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Shoreline City Council Meeting 5/6/2019
Notes by Pam Cross

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hall at 7:00pm.

All councilmembers were present.

Mayor Hall proclaimed May as National Bike Month in the City of Shoreline.

On December 6, 2018, the City of Shoreline received a Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community award from the League of American Bicyclists for developing a bicycle network that is safe and convenient for all riders. Kathy Plant and fellow Shoreline bike advocates accepted the proclamation. They created the first Shoreline Bicycle Rodeo in 2017 to teach bike safety to children and their parents.

Report of the City Manager, Debbie Tarry

There was a great turnout for the opening of the Northwest Watercolor Society’s 79th Annual International Open Exhibition. There are 60 paintings selected from 350 entries on display on the third floor of City Hall now through July 11th.

Improvements to the intersection at 160th and Greenwood/Innis Arden are coming. There is an Open House May 8th from 6:00-8:00pm at the Shoreline Community College Dining Room.

2019 Richmond Beach Celebration will be held this weekend with four events. Parking is limited. 


Please go to the website listed for information on a shuttle.

Public Reminder: There will be a public hearing before the Hearing Examiner on Wednesday May 8th at 6:00pm regarding alteration of a subdivision to remove required building setback for one parcel. 

The City was awarded the Salmon Safe Certification presented by Ellen Southard from Salmon Safe. Shoreline’s audit, conducted by a third party, shows that Shoreline is on the cutting edge of cities of any size in taking a holistic approach to its watershed.


Council Reports

Councilmember McGlashan and Deputy Mayor McConnell attended the Seashore Transportation Forum where they received an update on Community Transit’s new Green Swift Route. Now you can get from Shoreline to Mill Creek Town Center with one transfer. The buses run every 10 minutes.

Deputy Mayor McConnell attended the Council of Neighborhoods meeting and commented that the CON members really appreciate the regular visits by Councilmembers. It was announced that May 18th is the Richmond Beach Garage Sale and June 1st is the Ridgecrest Garage Sale.

Mayor Hall, the City Manager, and the Finance Director were invited by the Kenmore City Council to talk about our 10 year Financial Sustainability Plan.

There were no public comments.

The Agenda was adopted unanimously.

The Consent Calendar was approved without discussion by unanimous vote.

ACTION ITEM: Adoption of Resolution No. 434 - Adopting the 2020-2025 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP)
Staff report by Nytasha Sowers, Transportation Services Manager

The draft 2020-2025 TIP was presented to Council on April 1, 2019. It has since been updated with the verification of funding for the 195th Pedestrian/Bike project.

At the April 1st presentation a councilmember requested consideration of sidewalk improvements at NE 200th adjacent to Cascade K-8 Elementary School. This was rated as mid-range by the Sidewalk Prioritization Plan.

Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 434 without this amendment.

There are two motions:
  • To accept the TIP without the amendment.
  • To amend the TIP to include NE 200th Sidewalk project as an unfunded project. 
Discussion

Councilmember Roberts: Aldercrest campus is the only active school without a sidewalk in front of it. Echo Lake and Parkwood do not have sidewalks that go from the main door all the way to the end of the block.

The City of Lake Forest Park put up a flashing yellow light for the pedestrian crossing on NE 200th. Shoreline should now add this to the TIP to get funding as a Safe Route to School. This would not affect any other sidewalk projects financed by the Sidewalk Prioritization Project, but would recognize that some sidewalks may qualify for alternative funding.

Councilmember Chang asked for clarification: Getting on the TIP list may help get the funding, but it isn’t required. Does it help? Yes it does. Sowers stated that normally they would start at the top of the Prioritization list and go down until they find a location that would be a fit for this funding. But they can also call one out specifically.

Councilmember Scully: We have a ranking system in place that was supposed to reduce this type of jumping on a new complaint. There are problems all over the City and that is why we developed the Prioritization Plan. The more exceptions we make, the more political it gets.

Councilmember McGlashan: There are 33 routes above this on the Prioritization List. Several neighborhoods have the same issue with routes to schools. We should stick with the Prioritization List. TIP and applications for Safe Routes are both reviewed annually.

Mayor Hall: The Sidewalk Prioritization Plan will need to be updated every 5 years or so. But currently it’s interesting that King’s Schools have no sidewalks. Shoreline Christian has none. He sees all the kids walking along shoulders of 195th east of Einstein. It’s a narrow road with one partial guardrail about 2 1/2 feet from the fog line. All of us can find examples of what we consider of higher priority, but we aren’t going through the detailed process that the Sidewalk Plan did. 

Motion: To amend the TIP to include NE 200th Sidewalk project as an unfunded project
Motion to amend fails by a vote of 2 to 5.

Clarification: how does Safe Route to Schools fit into the prioritization program? How do we decide Safe Routes? Staff looks at connectivity, safety, existing sidewalks etc. Staff picks based on how promising they look for getting a grant, so they don’t follow the rank order of the Sidewalk Prioritization Plan. They follow a funding priority list and begin looking at the top of the Prioritization List and working their way down.

Schools can also apply directly for Safe Routes to Schools funding.

Motion: To Approve of Resolution No. 434 as approved by staff.
Motion was approved unanimously.

STUDY ITEM Discussion of Ordinance No. 856 – Amending the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Pursuant to the Periodic Review Required by the Shoreline Management Act (SMA)
Staff report by Miranda Redinger, AICP, Senior Planner

The City’s current SMP was adopted on August 5, 2013. Prior to that, the City utilized King County’s. Shoreline is required to perform periodic review of its SMP by June 30, 2019.

The purpose and process of the statutorily mandated review was discussed by the Planning Commission on 12/06/2018, 01/17/2019 and 02/21/2019. The City and Ecology held a joint public hearing on 04/04/2019. The Planning Commission made a unanimous recommendation to send to Council with no revisions.



The SMP regulates all land use activities including over-water structures, new buildings and structures, and land development activities such as clearing, grading, or filling.

Proposed revisions fall into two categories:
  1. Required by State to incorporate changes in State guidance, and
  2. Recommended by City, primarily to integrate changes that were adopted through the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) in 2015. The City is also proposing changes to the Comprehensive Plan as a result of this Periodic Review. 
State Recommended Updates

The January 17, 2019 Planning Commission staff report provides a thorough analysis of each of the recommended options, including summaries of State direction, current SMP language, an analysis, and proposed action.

The items include:
  • Revising the cost threshold for substantial development;
  • Updating the definition of “Development”;
  • Clarifying exceptions to local review;
  • Clarifying permit filing procedures;
  • Clarifying the scope and process for Periodic Reviews;
  • Establishing an optional SMP amendment process;
  • Citing RCW and WAC exemptions, rather than listing them in the SMP;
  • Repealing the existing wetlands section and replacing with new guidance; and
  • Establishing a target for local review of WSDOT projects.
City Recommended Updates - Development Code Regulations
  • Remove references to 2006 CAO which was updated in 2015 in Chapter 20.200
  • Remove references to environmentally sensitive areas from Chapter 20.230 that will be addressed in 20.240.
  • Clarify that existing bulkheads and retaining walls are considered engineered and abated hazards and shall not be classified as geologic hazard areas Chapter 20.230
  • SMC Chapter 20.240 SMP Critical Areas Regulations. This new chapter integrates the 2015 CAO, along with subsequent amendments, into the SMP consistent with the SMA’s requirements, removing any regulations that conflict with SMA such as reasonable use exceptions, administrative exemptions, and waivers.
  • SMC Chapter 13.12 Floodplain Management. Change floodplain administrator from Public Works Director to Planning and Community Development Director so that all authority is in one department,
  • SMC Chapter 20.80 Critical Areas - Remove reference to the SMP Critical Areas Regulations to refer to the new proposed Chapter 20.240.
  • Minor amendments for housekeeping and clarification in all chapters 
City Recommended Updates - Comprehensive Plan
  • Move SMP from Appendix to Element
  • Add Goals and Policies to Introduction for Element
  • Revise Table of Contents
  • Add 2010 Inventory and Characterization Report, 2012 Cumulative Impacts Analysis and 2019 Cumulative Impacts Analysis Technical Addendum as Supporting Analysis. Documents were referenced rather than included directly within the Comprehensive Plan document. 
Brief summary of Public and Stakeholder Outreach
  • Small group meetings with impacted residents, notably homeowners on 27th Avenue NW (otherwise known as Apple Tree Lane);
  • Development of a Frequently Asked Questions document and a web page (www.shorelinewa.gov/smpupdate);
  • Hosting an Open House prior to the April 4 public hearing;
  • Sending the Determination of Nonsignificance and SEPA Checklist to neighboring jurisdictions and tribes; and
  • Holding a joint public hearing on April 4, which was also noticed by Ecology. 
The Planning Commission recommends that Council adopt the proposed SMP amendments as set forth in Ordinance No. 856. The Washington Department of Ecology requires or recommends additional revisions to be consistent with the SMA. Staff concurs with the recommendations from the Planning Commission and the Department of Ecology, and recommends that the Council amend the Planning Commission’s recommendation as proposed by the Department of Ecology, amendments both required and recommended, when adopting Ordinance No.856 on June 17, 2019.

Discussion

The “within 200’ of high-water mark” is mostly taken up by railroad tracks. What about implementation? If there is an existing house within 200’, can they rebuild? Yes. Almost all of the houses on that road are grandfathered in for a variety of reasons.

Bulkheads are exempt (not considered substantial development) from the SMP. But you can’t go closer to the water. If it’s in the water SEPA needs to be involved.

There were a couple of housekeeping issues for staff to review and get back to Council.
This will be back as an Action item because Ecology findings came after the Planning Commission recommendations, Council will need to amend this in order to incorporate those items.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:55pm.




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Don't call me a "Senior" workshop May 15

Do you feel unfairly labeled when you hear the word ‘senior’? 

Some wear it with pride, while some feel that society implies that they are old, no longer useful, incapable of contributing.

This subject is about the difficulty many of us have in acknowledging our advancement into older adulthood. 

What are the emotions we have about accepting this reality? Why do we avoid it? 

What are some ways we can make this transition better?

Let’s explore together not only the topic but solutions in addressing our great value and contributions that we bring to our communities.

May 15, 2019, 6:30pm – 8:00pm FREE

Sponsored by Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center and GenPride of Seattle

Southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus



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Kenmore Waterfront Fair Saturday


Kenmore Waterfront Fair is Saturday, May 11th
Noon - 3pm


Hosted by the Kenmore Waterfront Activities Center

Try paddling a canoe or kayak
Be a part of a dragon boat crew
Experience paddling in an outrigger canoe
See how easy it is to stand up paddle board
Experience rowing
Learn more about youth and adult classes and programs


Event is FREE if you bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to a local food bank. 

Each club will provide a life jacket (Personal Flotation Device) and a paddle/oar.

Parking can be found along NE 175th St. Attendees are also encouraged to bike or walk the Burke-Gilman Trail.

Questions? Check HERE or email KWAC at info@kenmoreWAC.org.



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Open house for LFP update of Shoreline Master Program May 22

Periodic update of Shoreline Master Program – Open House 6:00—8:00pm, Wednesday May 22, 2019 in Lake Forest Park


Under Washington State’s Shoreline Management Act (SMA), there are specific rules for activities and development within 200 feet of Lake Washington. Those rules are contained in Lake Forest Park’s Shoreline Master Program (SMP).

The SMA requires each SMP be reviewed and revised, if needed, on an eight-year schedule established by the Legislature. The review ensures the SMP stays current with changes in laws and rules, remains consistent with other Lake Forest Park plans and regulations, and is responsive to changed circumstances, new information, and improved data.

The Open House is in the City Council Chambers at City Hall and starts at 6:00pm, with a presentation at 6:30pm. 17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155.

More information on the SMP and the update process can be found here.



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KOMO: Audubon society raises concerns about Sound Transit cutting trees during nesting season

Oregon junco nestlings
Photo by Kira Wennstrom

As reported by KOMO, Josh Morris, an urban conservation manager with the Seattle Audubon Society, is concerned that the tree cutting by Sound Transit to make way for construction of the Lynnwood Link light rail coincides with bird nesting season.

Sound Transit has promised to check each tree for bird nests before cutting, but Morris points out that nests can be difficult to see.

“First of all, some of them are really small,” Morris said. “And second, they are hard to find by design. Obviously birds have an interest for their nest not to be found by predators."

Read the story HERE



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Shoreline Bicycle Rodeo rides again

With summer vacation just around the corner, Richmond Highlands, Hillwood, Meridian Park, Highland Terrace Neighborhood Associations and Innis Arden Club are working together to raise awareness about the importance of bicycle safety.

They are sponsoring a free Bicycle Rodeo on Saturday, June 1, 2019, from 2 to 4pm, at Sunset School Park, 17840 10th NW, Shoreline 98177.

The bicycle rodeo is designed to teach safe bicycle riding skills for children ages five to 12 and their parents.

During the event, participants will be taught safe riding techniques through an obstacle course that recreates real-life situations. 

The course will help participants practice scanning for automobiles, develop correct riding techniques, and teach children how to avoid road hazards such as tree limbs, potholes, and rocks.

Volunteers will be on duty to assist in helmet and bicycle fitting and to help in preparing bicycles to be road ready.

Children need to bring their own bikes and helmets to the event. There will be a limited number of helmets available to children who do not have them. 

Parents or legal guardians will be required to sign a waiver for their children to participate. A copy of the waiver can be obtained in advance to speed up registration by email request.

It is the desire of the neighborhood associations that the materials and kit they create for this rodeo will be shared with other neighborhoods to promote safe bicycle skills.

For more information about the Shoreline Bicycle Rodeo or to volunteer or donate prizes and food items please email contact information or see the facebook page – Shoreline Bicycle Rodeo.



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Lake Forest Park boy wins National PTA Reflections contest

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Calvin Nguyen and his Tiny Hero
Photo courtesy Shoreline PTA Council

On May 1, 2019 National PTA announced the winners for the national level Reflections Art Contest.

National PTA is awarding Lake Forest Park student Calvin Nguyen with the following:
  • Award of Excellence – which includes a monetary Young Artist Scholarship; Silver Medal; Certificate of Excellence; work featured in the traveling exhibition.
  • The honorees will be celebrated at the National PTA Convention and Expo in June 2019 in Columbus, Ohio.
  • The traveling exhibit for the 2018-2019 program “Heroes Around Me” winners will begin January 2020 in Washington, DC and end June 2020 in Louisville, KY. 
Seven Washington state winners listed HERE

Calvin is a second-grade student at Lake Forest Park Elementary. He won the top spot in the Literature category for K-2 students with his poem.

The theme for the entire competition was Heros Around Me.

My Tiny Hero’s Original Story by Calvin Nguyen

My tiny hero does not fly.
My tiny hero does not wear a cape.
My tiny hero does not have a disguised name.
My tiny hero does not fight crimes.
My tiny hero does not have enemies.
My tiny hero does not have super powers.

Almost six months ago, 
I met this tiny hero of mine through her kicks and punches.
She was in my mom’s belly.
Every night I read to her and kissed her goodnight.

A month ago, I finally met this tiny hero of mine.
She came into this world and became my sunshine.
Her smiles make me smile.
Her coos make me happy.

My tiny hero brings joy.
My tiny hero wears mittens.
My tiny hero has a real name.
My tiny hero battles germs.
My tiny hero has lots of doctors.
My tiny hero has a different heartbeat, 
                                                            Swoosh-oosh-oosh, not like your and mine.

My tiny hero will be strong in her surgery.
My tiny hero’s heart will heal.

I love my tiny hero.
It’s my baby sister!


For all you students preparing for next year’s Reflections program, the theme for 2019-2020 is: Look Within and your submissions will be due to your schools in the Fall.

Congratulations to Calvin!!



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Photo: The Tulip Festival is over - but here's a memory for you

A sunny day in the Skagit
Photo by Wayne Pridemore



Oh, give us pleasure in the flowers today;

And give us not to think so far away

As the uncertain harvest;

All simply in the springing of the year.   


A Prayer In Spring by Robert Frost




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NUHSA presents tours of King County Housing Authority site and Hopelink

Don’t miss two upcoming events 
presented by the North Urban Human Services Alliance (NUHSA)!

Ballinger Commons

Your King County Housing Authority
Transforming Lives Through Housing in North King County

Thursday, May 16th
4:00 - 5:30pm 
Ballinger Commons


Have you wondered what the housing authority does, where they have properties, or what kind of an impact they have in a community? Join us for an overview of the several King County Housing Authority (KCHA) properties in North King County and learn about their impact on our community. 

KCHA provides rental housing and assistance to more than 55,000 people, supporting the health and well-being of residents while also providing community centers and educational programs.

This event is being sponsored as part of Affordable Housing Week to inspire action for housing affordability throughout the Puget Sound region. Check out the numerous programs, tours, events and speakers being offered throughout King County here.



“Trickle Down Town” 
Film Screening and Hopelink Tour

Sunday, May 19th
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Hopelink 


Join us for a special screening of Trickle Down Town, followed by a facilitated discussion and tour of Hopelink, a local emergency services provider and food bank.

Tomasz Biernacki’s new thought-provoking documentary about the homeless crisis in Seattle deftly interweaves in-depth stories of community members who are living the crisis on the streets with interviews of political leaders and community advocates, along with vivid images of the current state of affairs and a poignant examination of the roots of homelessness in the region. 

Biernacki paints a picture of a region struggling to come to grips with an unprecedented emergency and finds a few glimmers of hope.

Biernacki says, “I have discovered that most people have... knee-jerk reactions and false beliefs... about the homeless. 
"They see the tents, the RVs, the addicted people who have untreated mental and physical health issues, and instead of doing something to help their neighbors, they degrade, cast away, and add insult to injury. 
"I want people to see that there are concrete, simple steps people can take every day to help the situation. It’s going to have to be a grassroots effort.”

The event is free and open to the public. Donations are gladly accepted.

Who is welcome to attend our events? Everyone! Members of the community, local leaders, elected officials, business owners, agencies and faith communities all welcome!

RSVP is appreciated but not required: staff@NUHSA.org

Sponsored by NUHSA (North Urban Human Services Alliance) and in partnership with representatives from the Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park, King County Library System, the Cities of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park, Ronald United Methodist Church, Hopelink, and Center for Human Services



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LFP Police Chief Sutton announces retirement: community reception for Police Chief candidates scheduled

LFP Police Chief Steve Sutton
is retiring Sept 2, 2019

Police Chief Steve Sutton has announced his upcoming retirement, effective September 2, 2019.

Chief Sutton began his law enforcement career as a Washington State Trooper in 1988. After more than 25 years of service with WSP, rising to the rank of Captain, he was appointed as Lake Forest Park Chief of Police in March 2013.

Chief Sutton’s communication with citizens has brought unmatched transparency to our community and improved trust in the Police Department. This was recognized when he received LFP GOV Watch’s award for Communicator of the Year in 2016.

Chief Sutton is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and has been successful in the development and sustainment of a modern, professional police department.

The Chief has garnered enormous respect from the regional law enforcement community and Lake Forest Park community as a whole. He will be particularly missed by the men and women of the LFP PD.

Community Reception with Police Chief Candidates

Immediately upon receiving the Chief’s retirement notice, the City began recruiting for its new Chief. 

An informal community reception with the candidates is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, 2019, from 6:00 to 7:00pm, in the City Council Chambers. The public is invited to attend and meet the candidates for Chief of Police. Light refreshments will be served.



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Veggie Fest plant sale Saturday May 18 at Cromwell Park


Veggie Fest is Coming!

Sat, May 18

9 AM - 5 PM

Cromwell Park
18030 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline 98133

Come on out rain or shine and celebrate Spring with Diggin' Shoreline.

We'll kick off with Diggin's annual plant sale at 9am. You'll want to arrive early to get your favorite heirloom tomatoes and other veggies, annuals, perennials, and natives.

At Noon the fun begins with Americana singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, CHRIS POAGE.

Bring a picnic lunch, a lawn chair, and your family and friends.

At the Kid's Nature Activity Center, make some cool nature crafts, and get your face painted!




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Shoreline High Schools’ Lacrosse crew rolls into state playoffs with comeback win on Friday

Sammy Seliga races up the field
leading a Shorecrest fastbreak

The Shorecrest lacrosse team needed a second half comeback to top the Division 1 Roosevelt Rough Riders in a non-league matchup Friday night for their eighth win in their final nine regular season contests, setting the stage for a first round trip to the Washington State 3A Lacrosse Playoffs.

Again Shorecrest’s seniors led the way for the Scots. WesCo leading scorer Reed Tangeman started off the scoring in the first quarter with his 31st goal of the season, but it was fellow senior tri-captain Calvin Acker that was the first half story for the Scots.

Acker, who started his lacrosse playing days as a first grader in the North Seattle Lacrosse program, the same as many of his Roosevelt opponents on the field, gave an unfriendly welcome to his former teammates, scoring four first quarter goals to stake the Scots to a 5-1 lead. 

However, the early deficit didn’t faze the visitors, who came back to tie the score at 6-6 with four straight goals to close out the half, followed by two quick scores to take an 8-6 lead on the Scots early in the 3rd Quarter.

Calvin Acker launches a shot over Roosevelt High defenders

At that point, the third of Shorecrest’s senior captains, Sammy Seliga, along with junior Travis Zapalac, went on a four goal run to turn the game around. 

Seliga scored a key goal to stop the six goal streak by Roosevelt and Zapalac followed with three straight goals, two of which came off assists by Seliga, to take control of the game.

Following a 4th quarter goal by Roosevelt to cut the lead to one, Seliga registered his 5th assist of the night on a fast break pass to freshman attackman Otto Begus, who found the net for his second goal of the contest to close out the scoring and seal the 11-9 non-league victory.

The Scots, made up of high school players from both Shorecrest and Shorewood High Schools, take their 10-2 record to Snohomish High School on Wednesday night to challenge the Panthers in their first trip to the State Tournament since 2016. Gametime is 7pm.



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Northwest Author explores life without children

Author Kate Kaufmann

When you don’t have kids, life unfolds quite differently than it does for parents — from careers, friendship, and family to what we leave behind when we die.

Looking to open doors to increased understanding of the childless and childfree, Portland author Kate Kaufmann broaches what can be a sensitive, sometimes charged topic in a respectful, frank, and revealing conversation on Saturday, May 11 at 6:00pm, at Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way NE.

Open to childless and childfree women and men, parents, grandparents, and anyone interested in this little-explored demographic.

Kate’s new book, Do You Have Kids? Life When the Answer is No, is a savvy and validating guide to what might be in store for growing numbers of childfree and childless adults worldwide.

Weaving together stories from women aged twenty-four to ninety-one with both her own story and a growing body of research, Kate brings to light alternate routes to lives of meaning, connection, and joy.

She’s talked intimately about the impacts of not having children with hundreds of women and men of all ages and advocates widely for better understanding of the childless and childfree.

Kate received her MFA in creative writing from the Northwest Institute of Literary Arts on Whidbey Island and has a professional background in corporate staffing, training, and consulting.

Her writing has appeared most recently in Women Writers, Women’s Books, Conscious Connection, and the Washington Post. She's featured on NBC News Know Your Value and numerous guest podcasts.

"Supported by extensive factual material and fascinating personal anecdotes, this engaging work provides thorough insight into the varied and fruitful lives of non-moms." - Library Journal
“A wide-ranging look at life for women who never have children… perceptive and informative … Ultimately, this supportive volume serves as a plea to respect the diversity of human experience.” – Kirkus Reviews



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World Concern fights child trafficking with annual S.O.S. 5k in Shoreline


World Concern’s 11th annual S.O.S. (Seek Out and Stop trafficking) 5k, 19303 Fremont Ave N Shoreline 98133, Saturday, May 11, 9am expects 1000 runners


Extreme poverty leaves many children in Southeast Asia alone and defenseless, making them primary targets for sexual exploitation and human trafficking.

In Nepal, a family’s oldest daughter was lured with false promises of a well-paying job in India. Sadly, she has likely been sold into the sex industry. And now their younger daughters are in danger from the same trafficker.

World Concern works to prevent the trafficking, exploitation, and abuse of children by operating a hotline for reporting suspected cases of child endangerment, educating children and parents about the dangers of trafficking, and equipping them with job skills to earn income safely.

On Saturday, May 11, more than 1,000 people will run in World Concern’s annual S.O.S. 5k to Seek Out and Stop trafficking and raise awareness and funds to fight child trafficking.

“World Concern’s work with children is driven by the fact that the most vulnerable in our world need our protection, particularly our children,” Nick Archer, Vice President of World Concern said. 
“Millions of children remain vulnerable to trafficking due to circumstances beyond their, or even their families, control.”

The public is invited to join World Concern’s S.O.S 5k on May 11 to help put an end to this horrific crime against the world’s most vulnerable children.

For more information or to register, visit the S.O.S. 5k website



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Motorcyclist dies after collision with car on NE 145th

Monday, May 6, 2019

Vehicle was hit at high speed by motorcyclist weaving in and out of traffic.
Because 145th is a state highway, the Washington State Patrol was the
investigating agency. They did not cite the driver.
Photo courtesy WSP


Jason Charles Yu, 23, of Bothell, died of his injuries after a collision on NE 145th Monday at 6:30pm.

Yu was riding a 2006 Honda CBR600 motorcycle.

According to the Washington State Patrol, which was the investigating agency, Yu was traveling eastbound on SR523/NE 145th at a high rate of speed, in and out of traffic.

A 52 year old female driver from Seattle was making a left turn onto 17th NE. Yu's motorcycle struck her 2019 Honda Fit on its right side and came to rest blocking lanes one and two eastbound NE 145th/SR523.

The motorist was not injured. The motorcycle was totalled and the car was damaged. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and the driver was using the seatbelt.

Cause of the accident: speed.

The driver of the car was not cited.

5-10-19 updated with WSP scene photo

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Shorewood boys' golf team Co-Champions of WesCo South

From left: Mitchell Lee, David Lin, Edwin Snethen, Mitchell Hubbell,
Ben Borgida,  Issey Tanimura and Coach Andrew Hershey


Congratulations to the Shorewood Boys Golf Team who are WesCo South Co-Champs for the first time since 1978.

2A/3A Boys South Divisional Tournament at Walter Hall Golf Course Monday, May 6.

Senior Edwin Snethen and Freshman Issey were co-medalists, shooting 78.




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Three serious collisions on Monday

Monday, May 6, 2019. A motorcyclist seriously injured in collision on NE 145th. An accident on the 145th on ramp. A vehicle fire at 175th on I-5 blocks three northbound lanes and snarls traffic.

NE 145th blocked after vehicle - motorcycle collision
Photo by John Frey


6:30pm
A motorcycle collided with a vehicle at 145th and 17th NE. Medics took the male in his 20’s to Harborview with life threatening injuries. The driver in the vehicle was uninjured. Both directions of 145th were closed from 15th to 20th NE for the investigation. Reopened at 8pm.

Shoreline Fire at scene of car fire on I-5
WSDOT screenshot
I-5 at NE 130th after car fire at NE 175th on I-5
WSDOT screenshot


5:30pm
A vehicle fire on I-5 northbound just north of 175th blocked the three right lanes. Shoreline Fire responded and took care of the fire in very short order but the traffic was already jammed for three miles. Cleared by 6:30pm.

5:15pm
On I-5 from NE 145th, a collision blocked the on-ramp.



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WeatherWatcher: Moderate but short heat wave arriving late in the week

Sunny Skies over the Olympics from Richmond Beach Saltwater Park.
Photo by Carl Dinse


Forecast: Sunny skies are expected to dominate for the foreseeable future. Even the long range forecasts out there don't show any threat of rain until near the end of the month. As for our short range forecast, there has been a lot of talk of a heat wave coming this week.

I wanted to break this down and clear up some rumors I've been hearing. For Tuesday-Wednesday we are expecting high temperatures near or just above 70°F, which is slightly above normal but not out of the ordinary for this time of year. Thursday starts to warm a little bit as our onshore flow changes over to an offshore flow. This means the winds will come from eastern Washington instead of from the ocean.

Temperatures Thursday could get into the mid to upper 70's. Friday is going to be our hottest day, where we are looking at breaking the 80°F mark by 1-2 degrees. Cooler air begins to move back in with an ocean breeze Saturday afternoon so our high temperature might make it to 80°F, but will likely come back down into the low 70's quickly in the late afternoon or evening hours.

Sunday and beyond looks pleasant, with lows in the upper 40's to low 50's and highs in the upper 60's to low 70's with continued sunny skies.

Bottom Line: Sunny weather, slightly above normal temperatures for most of the week, with a 48 hour-long offshore wind-induced heat wave Thursday evening through Saturday afternoon.

Forecasts written for Seattle are typically written for what is expected at SeaTac airport, since that is the official recordkeeping station for the region. When I write weather forecasts for Shoreline Area News I'm writing what I expect to occur in this area. For several reasons SeaTac typically runs several degrees warmer than we do in most regional weather scenarios.


For current weather conditions visit www.shorelineweather.com



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Last day for tickets to the Bangles and Baubles Brunch

Bangles and Baubles Brunch
Photo courtesy SL-LFP Senior Center


Shoreline-LFP Senior Center invites you to join us for an inter-generational brunch, celebrating the wonder of women -- the 2nd Annual Bangles and Baubles Brunch

It’s a Bangles and Baubles Party. Wear your favorite big, bold costume jewelry, bonnets, gloves…bring out the Katherine Hepburn in all of us!

Saturday, May 11, 2019
11:00am – 1:00pm

A Celebration of Music by Guylynn “Guy” Forbes

Menu by Chef Janice

Raspberry Sunrise Mimosa
Quiche
Finger Sandwiches
Tortellini Pasta Salad
Basil Tomato Mozzarella Salad
Mini Pancakes
Pastries
Chocolates
Fresh Fruit Display

Advance tickets only – $10/person - sales end May 7th. Purchase at the Receptionist Desk, Senior Center, 18560 1st Ave NE #1 (southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus).

Invite your female neighbor, sister-in-law, granddaughter (age 16 and over) 
and all of the fabulous women in your life!



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Photo: Pink dogwood

Photo by Lee Lageschulte


We drive around to look at Christmas lights in December. This is the month we should be driving around to look at spring colors.

Yards are brilliant with flowering trees and tulips. There are pink, purple, white, yellow, and blue bushes and trees. Yards are crowded with colors.

And now the rhodies are blooming. And the sun is shining.

Life is good.

DKH



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Scene on the Sound: cruise ships

Eurodom
Photo by Jan Hansen


Holland America’s Eurodam sailed by Saturday afternoon. Headed for the inland passage and Juneau, should she have a name change, at least for the season?

Joy
Photo by Jan Hansen


Close behind her is Norwegian Cruise Line’s Joy. Not suggesting Norwegians as better marketers than the Dutch, but Joy is always a nice way to be carried.

Port fees are expensive, so these ships come in and leave on the same day.   The crews are amazing to accomplish this turnover.

--Jan Hansen



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Local theater spaces at risk

 In 2014, the Aurora Theatre Company adapted “Into the Woods.”
(Photo courtesy of Scott Francis)


By Nicole Pasia


After four years of bringing musicals to life in Shoreline, the Aurora Theatre Company disbanded last July. Now, Seattle Musical Theatre is at risk of losing its performance space at Magnuson Park as well.

Despite breaking even and garnering support from its audiences in each of their performances, one of Seattle theaters’ most difficult hurdles is maintaining a venue for their productions.

From its first production in 2014, The Aurora Theatre Company was able to provide entertainment through free, outdoor summer musicals at Shoreline City Hall. However, coordinating casting, costumes and lighting, and having to build a set from scratch each year, proved to be a heavy load for the company.

“After four years, it really began to take a toll on our lives,” Artistic Director Scott Francis said in an email. “So we decided that Charlie Brown would be the final production.”

Over its four summers, ATC produced “Into the Woods” (2014), “Fiddler on the Roof” (2015), “Oliver!” (2016), and “You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown” (2017). It also produced one winter musical, “It’s a Wonderful Life” in 2015. According to Francis, its audience grew from 1,400 to 3,500 people in those four years.

Thousands of spectators gathered to watch Aurora Theatre’s 
free, outdoor musicals.
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


While each production was free to the public, ATC was able to break even on its $25,000 budget from audience donations. With more support from local Shoreline businesses, ATC might have been able to continue operating. However, the gap between what was needed and what was available was too much.

The company also lost a major supporter when former Shoreline Economic Development Director Dan Eernissee relocated to Everett. Eernissee ensured the city was supportive of the company and its productions.

“The city plays a supporting role to its citizens,” Eernissee said. “Our job as a city is to facility the support of our residents doing great things.”

Francis and other company members worked to locate a permanent space for the Aurora Theatre Company, but were unsuccessful. Many of the local school and church spaces could not accommodate the company for multiple, consecutive weeks needed for performances, or were too expensive to rent.

“My goal had been to make Aurora Theatre Company Shoreline's year-round professional theatre company,” Francis said. “But without the support of major Shoreline businesses and lack of a space to perform, it appears that Shoreline is just not ready for that to happen.”

After 10 years at its historic Magnuson Park venue, Seattle Musical Theatre may also soon need to close its doors. 

SMT crew, cast, and volunteers strike the set of “Mamma Mia” after closing on April 14. The company’s next show, “Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,” begins showing in May. 
(Photo by Nicole Pasia)

Building 47, which houses SMT and the Magnuson Community Center, is scheduled for renovation in 2020. SMT secretary Tom Ansart said that Seattle Parks and Recreation has decided not to renew the theatre’s lease for another year. Instead, Parks and Recreation has issued a request for proposals, where other theatre companies can propose their plans to make use of the space for rent.

Tenants of Building 47 need to meet three requirements: 1) provide $39,000 of public benefits each year (e.g. show tickets for school auctions, 2) actively use the space 48 weeks a year (auditions, rehearsals, performances), and 3) make an effort to raise up to $5 million to renovate the space within the first 10 years.

SMT was able to meet the first two requirements of its lease, but it struggled to meet the third, and Parks and Recreation subsequently terminated their agreement, according to Ansart.

“[Parks and Recreation] has invited us to apply at the same time,” Ansart said. “But you’d have to think, if they wanted us to stay, they wouldn’t have terminated our lease.”

Meanwhile, on April 14, a full house sang along to ABBA’s iconic “Dancing Queen” as SMT closed its production of “Mamma Mia.”

SMT, formerly known as Seattle Civic Light Opera, was founded in 1977 and is now performing its 41st season. Patrons have supported the company for years, and some even for decades. For the performers and directing staff, this company gives them a chance to bond with each other, and to gain valuable experience for their careers.

“At a certain point you just have to decide,” Lisa Mandelkorn said, who played Donna in “Mamma Mia.” “As a community, as a society, is [theater] something that’s important you? And it is. It has to be.”

 The cast of SMT’s 2019 production of “Mamma Mia” spent several weeks rehearsing together, and formed a close bond.(Photo by Nicole Pasia)


SMT’s current lease lasts until September, and they have until then to either find a new space or locate funding to support their proposal of transforming Building 47 into a performing arts center.

“That’s our proposal,” Ansart said. “To establish a performing arts center here at Magnuson Park. That’s a big vision, but it’s certainly a happier one than packing up and leaving.”



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Humble Feast Monday Iftar dinner and recipe for Baklava

Baklava
Photo by Devra Gartenstein

Patty Pan's Humble Feast is a series of community-based, monthly dinner events featuring local ingredients sourced primarily from area farmers who are our friends and neighbors at the markets.

They are held the first Monday of each month, 5:30 to 7:30pm at 15550 27th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

This month's dinner is Monday May 6, 2019.

It will be a trial run for an Iftar dinner they are serving Tuesday night at the Bosnian mosque in the Ballinger neighborhood.

Iftar is a sundown meal to break the daily Ramadan fast. Everyone is welcome to the free Tuesday night event (see previous article)

We're serving meatballs and sauce (and a vegetarian version, of course), rice pilaf, Prebranac (baked beans), green salad, and baklava. 
We'd love to see you at either event, or both. You can make reservations here for the Monday night meal at our humble space: http://humblefeastdinners.com

Baklava

1 1/2 cups water
1 cup sugar
1 to 2 cups canola or grape seed oil
1 (1-pound) package phyllo dough
2 cups chopped walnuts and almonds
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan. Lower the heat and stir in the sugar until dissolved to make a smooth syrup. Simmer for about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, brush a layer of oil on an 11 by 17-inch baking pan. (If you don’t have a pastry brush, spread the oil with a spoon or a spatula. You’ll end up using more, but it’ll work.) Spread a sheet of phyllo on the baking pan, brush it with oil, and repeat with 11 more sheets. Don’t agonize if some sheets rip or stick together. The final product will look fine.

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Mix the nuts with the cinnamon and 1 cup of the sugar syrup. Spread the nut mixture as evenly and gently as possible over the phyllo, then layer the remaining phyllo over the nuts, brushing each sheet with oil as before.

Score the baklava into thirds lengthwise and fourths crosswise to make 12 rectangles, cutting through about half the layers. Don’t cut all the way to the bottom or the filling will ooze out and it will take forever to clean the pan. Score each rectangle on a diagonal to make 24 triangles. Drizzle the remaining syrup along the cuts you’ve made.

Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden brown. When the baklava is cool, cut all the way through along the lines you scored.



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Jobs at WSDOT

Jobs available at the Shoreline WSDOT office

Job: Title Supervisor – Property and Acquisition Specialist 6


Opening Date: 05/02/2019
Closing Date: 05/09/2019 11:59pm

WSDOT is looking for a Title Supervisor to oversee the title staff and ensure that all acquisitions meet Federal, State and WSDOT regulatory and policy requirements. As the lead Title Examiner, this position is responsible for obtaining all necessary title reports and recorded documents for the project engineers and other support groups. They will assign acquisition document preparation tasks to title examiners and advise acquisition and title staff on a broad spectrum of real estate issues.

Additional duties include the preparation of acquisition and title clearing documents, legal descriptions, and Real Property Vouchers, as well as reviewing acquisition and condemnation transmittals. They will also coordinate and perform final reviews and revisions to legal documents. Concerning condemnation, this position is responsible for scheduling the final action meetings and coordinating the publication of meeting notices in local newspapers.

To view the entire posting and apply, visit Title Supervisor - PAS 6


Job Title: Property Management Supervisor – Property and Acquisition Specialist 6

Opening Date: 05/01/2019
Closing Date: 05/08/2019 11:59pm

WSDOT is looking for a Property Management Supervisor to supervise the NW Region Property Management program staff. The Property Management team performs highly technical work that is required by Federal and State laws and regulations. The supervisor is relied upon as the subject matter expert and is responsible for compliance to ensure Federal funding for projects is not jeopardized. Elements of the Property Management discipline are required in order to provide a RW certification to WSDOT.

This position is responsible for the day to day operations of the NWR RES Property Management section and makes the decisions required to accomplish those responsibilities. The PM Supervisor works primarily with WSDOT staff, members of the public, and other government officials to accomplish his/her work. The supervisor also works closely with the Office of the Attorney General on crafting complex legal documents and occasionally works with elected officials and/or their staff on politically sensitive issues.

To view the entire posting and apply, visit PM Supervisor - PAS 6

Job Title: Landscape Project Lead – Transportation Planning Specialist 3

Opening Date: 1/07/2019
Closing Date/Time: Open until filled

The Washington State Department of Transportation has an exceptional opportunity for an innovative landscape designer to join the landscape architecture office based in Shoreline. This professional will develop landscape design/contract plans for design-bid-build contracts, and project requirements for design-build contracts throughout western Washington. They will provide on-site guidance during landscape construction/plant establishment. Join a fun team that works to restore/improve highway roadsides, streambanks, wetlands and urban landscapes so they meet functional needs, commitments, and permit requirements while having low long-term costs.

This position is open until filled but the first resume review will take place on January 22, 2019. To view the entire announcement and to apply, visit: Landscape Project Lead



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