Seattle Times: Children's closes all operating rooms because of mold problem that killed one patient and infected five others

Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Photo courtesy Seattle Children's Hospital


The Seattle Times reports that Children's Hospital has closed all its main operating rooms because of a persistent mold problem. One patient died last year and five others have been infected.

The revelation shows the problem at the prestigious hospital was more extensive than officials there had previously acknowledged publicly. 
The hospital disclosed the infections and death to The Seattle Times in response to follow-up questions regarding the closures of four operating rooms on its main Seattle campus May 18 because of Aspergillus mold and of the remaining 10 operating rooms May 24. 
The hospital says operating rooms have been infested by mold — off and on — for about a year likely because of deficiencies in the operating rooms’ air handling and purification systems.

Read the full story here 



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Lyon Creek Park will be open to view fireworks July 4

For those of you interested in viewing the Log Boom Park fireworks from Lake Forest Park, the police department will be keeping Lyon Creek Park open for the event. 

Keep in mind there is limited space on the dock and there is NO Parking available on Beach Dr.

Parking is available in front of city hall which makes for a very short walk to the park.



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37 local Jersey Mike's Subs present check for $132,447 to Children's Hospital


The local Jersey Mike’s team presents a check to Katie Fath, Seattle Children’s manager of community events and programs (front row, center).

Pictured here (Back row, left to right): Jeff Gates, Jersey Mike’s franchise owner; Matt Bullatt, regional manager for Gates’ restaurants; Ning Jin-Grisaffi and her husband Michael Grisaffi, franchise owners; John Patrick, franchise owner, and his store manager, Ryan Utesch; Tim Trieb, franchise owner; Ray Neyens, Jersey Mike’s Area Director and franchise owner; Boyd Bangerter, franchise owner; Steve Berry, Shoreline franchise owner (appearing as the caped Strong Against Cancer superhero); Front row, l to r: Justin Jordan, Sr. VP of operations for Neyens; Katie Fath, Seattle Children’s, manager of community events and programs; and Emily Jordan, multi-unit manager for Neyens.


On July 2, 2019 the thirty-seven Jersey Mike’s Subs locations in the Seattle area raised $132,447 for Seattle Children’s Hospital during the company’s 9th Annual Month of Giving in March.

Jersey Mike’s month-long fundraiser, benefiting the hospital’s Strong Against Cancer program, which develops new cancer immunotherapy treatments, culminated with Jersey Mike’s “Day of Giving” on March 27, when 100 percent of sales (not just profit!) went to the charity.

During the past 9 years of the Month of Giving initiative, Jersey Mike’s, known for its commitment to making a difference in the communities it serves, has raised more than $600,000 for the hospital.

In 2019, the national campaign raised more than $7.3 million for more than 200 charities throughout the country.

The local Jersey Mike's Subs is in Aurora Village, 1289 N 205th St, Shoreline 98133.




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A few seats are left for Dinner in the Gardens

Dine at Dunn Gardens


Dinner in the Gardens, Thursday, July 18, 5:30 to 8:30pm


Tickets from $125 per person, includes food, wine, taxes, staff gratuities, and other transaction fees. Call us at 206-362-0933, or go to the website for additional information and to purchase tickets.

There are a few seats left for the upcoming Dinner in the Gardens on Thursday, July 18, at Dunn Gardens.

Dining beneath towering trees on The Great Lawn with a peek-a-boo view of Puget Sound is the most magical way to spend an evening. Bring your friends and join in this elegant fundraising celebration of summer in Seattle.

You will be helping preserve this 100-year-old Olmsted Brothers-designed garden for future generations in an ever-sprawling Seattle landscape. Your support also allows Dunn Gardens to share this incredible space with others.

In the past year the Gardens have invited The Carkeek Park Salmon Stewards, Eagle Scouts, Souluminations, Historylink, Plant Amnesty, and Behind the Badge for a variety of programs.

Families from Mary’s Place are invited to enjoy Children’s Theater in the Gardens. Alzheimer’s patients have found comfort just being in Dunn Gardens.

Produce from our vegetable garden is regularly harvested for The Bitter Lake Food Bank and the first graders of Broadview-Thomson School always look forward to outings to The Dunn.

A big thank you to all our volunteers, donors, members, and supporters for making these programs possible.



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That's a wrap: Another memorable Shoreline Arts Festival


Photos courtesy Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Arts Council

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council would like to give a big thank you to everyone who came out to take pART in the 29th Annual Shoreline Arts Festival at our NEW LOCATION at Shoreline Community College.

Performers on the main stage, inside


It was an incredible turnout of local art and talented artists from around the northwest.

Girl discovers joy of hammering
making a birdhouse with Irons Bros.


In addition to all of the unique artwork, there were plenty of highlights, including performances at the Main Stage and Community Stage, Hands-on Art for kids (and adults!), enlightening Cultural Room exhibits, aerial performances on Sunday by The Cabiri, delicious food and beverages in the Food Truck Food Court, and of course the 50+ Artist Marketplace!

There were performers on the outdoor stage


We also lucked out with the weather this year!

This extraordinary celebration of our community’s dedication to creativity is made possible year after year by a wonderfully passionate group of festival committee members, volunteers, staff, sponsors, donors, and members, for whom the Arts Council is immensely and forever grateful.

The Cabiri troupe performed

In addition to all of these amazing groups and people, we also must give a big thank you to the Shoreline Community College for hosting the festival this year. We are deeply appreciative of all their hard work and commitment to making this a special event for the community. Thank you to all of you!

Madeleine wins an award


Did you have a blast at the festival? Please consider contributing to the Arts Council to help keep this keystone community event alive and thriving. It just takes a moment to donate or become an Arts Council Member, and your support goes a long way towards continuing the festival and developing other important Arts Council programs and events.

Africa cultural room


We’re already looking forward to the next Shoreline Arts Festival in 2020!

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



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Photo: Purple lavender and bee

Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Photo by Wayne Pridemore



Summer breeze

blows through the

purple lavender,

calling bees

to partake the view

    

by Joseph Kushnir 2017



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Save this: Children's events at the Richmond Beach Library

Last Leaf Productions will perform Purrlie
at the Richmond Beach Library on July 20

Some very neat programs for Children and Families at the Richmond Beach Library in July.

The library is located at 19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline 98177, 206-546-3522.


How to Paint a Planet Art Workshop
Tuesday, July 9, 11am
Presented by Witty Scientists.
Ages 5 and older with adult.
Learn about the planets of the solar system, what it might be like to live on one, and use watercolor painting to create your own planets.
All supplies provided.
Please register online beginning June 25

Stories Under the Tree Family Story Times
Thursday, July 11, 18 and 25, 12pm
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Spread out a blanket in the shade, bring a lunch and a friend for stories, songs and silliness under the big tree in the community park near the library.
If the weather is uncooperative, this program will be held in the library meeting room.

Purrlie’s Mission to the Milky Way
Saturday, July 20, 11am
Presented by Last Leaf Productions.
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Join us for a rollicking musical about Purrlie, the cat, who thinks the Milky Way is actually made of milk. She builds a rocket ship to explore the solar system.

Shadow Puppet Space Race Craft Workshop
Tuesday, July 23, 11am
Presented by Cheryl Hadley.
Ages 8 and older, ages 6 to 7 with adult.
Design and make your own shadow puppet spacecraft using a variety of materials. Then race your vehicle through a galactic obstacle course!
Please register online beginning July 9

The Jammin’ on Jupiter Show
Monday, July 29, 7pm
Held at Richmond Beach Community Park, adjacent to the library.
Presented by The Brian Waite Band.
Family program, all ages welcome with adult.
Sing, dance and laugh with the band as they blast off to the moon! Explore strange new worlds and meet a few hilarious aliens.



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Library Game Day Sunday at Shoreline Library

Library Game Day, Sunday, July 7, 2019 from noon to 3pm at the Shoreline Library large meeting room, 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline 98155.

Put away your screens and join us for an afternoon of board games, card games, dice games, and more for all ages.

We'll have tables filled with games for you to try.

Bring your friends and family or meet new people to play with!

Bring your own game and enjoy the camaraderie!

Newly donated games to try:

  • Backgammon
  • Cranium Primo Edition
  • Monopoly Hotels
  • Pictionary
  • Parcheesi
  • Reverse Charades
  • Trivial Pursuit Master Game Genius Edition


In July, Sean Epperson of Thing 12 Games will bring Dinos Not Assembled. Dinos Not Assembled is a 2-4 player “all ages” game that is great for families.

The game is for ages 8 and up, but younger players can join with a little help. Players are paleontologists competing to get dinosaur bones and complete sets necessary to build a dinosaur for their section of a museum.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library.




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Sparklers are a major cause of firework related eye injuries

Sparklers are as hot as a blowtorch
Photo courtesy Northshore Fire


The Northshore Fire department warns that sparklers are a major cause of firework related eye injuries each year.

19% of all injuries related to fireworks are eye injuries. The risk for injury is much higher for ages 15-24 and children under 10.

Heating up to 2,000 degrees, sparklers are the number one cause of fireworks injuries requiring trips to the emergency room. That's as hot as a blow torch.

Exercise extreme caution when children are around fireworks of any kind.



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Shoreline fire calls in June 2019

Shoreline Fire Headquarters on Aurora
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Happy Monday and 1st of July!

Here are the stats for June from the Shoreline Fire Department

Aid - 311
Aid Non Emergency - 56
Motor Vehicle Collision Aid (MVA) - 12
MVA Medic -3 (+4 w/ M142 and M157 in Northshore, Bothell, Woodinville and Kirkland
MVA Rescue - 1 (+1 w/M142 in Bothell)
Medic - 170 (+179 w/ M142 and M157 in Northshore, Bothell, Woodinville and Kirkland)
Cardiac Arrest - 4 (+10 /M142 and M157 in Bothell, Northshore and Kirkland)
Automatic Fire Alarm (AFA) - 41
Bark Fire - 5
Brush Fire - 1
Dumpster Fire - 1
Electrical Odor - 1
Extinguished Fire - 1
Flooding Minor - 4
Haz - CO alarms 6, 1 needing Aid
Natural Gas in the Area - 2
Natural Gas/Line Fracture - 1
Smoke/Burn Complaint - 6
Smoke Smell/Haze in the Area - 2
Service Call - 3 (water call, stuck elevator, mom locked out by toddlers)
Structure Fire - 4 (2 residential, 2 commercial)
Vehicle Fire - 1

Have a great and safe week!

REMEMBER - FIREWORKS ARE ILLEGAL IN SHORELINE!!!



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Northshore Performing Arts Center announces 2019-2020 Season


Tickets are now on sale for individual shows and in season packages.
  • Buy tickets to all 10 shows and save 20%. 
  • Buy tickets for a half season (5 shows) and save 10%
  • Back by popular demand - senior and military discounts
  • Youth prices have been dropped to just $15.

Visit the new website to read about all of the shows and buy tickets.

The Northshore Performing Arts Center Foundation (NPACF) was established by Northshore-area residents (Bothell, Kenmore, Mill Creek, and Woodinville, WA) who were committed to bringing a cultural center to their community, where they could enjoy the performing arts, engage their children in creative educational programs, and experience culturally rich performances from around the globe. 

Through NPACF's partnership with the Northshore School District and the City of Bothell, they now have a beautiful state-of-the-art 600 seat theatre on the campus of Bothell High School where artists from around the world and close to home bring live performance to the Northshore community. NPACF is a federal 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.



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Enhanced background checks required to purchase semiautomatic assault rifles

Semi-automatic assault rifles for sale
KATU.com
As of Monday, July 1, 2019, the King County Sheriff’s Office is required, by law (Initiative 1639), to perform enhanced background checks when a person is attempting to purchase or transfer a semiautomatic assault rifle. 

The purpose of the enhanced background check is to determine whether the person is legally eligible to possess a firearm.

“In keeping with my sworn duty to uphold and enforce the law, my Office will be performing these enhanced background checks as the requests are forwarded by local gun dealers,” said King County Sheriff Mitzi G. Johanknecht.

“These changes will increase the workload for Sheriff’s Office personnel who currently perform firearms background checks,” said Johanknecht. “Going forward we will need to assess whether our current staffing levels will be sufficient to complete the work, or whether we’ll have to ask for additional resources.”

The new law also requires safe storage of firearms, but does not mandate that weapons should be stored in a particular place or in a particular way. As always, the King County Sheriff’s Office encourages the safe and responsible storage of firearms.

Public Health – Seattle and King County has a resource page for those interested in learning more about various safe storage options, including up to 15% discounts for select storage devices at participating dealers.



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Seattle Humane: Pet Safety for the 4th of July



From Seattle Humane Society


While we humans might love loud and colorful explosions, our pets are much more sensitive to sound than we are. Unfortunately, the big gatherings, loud noises, and impressive fireworks that make this holiday a celebration for us can be frightening for our animals, causing them to panic. However, planning and precaution can ensure an enjoyable Fourth of July for everyone.

Pet Safety Tips for Independence Day:

• KEEP PETS INDOORS

Keep your pets in a safe, enclosed room with closed windows. If you’re having guests over, consider keeping pets in a room that’s off limits to others. Be sure to provide plenty of water and food.

• CREATE A CALMING ENVIRONMENT

Surround pets with their favorite toys and other familiar objects. Sometimes the smell of an article of your clothing can help comfort them. Play soothing music, and keep the room as quiet as possible by closing doors, windows, and blinds.

• KEEP AWAY FROM FIREWORKS

Even if your pet doesn’t seem obviously upset by fireworks, they can still cause harm. Avoid potential burns, injuries, or possible ingestion by keeping all pets away from fireworks.

• EXERCISE YOUR PET

Give your pet plenty of exercise in the morning. This will calm your pets and help them relax with the stress of loud noises around them.

• UPDATE IDENTIFICATION

The biggest risk of all during this holiday is that pets will get loose and become lost. Even if a pet is secured inside, the sound of fireworks can cause extreme panic – sometimes causing them to break through glass windows. 

Make sure your pets are microchipped and wearing identification tags. Call to confirm that both the microchip company and your pet's veterinarian have your current address and phone number(s) on file. 

Additionally, Seattle Humane (in Bellevue) offers microchipping services for $20 for low-income individuals. To learn more about this service, click here.



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Free Stop the Bleed class July 22

Shoreline Covenant church, 1330 N 185th, 98133 is hosting a "Stop the Bleed" class on Monday, July 22, 2019 from 7-8:30pm

The class is free and open to all.

Sign up here

The ability to recognize life-threatening bleeding in someone who is injured and effectively assist that person can save a life.

Studies have shown that the help given by an immediate responder can often make the difference between life and death, even before medical professionals arrive.

The American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma is leading the effort to save lives by teaching individuals how to provide vital initial response to stop uncontrolled bleeding in emergency situations. The Bleeding Control Basics course gives participants the necessary tools to become an empowered initial responder.

Launched in October of 2015 by the White House, Stop the Bleed® is a national awareness campaign and a call to action.

Stop the Bleed is intended to cultivate grassroots efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency … becoming the beginning of the trauma care chain of survival.

During Stop the Bleed training, you will learn how to:
  • Determine if an area is safe for you to proceed toward a victim to provide assistance
  • Identify any nearby tools to assist you such as a publicly placed bleeding control kit or everyday items that can be used to control bleeding.
  • Use your hands to apply direct pressure at the site of the wound to stop bleeding
  • Pack a deep wound with cloth or gauze to control bleeding
  • Correctly apply a tourniquet to an injured limb to stop bleeding
  • Keep the victim calm until help arrives

Questions? Contact contact Kate Coffee at 206-291-4696.

7-4-19  Added registration link

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LFP Detective Tony Matthews - creator of CanYouID.me site - retires

Detective Tony Matthews, Lake Forest Park
Photo courtesy City of LFP
The City and Police Department of Lake Forest Park celebrated Detective Tony Matthews on June 20, 2019 as he retired from the force. 

He served the citizens of Lake Forest Park for over 22 years and as a police officer for over 30 years.

He launched the website CanyouID.me and his fingerprints are all over the police department for innovative ideas and just plain hard work.

We wish Tony and his family all the best in retirement! 
Thank you for your service Tony!



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In The Garden Now…..Field Bindweed

Monday, July 1, 2019

White Morning Glory
Text and photo 
by Victoria Gilleland 

I’ve been fighting with this garden bully for more than 30 years.

I dread seeing it crawling up the ravine in back of our place. 

I know that it’s just a matter of time before it reaches the crest of the hill and sends its green tentacles over and into some of my favorite shrubs and trees!

I dig, pull, cut back and clean up but never seem to completely eradicate this devil! 

A stem piece little more than an inch long left behind in the soil can take root and form a new plant. 

Now is that really fair?

Fortunately for all of us fighting this aggressive green menace in our gardens there is a source of expert advice on how to deal with it. Check out the Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board entry on Field Bindweed.

Good luck! We’re all going to need it.

(Convolvulus arvensis)


Victoria Gilleland is the owner of Cottage Garden Designs, a Garden Design company specializing in Redesign of Residential Gardens, Garden Consultation and Coaching. She has been designing gardens in the northwest for over 25 years. (vjgilleland@yahoo.com)




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Authors in Lake Forest Park this week

Special Hours for Independence Day!

Lake Forest Park will operate on special hours July 4. In observance of Independence Day Lake Forest Park will close at 6pm.


Otherwise, call first thing on Monday morning if you want a signed copy of Deborah Harkness' new book. 206-366-3311.

Third Place Books, LFP Town Center, intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way NE.

Monday, July 1 at 7pm
Deborah Harkness

Time’s Convert

From the bestselling author of A Discovery of Witches — now a hit TV series — comes a novel about what it takes to become a vampire. 

A passionate love story and a fascinating exploration of the power of tradition and the possibilities, Time's Convert channels the supernatural world-building and slow-burning romance that made the All Souls Trilogy instant bestsellers to illuminate a new and vital moment in history, and a love affair that will bridge centuries. Presentation is free; Priority Signing Line Tickets are available with pre-order of Time’s Convert.

Tuesday, July 2 at 7pm
Andrea Dunlop

We Came Here to Forget

From the author of She Regrets Nothing, which BuzzFeed called a "sharp, glittering story of wealth, family, and fate," comes a vivid novel about a young Olympic skier who loses everything and escapes to Buenos Aires, where she reinvents herself, meets a colorful group of ex-pats, and becomes enmeshed with a man keeping dark secrets of his own.

Saturday, July 6 at 6pm
Carolyn Koehnline
Clearing Clutter as a Sacred Act: Essays, Poems, and Practices

Clearing Clutter as a Sacred Act is not your average organizing book. It combines practical guidance, fresh perspectives, and creative approaches as it supports you in finding a meaningful context for weeding out the clutter and making space for possibilities. It also suggests helpful writing processes to clear internal clutter of the heart and mind, while adding depth and whimsey with original poems and watercolor paintings.



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Find Waldo in Lake Forest Park


Monday July 1 – Wednesday, July 31 at Third Place Books Lake Forest Park 

Find Waldo at Lake Forest Park! 

Everyone’s favorite scavenger hunt of the summer is back this month! 

Waldo is hiding in local businesses all around Lake Forest Park – pick up your passports at Third Place Books and see if you can find him. 

And mark your calendars for our Find Waldo party on Wednesday, July 31!



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Destinations: Whale watching from Anacortes



Text and photos by Wayne Pridemore

Wayne and Lucy Pridemore say they have driven by the Island Adventure whale watching office in Anacortes dozens of times.

Part of an orca pod

We decided it was time to give it a try and play the tourist.


Other boats were out on the water

The day was perfect, no wind and no waves, so it was easier to spot the whales from the large catamaran Island Explorer. The boat is almost new and very comfortable. 


Minke baleen whale

The first whale sighting was a Minke baleen whale. 


More orcas from the pod

We were treated throughout the four hour cruise to several sightings of Orca pods.




We both enjoyed the experience.




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Shoreline's urban shepherd

A noon time rest for Filbert and buddies
copyright, Marc Weinberg


Text and photos by Marc Weinberg


Seven years ago the City of Shoreline revised its commitment to the vegetation management plan to make it eco-friendly, green and sustainable.

It was through that effort that they discovered an innovative approach. The City Manager and staff contracted with Earthcraft Services. Each year since, particularly during the heavy growing season, Ed Portnow brings his herd of 12 hungry and happy goats to five sites the City selects to clear brush. 

Goats make us smile
copyright, Marc Weinberg


Their favorite job is to work on blackberries and other invasive species. They show up for work led by Filbert and followed by his team of hungry chaps like Nutmeg, Floppy, Mancha and others, each with a personality well suited to their names.

Ed says his team loves the van he uses for transportation and considers it their home as he delivers them from their pasture in Bothell (which they share with some horses) to the five work sites in Shoreline and elsewhere. 

Kayla and Rowan stop for a visit with the herd
copyright, Marc Weinberg


According to Ed and the City, both children and adults have responded favorably to seeing the goats and having an opportunity to watch them up close. When adequate fencing isn’t already installed on site, Ed sets up a temporary fence to define the work area and keep his herd contained.

If you stop to visit be sure to speak with Ed before reaching though the fence since sometimes it is electrified.

Pruning the low hanging branches of your apple tree at no extra cost
copyright, Marc Weinberg
 

Eric Bratton, Communications Program Manager at the City, confirmed that the cost of clearing unwanted foliage by “goat power versus people” is about the same, but the community response is so supportive and after multiple visits to the same site the goats have the advantage of also fertilizing as they go. 

This eco-friendly approach allows local grasses and indigenous plants an opportunity to survive. Ed says some of his goats have an enzyme in their stomach that actually kills the blackberry seeds. 

Tips of grass are much sweeter along Dayton Ave by 185th
 copyright, Marc Weinberg


Watch for the herd as you travel around town and know that you are always welcome to visit. The life of the “Urban Shepherd” as with that of others around the world can be a lonely and solitary one. 

Ed has interesting stories to tell about life with his goats. If you have property to be cleared… contact Ed and you can have an up-close creative, eco-friendly experience right at home.




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Humble Feast Monday and recipe for Summer Salad Dressing

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.

Reservations appreciated (and you get a discount if you prepay!)

This month's dinner is Monday July 1, 2019.

The menu: summer salads. Red rice salad with shredded greens, bacon-potato salad (and a vegetarian version, of course), Mediterranean lentil salad, mixed lettuces, and fresh fruit.

Summer Salad Dressing (makes one cup)

Pureeing a vegetable along with your oil and vinegar gives your salad dressing an extra flavor dimension, especially if you're using a vegetable that doesn't happen to be in the salad. This recipe calls for tomato, but you can sub any vegetable you like. We've also used cucumber, sweet pepper, and carrot, and we keep trying new variations on this theme. We haven't been disappointed yet.

1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup vinegar (balsamic, red wine, champagne, sherry, cider or any other kind)
1 small tomato, quartered
1/2 teaspoon salt
black pepper to taste

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Free Beginning Genealogy class Saturday in Lynnwood

Sunday, June 30, 2019

Heritage Library at Heritage Park in Lynnwood
Free Beginning Genealogy class this Saturday, July 6, at the Sno-Isle Genealogy Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way, Heritage Park, Lynnwood

The 1hr. drop-in class starts at 10am.

Now is a good time to get organized and start researching your family history.

For more information call 425-775-6267 on Tuesday or Thursday.

The library will be open on July 4th if you are visiting the park. Also, the Library is open on Sundays thru Labor Day 11am - 4pm.



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Death notices May 1 - 31, 2019

Painting by Chrystine Westphal
Obituaries are condensed biographies of people's lives, written by the people who loved them.

Like a memorial service, they tell us things we may not have known about the person, and may leave us wishing we had known them better

Obituaries extracted from The Seattle Times and other sources

Glen Oliver Twitchell  1927-2019  WWII vet had lived in Shoreline for 57 years. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Pauline. "He loved spending time with family, friends, and his dog Odie. He also loved cooking, gardening, salmon fishing, and NASCAR."

Ivan E. Thompson  1924-2019  WWII Navy veteran married Molly in 1956 and they raised two children in Shoreline. He was an expert fisherman and he and Molly were involved in many activities with the Sons of Norway. "He had an endless supply of Norwegian jokes and told many fishing stories (some of them true)."

Robert S. Fleming II, MD  Age 83  He moved to Shoreline in the early 1960s and practiced child and adolescent psychiatry until retiring in 2015. His two children were raised in Shoreline.

David Spencer Compton  1948-2019  Services were held at Shoreline Community College for Compton who was deeply involved with two organizations - the Boy Scouts of America and DeMolay. "David is remembered as always having a smile and joke or quip for any situation - after all 'there are no problems, only opportunities.'" 

Marianne Gutteridge  1927-2019  Deeply involved in the arts, she was an active participant with the Shoreline Arts Council. A pianist, singer, weaver, Senior Center volunteer, she and her husband were part of award-winning productions of the Seattle Gilbert and Sullivan society.

Irene Lawseth  1919-2019  She worked in and then taught special ed classes for the Shoreline School District for many years.

Dorothy Ann (Mattson) Pointer  1936-2018  Lived at times in Shoreline and was active with her children and both Boy and Girl Scouts.

Rini Ariani Sulaiman  -2019  A longtime resident of Shoreline, Rini was a graduate of UW and WWU, and enjoyed a long career as an environmental toxicologist.

Martha (Helen) Lindquist  1921-2019  Services were held at Crista Ministries Chapel for long time Shoreline resident Helen Lindquist. She worked for Washington Natural Gas, retiring after 25 years as a Sr. Executive Secretary.

Steven Craig Johnson  Age 67  A celebration of life was held at the Berean Bible Church in Shoreline. The former US Navy Corpsman was employed by Metro for over 40 years.

Wayne M. Rutledge  Age 66  A celebration of life was held at the Lake Forest Park Civic Club. After graduating from Nathan Hale in 1970, he joined a band and toured the US. Upon his return he started his own photography business, eventually opening a studio in the University District.

Gayle Jean (Martin) Freitas  1936-2019  Gayle and her husband raised their family in Shoreline. Upon retirement, they moved to Union, WA to a home on the golf course. Besides golf, she was an avid genealogist, traveling to Sweden to research her history.

Amy Elizabeth Patterson  1990-2019  Amy, age 28, succumbed to complications of a genetic syndrome. "We laud the amazing staff of Fircrest Skilled Nursing who provided medical care, love and support to Amy and her family."

Thomas Franklin Pitcock  1935-2019  Shoreline resident was a founding investor of Viox Corporation. Tom was an active member of Edmonds Harbor Square Athletic Club and a long time member of Queen City Yacht Club in Seattle. Tom and Astrid enjoyed boating on Puget Sound and NW waters in their boat the Kalihi Kai.

Jose Doquilo, Jr  1958-2019  Died at his home in Lake Forest Park in the presence of his family.

Jean Francis (Olson) Nordlund  1920-2019   Shoreline resident at her death, she was an Army Nurse during WWII, stationed in Europe. "She was especially proud of her participation at Normandy, and the liberation of France." She returned to nursing after her children were grown, working at Group Health Northgate. She and her husband were live-aboards, docking their boat at Gasworks Park.

Harold G. Purkhiser  1923-2019  Long time member of the Berean Bible Church in Shoreline where his memorial service was held.

Doris Olson Warbington  1926-2019  "She taught French at Holy Rosary High School and then adult education all around Seattle, where she spent most of her life. She established the Lifetime Learning Center with her business partner and gave assertiveness training to women as feminism developed. She finished her career at Shoreline Community College at 80."

Kathleen Ann Hagen  1940-2019  She moved to Shoreline with her family in 1964 and joined the Aurora Church of the Nazarene, forming close and lasting friendships. They moved to Edmonds in 1979. Services were held at the Aurora Church of the Nazarene.

Katy (Green) Pollock  1947-2019  Katy and her family have lived in Lake Forest Park for 32 years, during which time Katy completed a 30-year career as a Registered Nurse at Seattle Children's Hospital.




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Shoreline Arts Festival has a sunny day at its new location at the college


Photos by Steven H. Robinson

The Shoreline Arts Festival had a bright, sunny day at its new location at Shoreline Community College 16101 Greenwood Ave N.

A variety of hands-on art opportunities

The Festival made full use of the spacious facilities at the College with booths of all kinds spread out in a parking lot, a whole row of multicultural rooms, a room just for the Art from the Attic sale, not to mention food trucks and a lot of art activities for children.



The theatre had live dance performances from many cultures.

The Showmobile had a full schedule of performers

The Showmobile was set up and had a full schedule of performances throughout the day.

The festival continues on Sunday, from 10am to 5pm. The festival is free and there is free parking at the college.

For more information, visit the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council’s Festival website.

Some of the culture rooms

There was more room for the multinational culture rooms.


Hua Zhang, left, demonstrated Chinese brush stroke art in the Chinese culture room.


Central America was represented with a Panamanian display.


Residents donated art to be sold at the Art from the Attic room. All proceeds go to support the work of the Shoreline Arts Council.


Dennis Ashbrook and David Endicott from the Music4Life organization were ready to accept donations of musical instruments which will be refurbished and given to Shoreline Schools for the use of children whose families cannot afford to rent an instrument. This program has given the opportunity to participate in music programs for many students.


And, of course, there was art for sale in the juried art exhibit.



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