King County Medical Examiner's Office 2019 Indigent Burial Ceremony

Tuesday, July 9, 2019

The King County Medical Examiner's Office Indigent Remains program provides cremation and a proper burial for individuals who are indigent and who have died in King County.

This program serves people whose families either could not be located or could not provide for the proper disposition of remains.

On Wednesday, July 10, 2019, 1:00pm, 302 individuals will be remembered at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 100 Blaine Ave NE, in Renton.

The public is invited to the ceremony, which will include burial rites, prayers from clergy, a memorial plaque and memories shared by friends.

More information and a list of names here.



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One chance only to see live production of Gulliver's Travels

Not your mother's Gulliver's Travels!

Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council and Missoula Children’s Theatre presents a live performance of “Gulliver’s Travels” 


Tickets are now available for Missoula Children’s Theatre’s production of “Gulliver’s Travels,” which will take place on Friday, July 12 at 1pm at the Shorewood High School Performing Arts Center.

Up to sixty local students have been cast in the play.

They will rehearse all week with professional actors and directors from Missoula Children’s Theatre touring company, and perform a show on Friday for your viewing pleasure!

Beat the heat for an hour or two and support the young thespians of the community!

With his shipwrecked and his trusty computer JCN on the fritz, brave explorer Gulliver finds himself lost in space with nothing but an Invisible Force to guide him!

Tune in as this sci-fi spin of the timeless tale of GULLIVER’S TRAVELS will take you out-of-this world!

There will be one performance of this show.

Friday, July 12 at 1pm
Shorewood High School Performing Arts Center
17300 Fremont Ave N
 Tickets are $10, General Admission

Get tickets now on Brown Paper Tickets, or at the door. The Missoula Children’s Theatre Camp is presented by the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council with major support from the City of Shoreline, City of Lake Forest Park, and 4Culture.

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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Summer Heacock presents her new novel "Crashing the A-List" at Third Place Books July 20

Author Summer Heacock is presenting her
new novel at Third Place Books July 20


Author Summer Heacock will be presenting her newly released novel Crashing The A-List (HarperCollins/ Harlequin/ MIRA; July 9, 2019), in a conversation and signing at Third Place Books on Saturday, July 20 at 6pm.

In Crashing The A-List - which has been described as "Younger meets Sex in the City with a hint of Benedict Cumberbatch" - former book editor Clara Montgomery is stuck sleeping on her brother’s ugly couch in Queens after four months of unemployment.

Desperate for income, she takes a job clearing out abandoned storage units. When Clara comes across a unit that was once owned by an escort service, she finds the brothel “résumé” of a younger Caspian Tiddleswich, an astonishingly famous British actor (inspired by Benedict Cumberbatch).
Clara has no intention of cashing in on her discovery, but her awkward attempts to reassure Caspian that his secret is safe go awry. 
Now Caspian is convinced that Clara is a blackmailer, the tabloids have her pegged as Caspian’s newest girlfriend … and Clara begins to find the A-lister’s charms more irresistible than she expected.

Crashing the A-List is her second novel, following her debut, The Awkward Path To Getting Lucky (HarperCollins/ Harlequin/MIRA; July 25, 2017).

She lives in Tacoma with her family and a collection of life-size celebrity cardboard cutouts.

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

Reserve your copy of the book by calling the store at 206-366-3333.




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Photo: Finch providing photo op

Photo by Gloria Z Nagler


Gloria says "I shot the House Finch in a parking lot while waiting for my husband -- goes to show, gotta have your camera at all times:)"

And, yes, this is a photograph - not a watercolor.





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46th and 32nd Legislative District Democrats Annual Picnic Saturday in Hamlin Park


46th and 32nd Legislative District Democrats Annual Picnic
Come Join us at our Combined Annual Summer Event!
Hamlin Park

Saturday July 13, 2019 - 11:00am - 2:00pm

  • Curious who represents you in your district?
  • Want to get involved in local politics but don’t know how?
  • Do you have an issue that you’d like to see addressed by your local legislators?

Come on out to your FREE local legislative district annual picnic! Learn more about what we do, meet your current legislators and elected officials, hear new candidates speak, make your voice be heard, and get involved.

This year we are combining the 46th and 32nd Legislative Districts' Annual Summer Picnics. Come out to meet your neighbors in the 46th and the 32nd, who share several jurisdictions. 

There’s plenty to talk about at this year’s picnic with the all of the local contests with primaries heating up and heading toward the August 6th ballot. 

Not only that, the 2020 Election is looming just around the corner and we need all hands on deck to flip the 2020 race in the White House, retake the US Senate and maintain the majority in the House of Representatives.

Want new Democratic swag? Make sure to bring your wallet for some new Democratic-branded stuff, including VOTE t-shirts and buttons to show your democratic pride!

PCOs and volunteer walk captains can pick up their district literature for walking your precincts at the picnic. Ballots go in the mail on July 18th!

This is an entirely FREE picnic, so please bring your neighbor and your passion for making your community a better place. Again, while this is a FREE event, we always welcome a one time donation. If you wish to contribute, please visit our donation page to keep our local Democrats a powerful representation of our community. We look forward to seeing you!

If you have any questions, or would like to volunteer to help, please don’t hesitate to email us at chair@46dems.org



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National Night Out in Shoreline

Shoreline blocks watches and neighborhoods - National Night Out is Tuesday August 6, 2019. This is a great way to meet your neighbors in a friendly social setting. It's possible to close your street and set up a potluck in the middle of the street!

Contact Constance Perenyi for more information. 206-801-2253.



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National Night Out in Lake Forest Park

National Night Out is August 6, 2019 – Register Your Neighborhood Event by July 26!

The annual National Night Out Against Crime event for 2019 is held in communities across the country on Tuesday evening, August 6. 

If you would like to plan a neighborhood party in Lake Forest Park, email Casey Krysminsky and check out the City’s National Night Out web page here for forms and more information and resources, such as helpful tips for hosting a successful National Night Out in your neighborhood.

National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. 

It provides an opportunity to bring police and neighbors together. Neighborhoods across the nation host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and other community events with safety demos, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel and exhibits.

Gather your neighbors, email Casey, and plan your National Night Out celebration today!

Remember to register your neighborhood by Friday, July 26, 2019.



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Shoreline Fire training at Country Village

Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire


Fire departments, including Shoreline, have been using the Country Village shopping center in Bothell for fire training.

Country Village shops have been vacated. The land has been sold to a developer who will be razing the shops and building apartments on the site.

In the meantime, Shoreline Fire got in some aerial training.



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Join Post 227 for BBQ on Saturday


The American Legion Post 227 Veterans
Meet and Greet BBQ Event, Saturday, July 13, 2019, noon to 3pm


The American Legion Post 227 in Shoreline will host a Veterans Meet and Greet BBQ event during the hours of 12:00 noon to 3:00 PM on Saturday, July 13, 2019. 

The event is open to all U.S. Military active duty personnel, all Veterans, Police, Fire and First Responders, their families and guests. Also invited are our expanding supporting community. The Post Auxiliary will also participate, along with family and guests.

Come and join us for burgers (including some vegans) and brats along with the “tasty” side dishes, salads and condiments. Let’s not forget the watermelon, soft drinks and bottled water to be served. 

Donation stations will be set up to defray some of the costs.

Please come for the presentation of colors at 12:00 noon sharp by the US Volunteers Joint Service Command, followed by the singing of the National Anthem by 7 year old Symphony Ames (Her third year.) The American Legion Brass Band Quartet will perform a concert of patriotic music throughout the event. 

Sign in and get our raffle ticket for drawings throughout the day. Another buy-in raffle will be conducted with winners drawn after 3:00 pm. You do not need to be present for this raffle drawing. You will be notified if you are the winning ticket holder.

Parking is limited, park on the street and the north side of the Goodwill Store and north side of the parking lot. Avoid parking in the Goodwill lot.




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LFP Council meetings Thursday - solid waste, investment pool, civil service rules

LFP City Hall
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
City of Lake Forest Park City Council will hold a reception from 5-6pm Thursday, July 11, 2019 to honor retiring Chief of Police Steve Sutton.

During the work session at 6pm, the council will hear a presentation on the King County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan from Dorian Waller, King County Solid Waste.

At 7pm during the regular meeting the Council will consider:
  1. Resolution 1740/Authorizing Investment of City of Lake Forest Park Monies in the Local Government Investment Pool 
  2. Ordinance 1195/Amendment to Civil Service Rules, LFPMC 

All meetings are held in the Council Chambers 17425 Ballinger Way NE.



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WET N’ WILD IS COMING – and It’s Free


One of the joys of summer as a child is running through the sprinklers. Imagine the fun of multiple sprinklers, a giant slip n’ slide, water balloon launching, giant bubble blowing and more on a beautiful summer day in the park with families in your neighborhood.

The Richmond Highlands Neighborhood Association invites you to join the fun at the fourth annual Wet N’ Wild on Saturday, July 20, 2019 from 3-5pm at Sunset School Park 17800 10th Ave NW, Shoreline 98177.

The event is free to all. Bring fun loving kids of all ages, your chairs and beach towels, and prepare to have a great time.

To volunteer or ask questions, contact Pete Gerhard at petegerhard@gmail.com


Saturday, July 20, 2019 from 3-5pm at Sunset School Park 17800 10th Ave NW, Shoreline 98177.



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Roll up your sleeves and join the SolarFest crew - no experience necessary

Join the SolarFest volunteer crew
Photo courtesy SolarFest


16th Annual NW SolarFest Sustainable Living Fair 

July 27, 2019 - 10am to 5pm
Shoreline Community College
16101 Greenwood Ave N

NW SolarFest invites you to roll up your sleeves and join the great group of people who are the energy behind the region’s largest and longest running Sustainable Living event.

There is a variety of positions, no experience needed. You can lift and tote or you can sit.

We appreciate any amount of time you can give but ask for a minimum 2-hour commitment. Feel free to sign up for multiple shifts!

There are some rewards for your volunteer time!
  • Earn service hours for community projects
  • Showcase your talents
  • Work and play with like-minded people, those who wish to leave the world a better place
  • Volunteer t-shirt to stand out in a crowd
  • Access to well-stocked volunteer room day of event
  • Invite to NW SolarFest Private After Hours Party

We're using SignUp.com (the leading online SignUp and reminder tool) to organize our upcoming SignUps.

Here is how it works in 3 easy steps:
  1. Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com
  2. Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
  3. Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.

Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone.

If you do not want to use SignUp.com, contact volunteer@shorelinesolar.org and we can sign you up manually.

There are many fun and interesting things to see and do at NW SolarFest.

See NW SolarFest for details.

NW SolarFest is produced by Shoreline Solar Project a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit 



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Movie night at the Senior Center July 26

 


As part of the expanding list of offerings at the Shoreline / LFP Senior Center, we will be having a viewing party of the 1995 classic, To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar.

LGBTQ individuals, families and friends of all generations are welcome.

Friday, July 26, 2019, 6pm at the Shoreline / LFP Senior Center, in the Multipurpose Room, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155

We invite you to dress up as your favorite movie character, bring lawn chairs and blankets to get cozy, or treat yourself to a pizza dinner or tropical Chi Chi cocktail.

Entrance is $1. Food and beverage at separate cost.



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Free Concert by Kim Archer Band, Wednesday at Pfingst Animal Acres Park



CONCERTS IN THE PARK – KIM ARCHER BAND – SOULFUL ROCK
July 10, 2019 - 6:30pm (rain or shine)

Pfingst Animal Acres Park
NE 178th St. and Brookside Blvd
Lake Forest Park


Gather your family and friends, and come enjoy a free performance by Kim Archer Band at Pfingst Animal Acres Park on Wednesday, July 10th, 6:30pm. Bring your picnic blankets, hats, snacks, and dancing shoes!

Known for her raw, powerhouse performances, Kim Archer has attracted a large and loyal following of fans with her vocally-driven soulful rock and honest songwriting. 

Whether she’s playing a premier venue with her tight band, or an intimate club for a solo show, Archer never disappoints. With guitar in hand she commands the stage playing her own original songs, or conjuring up a whole new vibe on vintage hits so that they sound fresh and wonderfully different.

Plus, try some refreshing infused waters from our presenting sponsor Aegis Living of Shoreline’s free “Hydration Station.”

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council’s Concerts in the Park are always free and held at various community parks throughout Shoreline and Lake Forest Park on Wednesdays in July and August at 6:30pm (unless otherwise noted), rain or shine. 

Concerts in the Park are supported by the City of Shoreline, City of Lake Forest Park, 4Culture, Aegis Living of Shoreline, and by Arts Council donors and members.

For more information and details, visit the Arts Council’s website or call (206) 417-4645.

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to nurture all of the arts in the community through programs and events, arts education, advocacy, and support for artists and arts organizations.





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Photos: Hummingbirds love Crocosmia Lucifer - the little devils

Monday, July 8, 2019


Photos by Wayne Pridemore

Wayne Pridemore's advice on tempting hummingbirds to your yard:

The bright red blossoms of the Crocosmia Lucifer are just now opening. The plant is one of the favorites of local hummingbirds. The little devils just love the plant!




And now you know.



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Free summer meals for kids and teens


It's that time of the year again: free summer meals all summer long! 

This summer, free, healthy meals for children and teens 18 and under in King County are just around the corner. 

No child should go hungry in summer when school meals are not an option. 

Participating parks, libraries, community centers, schools, and more offer a combination of breakfast, lunch, and morning or afternoon snacks. 


Community summer meal programs are open to all families without paperwork or registration — just drop on in! Many sites offer arts and crafts, games, and hands-on educational activities to keep kids active and engaged; there is something for everyone! 

Come join us and enjoy a meal and have some fun!

To find the nearest site visit FreeSummerMeals.org, call 888.436.6392 or text “Food” to 877-877. 

Hope to see you there!



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Mariners Baseball Panel at Third Place Books Thursday


Mariners fans - Thursday evening at Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park is for you!

Seattle Mariner RBI Club Commissioner Bob Simeone will MC a lively discussion among Seattle’s best-known sports book authors, who hold a wealth of information about players, teams and sports history.

Thursday, July 11 at 7pm, Mariners Baseball Panel, featuring Mike Gastineau, Billy Mac, Art Thiel, and MC Bob Simeone.

There are authors for others this week as well. 

Third Place Books is located at the intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way in Lake Forest Park's Town Center.

Monday, July 8 at 7pm
Karl Marlantes
Deep River

From the New York Times-bestselling author of Matterhorn and What It Is Like to Go to War comes Deep River, a rich family saga about Finnish immigrants who settle and tame the Pacific Northwest, set against the early labor movements, World War I, and the upheaval of early twentieth-century America. Third Place Books is thrilled to welcome Karl Marlantes back to our stage, and to launch this monumental new novel.

Tuesday, July 9 at 7pm
Julie Weston

Moonscape: A Nellie Burns Mystery

Nellie Burns returns in Moonscape, this time investigating a series of disappearances around Idaho’s Craters of the Moon.


Wednesday, July 10 at 7pm
Anthony McCann
Shadowlands: Fear and Freedom at the Oregon Standoff

In 2016, a group of armed right-wing protestors occupied the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Oregon. Gathering into its vortex the realities of social media, history, religion, race, and the environment, this piercing work by Anthony McCann offers us a combination of beautiful writing and high-stakes analysis of the Oregon Standoff, and of our current cultural and political moment. Shadowlands is a clarifying, exhilarating story of a nation facing an uncertain future and a murky past in a time of collective reckoning.

Thursday, July 11 at 7pm
Mariners Baseball Panel!

Featuring Mike Gastineau, Billy Mac, Art Thiel, and MC Bob Simeone

Seattle Mariner RBI Club Commissioner Bob Simeone will MC a lively discussion between Seattle’s best-known sports book authors who hold a wealth of information about players, teams and sports history.

Saturday, July 13 at 7pm
Rajani LaRocha and Chris Baron
In Conversation with Joy McCullough

Midsummer’s Mayhem and All of Me

Join us for an evening with two exciting middle grade authors – Rajani LaRocha and Chris Baron – as they discuss their new books with Joy McCullough (author of Blood, Water, Paint). Mimi sets out to prove herself in a baking contest in Midsummer’s Mayhem, a contemporary-fantasy retelling of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, while a boy named Ari struggles with body image and weight in All of Me, a novel in verse about accepting the imperfect in oneself and in life.



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Afternoon story time and art demonstration with Martin Hsu at Third Place Books Monday

The Year of the Pig - Mettā
By Martin Hsu
Monday, July 8, 2019 at 3pm at Third Place Books Lake Forest Park, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way NE.

Afternoon Story Time and Art Demonstration with Martin Hsu: Mettā

Martin Hsu is an Asian American artist living and working in San Francisco. He fell in love with drawing at his grandparents' house while growing up in Taiwan. 

Martin graduated with a B.F.A. in Animation from California State University in Fullerton, and worked professionally as a character designer for Nickelodeon and Disney TV Animation. 

This event will be held in the Children’s Section at Third Place Books Lake Forest Park.



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Shoreline Recology explains recycling changes due to contamination

From Shoreline Recology

Until recently, many recycled materials in the U.S. were sold to companies in China. To address public health and environmental concerns caused by contamination of this material, the Chinese government has effectively banned the import of these recycled materials.

Contamination of imported materials is caused by liquid, food, and non-recyclable items. As Recology and the recycling industry adapt to the change in end use markets, contamination remains a significant challenge.

In 2018, contamination of recycling bins in Shoreline ranged from 11.5%-30.5% of the material. Our goal is to reduce that rate to five percent (5%) or less.

In support of this effort, the City of Shoreline’s contract with Recology was recently amended. As part of the amendment, waste disposal fees increased by $1.35 per month for single-family residential customers and $2.25 per cubic yard of waste for commercial and multi-family customers effective August 1, 2019.

View your new rates for service. This increase will be used to help pay for additional costs associated with processing and marketing recyclable materials and provide additional education and outreach programs designed to reduce recycling contamination.

Another important change includes the elimination of plastic bags and plastic films (i.e. plastic wrapped around cases of bathroom tissue) from the items accepted in your blue bin. Plastic bags and film cause significant challenges in the recycling process and are difficult to capture and recycle when mixed with other recyclables. This material should be bagged together and taken to a drop off location, such as a local grocery store, or placed in the garbage as a last resort.

Please help us reduce recycling contamination by keeping non-recyclable materials out of the blue bin. Only the following materials are accepted:
  • Paper
  • Cardboard
  • Metal
  • Glass (bottles, jars)
  • Plastic tubs, jugs, bottles and rigid plastics larger than 3 inches

Additionally, recyclable material in your blue bin should be empty, clean and dry. A few drops of liquid here and there are okay, but excessive liquid or food debris will cause paper to mold and render it non-recyclable.

View a complete list of updated recycling guidelines including posters that can be downloaded and printed.

If you have questions about recycling or your Recology services, please contact us at the main number of 206-763-4444. You can also call this number to schedule training or presentations for groups.

We will be in the community this summer at Shoreline Solarfest on July 27th and Celebrate Shoreline on August 17th and hope to see you there.



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National Commander visits Post 227

The American Legion National Commander,
Brett Reistad, speaking at Post 227.
Text by Carroll Goehring
Photos by Jerry Pickard

Those who attended the June 26, 2019 meeting of The American Legion Post 227 were treated to a memorable evening featuring a visit by The American Legion National Commander, Brett Reistad.

Reistad and his entourage arrived at the Post before 5:00pm and engaged in meeting and greeting those present. Post 227 Commander Larry Fischer called the meeting to order and led the group in reciting the pledge of allegiance. Vickie Evans, who provided entertainment during the evening, then played the national anthem.

POWs - MIAs
Commander Fischer read the admonishment that Legionnaires should spare no effort to secure the release of all American POWS, the accounting for those MIA and return of the remains of those killed in defense of their country. Sgt. at Arms Rick Christianson then placed the POW/MIA banner on the symbolic empty chair. Chaplain Richard Bologna offered the opening prayer. 

Commander Fischer then individually recognized the officers in attendance from surrounding Posts, from District 11, from Area 1 and from the Department of Washington. He also introduced each of the Post 227 officers. 

Commander Fischer called Ken Lee, National Executive Committeeman representing the Department of Washington, to the microphone to introduce National Commander Brett Reistad as the featured speaker for the evening.

History of the American Legion
Post 227 Commander Larry Fischer (on left)
presenting a certificate of appreciation
to National Executive Committeeman, Ken Lee.
Reistad discussed the key events that led to the formation of The American Legion following WWI. At the time, WWI was thought to be “the war to end all wars” and, when the WWI veterans died, no new military veterans were expected to replace them. 

Accordingly, the “Sons of the American Legion” organization was formed to continue the work of the American Legion. Although WWI proved to be not the last war and the US military continued to produce veterans, the Sons of the American Legion continued as part of the Legion family. 

GI Bill of Rights
Commander Reistad discussed the Legion’s efforts to get the US Congress to authorize what is today the US Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs. He also told how, in December of 1943, Past American Legion National Commander Harry W. Colmery wrote what became the US GI Bill of Rights. It was passed into law by the US Congress in June 1944.
 
Post 227 Commander Larry Fischer (on right) presenting
a certificate of appreciation to Bob Grasmick
for his many years of dedicated service
to the Post and the community.

The bill enabled thousands of military veterans to attend college and purchase homes. The bill faced opposition due to its anticipated cost. However, the increased taxes paid by college educated veterans eventually produced $7 in federal income for every dollar spent on the GI Bill.

Congress excludes veterans from membership
Reistad ended his talk by discussing current efforts to change the eligibility requirements for Legion membership. Currently, the US Congress allows only those who served in the military during war periods defined by Congress to be eligible to join the Legion.

Thousands of veterans whose service fell between these Congressionally defined periods are not allowed to join the Legion. This includes veterans who want to join Post 227. Virtually all of these excluded veterans served their country, some at considerable risk to their lives while others were killed or injured during the Cold War.
 
Post 227 Adjutant Earl Thompson (on left)
presenting a special pen to Commander Reistad.
Contact your congressional members
At the request of The American Legion, the US Senate passed SB504 that would make all US military veterans who served since December 7, 1941 to be eligible to join The American Legion. 

The US House of Representatives has not passed SB504. 

Commander Reistad asked everyone to contact their representative in the US House to urge them to pass SB504.

Awards presentation
Commander Fischer announced that those who had questions for Commander Reistad could ask them later in the evening. Fischer asked Ken Lee to come forward. Fischer presented Lee with a Certificate of Appreciation for “escorting The American Legion National Commander, Brett Reistad, to our Post 227 and for representing the Department of Washington as a National Executive Committeeman.”

Commander Fischer then asked Robert (Bob) Grasmick to come forward. Fischer presented Grasmick with a Certificate of Appreciation for “years of dedication to the Post in maintaining Post facilities while working with many commanders; also for serving in multiple positions on the Executive Committee and for services on related community organizations, committees and functions.” Then Post 227 Adjutant, Earl Thompson, presented commemorative pens he had created to Ken Lee, Brett Reistad and Ken Knight, Aide-de-camp to Commander Reistad. 

A very special cake for dessert
BBQ and Entertainment
Attention then turned to the BBQ that Chaplain Bologna, Vice Commander Brady and their crew had prepared. Prior to the evening, attendance was estimated to be 25 but more then twice that number actually attended and food was available for all. 

Besides BBQed burgers and hot dogs, the menu included side dishes and a beautiful cake that Bob Grasmick provided; the cake was decorated to commemorate the 100th anniversary of The American Legion and the visit of National Commander Reistad to Post 227. Throughout the meal, Vickie Evans entertained with music and singing.

Throughout the evening, Post Historian Jerry Pickard used his camera to capture the event in photos. Those photos in this story in the Shoreline Area News will allow those who missed the incredible event to see what they missed.



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Update: Vision plan to be discussed at LFP council meeting - but no open house until later

LFP Town Center
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
The Lake Forest Park Committee of the Whole (COW) will meet as scheduled on Monday, July 8, 2019, 6pm at City Hall in the Council Chambers, 17425 Ballinger Way NE.

The Open House and Public Comment on the Vision plan originally scheduled for this meeting will be held at a future date, tentatively July 18th with the regular council meeting.

Councilmembers will discuss the Vision documents and plan for the Open House and Public Comment.




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Hillwood Ice Cream Social Wednesday

Time for Hillwood’s annual Party! Our 12th Annual Community Ice Cream Social will be Wednesday, July 10, 6:30 to 8:30 in Hillwood Park, N 190th and 3rd Ave NW.

Enjoy FREE ice cream sundaes, live music with Top of the Hill Barbershop Quartet and Homebrew Stringband, and kids games and face painting. Plus Absolut Hot Dogs will be there for your dining pleasure. Bring your recycling questions to stump the experts from Recology.

We are collecting used book donations for the Council of Neighborhoods book sale. There will be a box for book donations.



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Rob Oxford: School’s out for Deanna Mar

Former students drop in to say goodbye to Deanna Mar
Photo by Rob Oxford


By Rob Oxford

One could safely assume that for a teacher, the greatest compliment they could ever receive might come from a student who remembers them and their influence many, many years after graduation.

Obviously, a teacher may not necessarily remember each of her students, having taught thousands over the length of their career, but that in itself might make such an honor even more special.

Now I don’t mean that a teacher should consider it a compliment for being remembered for the same reasons I remember my 8th Grade Teacher and Football Coach. To me, he will always be remembered for the many times he sent me into the hallway for being a disruption in class.

No, I’m referring to those teachers who because of their passion, dedication, understanding and genuine love for their profession, forever hold special places in the hearts of the students they’ve taught.

A former student congratulations Deanna Mar
on her retirement
Photo by Rob Oxford


I’m talking about teachers who develop personal relationships with their students. Teachers who can identify specific students who require extra attention and then provide it without hesitation. Teachers who temper instruction with humor. Teachers whom, despite their meager salaries spend their own money on school supplies.

Teachers who spend their weekends grading papers who sometimes sacrifice spending time with their own children in order to spend time with ours.

One such teacher is Ms. Deanna Mar. Ms. Mar is retiring from Briarcrest Elementary School after 32 years and will be greatly missed I can assure you.

A graduate of the University of Washington with a Master’s in Education, Ms. Mar has been teaching for a total of 42 years. 10 of which were spent at the Fircrest School working with the severely disabled. It is there that she says she learned the most about herself by developing patience and understanding for those in desperate need of assistance.

At the end of her final week as a 5th Grade Teacher, for which she spent 9 years and the rest teaching 6th Grade, I sat down and had lunch with Ms. Mar and her good friend Phyllis Woodward.

Phyllis worked as a Paraeducator alongside Ms. Mar for many years and they have remained good friends. Phyllis shared some details about Deanna’s passion and the type of person she is that Ms. Mar may not have revealed on her own. Somewhat humble, getting her to share her accomplishments was more difficult than I had first imagined it would be.

When Phyllis was dealing with a medical issue that kept her sidelined for an entire summer, it was Deanna who spent her days offering assistance, while Phyllis’ children took over that duty at night. Described by her friend as a kind, caring and giving person, prior to her release from the hospital, Ms. Mar had air conditioning installed in Phyllis’ home in order to keep her cool during her recovery.

Born at Seattle General Hospital, which merged with Swedish back in the mid 70’s, Deanna’s grandparents immigrated from China and her aunt was Ruby Chow, the famous Seattle restaurateur and politician. Ruby Chow's restaurant on First Hill in Seattle was the first Chinese restaurant outside of Seattle's Chinatown and once employed a young man by the name of Bruce Lee.

Before becoming a world-renowned master of martial arts and the founder of Jeet Kune Do, Bruce taught a young Deanna Judo. Ms. Mar chuckles when remembering that because of her size, she was often chosen by her instructor to demonstrate the proper technique for throwing an opponent.

Deanna’s involvement with her students reaches far past her classroom. She was also co-producer of the many fabulous stage productions at Briarcrest and supervised the School Patrol whose responsibility it is to make sure children arrive safely each morning and get to their classes.

An avid reader, lover of all things Mickey Mouse and an expert at Needlepoint, Deanna was also a member of the Chinese Girls Drill Team. The same drill team you see marching each year in the Seafair Torchlight Parade. Her father managed the drill team’s equipment, while her mother was responsible for hand-stitching the extravagant costumes they wear.

Goodbye to Ms Mar
Photo by Rob Oxford


Because I have known her since my wife started working at Briarcrest, it would be difficult to describe Ms. Mar without some obvious bias. Dedicated, intelligent, funny and a bit sassy are all words that fit her description, but you may get a better sense of who she is from someone who was actually in one of her classes.

Make no mistake, with her deep voice Ms. Mar speaks with authority and commands respect. It’s been said that at the end of the year when teachers are assigned, lists are posted and students gather at classroom doors to search for their names, some are initially hesitant when they find they will be in Ms. Mar's class the following year. That is until they get to know her. From that moment on lifelong friendships are often made. I know she has several in our family.

Having taught at the same school for so long, I asked Deanna how often she gets a student whose last name she recognizes? Her answer was occasionally and in fact, some former students actually request their child be put her class.

I’m don't recall the exact words Ms. Mar used when I asked if she had considered returning to teach on a part time basis, but I can tell you that it’s not out of the question.

However, until that time, her immediate plans include sleeping in until 7 and finalizing arrangements for a much-anticipated Mediterranean cruise with friends.

On behalf of my son and all those students who have benefitted from your years of experience and love of teaching, Thank You Ms. Mar. Enjoy your retirement.



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Photo: Fireworks

Sunday, July 7, 2019

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The City of Kenmore put on a spectacular fireworks show for the 4th of July, at Logboom Park.

Steve Robinson found a great vantage point!




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Half-price 2019 membership for Senior Center

Read the Senior Center guide here

Membership at the Shoreline LFP Senior Center is half price the rest of the year.
  • $17.50 for a single membership, $30.00 for a couple!
  • Free admission to family movie nights for all members.

New perks include discounts on admission to special events like dances, bingo, and of course, our summer family movie nights which is free for all members.

The new activity guide for the summer quarter is out and has our class and lunch schedules.

You do not have to be a Senior to join the Senior Center!




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Caregiver Support group meets Tuesday


Are you a caregiver for a loved one? Would you benefit from learning from others in your similar position? Would you like to ask questions and receive group input? We're here for YOU!

Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at iora primary care 15214 Aurora Ave N in Parkwood Plaza, 1-2pm.




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Update: Community Open House and public comment on Vision document for LFP

Town Center LFP
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
City of Lake Forest Park Council committee of the whole (COW) will hold a special meeting on Monday, July 8, 2019, at 6pm in the Council Chambers, 17425 Ballinger Way NE.

The council will hold discussions and plan for a Community Open House regarding the Vision Document, tentatively scheduled for July 18th.

Document pages here

Update 7-7-19



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Shoreline City Council meetings cancelled for summer recess

Shoreline City Hall
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
The dinner meeting and regular meeting of the Shoreline city council are cancelled for Monday, July 8, 2019 for summer recess.



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Creating a Life You Don't Need a Vacation From: Summertime Sound Bath and Playshop for Women


Summertime is here! What if you could harness the freedom and feel-good vibes of the season and carry them forward to cultivate a sensational life and livelihood, year-round?

Get together with Shoreline-based career coach, Sara McArdle, Kirkland-based selfcare coach, Kristen Jawad, and an intimate group of like-minded women to powerfully and playfully explore your deepest desires for what you want to create in your life, and focus in on the feelings you long to feel on a daily basis, both personally and professionally.

Saturday July 20, 2019 - 9:30am – 11:30am

The Creativity Loft, 1539 NE 177th St, (Middle Door, Upstairs), Shoreline 98155

Transport yourself to a peaceful place using the luscious soundscapes and healing frequencies of Gail Kronberg's extraordinary ensemble of crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, a Wu Xing symphonic gong, and other ancient healing instruments. These sacred sounds will help clear blocks and resistance, and open your mind, body, and spirit to vast possibilities.
  • Connect with your own inner wisdom and intuitive guidance as you respond to provocative journal prompts.
  • Get your juices flowing through hands-on, creative self-expression activities and exercises
  • Leave with an understanding of how to let your body sensations and deeply-desired feelings guide you, every day.
Light, brunchy nibbles and beverages provided.

Tickets are $40. Get yours today at Eventbrite

Workshop will be held at The Creativity Loft in Shoreline. Entrance is through the middle door and up the stairs.

There are seven parking spots in front of the building, and if those are full, you may park in the lot at North City Water District, two buildings west.



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Public Hearing Thursday on proposed Shoreline Place Development Agreement

Shoreline Planning Commission

The Shoreline Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on July 11, 2019 at 7:00pm regarding the Proposed Shoreline Place Development Agreement as a section of the regular meeting.

The agenda is here and the documents relating to Shoreline Place are here.

Merlone Geier Partners proposes to create a 17.3 acres mixed use center in the middle of the 70 acre site known as Shoreline Place.

The project includes redevelopment of the existing Sears site; developing seven multi-family buildings providing 1,358 residential units, and two commercial buildings adding 72,160 square feet of new space; public and private outdoor space and street, intersection and bike lane improvements.

The Planning Commission meets in the Council Chamber at Shoreline City Hall 17500 Midvale Ave N, 98133.

Planning Commission meetings are streamed live and then archived on the city website here.

A previously announced Special Meeting to be held prior to the regular meeting, has been cancelled.



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