Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Presidents' Day

Sunday, February 16, 2020



Previous cartoons by Whitney Potter can be found 
under Features in the first column of the 
front page of the Shoreline Area News

Presidents can be found in history books
and on the internet

P.S. Don't bother getting the mail or going to the bank
or sending your kids to school Monday.
The Senior Center is closed - it follows the school district.
City Hall and the police station admin office (in LFP) closed
Shoreline City Hall closed - no council meeting.
Your garbage / recycling etc. will be picked up.


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Fantasy and Pacific NW reality at Third Place Books this week

Two authors during this short holiday week at Third Place Books, Town Center, Lake Forest Park, intersection Bothell and Ballinger Way NE.


Wednesday, February 19 at 7pm
Melissa Anne Peterson
In Conversation with Jonathan Evison

Vera Violet

Set against the backdrop of a decaying Pacific Northwest lumber town, Vera Violet is a debut that explores themes of poverty, violence, and environmental degradation as played out in the young lives of a group of close-knit friends. Melissa Anne Peterson's voice is powerful and poetic, her vision unflinching.


Saturday, February 22 at 6pm
Linsey Miller
In Conversation with Julia Ember and Margaret Owen

Belle Revolte

Emilie is desperate to escape her noble roots and serve her country as a physician, and Annette will do anything to study the magical arts normally reserved for nobles. So they swap lives. However, when their nation instigates a frivolous war, they conspire to end it—whatever the costs.




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Woodsy Lake Forest Park home featured in Seattle Times article

Woody Lake Forest Park house

“If the rule is you don’t mix wood, this home breaks that many, many times,” Wallace says. 
“There’s probably some species of wood I missed, but I don’t know what it is.”

Architect Roger Wallace designed a home - and furniture - for himself in Lake Forest Park and used every kind of wood he could lay hands on.

Waterfall Bubinga from Africa
Curly cherry from Maine
Paldao (from Indonesia and New Guinea), with African Zerbrawood trim
Santos Palisander, from South America
African mahogany
Rosewood
Jatoba, from South America
Western Tiger maple
Walnut burl and teak
Sapele from Africa
Caribbean mahogany

Read the article here



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Letter to the Editor: Background on effort to save 133 tall trees by WSDOT

To the Editor:

I would like to add some background on Save Shoreline Trees' cause to save the tall tree canopy at the WSDOT HQ property at 15700 Dayton Ave. N. in Shoreline, WA ("Dayton Trees") as follows:

Due to the cost of the proposed remodeling of WSDOT's headquarters, WSDOT is required to pay for frontage improvements to the City of Shoreline.

I, like other Shoreline voters, voted in favor of installing more sidewalks in Shoreline. Therefore, according to Shoreline's Engineering Development Manual, its Transportation Master Plan, and sidewalks-prioritization plan, the standard 8' wide concrete sidewalks are the Code requirements for the City's right of way ("ROW") property surrounding WSDOT HQ. 

When a few residents looked into the permit request, they were horrified that 133 tall trees had to be removed to comply with the City's request. A letter-writing campaign was launched to try to stop the destruction of the tall trees. Save Shoreline Trees, a non-profit group grew out of that effort and over 285 objections have been registered with the City of Shoreline's project manager.

The plea has not fallen on deaf ears. As of Friday (2/14/20), the City of Shoreline is waiting for a re-design to be submitted by WSDOT to the City. Accompanying WSDOT's re-design should be an arborist report as well as a reconfiguration and/or alternative choice(s) for the composition of the sidewalks on the streets surrounding the WSDOT HQ property. If the re-design is denied by the City because of its Code's regulations, we are asking WSDOT to apply for a variance.

Shoreline residents have witnessed the diminishing tall tree canopy in our city. There is a need for our collective voices to be heard by Shoreline City administrators. The Dayton Trees have and continue to silently perform important and valuable environmental services for Shoreline residents, such as providing nest sites for birds, cleaning our air, soaking up groundwater and excess storm rainfall, and being traffic noise barriers. Our city is growing and with thoughtful urban planning, our tall tree canopy should be a priority worthy of preserving.

Susanne Tsoming
Shoreline


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Seattle Genealogical Society celebrates the 100th anniversary of Women's Suffrage in Washington

This year the Seattle Genealogical Society is commemorating the 100th anniversary of Women's Suffrage with educational opportunities including:

Second Saturday Lectures

Digging Deeper Workshops

Women's Suffrage in Your Family History

  • Resource Guide - tools and resources to conduct your genealogical research

Visit the SGS library to view the pop-up exhibit from the National Archives on display from February 4 - 13 and other informational displays throughout the year.

Join us on a path of exploration. Learn to access and use genealogical tools and techniques to successfully discover your female ancestors and share their stories. Learn about the expanding civic role of women, explore the changes in their lives and that of their families and communities, culminating in the passage of the 19th Amendment.

The women's suffrage story is long, complex and unique to each state. 

For example, did you know that the women of Washington Territory could vote for several years before becoming a state? 
Later, Washington state played a pivotal role in suffrage at the national level. 

A great starting place to gain an understanding of suffrage in Washington state is by viewing the timeline produced by Washington State Historical Society.

​See all of our upcoming events on the SGS Calendar of Events.



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Wednesday at LFP Rotary: Voter Registration and changes to the Washington State Presidential Primary Election

Speakers at Wednesday's LFP Rotary Breakfast meeting will discuss Voter Registration and changes to the Washington State Presidential Primary Election

Wednesday, February 19, 2020, 7:10 - 8:30am, Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church, 17440 Brookside Blvd NE, Lake Forest Park 98155.

Speakers Judy Deiro and Sarah Phillips from The League of Women Voters of Washington State.

The League envisions a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization. They encourage the informed and active participation of citizens in government.



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Photos: The flowers say it's spring

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

No matter that it's the middle of February - the flowers say it's spring.

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Apparently it's the amount of light, not the time of year. This rhody is in full bloom in Richmond Beach. I have the same variety in central Shoreline and the buds aren't even showing color.

I have jonquils that sent up green shoots before the snow. They took a break during the snow and cold weather but now the green shoots are a foot high.

Photo by Lee Lageschulte


Spring is coming. What's that phrase? The harbinger of spring. I always thought that harbinger was an ugly sounding word for such a lovely concept.

DKH



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Home Composting 101 Saturday at Sky

Worm bin
Saturday, February 22nd 11 am to 12:30pm 
Home Composting 101 Hannah Madrone

Composting is an efficient and surprisingly simple way to recycle everything from food scraps to fallen leaves into high-quality, nutrient-rich soil that plants love.

Whether you want to start a small worm bin under your kitchen sink, get the most out of your compost tumbler, or a construct a three-bin yard waste system, this workshop will help you get started. 

Find out what composting styles might be right for you, and get decomposing! 






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Help with genealogy brick walls

Heritage Library, Lynnwood

Have you hit a "brick wall" with your genealogy research?

You can get free help from experienced researcher Caroll Budny this Saturday February 22, 2020 at the Sno-Isle Genealogical Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way, Heritage Park, Lynnwood.

There are four 45min. appointments open for a "one on one" to help you with your research. Call 425-775-6267 on Tuesday or Thursday 11-3pm.



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AARP free tax help at local libraries - appointments at Richmond Beach - first come first serve at Shoreline



AARP Tax Help at Shoreline Library

Saturdays, now through April 11
Start Time: 11:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM

Thursdays, now through April 9
Start Time: 3:30 PM
End Time: 8:00 PM

No appointment necessary. People will be helped on a first come, first served basis.

AARP Tax Help at Richmond Beach Library

Fridays, now through April 10
Start Time: 10:00 AM 
End Time: 4:00 PM

Registration required. Schedule an appointment by calling the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center, 206-365-1536. Walk-ins will be accommodated as time permits.

Get free individualized tax preparation assistance provided by trained AARP volunteers at both libraries. No age or income limits. Electronic filing will be available.

Documents you need to bring:
  • Government issued identification–picture ID
  • Last year's tax return
  • Social Security cards or other official documentation for yourself and all dependents
  • Checkbook or pre-printed direct deposit information showing routing number and direct deposit account number if you want to do a direct deposit of any refund(s)
  • All income documents for 2019 (W-2 forms, interest and dividend statements, etc.)
  • Date of birth for each person listed on the return
  • Health insurance coverage information, including any forms received from your health insurance company or employer
IRS Identification Requirements:

You must bring documented proof of the Social Security number for everyone on the return (taxpayer, spouse, dependents). Acceptable documents are any original document issued by the US Government that includes the person's Social Security number. A legible picture ID for the taxpayer(s) present at the time of the appointment is also required.


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Not your grandma's Monopoly: Shoreline Library game day Sunday

Roll the Dice!
Backstab Friends!
Seize the Crown!

Library Game Day! Sunday, February 16, 2020 from noon to 3pm at the Shoreline Library large meeting room, 345 NE 175th, 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!

In February, we will have a box of games on loan for us to try including:

  • Affectionate: Cats and Cuddles
  • Dice of Crowns
  • Frozen, 6-in-1 game
  • Twister
  • Gigamons
  • Go Nuts for Donuts
  • Tsuro


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Letter to the Editor: A change of design could save 133 trees

To the Editor

Save Shoreline Trees volunteers are asking WS Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to provide an alternative design to submit to the City for sidewalks along N 160th St, Dayton Ave N, and N 155th St.

This pertains to ROW Permit 19-2371, one of WSDOT permit applications for their extensive renovation project at 15700 Dayton Ave N.

Per existing City code, this ROW permit will require 8’ concrete sidewalks which will necessitate the removal of these 70-100 year old trees that line the streets surrounding the WSDOT property.

Options include raised platform sidewalks, permeable sidewalks, gravel walking paths, meandering pathways, or on Dayton Ave N, an asphalt strip to the east of the bike lane.

In balancing requirement with preservation, there must be some sidewalk or pathway design that will save these trees and also satisfy the City.

Save Shoreline Trees volunteers and concerned residents are contacting Shoreline’s City Council and City Staff, WSDOT and Governor Inslee to call attention to this critical issue. These 133 trees are important to the environment, and to the beauty and tree canopy of Shoreline. There must be some way to save these trees.

Kathleen Russell
Shoreline





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Coffee with the Mayor Saturday Feb 22

LFP Mayor Johnson
Lake Forest Park Mayor Jeff Johnson will be hosting a coffee house on Saturday, February 22, 2020 from 9 - 10am at City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

Bring your interests, comments, concerns, and praises to chat with the Mayor over coffee. 

Whether you're a business owner, community member, or an interested neighbor, he would love to see you there.

All coffee hours are informal and open to the public.


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5th annual LGBTQ and Allies Family Potluck March 19



Shoreline Public Schools and Shoreline PTA Council are co-hosting the 5th Annual LGBTQ and Allies Family Potluck Dinner on Thursday, March 19 from 5:30 - 7:30pm at the Shoreline Center 18560 1st Ave. NE.

All are welcome to join members of your Shoreline Schools community in support of LGBTQ families as we share a meal and fun activities for all ages!

Those attending are asked to bring a potluck dish to share and to RSVP here 



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Eastside CHADD: Deep Dive into IEP and 504 plans for students with disabilities

The Wednesday, February 19, 2020 meeting of Eastside CHADD will feature Scott Raub, OSPI Special Education Liaison.

His topic will be “Deep Dive into IEP and 504 plans for Students with Disabilities: How to Get What You Need for IEP and 504 Plans”

This important discussion will explore the differences between 504 plans and IEPs and what are the different criteria for eligibility.

Learn more about what to look for in your student’s 504 plan or IEP so that you can be more effective in working with your school district to get what your student needs.

Meeting Time: 6:45pm to 8:45pm

Eastside CHADD, Support and information for families and individuals living with ADHD. now meets the THIRD WEDNESDAY of the month, September - June (except December) at the Boys and Girls Club of Bellevue, 209 100th Ave NE, Bellevue 98004, Room-(2nd Floor)

Park in the Bellevue Downtown Park Western Parking Lot

All are welcome to join us for this informative meeting.

Eastside CHADD Members : No fee - a membership benefit
Non-members: Suggested donation of $7 to help defray the meeting costs and chapter expenses
Doors open at 6:30pm. Please arrive early to volunteer. Eastside CHADD is an all-volunteer group.

More information about meetings here


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The older she got, the more difficult it was for Cora to twist her neck like that;

Saturday, February 15, 2020

Photo by Gloria Z Nagler



however, it's the look photogs go for and Cora did enjoy the p.r. 

Sorry, Cora! (She's a Double-crested Cormorant I spotted on Lake Washington this week. I love the colors of Cora's face and eyes, and the intricate feather pattern she displays)

--Gloria Z Nagler





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Latin Flair concert in Shoreline


Seattle Symphony harpist Valerie Muzzolini Gordon will perform works by Latin American composers exploring their national culture through the use of folkloric themes.

Program:
  • Alberto Ginastera: Estancia Suite, op. 8a
  • Alberto Ginastera: Harp Concerto, op. 25
  • Joaquín Turina: Sinfonia sevillana

The Estancia (ranch) suite by the Argentine composer Alberto Ginastera celebrates the Argentine gaucho (cowboy) on the grassy South American plains, while his Harp Concerto modernizes rhythms from the Argentinian malambo dance.

Rounding out the concert, Turina’s Sinfonia Sevillana paints a picturesque scene of the Spanish countryside.


Tickets can be bought online for a discount here or at the door for $25 for adults and $20 for seniors and students.



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Shorewood student serves as page for Rep. Lauren Davis in State House of Representatives

Hermon Getnet served as page in the state
House of Representatives, sponsored by
Rep. Lauren Davis D-32
Photo courtesy WA State LSS


Hermon Getnet, a student at Shorewood High School, served as a page this week in the Washington State House of Representatives.

Sponsored by Rep. Lauren Davis (D-Shoreline), Hermon is the child of Getnet Yigzaw and Beza Lakew of Shoreline.

Pages assume a wide variety of responsibilities, from presenting the flags to distributing amendments on the House floor. Pages support the efficient operation of the Legislature while also receiving daily civics instruction, drafting their own bills, and participating in mock committee hearings.



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Threepenny Opera opens Feb 28 at Shoreline Community College


Mack the Knife
--Robbie Williams

Oh the shark baby has pretty teeth, dear
And he shows them pearly white
Just a jack knife has Mac Heath, dear
And he keeps it out of sight

When the shark bites with his teeth, dear
Scarlet billows start to spread
Fancy gloves though wears Macheath, dear
So there's not a trace of red

On the sidewalk, oh Sunday morning don't you know
Lies a body oozing life
Someone's sneaking round the corner
Could that be our boy Mack the knife?


Are you singing along yet? You might try to get it out of your head before you go to the actual performance. Audience participation is not encouraged.

The Threepenny Opera is a biting satire of the post-war rise of capitalism, organized crime, and a timeless tale of how the poor struggle to survive. 

Kurt Weill's jazzy score provides a thrilling backdrop to this tale of debauchery and deception. 

Based on The Beggar’s Opera, Threepenny Opera recounts the legend of Macheath (Mack the Knife), a charming and deadly crime lord on the verge of turning his illegal empire into a legitimate business. 

When Macheath secretly marries young Polly Peachum, her father is enraged, and an electrifying and breathless journey begins through the rotting underworld of London. Based on Simon Stephen’s brilliant translation for the English National Theater (2016), this production transforms an iconic theater classic into a tale that will thrill and excite!

Performance Dates:  February 28, 29, March 1, 6, 7, 8

Times: Fridays and Saturdays - 7:30pm; Sundays - 3pm

Costs: 
  • General Admission: $25
  • Non-SCC students, Seniors, Faculty and Staff: $17
  • Shoreline Community College students and students 15 and under: $12


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Councilmember Rod Dembowski: Senior property tax relief

Tax relief for Senior homeowners

From Rod Dembowski, King county council

Too many senior homeowners struggle to pay their property taxes. That’s why for years I’ve advocated for a change in the state’s senior property tax exemption law to allow more seniors to qualify for relief.

I am pleased to report, beginning this year, if you are 61 years or older, own your home, and have an annual income of $58,423 or less, you may be eligible for property tax relief. 

This means that tens of thousands of senior homeowners that weren't eligible before can now apply for a reduction in their property taxes.

To learn more and apply, you can go HERE or call 206-296-3920.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me at 206-477-1001 or: rod.dembowski@kingcounty.gov


2020 Tax Year Qualifying Income Brackets (based on 2019 income)
Income
Exemption
$49,436 - $58,423
(In previous years:  $35,001 - $40,000)
Standard
Exempt from all excess levies and no reduction to the assessed value.

$40,448 - $49,435
(In previous years:  $30,001 - $35,000)

Partial
Exempt from regular tax levies on the first $50,000 of assessed value or 35%, whichever is greater, to a maximum limit of $70,000, and exempt from all excess levies.

$40,447 or less
(In previous years:  $30,000 or less)

Full
Exempt from regular tax levies on the first $60,000 or 60% of assessed value, whichever is greater, and exempt from all excess levies.  


 


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Book review by Aarene Storms: Words on Fire

Words on Fire by Jennifer A. Nielsen

The year is 1893, and 11-year-old Audra lives quietly with her parents in Russian-occupied Lithuania. The czar is determined to obliterate all traces of Lithuanian culture. All things Lithuanian are banned: the language, the religion, even the books of the conquered country, and soldiers will use any excuse -- or no excuse at all -- to harass, arrest, and even kill peasants who show signs of resistance.

When Audra's parents are arrested and shipped out to Siberia, she falls in with a peculiar band of criminals who sneak into adjacent Prussia and buy books to smuggle back to their homeland. The task is dangerous, probably even deadly, but Audra insists that it is a task her parents would want her to undertake.

This story of war and resistance is well-researched and well-told. Audra's growth from timid child to cunning smuggler is inspiring, and the end of the book (while statistically unlikely) is satisfying for readers invested in the story.
 
Recommended for ages 12 to adult, especially those who "want another" after reading Between Shades of Gray (Sepetys) and The War That Saved My Life (Bradley).
  
No cussing, no kissing, no nekkidness, but plenty of frightening scenes of injury, violence, and death.

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

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS astorms@kcls.org



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Letter to the Editor: Concealed pistol license is designed to be needlessly burdensome

To the Editor:

State Senator Jesse Salomon's bill SB 6294 would impose training requirements on concealed pistol license (CPL) applicants. It's one of those measures that sounds reasonable at first, but the deeper you dig into it, you realize that it's purposely designed to be needlessly burdensome.

CPL applicants would have to complete a minimum of 8 hours of training at the cost of hundreds of dollars. With the demand for so much training, you might think that CPL holders are out there constantly gunning down innocent citizens. Statistics do not bear this out, as CPL holders commit fewer crimes than non-holders. A person who both carries concealed and drives on our roads is vastly more likely to injure or kill an innocent bystander with their car than they are with their gun.

However, if you're 18 or older, you can walk into a drivers license office, take the two exams, and walk out with a license having had no training whatsoever. You don't have to take an entire day off work to go sit in a classroom and listen to an instructor recite knowledge that you already possess.

Imagine if you were required to take 8 hours of training the next time your driver's license expired. If you've been driving safely for 20 years, does that sound like a good use of your time? This is what Sen. Salomon is asking of longtime CPL holders.

What Sen. Salomon is doing with this legislation is the exact same thing that many Republican legislators do with abortion in red states. They cannot eliminate a right that they dislike, so they work tirelessly to nibble around the margins with onerous restrictions in order to curtail access. It's an anti-freedom legislative strategy, and Sen. Salomon deserves to be called out for using it.

Katie Johnson
Shoreline



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"13th" film viewing and discussion at Dale Turner Y Saturday

Still from documentary 13th

13th - Film Viewing and Discussion

Saturday, February 15, 2020 from 11:00am - 2:00pm 

Viewing and community discussion of the acclaimed film by Ava Duvernay The 13th.

The film is an exploration of the history of racial inequity in the united states, focusing on the fact that our nation's prisons are disproportionately filled with African Americans.

Light refreshments and a community discussion following the film.

The Dale Turner Y is located at 19290 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133 in the south Echo Lake complex.




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Third Place Books to host Melbourne ‘Bookseller in Residence’

Ellen Cregan, Melbourne-based bookseller
will be in residence at Third Place Books in March

Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park will host Melbourne bookseller, Ellen Cregan, for a week-long residency March 13-20, 2020. Her visit is supported in part by Seattle City of Literature.

The Melbourne Booksellers in Residence program is an initiative of Melbourne City of Literature.

Melbourne City of Literature director David Ryding started the program after a visit to a sister City of Literature bookshop (Prairie Lights in Iowa City, Iowa) that made him wonder how booksellers across the world could create connections and exchange ideas.

Applicants were assessed by an independent selection committee of representatives from sister Cities of Literature. Cregan is one of four Melbourne-based booksellers participating in the program. Booksellers will also be in residence at the Book Hive (Norwich, England), Lighthouse Books (Edinburgh, Scotland) and the Bookcase (Nottingham, England).

Cregan currently works in marketing and events for Readings, a Melbourne-based bookshop chain. 

Additionally, she is a writer and editor. Her writing has appeared in publications such as Voiceworks, Kill Your Darlings, The Suburban Review and Feminartsy. Cregan’s residency will include Third Place Books’ flagship location in Lake Forest Park, as well as visits to their locations in Seattle’s Ravenna and Seward Park neighborhoods.

Third Place Books is the deliberate and intentional creation of a community around books and the ideas inside them. Founded in 1998 in Lake Forest Park, their Ravenna store opened in 2002, and in the Seward Park neighborhood in 2016. Third Place Books is a general interest bookstore with over 200,000 new, used, and bargain books in Lake Forest Park and over 40,000 books in Ravenna.

Founded in 2013 to manage Seattle’s bid to join UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network, Seattle City of Literature is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving our city’s literary community by connecting it to the world. This includes local programming and relationship building with other Cities of Literature as well as Creative Cities around the world.

In 2008, Melbourne joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network when it was designated the first and only City of Literature in Australia, and the second in the world. The Melbourne UNESCO City of Literature Office is tasked with serving the City of Literature, and supports the work and networks that exist, nurtures and develops new opportunities and networks, makes connections across industry and audiences and champions all things Melbourne as a City of Literature.

For more information about the Melbourne Bookseller Exchange please contact Stesha Brandon (executive@seattlecityoflit.org) or Sam Kaas (skaas@thirdplacebooks.com).



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Of course birds celebrate Cupid's Day!

Friday, February 14, 2020

Photo by Gloria Z Nagler


Except for the arrows…birds hate arrows:)  
Double-crested Cormorants courting on Lake Washington. 
--Gloria Z Nagler



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Shoreline dentist retires after 40 years in practice; associate takes over practice

Dr. Henricksen is on the far left and Dr. Sekijima is second from the right in the green sweater. 

After almost 40 years in practice, Scott Henricksen DDS Dentistry, has retired.

Dr. Henricksen started his dental practice in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood of Seattle following graduation from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 1980.

In 1994, design and construction of the current facility was completed and Dr. Henricksen moved his practice to Shoreline.

Henricksen and his wife Karen have lived in Shoreline since 1982. They have three children and two grandchildren.

Besides Dr. Henricksen being a local practitioner for many years, the new owner and previous associate dentist, Dr. Jayna Sekijima, is now assuming sole ownership of the practice. She also has strong ties to Shoreline; for example, her husband graduated from King’s and they live in the area with their young children. Dr. Sekijima also has a very generous spirit and gives back to the community. 

We are very proud of our accomplished dentists, how Dr. Henricksen has had such a long and successful career and we are excited for Dr. Sekijima’s new venture into ownership, Working more will only serve to highlight her incredible skill level and attention to detail. 

The practice is located at 701 N 182nd St, Shoreline 98133. 

See the website for more information.


 

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Obituary: Margaret (Maggie) Mae Hopper 1924-2019

Margaret (Maggie) Mae Hopper, 95, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on December 7, 2019 leaving a life well lived.

Born on June 6, 1924 in Williston, ND, to William (Guy) and Sophie Head, Maggie’s years through high school were lived in Malta, Montana after her father’s job relocation. She enjoyed those years with her one-year-younger brother Merwin as well as brothers Dwayne and Bill who were born 12 and 13 years later. All three were her pride and joy.

After graduating from Malta High School in 1942, Maggie left Malta for St. Paul, Minnesota to attend St. Paul Bible Institute. Homesickness soon returned Maggie to Malta until friends beckoned her to Seattle where she began her career. She attended both Simpson Bible Institute and a local business school while in Seattle.

Maggie used her vocal gift in many ways throughout her life. She used her trained voice doing local choir and solo work as well as singing with the Melody Trio which had a weekly radio program in the 40’s and 50’s in Seattle on KTW1250. She used her gift to minister to many in various churches and other locations. She spoke fondly of singing in the Billy Graham Crusade choirs in Seattle in 1951 and Tacoma in 1983.

In 1960, while working as a bookkeeper for Northwest Builders’ Hardware, Maggie met Kenneth H. Hopper. They married in 1961 and welcomed daughter Elizabeth (Beth) Ann in 1963. It was then that Maggie switched from career bookkeeper to volunteer and homemaker.

Maggie Hopper
After a brief company transfer to Tucker, GA, Ken and Maggie settled back in the greater Seattle area in 1967. In 1969, the family relocated to Olympia, WA where Maggie became very involved with her church and area groups such as the Seattle Children’s Orthopedic Guild.

Maggie was suddenly widowed in March, 1982, at the young age of 57 when she lost her dear Ken. It changed life significantly, but Maggie remained strong in her faith and ministry to others. She cared for her mother into her later years until her death in 1999.

Maggie relocated back to the Seattle area in 1999 where she could be closer to her daughter’s family and enjoy the following years with grandchildren and dear friends. She was a constant sideline presence at her grandchildren’s sporting events as well as attending their music concerts and numerous school events.

Maggie is survived by and will be deeply missed by her daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Dale Lydin, grandchildren Daniel Lydin and Kate Lydin, all from the greater Seattle area; brothers and sisters-in-law Dwayne and Shirley Head of San Luis Obispo, CA and Bill and Florence Head of Bloomington, MN; as well as numerous nephews and nieces. In addition to her parents and husband, Maggie was predeceased by her brother and sister-in-law Merwin and Dolores Head.



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2020 Shoreline Short Short Film Festival: That’s a wrap on year 4

Lorie Hoffman and Kevin Sheen from the Arts Council

A juried selection of 16 short films made by emerging and professional filmmakers working in Washington were screened in front of a SOLD OUT audience (so amazing!) at the 4th Annual Shoreline Short Short Film Festival last Saturday at the Shoreline Community College Theater!

The winning filmmakers were honored with impressive (but fragile) handmade Golden Sasquatch statues and cash prizes, and the audience voted for their favorite film to win the People’s Choice Award! 

After party at Monka Brewing Company

It was so inspiring to see all of these wonderful films and filmmakers in the same room with such a supportive and energized community. 

The night also included a brief Q / A session with the attending filmmakers and an awards ceremony with a few special presenters including Mary Brueggeman, Sarah Cohen, Jack Malek, and Shoreline City Councilmember Betsy Robertson. 

The filmmakers also attended an after-party located at Monka Brewing Co.

Thank you to everyone who made it out! We look forward to another fun event next year.

Congratulations to our 2020 Golden Sasquatch winners!

Best Picture: Black Champagne by Jeremiah Williams, Kenya Crawford, Karahn Crawford-Cole, Fadjar Kurnia, and Rafico Lingga

CUDDLE

Best Comedy: Cuddle by John Helde, Constanze Villines, and Adeline Colangelo

Best Student Film: Lactose Intolerant by Ruby Chisham, James Brammer, Zac Pie, and Zoë Smith

Best General Film: Funny and Fearless: Amin Lakhani by Deborah Tahara

Best Music Video: Violin Tsunami by Mike and Julia McCoy, Music By Kishi Bashi

HALO

People's Choice Award: HALO by Jeff Schick and Steven Lang

And a very special thank you to all of the volunteers for their wonderful help!

This event was sponsored by Jack Malek of Windermere, the Shoreline Film Office, and the Shoreline Community College.


Kevin Sheen, Publicity Manager for Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council (center) and crew of the short film Blind Spot, which was written, directed, and produced by Shoreline Community College students and alumni.

Thanks to our partners: The City of Shoreline, the City of Lake Forest Park, HollyShorts Film Festival, the Seattle Film Summit, and the Seattle International Film Festival.

Want to submit a film for next year? The call for submissions will open on November 1, 2020 on FilmFreeway.com.

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.

Photos and text courtesy Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Arts Council



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AG Ferguson’s bill banning solitary confinement as punishment for juveniles passes House with bipartisan support

Washington State Attorney General
Bob Ferguson
Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s agency-request legislation to ban solitary confinement as a punitive practice for juveniles passed the Washington State House of Representatives Thursday, in a strong bipartisan vote of 76-20.

There is a growing national consensus that placing juveniles in solitary confinement is inhumane and does not improve behavior. 

Studies have shown solitary confinement to be both emotionally and psychologically damaging for youth, as well as ineffective at improving behavior. 

Solitary confinement exacerbates stress and other mental health conditions, particularly for youth.

The bill, sponsored by Rep. Strom Peterson, D-Edmonds, now moves to the Senate for consideration.

Signing on to the bill were Reps. Lauren Davis and Cindy Ryu from the 32nd LD (Shoreline) and Reps. Javier Valdez and Gerry Pollet from the 46th LD (Lake Forest Park)

“We must reform our criminal justice system to reduce recidivism,” Ferguson said. 
“Doing away with practices that evidence shows do not work, and actually make it harder to rehabilitate youth, is common sense. I remain deeply appreciative of the diverse, bipartisan coalition that has come together to support this legislation.”

“Solitary confinement has no place in juvenile facilities,” Rep. Peterson said. “It traumatizes youth and hurts their ability to learn and grow into adults who are effectively re-integrated into society. I’m proud to have helped pass this bill.”

Ferguson’s legislation places restrictions on the use of room confinement and isolation in youth detention facilities, but it does not prohibit those tools. The legislation requires that the use of isolation and room confinement be limited to a period of no more than four hours, and only for the purpose of safety. Moreover, the bill requires institutions to document any use of isolation or room confinement.

Fergusons’ legislation applies to both county and state facilities.

Ferguson’s legislation is supported by several organizations, including the Washington Department of Children, Youth and Families, the American Civil Liberties Union, TeamChild, Columbia Legal Services and King County. Ten states, including California and Texas have passed similar laws.



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Cartoon by Whitney Potter: Valentine date




Any date is good for Valentine's Day - and cheep is for the birds!



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Shoreline Community College welcomes inaugural #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship recipients

Scholarship recipients Maral Atayeva and Yara Musad, 4th and 5th from left respectively, were honored at a welcome reception for the #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship at Shoreline Community College. They pose here with staff from the College’s Foundation and International Education departments. Photo courtesy SCC.


Maral Atayeva, a native of Turkmenistan, and Yara Musad, from the Republic of Sudan, began their studies at Shoreline Community College this fall thanks in part to the #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship offered through a partnership between Shoreline’s International Education department and The Shoreline Community College Foundation.

#YouAreWelcomeHere began in 2016 as a nationwide social media campaign led by Temple University. It evolved from a viral hashtag to a scholarship given out by more than 50 U.S. colleges and universities in 2019.

Shoreline is the first, and so far only, two-year college to award the #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship.

The initial #YouAreWelcomeHere initiative aimed to “send an unequivocal message to prospective students around the world that U.S. colleges and universities welcome them to our campuses,” said Samira Pardanani, Executive Director of International Education at Shoreline.

“It launched at a time when international students and their families were expressing increasing concern regarding both political rhetoric about immigrants as well as an increase in VISA denials,” Pardanani continued.

Shoreline President Dr. Cheryl Roberts embraced the campaign, and #YouAreWelcomeHere spread across campus: the College made pins, t-shirts, signage, and a video and even placed #YouAreWelcomeHere messages on facility trucks.

Temple University asked Shoreline to join Phase 2 of the campaign by creating a #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship. Participating institutions would pledge scholarships for two international students that would pay 50% of their tuition for their entire program of study. Applicants were required to write an essay describing their commitment to promoting intercultural learning and exchange.

To Pardanani, amplifying the #YouAreWelcomeHere message by broadening it from a social media campaign to a scholarship was a win-win. 

“The scholarships would provide an opportunity for students who demonstrated commitment to building and enhancing cultural understanding,” said Pardanani. “By paying 50% of their tuition, I liked that we’d be meeting some exceptional students halfway.”

Pardanani worked with the Foundation Board and Mary Brueggeman, Vice President of the Office of Advancement and the Executive Director of the Foundation, to secure funding for the scholarships.

The two recipients, Atayeva and Musad, arrived on campus in September. 

“We had a reception for them and there were tears, smiles, and goosebumps as we listened to their stories,” Pardanani said. “Maral and Yara are exceptional students and hold so much promise. It truly feels like a happy ending, and a joyful beginning at the same time!”

Maral Atayeva is from Mary City, the capital city of the Mary Region of Turkmenistan. She came to Shoreline to study liberal arts and sciences. Yara Musad hails from the Republic of Sudan and plans to study psychology. The #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship was integral to both students’ ability to study in the U.S. and at Shoreline.

“Getting a degree in the U.S. seemed impossible for me,” said Atayeva. “I was almost coping with the thought this is only going to be a dream, but with the help of my advisors, mentors, friends in my country, and of course, with the #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship, I was able to accomplish my dream. I could not be happier; Shoreline is the place I wanted to be.”

“As a student here at Shoreline, I have a large amount of opportunities that will enable me to further explore my passion for the sciences,” said Musad. “Not only will I be able to broaden my horizons with the variety of classes provided, I’m also able to explore the vast number of clubs given by the institution.”

Tens of thousands of international students have found success by starting their U.S. education at Shoreline.

“We work one-on-one with students to get them from here to their dream college in the U.S.,” said Pardanani. “International students come here, find immense support as they get comfortable with our education system and living abroad, then go on to succeed at major four-year universities across the country.”

“Never would I think I would be greeted so warmly and offered that much help,” Atayeva said of her experience at Shoreline so far. “I love my professors, advisor, peers, and other staff at Shoreline. They really create an atmosphere of support. I was amazed that it is not only my associate degree that they are helping me with, but also support and help to plan my transferring options.”

“No matter how clichĂ© it sounds, I would still advise other students to believe in their dream, work to accomplish it, and believe in the power of human support,” said Atayeva. “It is wonderful to think that you are cared for by people on the other side of the world who do not even know you. This is what I am experiencing everyday here in Shoreline and I, in fact, feel WELCOMED.”

Learn more about studying at Shoreline as an international student.



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Vows on the bow of a ferry for Valentine’s Day

Vows on the bow
Photo courtesy WSDOT

What better place to celebrate love this Valentine’s Day than aboard our Puget Sound ferries? 

At least one sailing will be full of love Friday, Feb. 14! On the 4:45pm departure out of Bainbridge several couples will exchange “Vows on the Bow.” 

If you’re interested in getting married or renewing your vows aboard a state ferry in the future, review the policies for special occasions.



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Not Retiring – Just Moving: Drager’s Classic Cars leaving Shoreline and Seattle area after 30 Years

Jeri Drager started young.
With his father Otto.

By Bob Junell

Jeri Drager, longtime owner of Drager’s International Classic Cars, announced this week that he has sold his Shoreline building housing Drager’s collector car showroom and club house and will move north to Skagit County.

Drager has been in motorcycles and classic cars literally from birth having been born over his parents’ motorcycle shop in Bremerton, Washington. 

His father, Otto Drager, sold motorcycle parts and accessories before becoming one of the first Harley Davidson dealers in Washington State. 

Motorcycles were a family affair in Jeri's youth,
pictured here with parents Otto and Margaret.

Otto and Margaret Drager moved their business in 1950 to Seattle and remained enthusiastic bikers as well as retailers of motorcycles.

Since Jeri grew up in the motorcycle business, he “lived and breathed motorcycles seven days a week,” he stated in a recent interview.

“Everything back then was about motorcycles.
 
"In addition to helping in my parents, I used to race motorcycles on Friday, Saturday and Sundays. 

"We would drive down to Portland to race Friday night and drive home that night to be ready to go to work the next day. Road racing was my favorite”

Jeri's first purchase - a 1935
Packard Super 8
Jeri later started his own business buying, selling and handling consignments in collector and classic cars. 

His first showroom was on Dexter Avenue North and later on Aurora Avenue near Woodland Park. 

The first classic he bought was a 1935 Packard Super Eight dual side mount four-door sedan in 1971.

Now, the featured cars include mostly American cars from 1940s through 1960s but not limited to these eras. 

Hot rods, pickup trucks and neon signs are all part of the mix of inventory that changes frequently.

Chip Foose's 2007 Mustang Stallion
Limited Edition with 270 manufactured.

Jeri and his son Andrew sell and ship vehicles throughout the states and even overseas.

After building up his business, he relocated to Shoreline where Drager's has been since April 2000. 

Drager owns the building housing his business plus Benjamin Moore Mallory Paints and formerly the legendary Jack Roberts Appliance store which closed several years ago.

Mallory Paint Store is owned by Jim Mallory and is one of 20 stores throughout Washington and Idaho. 

Mallory Benjamin Moore Paint Store
They will move to the Black Pine Spas building at 7711 Lake Ballinger Way adjacent the gas station on the corner of Meridian and Lake Ballinger Way.

“This has been a great building for us with a landlord that cares about the community,” stated Jim Mallory. 

“Usually our colors are the best in the building. Jerry’s cool cars had some pretty hard colors to compete with!!” 

The store will continue to operate for the coming months and relocate by June.

1923 Ford T Bucket 455 big block
Jeri’s son, Andrew, like his father, grew up in the business. 

Born in Seattle and raised in Shoreline, Andrew has been involved in the business for most of his life. 

“I spent summers in high school washing cars and sweeping the sidewalk at 49th and Aurora,” Andrew stated. 

“I’ve been working full time for my dad since my college days at WSU. I took a few trips to Alaska to fish a few times, but that didn’t last long.”

While working in the family business, Andrew has had lots of flexibility.

The Drager Family includes Jeri, Joan, Andrew
11 year old Jannah and family friends.
“I’ve been able to spend a lot of time with my daughter and that most likely wouldn’t be possible working a regular 9-5 job,” he stated. 

“The best part of the job is being able to see so many great cars and collections as well as attending classic car auctions. 

"Working with owners who are buying, and selling has also been an enjoyable experience.”

Drager’s will relocate to a remodeled showroom in Skagit County for sales and event rentals.

Drager's famous '53 Chev pickup with 1997
Harley, both purchased in 1997 and often
seen at car shows.
The facility will also be like a museum showing his eclectic collection of vintage motorcycles, neon, and metal automotive signs, pedal cars, soapbox racers and hundreds of metal toys. 

His favorites, fire engines, will line one wall. 

The toy fire trucks are all red, of course, since it is both tradition and Jeri’s favorite color as is his branded vintage Chev pickup.

All are currently on display as well as vehicles for sale at his current location. 

100s of automobilia, toys, and signs fill
the "Clubhouse"
For those interested in buying or selling before the move, make an appointment with Jeri or Andrew now by calling 206-533-9600.

Drager’s is located across from Sky Nursery at 18805 Aurora Avenue behind Mallory Benjamin Moore Paints.

Photos by: Dragers, Mallory Benjamin Moore and Bob Junell



The legendary mural by Edmonds artist Andy Eccleshall on the south side of the building just off Aurora where many collectors pose their cars for photos. The mural will come down when developers take over the site.



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