Letter to the Editor: Support Ryu, Kagi, Chase

Sunday, August 8, 2010


To the Editor:

I want to strongly encourage Shoreline residents to support Cindy Ryu, Ruth Kagi, and Maralyn Chase in their races. I have been involved with the 32nd District Democrats since 2002. I have watched and listened to (trying to learn) many office holders. These three candidates stand out for their unwavering and constant efforts to bring results to this district. I have been impressed with their repeated visits to our meetings and elsewhere to stay in communication with the voters and to keep us current with issues. I was disappointed NOT to be able to say that about Darlene Fairley. I haven't heard any ill-mannered remarks about her from these candidates, although I can't say the converse is true. Another disappointment. Therefore I do not give her endorsement of Doris Fujioka McConnell much weight. Nor can I appreciate the fact that Doris attends the Democratic meetings rarely unless she has a particular motive. Nor does Patty Butler attend. That is a free choice of course, but it bewilders me that someone wants to run as a Democratic Party candidate when they avoid (shun?) the very group that is eager to show enthusiasm and participation. This may sound very partisan, but that's politics in a 2-party system. Besides, I can't imagine any of these three good candidates as office-holders refusing to attend a Republican (or other group) meeting to share with them also.
Vote Cindy. Vote Ruth. Vote Maralyn.

Patricia Weber
Shoreline

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Pink Polka Dot Guild golf tournament benefits pediatric cancer research

Saturday, August 7, 2010


September is *Childhood Cancer Awareness Month* and Lake Forest Park’s own Pink Polka Dots Junior Guild announces that Registration is now open for their biggest annual event, the Sydney Coxon Memorial Golf Tournament, Silent Auction and Dinner to be held September 11 at the Legion Memorial Golf Course in Everett. It is a fun way to support research for a cure for pediatric brain tumors.

Registration is now open at The Sydney Coxon Memorial Golf Tournament page . There is an early discount if you register for golf or dinner-only before August 25. 

If you like to golf, bring some friends and sign up a foursome. Or if you register as a single, you will be matched up with a fun group. If you don’t want to golf, remember you are welcome just for the buffet dinner and dessert, raffle drawings, silent auction and program in the evening. There will have some interesting speakers, including researchers and a local 15-year-old brain cancer survivor.

The Pink Polka Dots Junior Guild formed in memory of their friend, Sydney.  Sydney died February 2006 after a year-long battle with a rare type of brain tumor. She was only eleven. 

The goal is to raise enough money for researchers to find a cure or more effective treatment for brain tumors. After seeing Sydney’s heartbreaking fight with her illness, they don’t want this to happen to any other child or family. The funds they raise support the groundbreaking research in Dr. Jim Olson’s Lab at Seattle Children’s and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. 

At Third Place. Photo courtesy Kelsey Josund.
They raise funds through direct donations and the sale of handmade and printed art cards, jewelry, and crafts at farmer’s markets and special events such as dance party, benefit concert, and lemonade stands. The Guild, with Sydney’s family, holds the annual golf tournament each September. They have now raised more than $250,000 for the cause.

Direct donations to the cause are always welcome. Much of the research that they fund shows promise for all kinds of cancers, not just pediatric cancers. Donations can be mailed to 18115 33rd Ave NE, Lake Forest Park WA 98155, or made via PayPal through either the Pink Polka Dots website or the Sydney Coxon Memorial webpage.


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Evan Smith: Localizing the Voters’ Pamphlet

By Evan Smith
ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer

My voters’ pamphlet is one that goes into 37 ZIP Codes around King County. It has information about candidates running in three Congressional districts, nine Legislative districts, and a County Council district and a city in other parts of the County.

How can I get information about the candidates and measures on my ballot without looking at a lot of material that doesn't apply to me?

I can get individualized voters’ guides on line in two ways:

  • I can go to the Secretary of State’s “My Vote” web site and enter my name and birth date. That gives me my Congressional district, my Legislative district and the judicial contests on my ballot. In each category, I can use the pull-down function to select the voters’ guide information for a particular contest or  individual candidate.

  •  I can go to the King County elections web site, go to “My Voters Guide,“ and enter my name and birth date, That gives me a list of everything on my ballot,  If I click on the name of a local candidate, like unopposed King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterburg, and get his voters’ guide statement.

If I click on the name of a candidate for legislative, Congressional or judicial office, I end up at the secretary of state’s voters’ guide, where I can click on “Federal,” “Congressional, ” Legislative” or “Judicial.” In each category, I use the pull-down function to select a district, a particular contest or an individual candidate.


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Driftwood theatre seeking volunteers for production of Annie



The Driftwood Players are offering opportunities for volunteers to be involved in the production of the musical Annie, which will open on November 19 and run for five weeks to December 19.  Learn new skills, meet new people, and help enrich the community with another great production.

The Players are looking for these skills, some of which require previous knowledge and some which just require willing workers:

  • Set Designer
  • Set Builders, painters etc.
  • Music Director
  • Musicians
  • Lighting Designer
  • Costumer
  • Lighting Board Operator(s)
  • Sound Board Operator(s)
  • Stage Manager
  • Dressers
  • Running Crew/Stage Hands
  • Photographer

In return for your creative help we offer you a great experience, lots of friendships and camaraderie, and an opportunity to give back to the community. This is also a great reason to get out of the house, create another spark in your life, and a way to make a difference. And last but not least, see entertaining theatre on the cheap because you will receive a complimentary ticket to a likely sold-out production!

And if you (and all your friends) are not sure about any of this, go check them out at Volunteer Orientation Night on the 2nd Monday of the month, next on Monday, August 9, from 7 to 8pm at the Wade James theatre, 950 Main Street, Edmonds.

To join the Annie production team or more information call 206-234-5660, or email.

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LFP Prop 1: Whom do you trust?


The debate over Lake Forest Park Proposition 1 comes down to whether voters should trust the people they elect.

The difference came out at a forum on the proposed “Levy-Lid Lift” at the Third Place Commons stage, Monday, August 2.

About 150 people listened with polite attention to the pro-and-con discussion about the Prop 1 moderated by the League of Women Voters and sponsored by the LFP League unit.

The levy, if passed, would allow the city to increase the amount of property tax it collects above the 1 percent limit for the next six years and then reset the tax rate at the 2016 amount. Details, estimates, and budget projections which led to this decision are on the City’s website.

A clear theme emerged at the forum. As a voter, you either trust the people you elected to office — mayor and city council — to do a good job making decisions to run the city, or you don’t trust them at all and need to oversee every decision they make, particularly financial decisions.

The “Don’t Trust” group
The “Don’t Trust” group, represented Monday by former Council members Steve Plusch and Donovan Tracey, says that a 1 percent annual property-tax increase limit was a mandate from the people and that no city should go above it. They say that the city would have plenty of money available if it were to restructure and to reduce the size of its government.

Although they praised the City staff, they said Monday that no staff members should be paid over $100,000 a year (including benefits) in such a small city, and they implied that cutting those salaries would go a long way toward fiscal solvency.

Their calculations say that the measure would raise the levy rate 38 percent and a cumulative 50 percent by the year 2017.

Their spokesmen said that the wording of the measure is “not what it pretends to be,” that the city will just “take the money and spend more.” Government has “outgrown itself in size and structure” and a small city like LFP should have a small government, they said.

They said the proposition is confusing because it is based on assumptions about what the budget will be, what income will be and what the property assessments will be. They said they want specific numbers for the budget and specific numbers for how much additional tax individuals will pay.

“How can you ask us for more money if you haven’t even made a budget yet?” one of the speakers asked.

The “Trust” group
This group, represented at the forum by Karen Sluiter and City Councilman Ed Sterner, says that voters have elected good people, that the City has hired a good staff and that the City has been a good steward of tax dollars. They point out that the Tim Eyman initiative simply requires a public vote for raising property-tax revenue more than 1 percent per year. They point out that the City has already reduced its spending by a million dollars and been innovative in contracting out services, sharing services with other cities and generally paying less for police, public works and court services than surrounding cities. They add that Staff members are paid less than comparable cities and that wages have been frozen.

Their calculations say the increased taxes would still be less than what people paid in 2009. They say they have done good projections and there won’t be enough money to maintain the current level of services without a tax increase. However, they say, if the economy suddenly improves and the city doesn’t need the money, they won’t collect it.

All sides have fear and anxiety
There’s a large measure of fear and anxiety on each side, as well.

Members of the "pro" group say they fear that, without the option to collect more money in property taxes, the City would need to cut essential services. Because the criminal justice system is more than half of the city budget, this would certainly affect police, who have already made cuts. They say they fear that continued salary freezes or cuts would mean staff turnover. They fear that services once lost would be hard to regain. They fear the loss of money to support community activities like the Senior Center. They say that, without the additional money to maintain the services that citizens expect, the city will become a very different place.

The con group points out that with 9 percent of the population out of work and retired people getting no Social Security raises, people can't afford a tax increase. They say they fear that old people would lose their homes because they couldn’t afford the additional taxes. They say they fear that young families would be priced out of the City.

To learn more about Prop 1, go to the City website  The Pro side website is here and the Con website is  here.

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Green Sanctuary program at Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church, noon Sunday, August 8


Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church invites the community to come to their Sunday, August 8 potluck lunch at noon and discussion about their involvement with the Green Sanctuary program.  The church is located at 14724 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155. 206-363-7994.

The Green Sanctuary program was originally an outgrowth of the Seventh Principle Project, a UUA-affiliated environmental organization that was created in 1989. In 1991, the Seventh Principle Project published the Green Sanctuary Handbook, introducing UU congregations to the concept of integrating our environmental consciousness into our faith communities. That first handbook helped UUs begin to imagine what it would look like if congregational life reflected the seventh Principle of Unitarian Universalism, “Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.”

Dean Smith and Barbara Rader will give presentations of geodesic dome homes and worship spaces and Dean, Bob Moore and Julie Houff will discuss SUCC's Green Sanctuary efforts, that are based on a framework of four focus areas: worship and celebration, religious education, environmental justice and sustainable living. SUUC’s efforts include efforts to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, and use of organically based cleaning products and pesticide free yard maintenance. SUUC is in the process of certifying their property as a NWF Wildlife Habitat.

SUUC is planning a six week course in the fall based on the Renewal documentary film produced by Mastry Ostrow and Terry Kay Rockefeller that captures the vitality and diversity of today’s religious –environmental activists. From within their Christian, Jewish, Buddhist and Muslim and other spiritual traditions, come men, women and children who are becoming stewards of our planet. There is much hard work that must be done to stem the tide of environmental damage, and this course will explore the ways and means by which communities of faith have worked together to address those challenges. Admission is free, and a potluck dinner will be served.


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I-5 gets smarter next week

Friday, August 6, 2010

The adventure begins August 10 when the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) powers on their new active traffic management technology on I-5.

The real-time technology will detect traffic slow-downs on I-5 and automatically adjust the speed limit to help prevent congestion. It’s not just I-5 that’s getting smarter. Drivers may feel a dash more clever as they notice travel times and lane closures ahead on new overhead electronic signs every half-mile or so.

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Update: two large events at Shoreline Center on Sunday, August 8

Update: There is another large event at the Shoreline Center on Sunday afternoon.  The Gators Swim Team is holding its annual swim party and banquet, from 3 - 5 and 5 - 7 pm, with 150 kids and their families.



Memorial service Sunday at Shoreline Center for Inglemoor grad
There will be a large Memorial Service on Sunday, August 8, at the Shoreline Center from 3:00 - 5:30 pm for one of the two 2005 Inglemoor graduates recently killed in a traffic accident on I-5 in Seattle. Both Matthew Diven and Jordan Swenson were killed in the collision. The Bothell Reporter has the story.

Center managers expect as many as 600 people to attend. They believe there is adequate parking at the Center, but there will probably be traffic and parking impacts on the surrounding neighborhoods to move that many people in and out of the area.

If you have any questions, please contact Kim Nashif, Shoreline Conference Center, 206-393-4702.

The Sunday maintenance contact is Becky, 206-491-7386.

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Budget cuts hit Shoreline CC’s continuing education program


In response to state-mandated budget reductions, big changes are coming for the Center for Business and Continuing Education (CBCE) at Shoreline Community College.

“State budget cuts have real impacts,” said Shoreline President Lee Lambert. “Shoreline’s share of the state cuts for the year starting July 1 was about $1.6 million. Cuts that deep, combined with reductions in previous years, mean the college had to make some adjustments.”

“The structure, scope and scale of CBCE operations will be changing in the fall of 2010 as a result of these budget cuts,” said David Cunningham, Dean of Workforce and Continuing Education. After August 31, the schedule of non-credit, continuing-education classes offered under CBCE will be significantly reduced. “As budgets get tighter, we have to focus on those things that either helps us reach our state-mandated student targets or otherwise help our bottom line,” Lambert said. “Unfortunately, that means we have to scale back in some areas.”

The CBCE will continue to provide assistance to community members through programs such as the Small Business Accelerator, a business consulting program offered in collaboration with the City of Shoreline and the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce. The college will shift its focus to the national “Plus 50” program, a program aimed at helping the mid-life unemployed gain new skills and get back to work (see related story). The college will also continue to provide contract training to industry, such as the 6,000 - 10,000 automotive technicians that take classes at Shoreline every year.

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New education and training program is a real Plus for boomers

It may not be the new 30, but 50 isn’t over the hill, either

Shoreline Community College is launching a new program in the Seattle area aimed at ’boomers who don’t see themselves drifting quietly toward retirement or accept a layoff, but are still looking to make some noise.

“The ‘Plus 50’ program provides a great framework to meet the varied goals of the baby-boom generation,” said David Cunningham, Dean of Workforce and Continuing Education. “Many in this generation aren’t looking to slow down, they’re looking for something to do, which may mean acquiring new skills for new interests or new employment.”

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Paper Zone helps out local teachers with Gift Basket drawing


Nominate your favorite teacher at Paper Zone to win a Gift Basket full of school supplies for the classroom, a $380 value.

Did you know that teachers spend an average of $356 out of pocket on school supplies each year? Paper Zone has the perfect way for kids and their parents to give back to their favorite local teacher. Today through the end of August, the Shoreline Paper Zone is inviting people to come in and nominate their favorite teacher to win a gift basket full of supplies for the classroom, valued at $380.

The basket is filled with paint brushes, drawing kits, glue, scissors, colored pencils, art pads, adhesives and so much more - everything that the teacher needs in the classroom. There will be one basket awarded at each of the nine Paper Zone locations.

The Shoreline store is located in the Aurora Square shopping center on the lower level near the Blue Bridges. 15915 Westminster Way N, Shoreline 98133. 206-365-0558.

Paper Zone is also offering a School Supply Drive during the month of August, inviting customers to purchase or bring in school supplies that will be donated to local schools.

Lauren Langhans, Paper Zone Marketing Manager, says “We are so excited to get more involved in the local community through supporting our teachers and schools. We had this drawing in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week and I was the lucky one to award the teachers with their baskets. I can’t wait until I get to make those phone calls again, each winner was so appreciative and excited that they were nominated.”

Paper Zone looks forward to seeing the positive response and the enthusiasm from the local community as everyone works together to support their local teachers and schools. For additional information, visit the website.

About Paper Zone
Paper Zone is an inspirational paper and craft store. Our goal is to inspire our customers to design and create their own projects whether for personal expressions, crafting or business needs. Our stores offer an extensive variety of fine paper along with card making supplies, cutting edge gift wrap, invitations, stamping, scrapbooking and a whole lot more. We are your paper headquarters with over 440 types of paper, 175 crafting tools, 130 adhesive products and over 75 styles of boxes! Paper Zone has nine stores located in Washington and Oregon, including one in Shoreline.


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Update: Rain or Shine Outdoor Movie Night, Saturday, August 7, 7:30 pm


Update: Rain or shine, the Ballinger and North City Outdoor Movie Night will take place.  Remember that you live in the Northwest - dress in layers and bring sunscreen and umbrellas.  Bring blankets to sit on and to wrap around yourselves if necessary.

Get your popcorn and treats at the food tables and enjoy the family movie night. 

Original article:
‘The perfect summer movie!’ ‘A hit the size of Bigfoot,’ acclaimed movie critics upon release of Harry and the Hendersons, filmed in Seattle and released by Universal Studios in the summer of 1987. 

On Saturday, August 7, Ballinger and North City Neighborhood Associations will delight a second generation of local moviegoers with this funny, touching, film shown on a large outdoor movie screen.

Harry and the Hendersons is a heartwarming story of a Seattle family on their way home from a camping trip, who accidentally run over a giant, wild creature that changes their lives. Chock-full of humor geared to both kids and grown-ups, those who found this movie endearing as kids are sure to enjoy it again as adults.

Admission is FREE and everyone is welcome. Gates open at 7:30 pm. Bring a blanket, pillow or low chair to mark your spot. Dance to the lively music of North City’s own Cajun Jamsters, or just enjoy visiting with family, friends and neighbors. There will be kid’s crafts and activities to captivate the 10-and-under set, while behind the movie screen, City staff and teen volunteers from The Center, (Shoreline’s eastside teen program) will host a pick-up game of kickball geared to tweens and teens.

You’ll want to bring along a couple of bucks to spend at the Neighborhood Snack Bar on movie popcorn, candy and soda, and visit the Ballinger and North City info booth to sign up for the door prize drawing and pick up info on neighborhood happenings, Blockwatch, and emergency preparedness.

You’ll also need a blanket or lawn chair, extra layers of clothing for the evening chill, and a flashlight. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are permitted.

For those who live nearby, walking is recommended. Neighbors who drive are encouraged to car pool. Parking is available with limited handicap access. Follow the signs from Ballinger Way NE and 25th Ave NE. All movie-goers should plan to be seated by 8:45 p.m. The movie begins at dusk.

The August 7 event is the city’s second-ever Outdoor Movie Night in celebration of National Night Out Against Crime—thanks to a Shoreline Neighborhood Mini-Grant.

Harry and the Hendersons is a 110-minute Steven Spielberg production, directed by William Dear, starring John Lithgow, Don Ameche, Lainie Kazan, and David Suchet. It’s rated PG, although parents of small children should be aware that the film does contain mild violence and some swearing. Production services for Outdoor Movie Night are provided by Epic Events and Promotions of Bellingham.

For more information, call 206-437-9118 or visit the neighborhood websites for Ballinger or for North City.


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Plastic recycling expanded in Shoreline

Shoreline residents, multi-family facilities and businesses can now recycle more plastics in their CleanScapes-provided recycling carts or metal containers.

In addition to the #1 and #2 clear plastic bottles, these items can now be put in your recycling cart:

  • Plastic Food Containers
  • Plastic Bottles (all colors)
  • Plastic Plant Pots
  • Pill Bottles (no prescription vials)
  • Lids (wider than 3 in.)
  • Paper and plastic cups

Visit the City of Shoreline solid waste page or CleanScapes for more information about solid waste collection in Shoreline.

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Salsa in the park, Wednesday, August 11, 7 pm

Just in time for the only hot weather in the week, the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council and Shoreline Bank present the Orchestra Nueva Era (Latin Percussion) salsa band.

August 11, 7 pm in Richmond Beach Community Park. Grab your dancing shoes, some friends and a picnic and come on down to this exciting, family friendly show.


Orchestra Nueva Era is the Northwest’s premiere salsa orchestra that plays "salsa dura," with glimpses of Latin Jazz that emerged from the need to have freedom of musical expression. The group is the creation of Steve Guasch and a superb group of players from the great Pacific Northwest.


Richmond Beach Community Park is located at Richmond Beach Road at 21st Ave NW in Shoreline, Washington. Information about these and other Arts Council events and programs is available online or by calling the SLFPAC at 206-417-4645. Concerts in the Park are sponsored by Shoreline Bank, the cities of Lake Forest Park and Shoreline and 4Culture.

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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Sunset from Richmond Beach


SAN reader Carl Dinse contributed this photo of a sunset from Richmond Beach.  He took the photo on August 1, when the sky was full of smoke from a fire in British Columbia.

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James Alan Salon and Spa celebrates with a grand opening event ten years in the making


After 30 years of serving Shoreline and its neighboring communities, James Alan Salon is now James Alan Salon and Spa, and has expanded and relocated to a new 4,400 square foot space at 19240 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline 98133. James Alan Salon and Spa offers a wide array of services, including facials, massage, waxing, permanent cosmetics and hair extensions, as well as haircuts and color services.

The grand opening event is scheduled for August 15 from 11 am to 5 pm. Ruth Roche, New York City based hairstylist, salon owner, educator and platform artist, will be a special guest, offering consulting tips throughout the day. In addition, product specialists will be on hand to answer questions, all retail purchases will be discounted by 15%, and hourly raffles and gift certificate specials are planned. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony with Shoreline Mayor and former James Alan Salon Owner Keith McGlashan at 1 pm.

James Alan Salon and Spa is well known in the Shoreline area for its philanthropic spirit and dedicated employees. It was voted "Best Small Company to Work For" by Washington CEO Magazine in both 2003 and 2005, and was the recipient of the “Healthy Community Corporate Champion Award” from the Puget Sound Business Journal in 2009.

“We are thrilled to be in our new location and to have completed our own makeover,” says Matthew Fairfax, Owner of the James Alan Salon and Spa. “This has been an event 10 years in the making, ever since I envisioned the space while in the Executive Development Program at the University of Washington,” states Matthew. “We struggled with the former City of Shoreline council members and the tough economy. There were even days when we wondered if it would ever come together. Thanks to the new council, the City of Shoreline staff and the Inland Group (our new landlords) our vision has become a reality. We are excited to be doing what we do best in a beautiful new space – providing outstanding service to our clients and following through with our ongoing commitment to the community”.

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Candidate forum attracts a full house in Edmonds


Over 200 people crowded the hall of the Edmonds United Methodist Church on Thursday evening, August 5, to hear candidates for ten different races make their statements. Chaired by Valerie Stevens and Moderated by League volunteer Cheryl Ricevuto, the event stayed civil and on time.

US Senate
None of the major US Senate candidates were there, but several minor candidates enlivened the usual speeches about out-of-control spending or protecting the vulnerable. Mohammad Said presented his agenda to create a secular state in Palestine where everyone could live in peace and informed the room that as a physician, he has prescribed more medical marijuana than any other doctor in the state. GoodSpaceGuy (his legal name) talked about the need to restore the space program so we can colonize space stations before we go to Mars. Paul Akers sounded the most like a real candidate, talking about how he would apply what he has learned as a successful international businessman to the state budget problems. Also participating were Skip Mercer who is a UW Prof, and Schalk Leonard, a retired US Navy Judge Advocate (JAG) officer.

US Congress 1st District Representative
Jay Inslee, incumbent Congressional District #1 representative, energized the room when he bounded in at the last moment to take his place on the platform. His opponents, Matthew Burke, James Watkins, and David Schirle, all lambasted him for voting to spend the country into debt. Inslee responded by talking about the major expenditures he had voted against, and the importance of allowing every American to buy health insurance, regardless of their medical condition.

Candidates left to right: Gary Gagliardi, Ruth Kagi, Doris Fujioka McConnell, Cindy Ryu, Art Coday.
Eight of the nine 32nd district candidates participated. Stan Lippman did not respond to the invitation (nor did he respond to the SAN request for information).

32nd District State Senate
For the open Senate seat being vacated by Darlene Fairley, Patty Butler talked about her previous experience in the legislature and her ability to work across party lines as well as with her party. Maralyn Chase, who left her legislative seat to run for the Senate, talked about the importance of state tax reform. David Baker, current mayor of Kenmore, talked about his record of frugality and fiscal management, and quoted an Art Coday story about waste in state government.

32nd District State Representative Position 1
For the State Rep Position 1, Doris McConnell, current Shoreline city councilmember, explained her strong background in education, schools, and PTA, and mentioned the things she learned as a widow raising children and running a family business. Cindy Ryu talked about her family business experience, her leadership at the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce, and the fact that she was the first Korean-American female mayor (Shoreline) in the United States. Art Coday also talked about his roots in the community and the medical expertise he could bring to the legislature as a Harvard-trained physician with a Medicare/Medicaid practice.

32nd District State Representative Position 2
For State Rep Position 2, Gary Gagliardi said we need to improve education and help improve the graduation rate by giving the control back to the schools and removing the layers of bureaucracy which hinder them with regulations. Incumbent Ruth Kagi talked about going into the legislature as an advocate for vulnerable children and the things she has been able to accomplish while in the legislature. She said that the next session is going to be very challenging as the legislature works to rein in expenses without a a slash and burn approach which would hurt the vulnerable.

Cheryl Ricevuto moderated the forum
Washington Supreme Court Position 1 candidates Stan Rumbaugh and Jim Johnson did not respond or send representatives.

Washington Supreme Court Position 2 incumbent Richard Sanders was out of state but sent a former law clerk to read his statement. Bryan Chushcoff, a current Pierce County superior court judge, said that judges should understand the lives of real people and should not be on the bench to push a political agenda. Charlie Wiggins reeled off an list of endorsements, including 31 of 39 county prosecutors. He suggested the website VotingForJudges.com to help voters decide judicial races.

Also present were candidates from the 21st Legislature district which represents north Edmonds, and candidates for Snohomish County Prosecutor.

Sponsored by the League of Women voters of Snohomish County, the American Association of University Women, Edmonds Branch, and the Edmonds United Methodist Church Outreach Team. This is their 27th candidate forum.

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Shoreline Grocery Store Fire Caused by Unattended Candle

Thursday, August 5, 2010

UPDATE: Shoreline Fire

A candle left unattended in a makeshift camp site was the cause of the fire in a grocery store basement that broke out last night around 11:00 p.m.

A King County Deputy was on patrol along Aurora Avenue North when he saw smoke coming from the lower level of the Baro Grocery, near 170th and Aurora Avenue North.

Shoreline Firefighters had the blaze extinguished within minutes, with the assistance of crews from Kenmore’s Northshore Fire Department.

During their initial search of the building, fire crews discovered a man and a woman asleep in the basement – unaware of the fire. They were awakened and rescued just minutes before they would have been overcome by smoke.

Quick and efficient action by firefighters contained the damage to the basement area, saving most of the ground level grocery store above.

Fire crews transported the couple to local hospitals for treatment of smoke inhalation. They are believed to be transients who are frequently in the area.

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Drom Aluinn at Laughing Ladies, Friday August 13

Drom Aluinn is the Celtic musical group led by Kathy Morris of Shoreline.  The name of the group means "beautiful mountain."

They will play at the Laughing Ladies cafe, 17551 15th Ave NE in North City, Shoreline 98155, 206-362-2026 on Friday, August 13, from 7:30 - 10 pm. 


May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields
And until we meet again
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.
--Traditional Irish blessing

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Two Hospitalized After Commercial Basement Fire on Aurora Avenue North


Shoreline Fire and the King County Fire Investigation Unit are looking into the cause of a fire in a small grocery basement that broke out last night around 11:00 p.m.

A King County Deputy was on patrol along Aurora Avenue North when he saw smoke and flames coming from the lower level of the Baro Grocery, near 170th and Aurora Avenue North.

Shoreline Firefighters had the blaze extinguished within minutes, with the assistance of crews from Kenmore’s Northshore Fire Department. Quick and efficient action by firefighters contained the damage to the basement area, saving most of the ground level grocery store above.

Fire crews transported two men to local hospitals for possible smoke inhalation. They were not owners or employees of the grocery. They may have been camping in or around the basement area.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and a damage estimate will be available once the investigation is complete.

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Evan Smith: Eight of nine 32nd District legislative candidates at Thursday forum


By Evan Smith
ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer

Eight of the nine candidates for 32nd District legislative positions in the August 17 primary election have said they would appear at a candidate forum Thursday evening in Edmonds.

A spokeswoman for the groups sponsoring the forum told me Monday that six of the nine had committed to appear, but two of the three others told me Tuesday that they planned to be there.

State Senate candidates David Baker, Patty Butler and Maralyn Chase; House Position 1 candidates Art Coday, Doris Fujioka McConnell and Cindy Ryu; and Position 2 candidates Gary Gagliardi and Ruth Kagi have all said that they would participate.

The forum at the Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St., begins at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm for voters to have a chance to meet candidates individually.

The forum also includes candidates for 21st Legislative District, 1st Congressional District, the U.S. Senate, the State Supreme Court and Snohomish County prosecuting attorney.

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Outdoor movie, Saturday, August 7, Aldercrest Annex, 7:30 pm

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Shore Lion's Special Olympians win first place in playoffs

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

The Shoreline Shore Lion's Special Olympians for T-Ball and Slow Pitch won 1st place in the Special Olympic regional playoffs held on July 31 in Issaquah.

Shoreline resident Aaron Bates coaches the slow pitch team, which practices at Hamlin Park,

Head coach Christy Wicklander has been involved with the Shore Lions for 22 years.

Photos by Tonya Bates

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Tent City #3 at Calvin Presbyterian


Tent City 2008, Prince of Peace Church
Tent City #3 finished its visit at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church on NE 145th in Briarcrest and moved to Calvin Presbyterian Church in Richmond Highlands.  Patty Price reports on her visit to the Calvin site.

By Patty Price

I made a new discovery recently. Right here in Shoreline. Tent City #3

It was because the Shoreline Senior Center donated a lot of clothes after their big sale, that a friend in the area took me there and I was instantly intrigued. So now I am going to share, little by little, what I have and will be learning about this unique method of having a safe, somewhat comfortable place to stay for the many, many homeless who cannot stay in “traditional” places (Union Gospel Mission for one) because they are all FULL and have waiting lists.

Tent City #3 is being hosted by Calvin Presbyterian Church at 185th and 3rd NW on the hill to the south of the church, their second visit after coming from their second stay at Prince of Peace Lutheran.

An elder of the church who made a visit said “our hosting these people has been a real blessing to our church”.

Living in camping tents, with wood pallets as flooring and tarps covering anything needing cover, they have a very secure situation with two gatekeepers every day for 24 hours a day. There are firm rules and meetings of the group every week to discuss any and all situations. They even have a unique shower “room.” I have been invited to be a guest overnight – we shall see. But I will “report” on the value of this idea to help you support their temporary lifestyle.

By the way, Roger told me they need camping tents, wood pallets, and tarps as well as men's jeans, and socks. These can be dropped off directly to Tent City.  Call me if you have a question. Patty P. 206-546-6717.

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Block watches celebrate Night Out Against Crime

Block watch groups all around Lake Forest Park and Shoreline celebrated the annual Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday evening, August 3, by taking back the streets - for dinner.

The 185th and Burke block watches in the Echo Lake neighborhood of Shoreline celebrate together, under the leadership of Jeanne Monger and Bob Tanac.

Neighbors gathered for a leisurely potluck dinner set up in a neighbor's driveway, and ate at tables set up in the middle of the street.

Shoreline Fire visited with an engine and gave tours to the children. Pictured left to right are firefighters Gabe DeBay, Nate Bess, and Mark Foster.

Visiting politicians are a tradition at neighborhood gatherings. Pictured are State Representatives Ruth Kagi and Maralyn Chase.

Night Out saw the changing of the guard at this event, as long-time block watch captain Bob Tanac turned over the leadership to Kelley Fackler.

Residents who are interested in setting up a neighborhood block watch can contact the police department for information and assistance.

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Evan Smith: New Washington voters can register through Monday – in Tukwila

By Evan Smith
ShorelineAreaNews politics writer

New Washington voters can register to vote in the August 17 primary election through Monday, August 9, but they must do it in person at the king County elections office in Tukwila.

King County elections officials give new voters who register in person a ballot on the spot, a ballot which voters can either Fill out and leave at the elections office or take home and mail.

The deadline for previously registered Washington voters to change their voting addresses and for anyone to register by mail or online was July 19.

Any eligible voter can register for the November 2 general election in person, by mail or online through October 4. New Washington voters can register for the general election in person through October 25.

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Candidates for State Representative Position 2, Question 1 What are your 32nd District connections?

The State Representative Position No 2 seat is currently held by Ruth Kagi, who is running for re-election. Two additional candidates have filed for this position but one did not respond to us. This is our first question to the candidates: 1• What are your connections to the 32nd district? Where and how would you get your information about what is important to your district?

Stan Lippmann
Did not respond



Gary Gagliardi
I have lived in the same house here since my wife and I were married over 25 years ago. We started our software company here in a little office in Midvale. My church and all the other community organizations that I belong to are here. I would get information from my friends and neighbors, from groups I belong to such as the Rotary and Chamber and, of course the ShorelineAreaNews.com.



Ruth Kagi
My "roots" in the 32nd District are in the social service and education communities where I served prior to my election. I stay in touch with the Center for Human Services and Hope Link, the community colleges, school board members and superintendents, and teachers. I visited nine schools before session last year to talk with teachers about how the budget cuts are affecting their ability to teach.

Local elected officials are also an important source of information as much of our legislative work impacts local governments. I routinely meet with city councils before and during session.

I contact individuals and organizations in the district about specific issues, including nursing homes, homes for the developmentally disabled, banks, business leaders, local child care centers, and parents and foster parents. Finally, I pay close attention to constituent email, letters and calls to learn what issues are of concern in the 32nd District.

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