Seattle Times: Privacy upheld, money saved without ballot-envelope 'secrecy flap'

Saturday, August 14, 2010


From our newspartner, The Seattle Times:

King County's mail-in ballot envelopes no longer have flaps that cover voters' signatures, but officials say that won't compromise voters' privacy.

By Keith Ervin
Seattle Times staff reporter

King County's mail-in ballot envelopes no longer have flaps that cover voters' signatures, but officials say that won't compromise voters' privacy.

Next Tuesday's primary is the first countywide vote-by-mail election in which voters are putting their ballots in return envelopes with their names, addresses and signatures visible on the outside.

Until this election, a paper tab — variously known as a secrecy, privacy or signature flap — covered voters' signatures. Those signatures are compared by election workers with signatures on file to verify voters' identity and eligibility to vote.

The Legislature, which in 2005 mandated use of the privacy flap, this year repealed that mandate after local election officials said the flaps added to the cost of elections while doing little to enhance voters' privacy.

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Richmond Masonic Lodge


Photo by Steven H. Robinson
The Richmond Masonic Lodge at 185th and Linden Ave N was built for the local Masonic organization in 1921-22. The Masons held their first meeting in the building in 1922.

The Lodge was open to all for social events. It was also the home of the Richmond Highlands Rainbow for Girls, Job's Daughters, and Order of the Amaranth.

In 1943, lodge members serving in the military during World War II were notified that their dues were waived for the war's duration. 

In 1972, Richmond Masons marked their 50th anniversary and became the sole owner of the lodge after many years of joint ownership with Eastern Star. In 1996, Haller Lake Lodge consolidated with Richmond Lodge to become Richmond-Haller Lake Lodge #248.
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The building and property have been for sale for over a year. Organizations such as the 32nd District Democratic Organization continue to meet in the building. Rainbow for Girls is still active in the area.

The property was put on the market just as the economy went into recession and developers were no longer able to obtain or maintain bank loans for building projects. When the economy improves, the property will be valuable for the land which is in a prime location in the new Shoreline Town Center. Real estate agents expect that any buyer would demolish the building.

Historical information for this article partly from the Shoreline Historical Museum.

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Small fire at Aldercrest Annex

Friday, August 13, 2010

Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Shoreline Fire responded to a small fire at one of the unoccupied buildings belonging to the Shoreline School District at Aldercrest Annex in the Ballinger neighborhood at NE 200sth and 25th NE, Thursday night, August 12.  According to witnesses, firefighters vented the roof to allow some black smoke to escape, but the fire was contained to a couch inside the building and was extinguished in a few moments.

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North City Jazz Walk, Tuesday, August 17 - The North City Bistro


Courtesy of North City Bistro
Join the North City Business Association, the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council and the City of Shoreline as they present the 2010 North City Jazz Walk on Tuesday, August 17 from 7-10 pm.

This is the 4th annual event and it serves as the kick-off for Celebrate Shoreline week. The evening includes a wide variety of jazz artists playing in different venues in the North City neighborhood of Shoreline, as well as a street fair atmosphere. Attendees can visit as many of the stages as they wish throughout the evening, as well as enjoy fine wine, beer and great food. Tickets for the North City Jazz Walk are $15 on the day of the event or can be purchased in advance for $10 at various locations around Shoreline. Visit the website for more information.

Music is 7 pm to 10 pm with 4 sets of 30-35 minutes each with coordinated breaks so you can move on to your next choice. Food & beverages available at some venues, including the North City Bistro which has tickets on sale for $10.

Susan Pascal
One of the eleven venues is  the North City Bistro, 1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline 98155, 206-440-7544. It is a wine bar, wine shop, and regular venue for live jazz.  The Bistro serves "small plates," which are akin to generously sized hors d'oeuvres.  Dinner is served Tuesday through Saturday and Live jazz every Wednesday and Friday.

Vibraphonist Susan Pascal will be the featured artist for the Jazz Walk.  Her quartet includes Dave Peterson on guitar, Chuck Deardorf on bass, and Mark Ivester on drums. 

"Jazz vibraphonist Susan Pascal’s quartet strikes a fine balance between spontaneity and imaginative arrangements, originals and great jazz and American songbook standards."

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Washington State PTA Board of Directors Votes to Endorse I-1098 and Oppose I-1107

Vancouver, WA The Washington State PTA Board of Directors voted Thursday to endorse I-1098, which would provide over $1 billion in new funding for education and health care each year.

President Scott Allen explained, “When we worked to pass landmark education reform legislation in 2009, we made a commitment to help find the additional funding needed to support it. Because the initiative assures that seventy percent of the new revenue will be devoted to education, passage of this initiative would go a long way towards helping us fulfill this promise.” He added that “it is wise to invest in our future, even in tough economic times“.

The Board also voted to oppose I-1107, which would roll back temporary taxes that were passed earlier this year on bottled water and candy. The association supported the new taxes on discretionary items as part of the solution to the state’s significant revenue shortfalls.

According to WSPTA Executive Director Bill Williams, “yesterday’s vote reaffirmed our earlier position that raising some revenue to maintain minimal levels of essential services is preferable to an all cuts solution to the budget shortfall that the state faces during the next three years.”

Both votes took place during the Board’s summer meeting being held in Vancouver, Washington. Beginning today, more than 160 local and regional PTA leaders will come together for the Association’s annual Leadership Conference being held at the Vancouver Hilton and Convention Center.

About Washington State PTA: Founded in 1905, the Washington State PTA is the largest volunteer organization in the state, with more than 145,000 members in more than 900 local units across the state. WSPTA’s mission is to be a powerful voice for children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and to advocate for the education and well being of all children in pursuit of PTA’s vision that every child’s potential become a reality. More information about WSPTA can be found on its website.  There are 15 PTA units in Shoreline/Lake Forest Park, coordinated by the Shoreline PTA Council.
 

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Back to School Consortium at the LFP Farmers' Market Sunday, August 15


The Back to School Consortium  will be at the Market collecting school supplies and monetary donations to support the 6th annual Back to School Event. The Back to School Consortium is a local community effort that provides school supplies & clothing assistance to struggling families in the Shoreline School District. Donate at the market this Sunday, August 15 and support a local student.

For a list of supplies needed, click here.

If you miss this week, The Center for Human Services will be collecting again on August 22 at the Market Information Table, and, through the end of August, there will be a drop-off box in the lobby of LFP City Hall and in Third Place Commons near the escalator. We’ve heard from reliable sources that there are some awesome sales out there, why not fill a couple of backpacks full.

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August-September exhibit at Shoreline City Hall Gallery - "Details"


White Magnolia by Gudrun Bayerlein

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council and the City of Shoreline present Details, a new exhibit focusing on micro views of our environment and human introspection.

Artists include Gudrun Bayerlein, black and white photography, Janice Maple and Jan Primous, acrylic paintings, and Shoreline artists Judith Heim, mixed media and Laura Brodax, silk-screened photo tiles. Of particular local interest are Heim’s constructions that incorporate original window screens from her 1890 Richmond Beach home, and Brodax’s photos taken in woodland areas of the city.

This exhibit runs from August 4 through September 30, 2010 at the Shoreline City Hall Gallery. Artwork at City Hall may be viewed any time during regular hours, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. except holidays.

Shoreline City Hall is located at 17500 Midvale Ave. N, Shoreline 98133. For more information please contact the Arts Council at 206-417-4645 or email or Ros Bird, City of Shoreline Public Art Coordinator.

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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Ryu, Kagi, Chase lead in 32nd District fundraising


By Evan Smith
ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer

Democratic candidates Cindy Ryu, Ruth Kagi and Maralyn Chase lead 32nd District candidates in fundraising and campaign spending.

Ryu, running for State representative, has raised $55,549 and spent $35,107. Public Disclosure reports show that she has a campaign debt of $15,169. Ryu is running in the Tuesday primary for the position that Rep. Maralyn Chase is vacating to run for the State Senate

Ryu’s fundraising and spending far exceeds the totals of her two opponents Fellow Democrat Doris Fujioka McConnell has raised $17,144 and spent $17,144. McConnell has a campaign debt of $5,200. Republican Art Coday has raised $12,804 and spent $7,760. He reports no campaign debt.

Incumbent Democratic State Rep. Kagi reports raising $43,704 and spending $9,713. Republican opponent Gary Gagliardi has raised $13,730 and spent $8,809. The third candidate, Democrat Stan Lippmann, reports no money raised or spent. None of the three reports any debt.

Senate candidate Chase has raised $24,429 and spent $16,625. Republican opponent David Baker has raised $3,861 and spent $2,336. Democrat Patty Butler reports raising $2,980 and spending $2,688, with a debt of $5,747.

The top two primary vote getters for each position qualify for the November general election.

Top fundraiser Ryu has brought in the maximum contribution of $800 from each of four organizations and six individuals. The organizations: East King County Lawyers for Justice, Northern Attorneys Political Action Committee of Mount Vernon, Puget Sound Citizens for Political Responsibility of Seattle and Service Employees International Union - Health Care of Federal Way. The individuals: Chang Sung Kim of Seattle, Kim Jae Il and Joan Kim of Edmonds, Elaine Phelps and Robert Phelps of Shoreline, and Shim Sang Kug of Everett.

McConnell has one contribution at the $800 level, from Tadashi Fujioka of Steilacom. Republican Coday, a physician, has $800 contributions from five organizations: EyePAC of Seattle, The Gun Owners’ Action League of Bellevue, the Washington Association of Realtors, Physicians’ Insurance of Seattle and the Washington Medical Political Action Committee. His total includes $1,600 from the Washington Medical PAC, $800 for the primary and $800 for the general election. If Coday is eliminated in the primary, he will have to return the $800 designated for the general election.

Kagi, the District’s #2 fundraiser, has $800 contributions from four individuals and 13 organizations. The organizations: Children’s Campaign Fund of Seattle, the Lakewood-based Community Bankers of Washington, the Federal-Way-based Credit Union Legislative Action Fund, the East King County Lawyers for Justice, the Seattle-based education Voters Political Action Fund, the Northern Attorneys Political Action Committee of Mount Vernon, the Puget Sound Citizens for Political Responsibility, the Seattle-based SEIU 925 PAC, the Port-Orchard-based Washington Chiropractic Trust, the Tumwater-based Washington Health-Care Association political action committee, the Seattle-based Washington Hospital Association political action committee, the Seattle-based Washington State Dental PAC, and Waste, Management of Houston. The individuals: Jocelyn Bezos and Miguel Bezos of Mercer Island, Ann Ramsey-Jenkins of Seattle and Linda Wilson of Shoreline. The Credit Union Legislative Action Fund and the Washington Dental PAC each have given Kagi $800 for both the primary and the general election

Republican Gary Gagliardi, running against Kagi, has $800 contributions from two organizations — the Gun Owners’ Action League and the Washington Association of Realtors – and two individuals – Cliff Wilson and Dorothy Wilson of Goldendale.

Democratic State Senate candidate Chase has $$800 contributions from eight organizations and two individuals. The organizations: Campaign for Tribal Self-Reliance/Washington Indian Gaming Association, East King County Lawyers for Justice, the Bothell-based International Union of Operating Engineers #302, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, the Northern Attorneys Political Action Committee of Mount Vernon, the Puget Sound Citizens for Political Responsibility, the Service Employees International Union - Health Care of Federal Way and the Olympia-based WSBCTC PAC. The Individual donors are Elaine Phelps and Robert Phelps of Shoreline. Elaine Phelps, Robert Phelps and the WSBCTC PAC have each given Chase $800 for the general election in addition to $800 for the primary.

Butler, the other Democratic Senate candidate, has taken $800 each from the Bellevue-based Affordable Housing Council and from Premera Blue Cross of Seattle. Republican Senate candidate Baker has accepted $800 each from the Gun Owners’ Action League, the Trucking Action Committee and the Washington Association of Realtors.

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Shoreline Massage Envy’s 2010 Massage for the Cure – reservations beginning August 14


Benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Shoreline’s Massage Envy accepts reservations starting August 14 for the “Massage for the Cure.” On September 14, Massage Envy locations nationwide offer $49 one-hour massages, with $15 donated to fight breast cancer.

Shoreline Massage Envy is located at 20124 Ballinger Way, Shoreline, WA 98155. To make reservations, call 206-366-1111. For more information, visit the website.

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King County searching for best and brightest recycling superstars

From August 16 to September 14, King County invites its residents outside the city of Seattle to submit their stories of how well they recycle, as part of the County’s first “Recycling Superstar” online contest.

Residents are encouraged to visit the website and enter a written description of their stellar recycling habits for a chance to win one of five prizes, including Seattle Sounders tickets, a Victoria Clipper trip with an overnight hotel stay, a getaway to Friday Harbor, and a night at the Roosevelt Hotel in Seattle with tickets to Jazz Alley. Entrants can submit an original video or photos along with the written description. All submissions must be received by September 14.

“We know there are many residents out there who really go the extra mile to recycle all they can,” said Gerty Coville, King County Solid Waste Division project manager. “We want to highlight these efforts so others can see how to recycle more and recycle better at home. Many people don’t realize that by recycling more, you can often reduce the size of your garbage can and your garbage bill.”

A panel of King County recycling experts will judge the entries based on accuracy and level of recycling effort, creativity and detail. The top five entrants will win experience prizes. All the prizes have been donated by local merchants.

The Recycling Superstar contest is sponsored by the Division’s “Recycle More. It’s Easy to Do” campaign to help reduce the amount of recyclables that end up in the landfill.

Although most King County residents participate in their curbside recycling program, more than half of what ends up in King County’s Cedar Hills Regional Landfill is readily recyclable. Food scraps and food-soiled paper, both of which can be placed in the yard waste cart for recycling, make up more than one third of residential garbage.

Entry Details

Eligibility: This contest is open to King County residents, outside the city of Seattle. One entry allowed per household. King County employees may not participate.

How to enter: Submit a text description of 250 words or less to the website.  Participants can also submit an original video of three minutes or less in length, or up to four original photos. Submit videos and photos by including a link in the entry form. Entries must contain your name, address, phone number, e-mail address and a description of your recycling habits.

Prizes
  • Victoria Clipper trip for two, including hotel stay
  • Lodging and spa stay in Friday Harbor
  • Overnight stay for two at the Roosevelt Hotel in Seattle, including Jazz Alley tickets
  • Two Seattle Sounders game tickets plus a gift certificate to Panera Bread
  • Two Seattle Sounders game tickets plus a gift certificate to the Neighborhood Grills restaurant of your choice
All prizes were donated by local area merchants.

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Summer experience for teens, volunteering abroad


Amigos de las Américas (AMIGOS) is an international, not-for-profit organization with more than 30 chapters across the United States that provides unparalleled leadership and community service opportunities for young people while concurrently contributing to the well-being of hundreds of communities throughout the Americas.

Since its founding in 1965, more than 20,000 high school and college-age students have served as summer AMIGOS Volunteers. Through their training and service experience they gain life-changing insights about other cultures, effective civic engagement and their personal potential.

AMIGOS gives young people an extraordinary opportunity to rise to the challenge of independently managing great responsibility within multicultural settings. Extensive training programs teach youth valuable skills, such as how to build effective teams to foster sustainable community improvements.

If you are a Seattle Area resident and would like to apply through our chapter or receive additional information, please come to our information night or email.

Sunday, October 3rd - 12:30 Shoreline Public Library

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O"Neill's Estate Services to hold sale in Bellevue, August 14, 15

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Shoreline business O'Neill's Estate Services
announces


* * * Bellevue Estate Sale * * *
659 129th Place NE, Bellevue
Saturday / Sunday ~ August 14 and 15
10 am - 4 pm

Complete contents of large 5 bedroom home plus garage and shed includes some of the following:

FURNITURE and RUGS – Mid Century Modern China Cabinet, King size brass headboard, 1950’s Bedroom set with dressers, headboard, and nightstands, Lazy Boy recliner, kitchen table and 6 upholstered chairs, wrought iron or metal patio table, cedar chest, lawn chairs, computer table, vintage drop front secretary desk, mid century bar stools, glider rocker, funky 40’s-50’s armchair, Queen Ann wing back chair, oak bedroom set, Belgium Sarouk rug, Empire style china cabinet, mirrors, lamps, end tables, nightstands, and more!

POTTERY and GLASS – Items by Hull, Gilner, Mikasa, Limoges, Fostoria, Hedi Schoop, Fitz & Floyd, Lladro, LeAnn of California. Plus EAPG, Crystal Stemware, Bohemian Glass, Salt & Pepper Shaker Collection, Barware, Artesania Rinconada figurines, Warner Bros. Pepsi collector glasses.

KITCHEN – Revere Ware, Corning Ware, Sunbeam mixer, crockpot, toaster oven, electric skillet, toaster, dishes, utensils, pressure cooker, pots & pans, Wilton cake decorating, canning jars, etc., etc.

COSTUME JEWELRY - lots of miscellaneous bagged jewelry. Ideal for crafts.

VINTAGE DOLLS and TOYS – Family doll collection includes bisque and tin head dolls, Chatty Cathy, Shirley Temple, rag dolls, composition, Revlon type fashion dolls, Madame Alexander, hard plastic, and more. Plus vintage Fisher Price pull toy and Hazelle marionette puppets

ARTWORK

BOOKS – 100’s of both new and antiquarian books. Fiction, poetry, biography, history, cookbooks, literature.

KIDS – the grandparents set up one room for their grandchildren which is filled with newer toys and children’s clothing. Duplos, building blocks, puzzles, games, Matchbox and Hot Wheels cars, tricycle, table and chairs.

TOOLS - vintage and newer. Lots and lots of hand tools, belt sander, welding torch, chain saw sharpener, hydraulic floor jack, large bench vise, nuts, bolts, etc. Plus good assortment of yard and garden tools including a chainsaw, electric hedge trimmers, tree pruner, wheelbarrow, garden hoses, storage shed, and more

MISCELLANEOUS – Galileo Thermometer, Carved wooden birds, bar signs, tools, Dirt Devil vacuum, DVD player, bird bath, vintage silhouette pictures, old regulator clock, binoculars, CB Radio equipment, large antique drum, cameras, adult's and children's bicycles, Motor's Auto Repair manuals, police scanner, large antique drum, DVD player, Curtis Mathes hi-fi console, sewing machine, Hudson Bay blanket, bed linens, and more.

CASH ONLY

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Shoreline Fire Sirens for Wednesday, August 11

Photo by Steven H. Robinson


Here’s a look at 24 hours of Shoreline Fire’s 9-1-1 calls for help August 11.

03:32.....Male, 55. Reportedly drinking heavily. Self inflicted gunshot wound to leg. Had been cleaning the weapon.
03:47.....Male, 17. Cardiac arrest. Police notified. Patient breathing upon arrival.
03:53.....Male, 63. Fell in bathtub.
07:02.....Light haze of smoke reported near the Drift on Inn. Nothing found.

Steven H. Robinson
07:27.....Female, 63. Adult Family Home patient suffering from weakness, vomiting.
08:20.....Female, 80. Fainted and fell at home.
09:42.....Male, 62. Reports he cannot stop bleeding from a cut on his ankle.
10:26.....Male. 13. Police notified. Lacerations to wrists.
12:10.....Police / Fire call. Child left in locked car in Top Foods lot.
12:41.....Multiple vehicle rear end crashes, I-5 at 145th. Minor injuries.
13:22.....2 car vehicle crash, no injuries.
Steven H. Robinson
13:40.....Male, 60. Fall patient.
13:43.....Male, 69. Fall patient.
13:52.....Male, 41. Seizure.
14:24.....Vehicle fire, 194th and Firlands Way.
15:03.....Female, 66. Nursing Home reports decreased level of consciousness.
16:27.....Female, 86. Difficulty breathing.
16:28.....Male, 40. Stroke symptoms
16:51.....Male, 80. Fall patient.
18:15.....Male, 50. Broken nose.

Steven H. Robinson

19:57.....Female, 80. Cardiac arrest at Rehab Center
23:11.....Male, 80. Difficulty breathing. Nursing Home.
23:15.....Female, 25. Unconscious, at Metro Transit Center.
--From Melanie Granfors, Shoreline Fire

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Annual SummerCollege at SCC LFP Campus Monday-Friday, August 16-18

The Continuing Education Department of Shoreline Community College holds SummerCollege, a three-day educational sampler for adults from August 16-18, 2010. 

In its 24th year, this year’s SummerCollege offers instruction by teachers who share their passion and expertise in classes such as the Civil War, the Geology of the Northwest, Stellar Evolution and Life, Art and Culture, Personal Time Management, Digital Photography, and International Relations topics from the University of Washington Jackson School of International Studies.

Classes will begin at 9:10 am and end at 2:30 pm at Shoreline’s branch campus located at the Lake Forest Park Towne Centre at 17171 Bothell Way NE.

The cost is $99.

To register or for more information, please call the Center for Business and Continuing Education at 206-533-6700 or visit the website online. Registration is required by noon, Saturday, August 14.

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Youth/Teen Skate Competition, Friday, August 20, Paramount Park


A youth/teen skate competition will be held at the Connie King Skate Park at the north end of Paramount Park, 15300 8th Ave NE, on Friday, August 20 from noon to 5 pm, as part of Celebrate Shoreline. 

This is a free event for participants and spectators, but a liability form is required to participate. 

Contact the Shoreline Customer Response Team for more information by email or 206-801-2700.

Photos: skaters at the Connie King Skate Park

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A Taste of Edmonds this Friday, Saturday, Sunday, August 13-15

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Taste of Edmonds Arts & Crafts booths 2009

A Taste of Edmonds, now in its 28th year, is a three-day celebration of culinary creativity presented by the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce. From August 13 to August 15, this popular annual festival will bring dozens of food vendors, live music and entertainment, arts and crafts booths, beer and wine gardens, kids’ activities, and much more to Snohomish County.

Some 40 food vendors from across the United States — as well as just up the road in Edmonds — will be serving unique cuisine all weekend. Sample and savor a wide range of food, from gourmet delights (blackened salmon, duck confit sliders and authentic “shrimp on the barbie”) to exotic edibles (Filipino pork, samosas and alligator on a stick) to familiar “fair fare” (burgers, ice cream, kettle corn and deep-fried candy bars).

The Frontier Communications Mainstage will feature headliners ASIA Featuring John Payne, making their Edmonds debut on Friday, August 13, at 6:30 pm. Joining ASIA Featuring John Payne on the Mainstage will be perennial festival favorites Cherry Cherry, Dysfunksion, Stan Boreson, The Islanders and more. The Beer Garden Stage sponsored by Budweiser will feature such performers as The Afrodisiacs, Duffy Bishop, The Spazmatics, The Beatniks, AC/DC tribute band Problem Child, Magic Bus, Liquid Blue, and 97.3 KIRO-FM traffic reporter Shane Cobane’s unforgettable Elvis tribute.

For the youngsters, the Kids’ Stage will feature entertainers such as JP Patches, Buck and Elizabeth, the Reptile Man and Tim Noah. There will also be inflatables, pony rides, a rock wall to climb, model hydroplane racing, free craft activities and booths.

Verizon Wireless’ NASCAR Pit will give attendees the chance to get close to a full-sized replica of the official Verizon Wireless NASCAR vehicle — and even change its tires and check under the hood. Dozens of arts and crafts booths will offer original, hand-crafted work, including jewelry, art, photography, clothing, pottery and glassware.

The 28th annual A Taste of Edmonds will be held from 11 am to 10 pm on August 13 and 14, and 11 am to 7 pm on August 15. Activities will take place at Civic Playfield, located at 310 6th Ave N in Edmonds.

Admission is $3 for teens and adults, free for kids 12 and under. Pets are not permitted at the festival. Free parking and a free shuttle service will be offered from Edmonds-Woodway High School, located at 212th St SW and 76th Ave W. Shuttles run every 15 minutes each day, starting at 11 am and ending one-half hour after the festival closes. For more information, call 425-670-1496 or visit the website.

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Kruckeberg Garden Plant of the Month


Photo Walter Siegmund. WikiCommons
By Sarah Baker, Garden Director

Evergreen conifer trees such often fade into a garden’s background, overshadowed by the more showy flowering plants. However, they simply must be appreciated for their beauty, steadfastness, and in August, shade! Shore pine (Pinus contorta var. contorta) is one such conifer that we appreciate at the Garden. One of several pine species native to the Northwest, our shore pine was planted in the 1960’s. Now, it is full sized and is one of many conifer species found in the Garden.

Pinus contorta is a widespread native from Puget Sound to the other side of the Cascades. Such a widespread species is certain to have some discrete varieties. Variety contorta, shore pine, is found along the coast from southern Alaska to California. Variety latifolia, lodgepole pine, a taller and more montane form, grows east of the Cascades and in the Rocky mountains. Other varieties exist, but are not found in Washington.

Tough and tolerant of a variety of habitats, shore pine is a great evergreen tree for gardens that can accommodate its eventual height of 40-50 feet. Preferring full sun, it will tolerate almost any dry to wet soil, even including boggy conditions.

Keep shore pine in mind when planting with for wildlife. Its relatively small stature is a gift for space-limited gardeners who are intimidated by our larger native conifers. Conifer trees are essential habitat components, providing year-round shelter for birds and food for many butterflies and moths. Suburban and urban areas often have few conifers tree remaining, so plant one when you can.

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Kruckeberg Botanic Garden August events


Please join us at Shoreline’s own Kruckeberg Botanic Garden in August.
Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Tour: August 14th, 11am-1pm

This beautiful 4-acre garden in Richmond Beach contains a splendid mix of native and exotic ground covers, shrubs, trees, and a large variety of rare and unusual plants. Join Volunteer Docents from the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Foundation on a tour through the garden, complete with refreshments. Due to limited parking pre-registration is required. This 2-hour tour goes into depth about the history of the garden, the Kruckeberg legacy, and the plant collection. Call Shoreline Parks Department (206-801-2600) to register.

Plant Photography Workshop: August 22nd, 1-3pm

Learn tricks and techniques for artfully photographing plants and flowers. Bring your own camera. We’ll show you how to use it best to achieve the results you want. Instructors are professional photographers. Fee: $35

Kruckeberg Oaks Tour: August 28th, 11am-1pm

With more than 40 different species of oaks onsite, the Garden is a fantastic place to learn about this diverse plant family. Learn which oaks might do well in different areas of your garden and how to identify and care for them. Fee: $10. Call Shoreline Parks Department (206-801-2600) to register.

Garden Tots:

Drop in with your young children this summer for a fun exploration of plants in this unique, naturalistic garden. For ages 2–7. Each week we’ll offer a simple plant activity, a themed garden exploration, and a craft project. $5 per family, free for KBGF members. Fridays through September, any time between 10am-1pm.

Upcoming Themes:
  • August 13th: Needed Needles
  • August 20th: Garden Senses 
  • August 27th: Birds in the Garden

Email with questions about any of these programs.

The Kruckeberg Botanic Garden (and onsite MsK Rare and Native Plant Nursery) is open from 10-5, Friday, Saturday, Sunday,

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"School Tools for Kids in Need"-school supplies needed for teachers to assist students this fall

Bartell Drugs and World Vision launch the 7th Annual "School Tools for Kids in Need" program to collect school supplies for students in need at all 58 Bartell Drug locations now through August 29.  The Shoreline store is at Aurora and 185th in Gateway Plaza.

Federal Way-based World Vision provides Puget Sound area teachers whose students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, programs to "shop" for school supplies for these children free of charge at World Vision's Teacher Resource Center.

All Bartell Drugs Locations in King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties are participating.

This three-week school supply drive is especially important as 58,000 local children could begin the school year without the basic school supplies needed to succeed. Basic Needs List suggestions found in Bartell's "School Aisles" include:

  • Acme Rulers
  • Dixon #2 Pencils
  • Bic Cristal or Round Stic Ink Pens - 10 pack. Blue or Black
  • Elmer's Glue - Glue-All or School Glue/4 oz. bottles
  • 3M Scotch Scissors for Kids
  • Avery Glue Stic/2 pack - Acid-free, photo-safe, permanent, washable
  • Pentel Hi-Polymer Erasers - 3 pack
  • Avery Poly Binders - 1/2" or 1" sizes
  • Prang Crayons - 24ct
  • Avery Hi-Liter Markers - Yellow or Pink
  • C Leonard Erasers

SPECIAL EVENT
The Seattle Storm will be helping to raise awareness of the program at a "Back-to-School Night" game August 21. Bartell Drugs and World Vision will be on hand collecting school supplies.

For more information visit Bartell Drugs website.

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Jane McNabb named Chief Advancement Officer at Shoreline CC


Photo: Jane McNabb will join the Shoreline Community College administration on September 7, 2010 in a new position as Chief Advancement Officer.

At a time when reliance on state funding is becoming more and more precarious, Shoreline Community College is taking a strong step toward stability.

“I’m very pleased to announce that Jane McNabb is coming to the college as Chief Advancement Officer,” President Lee Lambert said. “This position is new to the college, but critical to its future as we move into this era of reduced public support and increasing public need.”

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Evan Smith: A Republican candidate explains the robo-calls

By Evan Smith
ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer

Those automated telephone calls from Republican 32nd Legislative District candidates have their roots in the candidates’ door-belling, one of them told me Tuesday.

Gary Gagliardi, who is running for State representative against two Democrats, said that he and fellow Republicans have heard voters say that a primary vote for an unopposed Republican would be wasted-because the top Republican and top Democrat qualify for the general election.

That was true under the blanket primary that Washington used through 2003 and the pick-a-party primary that Washington used from 2004 through 2007, but not under the top-two primary that the State started using in 2008.

The calls remind voters that, under the top-two system, candidates of all parties appear on one ballot, with the top two vote getters for each position, regardless of party, qualifying for the general election.

Republicans Gagliardi, David Baker and Art Coday are each on the primary ballot against two Democrats.

“We are letting voters know the new rules as something of a joint public-service message,” Gagliardi said. “We all found that some were confused about this, thinking that their vote would be wasted on an unopposed Republican. Hence the call.”

Baker is running for the vacant State Senate seat against Democratic State Rep. Maralyn Chase and former Democratic State Rep. Patty Butler. Coday is running against Democrats Doris Fujioka McConnell and Cindy Ryu for the House seat that Chase is vacating. Gagliardi is running for the other House seat against incumbent Democratic State Rep. Ruth Kagi and Stan Lippmann, who is running as a Democrat after having run for several offices under a variety of party labels.

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Brain Camp in Shoreline, Aug 16-19

Next week, Shoreline teens will have the opportunity to get set for school at Brain Camp.

Parents of middle or high school students looking for ways to help their kids rise to the challenge of the next grade level may be interested in Brain Camp, a how-to-learn program for teens that will be held from 9 am - noon, August 16 - 19 at Kings School, Shoreline.

At Brain Camp, kids learn to develop skills that capitalize on their personal learning strengths, and focuses on behind-the-scene skills essential for success in every subject. Instruction includes organization, time management, note-taking, memory and test taking. Tuition is $329.


The program was founded by education expert and Shoreline resident, Sara Kuhl, M.Ed, following years spent working with bright kids who didn't perform well in traditional school settings. Many private and public schools in the Seattle area have adopted Brain Camp's techniques and host summer camps to help their students study more effectively.

Space may still be available. For more information, visit Brain Camp or call 206-533-2080.

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Shoreline City Manager Robert L. Olander announces retirement

Tuesday, August 10, 2010


Shoreline City Manager Robert L. Olander announced his retirement to City Council at their meeting on Monday, August 9. Olander, who has served as City Manager since 2006, will retire in February 2011.

Olander leaves a legacy of outstanding leadership after serving the City in various capacities since 2002. He was appointed Shoreline City Manager in March of 2006 after serving as Shoreline’s Deputy City Manager from May 2002 to December 2005 and Interim City Manager from January 2006 until his appointment as City Manager.

“It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the City of Shoreline for these past nine years,” Olander stated in his letter to Council. “I would like to thank this and past City Councils for entrusting me with the opportunity and the obligation of helping to lead this great City. I would also like to express my appreciation to the citizens of Shoreline for their participation and support in so many City endeavors and projects.”

Under Olander’s direction, with leadership from Council, the City of Shoreline has accomplished a number of noteworthy goals including improvements to rights of way, parks, surface water and City facilities.

“Mr. Olander will leave a legacy at the City of Shoreline that we can all be proud of,” stated Shoreline Mayor Keith McGlashan. “During his tenure the City has accomplished a great deal; the impacts of which will be felt for decades to come. In addition, Mr. Olander receives high praise from City employees for fostering a working environment built on mutual trust and respect. It has been a great pleasure working with him.”

When Olander retires in February, he will have overseen the completion of major park improvements and open space acquisitions that were part of the City’s 2006 Parks Bond; the substantial completion of the first two miles of the $120 million Aurora Corridor Project; and the construction of a new City Hall, which was recently awarded LEED Gold status.

During Olander’s tenure, the City of Shoreline has consistently been recognized as a great place to live, both by residents and outside sources. A 2008 citizen survey showed that 93% of Shoreline residents rated the City as an excellent or good place to live, and Money Magazine, Seattle magazine and Seattle Metropolitan magazine have all ranked Shoreline as a “best place to live” city.

Olander’s 30 years of experience in city government include 14 years with the City of Des Moines—seven years as City Manager and seven years as Assistant City Manager. He also served as City Manager for the cities of Ocean Shores and Anacortes.

Olander holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Washington.

--City of Shoreline

Related article: Evan Smith: Shoreline City Manager to Retire in February 

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Join local churches, families and individuals for VOICES: A Prayer Gathering



Gather to VOICE our prayers for homeless families in our community and the future of Vision House Jacob's Well - a Christian transitional housing facility to be built in Shoreline. Tour the property where Vision House is under construction and hear about plans to help homeless mothers and their children restore their lives. Enjoy prayer, music, fellowship and refreshments.

When: Sunday, August 15th from 2:00 - 3:30 pm

Where: On the Vision House Jacob's Well property in Shoreline off Ballinger Way. Shuttle from Aldercrest Learning Center: 2800 NE 200th St., Shoreline.

Hosted by: Vision House, a Christian non-profit in Renton that has helped more than 600 homeless children, women and men rebuild their lives.

Be part of the TEAM: If you and/or your church would like to help out, let us know.

Vision House Jacob's Well: To learn more about this transitional housing community that will be built in Shoreline, visit the blog page.

"Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed." Psalm 82:3

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