Masonic Temple on Linden granted Historical Landmark Status

Tuesday, September 28, 2010



Photo by Steven H. Robinson
To our Friends and Neighbors in the City of Shoreline,

The Richmond Masonic Center Temple Board is pleased to announce that our home, located at the corner of 185th and Linden, in Shoreline, has been granted Historical Landmark Status by King County and the City of Shoreline. Our facility, which was constructed in 1922 and is one of very few buildings left in North County from the early part of the 20th Century, has been a part of this community for almost 90 years and we are doing our best to ensure that it lasts for 90 more. This new designation will help to ensure that this happens.

Photo by Steven H. Robinson
The Richmond Masonic Center is home to Shoreline Masonic Lodge #248, The Rainbow Girls of Richmond Highlands Assembly #97, Amaranth Richmond Court #72, and DeMolay. Occidental. 

We want the community to know that our Center is once again available for rentals and we have begun the process of returning our facility to its former glory. You can expect to see several changes to the facility in the next couple of years and we know you will be pleased with the outcome.

If you are interested in finding out more about the Masons, Rainbow Girls, Amaranth, or DeMolay, please call the following number and let us know which group you are interested in and how we can reach you: 206-542-4888.

We have an exciting future ahead and these outstanding organizations are here for you. Find out more.

Sincere Regards,

WB Leonard Weinberg
Richmond Masonic Center - Temple Board President

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Monday deadline for voter registration

Monday, September 27, 2010

Monday, October 4, is the last day for voters to register by mail or on line for the November 2 general election or for previously registered Washington voters to change their voting addresses.

Voters who want to register by mail can get material at many libraries and post offices, or they can download forms from the King County elections website  or the secretary of state's website.

Voters can register online by following links from the County elections website or the secretary of state's website.

New Washington voters can register through October 25, but they must register at the County elections office in Tukwila.

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Einstein MS teacher is latest Seahawks Heroes in the Classroom honoree


Photo: Marcia Garrett, center, with two members of the Sea Gals following the announcement of her selection as a Seahawks Hero in the Classroom at Einstein Middle School.


Marcia Garrett, science teacher at Einstein Middle School, is the latest Shoreline School District recipient of the Heroes in the Classroom program sponsored by the Seattle Seahawks and Symetra Financial.

Symetra Heroes in the Classroom is a community program that recognizes Shoreline, Renton and Seattle teachers for outstanding leadership and instructional skills during the Seattle Seahawks season.

Garrett was honored by Symetra and the Seahawks at a special event in her classroom on September 23 and was recognized prior to the Seahawks home game against the San Diego Chargers on September 26. She received a team jersey; two tickets to the Seahawks game and on-field passes; and a $350 Office Max gift card for classroom supplies.

Garrett was nominated by an Einstein co-worker who wrote in part: "She is an outstanding professional who is continually learning and growing as an educator, helping other teachers develop professionally, offering leadership in the school, improving student learning, enhancing the curriculum and building connections with the community."

With Garrett's leadership, Einstein has created the Edible Schoolyard at the school, securing grants and adding raised garden beds, a greenhouse, compost bin, and rain catchment basins. Students raised vegetables and celebrated their first harvest at the end of the school year.  (See story: The Edible Schoolyard).

Twenty-four teachers from the three districts will be selected and honored in their classrooms and on the field during Seahawks home games this season.

In addition, Symetra and the Seahawks will make a $10,000 donation to three participating schools following the 2010 season. Funds will be designated to support a specific student achievement program at each school.

Nominations of teachers can be made at Seattle Seahawks/Symetra Heroes in the Classroom website.

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Girls’ Swimming Results, Thursday, September 23


At Shoreline Pool
Shorewood 157, Lynnwood 25
200 medley relay— Shorewood (Shelby Adams, Mia Young, Emily Blaylock, Megan Ransom) 2:06.61; 200 freestyle—Anni Hecker (Sw) 1:58.43*; 200 individual medley— Mia Young (Sw) 2:34.94; 50 freestyle— Alicia Hoverson (Sw) :27.33; Diving— Sariha McIntyre (Sw) 169.45; 100 butterfly— Emily Blaylock (Sw) 1:10.27; 100 freestyle— Samantha Pridemore (Sw) 1:03.65; 500 freestyle— Alicia Hoverson (Sw) 5:54.20; 200 freestyle relay— Shorewood (Emily Blaylock, Annika Stenfjord, Tyanna DeNova, Anni Hecker) 1:48.31; 100 backstroke— Ellie McIntyre (Sw) 1:08.71; 100 breaststroke— Jordan Mullen (Sw) 1:26.22; 400 freestyle relay—Shorewood (Alicia Hoverson, Annika Stenfjord, Shelby Adams, Anni Hecker) 3:55.40.
Records—Lynnwood 0-1 league, 0-3 overall. Shorewood 3-0, 3-1.

*Class 3A state meet qualifying time.
Shorewood 140, Meadowdale 43

200 medley relay— Shorewood (Shelby Adams, Mia Young, Emily Blaylock, Megan Ransom) 2:06.61; 200 freestyle—Anni Hecker (Sw) 1:58.43*; 200 individual medley— Mia Young (Sw) 2:34.94; 50 freestyle— Alicia Hoverson (Sw) :27.33; Diving—Sariha McIntyre (Sw) 169.45; 100 butterfly— Emily Blaylock (Sw) 1:10.27; 100 freestyle— Keane (M) :54.72*; 500 freestyle— Alicia Hoverson (Sw) 5:54.20; 200 freestyle relay— Shorewood (Emily Blaylock, Annika Stenfjord, Tyanna DeNova, Anni Hecker) 1:48.31; 100 backstroke— Ellie McIntyre (Sw) 1:08.71; 100 breaststroke— Keane (M) 1:11.38*; 400 freestyle relay— Shorewood (Alicia Hoverson, Annika Stenfjord, Shelby Adams, Anni Hecker) 3:55.40.

Records—Meadowdale 0-1 league, 0-3 overall. Shorewood 4-0, 4-1.

*Class 3A state meet qualifying time.


At Forest Park Pool, Everett
Cascade 104, Shorecrest 82

200 medley relay— Cascade (Hopper, Carlson, Laurent, Booth) 2:05.04; 200 freestyle— Booth (C), 2:06.47; 200 individual medley— Carlson (C), 2:25.21; 50 freestyle— Laurent (C) :26.34; Diving— Jacqueline Blackmore (Sc), 146.75; 100 butterfly— Sarah Semon, (Sc), 1:07.75; 100 freestyle— Hopper (C), 1:02.60; 500 freestyle— Laurent, (C), 5:21.36; 200 freestyle relay— Shorecrest (Emily Strathy, Amy Glaskova, Brittney Hahn, Sarah Semon) 1:57.65; 100 backstroke— Emily Strathy (Sc), 1:11.16; 100 breaststroke— Booth (C) 1:15.31; 400 freestyle relay— Cascade (Hopper, Carlson, Laurent, Booth) 4:07.24.

Records—Shorecrest 1-3 overall. Cascade 8-0.

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Shorecrest, Shorewood volleyball teams meet Tuesday

The Shorecrest and Shorewood volleyball teams both take 1-3 records into a Tuesday 7 p.m. match at Shorewood.

Shorewood has beaten Wesco 3A rival Glacier Peak and lost to Mariner, Kamiak and Lake Stevens of the Western 4A Conference.

Shorecrest has lost to Wesco 3A rival Oak Harbor, beaten Edmonds-Woodway of the Wesco 4A and lost to Kamiak and Monroe of the Wesco 4A.

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Mystery author Mary Daheim at Third Place Books October 1


From our NewsPartner The Seattle Times

"Loco Motive: A Bed-and-Breakfast Mystery" by Mary Daheim (William Morrow, $23.99). The Seattle author writes a new mystery about a B and B innkeeper who tries to get away from work on a cross-country train trip to Boston and runs into a mystery. Daheim will read from her book at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park, 206-366-3333.
Mary Daheim is a local author with two locally-set series. The Alpine Mysteries feature a female newspaper editor in a small mountain town (Index?). The Bed and Breakfast Mysteries feature a single woman with a teen-aged son who turns her family home on Queen Anne (not named in the books) into a bed and breakfast. The books, in the mystery genre known as "cozy," are very popular.


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Shoreline City Council Suspends Staff COLA Increases and Salary Increases for 2011 Budget Pending Further Study

On September 13, the Shoreline City Council passed a motion suspending implementation of any increase in the 2011 cost of living adjustment and suspending increases related to the annual salary survey until it has the opportunity to review the City’s compensation policies.

Every year, the City Council reviews the City’s compensation policies during the budget review and adoption process. However, it has been several years since the City Council has examined these policies in detail and either affirmed or modified them.

The goal of the City’s compensation policies is to attract and retain a well-qualified and exceptional work force while maintaining fiscal responsibility and discipline. The policy is to pay at the median of comparable agencies. To accomplish this, every year the City surveys 1/3 of its classifications to evaluate if the salary ranges are at the median of the comparable agencies. If a salary does not fall within a specified range, the City Council may approve any adjustment as part of its annual budget review. Only the City Council can approve salary adjustments as a result of the salary survey.

Current Council policy sets the annual cost of living Adjustment (COLA) increase to an amount equal to 90% of the June to June Seattle area CPI. There was no COLA adjustment for City employees in 2010 and there is not a recommended COLA for employees in 2011.


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Shorecrest girls' soccer team tops Shorewood 2-0 Saturday on late goals


By Wilson Tsoi

Shoreline Stadium -- Coming into the crosstown showdown with identical 4-2 overall records, Shorecrest hosted WesCo 3A co-leader Shorewood in an entertainingly physical game. Pretty it was not, featuring two red cards and a judo-style throw down.

Fifteen minutes into the game, Shorecrest junior midfielder Lulu Wissmar (#20) was shown a red card by the center ref for unsportsmanlike conduct. To the joy of Shorewood fans minutes afterward, Shorecrest head coach Mindy Dalziel was shown the exit for arguing Wissmar's red card and verbal abuse. The rest of the first half was dominated by Lady Thunderbirds ball control and shots on goal. However despite Shorewood's decisive momentum after the Scots' two red cards, Shorewood was unable to take one-player advantage, and the first half ended in a scoreless tie.

Coming off the break, Shorecrest turned the table and became the dominant force. Overcoming a one-player deficit and without a head coach, the Lady Scots controlled the pitch and yielded several shots on goal. After a Shorewood foul at the 77th minute, Shorecrest junior Nicole Harris (#12) fired a free kick from the right, and Shorecrest junior forward Bri Lasconia (#10) redirected the ball between Shorewood junior goalkeeper Karlie Leclair and the near post for the Scots; go-ahead goal.

Two minutes later, Shorewood frustration grew as evident when Thunderbird sophomore defender Mackenzie Cornell-Maier (#18) body slammed Shorecrest's Bri Lasconia (#10) into the ground, though only a caution was issued. On a following Shorewood foul 5 yards outside the top left of the Shorewood penalty area, Shorecrest junior Nicole Harris (#12) drove a free-kick over the Shorewood defense, under the crossbar and beyond Shorewood goalkeeper Karlie Leclair's reach for an insurance goal one minute into extra time.

While junior Karlie Leclair was in goal for Shorewood (4-1 league, 4-3 overall) the entire game, Ashley Beeson tended Shorecrest goal in the first half, and Frida Swensen took care of the second for a Shorecrest clean sheet (5-1 league, 5-2 overall).


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Shorecrest tennis team meets Shorewood Monday after beating Snohomish Friday

The Shorecrest tennis team meets Shorewood Monday at 3:45 pm at Shoreview Park after beating Snohomish 5-2 Friday.

Shorecrest 5, Snohomish 2
At Snohomish H.S.

Singles—Mitch Scott (Sn) def. David Lyons 6-4, 6-2; Chris Sato (Sh) def. Joesiah Perron 6-2, 6-3; Evan Saunders (Sh) def. Reilly Cross 6-3, 7-5; Bryan Hoover (Sh) def. Tim Ellis 6-1, 7-6.

Doubles—Jared Kowalsi-Lynch Vegara (Sh) def. Luke Martinson-Zach Martinson 4-6, 6-2, 6-3; Garrett Domochowsky-Carlos Videla (Sn) def. Victor Chung-Kielan Kowalski 6-4, 6-1; Zach Ottey-Kyle Dimaano (Sh) def. Cody Feaster-Derek Shields 7-6, 6-7, 6-4.

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WAGS presents a doggy talent and fashion show at LFP, Sunday Oct 3


Leroy and Viola.  Photo by Kristi Hall
BlueStar Children's Hospital Guild presents WAGS- "Working with Animals, Generating Support for Seattle Children's Hospital," on Sunday, October 3 from 1-3 pm at the LFP Towne Centre.

Best dressed dogs will flock to the Lake Forest Park Towne Centre for a talent/fashion show benefiting the "Pet Partners" pet therapy program at Seattle Children's Hospital. 

Ofc Greg McKinney with Makaii
Lake Forest Park's Third Place Commons and Mud Bay are supporting this event which will be held in coordination with the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market.  

WAGS will feature a dog and handler from the Pet Partners program as well as celebrity guests, author Steve Duno, Shoreline Police Officer Gregory McKinney with his furry companion Makaii (photo by Steven H. Robinson) and Maryn Wynne, Flytes of Fancy doggie fashion designer.

WAGS is happy to host Leroy, Viola (pictured above) and Kristi Hall with the Seattle Pug Rescue, which is  dedicated to the rescue, care, and placement of pugs in need of loving homes.

The event will generate funds for Seattle Children's Hospital by suggested donation only. With generous support from the Friends of Third Place Commons, Mud Bay and Stellar Event Rentals expenses are minimal and most donations will go to the Pet Partners program.

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Vote No on Proposition 1


From the Citizen Committee No on Prop 1

Proposition 1 will raise our property taxes in Shoreline. It’s a bad idea coming at the worst possible time, when our economy is in the worst shape since the Great Depression.

Property taxes are regressive. Higher property taxes affect people who can afford it least – seniors living on fixed incomes and young families struggling in a weak job market. Small, locally owned businesses operating on thin margins cannot afford higher property taxes. Many will be forced to cut jobs or close their doors.

It gets worse. Proposition 1 ties Shoreline’s property tax rate to the Seattle Consumer Price Index. No one can predict the future direction of prices. Tying property tax rates to price changes could expose Shoreline households and businesses to unpredictable upward spikes in their tax bills. Shoreline residents already pay one of the highest tax total tax rates in the State.

There is an alternative. Although the City has done a great job of increasing efficiencies for direct services, they have not examined their overhead costs. A close look at the budget reveals a number of areas that can be cut or reduced without affecting direct services.

Households and businesses must tighten their belts during hard times. So should the city. We’re all in this together. Please vote NO on Proposition 1.

For more information visit the No on Prop 1 website.

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Day of Service and Remembrance - the LDS congregations respond

Sunday, September 26, 2010

By Diane Hettrick
Photos by Steven H. Robinson

The LDS Church heard the President’s call to make September 11 a day of service and remembrance and responded with community volunteer projects around the world. In Western Washington alone, 190 congregations from Centralia to Blaine fielded 6,830 volunteers to 129 projects.

Locally, the seven congregations of the Shoreline Stake – North Seattle, Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Edmonds, Brier, Mountlake Terrace, and Puget Sound for the Hearing Impaired – had 300 volunteers working on four different projects.

At the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center, 100 people spent the day making quilts for the Linus Project of Snohomish county. The volunteers completed 72 quilts and cut out and pinned the pieces for an additional 24.
Project Linus says “…our mission is to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans…" For more information about the local Linus project, contact Diane at 425-252-4524.

130 volunteers went to the Shoreline Children’s Center Community Park to remove weeds from the asphalt play area and pull blackberry vines from the grounds. They restored the walking path by cleaning it and laying down and packing new gravel.
Jenny Parks, principal of the Children’s Center, said: “What a wonderful way to give back to the community and spread good will on the 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance.”

In Snohomish County, 50 people did yard maintenance and cleaned the roof and gutters at the South Snohomish County Family Support Center in Lynnwood.

Tim Gahm, Program Manager of the Family Support Center, said,
“The mission of the Family Center is to support individuals and families and to promote a healthy, safe, supportive, and thriving community through dedicated service and partnerships. Although we are a staff of only 4-persons we were able to serve more than 8,000 members of our community during the past year.

"Our work is supported by a very modest budget and given the breadth of our mission, little time is left us to maintain our facility to the degree we would like. Speaking for the staff of the Family Center, we wish to offer you our deepest appreciation for your support “
15 volunteers went to help at the regular Saturday morning event at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lynnwood where they assisted with serving breakfast, cutting hair, distributing clothing and other tasks for the people who seek assistance at the church each week.

Jim Smith, Councilman for the City of Lynnwood, helps staff the Take Away Food program at Trinity. Anyone can go through the line for breakfast but if they have greater need they go through an assessment and can receive a ticket to pick up a small bag of food. Jim said that he and his wife are at the church every Saturday that they can make it, handing out food.
The woman operating the Clothing Give-Away said they have a need for men's heavy duty pants (denim and canvas), sleeping bags, men's socks and men's underwear. She made a request for a pair of size 15 boots or shoes for one patron whose shoes have given out.

The LDS volunteers are so pleased with their Day of Service that they are planning to make it an annual event.


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Walking the Talk: LDS volunteers repair the walking path at the Children's Center

In honor of the President's Day of Service and Remembrance on September 11, 130 volunteers from the seven congregations of the Shoreline Stake of the LDS (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) church spent the day at the Shoreline Children's Center Community Park, south of Meridian Park Elementary at N 175 and Meridian Ave N.



Entire families worked the event.
They weeded and pulled blackberry vines.

A lot of the site has old asphalt and concrete and the weeds had grown in every crack and crevice.
Many wheelbarrows of vines were hauled away.
Before picture.

The major project of the day was to redo the very long, gravel walking path which was being overtaken by weeds. 


They removed the old gravel and dug out all the weeds by the roots. 

They hauled in and neatly laid out a new bed of gravel. 


Then they all lined up and walked firmly along the length of the path to compact the gravel.


"It was a successful day," one worker said. "We're going to volunteer again next year."

Photos by Steven H. Robinson

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Colacurcio Jr. sentenced to year in federal prison

Sugar's on Aurora
Frank Colacurcio, Jr. is the son of the late Frank Colacurcio, Sr. of Lake Forest Park.

The family owned four strip clubs, including Sugar's in Shoreline and Rick's in North Seattle on Lake City Way.  Sugar's has been closed down since the first indictments against six members of the organization in June 2009.  See the Seattle Times story.
Front door of Sugar's



From our NewsPartner, The Seattle Times
By Christine Clarridge  

In a deal that dismantles what's left of the notorious Colacurcio strip-club empire, Frank Colacurcio Jr. pleaded guilty to a racketeering conspiracy charge that will cost him $1.3 million in cash and likely land him in prison for a year and a day.

In exchange for his admission of guilt in U.S. District Court in Seattle on Friday, prosecutors agreed to dismiss several other charges against him.

Colacurcio Jr., 48, was the heir apparent to the family's adult-entertainment business, which was targeted repeatedly by city regulators and law enforcement over the years.

Detailed story at the Seattle Times website.

Updated: September 27


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School Board approves 2010-11 budgets


 The Shoreline School Board adopted five budgets at its August 30 meeting: General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Transportation Vehicle Fund, Debt Service Fund and Associated Student Body Program Fund; and approval of the 2010-11 Student Achievement Carryover Spending Plan.

Highlights of the $89.6 million General Fund budget include:
  • A projected enrollment decline of 270 students.
  • The fourth grade student staffing ratio remains the same as last year's despite basic education funding reductions by the State.
  • The budget includes $660,000 for new curriculum adoptions.
  • The 5 percent unreserved fund balance is reflected in both the beginning and ending fund balance.
  • This budget reflects a reduction of the unreserved fund balance of over $900,000.
Items of interest concerning the $37.2 million Capital Projects Fund:
  • The Capital Projects Fund budget only includes current sources and uses of funds and does not include the anticipated fall bond sale proceeds.
  • Collection and expenditure of the first half of the Technology Levy is an addition to the 2010-2011 budget.
  • Expenditures for the K-4 technology portion of the 2006 bond will be completed this year.
  • Shoreline Center fire alarm and roof upgrades and the central kitchen project are slated for completion in 2010-2011.
  • The major focus of the expenditures in the Capital Projects Fund this year will be the two high school projects.
The 2010-11 Shoreline Schools budget spends approximately $2.7 million more than the expected revenue generated, reducing the District's overall fund balance.
The reserves (both unreserved and reserved) will be used for the following items:
  • professional development activities and training for staff;
  • curriculum adoptions and instructional materials;
  • maintenance of all classroom staffing ratios including 4th grade, despite funding reductions by the State;
  • continuation of the CSR model (certificated staff for elementary overload), despite the loss of all I-728 funding;
  • and deferred maintenance of school facilities.

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Metro introduces RapidRide line on October 2


Saturday, October 2, King County Metro introduces the first of its six RapidRide lines, the "A" line, along with other service changes. 

Shoreline's RapidRide line "E," to replace the present route 358 from Aurora Village to downtown Seattle, is slated to open in 2013 (see Metro webpage).

RapidRide is Metro's version of Bus Rapid Transit and varies from Community Transit's Swift Bus Rapid Transit in that some stations don’t have an ORCA card reader, and there are no ticket vending machines. Where there's no ORCA card reader, or if you are paying with cash or tickets, you must enter through the front door. Riders paying with cash or tickets will be issued a transfer as their proof of payment. 

The "A" line replaces route 174 between the Federal Way Transit Center and Tukwila International Boulevard Link light rail station and will provide 15-minute service most of the day, with 10-minute service during peak commute periods. On Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 2 and 3, all trips will be free on the "A" Line.

Routing and schedule changes, including some deleted trips, are to start on October 2 as well, affecting Shoreline routes 242, 304, 331, 342, 345, and 346. Bus riders should check the new, orange timetables or use the online Trip Planner with a date on or after October 2 to see how they might be affected.
--Brian Doennebrink

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Shoreline resident scheduled for New Day Northwest on Monday

UPDATE:  See the video from New Day Northwest here

Shoreline resident Arthur Peach is scheduled to appear on New Day Northwest on Monday, September 27, KING-TV 5, 11 am, to promote his fundraising walk Steps Against Domestic Violence, to be held on October 3 at Green Lake. (see related story).

Arthur began the Walk, which raises money for New Beginnings, after his sister, Marisa Peach, was murdered in Pennsylvania by her abusive ex-boyfriend. 

Her best friend staged a walk in Pennsylvania and Arthur did a companion walk in Seattle.  

Last year's Green Lake event raised $4,500.
For registration, contact Arthur Peach, call 206-412-3198 or go to the New Beginnings website.

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Aurora Construction Week of September 27

Courtesy City of Shoreline
Activities on N 185th Street
Crews will continue pouring sidewalks and driveways on the south side of N 185th Street. A single eastbound lane will continue to be closed until sidewalks and driveways are completed which is expected to be the week of October 4. Please continue to use Midvale Avenue to access Bartell Drugs and the Gateway complex. Pedestrians should take care when walking near construction areas and follow posted detour signs.

Activities on N 175th Street
Crews will continue installing root boxes and signal bases and pouring sidewalks and driveways on N 175th Street.

Activities on the west side of Aurora between N 165th and N 175th Streets
Crews will continue to install storm lines, utility vaults and the joint utility trench in City right-of-way on the west side of Aurora between N 165th and N 175th Streets. As usual, two lanes of traffic in each direction on Aurora will be maintained during this work.

Activities north of N 185th Street
Crews completed demolition of the former James Alan Salon building on the corner of N 185th Street and Aurora. The City is looking at potential landscaping options for this property. Crews will continue removing asphalt on Aurora, just north of N 185th Street, and begin grading in preparation for curb and a bus pad installation.

Ronald Wastewater construction work on Aurora
Ronald Wastewater will continue installing underground pipe on Aurora between N 192nd and N 195th Streets unrelated to the Aurora Corridor Project. Ronald Wastewater will temporarily close one northboHours/Days of Construction
Construction hours are 8:00 a.m. Sunday through 5:00 p.m. Friday.
There will be no construction on Saturdays.


Construction hours
8:00 a.m. Sunday through 5:00 p.m. Friday. There will be no construction on Saturdays.

Regular daytime construction hours
Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Night-time construction hours allowed
Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.


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Lake Forest Park Police Blotter 9-13 to 9-19-2010

Photo by Steven H. Robinson
By Diane Hettrick (my categories, in case you wondered...)

And once again, we bring you the Neighbors From Hell
9-15…175xx Ballinger Wy. Neighbor A called to complain about Neighbor B, who keeps yelling at her (own) dog to shut up. Neighbor A wants her to stop so his young daughter doesn’t learn those words. Police contacted Neighbor B who complained that Neighbor A runs an illegal business out of his home. Also complained that he goes to the bathroom outside every morning where she can see him.

If it wasn’t for bad luck, wouldn’t have no luck at all…
9-13…Station. Woman came in for an entertainment license and was arrested on a warrant.
9-13…176xx Bothell Wy. Caller reported that a car came over the lane line and the mirror scraped his car, then continued driving.

Can’t we all just get along?
9-13…183xx 28 NE. Male (Brother #1) called and said his brother (#2) hit him. Mother in background telling son (#1) not to call police. He wavers but tells them to come. Police arrive. Brother #1 who called is in a wheelchair. Said brothers were fighting about whether brother #2 was an a—hole. #1 turned to go and #2 grabbed the handles of his chair and slapped him in the head. Brother who did the hitting was arrested.
9-16…188xx 37 NE. Child custody issues between divorced parents. Civil matter.
9-16…197xx 42 NE. Ex-boyfriend sending threatening text messages.
9-17…33xx NE 182. Man and woman fighting about internet. They were reminded that they were warned about fighting last month and the woman responded that it had been an entire month. Police noticed multiple bags of trash outside home.

It’s like going home to Mom – our very own police department
9-13…Station. 4 juveniles reported a home invasion and assault with baseball bat in Mountlake Terrace. They came to LFP because they didn’t know where the police station was in MLT. Gave them the address.
9-13…Station. Woman locked out of car. Window is partly down but her arms aren’t long enough. Wants a cop with long arms to help. They can’t help because she has power locks.
9-14…Station. Man wants police to talk to the people who put a restraining order on him and make them stop telling lies about him. Cops advised him to notify the court which issued the order.

Remind me again why y’all think burglar alarms are a good idea?
9-15…47xx NE 203. Alarm. Set off by housekeeper.
9-16…46xx NE 195. Alarm. House appears ok. Daughter called, worried because parents should have been home. Police checked inside house with daughter. Parents not home.
9-16…160xx 41 NE. Alarm. Son set off alarm. Has permission to be at the house.
9-16…201xx 45 NE. Alarm at church. Church lady confused about codes.
9-19…145xx Bothell Way. Alarm company reported that someone was jiggling the door handle. All was secure.

What’s the number for 911?
9-13…34xx NE 158. 911 call disconnected. Police called and caller said he was ok, but not very convincingly.
9-13…145xx Bothell Wy. Called 911 by accident, hung up and left the building. Cops tracked him down when they couldn’t contact him by phone.
9-19…190xx 40 Pl NE. False 911. Woman misdialed.

Forget about illegal immigrants. Worry about unlicensed drivers.
9-13…147xx Bothell Wy. Driving with suspended license.
9-16…168xx Bothell Way. Driving with suspended license.
9-16…NE 153/Bothell Way. Driving with suspended license. Released at scene.
9-16…153xx Bothell Way. Traffic stop for expired tabs. Driving with suspended license for unpaid tickets.
9-17…150xx 35 NE. Driving with suspended license. Arrested, then released at scene.

These people have licenses. Worry about them, too.
9-13…174xx Ballinger. Caller concerned about people speeding and running stop sign in 3900 block of NE 165.
9-18…184xx 47 Pl NE. Young woman jogging was followed by a driver making obscene gestures. No information to locate him. Police advised her to take a cell phone when she jogs and call 911.
9-19…NE 202/35 NE. Driver drove into a fire hydrant and sheared it off. Notified Shoreline Water.
9-19…175xx Ballinger. Vehicle ran into light pole, which is tilting slightly. Driver said he didn’t think he was going that fast. Car towed. City Light called. Driver to hospital.
9-19…178xx047 NE. Reckless driving. Starting/stopping car every few seconds. Elderly male driver doesn’t see why he’s being called in.
9-19…149xx Bothell Way. Traffic stop. Driver in custody.

Bad stuff
9-14…190xx 53NE. Burglary. Residents returned home to find their doors open.

Let’s review now. Don’t leave anything valuable in your car. Got it? Good.
9-13…30xx NE 194. Car prowl.
9-15…150xx Bothell Way. Car prowl.
9-17…167xx 39 Pl NE. Car prowl.

I know I heard something
9-14…33xx NE 182. Caller heard shots.
9-16…29xx NE 178. Party, music, yelling.
9-17…36xx NE 155, Woodlawn Apts. Report of fight outside complex, sound of breaking bottles, crash. Police found no evidence of physical fight.

Unfolding drama
9-13…47xx NE 187 Pl. 21:33. Man attempted suicide with acetaminophen. Angry that his wife called the cops. Left the house.
9-14…47xx NE 192. 7:01. Caller said there was a man wandering around the back yard. Police responded, searched the area and found last night’s suicidal male in the woods behind the house. He was alert but disoriented. Taken to hospital.

Child’s Play
9-15…Station. Two boys confessed to egging. Victim will work with parents of boys for resolution.
9-19…Towne Centre. Report of 3 juveniles net fishing at Towne Centre. Could not locate them.

Okay kiddies, alcohol is a drug. You can overdose on it.
9-16…168xx Bothell Way. Report of disabled vehicle. Driver had pulled over to the side so passenger could throw up outside the car.
9-18…40xx NE 165. Caller reports that a girl is outside screaming “No” and lying on the ground. Celebrating her 21st birthday with sister and friends. Drunk and has been sick for two hours. Aid transported her to Northwest Hospital.

And all that other stuff
9-13…25xx NE 184. Found bicycle.
9-16…184xx Ballinger Way. Sno County sheriff’s department asked LFP to check on a resident because his tracking device wasn’t working.
9-16…185xx 28 NE. Peddler
9-17…160xx 32 NE. Theft of diamond and ruby ring. Might have been a relative.
9-17…NE 178/28 NE. Low hanging cable line blocking road.
9-17…163xx Bothell Way. Saw subject carrying electronics equipment up the street. Police approached and he grabbed a bicycle and started to leave. When asked for ID, he was using a woman’s Coach brand wallet. Claimed that he found all these things.

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Getting ready for the Shorewood - Shorecrest game on September 24

Saturday, September 25, 2010

The Shorewood Booster Club had a good fan turn out at the pregame function at Shoreline Stadium Friday night. The Shoreline School District's two high schools., Shorewood and Shorecrest, met in their annual football battle.  Photos by Wayne Pridemore, Shorewood Boosters.













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Shorewood and Shorecrest football game September 24


Shoreline's annual battle between the district's two high schools was renewed last Friday night at Shoreline Stadium as Shorewood and Shorecrest clashed.

Shorecrest scored quickly on a long pass play in the first quarter and followed with five more touchdowns. 

During the course of the game Shorewood scored three touchdowns. The game ended with the final score of Shorecrest 40, Shorewood 19

Shorecrest quarterback Ted Hammond completed 10 of 13 passes for 197 yards. 

Shorecrest running back, Connor Wingo, had 18 carries for 88 yards and two touchdowns.

Shorewood's running back, Eugene Holley, scored three touchdowns and had 195 total yards on 25 carries.

Shorewood's wide receiver,Tyler Snell number 15, returns a 1st quarter kickoff.
Tbird Eugene Holley carries the ball downfield.
Shorewood quarterback, Cory Sonnega, number 85 turns to pitch out to a running back as Duncan Hendrickson, number 24, gets ready to block.
Shorewood's quarterback, Cory Sonnega, number 85 catches the direct snap, as running backs: Eugene Holley, number 25, Levy Diaz, number 23, and Duncan Hendrickson, number 24, veer left.
Shorewood's Cory Sonnega carries the ball downfield as, Anthony Hayward, number 59, and the referee run interference.
Early in the 2nd quarter Shorewood's Eugene Holley goes over the top of Shorecrest's defensive line to score a touchdown

Shorecrest's running back, Conor Wingo, number 12 takes a handoff from quarterback,Ted Hammond, number 10 and heads towards a hole in the defensive line to score a 2nd quarter touchdown.
Near the end of the 2nd quarter Shorecrest's offensive lineman, Mingure Dorjee, number 64 watches  as quarterback, Ted Hammond, number 10 starts to throw a pass into the flat as Shorewood's, Anthony Hayward, number 59 closes in.    

Photos and story by Wayne Pridemore, SW Boosters
To view additional game pictures go to the SW Booster Flickr page.



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