Update: police report from LFP house fire on Feb 1

Thursday, February 10, 2011

From the LFP Police Blotter for the February 1 house fire on NE 190th Street in LFP:

Homeowner's son said he returned home and noticed what he thought was steam coming from the eves. When he got out of the car, he heard crackling and realized there was an active fire in the house. He entered the house and no one in the house realized there was a fire. He said there was no smoke in the house until they opened a utility room door and immediately smoke began filling the house. All occupants exited and the homeowner's son called 911. No flames were visible from the exterior of the building when he arrived and no one was in the vicinity.

Police called Public Works to respond with the sand truck due to all the water and freezing temperatures. Public Works responded with salt and deicer. King County Sheriff's Office fire investigator said that preliminary findings were that the fire was accidental, possibly from electrical problems associated with heat tape from a pipe warming system on water pipes in the attic. The system is to keep pipes from freezing in cold weather.

Red Cross provided hotel rooms for the family.



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Evan Smith: Hearing on Point Wells bill Friday morning in State House, next week in State Senate

By Evan Smith
ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer

The bill to limit development at Point Wells will have a hearing Thursday in the State House of Representatives committee on local government.

The hearing is scheduled for 8 am Friday at the State Capitol in Olympia.

Meanwhile, State Sen. Maralyn Chase has sponsored an identical bill in the Senate, a bill that is scheduled for a hearing Tuesday, February 15, at 1:30 pm before the committee on government operations, tribal relations and elections.

Both bills would limit development at places like Point Wells to the density of nearby cities unless the County that includes that development negotiates an agreement on impacts of the development with affected cities,

Rep, Ruth Kagi, who sponsored the House bill told me Wednesday that she expects both the City of Shoreline and Snohomish County to have representatives at the hearings.

She said she still hopes that Snohomish County will start negotiating with the cities of Shoreline and Woodway without the legislation.

The owners of Point Wells, a former industrial site, have proposed developing the site as a group of condominiums. Although the site is in Snohomish County, the only access is along through the Richmond Beach area of Shoreline.

Kagi said that having companion bills in the House and Senate is a common way to increase the chances of passage.

Rep. Cindy Ryu, a co-sponsor of the House bill, said Tuesday evening that she hopes that the bill will pass because "it's a matter of basic fairness and common sense that a community most impacted by a development should have a say in how that development occurs, and I believe my colleagues will recognize that."

She agreed with Kagi that it's fairly common in the Legislature for legislators from both chambers to file the same bill, identified as "companion bills," a procedural technique to ensure that the matter can come to a vote in both houses.

Chase, Kagi and Ryu represent Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Woodway and the rest of the 32nd Legislative District.



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Briarcrest Elementary 5th and 6th grade performs Willy Wonka Jr.

Briarcrest students star in Willy Wonka, Jr.
Briarcrest Elementary 5th and 6th Grade students will be performing “Willy Wonka Jr.” at Shorecrest Performing Arts Center on Friday, February 18 at 7 pm and again on Saturday, February 19 at 3 pm and 7 pm. 

Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for Preschool-6th grade students. The performance is directed by Allen Leslie and Deanna Mar. 

For more information or to obtain tickets phone 206-393-4170.

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Good Eats: Restaurant Review - Star India

Chicken Tikka Masala. Photo by Sean Wheatley
by Sean Wheatley
New Indian restaurant Star India has joined the bevy of excellent Shoreline eateries. Hailing from a family heavily involved in the food industry in India, Star India also has a popular restaurant in the West End of Vancouver, B.C. This is their first foray into the US. We found out about this place from a friendly looking older Sikh carrying a sandwich board along Aurora between 145th and 155th. 

Good thing, because the location, although on Highway 99, doesn't exactly pop out at you. The space has seen a few different restaurants give it a go, to not much success. Fortunately, I have a feeling Star India will be around for a while.

We ordered up a storm, starting with both Vegetable Pakoras and Vegetable Samosas. Things were starting off right. Then the Chicken Tikka Masala (pictured) came out steaming with green and red peppers with onions all atop a hot plate and this dish did not disappoint. The chicken was cooked perfectly, with just the crispness you'd want from a tandoori oven, yet tender enough to melt in your mouth. 

Photo by Sean Wheatley
The Butter Lamb was tasty too, although there didn't seem to be that much meat in the dish, and I'm beginning to think that my dinner mates gobbled most of it up. The third entree we ordered, the Saag Paneer, we tried a little on the spicier side (medium), and it was quite good as well. Perhaps they were being nice since we had kids, but the heat factor was still pretty low - barely a two star dish - but yummy nonetheless. 

We complemented the meal with tandoori breads Garlic Naan and Aloo Partha, along with Raita, Mango Chutney and of course some Taj Majal beer. The kids got a super treat -the best Mango Lassi I've ever tasted. A very friendly staff made the meal one of the better ones I've had in our fair city. We'll be back for the lunch buffet and for take out.

Star India    14725 Aurora Ave N    Indian

Sean Wheatley's entertainment services business Seattle Parties keeps him busy in the evenings. He and his wife Leslie and son Dylan eat out so much that he started writing restaurant reviews, which he now shares with us.

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Evan Smith: Ryu gets dose of Legislature’s freshman hazing

Rep. Cindy Ryu D-32
By Evan Smith
ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer

Rep. Cindy Ryu was confident that her first bill would pass the State House of Representatives Monday.

Ryu had lined up 17 co-sponsors for her bill to allow cities to reduce speed limits without conducting expensive traffic studies.

The bill had unanimously cleared the House transportation committee after Ryu rewrote it to overcome a few objections.

Then, it got a unanimous endorsement from the House rules committee.

So, Ryu was shocked when Republicans raised objections on the House floor and when many of her fellow Democrats spoke against the bill, and finally when the vote board filled with red lights that indicated “no” votes.

Then, the presiding officer asked if any legislators wanted to change their votes.

All of the red lights turned green, and the bill passed 92-0.

Ryu and other newly elected legislators learned about the Legislature’s form of freshman hazing.

Ryu got the surprise treatment as the first freshman legislator to pass a bill in the current session.

The bill, which now goes to the Senate, would allow cities to reduce speed limits to 20 m.p.h. without conducting expensive traffic studies. Instead, it allows local governments to do less expensive background work. Ryu said Tuesday that this is particularly important in very small communities that don’t have the resources to do the studies.

Ryu told me that the transportation committee, on which she sits, had rewritten the bill to reduce possible city liability and to make it clear that the bill created an option rather than a mandate.

Ryu said that engineering studies required by current law could cost a city or county $1,000 to $5,000 when it wants to reduce a speed limit either for safety in residential neighborhoods or for economic development in business districts,

She said that bicycle groups had asked her to introduce the bill and that the Washington State Association of County Engineers had backed the bill.

Ryu won election in November to the seat formerly held by Sen. Maralyn Chase.

Ryu said that she now would turn her attention to two other projects: A bill to study upgrading Northeast 145th Street, which is Washington Highway 523 but is owned in part by the City of Seattle, in part by the City of Shoreline and in part by King County; and a bill to extend the mortgage-lending fraud prosecution account. She said that neither would take money from the general fund because a surcharge on deed recordings pays for fraud protection, and the fuel-tax-backed transportation fund would pay for the highway study.

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The Shoreline Green Business Program

Wendy DiPeso is the former President of the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce. Following as Chamber President is Doug Palmer, familiar to SAN readers as the Athletic Director at SCC. In March of this year, Jeff King of Cascade Bank will be taking over as President.

Meanwhile, Wendy has moved to 'greener' pastures. She explains her new project:

The Shoreline Green Business Program was started by the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce in 2008 with a grant from King County. At that time we used the funds to put on the first North King County Green Business Conference: "From Policy to Profits Connecting the Dots." It was attended by about 100 people. There were speakers from policy makers, educators, business, students and lay people. It illustrated that everyone from those fields either helps or hinders our progress toward going green.

We also received a grant from the City to start a website.

From the end of 2008 to 2009 the Shoreline Green Business Program languished due to a lack of volunteer power. We were able to certify six businesses during that time.

Now we have a new website and I am a full time volunteer newly appointed to head it up. With putting 40 hours or more a week into the program and more volunteers to help the program is getting a new lease on life.

The next North King County Green Business Conference" Making Green by Going Green, Getting More Bang for Your Buck" is the first big project for 2011.

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Green Business Conference scheduled for March 23

The North King County Green Business Conference, sponsored by the City of Shoreline and the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce, will be held at Shoreline Community College on Wednesday, March, 23, 2011.

Two 90-minute breakout sessions will be offered, one morning and one afternoon with three topics per session. Topics include pollution prevention, waste reduction and recycling, transportation, water conservation, energy efficiency and marketing to a green economy.

The North King County Green Business Conference:

Going Green to Save Green Getting More Bang for Your Buck

Keynotes:
Steve Gerritson, Business Development Manager Enterprise Seattle
Stan Price, Executive Director of NW Energy Efficiency Council

Wednesday March 23 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
Shoreline Community College Pagoda Union Building
16101 Greenwood Avenue North
Shoreline, Washington 98133

Scope: To provide practical information local business owners can use to increase profits and reduce their costs and environmental impacts on a day-to-day basis.

Topics:
  • Pollution Prevention- Ken Grimm Pollution Prevention Resource Center, Laurie Foster and Laurel Tomchick King County EnviroStar
  • Waste Reduction and Recycling Aldan Shank CleanScapes, Susan Thoman Cedar Grove, Larry Brown King County Industrial Materials Exchange
  • Transportation - Cathy Blumenthal King County Transit, John Mauro Cascade Bike Club
  • Water Conservation Michael Brent Cascade Water Alliance
  • Energy Efficiency Marilou Trias Seattle City Light, Doug Dickson Puget Sound Energy
  • Marketing in a green economy Stephen McCloskey SCC Sustainable Business Leadership Tracey Warren Ready Set Grow Marketing


For information and registration, see the GreenBusiness website or email Wendy DiPeso
Shoreline Community College is located at 16101 Greenwood Avenue North, just west of Aurora Avenue and north of Seattle city limits. 


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Third Place Commons Community Calendar - February 10-28, 2011

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Playtime! 10am-11:30 am
Tuesday, February 15, 22

Join other parents, grandparents, and caregivers with children ages birth to 5 in front of the stage for art, games, and conversation, sponsored and led by the Shoreline Family Support Center.

Heart Health Checks 1-4 pm
Saturday, February 12, 19, 26

February is heart health month. The Northshore Fire Department offers free blood pressure and blood sugar tests every Saturday during the month.

Inside Out Dance Company 1-2 pm
Saturday, February 12

Prepare for an energetic hour of jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop and modern dance, guaranteed get Saturday afternoon moving in the Commons.

Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Arts Council Annual Meeting 7-8:30 pm
Wednesday, February 16

The Arts Council presents the 2011 Community Awards. Learn about area arts programs, and congratulate this year’s grant recipients.

Milner Family Fiddles 11 am-12:30 pm
Sunday, February 20

The Milner Family Fiddles bring their Texas-style music to the Third Place stage every other month.

Puget Sound Revels Sing 2-4 pm
Saturday, February 26

Puget Sound Revels invites you to a pub sing (minus the pub)! We'll sing old English drinking songs, sea songs, spring songs, rounds and more. We provide song sheets and song leaders. We all sing!

Computer Q and A 2:30-4 pm
Sunday, February 27

Come share your computer questions and concerns during this free monthly Q and A session. We start off with a short topical presentation and spend the rest of the time answering your questions. More information here.  

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Take your Valentine out to dinner - we found you a sitter

What a great idea - the sitters are trained, supervised - and there are lots of them.  Go  have dinner and a movie.  Your kids will be well taken care of and they'll have a great time, too.

The Sophomore Class of Shorecrest High School is hosting a 
 BABYSITTING NIGHT  
at Shorecrest High School on Saturday, Feb. 12th from 5-9 pm. 
The event is open to all children between the age of 3 (potty trained) and 11 years old.
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Your browser may not support display of this image. Activities will include:
Arts and crafts
Face painting
Indoor sports
Child-friendly movies
Board games
Plus snacks!
Flat Rate: $25/child
(or $40 for 2 children!) 
If you have any questions, please e-mail the Sophomore Class advisors  
or see the class website

Shorecrest High School
15343 25th Ave NE
Shoreline, Washington, 98155
 do the paperwork ahead of time and there'll be more time for you

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Shorecrest invites the community to the Unity Festival Feb 14, 6 pm


UNITY FESTIVAL INVITATION
We invite you to the Community Shorecrest Unity Festival Potluck and Performance Assembly
Monday, February 14 at 6 pm in the Shorecrest Cafeteria.
Performance Assembly will begin at 7 pm.

are happy that so many students have chosen to participate in this event.
We believe that your presence will make it all the more meaningful.
The Unity Festival is an opportunity for students and families to become better acquainted.

During the Assembly, some students share ethnic traditions of song and dance.
Others display special talent.
Some tell about the organizations to which they belong.
Many students assist with associated tasks.

In keeping with the tradition of sharing,
Each guest or family at our Potluck is asked to bring
a favorite dish/food for 8-10 or more people, if possible.
To help us with planning, please call or email us to let us know if you will be attending 
and how many family members or friends will accompany you.

Contact:
SACHIKO SMITH at 206-393-6251

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Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Plant of the Month: Cornelian cherry

Cornus mas.  Photo by Roseann Barnhill.
The Cornelian cherry (Cornus mas) is not a cherry at all, but rather a dogwood, and is getting ready to flower in the Garden in the coming weeks. This species provide a delightful show of small, pale yellow flowers, and we are lucky that Mareen Kruckeberg’s artful pruning shaped several specimens in the Garden beautifully. In summer the birds relish its edible red fruits.

The species is native to central and southern Europe, where it was once commonly cultivated for its fruit. It is mainly used for making jam. In eastern Europe it is distilled into liquor, while in Iran and Turkey it is eaten as a snack. Several cultivars have been selected for increased fruit production.

Cornus mas is a small tree reaching around 20' in height. It prefers sun or partial shade. Though tolerant, it does best in rich, moist, and well-drained soil. It is typically multi-stemmed, but limbing up from the base can give it an elegant, tree-like shape when done well.

The Kruckeberg Botanic Garden is located at 20312 15th Ave NW and is open to the public Friday-Sunday from 10am - 3pm. The on-site MsK Nursery sells native and exotic plants well suited for Northwest gardens. For more information, contact the Garden at 206-546-1281 or the website.

--Sarah Baker, Director, MsK Rare and Native Plant Nursery

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Teen Break Dance Challenge, Friday, February 18, 6 pm


Teen Break Dance Challenge Fat Laces 11
February 18, 2011
Doors open at 6 pm

Ages 12 and Under Battle begins at 7:15 pm
4 Vs. 4 begins at 8 pm

Cypher Battle "Foot Work" begins at 9 pm

City of Shoreline Teen Programs
at The Rec - 16554 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline 98133
206-801-2680. 
For more information call San at 206-801-2643


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Police training at LFP Civic Club on Thursday


On Thursday, February 10, the Coalition of Small Police Agencies (CSPA) Major Crimes Task Force (MCTF) will be conducting a mock homicide training exercise at the Lake Forest Park Civic Club located at 17301 Beach Drive in Lake Forest Park, right at the end of Ballinger Way, between Bothell Way and Lake Washington.

Expect to see a lot of police vehicles and activity in the vicinity. The exercise will include role players and personnel from numerous agencies from King County.

The MCTF is made up of officers and detectives from 13 small police agencies within King County, Washington: Algona, Black Diamond, Carnation, Clyde Hill, Duvall, Enumclaw, Hunts Point, Issaquah, Lake Forest Park, Medina, Normandy Park, Pacific, Snoqualmie, Yarrow Point.

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LFP City Council meetings Thursday, Feb 10

Lake Forest Park City Council.  Photo by Wes Brandon.
 
Lake Forest Park City Council meetings Thursday, February 10, 2011

Meetings are held in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall.  City Hall is in the lower level of Towne Center, northeast corner, 17425 Ballinger Way NE.

The Council has two meetings in one evening.  The first meeting is a study session, from 6 to 7:35 pm.  It is informal, with the Councilmembers sitting at tables on the floor of the Chamber.

The agenda for the February 10 Study Session:

     Confirmation Review Calendar
          1. Commission Re-appointments
     Agenda Items/Discussion
          1. i-Tree Ecosystem Analysis--Survey Report by Mike Woodbury
          2. Council Retreat Follow-up
          3. Suburban Cities Public Issues Committee Meeting Report

The formal Council meeting is scheduled from 7:45 pm to 10:15 pm.

On the agenda, Guners Sreibers, Brightwater Project Manager, will report to the Council.

Council will consider:
  • amending the Ordinance relating to a Registration Fee for Solicitors and  Canvassers
  • establishing interim tree protection and replacement regulation

The council may add and take action on items not listed on the agenda. 

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The Y - Partners with Youth Community Campaign Kickoff

Photo courtesy Dale Turner YMCA

Pearl Noreen, guest speaker and Dale Turner Family YMCA Board Member, speaking to attendees of the Dale Turner Family YMCA Partners With Youth Community Campaign Kickoff on January 25. The 2011 Dale Turner Family YMCA Partners With Youth Campaign lasts through March 10th.

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Last Call For SHORELINE YOUTH JAM 2011 Performers

Oliver Otovsky, Youth Jam 2011

The deadline for entry to perform at SHORELINE YOUTH JAM 2011 is fast approaching,
"We are very pleased with the talent we have seen so far. For those of you itching to give it a shot, but not sure how, please contact Scott Becker, 206-533-9112."
Entrants to the YOUTH JAM are asked to submit the following for consideration by the February 16, 2011 deadline:
  • Information about your act, including; the name of the act, performers/instruments, and type of material to be performed. An e-mail will get this done.
  • A recorded sample of your performance. Almost any recording format will do, and videos work!
  • A $20 entrance fee (hardship exemption available). Cash is fine, and checks may be made out to RBCA (Richmond Beach Community Association).
In addition to composer and musician, Josh Rawlings; and Shoreline Community College Professor of Music, Doug Reid; YJ2011 is seeking one additional Judge with a background in the entertainment industry, and an Emcee. If you or someone you may know fits the bill, please contact Scott Becker.

Tickets for the show will be sold at the door for $2. Advanced ticket purchases will be available through Café Aroma at 509 NE 165th and Beach House Greetings at 626 NW Richmond Beach Road. A limited number of free tickets will be provided to each participant for family or friends.

Refreshments will be available for purchase from the PUB Chartwells Espresso and Deli.
"So, bring your friends, bring your family, bring everyone you know to support your favorite act and enjoy a great night of entertainment!"
For general information, promotion and donations, contact Stefanie Gendreau-Stroud, 206-310-0560. 

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Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Foundation Welcomes New Executive Director and Board of Directors

On January 18, the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Foundation (KBGF) Board of Directors approved the selection of Mary Schubert-Schultz as the Foundation’s new Executive Director. This position is partially funded by a generous $10,000 grant from the Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust. “I am looking forward to an exciting future for the Garden and am inspired by the family of supporters,” she said.

Mary has more than 20 years of management and development experience, and has worked extensively within the non-profit sector and in a management role at a major for-profit corporation. Mary holds a Bachelor’s degree in history and music from Rutgers University and a Master’s in Asian Studies from the University of Hawaii. She is a gardener and a birder, and she has volunteered for the King Conservation District in protection and enhancement of the Eastside’s Totem Lake.

Additionally, the KBGF membership elected new board members at their annual meeting on January 13. Enid Kruckeberg-Kriewald and Eric Swenson have joined the KBGF board, and T. Richard Leary was re-elected for another term. The board also selected new officers-- Ann Jacobus as President, T. Richard Leary as Vice-President, Eric Swenson as Secretary, and Enid Kruckeberg-Kriewald as Treasurer.

KBGF is responsible for operation and maintenance of the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden, in collaboration with the City of Shoreline.The Garden is located at 20312 15th Ave NW and is open to the public Friday-Sunday from 10am-3pm. For more information, contact the Garden at 206-546-1281 or see the website.


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Labor of Love at Museum work party on February 4

Volunteers worked hard and made progress at the work party Saturday, February 4, in the new home of the Shoreline Historical Museum at N 185th and Linden Ave N. The buildings had been vacant, and a water pipe burst and did quite a bit of damage.

Bob Phelps and Loren Day in the dumpster
Photo by Tracy Tallman

Henry Reed, Director Vicki Stiles and Bob Phelps in the office after moving the cabinets
Photo by Tracy Tallman

Museum President Bob Phelps with wheelbarrow of debris
Photo by Tracy Tallman

Vicki Stiles pushing wheelbarrow of debris from basement
Photo by Tracy Tallman

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56 applicants for LFP Finance Manager

This story contains information from City Administrator David Cline's report to City Council

The Finance Director position closed on Monday, January 31. There were 56 applicants. Human Resource Manager Lee Foltos, along with other City leadership team members, have reviewed the applicants and are forwarding on five candidates for a first round interview on February 9 and 10. A second round of interviews is tentatively set for the week of February 14.

John Hawley, City Finance Director for over ten years, retired in January.


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Photo: Shorewood girls vs Meadowdale on Feb 2

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

During the Wednesday, February 2 game, Shorewood girls vs Meadowdale, Wayne Pridemore caught this great action shot.

Shorewood's Senior forward, Kendra Holley-Lair, drives to the basket between Meadowdale defenders, Linsay Hatch, Katie Rickel, Bianca Landa, and Michaela O'Neill.

In spite of Holley-Lair hard-driving play, the Shorewood girls lost to Meadowdale, 32 to 63.

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Shorecrest boys and their first-round tournament opponent have similar records

The first-round Northwest District 3A boys’ basketball tournament game between Shorecrest and Mount Vernon matches teams with similar records.

Shorecrest starts the tournament after winning its final regular-season game to finish with an 11-9 overall season record.

Mount Vernon starts the tournament after winning its final regular-season game to finish with an 11-9 overall season record.

The two meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Mount Vernon High School.

Mount Vernon has the home-court advantage as the No. 1 3A team from the Northwest League, despite finishing in a three-way tie for eighth in the 14-team three-classification league behind several 2A and 1A teams.

Shorecrest enters the tournament as the No. 4 Wesco 3A team.

Both teams have two players with double-figure scoring averages. Shorecrest has Junior Chibuogwu averaging 16.9 points per game and Keith Shattuck with 11.7. Mount Vernon has Shane Servos at 13.0 points per game and Thor Vopnford at 11.5.

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Tween Night at The Rec Saturday, Feb 12, for 5th and 6th graders

Tuesday, February 8, 2011


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For the Birds: Do Bird Feeders Really Cause Dependency?

Monday, February 7, 2011

Evening Grosbeak. Photo by Christine Southwick
by Christine Southwick

There’s an urban myth that feeding birds will cause them to become dependent and keep them from migrating when they should. This is only a myth!

Bird migration is driven by the amount and degree of sunlight. Food does not change this drive. In fact, good food will help increase the odds that the bird’s migration will be successful.

Successful bird species have evolved by continuously searching for and sampling new and different food varieties in diverse locations. Proof of their programmed vigilance and continued search for new food sources is the fact that birds find new feeders in places where there were none before.

Studies have found that feeding wild birds improves their survival rate, and increases breeding success and clutch sizes. Feeders are treated like a mother lode of fast food—what scientists term a “resource patch,” meaning food is plentiful and easily accessible, like a ripe berry patch or a fruit tree laden with fruit.

Birds need up to 10,000 calories a day—they must find good food for nourishment, and eat it quickly for safety from predation. Feeders can provide both, if they are set up correctly and offer quality seed.

MacGillivray's Warbler. Photo by Christine Southwick
Here in the Puget Sound area, unshelled black-oil sunflowers are a much appreciated food. Mess-free shelled mixes are good too, as long as they don’t have any red millet, and very little white. Saffron seeds are not well received here either. Watch the birds at your feeders. Do they throw a lot of the seed on the ground? If so, change what you are offering. Uneaten seed on the ground will invite guests you would rather not have. Suet, water, and native plantings will draw birds to your feeders. Remember to keep them clean.

One study found that feeders only provide 25% of a bird’s daily intake. With wild habitats shrinking by the day, that 25% of high-energy food, especially during harsh weather, helps even the score, and will often make the difference between their surviving or perishing.

So, enjoy feeding the birds. Besides, it is so fun to watch your regular birds darting back and forth, their bright colors and cute antics bringing cheer to a dreary winter day.

And don’t be surprised when an unexpected avian explorer lands at your feeder to see if your seed should become a part of its food route.

Christine Southwick is on the Board of the Puget Sound Bird Observatory and is their Winter Urban Color-banding Project Manager.  She is a National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat Steward, having completed their forty hour class. We're happy that she's sharing her expertise with us about the birds in our backyards.

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Shorecrest student moves to second round of Terrace Idol

According to our associate Dustin DeKoekKoek at the MLTNews.com, a Shorecrest student, Rheanna Atendido, is among the contestants moving to the second round of the 6th Annual Terrace Idol singing contest.

Mountlake Terrace High School hosts the competition, which has participants from six high schools: Edmonds-Woodway, Meadowdale, Mountlake Terrace, Lynnwood, Scriber Lake and Shorecrest.

About half of the 20 contestants were eliminated in the first round. The second round performances are Thursday, February 10 at 8 pm in the school theatre. Again, half will be eliminated.

The third and final round will be held on February 16 at 7:30 pm at Mountlake Terrace High School.

The public is invited to attend. Ticket price is $7 and $5 for students with ASB cards. The school is located at 21801 44th Ave W in Mountlake Terrace.

On Thursday, February 10, there will be a special performance by guest judge Sabzi from the Blue Scholars.

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Bumps and Babies Fair, February 26-27 at Bitter Lake

Baby Lila
While staying home with her daughter, Lila, Michelle Steele Simpson, Shoreline native and '96 Shorewood grad, found she had some extra time on her hands.  

So in January 2010, she started an at-home business making baby accessories (bibs, burp cloths, quilts, belt, etc) called The Chic Bambino
"Born from one mom's need to break free from duckies and bunnies. Because, let's face it. your baby doesn't care what her stuff looks like.  You're the one carrying it all over town!"
Last summer, while trying to decide if she should pay to have a booth at summer markets and festivals, she began thinking about putting together her own, more targeted sale.  

Thus the Bumps and Babies Fair was born.  It has since gained momentum and turned into a twice yearly boutique and consignment event for All Things Child. 


*** BUMPS and BABIES FAIR *** 

Sign up to consign and mark your calendars to shop!! 

Saturday, Feb 26, 2011 ... 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (pre-sale, ticketed event)
Sunday, Feb 27, 2011 ... 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 
(public sale, with many items discounted 50% from 3:30-5:00) 

The Bumps and Babies Fair is Seattle's best boutique and consignment sale - where you can find everything your heart desires for your inside or outside baby! 

Bitter Lake Community Center Annex
13040 Greenwood Avenue N, Seattle 

Boutique Sellers: 
The Chic Bambino 
J. Shelton Photography 
Twirl Cafe
Tiny Toppers 
Tiptoeing Tutus 
Pinwheel Papers
and more!  
    New and gently used consignment items from more than 30 families will include: Baby and toddler clothing and accessories -  Children's Books  - Toys -  DVDs - Baby gear and equipment - Maternity clothing -  Pregnancy and parenting books -  and much, much more! 
    Consigners have the option to donate their unsold items, which are given to Wellspring and Treehouse. 

    Visit the website or Facebook for more details and information.

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    Tagger "KIDD" pleads guilty, will make restitution

    Photo courtesy Shoreline Police
    Information from Shoreline Police was used in this story

    On January 25, 2011, Tony Lee plead guilty in King County Superior Court to multiple counts of Malicious Mischief in the 2nd degree. As part of his plea, he agreed to be sentenced to 9 months’ confinement, with 30 days converted to community service for the purpose of scrubbing graffiti, and to pay restitution to all of the charged and uncharged victims in King and Snohomish County.

    Formal sentencing for Lee is scheduled to occur Friday, February 25.

    Lee is the adult who was caught, along with a dozen juveniles, in a rash of graffiti damage in Shoreline last year. He usually included the word KIDD in his tagging.  He hit private property, as well as Parks and School District property. It is estimated that clean up costs from damage done by Lee and the juveniles ran close to $50,000.


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    Embrace Shorecrest - clean up dates

    Photo by Diane Pickrel
    Embrace Shorecrest weeding and clean up events are scheduled for the following Saturdays, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm:
    • February 12
    • March 19
    • April 9 
    • May 14 which is also the big Embrace Shoreline Schools Event.
    Bring gloves and gardening tools and join on in.
    Shorecrest is located at 15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

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    Lake Forest Park Police Blotter 01-10 to 01-16-2011

    by Diane Hettrick - categories are mine - reports are police - who could make this stuff up?

    How many different ways can you set off an alarm?
    01-10...201xx 45 NE. Alarm. Non-English speaking employee cleaning portable tripped the alarm. He said he called the alarm company.
    01-11...17181 Bothell Way, Bank of America. Alarm. Manager accidentally triggered alarm, reset it, then was on phone with customer when police were trying to call.
    01-13...41xx NE 203. Alarm. Front door was unlocked and ajar.
    01-14...167xx Shore Dr. Alarm. No visible cause.
    01-14...165xx Shore Dr. Alarm. No apparent cause but it is very windy.
    01-14...37xx NE 153. Alarm. Doorbell rang a few times. Power out at residence. Elderly homeowner worried. Told him the power was out all over. He said someone knocked on his door, so he grabbed his gun. It was probably a neighbor, checking on him.

    Let's see ... 999? No, 119? No. 991? What is the number for 911?
    01-14...14524 Bothell Way, Kidney Center. 911 hang-up. Employee dialing 9 for an outside line.
    01-14...201xx 53 NE. 911 misdial.
    01-15...167xx 45 NE. 911. Elderly woman misdialed.

    This is just cruel
    01-10...174xx BKS Blvd NE. Caller had received no mail for three weeks. Last week she found her mailbox stuffed full of mail marked "Stolen Mail".
    01-14...47xx NE 178. Car knocked over mailboxes set in concrete.
    01-14...174xx BKS Blvd NE. Mail stolen last week, now this week the mailbox is knocked over.

    How did these people get driver's licenses?
    01-10...Bothell/Ballinger. Traffic accident. Following too closely.
    01-10...184xx Ballinger. DUI, missed the turn. Cited, car impounded.
    01-11...145xx Bothell Way. Report of DUI, but it was just a really bad driver.
    01-12...Ballinger/FP Dr. Vehicle lost traction. Driver attempted to back up, when that didn't work, driver decided to turn around. Backed over the curb lane divider and became high centered. Partly blocking both northbound and southbound Ballinger.
    01-13...147xx Bothell Way. Driver thought the turn lane went to 145, failed to see the median, and drove up and on it. Had to be towed off.
    01-16...Bothell Way/Ballinger. Hit and run reported but cars were gone when police arrived.

    Not what you usually associate with LFP
    01-10...Bothell Way/BKS Blvd NE. Report of two Hispanic male juveniles selling drugs from car. Found car by Albertsons', but it was unoccupied.
    01-11...40xx NE 178. Traffic stop, Driver wearing heavy metal "ring" showing 5 quarter inch spikes around the face. He tried to hide it. Confiscated as a weapon.
    01-11...162xx 39 NE. Caller reports a man at the door asking for money. He's wearing a hospital bracelet and acting oddly. Police picked him up.

    Remember the snow? It made scary noises
    01-12...182xx Ballinger. Caller is house-sitting, hears noises, and thinks there are squatters next door. Cops discover that tree branches have fallen on a roof.
    01-12...192xx Ballinger. Caller hears noises in the house, a thudding from the front bedroom. Waiting in bathroom for police to arrive. House is secure, the culprit is snow and tree branches.

    Complicated relationships
    01-10...155xx 33 NE. Subject's brother was in the house, but left out the back door. He could be on drugs, could be confrontational - he got a kitchen knife last week.
    01-12...153xx Beach Dr. Woman asked for police stand-by while she collects her stuff that her Ex threw outside. Landlord collected it and put it in storage, but there's a restraining order against her. Advised her to go to court first.

    And other relations...
    01-15...148xx 37 NE. Car stopped in front of caller's house with lights on. Couple had been drinking and he said he was taking her home. Called her parents to pick her up.
    01-15...Acacia. Couple in cemetery after dark. Said they hadn't seen each other for a while and were catching up.

    The usual stuff
    01-11...35xx NE 165. Burglary. Oil deliveryman found door broken. Front door forced, house sacked.
    01-13...38xx NE 182. Peddlers. Said they had permits, but not with them.
    01-14...Towne Centre, Sally Beauty. Shoplifter stole fake eye lashes. She was found and confessed to taking five items worth $20 and stealing on other occasions. Returned items and was Trespassed from the entire mall.
    01-14...50xx NE 190. Car prowl. Unlocked, no damage to car. Took CDs and sunglasses.
    01-15...168xx Beach Dr. Abandoned car.
    01-16...173xx Beach Dr. DUI.
    01-16...145xx Bothell. Graffiti on business.

    The not so usual
    01-12...30 NE /NE 160. Water main break. Block street, contact Public Works. (see previous story)
    01-13...17171 Ballinger. Car lost wheel. Had brakes fixed that morning.
    01-13...165xx Shore Dr. Assist KC Sheriff's office to contact LFP man about copper wire stolen from his Shoreline business.

    Non-events
    01-12...145xx Bothell Way. Suspicious man loitering on street. He was the driver, waiting for the rest of a construction crew to go to a job site.
    01-15...28xx NE 178. Disturbance. 3-4 angry sounding men yelling. Area check negative.

    The Tenant from Hell
    01-16...161xx Bothell Way. Ex-tenant still has keys to end of month. She wanted to do a walk-thru with the landlord but landlord has limited vision and needs daylight hours. Tenant shut off the water, then denied it. Later called and said that when they schedule a walk-thru she'll talk about the water problem. Tenant also changed the locks on the apartment and left all the lights on.

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