Join the 5,000 people expected to participate in the MS Walk at Husky Stadium Apr 3

Sunday, March 20, 2011

TOP Food and Drug and Haggen Food and Pharmacy stores, including TOP Foods in Shoreline, are leading the fundraising efforts as presenting sponsors for the annual Walk MS events planned for April 2-3.

They have already have raised nearly $68,000 this year for the Greater Northwest Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. It seems that almost everybody in Washington knows somebody battling MS.

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, often disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system, which is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. Symptoms may be mild, such as numbness in the limbs, or severe, such as paralysis or loss of vision. The progress, severity and specific symptoms of MS are unpredictable and vary from one person to another.

Local TOP Food and Drug stores are encouraging the public to join them in supporting Walk MS, the largest annual fundraiser of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Our closest location is the Husky Stadium 4 mile walk at the University of Washington campus which will be held on Sunday, April 3.

Supporters seek donation pledges. They can participate as individuals, join a team or start a team. The public also can support walkers by making donations in their name at the WalkMSnorthwest website.

TOP Food and Haggen stores are again matching a portion of the donations raised by employees who are participating in Walk MS. Stores, employees and customers already have raised $68,000 this year through $1 sales of MS “feet,” fundraising events at stores and sales of T-shirts and reusable bags. TOP Food and Haggen stores have raised nearly $400,000 since 2004 for the MS Society’s Greater Northwest Chapter.

The chapter serves 12,000 people living with MS in Western and Central Washington, Montana and Alaska. Walk MS donations also fund research to find a cause and cure for the disease.

More than a fundraiser, Walk MS is a celebration of hope and moving forward. Participants will enjoy breakfast and lunch, live music along the walk, face painting, entertainment for children, awards and much more.

Registration at 8:30 am, program at 9 am and walk at 9:30 am.
Sunday, April 3, Husky Stadium, Seattle (four miles).

For more information, visit the WalkMS website.

Haggen, Inc. operates 29 supermarkets in Washington and Oregon under the TOP Food and Drug and Haggen Food and Pharmacy names. Headquartered in Bellingham, it is the largest independent grocer based in the State of Washington. For more information, visit Top-Foods and Haggen websites.

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PAWS Wildlife: Are there deer in Shoreline / Lake Forest Park?

Are there deer in Shoreline / Lake Forest Park?

The MLTNews.com reported August 5, 2010 "A deer was spotted Wednesday in Mountlake Terrace near 228th St. SW and 39th Ave W around 11:30am. The deer was later spotted in the Brierwood neighborhood of Brier. Though there are regularly sightings of coyote, raccoons and rabbits in MLT, it’s rare to hear about a deer sighting."

In the early 1990s, a Shoreline resident coming home from work around 3 pm followed a deer which was walking down the street northbound on 8th NE, between NE 175th and NE 185th.

There were said to be deer in the densely wooded site on N 205th between Meridian and 1st NE, but when it was cleared for construction of the Ballinger Commons apartments, there were no displaced deer in the neighborhood.

Photo courtesy PAWS
Shoreline Area Wildlife: Deer?

PAWS provides regular posts about wild animals which gives facts on the species’ natural behavior, as well as how to avoid and resolve common problems with the animals.

Natural History and Behavior

Deer are a common sight throughout Washington State, although the kind of deer varies by region. On the west side of the Cascade Mountains the Columbian Black-tailed Deer is the dominant species. You can find Mule Deer and White-tailed Deer east of the Cascade crest, and the endangered Columbian White-tailed Deer are found in pockets of habitat along the lower Columbia River.

Genetic differences aside, all deer in Washington State have similar habits. They are herbivores, eating a variety of plants, fruit, nuts, lichens and fungi. Their feed largely on plant parts called browse, which means they eat the leaves, buds and young shoots of woody vegetation.

Deer activity peaks around dawn and dusk, but they may be active at any time of day. They prefer open fields interspersed with patches of forest, and they often show up in the suburbs with sufficient greenbelts and parks.

Deer breed during November and December, and does (female deer) give birth roughly six months after mating. During the first few weeks of life, the fawns are often left alone for extended periods of time while their mothers forage for food.

While the fawns wait for their mother to return, they lay flat and motionless, usually in grassy cover, so they do not attract the attention of predators. As they grow larger and steadier, the fawns stay with their mothers at all times and forage alongside her. By the end of the summer the fawns are no longer dependent on their mother, but they may stay with her for many more months.

Solving and preventing conflicts

Most homeowners enjoy seeing deer around their homes, but enjoyment can turn to annoyance when deer feed on ornamental shrubs, garden vegetables and flowers. Occasionally a homeowner may become worried when deer become habituated and approach people. Most conflicts that arise can be managed with habitat modification, exclusion or a change in behavior on the part of the property owner.

Never feed deer

Intentional feeding of deer may attract more of the animals to your property and may contribute to their becoming habituated to humans. The more comfortable deer are around humans, the more likely they will help themselves to gardens and plants near houses.

While you may not mind, your neighbors may take issue with their plants being eaten. Also, deer are large, and it may be disconcerting for some people if they are approached by a deer looking for a handout. The situation may even become dangerous depending on how strongly habituated the deer are and who they are approaching for food. Habituation may also lead to the deer to wander into roads or other areas in which they endanger themselves and/or humans.

Other techniques

Appropriate fencing is the most effective way to exclude deer from yards or gardens. There are also several species of deer resistant native plants that you can use to replace more vulnerable ornamentals. Commercial deer repellents are also available to protect small areas or individual plants.

If you find a deer fawn

If you live in an area where deer are common, or if you hike or camp, you may at some point encounter a deer fawn. In most cases it is best to leave the fawn where she is and leave the area so the mother can return to care for her.

If you are worried the fawn may be injured or distressed, PAWS can help you determine if the baby wild animal needs help.

If you or a neighbor have questions or a current problem with wildlife, please call the staff at PAWS Wildlife Center at 425-412-4040. PAWS helps resolve conflicts with wild animals and also rehabilitates injured and orphaned wildlife found by the public.

--PAWS Wildlife Center Staff | wildlife@paws.org

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Author Events at Third Place Books March 22 - 30

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Third Place Books
Lake Forest Park Towne Centre
17171 Ballinger Way NE, LFP 98155

Kristin Hannah
Night Road (St Martins)
Tuesday, March 22 at 7pm
Vivid, universal, and emotionally complex, Night Road raises profound questions about motherhood, identity, love, and forgiveness. It is a luminous, heartbreaking novel that captures both the exquisite pain of loss and the stunning power of hope. 

See review in The Seattle Times

Dori Yang
Daughter of Xanadu (Delacorte)
Wednesday, March 23 at 7pm
Athletic and strong willed, Princess Emmajin's determined to do what no woman has done before: become a warrior in the army of her grandfather, the Great Khan Khubilai.

Jeffrey Overstreet
The Ale Boy’s Feast (Waterbrook)
Thursday, March 24 at 7pm
Time is running out for all of those whose stories are tangled in The Auralia Thread. But miracles happen wherever Auralia’s colors are found.

Mary McElroy
Fantail Journeys (Xulon)
Saturday, March 26 at 6:30pm
Unsure she could leave the safety of home and family, Molly had a burning desire to see the world. Soon found herself in a tight-knit group of students who traversed three continents together relying on faith and friendship to carry them through their adventures.

Harlan Coben
Live Wire (Dutton)
Sunday, March 27 at 5:30pm
Myron Bolitar’s brother and sister-in-law abandoned the Bolitar family long ago so when, in the course of an investigation, Myron finds evidence of his own missing family members me must come face to face with the lies that lead to the estrangement - including the ones told by Myron himself.

Jennifer R. Hoffman
Climate Savvy : Adapting Conservation and Resource Management to
a Changing World (Island Press)
Wednesday, March 30 at 7pm
Based on collaboration with a wide range of scientists, conservation leaders, and practitioners, this book offers general guidance as well as practical steps and strategies that can help conservationists and natural resource managers cope with this new reality.

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Evan Smith: Two of three Shoreline Council incumbents have registered their intent to seek re-election

By Evan Smith
ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer

Two of the three Shoreline City Council incumbents whose terms expire this year have signaled their intent to seek re-election.

The positions held by Council members Chris Eggen, Doris McConnell and Terry Scott will all be on the November ballot.

Both Eggen and Scott have registered with the State Public Disclosure Commission as candidates for re-election, a step that allows them to raise and spend money toward the August primary and November general election.

Eggen registered with the PDC Tuesday, March 15, joining Scott, who registered Feb. 6, and political newcomer Jesse Salamon, who registered Feb. 25. Eggen and Scott have registered as candidates for their current positions. Salamon has not committed himself to running for any particular position, having said that he would decide which position to seek after talking to voters.

Eggen, McConnell and Scott were all first elected in 2007, when McConnell defeated then-incumbent Councilwoman Maggie Fimia, Scott defeated longtime incumbent Councilman Bob Ransom and Eggen defeated former Councilman Paul Grace for the position then being vacated by two-term Councilman Rich Gustafson.

Candidates file for office June 6-10.
Any position with three or more candidates appears on the August 16 primary ballot.
Any position with only one or two candidates appears only on the November 8 general election ballot.

On this year’s ballot in Lake Forest Park are the positions now held by Mayor David Hutchinson and Council members Catherine Stanford, Ed Sterner and Dwight Thompson.

None has registered with the PDC. Hutchinson has said that he would not seek another term. The others have not indicated their plans. No potential challengers have announced candidacies.

Hutchison, Sterner and Thompson all were re-elected unopposed in 2007. Stafford won a vacant position.

Shoreline School Board positions on this year’s ballot are those now held by Board members Michael Jacobs, Maren Norton and Richard Potter. Jacobs has been on the Board for two four-year terms, Norton and Potter each for one term. None has registered with the PDC. No potential challengers have registered.

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Traffic cameras on 40th Place NE in Lake Forest Park

From the electronic towne crier

The school zone safety camera located on 40th Pl. NE began operation on January 28, 2011 with a 30 day warning period that ran through February 28, 2011. During the warning period, violators of the 20 mile per hour speed limit were issued warning notices sent to them in the U.S. Mail.

During the 30 day period, the northbound traffic count was 5,523 vehicles per day. There was an average of 26 violators northbound each day. Southbound traffic count was 8,860 vehicles per day with an average of 41 violators per day.

The cameras began to issue citations as of March 1, 2011. The camera will issue $124 citations to the owners of vehicles that travel faster than the 20 mile per hour speed limit through the school zone.

Each citation is reviewed by a Lake Forest Park police officer.

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Calligraphy Conference in Edmonds/Lynnwood April 29-30

"Four Seasons"
The Letters of Joy Calligraphy Conference, presented by Write On Calligraphers, will be held at Edmonds Community College, Lynnwood, WA, on Friday April 29, 2011 from 5:30pm–10pm and Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 8:00am to 6:00pm.

Letters of Joy is a popular, one-and-one-half day mini-conference starting on Friday evening with a reception, keynote address, and silent auction followed Saturday by a full day of classes designed to appeal to all levels of calligraphers and book and paper artists.

A hall of book and art supply vendors and a calligraphy exhibit round out the event. This year’s conference brings together seventeen experienced instructors, teaching everything from book and card making to a variety of calligraphic hands.

The highlight of the weekend is keynote speaker and featured instructor Pat Blair, White House Chief Calligrapher. 

Recognized as a Master Penman by the International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers, and Teachers of Handwriting for her Spencerian and Roundhand script, Blair will take us behind the scenes with the keynote address “Pens and Protocol—Calligraphy of Official Washington”.

Pat Blair, White House Calligrapher
A calligrapher for 25 years, Blair is past president of the Washington Calligraphers Guild, has chaired The Graceful Envelope Contest, and has served on the faculty of several international conferences. Her work has been featured in a number of publications, among them, Letter Arts Review, Scripsit, and Martha Stewart Weddings. Blair will also be teaching an intermediate/advanced two-day long workshop in Edmonds following Letters of Joy.

Cost: For all-event package $85 (WOC members), $100 (non-members)
To join WOC add $25 U.S./ Canadian $30 (in U.S. funds)
This fee includes lunch for all participants registered by April 21st.

All programs are open to the public although pre-registration is required for the Saturday workshops.
Registration begins March 21st. For registration forms or more information go to the Write On Calligraphers website or contact Pat Thyden, 425-745-1347,

Edmonds Community College is located at 20000 68th St SW, Lynnwood WA 98036. Campus map.

Write On Calligraphers is a non-profit arts organization based in Edmonds, Washington, serving Pacific Northwest calligraphers and paper arts enthusiasts for more than thirty years. Write On Calligraphers, P.O. Box 277, Edmonds, WA 98020-0277

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Bartell Drugs' Health & Beauty Event at Shoreline store

Shoreline Bartell's at Gateway Plaza
Bartell Drugs celebrates healthy and beautiful living during its Health and Beauty Event, March 21-April 3 at select Bartell Drugs locations in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties.

Activities include in-store health clinics, mobile digital mammography screenings, free beauty mini makeovers, hair styling tips, and a wide range of product samplings.

The Health and Beauty Event schedule for the Bartell's Shoreline store, located at 18420 Aurora Ave. N, Shoreline, includes:


March 27, 10 am to 3 pm. Health Clinic--free of charge or at discounted fees. Services include blood glucose testing, OneTouch(r) blood glucose meter exchange and meter education, bone density screening and tests for osteoporosis, blood pressure and cholesterol.

April 3, Noon to 3 pm: Cosmetic Demonstrations-free of charge
. Cosmetologists will give free personal "mini makeovers" that focus on the latest colors and products for Spring. Products include newest offerings from Revlon, L'Oreal and Maybelline.

March 27, Noon to 3 pm: Hair styling tips by Conair(r)-free of charge. Representatives will spotlight the latest hair styling tools and tips.

Participating stores will also distribute coupons and samples, including products from Nordic Naturals, Banana Boat, Colgate and Bio True.

For more information on the spring Health and Beauty Event, visit the website.
 
Founded in Seattle in 1890, Bartell Drugs owns and operates stores in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties. Family-owned and operated, it is the nation's oldest drugstore chain.

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Shorecrest, Shorewood take 2-0 soccer records into Saturday games

Friday, March 18, 2011

Both Shorecrest and Shorewood take 2-0 boys’ soccer records into Saturday games.

Both teams have 1-0 early season Wesco 3A records after victories Thursday.

Shorecrest plays a noon Saturday home game with

Meadowdale (1-0 Wesco 3A, 2-0 overall) at Shoreline Stadium, after winning its Wesco 3A opener at Oak Harbor (0-1, 0-2) Thursday.

Shorewood plays a 5 p.m. Saturday game at Mountlake Terrace after opening Wesco 3A play with a home victory over Lynnwood (0-1, 0-2) Thursday.

In Shorecrest’s 6-0 victory over Oak Harbor, senior forward Glenn Paden scored three goals; junior defenseman Joe Schober, senior forward Jayme Parry and junior midfielder Callum Wijelath each scored one; junior forward Brennan Millea, junior midfielder Ian Adams and freshman midfielder Chris Iacolucci each had assists; and sophomore goal keeper Sam Schober recorded his second shutout in two games.

Paden has six goals in Shorecrest’s two games. Wijelath and Joe Schober each have a goal and an assist.

In Shorewood’s 4-0 win over Lynnwood, Abdul Abdullah, Sahil Kahn and Colin Wilkins each had a goal and an assist, Eugene Holley scored a goal; and goal keepers Simon Asppinal and Daniel Nadeaw shared the shutout.

For the season, Kahn has two goals and an assist. Asppinal has two shutouts.

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Arts Council still has openings for Artists Marketplace for June Arts Festival

Corrected phone number 10-18-2013 11:47pm

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council will continue accepting applications for the Artists Marketplace, in select categories, for the 21th annual Shoreline Arts Festival to be held June 25 and 26, 2011. Applications are online.

The Shoreline Arts Festival, at Shoreline Center, gathers 10,000+ attendees for a summer celebration of the arts and local artists. The two-day evening is a long-established tradition in the Shoreline and Lake Forest Park community.

The vibrant Artists Marketplace is situated at the core of the Festival, with booths lining the walkways between activities. Please view the online application for more information on location, pricing and deadlines.

Shoreline Center is located at 18560 1st Ave NE in Shoreline, Washington.

For additional information, call the Arts Council office at 206-417-4645.

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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Eric Nelson of Duvall elected as member of King Conservation District Board

Eric K. Nelson of Duvall has been elected as a member of the King Conservation District board of supervisors following a final canvassing of votes in a milestone internet-based election ending Tuesday, March 15.

The results follow completion of the final voter signature reconciliation.
The vote tallies for elected board position No. 2 included:

Eric Nelson, Duvall —------------- 1,292 (56.2%)
Douglas "Bruce" Elliott, Kent –----- 820 (35.7%)
Teri Herrera, Redmond –------------ 129 ( 5.6%)
Preston Prudente, Sammamish------ 54 ( 2.3%)
Write-in votes -------------------------- 4 ( 0.2%)

In one of the first elections of its kind in the United States, King Conservation District's 30-day, online election began February 15. The district also provided an in-person voting option at the district's offices in Renton on the final day of the election.

The Washington Conservation Commission at its May 16 business meeting will certify the unofficial election results from the district-wide election. Nelson, who will serve a three-year term, will be sworn in at the King Conservation District Board of Supervisors June meeting.

The King Conservation District encompasses most of King County and delivers natural resources information and technical and funding assistance for stewardship efforts by landowners. It is one of 46 conservation districts in Washington State.

The election was conducted for the King Conservation District through Election Trust of Bellevue and Scytl USA of Washington, D.C.

"The 2011 election was an important building block for future online elections held by the District," said King Conservation District Board Chairman Bill Knutsen in a news release. "In the long term, we believe online voting remains the best option to broaden voter participation in the King Conservation District election process."

Knutsen said providing a secure voting process in this pioneering internet-based election was an important goal from the beginning.

"We understand the two-step process of confirming a voter's eligibility, followed by voting, was a new experience for voters participating in their first online election," said Knutsen. "In the end the process provided the best means for election security and integrity."

Elections for the King Conservation District and other conservation districts in Washington State are conducted pursuant to guidelines established by State law with oversight from the Washington State Conservation Commission, an agency created to assist and guide conservation district activities in Washington.

King Conservation District board members serve voluntary, three-year terms.

The five-member board includes three elected members and two appointed by the Washington State Conservation Commission. All supervisors serve three-year terms. As public officials, their responsibility is to ensure that the Conservation District meets its legal and public-trust obligations. The board of supervisors conducts regular public meetings to oversee the District's budget and provide policy guidance and oversight to the District staff.

The King Conservation District provides information and funding and technical assistance to landowners within the District's boundaries. The District initiates community outreach activities that include workshops, education programs, site visits, farm plans and consultation on land, water, and wildlife management.

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Shoreline Community Development Block Grants available


City of Shoreline
Public Notice

The City of Shoreline announces the availability of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for Human Services Capital Projects. An application for Shoreline’s 2012 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is available on the city’s website www.shorelinewa.gov. An application may also be picked up in person at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave North, Shoreline, WA 98133 or mailed, upon request.

CDBG funds available for capital projects must primarily benefit low- and moderate-income residents of Shoreline. Non-profits and local governments are eligible to apply for these funds. The City estimates approximately $140,000 in funds are available for competitive distribution. The City’s three priorities for capital funding are contained in the application.

Only electronic applications will be accepted and should be sent to HS@SHORELINEWA.GOV by 4:30 PM Friday May 20th.

For general application process and allocation questions, please contact George Smith at 206-801-2252.

For CDBG eligibility or other project specific questions, please contact Bethany Wolbrecht-Dunn at 206-801-2331.

For TTY assistance, please call TTY (206) 546-0457. 

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Eat pancakes Saturday morning - support the boy scouts

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Shoreline Town Center plans go to the Planning Commission

The City of Shoreline Planning Commission will be holding meetings April 7, May 5, and May 19 to study, hold a hearing, and make recommendations for the Town Center development code and comprehensive plan. 

The plan area is bounded between Linden Avenue N and Stone Avenue N and between N 170th and N 188th Streets. These meetings will be held in the City Council Chambers at 7 pm.

The proposed plan and development code will be available for download from the City website after April 1.  Current information about the Town Center subarea plan is on the City website.

If you have questions, contact Paul Cohen, 206-801-2551. 

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Lakeside Rummage Sale Mar 26-27

Lakeside School Rummage Sale
NE 145th and 1st Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125 (near I-5, exit #175)
Saturday, March 26, 9am – 4pm (Saturday only shuttle from Jackson Park area Park n Rides)
Sunday, March 27, 9am – 12 noon (Bargain day – bag and reduced prices)
Tons of new and gently used merchandise, all at bargain prices. Come see why so many make this a twice yearly shopping experience.
 



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Chicago team stages world premiere musical in Seattle Mar 20

World premiere at Seattle Musical Theatre, Sunday, March 20: "The King’s Proposal (or the Marriage of Princess Guido)", book and lyrics by Michael Govier, music by Curtis Williams.

March 20 through April 10, 2011. 
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2pm. (Special show Thursday, April 7 at 7:30pm) 

Seattle Musical Theatre, Magnuson Park, Community Center Building, 7120 62nd Ave. NE Seattle, WA 98115.

Admission: $20-$30. For tickets and information call the Seattle Musical Theatre at 206-363-2809, or see their website

About the production:

The Emerald City is known for many things: angst-ridden rock music, questionable fashion choices, gorgeous scenery, and just a tad too much rain. The Broadway world knows there is now another reputation Seattle can boast: great success with world premiere musicals. 

“We chose Seattle for a reason,” says Chicago-based playwright Michael Govier, who is bringing his new comedic musical, The King’s Proposal (or the Marriage of Princess Guido) to the city as part of Seattle Musical Theatre’s 33rd season next month. “There’s a rich history here, and this city is a hot spot for musical debuts—just look at Hairspray, Young Frankenstein, Next to Normal… there are dozens of big guns that have started here.”

Featuring a cast of predominantly local actors, The King’s Proposal is a PG-13, Monty Python-like musical that tells the story of an evil king who tries to marry his daughter to an unwanted suitor. A case of mistaken identities turns into a tale of forced marriage—not to mention forced cross-dressing, forced song singing, occasional sword fighting and the obligatory puppet scene. 

As Govier says, “"Even people who don't really like musicals can enjoy this one because it has something for everyone—as long as you don't hate laughing!”

Seattle-area natives Jacob Hutchison and Mary-Faith Givens will be playing the roles of the King and Queen. Experienced Chicago-based actor Brennan Buhl was in the original workshop version of The King’s Proposal and was asked by Govier and Williams to make the trek to Seattle with them to fill the role of the hilariously nervous Guido. Of all the talented people who are bringing the show to life, Govier says, “Rehearsals have been going great. I can not wait for Seattle to see all the hard work we’ve been doing."

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Shoreline Officer Apprehends Bank Robber in Line at Starbucks

Shoreline Police Station
From Shoreline Police

On Friday, March 4, at 2:42 p.m. a white male approximately 50 years old entered the GBC International Bank at 16001 Aurora Avenue N and walked to the second teller window where he passed a note to the female teller. The note advised that he had a gun and he didn’t want to hurt anyone but to give him the money. It also said he had placed explosive devices with electronic detonators at entry points to the bank.

The teller complied and turned over the cash in her till. The male said, “Thank you.” He put the currency in a bag and left.

As police arrived, the bank manager related that the robber had fled on foot to the strip mall directly south of the bank. Bank employees followed him but had lost sight of him. Officer Julian Chivington obtained a suspect description from the teller and disseminated a detailed description, including that he was wearing a white shirt with pockets, a black beanie and aviator glasses. Patrol units formed a perimeter and a King County Sheriff’s Office Canine was called to respond.

Master Police Officer Brent Naylor and Sergeant Bruce Bartlett went to the Safeway at 15332 Aurora Avenue N to search for the suspect. MPO Naylor saw an individual fitting the description come out of the restroom and go to Starbucks to wait for a beverage. MPO Naylor approached the man, told him he fit the description of a suspect they were seeking, and asked him where he lived and if he had any glasses. He pulled out a pair of aviator style glasses and started to tremble. MPO Naylor noticed a large amount of money in the pocket from which he pulled the glasses, and grabbed the man’s arm. The man then blurted out, “I did it. I’m the one you’re looking for.”

He was taken into custody. The King County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit investigates Shoreline robberies and Detective Cynthia Sampson will be the lead on this case. The suspect has been charged with Bank Robbery 1st Degree.

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Sustainable Shoreline Education Association, Mar 23, Ryu Plaza

Next Meeting Wednesday March 23rd at 7:00 PM
New Location: RYU Plaza
15005 Aurora Ave North See map

Agenda:

7:00 pm. Sustainable Works program of saving energy and saving money doing energy audits and retrofits in residential homes in Shoreline - Richard Wells speaking.

Find out how this program can help Shoreline reduce energy consumption. City of Shoreline, SSEA and Shoreline Solar Project are partners on this program. 

7:45 pm What's happening with farmers markets in the Seattle area? With more markets opening across the county, there are new issues for both markets and farmers. Now beginning its seventh year, the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market has solid experience to share with Shoreline about the rewards and challenges of running a market. Speaker Constance Perenyi

Constance Perenyi is Executive Director of Friends of Third Place Commons, the sponsor of the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market. She is passionate about farmers markets and making the bounty of local, fresh food available to as many people as possible.

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Shoreline Youth Jam 2011 showcases diverse talent

By Scott Becker
RBCA Board Member and Shoreline Youth Jam Committee

Fate Descends Takes Grand Prize on a night with many highlights 

Fate Descends won the Grand Prize at Youth Jam 2011

Friday night, March 4, marked the first time the Youth Jam music competition brought to the stage contestants from all over the City of Shoreline. The 200+ audience who witnessed Shoreline Youth Jam 2011 in the Shoreline Community College PUB, heard and saw performances from nine different acts working with a range of musical genres and instruments – soloists to pop bands delighted the crowd. Performer ages spanned 8 to 18. The breadth of talent brought amazement to many faces, and the competition judges were brimming with positive comments for each act.

“Great job making the transition from local event to citywide. The new venue, acts and judges were outstanding!” said Jack Malek, RBCA Board and Treasurer.

After an evening of many stellar performances, the event MC, trumpeter Jason Parker of The Jason Parker Quartet, directed the three judges to award Grand ($300), Second ($200), and Third ($100) prizes, with optional Honorable Mention in Musicianship, Creativity, and Performance certificates available at the judges discretion. Each performer also received a certificate for participation.

Misoneism, blue guitar duo, took Second Prize
After a short deliberation, Grand Prize was awarded to Fate Descends, a rock trio. Second Prize went to Misoneism, a blues guitar duo, and a returning act from last year. Third Prize was awarded to Alejandra Guido, singer/guitarist/songwriter.

Alejandra Guido took Third Prize
The judges also decided to award separate certificates recognizing special strengths in each of the three judging criteria.
  • Honorable Mention: Musicianship was awarded to Karen Haining, a solo pianist. 
  • Honorable Mention: Creativity was given to Freak Out, a pop rock group.
  • Honorable Mention: Performance was awarded to D-Frost, a pop rock/RandB act.
The Grand Prize winning Fate Descends closed the show with a driving encore of one of their original compositions. 

Judges: Josh Rawlings, Leah Stillwell, Doug Reid
The three volunteer judges represented some of the Seattle area’s more noteworthy working musicians and youth mentors;
  • Josh Rawlings, keyboardist of The Teaching, Soul Kata, and many other groups;
  • Leah Stillwell, singer with The Leah Stillwell Trio,
  • SCC’s own Doug Reid, trumpeter and music professor.

The judges were lauded by the audience with applause for their thoughtful comments to the musicians on stage after each performance, and the encouragement to all kids on hand to keep music and performance a part of their lives.

“I had a great time. It was an awesome night full of wonderful talent,” said Leah Stillwell after the show.

Doug Reid also expressed pleasure in being involved with Youth Jam this year.

Josh Rawlings later wrote: “Thanks all for a very memorable experience! Had a blast, and I was getting flooded with nostalgia of doing events like this when I was their age...man, does it feel good to be giving back!”

The acts and musicians in the competition:

Budget String Band
Devon Peterka - fiddle
Zeth Peterka - acoustic guitar

Alejandra Guido
Alejandra Guido - acoustic guitar & vocals

Kapur/Pope-Levinson
Max Kapur - piano
Jeremy Pope-Levinson - bass

Freak Out
Abe Friedman - vocals
Matt Bell - guitar
Jack Powell - guitar
Dylan Russian - bass
Aidan Weed - drum

Ivan Brown
Ivan Brown - vocals

Misoneism
Stefan Petersen - acoustic guitar 
Julian Anderson - acoustic guitar

D-Frost
Bogui Adjorlolo - vocals, drums and tenor sax
Koissi Adjorlolo - vocals, trombone and drums
Drew Nisco - keyboards and alto sax
Josiah Salo - guitar
McKay West - bass

Karen Haining
Karen Haining - piano

Fate Descends
Zack Dixon - vocals and guitar
Saul Fleming - bass
Connor Lewis-Smith - drum

Members of Fate Descends consult with a crew member
Much thanks to the initial co-sponsors of the event, Richmond Beach Community Association and Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association, for the belief in Youth Jam to get behind our transition to city-wide event.

Many sponsors followed with donations and other forms of support, including: Shoreline Community College, Arctic Printing and Graphics, Silver Platters, Shoreline Teen Programs, The Vera Project, Guitarville, EMP, JandJ Music, El Corazon, Fourfold Architecture, Lupe’s Tienda, MGS-Tech, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, Henry Art Museum.

Special thanks to the 2011 Shoreline Youth Jam Committee and event crew members. The folks behind the scenes included Stefanie Gendreau-Stroud, Matt Stroud, Sheri Ashleman, Arthur Peach, Lisa Surowiec, Kenneth Husted, Joseph Lee, Jerry Fleet, Patty Hale, Joy Cunningham, Terry Rosback, Andrew Somora, Suzanne Gugger, Amy Stapleton, and a number of other kind folks from SCC, and our very musical Shoreline community. 

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Sky Nursery seminar: vertical gardens

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Saturday, March 19 11am – 12:30 pm

Vertical Gardens! Mary Ann Greco and Megan Bonner

With the new woollypockets™ line of products, you can create a garden on any wall—indoor or out.  

Wally is a living wall system made of breathable “felt” (from 100% recycled post-consumer plastic bottles) designed to easily hang anywhere, enabling you to turn any vertical surface into a lush living work of art. 

Join Sky’s container designers as they show you how to use Wally to create beautiful plantings in spaces that were never previously possible. 

Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave. N. Shoreline, WA 98133 206-546-4851

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Evan Smith: No April or May elections in Shoreline or LFP

By Evan Smith
ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer

April 26 and May 17 will be election days in some parts of Washington but not in Shoreline or Lake Forest Park.

We’ll have no April 26 election because no local entities proposed levies or bond measures by the Friday, March 11, deadline.

We’ll have no May 17 election because that date is only available for re-attempts at measures that failed in the February and April ballots. Since we had no February or April elections, we have no measures to re-run in May.

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Chris Eggen to run for reelection to Shoreline City Council

Chris Eggen
Statement from Candidate Chris Eggen's campaign:

Chris Eggen announced his candidacy Wednesday, March 9, for reelection to the Shoreline City Council.

Chris has served one term on the Council and has been a leader in promoting economic development, environmental issues, and parks and open spaces. He has strongly supported human services and veteran services in Shoreline. Chris is an outspoken advocate of open government and providing for public comment and participation in government. Chris has spoken out on the need to moderate the costs of city government and sponsored a review of the compensation policy in 2010.

Chris has represented Shoreline on numerous regional transit advisory committees, including the Regional Transit Task Force, which won an award for planning achievement from the Municipal League this year.

Chris favors limiting the Point Wells development to a size that can be supported by existing roads. He is seeking ways to develop parks at Aldercrest and Cedarbrook without spending public money to purchase land. Chris will work to shape a positive future for the Fircrest School, which includes continued services to severely developmentally disabled adults.

Outside the City Council, Chris served on the Shoreline Citizens Advisory Committee for Housing and is currently the Treasurer of the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce Dollars for Scholars, a local nonprofit that awards scholarships to Shoreline students. He served on the board of the environmental groups Shoreline Solar Project and Sustainable Shoreline and has participated in many other Shoreline organizations, including the YMCA and youth soccer, basketball, and baseball.

Chris is a graduate of the University of Washington in Physics and Electrical Engineering, and served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam years. He and his wife Donna have lived in Shoreline for 35 years and raised two children who graduated from Shorecrest HS.

Contact information:
Chris Eggen,   Chris Eggen for City Council,  206-271-3936,    eggenchris@comcast.net

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