SCC’s Jones Signs Scholarship with Hawaii Pacific University

Monday, April 25, 2011

Sean Jones is headed for Hawaii
Shoreline Community College Men's Basketball Player, Sean Jones, has signed a grant-in-aid with Hawaii Pacific University to play basketball at that institution next season.

The 6'6" forward from O'Dea High School in Seattle, averaged 17.5 points a game for the Dolphins in 2010-11 with 5.5 rebounds a game, 2.6 assistants and 1 steal per game.

Sean helped lead SCC to a 13-13 record in 2010-11 and fifth place in the NWAACC Northern Region. But he was also a mainstay in the excellent 19-6 team in 2009-10 that won the NWAACC Northern Region Championship.

Sean will finish his AA degree this summer and will transfer to HPU in the fall to begin play with the Sea Warriors.

--Doug Palmer, SCC Athletics Director

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Quick-Start Shoreline business workshop Tuesday - two speakers

The Tuesday Quick-Start Shoreline Business Workshop for start-up, existing or potential business owners will be held on April 26 from 12 noon to 1:30 pm at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Avenue N.

Quick-Start Shoreline is presented by Shoreline Community College Small Business Accelerator and the City of Shoreline. The sessions are free and open to the public; feel free to bring a brown bag lunch or a snack.

This week we are proud to welcome Maulitta Brown and Sharon Senger, 
who will help us learn to:
Take Control of Your E-Mail: free up time for sales calls and customer service

Many of us get hundreds of e-mails a day and figuring out how to manage them can be daunting. Come to this class if you:
  • Are overwhelmed by your inbox
  • Have hundreds of e-mails and you are afraid the important items are getting lost amongst the ‘junk’
  • Spend more time than you’d like each day managing e-mail when you should be making sales calls or servicing clients

About Maulitta Brown
Maulitta Brown is a Professional Organizer and Productivity Trainer who helps busy people reduce stress and increase their productivity through organization skills, being clear about their goals and focusing on what matters most each day. She can speak to your employees, group or association about productivity topics or can work with you one-on-one.

Credentials and Memberships:
GO System Certified Trainer, Clear and SIMPLE™ Certified Organizer, Certified Life Architecture® Coach, Freedom Filer Affiliate, Member, NAPO, Past Board Member, NAPO Seattle


About Sharon Senger
Sharon’s specialty is helping busy real estate agents and small business owners handle all those beastly administrative tasks that they simply don’t have time for or would rather leave for someone else to tackle. This is where, Sharon The British Virtual Assistant can help!

Sharon also leads workshops on social media, computer skills, marketing and organizing your work life.

If you are feeling overwhelmed and stressed by all the tasks that need to be done in your business then Sharon can show you the tools she has perfected over 25 years experience in Administration and Sales and Marketing to help you get organized and stay on top of your game.

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Aurora Construction planned for this week

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Remember that there are two projects going on at the same time.  Check the website for extensive details.  And Shop Aurora.

N 165th - N 185th Streets (Marshbank Construction)

This week, crews will:
  • Continue substantial work on N 185th Street including installing stormwater systems and excavating the roadway; traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Access to Firlands Way will be limited or closed from N 185th Street and Aurora.
  • Begin major work on N 175th Street including installing underground communications lines; traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction.
  • Pour center median curbs on Aurora between N 165th and N 175th Streets (weather permitting); work will require lane closures.
  • Continue forming and pouring the retaining wall on Aurora north of N 185th Street.
  • Pour driveways, sidewalks and curbs and install signal bases on the west side of Aurora north of N 175th Street (weather permitting).
  • Continue planting and installing topsoil.
  • Seattle City Light, Comcast and Frontier will begin discussing conversion schedules with property and business owners on Aurora.

N 185th - N 192nd Streets (Johansen Excavating)

This week, crews will:
  • Continue retaining wall construction activities on the west side of Aurora near the Department of Licensing and Shoreline Park & Ride. This work may require periodic single lane closures in the southbound direction.
  • Continue installing new underground utility vaults at multiple locations along the west side of Aurora and on N 192nd Street east of Aurora. A single lane on N 192nd Street will be closed during this work; traffic will be maintained in each direction.
  • Complete installation of a new water main on the west side of Aurora across from Sky Nursery.
  • Remove and/or prune trees and shrubs along the corridor to create room for new underground utilities, curbs, sidewalks and rain gardens.


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Ballinger neighborhood meeting Monday, April 25

A board and general membership meeting of the Ballinger Neighborhood Association will be held on Monday, April 25 at the Lake Forest Montessori School on 19th Ave NE. Social hour starts at 6:30 with the meeting at 7:00. We will be choosing our movie for the 2011 Outdoor Movie Night, reviewing new board applications and reviewing options for the website redesign.

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Shorecrest, Shorewood tennis teams meet for second time Wednesday at Shorewood

The Shorecrest and Shorewood girls’ tennis teams meet Wednesday at 3:30 pm at Shorewood.

Shorewood beat Shorecrest 5-2 at Shorecrest in the teams’ first meeting April 9.

Shorewood holds second place in the Wesco 3A division with a 6-1-division record (6-3 overall) Shorecrest stands third with a 5-2-division record (6-3 overall). Everett leads the division with an 8-1-division record (9-2 overall).

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Jesse Salomon, Shoreline City Council Candidate Announces Campaign for Position 6

Jesse Salomon, Candidate Pos. 6

Today, candidate Jesse Salomon is announcing his decision to run for Shoreline City Council position number 6. Jesse is committed to continue to aggressively campaign to fill the seat currently held by retiring incumbent Terry Scott.

“Over the past couple of months I have been talking to voters throughout Shoreline in order to understand the issues and concerns that they have with Shoreline City Government. I am convinced that filling the leadership void created by Council Member Terry Scott’s departure is where my skills and talents on the Shoreline City Council can be best used to keep Shoreline moving forward. I thank Terry for his years of outstanding service.”

As a board member of the Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association, representative to the Shoreline Council of Neighborhoods, former planning commissioner, member of the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of a successful non-profit for homeless youth, Jesse has always had a strong commitment to making his community a better place to live.

Jesse will work hard to preserve Shoreline’s quality of life. He knows that we need to be good environmental stewards by planning for smart growth and development that makes sense for all of us and makes sure we don’t lose what we have.

After losing his mother in a traffic accident, the need to ensure traffic safety became a personal, not just political, issue for him. He will fight for more sidewalks, streetlighting, and police officers to keep our families safe.

Jesse also believes city government needs to be accountable for how it spends taxpayer dollars. Recently, Shoreline voters passed a tax increase to fund city services. He will make sure that money is spent on direct services to fight crime and help those in need, not on bureaucracy.

As an attorney Jesse has worked hard to protect the most vulnerable amongst us, including children from abusive homes, victims of domestic violence, and homeless people.

Jesse is a graduate of Western Washington University and the University of Washington School of Law, where he earned scholarships and recognition for his public service.

While at Western Washington University, Jesse served as Vice President for Legislative Affairs, and later spent one session in Olympia as legislative liaison for the Students of Western. There he fought tuition increases and was instrumental in securing $19 million for State Need Grants, which help middle and low-income students to afford college.

Recognizing his commitment to public service and accountable, responsive government King County Councimember Bob Ferguson endorsed Jesse Salomon’s candidacy saying, “The election for this open seat is important to keep Shoreline moving forward. Jesse will be an effective voice for the values we share: environmental stewardship, safe neighborhoods, accountable government, improved transit service and economic opportunity. Jesse’s open, accessible personality will be a good fit with the current City Council.”

Shoreline City Councilmember Chris Eggen also states, "I am endorsing Jesse Salomon to fill position 6. He is thoughtful, hard-working and has a history of public service that shows he cares about all the people and neighborhoods in Shoreline."

Jesse currently works full time as a Public Defender in Seattle Municipal Court and uses Metro transit to get to and from his job. He owns a home in the Ridgecrest neighborhood, where he lives with his partner Sarah and their dog Wishbone. Jesse is also an avid sport fisherman, snowboarder, and reader of non-fiction books on history and politics.

Since announcing his candidacy just last month, Jesse has raised $5,125 and contributed $15,000 of his own money for a total of over $20,125 for his race. He continues to go door to door throughout Shoreline talking to voters. He looks forward to continuing this aggressive effort to earn the support of Shoreline residents.

Jesse has been endorsed by a wide range of Shoreline community leaders including:
32nd Legislative District Democrats, King County Councilmember Bob Fergusen, State Senator Maralyn Chase, Former State Senator Donn Charnley, Shoreline City Councilmember Chris Eggen, Shoreline City Councilmember Chris Roberts, Dick Nicholson, Paige Garberding, Sarah and David Nicol, Owner NakNek Seafoods, Keith Scully, Former Deputy King County Prosecutor.

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Weekly Weather update (2 week version) April 9 - 22

Warmest and coldest days are based on average temperature of the entire day, starting at midnight. All other averages are based on the whole week. All weather data unless otherwise noted is sourced from Carl’s Shoreline Weather Station.

April 9th – 15th:
Warmest day: 47.4ºF (Sunday the 10th)
Coldest day: 40.5ºF (Thursday the 14th)
Rainiest day: 0.43 inches (Thursday the 14th)

Average temperature: 44.2ºF
High temperature: 57.0ºF (Tuesday the 12th)
Low temperature: 34.9ºF (Tuesday the 12th)

Total rainfall: 0.67 inches

High humidity: 100%
Low humidity: 25% (Tuesday the 12th)
Average humidity: 82%

High pressure: 29.796 inches (Monday the 11th)
Low pressure: 29.353 inches (Wednesday 13th)
Average pressure: 29.529 inches.

April 16th – 22nd:
Warmest day: 45.4ºF (Friday the 22nd)
Coldest day: 42.0ºF (Wednesday the 20th)
Rainiest day: 0.08 inches (Wednesday the 20th)

Average temperature: 43.1ºF
High temperature: 57.6ºF (Friday the 22nd)
Low temperature: 35.1ºF (Wednesday 20th)

Total rainfall: 0.28 inches

High humidity: 100%
Low humidity: 20% (Tuesday the 19th)
Average humidity: 76%

High pressure: 29.707 inches (Tied between Thursday and Friday, 21st, and 22nd)
Low pressure: 29.323 inches (Wednesday the 20th)
Average pressure: 29.514 inches.

Weather Highlights:
  • It’s been very cold still. We’ve had several days with some wet flakes mixing in with the rain. Most notably on Wednesday night and Thursday morning (20th, and 21st).
  • Friday the 22nd had a turn around with almost near normal temperatures and a very sunny day.

Weather for the coming week:
Continued cooler than normal temperatures, wet at times, but I don’t think anything major.

Sneak peak at this week’s data:
Saturday was a beautiful day, the warmest day we’ve had in 7 months. We had a high of 71.1ºF.
Stay tuned for my ENSO status report regarding the likely weather for the rest of the spring, and what our summer may bring us.

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Basytr University offers four days of free classes to honor HerbDay

As part of the sixth annual National HerbDay to raise the awareness of the significance of herbs in daily life. Bastyr University is offering four days of free classes, open to the public, on their campus in Kenmore.

Wednesday, April 27, noon to 12:50 p.m.: “Jungle Herbs,” presented by Jenn Dazey, ND, RH (AHG), in room 186 on the Bastyr campus.

The equator is where the highest biodiversity is found, but also where the majority of plants are being studied for potential development into pharmaceutical drugs. Just like in other parts of the world, the people who live in the tropics have their own traditional folk-medicine traditions that were passed down through the generations and are now at risk of being forgotten as pharmaceutical preparations of these plants dominate modern medicines. Learn a handful of tropical medicines, how to harvest them and how to prepare them. Next time you're faced with Montezuma's revenge, you'll know how to treat it to continue enjoying your tropical vacation.

Dr. Dazey is a core faculty member in the Botanical Medicine Department at Bastyr University and a practicing naturopathic physician. She regularly studies plants in Costa Rica, and brings along students from Bastyr University every spring.

Thursday, April 28, noon to 12:50 p.m.: “Local Alternatives to Exotic Herbs,” presented by Eric Yarnell, ND, in room 186 on the Bastyr campus

Myrrh, pau d'arco, cat's claw, pygeum, muira puama and all the other sexy rainforest/global plants that are seemingly marketed in waves to become perennial favorites come with an ecological price few take note of. Dr. Yarnell will discuss native North American alternatives to many endangered, threatened or just plain ecologically nonsensical herbs for clinical use.

Dr. Yarnell is a core faculty member in the Botanical Medicine Department at Bastyr University. He co-owns Heron Botanicals and has authored many botanical medicine books and articles. He maintains a naturopathic medicine practice with a special interest in men’s health.

Friday, April 29, noon to 12:50 p.m.: “Green Gods: The Phytochemistry of Entheogens and Mind-Altering Botanicals,” presented by Kaleb Lund, PhD, in room 186 on the Bastyr campus

The use of mind-altering plants is culturally ubiquitous and reaches back through the mists of time. Yet the mystery of how these little green gods can open up different realities continues to entice and frighten us. Devil’s trumpet, ayahuasca, diviner’s sage, angel’s trumpet and peyote are a few players in this pantheon. Dr. Lund will discuss the past and present cultural/evolutionary aspects of psychotropic plants and shed some light on the peculiar chemicals that facilitate this mystical adventure.

Dr. Lund is a researcher of botanical medicine and adjunct faculty in the Botanical Medicine Department at Bastyr University. His research focuses on the effects of botanicals on the mitochondria and hyperglycemia as well as the imaginative projects envisioned by his students. He is an always-learning herbalist and laboring alchemist, interested in the role plants have in developing our inward and outward ecologies.

Saturday, April 30, 11 a.m. to noon: “Herb Walk – Spring Tonics,” presented by Jenny Perez, in the Herb Garden on the Bastyr campus (meet in the gazebo)

Celebrate Herb Day at the Bastyr Herb Garden. Learn about a variety of spring tonic herbs and how to use them as both food and medicine. Tour is limited to 20 people. Please RSVP by emailing garden@bastyr.edu or calling (425) 602-3153.

Jenny Perez is the Herb Garden supervisor at Bastyr University, the director of Bastyr’s new Certificate Program in Holistic Landscape Design, an adjunct faculty member for the Botanical Medicine Department and a graduate of the University’s Herbal Sciences program.

The following workshop requires a $15 entrance fee and advance registration. Contact Chrissy Atkins in the Botanical Medicine office by emailing catkins@bastyr.edu or calling (425) 602-3287 to register.

Thursday, April 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m.: “Herbal Syrups to Delight the Taste Buds and Heal What Ails You,” presented by Crystal Stelzer, in the Botanical Medicine Lab (room 75) on the Bastyr campus

Springtime brings a lot of Pacific Northwest plants in bloom. Come learn how to turn your favorite herbs into delightful syrups that will be sure to please the taste buds. Syrups are the perfect preparation to use as a flavoring agent for cooking. They can be taken by the spoonful when ill, or one can add a splash of carbonated soda to create a delicious, frothy beverage. The workshop will include instruction on making a standard syrup and a sugar-layered syrup

Crystal Stelzer is a graduate from the Herbal Sciences program at Bastyr University, and an adjunct faculty member for the Botanical Medicine Department. She is also an herbal consultant, specializing in women's reproductive health and adrenal support.

Bastyr University is located in Kenmore, Washington, at 14500 Juanita Drive N.E., adjacent to St. Edward State Park. For more information as well as map and directions, visit the website or call 425-602-3287. Bastyr’s renowned award-winning dining commons will be open until 6 pm weekdays and at 2 pm weekends for those wishing to purchase an excellent meal in conjunction with any of the events. General information on HerbDay including national events, educational materials and more is available at HerbDay.

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Evan Smith: Chase says she voted against Senate budget proposal to protect vulnerable citizens

By Evan Smith
ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer

State Senator Maralyn Chase says that she joined one other Democrat in voting against the Senate’s budget resolution last week because it doesn’t protect Washington’s most vulnerable citizens.

In a video message to constituents, Chase criticized the resolution for its deep cuts to education, the disability lifeline and care for mentally handicapped citizens.
She said Friday that the State shouldn’t balance the budget by hurting the State’s most vulnerable citizens.

Chase represents Shoreline, Lake Forest Park and the rest of the 32nd Legislative District. 

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LFP Police Blotter 4-11 to 4-17-2011 - a week of car prowls and stories

by Diane Hettrick, from police reports

Car prowls
Don't leave valuables in car - police want you to lock your car - call if you see suspicious activity
04-12 174xx 32 NE. Car prowl
04-12 30xx NE 176. Car prowl. Two cars. Lock punched on Toyota Highlander but couldn't get in.
04-12 32xx NE 167. Car prowl. Got iPods, CD. Suspect left flashlight in car.
04-12 170xx 33 NE. Car prowl. Got briefcase.
04-12 172xx 30 NE. Car prowl.
04-13 NE 183/28 NE. New resident called about suspicious activity. Officer found a man wanted for car prowling in Seattle and Everett.
04-14 148xx Bothell Wy. Car prowl. Window broken, took iPod, Airsoft gun.
04-15 28xx NE 178. Car prowl. Took small bag of change. Car unlocked, no damage.
04-15 36xx NE 155. Car prowl. Broke lock, stole teaching books and small electronics.
04-15 36xx NE 155 Car prowl, took expensive golf clubs.

The Grandson Scam (I'm told the info comes from Facebook pages)
04-12 39xx NE 157. Subject called, claiming to be with reporting party's grandson in the Dominican Republic. Requested $4100 to bail grandson out of jail. The grandparent asked several questions requiring personal information about grandson. Eventually the subject was not able to answer correctly and grandparent hung up. But the caller knew the name of the grandparent's deceased father.

All kinds of odd situations
04-11 145xx Bothell Wy. Subject's right front tire was gone and he was not aware of the date or where he was. Fire responded and checked him and there did not appear to be a medical issue. He was sent home in a taxi and his vehicle was towed.
04-11 Ballinger at Bothell Wy. Older woman driving her husband's car was unfamiliar with the clearance, changed lanes into the curb and flattened both tires on driver's side.
04-11 55 Pl NE/NE 204. 40 year old woman driving recklessly, driving circles in roadway. Other drivers tried to stop her. KC 911 received previous calls about her from Woodinville. Multiple calls about her. One caller followed her to Horizon View Park, where she sat in the car rocking then got out and started yelling and dancing around posts. Police talked to her. She was wearing an iPod and headphones. Not intoxicated. Admitted reckless driving.
04-11 153xx Bothell. A woman called to report that a man opened the door of her car and took her purse at Albertson's on the Mukilteo Speedway. She is following him, staying on phone while she is transferred through from WA State Patrol to Lynnwood to LFP. Passed through LFP on Bothell Way. Suspect was stopped, Seattle police called to scene. Driver cited for driving without a license and car impounded for search.
04-13 Hillside Dr/33 NE. Strange man walked into house through unlocked front door, walked up to homeowner, shook his hand and introduced himself. Homeowner escorted him out of the house and was trying to figure out what to do when police officers arrived. Man was very confused, under the influence of a drug. Said he drove there in a station wagon but got lost. Left his wallet and keys in car and doesn't know where it is. Police transported him to 169th and 15th.

The usual bag of stuff
04-11 156xx 38 NE. Tools taken from shed overnight.
04-11 NE 182/30 NE. Stopped a subject. He had a warrant from Federal Way.
04-11 Towne Centre. A woman tried to shoplift at Albertson's. Mall security caught up with her behind the bank. She had several warrants for theft from Seattle and Renton.
04-13 53xx NE 193. Graffiti on mailbox, street sign, garbage can.

Crash and bang
04-14 36xx NE 155. Traffic accident. Stop and go traffic, sudden stop, was rear-ended.
04-14 145xx Bothell Wy. Car hit rockery, dislodged rocks and post and left the scene.
04-15 Towne Centre. Cars backed into each other.

People Problems
04-14 36xx NE 155. Grandmother is concerned about welfare of toddler grandchild. Police checked and toddler appeared ok but mother wouldn't let them in to check further. CPS caseworker notified.
04-14 35xx NE 148.. Roommate pushed door into caller last week. Now his MP3 player is gone and his door is damaged.
04-14 26xx NE 184 Pl. Neighbors are throwing garbage into caller's back yard. Advised that it's a civil matter unless they are throwing garbage into the stream.
04-15 30xx NE 176. Malicious mischief. Broke back window of car.
04-17 35xx NE 153, apartments. Two men are out front yelling and cursing at each other. Female tenant scared, went back in apartment to call 911. Officer found it was a disagreement between tenant and maintenance staff.

Peddlers and Panhandlers
04-16 189xx FP Dr NE. Peddlers. Males and females going door to door. Caller didn't answer door. Said they were nicely dressed with the women in dresses.
04-16 Mall. Aggressive panhandler at Bank of America.
04-16 171xx Bothell Wy. Male, Asian-American, about 20, requesting donations for his church.
04-16 190xx Ballinger. Jehovah's Witnesses on street but denied being on FP Drive.

If you love animals, don't read this one
04-11 191xx 30 NE. Family cat got near their pitbulls. Pitbulls attacked cat, cat owner tried to save cat and was attacked. Mom tried to save daughter and was dragged. Other daughter tried to save Mom by stabbing dogs. Animal control responded and removed dogs. Homeowner signed release to destroy dogs.

You can read this one
04-17 173xx Beach Dr NE. Woman feeding ducks from the dock. Said she hand-raised two ducklings after their mother was killed and she let them loose at that dock. Says she can recognize them. Told she can visit any time but don't feed them.

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Easter Greetings to you and yours from the ShorelineAreaNews

We hope you have a joyous Easter, with family, friends, in the places that matter to you.  Here are some beautiful photos for today.  Regular programming will resume on Monday.

Art eggs created via painstaking wax relief process called pysanky or pysanka. From MorgueFile.


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Photo: Mount Cook

Mount Cook in New Zealand.  Photo by Steven H. Robinson.

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Photo: Great Blue Heron in Shoreline back yard

Great Blue Heron.  Photo by Frank Kleyn.

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Photo: Shoreline Library at Night

Shoreline Library at Night. Photo by Dorrena Ortega.

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Photo: Twin Ponds

Twin Ponds. Photo by Valerie Craig.

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Shoreline Fire annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 23 1pm

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Shoreline Firefighters will hold their annual Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 23 at 1:00 pm at Saltwater Park on the beach. Bring cameras and a basket for eggs.

Elementary school age children and families are welcome and there will be a special area set aside for toddlers. 

Parents and families are asked to watch and enjoy – but not assist! Your children will be well supervised.

Come join us for this long time Shoreline Fire tradition in Richmond Beach.

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Volunteers needed to play the role of disaster victims; must be willing to be moulaged

On May 18, 2011, a region wide exercise called ‘Shake, Rattle and Roll’ will be held in several Washington counties, hosted by the Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management.

Volunteers are needed to play the role of a victim for hospital evacuations, or as an injured citizen on the street after a large earthquake.

To participate, you must be age 16 years or older, available all day, and be willing to be moulaged (made up with fake wounds), lifted and possibly transported to another location.

Lunch, a commemorative t-shirt, a letter of community service hours, and a special gift will be provided after the exercise is complete.

To volunteer, contact Therese Quinn at Snohomish Department of Emergency Management at 425-388-5075.


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LFP Garden Club yearly Plant Sale Saturday, April 30

Friday, April 22, 2011

The Lake Forest Park Garden Club is having its yearly Plant Sale on Saturday, April 30 at the Lake Forest Park Elementary School 185th and 37th in LFP.

The sale starts at 9am and continues until 2pm or when plants are gone. (It is suggested that you get there early).

There will be a wide variety of outdoor plants that come from yards in Lake Forest Park area, so are proven to be good for this area.
Prices are very reasonable .. best deals in the area.

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Average Joe Cat Show

Average Joe Cat Show,  presented by Purrfect Pals, 10 am - 3 pm, Saturday, May 14 at the Shoreline Center, 18560 First Avenue NE, Shoreline, WA 98155. Admission $5.  Entry deadline May 6.

On Saturday, May 14, 100+ cats will gather at the Shoreline Center to compete in the 8th Annual Average Joe Cat Show

Max. Photo courtesy Purrfect Pals.
Does your cat have the longest whiskers you've ever seen? The biggest feet? The loudest purr? Click here to sign him or her up and come claim your blue ribbon. 

The event also features a photo contest. Many cats and kittens will be available for adoption, including Mighty Max, who is a contender for Prettiest Eyes.

The deadline for entering the cat show or photo contest is 11:59 pm on Friday, May 6.

Ribbons can be won in many CATegories, including Most Talkative, Loudest Purr, Most Obnoxious, Monster Cat (largest), Biggest Feet, and Longest Tail.  Categories in the photo contest include Best Photoshopped, Human-Cat Lookalike, and Funniest Photo.

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Corrected: Author events at Third Place Books

Mukilteo by Steve K. Bertrand (Arcadia)

Leavenworth by Rose Kinney Holck (Arcadia)


Wednesday, April 27 at 7pm


Arcadia publishing has released two new pictoral histories.

Join us for a walk down memory lane.

Bethany Maines
Compact with the Devil (Atria)
Thursday, April 28 at 7pm
Bethany Maines brings us more Nikki Lanier, melding the best of Charlie’s Angels, Alias, and Janet Evanovich in a smart, ultra-modern spy spoof.

Isaac Marion
Warm Bodies (Atria)
Friday, April 29 at 6:30pm
A zombie who yearns for a better life ends up falling in love--with a human--in this astonishingly original debut novel.

Professor Arysio Santos Ph.D.
Presented by Frank Joseph Hoff
Atlantis - The Lost Continent Finally Found
Saturday, April 30, 6pm
This book presents a novel theory on Atlantis that will, if accepted, cause a revolution in the fields of archaeology and the human

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Shoreline Council candidate McClelland to run for open seat

By Evan Smith
ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer

Shoreline City Council candidate Robin McClelland says that she plans to run for the seat being left open by the resignation of Councilman Terry Scott.

Scott announced in March that he would not seek a second term on the Council.

McClelland, a professional planner, served two four-year terms on the City planning commission after the Council appointed her to the position in 2000.

McClelland noted that she and her attorney husband Keith moved to Shoreline from Seattle in 1998.

She describes herself as an active grandparent, swimmer, and library patron and transit user.

She holds a master's degree in city and regional planning from the University of North Carolina.

McClelland is so far the only candidate for the open seat. Another candidate, Jesse Salomon, has not said which position he will seek.

Incumbent Councilman Chris Eggen has announced that he will seek re-election. Incumbent Councilwoman Doris McConnell has not announced her plans.

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Shorewood program for medically fragile students is Going Green while Getting Green

Students and members of the Shorewood High School T-bird Crew are earning cash by “Going Green” with their participation in the FundingFactory Recycling Program.

The Shorewood High School T-bird Crew is collecting empty laser and inkjet cartridges and used cell phones from the community and sending them to FundingFactory in exchange for technology and recreation products, or even cash.
Companies interested in demonstrating a commitment to education and the environment can also participate in the FundingFactory Business Support Program. FundingFactory will send each supporting business prepaid shipping labels to return their collected cartridges and cell phones, with the credit going to the Shorewood High School T-bird Crew.
Community and business supporters can drop off cartridges and cell phones at Shorewood High School, 17300 Fremont Ave N. The T-Bird Crew program is also looking for businesses willing to be drop-off sites.

To learn more about supporting the Shorewood High School T-bird Crew or to volunteer to be a drop-off site, contact Veronica Cook, Lead teacher, Medically Fragile Program, at 206-393-6818.

For more information about the recycling program, visit FundingFactory or call, toll-free, 1-888-883-8237.  FundingFactory provides schools, nonprofit groups and charities with much-needed funding through the simple act of recycling. FundingFactory has provided over $20 million in funding to schools and groups across the country since its inception in 1997.

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Evan Smith: Dwight Thompson is first candidate for LFP mayor

By Evan Smith
ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer

Lake Forest Park City Councilman Dwight Thompson is the first candidate for LFP mayor.

Thompson, the City’s deputy mayor, registered with the State Public Disclosure Commission Tuesday, a step that allows him to raise and spend money for the August 16 primary and November 8 general election.

Thompson confirmed his plans to run in a Thursday e-mail.

He will seek the position that Mayor Dave Hutchison is giving up after four terms.
No other candidates have registered their intent to run.

Candidates file for ballot positions June 6-10.

Before Thompson’s announcement, Councilman Don Fiene had told me that he was considering a run for mayor but would wait until closer to filing time.

Unlike Thompson, Fiene would not have to give up his Council seat to run. He is in the middle of a four-year term that expires in 2013. Thompson’s Council term expires at the end of this year.

Councilman John Wright and Councilwoman Sandy Koppenol both told me early this week that they had no plans to run.

If three or more candidates file, the office will appear on the primary ballot Otherwise, it will appear only in November.

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Vacant house attracts teen runaways

Photo by Steven H. Robinson
from Shoreline Police
On Wednesday, April 13, Shoreline Police Officers were dispatched to a trespass in progress in the 18300 block of Ashworth Avenue North. Officers were advised that there was likely a group of runaway teens inside this residence and that this was an abandoned house.

Deputy Gerlitz was first on scene and contacted two juvenile males leaving the residence. They both claimed to be “Juggalos” which is a name given to fans of Insane Clown Posse or any other Psychopathic Records hip hop group.

Deputies Callahan and Chivington searched the house and discovered graffiti inside as well as evidence of small fires being set inside. Two additional females were seen going through the fence in the back yard. They were also contacted. All four juveniles were reported runaways and were later reunited with their families.

The Shoreline Police will be working closely with Shoreline Customer Response Team (CRT) to remedy this situation. The house has been abandoned for a long time and is a known hang out for teens and squatters.

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Evan Smith; Another candidate for Shoreline Council

By Evan Smith
ShorelineAreaNews Politics Writer

Robin McClelland of Shoreline is the latest candidate for City Council.

McClelland registered her intent to run Thursday with the State Public Disclosure Commission, a step that allows her to raise and spend money for the August 16 primary and November 8 general election.

McClelland’s PDC filing did not list a particular position.

Positions on this year’s ballot are those now held by Council members Chris Eggen, Doris McConnell and Terry Scott. Eggen has said that he would seek re-election, Scott has said he would not run, and McConnell has not announced her plans. Jesse Salomon, a member the Shoreline Council of Neighborhoods, also has registered his intent to run but hasn’t designated a position.

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Annual Ridgecrest Plant Exchange and Garden Meeting April 26

Garden Sheds add personality. Photo by Patty Hale.
 Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association
Annual Plant Exchange and Garden Meeting
6:00-7:00 pm Plant Exchange
7:00-8:30 pm Seattle Tilth Program
Door prizes given out throughout the evening,
Ridgecrest Elementary School in the Cafeteria
16516 10th Ave NE

All gardeners old, new or just beginning are invited to attend.

Remember to pot up extra plants as you divide and thin out plants in your garden this weekend. Then bring them to the 12th Annual Ridgecrest Neighborhood Garden Meeting and Plant Exchange to trade with others. There will also be a select offering of native plants, shrubs and trees for sale – with proceeds to go towards neighborhood projects.

Neighborhood gardeners check out information display at Ridgecrest Neighborhood Garden Meeting.  Photo by Patty Hale.
Don't worry if you don't have plants to trade, there will be plenty of displays and information tables to check out hosted by Washington Native Plant Society, Washington Toxics Organization, Eco Enterprises (indoor gardening supplies), Diggin' Shoreline, Shoreline Backyard Habitat Program and WOWTA (Where Our Wild Things Are) and others.

Cuke. Photo by Patty Hale.
The program for the evening: "Edible Gardening" presented by Seattle Tilth, will include information on raised beds, plant selection, safe materials, soil suggestions and more. 

Hand-outs will be available but you will want to bring pencil and paper to take notes because this year's program will inspire you to get grow your very own produce department.



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Ronald Wastewater District to replace the sewage lift station on the beach at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park.

from Ronald Wastewater
The lift station serving the restrooms on the beach (RWD LS 16) is now at least 35 years old and in need of replacement. Nordic Construction was awarded the contract to replace the lift station. The contractor’s bid was $86,340.75. Two other bids received were for $87,441.23 and $102,382.00. The engineer’s estimated cost is $99,472.68.

Most of the work will take place just north of the restrooms on the beach. Some work will take place in the upper parking lot just west of restrooms there.

The work will consist of removing the aged and worn pump and station housing on the beach, and replacing them with a new duplex Environment-One grinder pump station. All electrical wiring and panels will be upgraded. A new forcemain will be installed from the lift station, under the railroad tracks, to the connection point in the parking lot above.

The existing wet well and the existing overflow storage basin will be refurbished to act as emergency overflow storage basins. The capacity of these basins will be more than adequate to prevent any sewage from overflowing during power outages. The new station provides service to the existing restroom with a 1 horsepower motor, replacing the existing 10 horsepower motor in the outdated station. This public works project is part of the District’s ongoing effort to have a “greener footprint” for our community.

The contractor has not set a start date. The duration of the work should be no more than 60 calendar days from the start date.

Project drawings and specifications are available for viewing at the District’s office, 17505 Linden Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98155, 206-546-2494.

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Ryu bill to fight mortgage fraud signed into law

State Rep. Cindy Ryu
Gov. Chris Gregoire agrees with state Rep. Cindy Ryu that a mainstay of mortgage-fraud prosecutions in Washington needs to continue for at least five more years.

On Wednesday, Gregoire signed into law Ryu’s HB 1191, which extends the life of Washington’s mortgage lending fraud prosecution account for at least five more years.

“The criminals who engage in mortgage fraud are often extremely sophisticated and ruthless, and county prosecutors need this tool to take on complex scams and bring the criminals to justice,” said Ryu (D-Shoreline).

The Legislature created the mortgage lending fraud prosecution account in 2003 to help pay for prosecutions of mortgage fraud, which often involve complicated schemes that are expensive to investigate and prosecute. The funding is provided by a $1 surcharge on county recording fees for deeds of trust. Both the fraud-fighting account and its revenue source were scheduled to sunset on June 30.

Ryu’s legislation ensures the account and its funding will help prosecutors through June 2016.

“The Ryu fraud-fighting bill is great news for homeowners and very, very bad news to the con artists who scam unwary homeowners,” said Rep. Steve Kirby (D-Tacoma), who chairs the House Business and Financial Services Committee.

Instead of balking at the $1 fee, the mortgage industry strongly supported Ryu’s proposal in public hearings and helped to secure nearly unanimous bipartisan support for the measure, which passed the Senate 47-1 after clearing the House 97-0.

“We do not want the bad actors in the industry,” Steve Buckner said on behalf of the Washington Association of Mortgage Professionals. “We want them out.”

King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg emphasized the importance of preserving the fraud-fighting account in a letter to the state Department of Financial Institutions last summer.

“Due to the scale of the potential illicit profits that can be generated by defrauding lenders and homeowners, we have little doubt that mortgage fraud will persist as a threat to the financial well-being of our local communities, our county, the State of Washington and the nation as a whole,” Satterberg wrote. “It is extraordinarily important that we continue to pursue this class of offenders, which we will be able to do following renewal of the relevant statutes by the state legislature.”

“Homeowners must still be wary of mortgage schemes,” said Ryu. “But families can breathe a little easier knowing that one of Washington’s main defenses against mortgage fraud will continue to work on their behalf.”

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